It's My Turn Vol.3

Chapter 201 Two Years Ago

Seeing that he had already broken through Zhang Meng’s defense, Zhou Feng raised his eyebrows slightly and said, “You’re right. I’m indeed here to take revenge on you, but I’m here on behalf of my boss. He’s Ms. Zhang’s real son. But the only undeniable thing is…

You have a human life on your hands.”

His words seemed to have shattered Zhang Meng’s last hope. He staggered and fell to the ground. Then he broke down and said, “I, I didn’t know that that woman would die. I thought she would make it to the hospital. Yes, it was the master who told me to do this. I just needed to stall for five minutes. Once the time was up, I rushed to the hospital. But, she had stopped breathing!”

Zhou Feng was furious when he heard this. He grabbed Zhang Meng by the collar and said angrily, “You didn’t know? I think you just don’t want to think about it! How important these five minutes are to a dying person! Even an idiot knows! Two years have passed and you’re still finding excuses for yourself!”

He paused for a moment before continuing, “Let me tell you! Even if the Tang family didn’t pay to hire you back then, if someone had offered the same price, you would have chosen the same path! You’re a murderer! In your eyes, human lives can be measured by money! Do you still think you were forced?!”

The hallway fell silent.

Zhang Meng’s eyes gradually reddened. His body trembled as he said, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry. I was wrong. I shouldn’t have killed anyone. I can give all the money to your boss.”

“What’s the use of paying?! Ms. Zhang can’t come back anymore!”

Zhou Feng rolled his eyes in anger and said, “Ever since you killed her with your own hands, you shouldn’t have lived! You had no enmity with Madam Zhang, so why did you listen to the Tang family’s orders and cause her death?! If you really want to repent, tell me everything that happened back then!”

Repent?

Yes!

He wanted to repent! Only then could he be forgiven by the victim!

Zhang Meng’s eyes suddenly lit up. “Two years ago, I was inexplicably called to the old residence by the butler. At that time, I was very puzzled as to why the family head was looking for me. Other than driving, I usually stayed at home to rest. Who knew that I would be warmly received by the old master the moment I arrived?

He served tea and water and greeted me affectionately. My mind was never clear from the start. After all, no one could maintain their rationality when the head of the Tang family treated them like this.”

Although two years had passed, he still remembered what happened that day.

Old Master looked at him expectantly and said, “Zhang Meng, you’ve been with me for more than ten years, right? I remember when you first came to the Tang family, you were so cautious and inexperienced. Time really flies. The people who followed me back then have all become senior executives now. Will you be envious?”

Why wouldn’t I be? Zhang Meng thought.

This was not just a day or two. The colleague he knew when he joined the company was promoted to manager of the main company last year!

However, Zhang Meng knew that he was just a junior driver who did not know much. Moreover, he had an elementary school diploma. It was already a blessing to be able to work at the Tang family! So he did not dare to think too much.

“Old Master, I know my place very well.” Tang Boyan nodded in satisfaction. He had chosen this person to be his driver because he was honest. When he thought of his next plan, he felt that it was appropriate to hand it over to him.

“Although you haven’t contributed much to the Tang family all these years, I think it’s time to give you a raise. But before that, I hope you can help me do something. After that, you can go anywhere you want. Even overseas, I can help you settle the green card matter.”

No matter how stupid Zhang Meng was, he could tell that there was something wrong with his words. Is he firing me? he thought.

Before he could think too much, Tang Boyan continued, “I’ve checked. Lu Yaohua’s ex-wife will be passing away in a few days. I’ve already settled with the hospital. Now I want you to become an ambulance driver. When you meet that woman, you just have to stall for five minutes.”

Zhang Meng’s expression changed drastically. Third Miss’s husband had been married previously and had a son. It was not like he had not heard of this before, but now he was asked to kill someone?

“… Can’t you hand this matter to someone else? If outsiders find out, won’t I go to jail?”

“I only trust you because you’re my most trusted subordinate.”

Tang Boyan patted him on the shoulder and said, “Even if you really go to jail, with the Tang family’s power, we can successfully bail you out. As long as you stall for five minutes, I’ll give you enough money to live the rest of your life. From now on, you don’t have to work or worry about your livelihood. How about that?”

A huge temptation was laid bare in front of him. To a lowly person like Zhang Meng, there was no resistance at all.

So he agreed in a daze.

Chapter 202 New Information

At that time, he did not think too much about it, but later on, whenever he recalled it, he realized that Old Master had used him as a tool.

“Ha, you killed Ms. Zhang. Didn’t you think that you would be punished by my boss?”

Zhou Feng sneered and asked.

As expected, those who could be together with Lu Yaohua were not good people! The famous Tang family in Beijing would actually do such a thing for their own personal gain. It would be a joke if word got out!

Zhang Meng was agitated and explained, “Of course I knew! That was why I asked Old Master!”

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However, Tang Boyan did not take it to heart at all and said, “What future can an ordinary woman’s son have? In addition, with No. 3 in Shanghai keeping an eye on them, it’s a question whether they can survive! Dragons give birth to dragons, phoenixes give birth to phoenixes. The son of a rat only knows how to dig holes! If this person can become successful in the future, then my years as the family head will be wasted!

A mere civilian can barely survive, let alone take revenge!” Zhou Feng’s eyes reddened immediately. He gritted his teeth and said, “Isn’t your Tang family looking down on us too much?! I think you’ve been sitting in that position for too long that you forgot who you are!” “This, this has nothing to do with me! I’m innocent! Please believe me!”

Zhang Meng quickly cut ties. “Can, can your boss forgive me? I didn’t do it on purpose. Blame Third Miss and the Tang family!”

The reason why he was so anxious to get an answer was only because he wanted to use that money to spend the rest of his life in peace. However, Zhou Feng did not do as he wished and asked, “Do you mean that Third Miss asked you to deal with Madam Zhang?”

“Probably? I’m not sure. My status in the Tang family was similar to that of a servant. Perhaps the servants knew more than me.”

