Chapter 2656 - 2718: Sunx Mingdong
Meeting Sunx Mingdong again, Li Yifei felt nothing much; he only remembered this person and the things he did, but without much emotion. On the other hand, it was different for Zheng Mingrui. Back then, the two competed over Lin Wanqing. No, to be precise, it was about how he and Lin Wanqing avoided Sunx Mingdong’s pestering.
Relying on his status, Sunx bullied Zheng Mingrui and intimidated him through power, until Li Yifei stepped in, and they had no further contact. Today, upon meeting again, the situation was different. Sunx Mingdong had lost his family background and had seen Li Yifei’s ruthlessness, heard of his reputation and story, and now he was intimidated. As he watched the two walk toward him, Sunx Mingdong grew nervous, holding his breath.
"Truly, we meet where least expected, Sunx Mingdong. Are you enjoying your leisure?" Zheng Mingrui walked over with a mischievous smile, squinting at the other. He clearly had a psychological advantage, as Lin Wanqing’s relationship with him was very good, something Sunx Mingdong could never disrupt back then, and still cannot now.
"Do you... need something?" Sunx Mingdong tensed up, nervously watching the two.
"Why so nervous? I’m not going to discipline you," Zheng Mingrui said with a hint of disdain. Glancing at Li Yifei and seeing no reaction, Zheng Mingrui continued, "Since we’ve met, let’s chat a bit."
"There’s nothing to talk about. Li Yifei, I can’t provoke you. Is it okay if I just avoid you? Besides, I haven’t messed with you this time!" Sunx Mingdong said, trying to leave.
Li Yifei spoke, "I didn’t say you could go."
Sunx Mingdong froze. He’s not afraid of Zheng Mingrui, even if Zheng can fight, so what? But Li Yifei... this man is a demon! Even a fierce wolf was killed on the spot, and the other two young heirs were taken down without question. As for him... he’s done the same things, so wouldn’t he be in trouble too? Moreover, someone as formidable as Snow Falcon, although not killed on the spot, mysteriously died the next day.
Now with the two of them looking for him... Sunx Mingdong secretly gritted his teeth. With just one sentence from Li Yifei, "I didn’t say you could go," he dared not move. His facial muscles twitched as he said, "Is there anything else?"
It’s ’is there anything else’ and not ’do you need something,’ showing his nervousness and lack of confidence.
Seeing his reaction, Li Yifei guessed some things and said coolly, "Don’t you know what you’ve done in the Flying Hawk Squad?"
"I..." Sunx Mingdong’s heart skipped, thinking to himself, is it really about those things? His face turned ugly, his muscles stiffened, his demeanor weakened, and he said, "I don’t know what you’re talking about, but I haven’t provoked either of you, and you shouldn’t trouble me."
"Hahaha!" Zheng Mingrui burst out laughing. This guy was even worse than before; of course, it could be just because he met Li Yifei.
Li Yifei didn’t laugh and said, "We need to understand some things from you."
"Alright, here then?" Sunx Mingdong, knowing he couldn’t hide, said.
Li Yifei turned to leave, but Zheng Mingrui said, "Follow us."
The three returned to the house. Li Yifei and Zheng Mingrui sat down. Sunx Mingdong wanted to sit but remained standing. Li Yifei said, "Sit, after all, we know each other. I won’t make things too hard for you, but you can’t avoid responsibility for Snow Falcon’s issue. You need to explain something."
It really is about that, it really is! Sunx Mingdong thought to himself. He pulled over a chair, slowly sat down, and cautiously looked at Li Yifei and Zheng Mingrui, saying, "I... I did indeed do some things with Snow Falcon, but it wasn’t my will. The whole squad was like that. If I didn’t do it... it would have been very bad for me!"
Li Yifei nodded slightly, saying, "Explain thoroughly. Mingrui, take notes."
"Okay!" Zheng Mingrui pretended to reach into his jacket, not taking out pen and paper but a phone for video recording.
Sunx Mingdong gritted his teeth. He wasn’t afraid of Snow Falcon and others troubling him, as they’re all dead. What trouble could they make? But he feared implicating himself, given those things... he was heavily involved.
"It’s best if you honestly explain because many before you have confessed clearly. If your stories don’t match, someone’s bound to get in trouble," Li Yifei said lightly. These words erased Sunx Mingdong’s tiny bit of caution.
Li Yifei and Zheng Mingrui happened upon him by chance, leading to this interrogation. Unexpectedly, this impromptu questioning revealed some truths, which although only Sunx Mingdong’s one-sided perspective, directed the case towards a new direction.
Frightened by this, Sunx Mingdong confessed to some things, such as the ’bad deeds’ he did with Snow Falcon, violating discipline and military regulations, illegal activities, even involving killings on assignments. These were enough to send them to a military tribunal.
