After leaving Ying Baolin's villa, I immediately called Han Jinlun.
On the phone, I repeatedly warned Han Jinlun not to take Shen Mengqing and Xu Peiyu to large hospitals with many people and prying eyes. It would be better to find some small clinics that are overlooked. Since Ying Baolin was so enraged that he couldn't control his anger and openly fell out with me, I had to guard against him.
After hanging up the phone, feeling that it was still not entirely safe, I decided to go and meet up with Han Jinlun.
As soon as I left the gate of the Heyuan villa area and before I reached the main road, a black Mercedes Benz suddenly stopped in front of me.
As the driver got out and went around to open the rear passenger door, Luo Qiyun, with her shoulder-length curly hair, slowly got out of the seat.
The moment she stood in front of me, Luo Qiyun stared at me intently and then greeted me coldly.
"Long time no see, Chen Xiang!"
"What do you want?"
I ignored Luo Qiyun's greeting and directly asked her the reason for blocking my way.
Not minding my attitude, Luo Qiyun asked with a light laugh, "Don't be nervous. Is it convenient to talk?"
Hearing this, I nodded subtly.
Seeing this, Luo Qiyun immediately gestured with her eyes, asking me to get into the back seat of her car.
As Luo Qiyun slipped into the back seat, I cast an extremely subtle glance at Cheng Minglang.
Cheng Minglang, who understood my intention, said nothing and directly turned around to the front passenger seat of the black Mercedes, opened the door, and got in.
As if she had anticipated my caution, Luo Qiyun did not look forward but directly said, "Chen Xiang, I've always disliked beating around the bush when I speak and act."
"I've come to find you to convey Mr. Ying's intentions."
"Mr. Ying said he's willing to accept his losses and let you leave Wenzhou, or even Zhejiang Province, safely, but..."
"There's a prerequisite!"
As expected!
It was not far from my own deductions. Xu Qihan's sudden defeat was beyond Ying Baolin's expectations. Letting me go so easily in the villa earlier was actually a helpless move under the prevailing circumstances. Luo Qiyun's appearance now was the best reflection of his true feelings.
Although I hadn't spent too much time with Ying Baolin, I had some understanding of his way of doing things.
First show, then don't contend! This was Ying Baolin's consistent style. It was like when I first arrived in Ruichi. To annex all the underground casinos in Wenzhou, Ying Baolin's attitude was to spread rumors first and then act. Even when Wen Yunjin specifically asked to take me away later, he called the former first, without taking me away directly.
All in all, although Ying Baolin was overbearing, he was still somewhat orderly in his overbearingness. Unlike ordinary big shots who resorted to unreasonable and forceful methods without regard for any martial ethics. Of course, Ying Baolin's preference for the "first show, then don't contend" approach only meant that he followed some rules, but it didn't mean he was a reasonable person. As a big shot in one area, Ying Baolin's considerations in his actions and decisions were more focused on the aftermath. He didn't want to be criticized by some competitors or busybodies afterward.
...
Seeing that I remained silent, Luo Qiyun continued on her own, "The prerequisite for letting you go is that you must give up your spot in the main competition of the Gambling King Tournament!"
"If you are willing to cooperate, Mr. Ying said he can guarantee that from now on, in Wenzhou, you will go your own way, and he will go his own way!"
"If there's an opportunity, we can even cooperate and make money together again!"
"Conversely, if you are unwilling to cooperate, it means you are completely at odds with him!"
"If you choose this path, then starting from where you got off the car, your personal safety and the safety of everyone around you will not be guaranteed!"
"Do you understand what I'm saying?"
Among Ying Baolin's many followers, Luo Qiyun was undoubtedly the most fanatical. If Jiang Xiaowan was like a shield in Ying Baolin's hand, firmly protecting him... then Luo Qiyun was the sharp sword in Ying Baolin's other hand, used for conquering and expanding territory!
When dealing with someone like Luo Qiyun, there was no need to reason with her. Because it was simply impossible to reason with her! So, I didn't say a word but responded to her with action.
I opened the door, got out of the car, and then closed the door heavily.
Bang!
Seeing me get out of the car, Cheng Minglang immediately got out of the front passenger seat.
This scene made Luo Qiyun frown, and a spark of anger ignited in her eyes.
Seeing me walk further and further away without saying a word, Luo Qiyun, suppressing her anger, opened the car door.
Staring intently at my retreating back, she said coldly, "Chen Xiang, since you are so unappreciative, don't blame our Mr. Ying for not showing any old feelings!"
After speaking, she closed the car door again.
As the driver started the car, the black Mercedes immediately drove out of the villa area.
Just as Luo Qiyun left, ten or so people got out of two vans parked by the roadside on the road outside the villa area.
These people were all holding weapons. They didn't approach, but stood guarding the intersection where I and Cheng Minglang were about to walk. Clearly, these people intended to keep me and Cheng Minglang there.
Just then, a taxi with its turn signal on drove into the small road of the villa area. Before it could even accelerate inwards, the thugs blocking the entrance to the small road immediately rushed forward with their weapons towards the taxi. One man, who looked like the leader, was even hitting the car body with the steel pipe in his hand, making loud banging sounds.
As soon as the taxi driver pulled over and opened the door to confront the thug... he saw the man grip the steel pipe tightly and suddenly smash it down heavily onto the car's hood.
Bang!!!
The moment the muffled sound was heard, a large dent appeared in the engine hood.
This scene frightened the taxi driver, who immediately turned the car around, started it, and prepared to leave. The passenger in the car also quickly got out of the back seat and fled in a panic.
Seeing this, my face instantly turned grim. To be honest, I never expected Ying Baolin's "first show, then don't contend" tactic to be so extreme this time. He was clearly trying to block me completely! Moreover, due to the previous news incident, I couldn't resolve it through normal legal channels. Thinking of this, I suddenly understood why Ying Baolin had said those things to me in the villa earlier. This time, the reason he was playing so unscrupulously was most likely to force me to call the police for help, and then control me without any effort.