“Boss, these are the things I asked. I don’t think he was lying. They should be real. Oh right, what should we do with Zhang Meng? He’s tied up by me now.”

Lu Ming, who was sitting on the chair, narrowed his eyes abruptly and slowly clenched his fists. What a Tang family! What a Tang Boyan! Now he finally had an answer to his previous doubts. So it was the Tang family who did this!

“Tie him up for now. I’ll get someone to bring him over later.”

After hanging up, he saw a document on his phone. He opened it and saw the duty form of the ambulance driver from the hospital two years ago! As expected, he saw the name ‘Meng’ at the end of the document! Now he could confirm the other party’s words.

It was just stuffing someone in. To the prestigious Tang family, it was indeed nothing. Perhaps in those people’s eyes, dealing with him and his mother was just a piece of cake.

But…

The Tang family would not have gone so far just based on personal grudges. There must be something he did not know!

At the thought of this, he dialed a familiar number and said, “How’s your progress recently?”

“There’s already progress. I’m sure Lu Ze will be completely crushed soon.” Wen Yongsu’s tired voice came from the other end. Their team had been up late for several days in a row just to get a handle on the Tang family. Fortunately, they had gained a lot of information! Should they say that the Tang family was indeed an influential family? Even those dirty things were covered up very well.

It had really taken them a lot of effort!

Lu Ming tapped his index finger rhythmically on the table and said, “Let them leak some information. I want to make sure there is no room for negotiation! In addition, have you found anything else?”

“We just found a Gold Mountain Oil Field that seems to be related to the Tang family, but we don’t have any clues at the moment. If you need anything, I can get someone to contact you.”

Gold Mountain Oil Field?

He found the name familiar.

Lu Ming pondered for a moment and said, “Did my mother used to work there?”

The person on the other end seemed to be stunned for a few seconds before the sound of paper being flipped could be heard. “Yes! It happened to be two years ago!”

Two years ago!

It was two years ago again! Why were these things so coincidentally squeezed together? Lu Ming wondered.

Could something have happened in the oil field that made the Tang family determined to deal with them?

“Get him here. I want to see him in half an hour!”

“Alright!” Lu Ming suppressed his anger and threw the pen on the table. Chu Jinyu, who was sleeping on the sofa, opened her eyes. She sat up sleepily and said, “What’s wrong? Why are you so angry?”

“It’s alright. I just found out that the Tang family was one of the culprits who killed my mom.”

He bent down and planted a gentle kiss on Chu Jinyu’s forehead. “Sorry, I made you accompany me in the office for the entire night. Why don’t you go back first?” “No.”

She lay on her husband’s body softly and said lazily, “It’s so boring staying at home alone. You’re so busy with work. Have you considered getting more help?”.

Lu Ming could not help but laugh. “It is not easy to find talents nowadays. Moreover, even if you want to find them, it will take some time. I have already delegated what I can to others. There is still a lot of work left to do.”

Chapter 203 Fawning

Seeing that her persuasion did not work, Chu Jinyu could not help but sigh. If the subordinates had worked hard, would Brother Lu Ming have been able to work so late? If there were a few good seedlings, she would have sent them to Lu Ming Corporation long ago.

“Forget it. After you’re done with your work, let’s go on our honeymoon. My mom and I have already picked a place. If you have any other good recommendations, we can discuss it

again.”

Perhaps it was to make up for the fact that Han Qianjing did not go on a honeymoon after her marriage back then, so she was quite concerned about this matter. From time to time, she would urge her to quickly decide on a good date. Did she really think that she did not want to have fun for a few more days? The key was that Brother Lu Ming was really too busy! However, it was understandable. After all, the Tang family was not so easy to deal with.

“Alright, no problem.”

After getting Lu Ming’s affirmative answer, she stretched and stood up unsteadily. “I’ll go buy breakfast for you. Is it still the same old thing?”

Lu Ming nodded.

It had only been a few days since the wedding ended, but the two of them had already become an old couple. There was no friction between them when they interacted. Even Han Qianjing could not help but grit her teeth when she saw them. As a result, single-minded people like Xu Wei began to believe in love again.

Not long after Chu Jinyu left, the office door was pushed open again. A short, fat middle-aged man in a black suit entered. When he saw the young man in the boss’s chair, he was stunned for a few seconds. Why does he look familiar? he wondered. Then he shook his head. How could he know such a big shot? If he did, would he still be a small boss after working for so many years? At the thought of this, he felt that it was his imagination. Perhaps he had seen celebrities who looked like him on television.

He rubbed his hands nervously and said, “Boss Lu, I heard that you wanted to discuss something with me. What is it?”

Could it be that my small business deal has finally caught the eye of the big boss? If I can cling to him, won’t my future be bright? With the backing of a big company, Lu Ming Corporation, who would dare to provoke me? Who would dare to look down on me? Perhaps I can even have a place in the auto industry or the entertainment industry!

At the thought of this, he almost drooled from the corners of his lips. The entertainment was famous for having many beautiful women. At that time, wouldn’t he be able to have whatever he wanted? So he immediately perked up and thought to himself, Even if I don’t succeed, at least I have met Lu Ming Corporation’s boss!

One had to know that many people outside had no chance to meet Lu Ming!

Lu Ming looked at him and asked, “Mr. Yang, why don’t you make a guess?”

He was at a loss for a moment and thought to himself, Why is he being mysterious? Do big shots nowadays like to do this? Or is he… giving me a chance to perform? Instantly, his heart warmed as he said, “I understand! You want to enter the food and beverage industry? So you’re asking me in order to understand the situation? You’re asking the right person! I’ve been doing quite well in this industry for the past two years. Currently, I have several shops under my name, such as fast food, western food, and some hotpot restaurants. I’m involved in all of them. Which one are you interested in?”.

He paused for a moment before continuing, “But I think since you asked me to come, you must have done an investigation beforehand. To be able to develop to this stage from scratch in such a short time, there’s no doubt about my ability. If we can collaborate, we will definitely be invincible! What do you think?”

