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“Are they going to fight or not?” Tong Bailong asked, not inquiring if he would join them, but rather if Jufeng intended to confront them.
As soon as Tong Bailong's words fell, the leader and several of the "kidnappers" exchanged glances. After a moment, their eyes all fixed on Jufeng.
In the rush earlier, they hadn’t discerned much, but now, hearing Tong Bailong’s voice, the leader and his group suddenly realized something. Just as he opened his mouth to speak, he was met with Jufeng's fist.
The moment Tong Bailong spoke, Jufeng sensed trouble brewing. Without hesitation, he charged forward with a powerful punch. However, the leader was no pushover; with rich combat experience, he opened his palm and curled his fingers to block the incoming strike. Jufeng then noticed a smug smile spreading across the leader's face.
Yet Jufeng remained unfazed because he knew that the leader's expression would soon change.
Sure enough, just as the leader thought he had successfully blocked Jufeng's punch, an unexpected turn of events occurred. Jufeng's fist not only advanced but also propelled the leader's arm forcefully against the wall behind him.
“Bang! Crack!”
The dilapidated wall had already begun to peel, and under the violent impact, chunks of dirt fell to the ground. The second sound resembled a bone snapping suddenly.
“Argh!” The leader could not bear the agony of a fracture and let out a wail before instantly fainting.
“Did you think my punch was so easy to take? Tong Bailong, what are you waiting for? Hit him!”
With one strike completed, Jufeng launched into another move—a spinning kick aimed at another kidnapper. That man was quite skilled as well; he raised his arm to block at his side. However, unexpectedly, Jufeng ’s leg did not connect with the man’s arm as anticipated. Instead, it halted mid-air and traced a half-circle before suddenly appearing in front of the man's chest.
The outcome was predictable; faced with an unguarded torso, the man flew backward like a falling leaf.
Though it was a simple move, it showcased Jufeng ’s exquisite control over his body. Many people only knew how to attack wildly but failed to realize that delicate handling in intricate situations often proved more effective.
However, Jufeng's thoughts shifted in the next moment as Tong Bailong dealt with the last two troubles nearby in a straightforward manner—one punch each, leaving no room for doubt.
It is evident that masculinity and femininity truly vary from person to person, each commanding their own presence!
Jufeng helped Second Sister and Eldest Sister up, handing them over to Tong Bailong. After giving a few words of instruction, he turned and dashed into the depths of the alley, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Jufeng's hasty retreat was naturally in pursuit of Sister Dai. Turning the corner of the alley, he spotted a sleek black business car parked nearby. With quick strides, he leaped into the already opened door.
"Drive fast! Big Brother has been captured!"
Upon hearing this, the driver broke into a cold sweat. Big Brother held significant status in their hearts; if even he couldn't withstand their opponent, staying behind would only mean becoming fodder for the enemy.
With a rev of the engine, the black business car shot off like a wild stallion, swiftly vanishing from the area.
Inside the car, Jufeng was still shaken, though he masked it well. Casually glancing at the sleeping beauty beside him, he couldn't help but feel relieved that Lu Qijia was safe and sound.
However, Shuh noticed Jufeng's actions and interpreted them differently. She thought he was grateful to have narrowly escaped from an opponent who could overpower even Big Brother.
Indeed, it was worth burning incense and praying in thanks. Shuh thought to herself.
The business car sped through the streets, making countless turns, running through red lights, splashing mud everywhere, and enduring numerous curses. Finally, after more than half an hour, it came to a stop in a dimly lit parking lot.
Once they arrived, Shuh let out a long sigh of relief, finally feeling somewhat at ease.
"What's your name? It's just us two out here this time; we need to think about how to explain things when we get back."
Shuh stepped out of the car and leaned against its side. She cast a glance at Lu Qijia slumped inside, her eyes reflecting both exhaustion and uncontainable emotions.
"I'm Feng. This is indeed a tough situation to explain. With Big Brother down, it's not good for us to have run away; we’ll be under suspicion. If things go poorly, it could end badly for us!"
Shu Wenyan felt a complex mix of emotions turn into sheer panic, and he instinctively shivered.
"What should we do? The boss has only met with the elder brother, and we haven't said a word. This time, we might be in big trouble, and the money from this deal is probably gone too. What are we going to do?"
Feeling anxious, Shu's hand trembled as he reached for a cigarette from his pocket. The lighter fumbled in his grasp, refusing to spark after several attempts. Finally, Jufeng took the lighter from him and quickly ignited it.
The faint glow of the lighter flickered alone in the dim underground parking lot.
"Brother, how about we just run away? Consider this deal a loss. As long as we're alive, we can always make more money. If we lose our lives, no amount of money matters."
"Run away?" Shu's eyes lit up at those words, the flame of survival igniting within him.
But when his gaze fell on Lu Qijia, that light dimmed significantly.
