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"I'm sorry, Fei, I didn't mean to spoil your mood. Come on, Ming Yue! You go keep Fei company!"
The Old Madam hurriedly stepped forward to comfort Lu Fei and called over a beautiful female celebrity to accompany him. I could clearly see the fear in Ming Yue's eyes as she approached Lu Fei, but she still smiled and walked over, her demeanor overly flattering.
Serving Lu Fei was truly a mix of pain and pleasure for these young women. If Lu Fei was happy, they would soar to new heights; even if he tormented them mercilessly, they would still receive an incredibly generous reward.
Upon seeing the beauty, Lu Fei smiled, draped his arm over her shoulder, and turned to me saying, "It's fine, Third Brother. Go have fun."
Then he turned back with the beauty in tow, continuing his revelry with a casual flair that was simply extraordinary.
As I turned to leave, I noticed the castrated Han Chuan crawling out of a room. He had been trying to get someone to call an ambulance, but no one dared to help him; everyone feared that calling for help would anger Lu Fei.
But I wasn't afraid.
I made the call for an ambulance while pondering how much Han Chuan must hate Lu Fei after what had happened to him. What meaning did life hold for a man who had lost his manhood?
If I framed the murder of Lu Fei on him, wouldn't it be highly credible? A prince of the underworld dying at the hands of a small-time thug would certainly make for an intriguing tale!
However, executing this plan wouldn't be simple. I needed to understand Han Chuan's identity while keeping everything hidden from Lu Fei and tracking his every move.
"Do you know that person?" I asked the second-rate actress in my room once we returned.
After hearing my question, she provided all the information she had about him. His name was Han Chuan, a relatively well-known figure in Shanghai's underworld.
He wasn't part of the Qing Gang but had long desired their affiliation. Ever since meeting Lu Fei here, he had been following him around like a dog, engaging in unsavory activities—like bringing women to satisfy Lu Fei's desires.
The woman from earlier was Han Chuan's girlfriend. He had mentioned wanting to keep her during his last visit, but it seemed fate had dealt him a cruel hand this time.
The actress suggested that she thought I might do something to Han Chuan and was trying to plead for him.
But I interrupted her. "I'm not interested in that. Let's talk about some personal details regarding Han Chuan."
"Oh," she replied obediently before continuing slowly, "Han Chuan has been in this line of work since his teens and is still single. He runs two companies that are doing fairly well."
She shared everything she knew about Han Chuan with me. From her information, it became clear that he wasn't exactly a good person either; carving out his territory in such a competitive place like Shanghai with just his fists was no easy feat.
Han Chuan's background was precisely what I needed; perhaps it was time to reach out to some old friends I hadn't seen in a while.
There are ears everywhere. In Shanghai, I have always been in a state of being monitored by Lu Fei. I took out my phone and sent a text to Zheng Yu. Liu Sen and Wan Fei were still at Jinshan Jiao, and I needed a certain level of secrecy for this matter. It was most suitable for Liu Sen to handle it.
However, I definitely couldn't contact Liu Sen directly, and I didn't have his current number. So, I asked Zheng Yu to relay the instructions to Liu Sen.
Zheng Yu replied, "Okay, Liu Sen will be here within three days."
That night after returning home, I began to formulate the assassination plan. It was impossible for Han Chuan to directly kill Lu Fei; even if Lu Fei had castrated him, Han Chuan wouldn't have the guts to act against this prince.
Therefore, my plan was for Liu Sen to first make contact with Han Chuan, even becoming friends and eventually Han Chuan's subordinate. Then Liu Sen would take action. Even if it didn’t frame Han Chuan directly, he would still be suspected as the mastermind and pursued by Qing Gang.
As for Liu Sen's escape route, that was easy to manage. With me as an insider helping him, we were already prepared. Liu Sen could easily escape to Jinshan Jiao after the deed was done; that place would be absolutely safe for him.
Time passed slowly as Zheng Yu and I kept in touch via text. The only good news in these days was that Lu Ying's condition seemed to have improved significantly; she was quiet at home and no longer acting out.
Lu Ying had become this way due to her guilt towards me, but in truth, I felt even more guilty towards her. If it weren't for me, would Lu Ying have been entangled in this situation?
The matters I dealt with daily were extremely dangerous; one misstep could lead to irreparable consequences. I had long considered the potential repercussions I might face, but I never anticipated that my actions would have such a profound impact on Lu Ying. How much better it would have been if I had forbidden her from getting involved in this matter from the start!