Lu Ming was puzzled. When did I open a restaurant? Why didn’t I know?

However, Yang Junming mistakenly thought that he had guessed correctly. He suppressed the excitement in his heart and said, “It’s really my honor that Lu Ming Corporation could find me to collaborate with. I never expected to collaborate with a big shot like you one day! How about this? I won’t beat around the bush. At that time, the profits will be split 30-70 between me and you. How about that?”

He felt that this was already quite magnanimous. If the other party’s status was similar to his, he would have asked for a 50-50 split.

Unbeknownst to him, this was the complete opposite of the correct answer.

Now Lu Ming did not expect the other party to guess. He said calmly, “Mr. Yang used to have an oil field, right?” Oil field?

Yang Junming’s heart skipped a beat. Actually, the so-called starting from scratch was exaggerated, but the other party seemed to know that. Oh right, since they had checked his information, how could they not know about this? He usually bragged to people like Lu Ming, so he forgot for a moment that there was a huge gap between them.

“I, I just said it out loud. But I really haven’t been in the food and beverage industry for long. It’s equivalent to starting from scratch. If you mind my wording, I’ll change it now. Don’t let it affect our partnership. You…”

Lu Ming interrupted him. “When did I say that I want to collaborate with you? I don’t have any intention of joining other industries for the time being.”

Chapter 204 The So-Called Truth

Yang Junming stood rooted to the spot in embarrassment. He had been talking for so long, but he was the only one doing the talking. Hadn’t he been singing solo for half a day? He was like a clown!

But because the other party was better than him, he did not dare to say anything. He could only move his thick lips and say, “Then, then why did you call me here? I was confused by

you.”

“Do you remember what happened at the Gold Mountain oil field two years ago?”

Lu Ming asked expressionlessly, “Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten. I have thousands of ways to make you remember. I don’t think you will be willing to do this, right?”

Two years ago!

Yang Junming looked at the person in front of him in surprise and uncertainty. How did the big shot know about this? Could it be that he had found out some information? That couldn’t be, right? No matter how detailed it was, this matter had been specially covered up. There were only a handful of people who knew about it, so he planned to play dumb until the end. In any case, the other party did not know if what he said was true or false. He smiled awkwardly and said, “Why are you suddenly talking about this? Of course I remember what happened two years ago. Wasn’t it just selling an oil field? Where did you hear about such a small matter?”

“Did the so-called small matter cost a few lives?”

Lu Ming sneered. “If this is a small matter, then there’s nothing big in this world.”

Yang Junming instantly felt his blood flow backward. He asked with difficulty, “H-how did you know? Isn’t this something only internal employees know? Who are you?!”

Before the other party could answer, he seemed to have thought of something and his eyes widened suddenly. “You’re that woman’s son back then! Right?”

At that time, Lu Ming would occasionally go to the oil field to deliver food, so he had seen Yang Junming a few times. He noticed him because Lu Yaohua had specially instructed him to cause trouble for Zhang Wenfang from time to time. In addition, Third Miss Tang had said the same thing. Therefore, when Zhang Wenfang was in the oil field back then, she was always troubled. However, because only he would take her in, she had no choice but to stay.

Even her monthly salary was the lowest among her peers, but she did the most work. Who wouldn’t want cheap labor?

If not for what the higher-up instructed later, he would not have abandoned this pawn so easily.

But he could not have imagined that the person he was fawning over day and night was actually the son of that impoverished woman back then! He wondered if he was dreaming or if this world was a fantasy. The child he thought would never do well in his life had become a big shot?!

Seeing that he finally remembered, Lu Ming’s eyes were cold. “Tell me, what exactly happened back then? Why did you lay off employees for no reason? Did the Tang family ask you to do this? Or were you bribed?”

At first, Yang Junming wanted to laugh it off. After all, not everyone could afford to offend the Tang family. However, after hearing the second half of the sentence, he felt that if he did not tell the truth, he might not be able to get out of here today!

“You came to me for revenge?” “Did you think I’m treating you to tea? Are you worthy? Tell me quickly. I don’t want to be rough now. Besides, you’ve already cut ties with the Tang family. What’s there to protect them from? Anyway, whether you tell me or not, I won’t let go of anyone who killed my mom!”

Lu Ming raised his eyebrows slightly. He looked like he was enjoying a good show.

“This…”

Yang Junming gritted his teeth and said, “Two years ago, the Tang family took a fancy to my Gold Mountain oil field. At that time, it was a money tree. How could I sell it to them? Besides, as a big family in Beijing, we didn’t lack money, but we were unwilling to raise the price no matter what, so I rejected them. I didn’t expect them to actually bribe my assistant and chase away the oilfield workers!

This resulted in the workers with their families starving to death. I only found out after the matter blew up. But at that time, things were no longer under my control, so in the end, I had no choice but to accept the Tang family’s money and start a new industry. I’m sure of it! I’m telling the truth!”

Lu Ming looked at him thoughtfully and said, “In that case, you are also a victim?” “Yes, yes, yes! That’s what I mean! This has nothing to do with me!”

His words implied that he wanted the other party to take revenge on someone else.

However… Do you really think I’m a fool? Lu Ming thought.

Lu Ming curled the corners of his lips in mockery. “Did you miss something? You refused because the benefits offered by the Tang family were not enough to move you, but what if they satisfied you later? The Tang family chased away the workers, but my mom insisted on staying there. She even begged you. Were you blind or deaf?”

Those few days, his mother had many injuries on her body. He had asked her why, but she was willing to tell him everything. Coupled with the information he had just found, he knew without a doubt that the Tang family was behind this! The workers were unwilling to leave, so they chased them away personally. Were they teaching animals a lesson? he thought.

“Who, who asked your mom to be so stubborn? She refused to listen no matter what and insisted on staying there. The Tang family had always had strict recruitment requirements. In addition, Third Missy had a grudge against her. How could they let her stay?”

