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    After Liang Huan and Zhao Li were put into the Car, Long Er and his men used tape to bind their hands and feet, leaving them unable to move.

    As the Car got farther and farther from the city, the silence inside became terrifying. Liang Huan and Zhao Li started to panic.

    The other party had gone to such great lengths, even using guns to control them, so this definitely wasn’t just about teaching them a simple lesson.

    It was much more likely they intended to take their lives.

    Both of them cherished their lives greatly, believing they had bright futures ahead and were responsible for the revival of their families.

    Dying here like this would not be worth it at all.

    “Brother, where exactly are you taking us?”

    Zhao Li couldn’t hold it in anymore and finally asked, unable to bear the agony of the situation.

    “Bang!”

    As soon as the words left his mouth, Long Er, who was guarding them, slammed his gun directly into Zhao Li’s mouth.

    “Ah!”

    Zhao Li screamed in pain. His lips were instantly busted open, one of his teeth knocked loose. Blood dripped down his chin.

    “I already told you to shut up. Did you not understand human language?”

    Long Er stared coldly at Zhao Li as he spoke.

    At that moment, something clicked in Liang Huan’s mind, and he blurted out, “Is your boss’s last name Xu?”

    He suspected these people worked for Xu Shaochen.

    However, when Chen Ju introduced them earlier, he didn’t mention Xu Shaochen by name, so Liang Huan didn’t know his full name, only that his surname was Xu.

    Long Er glanced at him but didn’t deny it.

    “It really is him. How dare he? Damn it! Does he have a death wish?!”

    Zhao Li was both shocked and furious. He didn’t expect Xu Shaochen, who had just attacked them, to go as far as kidnapping them.

    “Hmph! I don’t know if our boss has a death wish, but whether you live or die will depend on fate.”

    Long Er snorted coldly, looking at the two of them with disdain.

    Hearing this, both of them, previously enraged, now realized that their lives were currently in Xu Shaochen’s hands.

    “Gulp… Brother, how much does that guy Xu pay you? Let us go, and we’ll give you ten times the amount in return!”

    Liang Huan swallowed hard, looking at Long Er with urgency.

    In his mind, Xu Shaochen really intended to kill them. Otherwise, what was the point of such an elaborate effort?

    Long Er ignored him.

    “Brother, at least let me call your boss. Maybe after we talk, he’ll tell you to release us.”

    Seeing that Long Er wasn’t responding, Liang Huan tried a different approach, requesting to speak with Xu Shaochen directly.

    Long Er glanced at him, saying, “Don’t be in such a hurry. Phone calls aren’t cheap. Our boss will be here soon anyway, so you can talk to him in person.”

    Hearing this, Liang Huan instinctively let out a sigh of relief. At least it meant they weren’t going to die immediately.

    They still had time to think and plan how to survive this encounter with Xu Shaochen.

    What a lunatic. This guy is a complete madman.

    Sure, they were powerful, but in the end, they only had one life. A stab or a gunshot would still kill them.

    So, yes, they were scared. But of course, this fear was temporary.

    Once they got away, they would launch a frenzied retaliation against Xu Shaochen, making him pay back tenfold, a hundredfold, or even a thousandfold.

    Finally, the Car arrived at the beach, and Long Er kicked the two of them out.

    “Ah!”

    They landed on the rocks by the shore, letting out screams of pain from the violent impact.

    This part of the beach was desolate, with hardly any sand. The shoreline was covered in rocks washed by the waves, and the water was deep.

    Hearing the waves crashing against the rocks, Zhao Li and Liang Huan both involuntarily shivered.

    ……………

    Private room in the bar.

    Xu Shaochen stood up with Mei Liangxin and announced their departure.

    “Young Master Chen, I’ve got some things to take care of tonight, so I’ll leave first. Next time, I’ll treat you.”

    “Business comes first. Young Master Xu, take your time.”

    Chen Ju nodded indifferently.

    Xu Shaochen turned and walked toward the exit.

    “Young Master Xu, at most, I can help you deal with the pressure from the Liang Family.”

    Just as he was about to leave, Chen Ju’s voice came from behind.

    Xu Shaochen smiled, turning back to look at him. “Young Master Chen, I suddenly feel touched. Such a great favor, should I offer my body in return?”

    “Get lost! Even if I help you with the Liang Family, there’s still the Kong and Zhao Families you need to worry about. You should think about how to get out of this mess when they join forces.”

    Chen Ju rolled his eyes before sighing helplessly. “We were supposed to discuss cooperation, but instead, we’re at the point of turning against each other. I should never have let you come tonight.”

    “Young Master Chen, don’t worry. I’ll make them agree to cooperate.”

    Xu Shaochen smiled faintly, looking unfazed.

    “Ha! Stop blowing hot air. If you blow too much, it’ll be bad for the bull.”

    Chen Ju chuckled. He didn’t take Xu Shaochen’s words seriously.

    You’ve already cracked their heads open, and you still expect cooperation? What a joke. Zhao Li and Liang Huan must have a death wish! Xu Shaochen didn’t bother to explain and left with Mei Liangxin.

    If Chen Ju hadn’t spoken up at the last minute, Xu Shaochen would have cut ties completely after leaving that room.

    Because it wouldn’t be worth it, nor necessary.

    As for the gold mine in Qinghua County, Xu Shaochen certainly wouldn’t help with that anymore.

    Luckily, in the end, Chen Ju made a statement. He likely weighed the pros and cons and concluded that supporting Xu Shaochen benefitted him more.

    As for their friendship? That was nonsense. They had only met a few times. What kind of bond did they have?

    Chen Ju’s decision to help at this moment was simply adding flowers to the brocade. It was just an investment, one he calculated wouldn’t lose money. If it wouldn’t lose money, then it was a profit.

    That’s why he finally voiced his support.

    “Are those two idiots in your hands now?”

    Mei Liangxin looked at Xu Shaochen and asked.

    Xu Shaochen chuckled. “You know me well. Only the two of us truly understand one another. It’s like telepathy.”

    “Well, we’re father and son. As your dad, how could I not know what’s on your mind?”

    Mei Liangxin patted Xu Shaochen on the shoulder, speaking in a fatherly tone.

    Xu Shaochen’s face darkened, and he spat out a single word, “Scram.”

    He never expected after so many days of outsmarting others, he, Xu, would one day get outwitted himself.

    The dance floor at the bar was packed, full of men and women wildly swinging their bodies to the music.

    Xu Shaochen and Mei Liangxin had to squeeze through the crowd, heading for the exit.

    In the middle of this, Xu Shaochen spotted a woman’s lipstick peeking out from her pocket. He had a quick thought and stealthily slipped it into Mei Liangxin’s pocket.

    Ungrateful brat, trying to mess with me? Wait till we get back, and Liu Ying will make you kneel on the washboard.

    Mei Liangxin didn’t notice Xu Shaochen’s little maneuver, as the place was just too crowded.

    Chapter Summary

    Liang Huan and Zhao Li are forcibly taken by Long Er and his men to the beach, where they realize their lives are at great risk. Meanwhile, Xu Shaochen concludes a tense meeting with Chen Ju, securing his support against the Liang and Kong families. Back at the bar, Xu Shaochen and Mei Liangxin banter as they leave, hinting at Xu’s next move.

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