Chapter 1749 - 2051: Zhu Family’s Request for Aid (1)
Looking at Nanrong Wanqing in front of him, Ling Chen suddenly flashed a smile and nodded: "I believe what you say. Rest assured, I will have someone send you back shortly." After speaking, he stood up and walked straight out of the private room.
Leaving the room, Beison, who had been guarding outside the door, immediately walked over and asked, "Mr. Ling, how did it go?"
"All sorted, send someone to escort her out later. Remember! Don’t reveal our identities."
"Don’t worry, we’re professionals at this." Pausing, Beison couldn’t help but ask, "Mr. Ling, are you really sure they won’t speak to the police about us?"
Ling Chen smiled slightly, nodding confidently: "I’m a hundred percent sure."
At the airport boulevard carjacking, Ling Chen had instructed Beison to mention two keywords, one being ’Dr. Jiang’ and the other ’Mr. Chen’. When Jiang Yue’e heard these titles, she’d definitely think of the Netherworld Snake. This way, she wouldn’t dare say much to the police. Anything involving the Netherworld Snake, she’d handle with caution.
"By the way! Mr. Ling, I just received news from our men that Jiang Yue’e has already returned to the city, only Yang He took the flight."
"Is that so? That’s great." Ling Chen smiled to himself, seems like his psychological tactics have worked. Jiang Yue’e must have believed Beison’s words, assuming it was the Netherworld Snake warning her, so she wouldn’t dare act rashly for now.
However, Ling Chen couldn’t guarantee his plan would hold for long. After all, Jiang Yue’e used to be part of the Netherworld Snake, she should have ways to uncover the truth. Once she discovers it’s not the Netherworld Snake, she would definitely take Nanrong Wanqing abroad again.
Thus, he must cherish this moment.
"Jiang Yue’e..." Ling Chen murmured her name, a hint of sharpness flashing in his eyes. Although she’s Nanrong Wanqing’s mother, he had lost all good feelings toward her long ago, instead he very much disliked such a person.
Yet, he had to admit Jiang Yue’e was indeed a smart person. She didn’t directly erase Nanrong Wanqing’s memory of him but instead portrayed him as a callous person. If Nanrong Wanqing just forgot him, he had many ways to get close to her, to be together again. But now, Nanrong Wanqing resented and rejected him, not even wanting to look at him.
Although Bai Zhangqiu told him that taking Nanrong Wanqing to those memorable places might awaken her past memories. However, now even getting close to Nanrong Wanqing was difficult, let alone taking her out.
Annoying!
Ling Chen rubbed his eyebrow, Jiang Yue’e’s move was ruthless.
Leaving the nightclub, Ling Chen independently took a car back to the Dragon Tiger Hall. Beison was in charge of Nanrong Wanqing’s matter, they would take her to a safe place, no need for him to worry.
Back at the Dragon Tiger Hall, Ling Chen was about to go back to his room when Tian Hanzhong quickly came over and said, "Ling, Mr. He asks you to go to the reception room."
"Reception room?" Ling Chen asked curiously, "Who’s here?"
"Guests from the Zhu family."
Ling Chen nodded, "Alright, I got it."
Since it’s someone from the Zhu family, he certainly can’t neglect it. Immediately, he hurried to the reception room, and as soon as he entered, he saw Zhu Houchang sitting next to He Ziyun, the two were chatting very cordially. Upon seeing Ling Chen enter, Zhu Houchang immediately stood up and proactively approached.
"Mr. Zhu, why didn’t you give me a heads-up that you were coming, so I could go meet you." Ling Chen shook Zhu Houchang’s hand with a smile.
"No need to be so polite, I know you’re a busy person, wouldn’t dare bother you."
"Come on, everyone have a seat."
When the three settled down, Ling Chen asked, "Is Family Head Zhu’s health alright?"
"Thanks for your concern, the family head’s health is very good." As soon as he finished speaking, He Ziyun chimed in, "Ling Chen, Mr. Zhu is here at Dragon Tiger Hall this time for some important matters."
"Oh? Mr. Zhu, is there something important?"
Zhu Houchang smiled wryly and said, "To be honest, I’m here seeking aid. Ling Chen, we and the family head really have no choice but to thick-face come to you."
Upon hearing this, Ling Chen exclaimed, "Seeking aid? Mr. Zhu, what’s going on?" Ling Chen knew the Zhu family’s strength very well, not to mention those elite assassins, the Zhu family at least has two assassins at Heavenly List level, that’s the Zhu family’s foundation. Now the Zhu family reached out for aid, indicating their opponent is formidable.
"Sigh!" Zhu Houchang sighed and said helplessly, "These past two days, many members of the Zhu family have been assassinated, this matter quickly attracted our attention. After the bodies were brought back, we checked carefully and found they were all ambushed and killed. Our Zhu family, being assassins skilled in assassination, prefer dark environments, definitely can’t be ambushed. But the facts lay bare, we can’t deny it. The family head and I think those who ambushed them must also be skilled in assassination."
Ling Chen’s heart stirred, his expression slightly changed and said, "Mr. Zhu, could it be..."
"Correct!" Zhu Houchang nodded, "We investigated through various channels and found the ones responsible were assassins from the Netherworld Snake. Frankly, over the years, our Zhu family and the Netherworld Snake have been leaving each other alone, never thought they’d come after us."
Seeing Zhu Houchang sighing deeply, Ling Chen and He Ziyun exchanged glances, both showing a hint of worry.
"Perhaps... I know the reason." He Ziyun hesitated before speaking.
"Really?" Zhu Houchang perked up, "Mr. He, why is the Netherworld Snake targeting our Zhu family?"
"If my guess is correct, it should be because of us. A few days ago, we launched an action against the Netherworld Snake. At the time, we led a siege on the Netherworld Snake headquarters. Many assassins from the Netherworld Snake pursued and intercepted us, and later, when left with no other choice, we asked Zhu Qing for help. She brought Zhu family’s assassins to ambush secretly, eventually annihilating the Netherworld Snake’s assassins. I’m thinking, perhaps because of this, the Netherworld Snake sought out your Zhu family."
"Mr. Zhu, truly sorry," Ling Chen said, "because of us, the Zhu family got implicated. Rest assured, since it’s our fault, we’ll definitely help the Zhu family solve this issue."
Zhu Houchang waved his hand, "Ling Chen, you mustn’t say that, this isn’t your fault. The Zhu family made an agreement with you, those assassins were sent to you by the Zhu family, they will serve you for life, whatever you ask them to do is expected, so you don’t need to feel guilty. Anyway, the Zhu family and the Netherworld Snake aren’t facing off for the first time. Since they want to cause trouble, let them come, our Zhu family will not back down."