Chapter 205 Clearing Their Relationship

The reason why his mother stayed there was because she didn’t want him to starve at home! He knew that everything his mother did was for him. It was because of this that she quietly endured the harsh treatment from the Tang family and Yang Junming!

Lu Ming was so angry that he smashed the teacup in his hand. He said, “Who allowed you to say that about her?! The Tang family was not the owner of Gold Mountain oil field back then. On what basis did they do that?! I don’t believe that you still didn’t know anything even after your assistant did that!

Did you accept money?!”

The cup happened to hit Yang Junming’s forehead and blood flowed out instantly. It was obvious how much strength Lu Ming had used. After crying out in pain, he stuttered, “I, I…” Lu Ming was right. He had indeed accepted the money. After all, the ownership of the oil field was still in his hands. The Tang family had seen a huge business opportunity in it, so they specially spent a lot of money to buy it. After that, no matter what the other party did, he turned a deaf ear to it. He thought that everyone knew about it.

Zhang Wenfang had come looking for him.

She begged him not to sell the oil field to the Tang family and told him how many workers had been displaced because of this matter. She tried to reason with him, but his heart was cold.

Yang Junming pushed her away and said, “Who do you think you are!? When you’re the boss like me, I don’t mind listening to you for a while, but I’m very busy now. Please get out of here soon! Otherwise… the Tang family won’t let you off easily!”

She stood rooted to the ground for a long time before suddenly kneeling on the ground. “Please! I beg you! This is the last job I can find. If I get fired, my son will have no food to eat. On account that we’re both parents, let me stay!”

“Ha! Dream on! Who asked you to offend Third Missy?”

Yang Junming said coldly, “You’re really something to snatch a man from the Tang family in Beijing! The biggest mistake you’ve ever made in your life was that you shouldn’t have been with Mr. Lu! You even gave birth to a bastard! If he doesn’t deal with you, who will he deal with? Let me tell you! Even if you kneel until the end of time today, I won’t agree! Give

up!”

Zhang Wenfang’s pupils constricted abruptly. She looked at him intently and retorted word by word, “My son is not a bastard! We did nothing wrong! What was wrong was…”

“Alright, alright, alright, I can’t be bothered to talk to you about this. Hurry up and get out!”

He said perfunctorily and waved his hand like he was chasing away a fly. Those who did not know better would think that she was trash.

At this point, Yang Junming looked cautiously at Lu Ming, who had a dark expression on his face. He said guiltily, “You can’t blame me for this. At that time, the Tang family was anxious to chase away those workers, but they did not want to pay the severance fees. So they used all sorts of tricks. Most of them were just threats and promises.”

Of course, the results were amazing. Not long after, the oil field was empty.

However, he said such a cruel thing in a nonchalant manner. Lu Ming’s gaze turned even colder. “How did you chase my mom away?”

He knew his mother very well. She was stubborn and would not budge no matter what anyone said. He thought that the Tang family must have seen her as a thorn in their side two years ago.

“No, no, no. It was not me. It was the Tang family. It had nothing to do with me.”

Even now, Yang Junming did not forget to quibble. He said, “Later, the Tang family investigated slightly and found out about the matter between Zhang Wenfang and Mr. Lu. Immediately, they used your life as a threat. If Zhang Wenfang refused to leave the oil field, they would kill you. Moreover, with the Tang family’s power and status, even if they did that, no one would care.”

He paused for a moment before continuing, “Precisely because of this, Zhang Wenfang offended the Tang family. Coincidentally, Third Miss wanted to deal with her at this time, so she looked for Mr. Lu to discuss. Mr. Lu asked Third Miss to seek help from the Tang family, and the Tang family had always been protective of their own people. You should know what happened in the end.” In short, Zhang Wenfang had died under the siege of the Tang and Lu families!

Lu Ming gritted his teeth tightly. No matter where his mother went, things would not go smoothly for her. So the Tang family had done these things behind his back! He slammed the table, giving the middle-aged man a shock. He said in fear, “I, I’ve told you the truth. Can you let me off?

I really didn’t do anything bad. Even if I did, it was the Tang family who instructed me to do this! Please let me go. Zhang Wenfang doesn’t want your hands to be stained with the blood of innocent people, right?”

He forced a smile that was uglier than crying and looked extremely comical.

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Chapter 206 Extermination

“Innocent?”

Lu Ming repeated this word and said, “After you let the Tang family do whatever they wanted in your territory and accepted the benefits that the Tang family gave you, you are not innocent anymore! I’m sure they gave you a lot of things, right? Haven’t you heard of this saying? Free things often cost a lot. It’s not that you don’t want to repay them, but it’s not time yet.”

These words made Yang Junming shudder instinctively. Then he knelt down with a practiced thud. “Look, on the account that I took in your mom and gave her a job, let me live! You have to know that neither the past me nor the present me could compete with the famous Tang family. To them, I was just a

pawn!”

“Did you take her in? I’m embarrassed to expose you.”

Lu Ming looked ahead with a dark expression. He was unconsciously fiddling with a pen. Now that he knew the real enemy, should he let this person off?

The question had an answer.

After a long silence, he suddenly said, “Get lost while I’m in a good mood. It’s best if you don’t appear in front of me for the rest of your life.”

Yang Junming heaved a sigh of relief and scrambled out of the office.

Lu Ming dialed a number and said, “I need an S-rank killer to kill the boss of Gold Mountain oil field two years ago, Yang Junming, the assistant bribed by the Tang family, and those people sent by them. In addition, make them look like accidents. After the mission is completed, I will transfer the commission to your account.”

He had made up his mind previously that he would not let go of any murderer who had killed his mother! Even if he was just a pawn, he could not let him go. After all, he had done it. If he had to blame someone, he could only blame himself for being too greedy!

Not long after, Chu Jinyu returned to the office with breakfast. “There were really too many people at that restaurant today. I waited a long time before it was my turn. Could it be that it was rush hour?”

