Tianhai City National Security Bureau Branch.
“Boss.”
The young man who was often by Fozhu’s side rushed into Fozhu’s office and said to him, who was drinking coffee, “Boss, we’ve received news from below. The Hongmen side is mobilising personnel very frequently now. It looks like they’re about to make a move.”
“This is within expectations.” Fozhu put down his coffee and said gravely, “So many days have passed since the last Binhe Road incident. It’s time for them to act.”
“But Boss, from various signs, they might target Fengyuan Group this time. That’s in the city centre.” The young man said gravely.
“So what if it’s the city centre?” Fozhu smiled and said, “Last time they also acted in the city centre. This time doing so again would be reasonable.”
“Boss, last time we barely managed to calm the public. If they act in the city centre this time, I’m afraid the public won’t be so easy to pacify.” The young man said.
“Then tell them that the military will be conducting exercises in the city centre these days, so they need not worry.” Fozhu thought for a moment and said.
“That’s a solution, but it requires cooperation from the military.” The young man said gravely.
“Rest assured, I’ll handle this.” Fozhu said confidently. He had prepared for this ever since the last Binhe Road incident. If Wu De had not died, he might have tried to prevent it, but with Wu De dead, Fozhu felt there was no need to stop it. In his view, it would be best if Li Feng died this time.
If not for his position, he might even join in against Li Feng this time. After all, Li Feng deserved to die. Unfortunately, his identity restricted him from acting.
The young man was still worried. “Boss, if this gets out of control, it could cause big trouble. Especially Li Feng. He’s a lawless person. If he goes wild this time…”
Fozhu said indifferently, “Li Feng is indeed unpredictable, but so what? Can we stop them? I actually want to see just how strong Li Feng really is this time.” At this point, a sharp glint flashed in Fozhu’s eyes.
Probing Li Feng’s true strength was Fozhu’s real purpose. The strength of Li Feng would determine future strategies against him, especially after Li Feng killed Wu De. Fozhu knew it was only a matter of time before higher-ups decided to deal with him.
But the last Binhe Road incident had not revealed Li Feng’s strength, so this time, with people sent by Chen Junyi wanting to target Li Feng, Fozhu was happy to see it happen.
“Boss, are we really doing nothing?” The young man asked.
“Yes, for now we’re just watching the show. See what tricks Li Feng can pull.” Fozhu nodded, then suddenly remembered something and said to the young man, “By the way, there’s something I need you to do.”
“What is it?” The young man asked quickly.
“I want you to…” Fozhu whispered instructions to him.
“Is that alright?” The young man hesitated after hearing Fozhu’s words.
“There’s nothing wrong with it. Just do as I say. Remember, this must be done secretly. If something goes wrong, you know the consequences.” Fozhu said solemnly.
“Boss, don’t worry. I know what to do.” The young man nodded and left the office.
Fozhu picked up his coffee again, took a sip, and muttered to himself, “Li Feng, I hope you don’t disappoint me this time. I’m really looking forward to your performance. Heh heh heh…”
The next day, afternoon, Tianya Pavilion.
“Young Master, news from Yuxing Lake. A large number of people left Yuxing Lake today.” Zhong Shuhui rushed into Li Feng’s room.
“Finally starting?” A cold smile flashed across Li Feng’s lips. He stood up from the sofa and said, “How’s the situation at Fengyuan Group?”
“This afternoon, Fengyuan Group has started its holiday. Apart from security, there’s no one there now. Not only that, the other companies in Tianfu Building seem to have received advance notice and all finished work early. Young Master, has someone tipped them off?” Zhong Shuhui said with a heavy expression.
“What do you think?” Li Feng asked in return.
“Young Master, will this affect our plan?” Zhong Shuhui asked worriedly.
Li Feng shook his head and said, “Someone letting those ordinary people leave is actually good for us. Otherwise, when fighting breaks out, there would inevitably be trouble. As for affecting our plan, this is actually part of my plan. It doesn’t matter whether it affects it or not.”
“But Blood Shadow knows this is aimed at him. Will he still come?” Zhong Shuhui asked.
“We’re using an open strategy. Unless Blood Shadow doesn’t care about the maglev car data, even if it’s a mountain of knives or sea of fire, he will come.”
Pausing, Li Feng said with a chilling gaze, “If he doesn’t come, I’ll lead people to storm Yuxing Lake. I’ll see if Blood Shadow can keep hiding.”
This time against Blood Shadow, Li Feng had prepared multiple plans. A decisive battle at Fengyuan Group was just one of them. If it failed, he naturally had others. So whether Blood Shadow went to Fengyuan Group or not made no difference to Li Feng.
