142: Chapter 140: Subduing Brother Niu 142: Chapter 140: Subduing Brother Niu “Humph,” Tangyu said with a faint smile as he looked at Tiger.
“It seems you don’t care about your boss’s life or death.
Alright then, go ahead and shoot.”
“You—” Tiger was furious, unable to believe that his opponent was so unyielding.
He truly wished he could shoot Tangyu dead right there.
“Humph, I’ll say it one last time, heal my boss quickly, or don’t think about leaving here alive.”
Suddenly, Tangyu kicked swiftly at Tiger’s foot.
It was so sudden, so quick.
And since Tiger’s attention was on Tangyu’s face, he didn’t expect Tangyu would make a move against him.
The kick landed heavily on Tiger’s ankle.
The massive impact made Tangyu slip and he flew up into the air, falling down.
Tiger was somewhat skilled too, and in a crisis, he smacked his hand down on the ground, trying to support himself so he wouldn’t fall.
However, the hand that was holding the gun suddenly felt empty, and he saw that the gun had landed in Tangyu’s hand.
By the time Tiger had propped himself up, he found Tangyu pointing the gun at his head.
His expression turned ice-cold and ugly instantly.
Seeing Tangyu’s move, everyone else also tensely aimed their guns at Tangyu, their gazes fixed on him, ready to shoot if he made any move.
The skills of Tangyu also shocked everyone once again.
He had subdued Tiger, the fiercest fighter here, with just one move.
“I’ve said it before, I hate it when people point a gun at me,” Tangyu said coldly.
This was directed at Tiger, but also meant for everyone else.
After speaking, Tangyu looked towards Brother Niu, who was in excruciating pain.
Sweat beads the size of beans appeared on Niu’s head, veins bulging, his face twisted in agony.
Gritting his teeth, Niu struggled to speak, “Stop.
Everyone get out.”
Everyone hesitated, looking at Brother Niu.
“Get the hell out!” Brother Niu suddenly roared.
Old Fourth waved his hand, signaling everyone to leave.
He walked over and helped Tiger up.
Tiger cast a deep glance at Tangyu, then followed the others out.
After everyone had left, they closed the office door.
“It’s much quieter now,” Tangyu said, tossing the gun he had snatched from Tiger casually onto the table.
“Alright, Tangyu, you’re ruthless.
I admit defeat today.
Just say what you want,” Brother Niu said.
Tangyu looked at Brother Niu and said, “This pain must be unbearable, you’re managing to withstand it though.
But I think you can only hold on for a maximum of ten minutes, and not even two minutes have passed.
You still have time to endure.
I’ve always been clear about gratitude and grudges.
Those who provoke me never end up well.
I’ve already been lenient with you a few times, but today you dared to make such a vicious move, you dared to lay a hand on the woman by my side.
That is crossing my bottom line.
I can tell you very seriously, you’ve truly angered me.”
“What exactly do you want?
If something happens to me today, don’t expect to leave here alive,” Brother Niu said.
Tangyu scoffed, “You’d better keep your threats to yourself.
Do you think they work on me?
Do you really believe that your subordinates can keep me here?
If I didn’t even have confidence in preserving my own life, wouldn’t I be a joke?
As for your motley crew, I don’t even take them seriously.
I just don’t want to start a massacre.”
Brother Niu’s lips twitched, his face as pale as paper, as he stared deeply at Tangyu.
“What I want is simple.
Although you are the one who sent people, I know you’re not the mastermind.
I also know that your mastermind is none other than Zhang Guoli from Shengshi Media.
Don’t deny it; I’ve already confirmed it,” Tangyu said.
“Since you already know, what else do you want to ask?” Brother Niu said.
“It’s simple, your submission, your loyalty,” Tangyu said, his tone becoming sharper.
Brother Niu was taken aback, seemingly forgetting his physical pain as he stared at Tangyu.
From this youthful face, he saw a gaze that was even more terrifying than Brother Li’s.
These calm words felt like a thunderbolt, striking heavily at his soul.
Loyalty, submission?
These terms were usually heard only in ancient times.
In today’s society, acknowledging a “boss” is the closest thing, although it’s similar, how many people would openly say so?
This, it felt like acknowledging a master.
“You can take your time to think about it.
I’m not in a hurry, but I should remind you that you don’t have much time left,” Tangyu said.
Brother Niu snorted coldly, “In life, I am a hero, in death, a specter of power; how can I allow you to insult me?”
“You have spirit, but if you’re dead, nothing has any value.
You can refuse me, but let me tell you something else, I won’t let Zhang Guoli off either.
Your fate is next, and it will fall upon him.
Then your backer will be gone.
If you are willing to work for me and help me take down Zhang Guoli, then some of his territory and businesses might end up in your hands.
Since you’re willing to serve Zhang Guoli, I think you must value his powerful backing.
I see you are ambitious.
Certainly, your ambition isn’t just to be Zhang Guoli’s lackey, doing his dirty work.
And didn’t you know that the police are already targeting Zhang Guoli?
His private arms smuggling, drug trafficking, you must be involved, right?” Tangyu said.