Furthermore, Sunx Mingdong confessed that through him, Snow Falcon contacted the head of the Sunx family, a senior official from a certain department. They established contact, and there were transactions involved, making it far from the simple matter Snow Falcon described. Sunx Mingdong didn’t know how much Li Yifei knew, as he couldn’t discern anything from his expression, so he spilled everything like beans from a bamboo tube. Just these confessions alone meant doom for the Sunx family, and serious doom at that.
Li Yifei interrupted him, asking, "Did your grandfather really cooperate with him?"
"Yes... although I don’t know why, we did cooperate!"
"Continue."
"That’s all. Those illegal activities, I admit, I was involved, but the family’s matters were orchestrated by Snow Falcon. He’s the real culprit; it has nothing to do with my grandfather."
"You don’t need to say that." Li Yifei said.
Sunx Mingdong’s grandfather holds a high position, but not to the point of being insanely powerful. What truly startled Li Yifei was the strength behind the Sunx Family. It was a major family from Capital City, one of Huaxia’s top families today. They weren’t top because of wealth, but because of their status. The family had a top-level leader.
Li Yifei had learned this information a few years ago. Crucially, the leader was the head of the Flying Hawk Squad. Li Yifei had been received several times by this leader... Looking at it this way, no wonder Sunx Mingdong could easily join the Flying Hawk Squad; there were many connections involved.
Li Yifei took a deep breath. This was an important discovery. Could it be that they’ve already uncovered the hidden big boss behind it? No, no, the leader doesn’t... have the cultivation level. Li Yifei hesitated upon thinking this. The leader may not have cultivation, but in such a top family, who can guarantee there’s no top-tier strong individual? It’s not just possible; it’s certain.
With such top-tier families, who doesn’t have an elder, a consecrator, or a master stationed for safety, even if they don’t cause disputes?
If Li Yifei hadn’t established a family, it’s estimated that many large families would have extended olive branches and even promised a heap of benefits.
Sunx Mingdong contemplated whether he had said too much. Opposite him, Li Yifei’s expression was indecisive. Previously, he had no expression. Wouldn’t this person get angry and finish him off right here?
Thinking of this, Sunx Mingdong felt uneasy, fervently praying the other party wouldn’t act impulsively.
Li Yifei didn’t notice Sunx Mingdong’s reaction. After pondering for a while, he said, "Why hasn’t that leader reacted to Snow Falcon’s actions? He’s responsible for the Flying Hawk Squad and couldn’t be completely unaware of changes within it!"
"This matter... actually isn’t hard. He hasn’t been around for the past two years, reports are easy to fabricate, and when leaders come occasionally, it’s easy to fool them!"
"No leaders have come in the past two years? How is that possible? Not two years, even two months is unlikely." Zheng Mingrui said.
Sunx Mingdong shrugged and said, "I don’t know. I’m not at that level, nor can I understand it. No one has come, and it’s completely different from the previous Flying Hawk Squad. If I had to describe it... it’s like we’ve been exiled."
"Exiled..." Li Yifei squinted his eyes, then thought of a possibility. He was startled and said, "Stay here now. I’m going to check on something. Mingrui, you stay behind."
Zheng Mingrui nodded and said, "Alright, boss, go ahead."
Sunx Mingdong didn’t understand. He only saw Li Yifei take a few steps out, leaving just him and Zheng Mingrui in the room. Zheng Mingrui was currently in an absolute position of advantage. Sunx Mingdong hesitated for a moment but still asked, "When are you and... Lin Wanqing getting married?"
Zheng Mingrui felt quite surprised. It seemed Li Yifei indeed stunned this Second-Generation Heir. Since he wasn’t causing trouble, he wasn’t overly aggressive, and said, "Soon, maybe this year, maybe next year."
Sunx Mingdong nodded upon hearing and showed a hint of regret on his face, saying, "That’s also good. She’s very happy with you."
"You say that, but Wanqing is indeed happy with me. We both like each other, love each other, share joys and sorrows, and eventually step into the hall of marriage. That’s the best ending!" Zheng Mingrui said.
Sunx Mingdong said, "It’s rather enviable."
"What, did you have a change of heart today, Second-Generation Heir? Haven’t you played with many women these years? Are you going to lament about not having true love next?" Zheng Mingrui said.
Sunx Mingdong smiled helplessly and said, "Everyone has different growth environments. I’ve experienced things different from you, and the people around me are different too. You could say I turned out that way or was influenced by my surroundings, but... Lin Wanqing wasn’t touched by me, and now it seems to be a good thing. She’s very happy with you, so speaking of this matter alone, I truly wish you well, though I’d still love to punch you right now."
"Hahaha." Zheng Mingrui burst into laughter, and after he calmed down, he said, "Alright, I’ll accept that wish."