She looked at her exhausted husband and asked worriedly, “What’s wrong with you? Did something bad happen? Why don’t you tell me? What if I have a solution?”

“… The Tang family was one of the people who killed my mom.”

Lu Ming wiped his face and said, “In other words, I will definitely take revenge on them. To be honest, I don’t want to involve you in danger…”

“But I’m your wife.”

Chu Jinyu said with a firm gaze, “As long as I can be with you, I’m willing to pay any price. Isn’t there a saying? We’ll share blessings and difficulties together. I can’t watch you fight alone. Trust me, alright?”

Even if the Tang family wanted to touch her, they had to see who her backer was! So what if they were protective? Han Qianjing was more protective than them! At most, they would fight to the death. He wanted to see how long the Tang family could last!

Seeing this, Lu Ming was stunned at first. He chuckled and said, “I have too many concerns. Sorry, I shouldn’t have abandoned you.”

He rubbed Chu Jinyu’s head dotingly and the two of them looked at each other and smiled.

Tang Wenyi, who had been running around for the past few days, finally had some free time. She glanced at Lu Yaohua, who had a scraggly beard, and her eyes were full of disdain. Suddenly, she seemed to have thought of something and quickly took out her phone to make a call, but the other party did not pick up her call.

She looked at the screen suspiciously. Could he have blocked me? she wondered.

How is this possible? Even if the other party has 10 guts, he would not dare to do this! Then what is going on?

Lu Ming’s face appeared in her mind. She shook her head and thought to herself, That’s impossible! It’s impossible for him to find traces of the Tang family in such a short time. Moreover, it’s the 21st century. Lu Ming is just a young kid. How could he dare to touch us?

The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. Initially, the Tang family did not have to get burned, but everything was ruined because of Lu Yaohua!

“Lu Yaohua! You’ll pay the price for what you’ve done sooner or later! When the Tang family is done with Lu Ming, you’ll be next! Reunite with that slut and bastard underground!” Lu Yaohua sneered disdainfully and said, “Do you think I’ll be afraid? I have nothing left but a rotten life. If you want to take it away, I don’t mind, but before I leave, I’ll definitely bite off a piece of your flesh! Want to throw me off completely and return to Beijing to be your rich missy? Let me tell you! This is impossible!”

Since he was not doing well, others could forget about living well!

Back then, I was wondering if I had gone too far. Now it seems that I was too soft-hearted! If I had known that we would face such a situation, I should have pulled the Tang family deeper into the swamp! It would have been better if you guys could fight to the death with Lu Ming. I could have benefited from it!

Tang Wenyi looked at him in disbelief and said, “You’re crazy!” “I’m not as crazy as you! Recently, in order to get a divorce, you even added poison to my food! The more you do this, the more I won’t get a divorce!”

Chapter 207 Poison

If Lu Yaohua had not happened to see her add white powder to his food, he would have let his guard down and eaten those things. Then he would have passed away and his corpse would rot and stink! The two of them had been husband and wife for many years. Although their relationship had been very ugly recently, he did not expect Tang Wenyi to be so ruthless! “It’s bad enough that we quarreled previously, but you actually came up with such a vicious move! How could you let me down?! We’ve been together for so many years, and this is how you repay me? What have I done to you? Although I haven’t been as good to you as the Tang family these past few years, didn’t I give you everything you wanted? In the end? All my sincerity was fed to the dogs!” Tang Wenyi felt guilty for a few seconds, then she said boldly, “If you had divorced me earlier, would I have had to do this!? Do you know how many reprimands and eye rolls I’ve received because of you? Besides, this is the medicine that Old Master gave me. It’s not enough to kill you. At most, you’ll just become a vegetable.”

Just?

Lu Yaohua’s anger burned even more. “It seems that the saying about vicious women is true! You actually want me to live a life worse than death! What crime did I commit to cross paths with your Tang family!? If I didn’t get a divorce, I’d be the father of the owner of all the big companies now! Why would I be suffering here with you?”

“Only now do you regret it?! I’m bored too. What did I fancy about you back then? If I didn’t meet you, I’d be living comfortably in Beijing now! Everywhere I go, people will grovel because of my identity! Ha, ever since I met you, nothing good has happened to me!” Tang Wenyi paused for a moment before continuing, “Now I’ve become the laughing stock of the entire capital! My sisters are mocking me for being blind behind my back! Even Old Master can’t wait to cut ties with me! My only precious son was framed by your son with that slut and sent to jail!”

Every time she thought about how Lu Ze could not eat his fill or wear warm clothes outside, her heart would start to hurt. In addition, the staff at the reception office had a bad attitude. What if Lu Ze got bullied there? At the thought of this, she wished she could go in on her son’s behalf!

“I don’t care what you want to say or do! Anyway, before my son comes out, we must get a divorce certificate! If the Lu family can’t protect him, I’ll take him back to Beijing! Lu Yaohua, don’t force me to do something worse!”

“Ha, you? What else can you do worse? Aren’t you satisfied with turning me into a vegetable? Or do you want to slander my reputation by having an affair? I’m afraid your reputation will be ruined by then, right? Don’t think I don’t know anything. I saw it with my own eyes! You were very intimate with a man in a suit!”

Lu Yaohua smiled contemptuously. To the other party, his expression was extremely mean.

“You’re monitoring me?”

She asked, her eyes wide.

Lu Yaohua said sarcastically, “What else? If I don’t do this, I might never know that you cheated on me! If you don’t want me to spread the news, there’s no need to talk about the divorce! And if I remember correctly, the Tang family has always been proud and…”

Tang Wenyi slowly clenched her fists. She wanted to explain that that person had nothing to do with her at all and that he was actually sent by Old Master to deliver something, but she did not think that he would believe her.

So she could not tolerate it anymore and took out a small bag of powder. With a deranged expression, she said, “You should be thankful that I didn’t put this medicine in your food! This was bought by the old master with a lot of money. As long as you have a taste, you’ll definitely die on the seventh day. As for the first six days, you’ll be living in hell, haunted by nightmares every night!”