Regarding Lu Ying's condition, the doctor provided an accurate answer: "Heartache requires heart medicine." Only the real Xiang Dong could help her resolve her guilt, not the Xiang Dong disguised as Lu Yan.
With this in mind, I made plans. Within three months, I must become the leader of Qing Gang! Annihilate the Lu Family! By then, I would restore my identity as Xiang Dong and exist openly in this world while forgiving Lu Ying as Xiang Dong.
Everything was under control. On the third day after Han Chuan was admitted to the hospital, Liu Sen arrived in Shanghai. Han Chuan had not yet been discharged. Since I had made the call for the ambulance initially, I naturally knew which hospital Han Chuan was in. I issued orders to Zheng Yu, who relayed them to Liu Sen. Liu Sen blended into the hospital environment over several days and became one of Han Chuan's subordinates.
The subsequent tasks were straightforward; I remotely directed Liu Sen while Han Chuan stayed in the hospital for half a month before being discharged. Liu Sen brought up revenge several times with Han Chuan, but Han Chuan always refused. He didn't dare oppose Lu Fei; even though he was now a eunuch and his future life would lose much of its vibrancy, he still did not intend to give up his life.
But that was not up to him. After half a month of Han Chuan's hospitalization, I pinpointed Lu Fei's whereabouts and instructed Liu Sen to arrange a chance encounter with Han Chuan and Lu Fei. If all went well, Lu Fei would die tonight!
"Xiao Yan," Lu Ding Tian said with a smile, "why haven’t you been out having fun lately? You keep coming here every few days; is there something you want your dad to help you with?"
I had indeed been visiting Lu Ding Tian frequently lately and had grasped many of his affairs. Recently, someone had been calling him often, and each time he took those calls away from me.
I suspected it was someone from Nan Hongmen.
"How could that be? I'm just thinking that my brother is quite busy; I should show some filial piety towards you," I replied with a smile, making my position clear. I intentionally let Lu Ding Tian believe that my relationship with Lu Fei was very good so that he would think I wanted Lu Fei to rise in status.
In reality, everything I did was paving the way for my own ascension while making it seem like my intentions were for Lu Fei’s benefit—this reduced any suspicion about my true motives.
"Haha! Good! It's rare for you brothers to have such a good relationship; I understand your thoughts," Lu Ding Tian said with a laugh. "But Xiao Yan, things can change unpredictably in the future; you should maintain a good relationship with your Brother Two."
Lu Ding Tian’s words hinted that who would rise in status wasn’t certain yet. I smiled; in fact, from Lu Ding Tian's attitude over these past few days, it was clear that he had already designated Lu Fei as his chosen successor!
Lu Fei had a close relationship with Nan Hongmen, and Lu Ding Tian also had significant ties to them. This was why there were plans at North Hongmen to ensure that Lu Ding Tian wouldn't survive more than three months. However, he deliberately kept silent about his intentions, making it difficult for anyone to guess whom he wanted to elevate. This way, Nan Hongmen would be eager to win him over, allowing him to gain even greater benefits.
I actually wanted to improve my relationship with Brother Two, but it seemed he held a grudge against me. I chuckled and mentioned that once Lu Fei was dead, I would have to confront Lu Xian. Speaking ill of Lu Xian in front of Lu Ding Tian would only benefit me.
I knew well that you were aware of the conflict between your brother and Brother Two, so it was best for you to stay out of their affairs as much as possible. Lu Ding Tian sighed, and those who didn't know might think he was being loving, trying not to hurt anyone. But the truth was far from it.
If he truly wanted to protect Lu Fei and Lu Xian from harm, he wouldn't allow them to fight over the position of heir. He knew full well that this rivalry would lead to enmity between them after his death. Moreover, if I didn't choose the right camp or followed his advice not to choose sides, then no matter who ascended, I would gain nothing. Who needed a brother like me, who contributed nothing, when they had grown up together since Xiao Yi? Their bond was already strained; how could mine with them be any better?
This wasn't to say that Lu Ding Tian was heartless; rather, he chose to let his sons suffer for the sake of greater interests. Perhaps he believed he could control the extent of that suffering.
I remained silent after hearing this; what Lu Ding Tian said was essentially meaningless. He understood that this situation wasn't something I could simply avoid.
I spent the entire night talking with Lu Ding Tian without stepping outside. Around ten o'clock in the evening, everything changed.
What? Lu Ding Tian received a phone call, and his expression turned into one of shock and fury!
"Damn it! Who is it? Who did this? I will kill their entire family!"
Lu Ding Tian roared into the phone, and I realized that something had happened on Liu Sen's side—Lu Fei was already dead.
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