"What about her if we run away?"
"You're worried about her at a time like this? Keeping her around is just asking for trouble. Even if the boss doesn't kill us, her family isn't easy to deal with. Let's leave the car here and let her fend for herself. We need to go now; if we're late, the boss might notice something's off."
Shu knew Jufeng was right and didn't hesitate any longer. He glanced at Lu Qijia a few more times, tossed the cigarette butt to the ground, reached out to close the car door, then patted Jufeng on the shoulder and said to take care before resolutely running deeper into the parking lot.
At that moment, as Shu turned away, Jufeng dashed in another direction and quickly disappeared around a corner. After running quite a distance, Shu looked back and saw no sign of Jufeng. Confirming that Jufeng had indeed fled far away, he continued his escape.
What he didn't notice was that in a corner of the parking lot, Jufeng's gaze was fixed on him as he gradually disappeared into the distance.
Half an hour later, after receiving a message from Jufeng, Tong Bailong and some subordinates of Sister Five arrived at the parking lot where Shu and Jufeng had been. They successfully located the pure black business vehicle and found Lu Qijia inside, unconscious.
As for Jufeng and Shu, they were nowhere to be found.
The next day, a shocking piece of news dominated the entertainment headlines. The headline reported that the Five Sisters Group had been disrupted by a deranged fan during their press conference in Beijing. The enthusiastic fan had used a smoke bomb, filling the entire venue with smoke. Fortunately, the five sisters were unharmed, though they were understandably shaken, and the concert in Beijing was canceled on short notice.
The headline was accompanied by a half-minute video, which only showed thick smoke and vague silhouettes, making it impossible for anyone to discern the actual situation.
Clearly, this was the entertainment industry's glossed-over version of events concerning the Five Sisters Group. It demonstrated their significant control over media narratives. The government would also not release the true circumstances; if the public learned that the Five Sisters Group had been kidnapped, the resulting uproar would be something most people would prefer to avoid.
Perhaps the older brothers involved in the operation considered this aspect as well, which is why they released so much smoke. Unfortunately, their thoughts would never be known.
Last night, when the eldest brother woke up in prison, he tragically took his own life using his own clothing as a noose. As for the others who were captured, they displayed an attitude of ignorance similar to that of the five foolish thieves from Washing City, leaving law enforcement with no leads on the kidnapping case. Of course, the Five Sisters Group did not place their hopes in them either, as Jufeng was already investigating the matter.
After rescuing Lu Qijia, Jufeng sent a brief text message saying "Don't worry" to Tong Bailong before shutting off his phone, and since then there had been no word from him. Once Five Sisters Group regained consciousness, they felt a deep sense of dread regarding the press conference incident and immediately reinforced their security measures. At the same time, they were profoundly grateful to Jufeng, for he had saved them once again.
In a hospital room at Capital City Hospital, Lu Qijia gazed out at the drifting clouds and silently prayed, "Please be safe, Jufeng..."
Time passed slowly; where could Jufeng be now?
On a street in Beijing, a seemingly ordinary young man sat in a coffee shop, occasionally glancing towards a nearby building. He appeared to be leisurely enjoying his morning or perhaps contemplating how to complete an assignment given by his teacher. As time went on, he had spent an entire morning there but remained calm and composed.
With a sharp jawline and an oval face, Jufeng looked no different from any diligent student sitting in that coffee shop.
He had been waiting there all morning; within that nearby building was Shu, who had sustained minor injuries. Those injuries were not caused by Jufeng; rather, he had inadvertently helped Shu at some point. The real threat came from assassins sent by their boss to kill Shu.
And it was all orchestrated by Jufeng himself.
In Beijing, Jufeng had numerous connections due to his upbringing in the city during his formative years; his family still resided there. After leaving the parking lot yesterday, he followed Shu closely and made a call to an old acquaintance in Beijing to inform her about the press conference situation while spreading news about Shu Qian's escape within Beijing's underworld. So that night, when Shu prepared to leave Beijing overnight, he was ambushed at the station and sustained serious injuries. Had it not been for Jufeng's covert assistance, he might have lost his life.
Why did Jufeng let him go, only to conspire against him and then save him? It was certainly not out of childish whimsy or boredom. It was simply because Jufeng knew that this was the only way to draw out the elusive Boss.
The news of Shu Qian's escape spread rapidly through the Underworld of the capital. The Boss would surely be aware, and he would definitely spare Shu's life; however, he was uncertain whether this person would bring him trouble. Just yesterday, the Boss had sent a few Minions, which were insufficient to kill Shu, and today he would undoubtedly send more to hunt him down.
A fox will always reveal its tail; Jufeng merely wanted to quietly play the role of a hunter.
However, while the hunter waited patiently for his prey, an unexpected guest arrived.
"My friend, I hope you don't mind if I sit here?"
(To be continued)
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