Chapter 558: Now You’re Looking at Me Like That Too

“Bang!”

As soon as Lan Guangming finished speaking, the teacup in Xu Shaochen’s hand went flying, hitting Lan square on the head and shattering into pieces.

“Ah!”

Caught off guard, Lan Guangming screamed in pain as he clutched his bleeding forehead and sank to the ground. Blood trickled through his fingers.

Xu Shaochen loosened his grip on Liu Rushuang and then stood up, looking down at Lan Guangming with a disdainful gaze. “A life-and-death struggle? Who’s the fish, and who’s the net?”

“I know this is Yijing, no need for you to remind me. As for whether your Lan Family is tough or not, what does that have to do with me?”

“The only thing I know for sure is that Lan Cheng must die, and the Lan Family must be destroyed. Of course, I don’t mind sparing a pathetic insect like you. Without the Lan Family, you’re just a toothless tiger, powerless to threaten me.”

“But instead of hiding away to live out your miserable life, you dare threaten me? Are you looking to die?”

Lan Guangming stood up, clutching his forehead, and stared coldly at Xu Shaochen without saying a word.

He knew there was no room for negotiation now. Since things had reached this point, there was no need for him to grovel any longer.

“Slap!”

Xu Shaochen raised his hand and slapped him across the face, speaking coldly, “Your younger son gave me the same look. Now, his grave is covered in three-foot high grass.”

“Your older son also looked at me like that. Now, he’s rotting away in prison. When I want someone dead by midnight, not even the King of Hell can let them live until dawn.”

“Now you’re looking at me the same way. What do you think will happen to you?”

At this point, Xu Shaochen paused, then suddenly raised his voice. “I, Xu Shaochen, never provoke others unless provoked first. But why do you people keep pushing me?”

“Do you think I’m weak and easy to bully? I’ll let you see who will land in the grave first, anyone trying to take my life or myself!”

“You think you can oppose me? You’d better consider whether you have the strength for it. Aren’t you aware of your own limitations, you worthless piece of trash?”

Lan Guangming remained silent, hiding his resentment deep in his eyes. He turned and slowly walked out of the living room.

“Alright, don’t get angry. It’s not worth getting upset over them.”

Liu Rushuang stood up and walked over to Xu Shaochen, softly comforting him.

“I’m not angry; those pieces of trash aren’t worth it. They’re just a bunch of flies and that’s what’s really annoying me.”

The gloom on Xu Shaochen’s face instantly cleared, replaced by a warm smile.

He didn’t want his mood to affect Liu Rushuang’s. After all, a pregnant woman’s emotional state plays a crucial role in the baby’s development.

Liu Rushuang showed a sweet smile as she leaned into Xu Shaochen’s embrace, softly caressing his face.

“Alright, stop teasing. You know you can’t light my fire right now.”

Xu Shaochen gently removed Liu Rushuang’s increasingly bold hand and said, filled with mock grievance.

Liu Rushuang gave a mischievous smile. “If you’re not afraid of hurting your son, go ahead. I’m not stopping you.”

Xu Shaochen sighed helplessly. She was only pushing boundaries because she knew she was his golden shield.

“How do you know it’s a son and not a daughter?” Xu Shaochen changed the subject.

Liu Rushuang asked, “Do you prefer a son or a daughter?”

This was a deadly question.

Keeping a serious expression, Xu Shaochen replied, “As long as it’s our child, I’ll love them equally, whether son or daughter.”

“Well then… who do you love more, the child or me? You can only choose one.” Liu Rushuang asked again.

Xu Shaochen: “…”

This wasn’t just a deadly question; it was a suicidal one! How do you answer something like that? Just hug her and kiss her, that’s the way to go.

“Mmm-mmm, let me go, you jerk~”

After the kiss, guaranteed, she’ll forget all about it.

Liu Rushuang wiped the corner of her mouth and playfully said, “Oh no, you messed up my lipstick again.”

“No worries, just buy a new one. I’ll get you a whole box of them right now.”

Xu Shaochen waved his hand with an air of confidence. When you have money, you can be as bold as you want.

…

Meanwhile…

Lan Guangming stormed back to the Lan Family residence.

“How did it go? What did that Xu fellow say?”

As soon as Lan Guangming entered the living room, his wife hurried over to him, her face full of anxiety.

“What did he say? That Xu bastard wouldn’t budge one bit. He’s dead set on killing Cheng’er.”

Lan Guangming gritted his teeth as he spoke. Remembering Xu Shaochen’s arrogant demeanor made him want to kill him on the spot.

“What… what should we do? You have to think of something, husband! He’s your only son. If he dies, how will I live?”

Lan Guangming’s wife was overcome with worry as she spoke.

Lan Guangming’s expression shifted between light and dark. “Don’t worry. I’ll talk to the police station and make sure Cheng’er is kept in a private cell, away from any danger.”

Of course, he wasn’t entirely confident in this. After all, the situation was growing increasingly chaotic.

“Wait… there’s one person. Husband, there’s someone who can definitely save Cheng’er.”

Suddenly, Lan Guangming’s wife seemed to remember something, her excitement palpable.

Lan Guangming was puzzled. “Who?”

“Kong Tianjing! Kong Tianjing from Jingcheng! Remember, Cheng’er mentioned that it was Kong Tianjing who ordered the hit on Xu Shaochen. Now that Cheng’er is in trouble, Kong Tianjing can’t just turn a blind eye!”

Lan Guangming’s wife quickly explained.

Only then did Lan Guangming remember Kong Tianjing. Worry often clouds the mind, and he had completely forgotten about such an important figure.

Kong Tianjing was from the powerful Kong Family in Jingcheng, someone with extensive connections. If he helped, saving Lan Cheng would be much easier.

“I’ll go find him right now.”

Lan Guangming said as he headed towards the door, but his wife hurriedly grabbed his arm. “What are you doing? Let me go.”

“Kong Tianjing is an arrogant man, selfish and bossy with a nasty temper. If you disturb him so late at night, he’ll be in a foul mood and may refuse to help. Even if he agrees, he won’t put much effort into it.”

Lan Guangming’s wife explained.

Lan Guangming nodded. “You’re right. In that case, I’ll go first thing tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, I’ll think about what to give him in return. Otherwise, he’ll never agree.”

The moment Lan Cheng got into trouble, Lan Guangming had lost his composure, making mistakes left and right.

But what could he do? This was his most valuable and only son.

Lan Guangming’s wife said worriedly, “We must give him something really special. If it’s too ordinary, he won’t even look at it. Giving him too little money won’t work either.”

“Don’t worry, I have it all figured out.” Lan Guangming said with confidence.

He had already planned out what to offer Kong Tianjing in exchange for saving Lan Cheng.