Shen Lang’s escape was swift. By the time Wang Yuyan and the others reacted, he had vanished.
“This guy…”
For a moment, Wang Yuyan and the others let out a collective sigh.
Following this, Wang Yuyan and the others left the villa separately.
Wang Yuyan returned to her new home, Ye Shishi went to work at the bank, and Gu Qinghan returned to the Wu Wei Department.
“Old Feng, do you know your phone call just now was a life-saver for me?”
Half an hour later, Shen Lang appeared at the White Horse Club. Seeing Feng Yijian, Shen Lang was immensely grateful and said excitedly.
“What is it, Mr. Shen? Were you being chased?”
Seeing Shen Lang’s sweat-soaked forehead and gasping breaths, Feng Yijian looked shocked and said, “Who is so capable that they can still chase you?”
“Something like that, but it wasn’t a formidable enemy, but a woman.”
Shen Lang panted and said, “If it weren’t for that phone call from you, Old Feng, I would have been driven mad by now. Thank you, thank you very much.”
Shen Lang repeatedly thanked Feng Yijian, saying, “I won’t forget this favor.”
“Haha, so it’s a romantic entanglement. But it’s understandable. Brother Shen is young and vigorous, and so outstanding, there must be many women who like you. Since you enjoy the blessings of multiple companions that others cannot, you must also bear the unique suffering that others do not.”
Feng Yijian said with an understanding expression, teasing Shen Lang.
“Alas…”
Feng Yijian spoke from a position of comfort. Shen Lang didn’t want to dwell on this topic, so he changed the subject and said, “Old Feng, you suddenly called me saying you had something to report. Did something major happen?”
“Yes—”
Feng Yijian replied, “You remember you called me before returning from Shu, telling me to go to the villa to protect Yu Xiao and Yu Fei’s safety?”
“Of course I remember—”
Shen Lang nodded and said, “That was only a few days ago. How could I forget? Is there a problem?”
At that time, Shen Lang was in Shu. Yu Xiao discovered they were being followed. Shen Lang suspected it was an enemy and asked Feng Yijian to guard the villa and eliminate anyone with ill intentions.
Shen Lang trusted Feng Yijian’s abilities and integrity, so he hadn’t asked about it upon his return.
Shen Lang knew that once Feng Yijian acted, he would resolve all troubles.
However, Shen Lang hadn’t expected Feng Yijian to specifically mention this matter, making him feel that it might not be as simple as he imagined.
“Mr. Shen, there were a total of eight people tracking Yu Xiao and Yu Fei. Three of them were sent by Liang Baxiong, the general manager of Zhongying Group, and four were sent by Chu Xingyun, the general manager of Yunyin Group.”
“These seven individuals were tracking Yu Xiao and Yu Fei because you crippled Liang Zidan and Chu Fei, and they wanted to find an opportunity to kidnap Yu Xiao and Yu Fei to retaliate against you.”
“However, the people they sent were minor figures. I dealt with them all with little effort and then sank them into the Ming River.”
Previously, Liang Zidan and Chu Fei had drugged Ye Shishi and Gu Qinghan, intending to force themselves upon them. Fortunately, Shen Lang arrived at the critical moment.
In a fit of rage, Shen Lang shattered the bones in the limbs of Liang Zidan and Chu Fei, rendering them cripples.
However, Liang Zidan and Chu Fei were insignificant figures. After crippling them, Shen Lang forgot about them. He never expected that their family members would harbor thoughts of revenge.
Zhongying Group general manager Liang Baxiong?
Yunyuan Group general manager Chu Xingyun?
Shen Lang sneered and said, “It seems I’ll have to pay them a visit when I have the chance, and let them know that some thoughts are not to be entertained.”
Hearing Shen Lang’s words, Feng Yijian remained silent.
After all, Feng Yijian himself had some connection with the Chu family.
Shen Lang was aware of this and didn't expect Feng Yijian to say anything. He then turned and asked, “Old Feng, you dealt with seven of the eight people. What is the background of the remaining one?”
Feng Yijian shook his head and said, “I don’t know. The person refused to speak.”
“Refused to speak or wouldn’t speak?”
Shen Lang asked with curiosity.
The difference between refusing to speak and not speaking, though only a single word apart, held vastly different meanings.
Refusing to speak meant the person wouldn’t volunteer information. Not speaking meant that even after employing various methods, the person still refused to divulge anything.
“Wouldn’t speak—”
Feng Yijian said, “I used many methods on him, even cruel techniques like bone-separating and tendon-twisting. But he still wouldn’t utter a word.”
“Seeing his stubbornness, I guessed his background was not simple. So, instead of killing him and sinking him into the Ming River like the others, I kept him waiting for Mr. Shen’s return to decide his fate.”
“I see…”
Shen Lang smiled and said, “Where is he? Take me to see him now. I’m curious what kind of person can endure bone-separating and tendon-twisting without confessing.”
“Okay—”
Upon hearing Shen Lang, Feng Yijian nodded and quickly led the way, taking Shen Lang into the basement of the White Horse Club and then to a secret room.
As Shen Lang entered the secret room, he found that in the room, which was less than twenty square meters, a person was confined. Not only was he bound with chains, but several subordinates from the White Horse Club stood guard with knives.
“Mr. Shen…”
Seeing Shen Lang appear, the subordinates of the White Horse Club called out respectfully.
Although Yang Ce was still the nominal boss of the White Horse Club, these subordinates knew that it was merely superficial. Shen Lang held the largest share of the ownership, making him the true boss of the White Horse Club.
“You’ve worked hard.”
Shen Lang smiled and patted the shoulder of one of the subordinates who greeted him.
“Mr. Shen, this is our duty, not hard work.”
Seeing Shen Lang’s approachability, the subordinate was flattered and said.
“Good. Now that I’m here, you don’t need to guard him anymore. Go rest.”
Shen Lang smiled, took a thick stack of money from his pocket, and handed it to the subordinate, saying, “This is ten thousand yuan. It’s not much, consider it overtime pay for you brothers. Go have some tea or something.”
“Thank you, Mr. Shen.”
Seeing Shen Lang generously give out ten thousand yuan, the subordinates were excited and shouted.
Soon, the White Horse Club subordinates left the secret room, and Shen Lang approached the man bound by chains.
The man was around forty years old, but he looked extremely aged, his face weathered, his skin wrinkled like old bark.
“I am Shen Lang. Tell me your origin.”
Looking at the man, Shen Lang got straight to the point and said, “Let me know which enemy is seeking trouble with me.”
“Shen Lang?”
Upon hearing Shen Lang introduce himself, the man’s eyes turned cold and he said, “So it’s you, you beast, who defiled our Saintess. Hahaha, I’ve finally found you. You have incurred heaven’s wrath, await heaven’s punishment.”