Zheng Yunhe had always been known for his schemes and ruthlessness.
He had been preparing for today for several years, and he was only
waiting for an opportunity. And he found his chance when the Song
family spoke up for Xiao Shun.
“I’m afraid the
Zheng family doesn’t have that big of a stomach for such a big meal!”
Song Lianghai said angrily.
“Mr. Song, you
misunderstand. It is not only the Zheng family. My family and our
many good friends are all envious. The Song family has been in
possession of so many resources for so long.” Sikong Jie said.
“We will soon
find out if our stomachs are big enough.” Zheng Yunhe fiddled
with the Buddhist beads in his hand and said in an emotionless tone.
“Then I’ll be
waiting for your good news!”
Song Lianghai got up
indignantly and walked directly towards the door.
Boom!
Song Lianghai had
just walked out of Little Persia.
A muffled thunder
came from the silvery gray sky.
He subconsciously
looked up at the oppressive night sky.
They say thunder in
winter was a bad omen.
Nonsense, he said
with a grim face.
“Sir, what’s
wrong?” The assitant at his side asked.
“Nothing. Let’s
go.”
After he got into
the car, he remained distracted and thought for a while. He looked up
and said to the driver, “Drive me back to the manor.”
The car started and
headed all the way towards the Song manor.
“I brought some
good tea with me this time. If you would also like to try some, you
can stay. Otherwise, you guys can feel free to leave as well.”
Zheng Yunhe said
with narrowed eyes. The crowd knew what he meant. Staying meant
choosing to be on the side of the Zheng and the Sikong family, while
leaving meant the opposite choice.
Yao Zhenshu was in a
bit of a dilemma. The Yao family finally had the opportunity to
approach the Song family, and at this time they had to make such a
difficult choice. This choice may have a bearing on the Yao family’s
future for years or even decades.
Not only the Yao
family, several other small families also had the same problem.
In the end, a few of
them chose to leave, while the vast majority of them stayed. After
all, if the Zheng and the Sikong family united, they would be much
stronger than the Song family.
“Mr. Zheng, I’m
not feeling well lately, so also I’ll go home first. But I’m quite
interested in your tea. Maybe you can have your people send some to
my house?” Ouyang Long said.
Of course Zheng
Yunhe knew what he meant. The Ouyang family just didn’t want to get
involved. So he nodded and said with a smile, “Of course.”
It was already
winter, and there were only a few people and cars on the road at this
time of year. Very occasionally they would see one or two
hunched-over passersby hurrying along.
“Watch out!”
Their car passed
through a remote section of the road, and suddenly a large truck came
whistling toward them. The high beams immediately blinded their eyes,
and Song Lianghai shouted.
“Boom!”
With a loud bang, the two cars had collided together. The violent
collision instantly threw Song Lianghai to the side, and his head hit
the window glass heavily.
He then lost
consciousness as his eyes went black.
The night was bloody
in Stillwater.
The river that ran
through the city was stained red with blood, and dozens of bodies
floated down the river.
Tribal Pawnshop was
shut down on suspicion of money laundering.
Canary Restaurant
was reported to have a stash of illegal drugs and was suspended.
Stillwater
Prosperity Chemical Plant was shut down for violating environmental
regulations.
Grove Cotton Factory
exploded, killing ten and injuring three.
Overnight, the Song
family’s businesses were all in trouble and the family was in
chaos.
…
“Something
seems to have happened to the Song family.”
While they were
eating breakfast, Yao Cen swiped open her phone to browse the news
for the day, and a shocking incident came right into her eyes. She
knew that Xiao Shun had some friendship with the Song family, and
they bought Starline Bio with the support of the Song family.
“Take a look.”
She looked up at him
and handed her phone to Xiao Shun.
Xiao Shun put down
his chopsticks and took the phone. He couldn’t help but frown.
“It seems like
someone is targeting the Song family.”
“I feel the
same.”
“The Song
family is such a huge monster that these little things won’t even
hurt them. They certainly don’t need you guys to worry about them.
Just eat your breakfast.” Liu Yunxiang said.
“Mom is right.”
Xiao Shun handed the phone back to Yao Cen and laughed lightly.
The Song family had
been in Stillwater for decades. They have been through all possible
adversities and challenges. They had had very deep roots in this
city, and they must be able to handle these things, Xiao Shun thought
to himself.
At eight o’clock, as
usual, he and Yao Cen drove to the office.
However, when they
were just halfway there, he received a phone call from Song Linger.
She was sobbing and could barely finish her sentence, “Master,
can you save my Grandpa Lianghai? He’s dying.”
“Which hospital
is it? I’m on my way over.”
Xiao Shun’s brows
were furrowed. The girl had always been optimistic, and since she was
already so anxious, it must have been something very urgent.
“We’re at the
city hospital, Master… Just hurry up, and I’ll wait for you at the
entrance.”
“Okay, I know.”
He hung up the phone, and before he even spoke, he heard Yao Cen say,
“Where?”
“The city
hospital.”
She spun the car
around and sped toward the hospital.
When the two arrived
at the hospital, Song Linger was already waiting at the entrance.
“Master, Miss
Yao.” She greeted them with red eyes.
“We can talk
while we walk.” Xiao Shun said.
Song Linger nodded
and the three of them walked quickly towards the emergency
department.
Song Lianghai had
been missing all night, and they kept receiving bad news about their
business. They didn’t have to think about it to know that the odds
were that something had happened to Song Lianghai.
They started
searching for him all over the city and finally when it was already
before dawn they found him in a remote place.
At this time he and
his car were left under a slope. His hands and feet had been cut off.
Due to excessive blood loss, he was already dying when he was brought
to the hospital.
“Mr. Xiao.”
Song Zhenhai was also there and he greeted Xiao Shun after he saw
him.
After Xiao Shun
nodded at him, he approached the hospital bed.
At this moment, a
young man in his early thirties looked at him with his eyes wide open
and asked, “You are Xiao Shun. Do you know how much trouble you
have brought to our family? Because of you our family has offended
the Zheng and the Sikong family, and my grandfather has suffered such
a disaster…”
He was Song Yun,
Song Lianghai’s grandson.
“Song Yun, what
are you talking about?” Song Linger hurriedly said.
“Shut up, Yun.
don’t talk nonsense!” Song Zhenhai also lightly rebuked, and
then he said to Xiao Shun with worry, “Mr. Xiao, don’t listen to
his nonsense. Liang Hai doesn’t have much time left, please help
him.”
Xiao Shun nodded and
carefully checked on Song Lianghai, who was lying unconscious on the
hospital bed. He frowned deeply. It was just cruel. Although he could
definitely save his life, his arms and legs were just beyond help.
“I can save his
life, but…” he said and suddenly paused.
“But what? Just
say it, Mr. Xiao.” Song Zhenhai said anxiously.
“Maybe he’ll
have to use a wheelchair from now on.”
“As long as he
is alive.” Song Zhenhai said. This was already the best result
he could think of.
Song Lianghai’s
injuries had been treated by the doctors and they had given him a
blood transfusion. Now, he needed to deal with only his head and
body, which had been so badly injured. And after Xiao Shun used Ghost
Door Thirteen Needles to help him unblock some blood vessels and
tendons, he gave a few prescriptions to Song Zhenhai.