Lu Yaohua’s expression darkened.

Tang Wenyi said smugly, “To be honest, even Old Master thinks that you’re a little too annoying. An ordinary person wants to play tricks on the Tang family? You’re overestimating yourself! Can’t you just sign the divorce agreement obediently? Must you fight to the death? I’ll give you a few more days. If you don’t sign the agreement after my precious son is released, don’t blame me for being impolite!”

Lu Yaohua felt a chill run down his spine when he saw her return to the bedroom. What a vicious move! Why did I provoke her back then?

He glanced at the loving family photo on the cabinet and threw it on the floor in a fit of anger. He kept muttering, “B*tch! B*tch! Did I f*cking give you face?! Looks like the so-called big missy of a prestigious family is just so-so! What dogshit self-restraint! A crooked stick will have a crooked shadow!”

He thought that by threatening Tang Wenyi with the matter of having an affair, he would not have to divorce her. He did not expect her to use his life as a threat! Either sign the divorce agreement or die! If he chose the former, the people he had offended previously would not let him off easily!

Perhaps the Tang family knew this and was fearless! “Damn it! When I make a comeback, I’ll never let you off!”

Chapter 208 Missing

The Tang family residence in Beijing.

The old man was sitting in a chair and listening to the Tang sisters report on the recent situation. He was playing with an expensive fan in his hand. No one knew what he was thinking. After a while, when he was about to dismiss the people, Luo Xiangwen, who was dressed in black, suddenly walked in.

“What are you doing here? Could something have happened?”

The old master asked with his eyes half closed. After all, without his permission, no one was allowed to enter the Tang family’s residence, even if it was something important. However, the other party was an exception. Luo Xiangwen said respectfully, “Chen Weixiang is gone.”

Chen Weixiang?

The old man’s cousin went blank for a few seconds. Tang Yajing reminded him, “He’s the person you sent to Shanghai to bribe the people in the Gold Mountain oil field two years ago. Ever since then, he has been working at the headquarters. In recent years, he has been doing his job well. At this rate, it’s not impossible for him to become the company’s manager.”

When she mentioned it two years ago, the expression of the others changed slightly!

After a short silence, Tang Nishang said uncertainly, “This… It can’t be that Lu Ming did it, right? Didn’t Fifth Sister say previously? Lu Ming just got married not long ago. How could he have done it so quickly? He must have gone on a vacation somewhere, right? There’s no need to make a fuss. He might appear again in a few days.”

Tang Yajing glanced at her elder sister. What she said was just speculation. Didn’t she see Lu Ze being arrested just after the wedding? Perhaps… She instinctively bit her fingernails. Lu Ming had already investigated the matter back then. In other words, he knew that the Tang family was involved in killing Zhang Wenfang. With his current ability, it was not difficult for him to bite the flesh of the Tang family.

In addition, the other families were eyeing their business covetously. At that time, the Tang family would definitely suffer heavy losses! Third Sister was really too much. She did not do things properly. She thought that she was invincible! It had only been a few years, but Lu Ming had grown to such an extent! She even suspected that Third Sister was deliberately giving him her life.

She could not even defeat an ordinary person. What else could she do?! Now he had caused so much trouble for the Tang family!

She looked at Luo Xiangwen and asked, “Have you found out who he interacted with before he disappeared?”

“I didn’t find anything. I’ve confirmed with the people in the headquarters that no one has seen him since he left the company. At first, we all thought that it was as Missy said, but we didn’t know where he went to play, so we didn’t pay attention to him. But it’s already the third day. Whether it’s my text message or phone call, there’s no response.”

It was as if a stone had fallen into the ocean.

Luo Xiangwen paused for a moment before continuing, “I think he must have encountered some danger because I contacted him every month to ensure that he didn’t tell anyone about what happened back then. He was very cooperative, but he actually disappeared mysteriously now. It’s really unbelievable.”

To be able to take him away under his watch, it seemed that the other party was indeed very capable!

“That’s impossible, right?”

Tang Wanxi was the first to break the strange atmosphere. He said, “This is Beijing! The Tang family’s territory! Who dares to touch the Tang family? Isn’t he afraid of being found out? I still think it’s like what Big Sister said. Maybe he went on a vacation in a place with no signal?”

“Agreed.”

As the fourth sister, Tang Rongrong only said two words. Actually, she felt that she did not fit in here. Other than the fact that her elder sister and second sister’s guess was very reasonable, she could not think of any other possibility. She glanced at her fifth sister, who was deep in thought, from the corner of her eye and sighed.

This was probably the difference between a mortal and a genius.

The old master’s expression was dark. How could he have left so coincidentally? It was indeed possible for Lu Ming to do it alone, but this was not Shanghai! It was impossible to abduct someone without power here! However… If it was not Lu Ming, who else would go against the Tang family?

He was about to say something when his phone rang.

Butler He quickly handed the phone to him and said, “It’s Third Miss.”

Tang Rongrong rolled her eyes discreetly. Her third sister was really troublesome. She had gone to Shanghai with a man who was married and kept calling home from time to time. They could not ignore Tang Wenyi even if they wanted to! She deserved to have a lower status at home! The corners of her lips curled up slightly at the thought of her previous actions.

The sisters hoped that she had gotten into some big trouble outside again. No matter what, there was a limit to how much Old Master doted on Lu Ze. One day, when it was all gone, Third Sister would not be their match! They would be able to live a miserable life even without their help!

She said cynically, “Could it be something bad? The last time she went to visit Lu Ze, she actually talked nonsense to the public officials and made some ridiculous request. I doubt that she’s from the Tang family. Why is she defaming us?”

Chapter 209 Discussion

It would have been fine if he had not mentioned it, but now that he did, everyone recalled this matter. The prison visit was a very difficult matter to begin with. The reason why Tang Wenyi could go was because Old Master had gone around looking for connections. Even now, they could not forget the indescribable expression on her face. It was as if she had met a strange person!