For both Li Feng and Blood Shadow, things had reached the point where action was inevitable. Unless Blood Shadow had superhuman patience and stayed hidden without acting, this time he could not escape a showdown.
Moreover, regarding Blood Shadow, Li Feng had another source of information, so he had every reason to believe Blood Shadow would definitely appear this time.
“Zhong Shuhui, you stay at Tianya Pavilion to command. It’s time for me to leave.” Li Feng said to Zhong Shuhui.
“Young Master, going to Fengyuan Group now, isn’t it a bit early?” Zhong Shuhui asked in surprise.
“No, before going to Fengyuan Group, I need to visit one place.” Li Feng shook his head, said no more, bid farewell to Zhong Shuhui, and left Tianya Pavilion.
Wangjiang Road.
Xu Qing drove towards the First People’s Hospital. This time she was going to see Hu Yuanyuan. Even though she had the method Li Feng gave her, and in her view it was the best approach, she still felt uneasy.
She simply did not know how to face Hu Yuanyuan right now. Not only that, she lacked even the courage to face her. What if, when they met at the hospital, Hu Yuanyuan flew into a rage and called her a seductive vixen? What then?
But this was her only chance to be openly with Li Feng. Xu Qing did not want to give it up. Otherwise, if she could not be with Li Feng in the future, it would be worse than killing her.
Ding…
Just as Xu Qing’s heart was filled with anxiety, her phone rang.
Xu Qing picked up her earpiece, put it on, and said, “This is Xu Qing. Who is calling?”
“Xu Qing, it’s your Aunt Xia. Hurry to Wenxiang Pavilion. I have something important to tell you.” A woman’s voice came from the phone.
Xu Qing was stunned. This Aunt Xia was her neighbour. Why call her now? Thinking this, she asked, “Aunt Xia, what’s the matter?”
“Yes, yes, yes, it’s the most important thing. Xu Qing, your dad is at Wenxiang Pavilion now too. Come quickly.” Aunt Xia’s voice came again.
“My dad went to Wenxiang Pavilion too? Aunt Xia, what exactly is it? I have something urgent and can’t get away.” Xu Qing was stunned.
“Xu Qing, I know your company has started its holiday this afternoon. What could you possibly have to do now? Hurry to Wenxiang Pavilion. Don’t keep us waiting.” Aunt Xia said.
“This…” Xu Qing hesitated. She was already somewhat afraid to go to the hospital. Perhaps go to Wenxiang Pavilion first?
“Alright, Aunt Xia. I’ll be there right away.” Xu Qing thought and said.
On the other end of the phone, the woman Xu Qing called Aunt Xia hung up and said to the middle-aged man in front of her, “See, Xu Qing is coming. Can, can I leave now?”
“Leave? Wait until Xu Qing arrives.” The middle-aged man snorted coldly.
“You, you don’t keep your word.” Aunt Xia’s face changed dramatically. If not for her greed to take advantage, she would never have fallen into this man’s hands. Earlier, he had made her call Xu Qing to come to Wenxiang Pavilion. She had done it, but even after the call, he still refused to let her go.
“Sit quietly for me, or else…” A cold light flashed in the middle-aged man’s eyes.
“You, what exactly do you want with Xu Qing?” Aunt Xia asked tremblingly. She had watched Xu Qing grow up. Though she had called under coercion, she did not want anything to happen to Xu Qing.
“That’s not for you to ask.” The middle-aged man said coldly.
“If, if you plan to do something bad to Xu Qing, even if it costs my life, I won’t let you.” Aunt Xia said righteously, though afraid.
“You?” Disdain flashed in the middle-aged man’s eyes. Then he clapped his hands.
Two burly men walked in.
“Take this woman away.” The middle-aged man pointed at Aunt Xia and said.
“Yes.” The two men responded, then approached Aunt Xia.
“You, what do you want? Don’t come over.” Aunt Xia’s face changed instantly upon seeing them.
“If you don’t want them to have their way with you here, obediently go with them.” The middle-aged man said impatiently.
Aunt Xia’s face changed dramatically. She quickly said, “Alright, alright, alright. I’ll go. You must not touch me.”
“Take her away.” The middle-aged man waved his hand, letting his subordinates take Aunt Xia away. Then he went to the window, looking down at the entrance of Wenxiang Pavilion below.
Five minutes later, a car drove from nearby, parked in the car park at the entrance of Wenxiang Pavilion. Soon after, a woman in professional attire stepped out of the car.
Seeing this woman, a cold smile curved the middle-aged man’s lips. “Xu Qing, you’ve finally come. I hope you’re sensible today, otherwise, heh heh.”
