Chapter 467: It’s All My Responsibility

Fang Ping collapsed weakly onto the chair.

He felt that he must look utterly ridiculous right now.

No, it would be more accurate to say that he looked even more ridiculous just a moment ago, like a clown jumping up and down.

He thought he could compete with Xu Shaochen, but when it came down to it, he was slapped to death with a single blow.

He didn’t even have a chance to resist.

This huge gap made him realize the reality. He was unwilling but helpless. His mind had never been clearer.

“Are you going to kill me?”

Fang Ping chuckled as he took a cigarette from Xu Shaochen’s desk, lighting it and putting it in his mouth.

After recognizing reality, he became even calmer because he knew he had no way out.

His future was in Xu Shaochen’s hands.

Xu Shaochen shook his head, “No, not yet. Besides, considering your father, I’ll spare your life.”

“Should I be grateful then?” Fang Ping’s eyes carried a hint of sarcasm as he spoke.

Xu Shaochen shook his head again and said nonchalantly, “Don’t be. It’s all my responsibility.”

“Ha ha ha ha…”

When Fang Ping heard this, he started laughing loudly, and as he laughed, tears began to flow.

He didn’t know if he was laughing until he cried or if he simply cried while laughing.

“You’re quite humorous. Why didn’t I see it before?” Fang Ping looked at Xu Shaochen and said.

Xu Shaochen smiled slightly, “That’s because you’ve never observed me so seriously before.”

“I don’t want to live, but I’m too scared to die. I’m afraid my father will beat me if I do.”

Fang Ping looked at Xu Shaochen weakly, his pupils slightly dilated, lost in thought.

Only now did he fully realize just how foolish his recent actions had been.

“Whether you live or die doesn’t concern me, as long as it wasn’t by my hand. If you do plan to die, go somewhere far away so you don’t waste the firefighters’ time.”

Xu Shaochen smiled lightly, making a gesture as if to invite him to leave, signaling that it was time for him to go.

“I’m leaving. Good thing I saved some private money, or I’d have to become a beggar.”

Fang Ping shook his head, then turned and walked out of the office.

As soon as he turned around, tears as big as beans began to flow uncontrollably.

And just like that, Far Away Group was gone, his father’s lifelong efforts wiped out by his own reckless actions.

Watching Fang Ping leave, Xu Shaochen picked up his phone and started making calls again.

He had just called in a lot of favors. Naturally, he had to offer some benefits in return, because without them, they might hold a grudge the next time he needed their help.

So the Far Away Group was a cake, and the people who answered his call would all get a slice at the table.

And Xu Shaochen was the one holding the knife, responsible for cutting the cake.

………

Hong Kong.

Zhou Yun was in the spotlight.

Zheng Bei was in the spotlight as well.

Their spotlight also brought unprecedented attention to both the Zheng Family and the Lin Family.

A street-side stall.

“Did you see the news online? Tsk tsk tsk, who would’ve thought that rich people these days would be so wild?”

“Of course, only us poor folks play with women. The rich should be different—they play men, and only those who match their status are worthy of them.”

“Yeah, there’ve been tabloids before that suggested these two men were close, but who knew they were this close? You know my length, I know your depth.”

This was just a snapshot; the news became the main topic of conversation. Every corner of Hong Kong was discussing it, and online posts couldn’t be deleted fast enough.

The first thing people said when they met up was: “Did you see it?”

If someone hadn’t seen the news, they’d be mocked by their friends.

Lin Family.

In the living room, all the members of the Lin Family were gathered.

Zhou Yun knelt on the ground, his face ashen.

Lin Changguan sat on the sofa with a gloomy face, while beside him, Lin Wanxue sobbed.

Lin Wanxue was the biggest victim in all of this. After all, her reputation had been utterly tarnished.

As the daughter of the richest man in Hong Kong, she was once hailed for marrying a man from the Mainland, a love story that caused a sensation on the island, hailed as true love.

But now? The louder the praise back then, the more disgraceful the fall now.

Lin Rong and Lin Yao both wore severe expressions, their faces as dark as a stormy night.

Lin Kai, the instigator, acted as if it didn’t concern him. Yet, he managed to display just the right amount of anger.

“Bang!”

Lin Changguan grabbed an ashtray and hurled it without hesitation.

“Bang!”

Zhou Yun’s forehead immediately started bleeding profusely. The intense pain made him gasp, but he gritted his teeth and didn’t utter a sound.

“You shameless fool!”

Lin Changguan practically spat out the words from between his teeth. The Lin Family had never been this humiliated.

This scandal might be talked about for decades or even a century. How could he tolerate it?

“Dad, I was wrong. I was just too drunk.”

Zhou Yun lowered his head, his face full of regret.

He didn’t mention that it was all part of Lin Kai’s scheme because it wouldn’t make any difference.

Lately, Lin Kai had been ingratiating himself with Lin Changguan, earning his favor.

So even if Zhou Yun told the truth, Lin Changguan wouldn’t believe him and would likely be even angrier, thinking Zhou Yun was trying to worsen their relationship.

Only now did Zhou Yun realize that Lin Kai had been acting all along.

He couldn’t understand when Lin Kai had become so cunning. Or had he simply underestimated him all this time?

“Boom!”

Lin Yao stepped forward and kicked Zhou Yun onto the ground, coldly saying, “Get ready for a divorce. My sister was blind to marry you!”

Due to Zhou Yun’s previous acting, Lin Yao and Lin Rong had always had a good relationship with him. Now, they were the most furious.

“Wanxue.” Zhou Yun looked pitifully at Lin Wanxue. He didn’t want a divorce—he couldn’t bear to leave the Lin Family.

Lin Wanxue turned away, crying uncontrollably, refusing to respond. It was clear that she agreed with the decision to divorce. After all, she couldn’t tolerate such an insult.

Seeing this, Zhou Yun closed his eyes in pain. He never expected that all of his calculations would go down the drain because of Lin Kai.

“Ring ring ring…”

At this moment, Lin Yao’s phone rang. He answered, “What? Alright, I understand.”

After hanging up, Lin Yao glanced at Zhou Yun and then turned to Lin Changguan, “Dad, I just got a call. Zhou Yun and Zheng Bei have been declared wanted criminals in the Mainland.”

“How is that possible?” Zhou Yun’s expression changed drastically.

“Slap!”

Before he could finish, Lin Yao slapped him across the face, “Have you no shame? I can’t believe you and Zheng Bei secretly set up Yunbei Industries in the Mainland. Hmph, you’ve been quite busy!”

Upon hearing the words “Yunbei Industries,”

A bolt of lightning seemed to strike Zhou Yun’s mind, and everything suddenly became clear.