Suburbs, Abandoned Factory
Li Feng’s QQ car pulled up at the entrance of the factory. He and Hu Yuanyuan stepped out.
“Here?” Hu Yuanyuan looked at the deserted steel factory with unease. They were in the middle of nowhere, with only Li Feng by her side, making her feel deeply insecure.
“This is the place,” Li Feng nodded. Hu Yuanyuan’s phone had a tracking system, and Lin Sheng’s call had come from here, matching the address he’d given. Unless something unexpected happened, Lin Sheng was inside.
“Let’s go in,” Li Feng said with a cold smirk. With his Body Refining Fourth Stage and past-life experience,boli, dealing with Lin Sheng would be easy—unless Lin Sheng had powerful allies, which seemed unlikely given his status.
He glanced at a corner, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Hu Yuanyuan nodded. For some reason, Li Feng’s smile gave her a sense of security.
The factory wasn’t large. Li Feng led Hu Yuanyuan quickly to a warehouse where Yu Ping was tied to a pillar, his mouth sealed with tape. Lin Sheng and four burly men were drinking and chatting nearby.
The sound of their footsteps alerted Lin Sheng’s group. Lin Sheng looked up, seeing Li Feng and Hu Yuanyuan, and grinned. “President Hu, Vice President Li, you’ve finally arrived.”
His gaze roamed shamelessly over Hu Yuanyuan. Back at the company, her lofty, untouchable aura had kept his desires in check. But her icy elegance was irresistibly alluring. As a man, Lin Sheng had fantasized about her—marrying a woman like her could shave decades off his struggles. But he knew the gap between them was too wide. Now, having crossed the line, he was ready to go all the way.
“Lin Sheng, what are you doing? Yu Ping has no grudge against you. Why kidnap him?” Hu Yuanyuan frowned, looking at the bound Yu Ping.
“What do you think, President Hu?” Lin Sheng sneered, his usual caution around her gone. “Actually, I blame you for this.”
“Blame me?” Hu Yuanyuan glared at him, furious. “Lin Sheng, I trusted you at the company, gave you control of the lab, the best compensation. And you betrayed us, kidnapped Yu Ping, and now you say this?”
Lin Sheng laughed arrogantly. “Trusted me? You call that trust? The new smart chip was developed, and I, the lab director, knew nothing about it. You think that’s a coincidence? The moment I left, the chip was completed. Hmph. You forced me to betray you.”
“You…” Hu Yuanyuan was livid at his accusations.
“What do you want to let Yu Ping go?” she asked, forcing herself to calm down.
“Let me think,” Lin Sheng chuckled maliciously. To him, Hu Yuanyuan and Li Feng were just a weak woman and a pretty boy—nothing to fear. His four men were top-notch thugs, and he saw them as easy prey.
“Got it,” Lin Sheng grinned. “I want money. Ten million.”
“Fine,” Hu Yuanyuan said. Ten million was steep, but the company could afford it. She’d come prepared.
“President Hu, you’re straightforward,” Lin Sheng said, surprised by her quick agreement. He figured it was because Yu Ping knew the chip’s technology, and she wanted to keep it secret.
“Can you release him now?” Hu Yuanyuan asked.
“Release him? Are you joking?” Lin Sheng laughed, pointing at her. “Did you think I went to all this trouble just for ten million? You underestimate me.”
“What else do you want?” Hu Yuanyuan’s face darkened.
Lin Sheng leered. “Hu Yuanyuan, you’re Tianhai City’s top beauty. I’ve lusted after you at the company, but never had the chance. Today, I’ll savor the taste of Tianhai’s number one beauty.” Her mature, sensual elegance was a devastating temptation for any man.
“You…” Hu Yuanyuan paled, stunned by his shamelessness.
“President Hu, if you come with me, I promise you’ll be in ecstasy. And not just me—my brothers will serve you well too. Right, boys?” Lin Sheng turned to the four men.
“Absolutely.”
“We’ll make sure President Hu is satisfied.”
“A woman this beautiful—we’ve never had the chance before. Today’s our lucky day.”
“She’s way better than those escorts. Wonder how she compares.”
The four men roared with laughter, their lecherous gazes devouring Hu Yuanyuan.
“You… you…” Hu Yuanyuan stepped back, terrified.
“Hu Yuanyuan, are you naive or just stupid? Coming here for Yu Ping?” Lin Sheng sneered. “Since you’re here, don’t blame us for being ruthless. Women are meant to be played with. Today, I’ll show you the joys of being a woman.”
“Lin Sheng, this is illegal,” Hu Yuanyuan said, trying to stay calm. She regretted listening to Li Feng and coming here, never expecting Lin Sheng to be so lawless. But it was too late.
“Illegal?” Lin Sheng laughed as if he’d heard the world’s funniest joke. “This world is survival of the fittest. The strong rule. Laws are for ordinary people. Do you know who these guys are? They’re from the Black Stone Gang, the underground kings of Tianhai City. Nothing’s beyond their reach here.”
“You…” Hu Yuanyuan’s face turned ashen.
“President Hu, just wait obediently. If you cooperate, you might get unexpected rewards. If you resist, I don’t mind stripping you and tossing you into the town square.”
Lin Sheng’s gaze shifted to Li Feng. “As for you, Li Feng, you were so arrogant in the meeting room, looking down on me. Today, you’ll learn the price of crossing me.”
“Oh? What price?” Li Feng said calmly.
“A fate worse than death,” Lin Sheng snarled. “Boys, cripple Li Feng. Hu Yuanyuan’s all yours to play with.”
