Chapter 18: A Common Man’s Revenge
Seeing the three people in front of him, Zhou Hao was surprised. “Huh? Weren’t these two taken away by Chen Xue Wen? How did you find them?”
Zhou Wan Cheng smirked. “That bastard used Wu Li Hong’s Personal Handy-phone to call you. I had someone track the signal and found them.”
Zhou Hao suddenly understood and grinned. “Dad, you really are the seasoned veteran here!”
Zhou Wan Cheng shot him a glance. “Use your brain more next time. These three all know that Chen Xue Wen came to see you. Since you plan to kill Chen Xue Wen, you should get rid of them too. Why leave behind so many loose ends?”
Zhou Hao waved it off. “Oh, you meant them? It’s fine. Wu Li Hong is my woman, Zhao Dong took our money, and as for Li Er Yong, if he dares to run his mouth, I’ll take care of him immediately. No loose ends.”
Zhou Wan Cheng glared. “This is exactly why you’re still too naive! Do you really think Wu Li Hong is loyal?”
Zhou Hao frowned. “What do you mean?”
Zhou Wan Cheng took a deep breath and said in a low voice, “I just received news tonight. Turns out, Wu Li Hong was the one who informed Chen Xue Wen’s father about the first Autopsy Report. Otherwise, how would that old dog have known about it?”
Chen Xue Wen’s mind buzzed with shock as he looked at Wu Li Hong. He hadn’t expected this. If she was willing to frame him for Zhou Hao, why would she tell his father about the Autopsy Report? Her actions contradicted each other.
Zhou Hao was equally stunned. “Dad, that can’t be true!”
Zhou Wan Cheng’s tone was filled with disappointment. “Still don’t believe me? My people recovered the data from Chen Xue Wen’s father’s phone. They found the messages Wu Li Hong sent him.”
Zhou Hao’s face twisted with rage as he glared at Wu Li Hong. “You slut! Is this true?”
Wu Li Hong’s face darkened. She took a deep breath, clenched her jaw, and spat, “Yes, I did it!”
Zhou Hao exploded in fury, slapping her across the face multiple times. “Are you insane?! I gave you so much money, and you stab me in the back?!”
“Damn it! You took my money to bribe witnesses, then turned around and betrayed me. What the hell are you playing at?!”
Wu Li Hong’s face swelled from the beating, but she spat out a mouthful of blood and sneered. “Screw you, Zhou Hao! You think I care about your damn money? If I wasn’t afraid you’d kill me, I wouldn’t have helped you silence those witnesses in the first place!”
“Yes, I’m a worthless whore, but I’m still human! Watching Chen Xue Wen’s parents kneel outside, begging those witnesses, I couldn’t take it! My conscience wouldn’t let me!”
Chen Xue Wen looked at her with a mix of surprise and confusion. He never thought this woman, despised by so many, had this kind of integrity. She might not be a good person, but at least she had a conscience.
Zhou Hao’s fury boiled over. He slapped her again. “You’re asking for it! Once I deal with Chen Xue Wen, you’re next!”
Wu Li Hong spat blood in his face. “Do it! I’m not afraid of you!”
Zhou Hao roared and began kicking her, but Wu Li Hong refused to stop cursing at him.
Meanwhile, Zhou Wan Cheng approached Chen Xue Wen and looked down at him. “So, you’re Chen Xue Wen?”
Chen Xue Wen’s heart burned with hatred as he stared at the man who destroyed his family. “You did all this to me and don’t even recognize me?”
Zhou Wan Cheng sneered. “To me, you’re not even an insect. Why should I care who you are? Anyway, let’s get to the point—where’s the first Autopsy Report?”
Chen Xue Wen remained silent.
Zhou Wan Cheng chuckled. “Not talking? Do you really think that so-called evidence can bring me down? You think I made it to the top ten richest men in Peaceful City by playing fair?”
“Let me tell you something. Even if you had ten times the evidence and a hundred witnesses, you still wouldn’t be able to touch me! The forces backing me are beyond your imagination. Crushing you is as easy as stepping on an ant!”
He waved his hand dismissively. “Fine, if you don’t want to talk, I won’t force you.”
Turning to his men, he ordered, “Kill him. Dispose of the body afterward.”
Then, he leaned close to Chen Xue Wen and whispered mockingly, “See those two guys over there? They’re the ones who killed your parents. Now, they’ll kill you too. Consider it poetic justice.”
He laughed cruelly, his eyes filled with glee.
Chen Xue Wen’s eyes turned blood-red as he locked onto the murderers of his parents. Rage surged through him like an uncontrollable storm.
“Zhou Wan Cheng!” he roared.
Zhou Wan Cheng smirked. “What? Changed your mind? Too late! I don’t care about the Autopsy Report anymore. I’ll just kill you all and be done with it!”
Chen Xue Wen’s voice was ice-cold. “I just wanted to tell you something.”
“Even an ant, when pushed to the limit, will bite back. It might not kill you, but it will make you hurt!”
The moment he finished speaking, he moved.
With a sudden burst of speed, he broke free from his captors and bolted across the room.
Zhou Wan Cheng’s expression changed. “Lock the door! Don’t let him escape!”
The guards at the entrance immediately sealed the room while over a dozen thugs closed in on Chen Xue Wen.
But instead of heading for the door, Chen Xue Wen dashed toward a nearby thug who was holding two bottles of Foreign Liquor. The thug tensed, preparing to strike, but Chen Xue Wen didn’t attack him. Instead, he snatched the bottles out of his hands and smashed them to the floor.
Glass shattered, and the liquor spilled everywhere. Two Bone Cutting Knives clattered to the ground.
Chen Xue Wen rolled forward, grabbing the knives as he went, covering himself in alcohol in the process. His Leather Jacket became slick, making it harder to grab him.
He wrapped cloth strips tightly around the knife handles, securing them to his hands. He had learned from the previous fight—blood makes weapons slippery. This time, he wouldn’t lose his grip!
Just as he finished, a thug aimed a kick at his back. But the slickness of the Foreign Liquor worked to his advantage. The thug’s foot slipped, causing him to fall forward.
Chen Xue Wen struck instantly, his Bone Cutting Knife slicing deep into the man’s throat. Blood gushed out as the thug clutched his neck, convulsing before going still.
The rest of the gang hesitated. They had underestimated him.
Zhou Wan Cheng’s face darkened. “Damn it! Grab weapons and kill him!”
The thugs drew their blades, encircling him cautiously.
Chen Xue Wen’s eyes flicked around, calculating his next move. As they lunged toward him, he suddenly spun in place and flung his arms outward. From his sleeves, a cloud of Lime exploded into the air.
The powder engulfed the attackers. Some weren’t quick enough to close their eyes, screaming as the burning sensation blinded them. Even those who managed to shut their eyes were left fumbling in the sudden white haze.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Chen Xue Wen slipped on his Sunglasses and charged into the panicked crowd, his Bone Cutting Knives flashing as he struck.
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