Chapter 1053: Keep One Eye Open, Close the Other

Jiangzhou International Airport.

VIP Lounge.

Cheng Jun felt a chill run through him from Huo Ying’s reply.

His heart was a mix of emotions getting angrier as he thought more, and he began to resent Huo Ying.

He immediately sought her after his divorce, yet this wretch latched onto Xu Shaochen. Wasn’t his deep love sufficient?

Some people are like this, double standards, clearly haven’t faced life’s harsh lessons.

The boarding announcement sounded over the speakers.

Thinking the plane would soon depart, he resolved never to return to this accursed Jiangzhou.

Suddenly, Cheng Jun mustered reckless courage, furiously texting vile insults to Huo Ying and Xu Shaochen, the words too obscene.

“Whew—”

After venting, he finally felt relieved, both body and soul lightened.

This could be considered a type of alternative Ah Q spirit.

Humming an unknown tune, Cheng Jun picked up his handbag, ready to board the plane.

Even if Xu Shaochen found out he cursed him and Huo Ying, what then? He’d be safely on the plane, out of reach.

Just then, Long Yi entered with two bodyguards.

Cheng Jun hadn’t seen Long Yi before, so he didn’t recognize him as Xu Shaochen’s man.

He merely glanced at the three towering strong men entering and didn’t think much of it.

Until.

He saw those three strong men approaching him.

Not here for me, right?

Definitely too sensitive, he thought, trying to act casual while moving towards the exit.

Until.

The three strong men surrounded him.

Cheng Jun shivered, speaking as calmly as possible, “Gentlemen, may I help you?”

“Our boss wants to see you.”

Long Yi spoke with a stiff tone.

“May I ask who your boss is?”

As Cheng Jun asked, he silently prayed: Not Xu Shaochen, please don’t be Xu Shaochen. Surely not Xu Shaochen.

“Xu Shaochen.”

Long Yi flatly stated three words.

Cheng Jun: “…………”

His expression stiffened, body tensed, back pain vanished, legs didn’t feel weak, as if blood stopped flowing.

“Come along, don’t make it difficult for us lackeys. So many people are watching, you wouldn’t want to lose face.”

Long Yi stepped aside with confidence, not fearing Cheng Jun would try to escape.

Cheng Jun was incredulous. How could this be so fast? Right after texting insults.

Could someone have been monitoring him all along? He wished he could chop off the hand he used to text, cursing himself for acting rashly.

“Brothers, I know you’re just doing your job. How about a deal? There’s 500,000 in the card, PIN’s the last six digits of the card number. Turn a blind eye, pretend you didn’t see me, okay?”

Cheng Jun didn’t dare meet Xu Shaochen, biting his lip as he offered a bank card to Long Yi, pleading pitifully.

Long Yi glanced at him, grabbed the bank card, putting it in his pocket.

Cheng Jun smiled with relief.

“I took the money, but even if I ignore it, there’s another eye still watching you. So, you’ll have to come with us.”

Long Yi squinted at Cheng Jun, his expression unchanged, authentic about taking money and doing the task.

Cheng Jun: “……………”

Seeing the three with one eye closed and the other open, he felt an emotional surge of frustration.

He had no gripe with these men, so why treat him as an idiot?

Such deep schemes in the big city! Half an hour later.

Same familiar coffee shop, same familiar private room, same familiar people.

Cheng Jun again faced the still-familiar Xu Shaochen.

“Director Cheng, we meet again. Any thoughts?”

Xu Shaochen looked at Cheng Jun with a half-smile, holding Yuxiu in his arms, feeling thrilled.

Yuxiu sat on his lap, trimming Xu Shaochen’s nails, embodying soft feminine grace, seemingly ignoring Cheng Jun.

Cheng Jun wore a smile worse than crying, painfully forced out three words, “Mr… Mr. Xu.”

“I’m here. Say what you want, better now before losing the chance.”

Xu Shaochen’s gentle smile made Cheng Jun anxious, his soul trembling.

“Mr. Xu, have mercy, Mr. Xu. I… was careless with my words. I won’t dare again. My loose tongue was the problem. Really, I won’t dare!”

Cheng Jun pleaded tearfully, grabbing his nose and eyes, crying like a child.

He regretted deeply.

“I’ll take the game engine development team. I’ll pay the penalty. Any objections?”

Xu Shaochen revealed his greedy intentions.

“Yes…”

Cheng Jun instinctively replied. After all, gathering talent in that group was tough.

This engine is gone, but as long as the talent remains, a new product will eventually come.

Xu Shaochen seeks to dig at his roots.

“Hmm?”

Xu Shaochen’s face darkened, emitting a dangerous aura, eyes growing cold.

Cheng Jun shivered, quickly changing, “Objections? Of course not, how could I let Mr. Xu pay the penalty? No way, absolutely not! Mr. Xu showing interest in my company’s team is a blessing. No penalty needed, I’d feel guilty sleeping!”

“Though that’s what you say.” Xu Shaochen’s face softened, smiling, “But the penalty must be paid, I’m not that kind of opportunist.”

You’re not taking advantage; you wield power!

Since Xu Shaochen insisted, Cheng Jun ceased objecting. Not asking may result in nothing, and he needed a way to cover some of the loss.

“Alright, now let’s address your reckless words. Your careless talk is a disease, needs treatment.”

Xu Shaochen spoke and rose with Yuxiu to leave.

Cheng Jun’s vile words towards Huo Ying needed a bloody lesson.

“Mr. Xu, no, Mr. Xu, I beg you, spare me!”

Cheng Jun panicked, trying to clutch Xu Shaochen’s clothes, but was stopped by Long Yi.

“Mr. Xu, spare me, Mr. Xu…”

Cheng Jun screamed hysterically, watching Xu Shaochen exiting the room, the door slamming shut.

“Ahhhhh!”

Moments later, a piercing scream came from the private room.

Long Yi tossed the bank card Cheng Jun gave him earlier at the airport back onto him, then left.

In the private room.

Cheng Jun, bloodied mouth cradling his bloodied right hand, writhed on the ground.