However, it made sense. Ordinary people would definitely be anxious every day after being double-crossed and think of all sorts of ways to get rid of their suspicions. However, Lu Ze seemed to have no brain. He was like a boss every day and even asked for beautiful women to monitor him. Did he really treat the prison as his home?

It would be embarrassing if word got out.

So these words successfully ignited the old master’s anger. He picked up the phone unkindly and said, “No. 3, what do you want now? If you’re so free, I don’t mind finding something for you to do!” “It’s really something important this time! Yang Junming is missing!”

A panicked voice came from the other end.

Yang Junming?

Why does it sound familiar?

The old master pondered for a moment. He had to admit that his mind was blank and he could not remember anything. He asked, “Who is he?”

Tang Wenyi, who was far away in Shanghai, was puzzled. Why is Old Master’s memory getting worse? This project was a money tree. It has only been a short while, but he has forgotten about it.

“The boss of Gold Mountain oil field two years

ago.”

Gold Mountain oil field again!?

Two people had disappeared at once. He had no choice but to suspect that the Tang family had provoked an unknown big shot.

“Alright, I understand.”

He put down his phone and glanced at the faces of everyone present. Finally, his gaze stopped on Luo Xiangwen and he said, “Investigate what happened! Whether he’s alive or dead, he has to be found!”

How many years has it been!

It had been a long time since he had been provoked like this. They had disappeared one after another, and now in Old Master’s eyes, it had become a blatant declaration of war. Who is it! he thought. Who is so bold as to do such a thing? Is it their arch-enemy, the Xu family, or the Tang family? Or is it other small families that have colluded with each other?

He slammed the table and said coldly, “Outrageous! How could this happen! Isn’t this slapping my face in public? When I find out who the mastermind is, I’ll tear him to pieces! I’ll let him know that my Tang family is not easy to offend!”

The three sisters on the sofa looked at each other and did not dare to breathe loudly, afraid that he would be angry.

Only Tang Yajing said calmly, “Since they did something in the capital, with our Tang family’s power, wouldn’t it be easy to catch them? At that time, we can get Mr. Luo to interrogate the person behind the scenes. All the problems will be solved.”

Upon hearing this, the old master’s mood ndeed improved a lot. He sighed and rubbed his temples tiredly. This was really happening again!

Tang Wanxi tutted. If she had known that comforting him with a few words would improve his mood, she would have said a few words. But now, Fifth Sister had stolen the limelight. Suddenly, she noticed that Old Master was looking at Fourth Sister with a death gaze. She quickly poked the person beside her and said in a low voice, “Stop playing. Old Master is looking at you.”

Tang Rongrong instinctively looked up and met Old Master’s gaze. She frantically put away her phone and smiled awkwardly. “I was just too bored. Sorry, please don’t take offense…”

He snorted coldly and said, “I should be thankful that you’re already married. Otherwise, with your character, I think all the sons of prestigious families in the capital look down on you! Learn well from No. 5. Do you have to be the worst married sister? I think you only have fun in your mind! How could I have a daughter like you?”

Tang Rongrong’s expression froze as she thought to herself, Fifth Sister! It’s Fifth Sister all day! Other than Fifth Sister, who can please the old master the most, and has a similar personality? No matter what the rest of us do, the other party can’t see it! Why?! We clearly share the same blood! “Fourth Sister, do you think Old Master is wrong?”

Tang Yajing said calmly, “You look very aggrieved. We’re family. If you have any other thoughts, just say it. Don’t hide it. Otherwise, outsiders will think that our Tang family is cold-blooded! What do you think, Big Sister and Second Sister?” Tang Nishang and Tang Wanxi seemed to be lost in their thoughts when they were suddenly called up to answer a question. They shivered in tacit understanding at the same time. Seeing the good-for-nothings, the old master was even more disappointed in them. As older sisters, they were actually afraid of the youngest child?

What is this!? he thought.

Tang Nishang forced a smile and said, “Fifth Sister is right. Our family has always said whatever we want. We never hide anything. In addition, Old Master has always been very tolerant of us, so Fourth Sister can say whatever she wants.”

Chapter 210 Dark Net Mercenary Group

“Yes, yes, yes, yes. Old Master and Fifth Sister have said so much. Doesn’t Fourth Sister want to show her gratitude?”

Tang Wanxi echoed.

Now all the pressure was on No. 4. She laughed dryly and said, “Old Master, you’re right! How could I have any objections? I was just reflecting and forgot to respond. Fifth Sister, don’t be so suspicious all the time. Can’t you think of something good?” Even a deaf person would know that what she said just now was not to save her but to get her into deeper trouble!

If she did not answer well, her status in the old master’s heart would become even lower. No. 5 would relish having one less competitor! She is really vicious! Tang Rongrong thought.

Tang Yajing spread her hands and said, “I don’t think I said anything, right? Fourth Sister was the one who thought wrongly first. But if you think there’s anything wrong, I can apologize to you first. After all, I’m not a saint. If you misunderstand me, that will hurt our sisterhood. Don’t you think so?”

In just a few words, Tang Rongrong’s unilateral recollection of what happened not long ago had been turned into a ‘misunderstanding.’ This made her so angry that she did not know what to say. In the end, she could only put on a fake smile and say, “It’s alright. Perhaps I’m thinking too much. Fifth Sister, don’t take it to heart.”

Just as they were chatting happily, Luo Xiangwen strode in. He came not far from Old Master and said, “The results of the investigation are out. The person the Tang family sent to bribe the Gold Mountain oil field was Zheng Jun. Yesterday afternoon, he was killed in a car accident in the suburbs. That person seemed to be a drunk driver, but we haven’t found him yet.”

Car accident?

The old master asked with a complicated expression, “What about Yang Junming?”

“… It was also a car accident. Even the assistant who took our money back then died in the same car accident.”

All three of them were involved in a car accident. It was difficult for them not to suspect that someone had done something to them. Otherwise, why would they all die in the same way?