Niu Ge’s mouth twitched fiercely again, he had not expected this situation to have been discovered already.
Zhang Guoli’s affairs, he did indeed participate a little, though very minimally; at least he hadn’t touched any arms trafficking, just a bit of drugs flowing out from his hands.
But he naturally knew a little about some of Zhang Guoli’s dealings as well.
“Are you a police officer?” Niu Ge asked Tangyu.
Tangyu shook his head and said, “Of course I’m not a police officer, didn’t you just say that I have a good relationship with Captain Song from the Eastern District Public Security Bureau?
She told me all this.
Now that you are aware of these situations, if you don’t work for me today, I won’t let you have the chance to speak again.
You can choose not to believe I have the capability.
Oh, by the way, I might not even need to go through so much trouble, you won’t last another few minutes anyway.”
Niu Ge’s face became extremely somber and ugly, his eyes flickered with a complex expression.
Admittedly, following Zhang Guoli was indeed due to the pressures of the situation, he couldn’t help but rely on this powerful figure for greater development.
He was ambitious, and not just slightly so.
However, merely on Tangyu’s few words and the threat of death, he naturally could not easily submit.
He knew just how extensive and terrifying Zhang Guoli’s influence was; even the police might not be able to handle him, so he truly doubted Tangyu’s strength to overthrow Zhang Guoli.
“Oh, by the way, just to let you know, I’m the future son-in-law of Lin Group.
If you’re still doubting whether I have the strength to contend with Zhang Guoli, I can only respond with a smile.
Not to mention anything else, the methods I’ve used on you, I can also use on Zhang Guoli.
Just dealing with one Zhang Guoli, I believe I completely have that strength, don’t you think?
Here’s another friendly reminder, you have three minutes, isn’t your body already starting to feel cold?
Is the pain reducing a bit?
Don’t rush; this is just the prelude to a major explosion,” Tangyu said.
Zhang Guoli’s eyes jerked violently, his mouth twitched fiercely, and his gaze towards Tangyu inexplicably revealed a trace of fear, an involuntary, deep-seated fear.
Who exactly was this young man, that he radiated such a deathly aura?
Tangyu stopped speaking and watched Niu Ge calmly, even with a faint smile on his lips, confident that Niu Ge would bow and be of use to him.
Niu Ge wasn’t a fool; he was an ambitious man.
The more ambitious a person was, the less likely they were to want to die.
A wise man adapts to circumstances; Niu Ge couldn’t possibly fail to see the current situation.
Even for his own life, he was willing to gamble on this uncertain opportunity.
The attraction of aligning with Lin Group was indeed too significant.
Moreover, Tangyu’s methods had deeply impacted Niu Ge.
“Fine, I agree, I’ll work for you,” Niu Ge gritted his teeth and finally made the difficult decision.
Tangyu smiled, “Very good, Old Niu, you truly are a character.
I like ambitious people like you.
I believe that in the future, you will definitely be proud of the wise choice you made today.”
“Boss, please cure my illness first,” Niu Ge said.
“Don’t call me boss.
I’m not one of those people; I don’t like that term, just call me Yu Ge,” Tangyu said, seemingly not hearing the latter part of Niu Ge’s statement.
Niu Ge looked anxiously at Tangyu, focusing intently on him.
“Oh right, about your illness.
The time should be about right now, are you feeling alright now?
Actually, I lied to you, if I don’t let you die, you won’t die that easily.
I just triggered it a moment ago; it wouldn’t actually be painful enough to kill you,” Tangyu said with a sly smile.
Niu Ge felt like killing someone, but there was nothing more to be said at this point, having made his choice, there was no turning back.
“I’ve always told you I’m vengeful, and all this has been perpetrated by your people, so I must give you the punishment you deserve.
This illness of yours wouldn’t normally flare up, it flares up once a month on the night of the 15th.
Today is exactly the 15th, and you’ve just had a flare-up.
It will happen again next month on the 15th.
However, each episode will be more intense than the last, and the duration will double.
That means next time, it will be a 20-minute episode, and so on.
I’m not sure if you agreed just now to stall for time, or if you’re placating me while planning to stab me in the back.
But that’s alright, I won’t cure your illness just yet.
You can try to betray me, and go against my orders, but I can guarantee that you will die a gruesome death,” Tangyu said.
Remembering the unbearable pain just now, Niu Ge immediately said, “I wouldn’t dare, Yu Ge.
Now that I’ve decided to submit and obey you, I absolutely won’t be disloyal.
Whatever you ask of me, just command, and I will obey.”
“Good, that’s the best.
Rest assured, the moment Zhang Guoli falls, I will immediately cure your illness.
And as long as you do exactly as I say each month, I will alleviate your condition next month and prevent your illness from flaring.
By the way, you might also try going to the hospital for a check-up; maybe they can cure you, who knows,” Tangyu said.
Niu Ge had thought of this, no one wants their life in someone else’s hands.
But hearing this, Niu Ge started to doubt, was this illness really so terrible?
“Yu Ge, please give your orders.
I absolutely won’t disobey,” Niu Ge said earnestly, making a solemn promise.
Tangyu smiled faintly, using both kindness and authority, the best way to control others.