Linna's tears flowed uncontrollably as she listened to me. She clutched my arm, trembling with fear. Even though I had been forced onto this path by Linna, she was still worried about me rolling in danger. It was a strange feeling; at first, she had pushed me into this against my will, yet now she held onto me tightly, unwilling to let go.
"Don't worry about me. I'll be waiting for you at the hotel until you come!" Linna said as she released my arm. I smiled at her words, gently brushing the stray hair from her forehead without saying anything, then turned to leave.
At that moment, my heart ached. Was this really goodbye? Would it truly be the end? Everything was uncertain; I didn’t know what lay ahead. But I couldn’t turn back. If I abandoned my brothers and fled alone, not only would Linna look down on me, but I would also despise myself for the rest of my life.
Moreover, I was in Kyoto now. Since Liu Haoran dared to call and inform me, he likely wasn’t worried about me escaping. This meant he probably had people watching me to prevent any attempt at fleeing—perhaps even right beside me.
This situation was of my own making. As long as Wan Fei and Little Knife hadn’t fully disclosed everything, I could take all the blame upon myself, ensuring that Little Knife, Wan Fei, and those eighteen brothers would be safe. But what about me? Would Liu Haoran kill me because of this?
I drove towards Liu Haoran's house while dialing Zheng Yu’s number. I needed to understand what was really going on. However, no one answered! Damn it! I threw my phone aside in frustration, grinding my teeth in anger. I knew something was off! Could it be Zheng Yu? Was he trying to set me up? But if it wasn’t Zheng Yu, then who? There had to be something sinister at play!
I arrived at Liu Haoran's upscale suburban villa. He was lounging on the sofa in the living room, holding a glass of red wine with a smug smile plastered across his face, as if to say that I had been played.
Where were my brothers? I sat across from Liu Haoran, accepting the situation as it was. Yes, I was scared—but fear was just a common emotion that could be suppressed.
"Your brothers are fine; don’t worry. Do you have anything you want to say to me?" Liu Haoran laughed heartily. Seeing his smug expression made me smile wryly.
Fine, this matter had nothing to do with them; they were completely unaware and it was all my doing.
Suddenly, before I could finish my thought, Liu Haoran grabbed a wine bottle from the coffee table and smashed it over my head! The red wine mixed with blood dripped down before my eyes as my mind went blank and began to fade.
Damn it! You were behind this? I considered you a brother and you’re trying to harm me! Damn it!
I lost consciousness amidst Liu Haoran's curses. In my hazy state, I dreamt that I was back at the police academy, running under the sunlight where there were no disguises, no crimes, and no fear.
A basin of cold water sobered me up! When I woke up, I was tied to a cross. The place was no longer the brightly lit villa, but a basement with dim lights and hateful faces. Xiang Dong, tell me, what do you want to do? Who are you? Why come to Tian Ye Group! Liu Haoran Holding a whip in his hand and looking fierceInterrogation Me, I laughed, am I fucking traveling through time? Are you dreaming? How is this the same as the situation during the Interrogation spy incident last century? Damn it, I haven't watched too many spy movies. Bang! The whip hit me hard! Ouch Ni Ma it hurts so much! It hurts! Damn Ni Ma! I cursed in pain! Damn it, I'm not dreaming, I'm serious! I'm asking you a question! Who are you? How do you know the location of my counterfeit money factory? What on earth do you want to do! Liu Haoran continued to question loudly, Ni Ma's, Ni Ma's! I am your father! I cursed! What can happen if I confess? That would only make me die faster and drag a bunch of people down with it, so why bother? Damn, Ni Ma, are you still being stubborn? Hit me! Liu Haoran was so angry that he yelled and ordered his little brother to start whipping me! I gritted my teeth, enduring the burning pain in my body and the fear in my heart. Damn it, am I really going to die this time? Bang! Bang! The whip came into close contact with my skin again and again, leaving my skin torn and bruised! I am basically the same as a prisoner being punished, I grit my teeth! I gritted my teeth and held on! No one is not afraid of death, and I am the same, but I know that fear is just a meaningless emotion, it can't save me, I am a man! I inspire my own bravery! Suppress the fear. at least. It would allow me to die with dignity. Damn Ni Ma! Liu Haoran! If you dare, kill me! You killed me! That's me, I want your place! Only then did I let my men take your template! It has nothing to do with anyone! You killed me! I cursed loudly, but I didn't know what happened to Wan Fei and Xiao Dao now. Tian Ye Group forbids harming fellow disciples, and executing subordinates without evidence. Wan Fei is a smart man, he will never confess, so they still have a chance. They still have a chance for survival waiting for me to fight for! You just want my position, right? Then how did you know about my Fake Currency factory? Liu Haoran stopped beating me, looked at me and asked. Under the dim light, Liu Haoran, who I once thought was a waste and had no manly dominance at all, now had a face of a devil. People's mentality really changes with the environment. I found out about it by chance. I have a friend in He Nan, and he said this could make money and he wanted to do it with me. I said this while enduring the severe pain in my body. At the same time, I was thinking about how to help Wan Fei and Xiao Dao to exonerate themselves. It would not be good for me to show too much concern for them. Perhaps I should give them some value so that Liu Haoran might let them go. Haha, do you think anyone would believe what you say? Liu Haoran chuckled and said, I laughed helplessly after hearing it, and then said: You may not believe it, but I have no choice, I need to get to the top, I need your position, my brothers found out the former Drug Lord of Northeast, who is Han Xiao, the sister of my former boss Han Qiang! She has a good source of goods. Tian Ye Group is not allowed to do this business now, but they will definitely need to do it in the future, right? I have to sit in your position, or even a higher position, to be qualified to cooperate with others! I gritted my teeth and made up a lie!
Han Qiang was notorious, and I couldn't believe that Tian Ye Group would even produce Fake Currency. They would always prohibit such a toxic business! Sooner or later, they would open it up! That way, Wan Fei and the others would have value! Wan Feicong would definitely understand my meaning; as long as Liu Haoran and the others released Wan Fei based on the value I fabricated, they would surely escape!
What? Han Qiang's sister?
Liu Haoran was taken aback. I knew they would definitely be interested in Han Xiao. When I was having dinner with Chen, he even asked me about Han Xiao's whereabouts.
Yes.
I assured Liu Haoran that no matter what, my brothers should be fine.
But just then, someone suddenly entered the interrogation room in this basement.
Xiang Dong!
Chen Duo?
I was startled; it turned out to be Chen!
Haha, it seems what you said is true. I thought you came to our Tian Ye Group for some undisclosed secret, but it turns out you just wanted a promotion?
Chen looked at me with a grin, and I was momentarily stunned as my mind raced!
Chen had appeared, and with that expression, it seemed he wanted to discuss something with me! Since there was something to talk about, didn't that mean I wasn't dead yet?
But what were we discussing? Was it about Han Xiao? Had Chen been swayed by my excuse?
Yes, Chen Duo, I did break the family rules, but this can be understood, right?
I looked at Chen and asked. My actions fell under the category of harming fellow disciples, which was punishable by death in our family rules. However, it seemed that Chen had no intention of executing that sentence on me!
Of course, it can be understood.
Chen nodded with a smile while Liu Haoran chuckled quietly beside us.
But even if it can be understood, you've still committed a grave sin. Fortunately, you are a talented individual; talents deserve special treatment. I want to offer you an opportunity to redeem yourself. I wonder if you are willing?
Chen asked me with a cold smile on his face. An opportunity for redemption?
Haha.
Sure!
No matter what he wanted me to do, damn it, I wasn't dead yet! As long as I wasn't dead, there was hope for a comeback!
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