Tang Yajing rubbed her chin and said, “It seems like someone is investigating what happened two years ago. However, there are so many car accidents. Don’t the officials have any questions? Or did someone talk to them and try to resolve this matter as quickly as possible? Oh right, are you sure that the corpses were them?”

It would be bad if it was not them. No matter what, these three people more or less knew some of the Tang family’s dark history. If outsiders knew, it would definitely cause considerable trouble for the Tang family. “I’ve already seen the ones in Beijing and checked with Shanghai. It’s them.”

Luo Xiangwen paused for a moment before continuing, “As for the officials, because they couldn’t find the culprits, the cases were closed this morning. I’m not sure if there was any tampering involved because the most important surveillance cameras were either too remote and not installed, or happened to have broken down. If I didn’t go and claim them, they would probably become nameless corpses.”

He took out his phone and looked at the screen. There was still no new information. He said, “In addition, I followed your instructions and investigated the people who recently entered and left Beijing. I didn’t find any suspicious people. If I’m not wrong, the people who killed them would have sneaked in, so it’s very easy to erase any tracks.” As soon as he finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent.

Tang Nishang pursed her lips tightly. Who exactly did this? And what was their motive? How could it be an ordinary person who could clear up the evidence so thoroughly? Could it be that the other big families in Beijing have made a move? If… it’s true, won’t the Tang family be in danger now? Who knows who will die next?

Should I find an excuse to go overseas for a few days? she wondered.

At the thought of this, she looked at Tang Yajing and shook her head. She thought to herself, Isn’t it giving my opponent a chance? If Fifth Sister takes the opportunity to fawn over the old master, perhaps when I return, the family head will have changed! I’d better go back and get my husband to investigate.

“This method of murder is really too rigorous.”

The old master even began to suspect that real murderers were involved. Otherwise, how could they be so familiar with the process of killing?

Tang Yajing seemed to have thought of something and said, “If I remember correctly, only the Dark Net Mercenary Group can set up the murder scene so perfectly, right?”

Dark Net Mercenary Group?!

The others were stunned!

It was not that they were unfamiliar with this name. On the contrary, it was like a thunderclap in their ears! There was no one who did not know about wealthy families like theirs. There were always a few people they could not tolerate, and if these people were not from ordinary families, they would spend a lot of money to hire the Dark Net Mercenary Group to eliminate them!

Moreover, since the group was established, there had been no failures. The completion rate of the missions was 100%. No one knew who the boss of the mercenary group was or how long it had existed. It was just that one day, they suddenly found out the other party’s contact number. No matter how they investigated, they could not find the specific location.

It was so mysterious that it was scary!

Chapter 211 Blacklist

Of course, while using this saber had its advantages, it was also fraught with fear and suspicion. To them, the mercenary group was like the sword of Damocles. No one knew when they would be killed by this weapon!

However, it was precisely because of this guess that they narrowed the pool of suspects. Only people of their status could contact the Dark Net Mercenary Group. Ordinary people could not possibly know of their existence. Moreover, even if they did, they could not afford to pay that expensive fee. After all, this mercenary group was priced according to the target’s social status and power.

The higher the status, the more expensive it was.

The cheapest was at least 500 thousand yuan!

The old master stroked the antique in his hand and said, “It’s indeed very possible that it’s their work. In addition, there are only a few people who hold a grudge against me. Now it’s much easier to track down who did it. I happen to have the contact number of the mercenary group. I’ll call them now to ask.”

With that, he picked up his phone and dialed a short number. When the call was connected, he said, “Hello, I’m Tang Boyan from the Tang family. Have you received my list recently? Who is the other party? If you can tell me, I’ll transfer 5 million yuan to you immediately. What do you think?”

Faced with the Dark Net Mercenary Group, his words became more respectful. After all, they were not people he could afford to offend!

A laugh that was processed through a digital sound mixer came from the other end. “Mr. Tang, I think you should understand our rules. No matter how much money you give, we won’t sell our employer’s information. In addition, the Dark Net Mercenary Group only kills people and doesn’t sell information. Is there anything else?”

“Are you dissatisfied with the price? I can double it. And if you want to develop in Beijing in the future, I can give you a backdoor! Although the Tang family can’t compare to the top families, it’s still far better than those small families! If you collaborate with me, you will only earn money!”

Old Master frowned.

He tried to move the other party with great benefits, but unfortunately, there were countless forces fawning over them every day. Why would they care about the Tang family? And they were showing such a superior attitude.

On the other side of the world, in an ancient castle in a certain country. A woman in a black cheongsam was sitting leisurely on the sofa, taking small sips of red wine. When she heard this on the phone, she clicked her tongue. If not for the fact that Tang Boyan could be a potential client, she would not have explained so patiently. If the other party was slightly inferior, she would have hung up.

“Sorry, Mr. Tang, as I said before, I can’t tell you who your employer is. If you continue to pester me, the Dark Net Mercenary Group will automatically blacklist you. If there is anyone you want to kill in the future, I look forward to working with you. Do you have any other questions?”

“… No.”

After getting an affirmative answer, the woman hung up the phone without hesitation. She sneered in disdain and said, “He really thinks highly of himself. I think he has been sitting in that position for too long and doesn’t know his place! How could he have information about that gentleman?”

That gentleman?

If he remembered correctly, it was the mysterious order that the team had received recently.

The subordinate who was half-kneeling on the ground looked up and asked carefully, “Commander, what is the identity of that person? After all, Tang Boyan dominates the center of China’s capital. If we attack the Tang family recklessly, aren’t we afraid of getting revenge?”

Now he was not the only one curious about the other party’s identity. Even his colleagues were investigating this person in secret, but they could not find anything!

“Him?”

The woman let out a tinkling laugh as if she had heard a joke. She said, “I think it’s not impossible for him to surpass the Tang family with his tactics. In my opinion, he’s a miracle! If I give you a few months, can you acquire more famous companies? And they’re all leading companies in various fields!”

She seemed to be in a good mood, so she did not mind saying a bit more.