“Compensate me with ten billion, or none of you will leave here alive!”
Hearing Mu En’s words, Ma Dong cursed inwardly, Bloody hell, isn’t this extortion?
Ma Dong now desperately wanted to kill Mr. Yao. If it weren’t for that old fool, how would he have landed in this mess?
If he actually paid that sum, wouldn’t he be the biggest sucker?
What to do?
Ma Dong glanced at Gao Fei.
Gao Fei immediately understood Ma Dong’s meaning and said, “Mr. Mu, you’re absolutely right. Mr. Yao is one of our company’s people, and as his boss, Young Master Ma should indeed give you an explanation.”
“However, as you know, even if Young Master Ma gave you his entire company, it wouldn’t be worth ten billion.”
“So, asking Young Master Ma to compensate ten billion for Mr. Yao’s mistake is simply unrealistic.”
Mu En said coldly, “No compensation, and I’ll send you all to the afterlife.”
At these words, Gao Fei wasn’t scared at all. Instead, he smiled and said, “Mr. Mu, don’t try to frighten us. I know you’re joking.”
“You and Mr. Ma, the tycoon, are friends, and Young Master Ma calls you ‘Uncle.’ You wouldn’t lay a hand on him, no matter who you targeted.”
“Otherwise, what would people think of you?”
“If you touched Young Master Ma, everyone would surely call you heartless and disloyal. And Mr. Ma, the tycoon—would he let it slide?”
Hmph!
Mu En let out a heavy, cold snort and said icily, “What, trying to use Mr. Ma to pressure me?”
“Do you think I’m afraid of him?”
“I’ve lost ten billion, and my hands were broken. I’m capable of anything now.”
“Today, you must compensate me, or don’t blame me for being merciless!”
Mu En’s face was full of menace.
The thought of Ye Qiu walking away with a top-grade red jade worth ten billion made his heart ache as if pierced by needles.
Gao Fei hurriedly said, “Mr. Mu, you’ve misunderstood. I didn’t mean to use Mr. Ma to pressure you.”
“Here in Dali, you hold sway over both the legal and illegal worlds. Naturally, you wouldn’t fear Mr. Ma.”
“What I’m saying is, now isn’t the time to discuss compensation. There are two urgent matters that need immediate attention.”
“The first is to retrieve that top-grade red jade from Ye Qiu’s hands.”
“The second is to take revenge on Ye Qiu.”
“That top-grade red jade was rightfully yours. What right does that Ye Qiu have to take it? What qualifications does he have?”
“That lad is utterly unreasonable. Not only did he take the red jade worth ten billion, but he also slapped you in public and broke your hands. It’s absolutely outrageous.”
At the mention of this, Mu En’s anger flared up again.
Being publicly beaten today would surely become gossip for others to chuckle over after meals. Perhaps even now, people were laughing at him behind his back.
With a stern face, Mu En said, “Retrieve it? Easier said than done! You saw that lad’s skills. He took down hundreds of my men single-handedly. How am I supposed to get the jade back from him?”
Gao Fei said, “To get the jade back, we can only use force.”
Mu En frowned. “You mean I should rob it back?”
“Exactly,” Gao Fei nodded and said. “And we need to act quickly. If Ye Qiu leaves Dali, it’ll be much harder to handle.”
Mu En snorted coldly, “The monk may run, but the temple stays. Even if they leave Dali, I can track them down.”
“Mr. Mu, we absolutely cannot let them leave Dali.”
Gao Fei quickly explained his reasoning: “Mr. Mu, Dali is your turf. You have connections in both the legal and illegal worlds. Whatever happens here, you can control it.”
“But once they leave Dali, things will get complicated and tricky.”
“What if Ye Qiu sells that top-grade red jade and flees abroad with Lin Jingzhi? What can you do then?”
“At that point, you’d lose not only the jade but also the chance for revenge. This beating would have been for nothing.”
For nothing?
No, this beating will never be for nothing. I’ll make Ye Qiu pay!
A glint of murderous intent flashed in Mu En’s eyes.
Gao Fei continued to persuade, “After Ye Qiu sells the jade, he’ll take the ten billion and live a life of luxury with Lin Jingzhi, the two of them reveling in endless pleasure.”
“Mr. Mu, do you want to see that happen?”
The murderous intent in Mu En’s eyes grew stronger.
Seeing that Mu En’s anger was ignited, Gao Fei decided to add more fuel to the fire, saying, “Mr. Mu, that woman Lin Jingzhi is the number one beauty in Jiangzhou’s business world. Her face, her figure, her elegance—Mr. Mu, you’ve seen it all, haven’t you? Isn’t she, like that red jade, a once-in-a-century treasure?”
“Since ancient times, beauties have been paired with heroes. I think that Ye Qiu is utterly unworthy of Lin Jingzhi. The only reason she’s smitten with him is because that lad must have fed her some kind of spellbinding nonsense.”
“Mr. Mu, if you take down Ye Qiu, not only will the red jade return to your hands, but Lin Jingzhi will be yours as well.”
“Mr. Mu, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Don’t let it slip away!”
Mu En pondered for a moment before saying, “Gao Fei, your plan isn’t bad.”
“In that case, I’ll seize the jade back tonight!”
“And you and Ma Dong will join the operation. If we fail to retrieve the jade, you’ll still have to compensate me!”
Finally, he’d convinced this stubborn fat man.
Gao Fei felt a surge of excitement. The chance for revenge was finally here.
Ye Qiu, your days are numbered!
…
Inside a guesthouse in Dali.
Lin Jingzhi said to Ye Qiu, “Darling, I think we should leave Dali as soon as possible.”
“Mu En is the local kingpin here. You broke his hands today, and he definitely won’t let it go.”
“Besides, we’re holding a top-grade red jade worth ten billion. Who knows how many people are eyeing it? It’s safer to return to Jiangzhou sooner.”
Ye Qiu thought Lin Jingzhi’s concerns were reasonable and said, “Lin, tomorrow morning, we’ll head back to Jiangzhou.”
Lin Jingzhi nodded, took two steps forward, and wrapped her delicate arms around Ye Qiu’s neck, cooing, “Darling, you were so impressive today. To think you managed to uncover a top-grade red jade worth ten billion from all that raw stone. I’m absolutely in awe of you.”
Ye Qiu smiled and asked, “How much in awe?”
“So much that I want to bite you.”
Lin Jingzhi emphasised one word heavily, and instantly, Ye Qiu caught her meaning.
Smack!
Ye Qiu gave a light tap on Lin Jingzhi’s waist and said, “Go take a shower. I’ll wait for you.”
“Come shower with me. I’ll scrub your back,” Lin Jingzhi said, her breath like orchids. “My back-scrubbing is different from others, you know. While others use their hands, I use…”
She paused suddenly, puffing out her chest.
Ye Qiu felt a jolt run through him. “Lin, you really know how to play.”
“This is nothing. There’s even more fun to be had. Come on, today I’ll let you experience something truly thrilling~”
Lin Jingzhi batted her watery eyes, sending a rush of wild heat coursing through Ye Qiu’s body.
