Dragon Head Supreme Chapter 174
Chapter 174: Framing a Murder
Little Yang was full of doubts, but he didn’t say much. Instead, he called over one of his brothers and had him swap into the clothes from the two bags.
Meanwhile, Chen Xue Wen turned to Lai Hou, asking about the latest on Quan Ding Kun.
Lai Hou spoke in a hushed voice, “Quan Ding Kun got hauled into the Law Enforcement Squad for questioning as soon as he returned.”
“He was injured, but he didn’t want to waste time. Got himself a lawyer to handle things. Just finished getting patched up at the hospital and came back here to rest.”
“This is one of his hideouts. He’s gathered some of his most trusted men—about ten or so inside and out.”
Lai Hou paused for a moment, then lowered his voice even more. “And… he brought his wife.”
Chen Xue Wen’s brows furrowed. “His wife!?”
“Looks like he’s getting ready to skip town.”
Little Yang frowned. “How do you figure?”
Chen Xue Wen smirked. “From what Er Yong dug up, Quan Ding Kun may have a lot of women, but he actually treats his wife pretty well.”
“Half of his money is stashed with her.”
“Something this big goes down tonight, and he calls her over? That’s a dead giveaway—he’s gathering his cash and making a run for it.”
He let out a short laugh. “Honestly, it makes sense.”
“With how things played out tonight, he’s just made himself Lu Jin Po’s sworn enemy.”
“If Lu Jin Po makes it back, Quan Ding Kun is the first man he’s coming after.”
“And trust me, Quan Ding Kun knows exactly what Lu Jin Po is capable of. There’s no way he’s waiting around for him to come knocking. Only option is to take the money and disappear—live the high life somewhere else.”
“Stay in Three Rivers County? Ha! He’s convinced I can’t beat Lu Jin Po. He sure as hell isn’t going to stick around to find out.”
Little Yang nodded slowly. If he were in Quan Ding Kun’s shoes, he’d probably do the same.
Chen Xue Wen watched as Little Yang and his brother finished changing, then whispered, “We wait.”
“Once they fall asleep, we move.”
Little Yang spoke in a low voice. “Brother Wen, there’s only a dozen guys in there.”
“If we charge in together, we can take Quan Ding Kun out easy.”
“Hell, even if I go in alone and give it everything I’ve got, I can still kill him.”
Chen Xue Wen shook his head. “This isn’t just about killing him—it’s about keeping things from blowing up too much.”
He pointed at the outfits they were now wearing. “You know why I had you change?”
Little Yang shook his head.
Chen Xue Wen grinned. “These clothes—same style, same color—look a hell of a lot like what Lu Jin Po’s men were wearing earlier tonight.”
“You go in masked, take out Quan Ding Kun in the dark, and guess what? It all gets pinned on Lu Jin Po’s guys.”
“After all, Quan Ding Kun just had his people beat up Lu Jin Po’s men tonight. Lu Jin Po wanting payback? That’s only natural.”
“And just like that, we’re in the clear.”
Little Yang’s eyes widened. He hadn’t expected Chen Xue Wen to plan this far ahead.
Only now did he fully grasp what Brother Wen had meant earlier—this was all just one piece of the puzzle. The man’s schemes ran much deeper than he’d thought.
Lai Hou hesitated. “Brother Wen, even so, this might not be enough to pin it on Lu Jin Po’s guys.”
Chen Xue Wen chuckled. “Doesn’t matter if the frame job sticks. What matters is muddying the waters.”
“Make things messy enough, and the Law Enforcement Squad has to waste time untangling it all instead of heading straight to Peaceful City to drag us in.”
“The more complicated this gets, the more ways we have to slip through the cracks. You get it now?”
Lai Hou’s face lit up with realization. He flashed a thumbs-up. “Brother Wen, you’re on another level!”
Chen Xue Wen simply smiled. This was, after all, a little trick Lawyer He had hinted at.
Sometimes, framing someone didn’t have to be flawless—it just had to cause enough chaos to buy time.
In the underworld, things don’t need to be complicated—until they do. Throw in a mix of real and fake clues, stir the pot just enough, and suddenly, a simple matter turns into a tangled web. And when the web gets messy, that’s when Lawyer He can work his magic, using every trick in the book to keep the law off Chen Xue Wen’s back. That’s why the big players love to muddy the waters. The more chaos, the harder it is to trace anything back to the real masterminds.
By the time Little Yang and his partner were ready, Chen Xue Wen led them to the courtyard’s outskirts. The crew waited in the shadows for over two hours, watching the lights inside flicker out one by one. Finally, Chen Xue Wen murmured, “Alright, it’s time to move.”
“Monkey, any dogs in there?”
Lai Hou grinned. “Taken care of.”
Chen Xue Wen nodded in approval, then turned to Little Yang. “Go on, get your revenge.”
“When you’re done, don’t come back to the car. There’s a motorbike waiting for you. Take it and ride off—make it look like there were only two of you. That way, it fits the story of those two guys who got away.”
Little Yang had been barely containing himself, and now, at last, he nodded eagerly. He pulled open the car door and slipped out with his partner, heading for the courtyard wall. No front gates for them—just like the two who had escaped before, they scaled the wall, quick and silent. If they were going to frame someone, they had to do it right.
Chen Xue Wen and his men stayed hidden in the darkness, eyes locked on the courtyard, scanning for any surprises. Five minutes passed in tense silence.
Then—a scream. A wretched, dying sound from the upper floors.
Chen Xue Wen’s fingers curled into fists. Around him, his men tensed, ready to rush in if needed. But they held back. Less than two minutes later, two figures darted out the main gate—Little Yang and his brother-in-arms. They bolted for the side alley, hopped onto the waiting motorcycle, and roared off into the night.
The courtyard erupted into chaos. Several people spilled outside, their frantic shouts breaking the silence. “Somebody! Murder! Help!”
“Brother Kun—Brother Kun is dead!”
Chen Xue Wen watched the commotion with quiet satisfaction before slipping away with his men. No need to linger. They moved fast, cutting through side streets, reaching their parked car a block over. Without hesitation, they got in and left Three Rivers County, not once looking back.
Half an hour later, in the outskirts of the county, they regrouped. Little Yang was waiting, his hands still stained with blood. But his face—it was a mixture of triumph and grief, his eyes glistening with unshed tears.
As soon as he saw Chen Xue Wen, he stumbled forward and dropped to his knees. “Brother Wen… thank you. Thank you for avenging my parents.”
Chen Xue Wen grabbed his arms, pulling him up. “None of that. I told you when you joined me—I’d get you your revenge. I don’t break my word.”
Little Yang wiped his eyes, took a deep breath, and straightened. “Then I won’t say anything else. Brother Wen, from this day forward, my life is yours.”
His three brothers stepped forward as well, nodding firmly. “Brother Wen, our lives belong to you too.”
Chen Xue Wen smiled. “Brothers, your lives are my lives. And as long as you stand with me, I won’t let you down.”
He clapped Little Yang on the shoulder. “Quan Ding Kun’s death was just the beginning. Next up—Lu Jin Po.”
“Your family’s blood feud—I swear, I’ll see it through.”
Little Yang’s fists clenched, his eyes blazing with new purpose. Tonight had proven Chen Xue Wen’s strength, his ability to turn vengeance into reality. Now, he truly believed—under Brother Wen’s leadership, justice would be served.
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