Chapter 24: Do You Want a Woman to Accompany You?
Chen Xue Wen’s words caught Fifth Master Hou off guard for a moment, but soon, he burst into laughter.
“Hahaha! Kid, you’re quite clever.”
“But you’re still too green.”
“You’re already here in my hands. Do you think it’s difficult for me to get the rest of the evidence?”
As Fifth Master Hou spoke, his bodyguards silently moved toward Chen Xue Wen, their stance making it clear—they were preparing to take him down.
Chen Xue Wen, unfazed, calmly said, “Fifth Master, do you know how many people I killed tonight?”
“Tonight, in Zhou Wan Cheng’s villa, I killed a total of eighteen people.”
“Including Zhou Wan Cheng and his son, along with a witness who falsely accused me.”
Fifth Master Hou frowned. “What? Trying to scare me?”
Chen Xue Wen shook his head. “I’m not trying to scare you. I just want to tell you—I have no way out.”
“I’ve killed so many people. If you don’t help me, I won’t live long anyway.”
“So whether I die here or somewhere else, what difference does it make?”
He glanced at the men surrounding him and sneered. “So even if you capture me, don’t expect to get the other part of the evidence!”
Fifth Master Hou’s expression darkened as he stared deeply at Chen Xue Wen and said coldly, “Hmph, I don’t necessarily need the other part of the evidence.”
“This half alone is already enough for me.”
“Besides, do you have any idea how big a deal killing eighteen people is?”
“Do you really think I would risk covering up such a thing just for the rest of the evidence?”
“If this matter isn’t handled properly, I’ll end up in deep trouble.”
Chen Xue Wen said, “Fifth Master, I’m afraid you don’t have a choice in this matter.”
Fifth Master Hou was momentarily stunned. “What do you mean?”
Chen Xue Wen smiled. “If you don’t help me, the other part of the evidence will be mailed to the law enforcement teams in various places.”
Fifth Master Hou scoffed. “And what does that have to do with me?”
“Do you think I’d be afraid just because you’re using someone else’s business to threaten me?”
Chen Xue Wen calmly stated, “Fifth Master, I was the one who killed Zhou Wan Cheng, and the last place I was seen was here with you.”
“Whether I die here or get caught by the law enforcement team, you’ll be the last person to have seen me.”
“If that evidence is sent to law enforcement, who do you think those big figures will suspect is behind it?”
Fifth Master Hou’s expression changed drastically. He suddenly realized Chen Xue Wen’s true intention.
Chen Xue Wen had given him this notebook to drag him into the mess!
No matter how he handled Chen Xue Wen, he couldn’t escape involvement now.
If the evidence in that notebook was exposed, those big figures would panic and start pointing fingers in all directions.
As the last person to have seen Chen Xue Wen, Fifth Master Hou would inevitably become a target.
Even with his powerful connections, he wouldn’t be able to withstand so many influential people coming after him at once!
Fifth Master Hou took a deep breath and gritted his teeth as he glared at Chen Xue Wen. “Kid, you didn’t come here to negotiate with me, did you?”
“You deliberately dragged me into the water!”
Chen Xue Wen chuckled. “Fifth Master, I learned a lesson when I was in Peaceful City Prison.”
“If you encounter something you can’t solve on your own, the best solution is to pull in someone powerful.”
“Once they’re standing on the same side as you, they’ll have no choice but to help you solve the problem!”
Chen Xue Wen glanced at the notebook on the table and smiled. “I don’t have the capability to use this evidence.”
“But you, Fifth Master, are different.”
“If you help me, this evidence will be yours to use—it could make you a fortune.”
“If you don’t help me, then we’ll just die together.”
“My life is worthless. If I die, I die. But you, Fifth Master—you have a lot to lose. Think it over carefully.”
Fifth Master Hou’s face turned livid as he stared daggers at Chen Xue Wen, his anger boiling.
Everyone in the room exchanged glances.
They had followed Fifth Master Hou for a long time and knew he was a man of deep calculation, rarely revealing his emotions.
Yet today, he was infuriated to the point of losing his composure. That was extremely rare.
After a long silence, Fifth Master Hou finally gritted his teeth and said, “Chen Xue Wen, do you really think you can scare me like this?”
“Even if I kill you and capture everyone related to you, finding that evidence wouldn’t be hard!”
Chen Xue Wen remained indifferent. “Fifth Master, you can try.”
“But let me remind you—if you’re wrong, you won’t be able to handle the consequences.”
Fifth Master Hou clenched his jaw, his expression shifting unpredictably. After a long while, he took a deep breath, his face gradually relaxing.
“Alright!”
“You’ve got guts!”
“In all my years, I’ve never met a young man like you.”
Suddenly, Fifth Master Hou burst into laughter.
He slammed his hand on the table and said, “Chen Xue Wen, I see talent in you.”
“This time, I’ll help you!”
“But—I have one condition!”
Chen Xue Wen’s heart leaped with joy. He knew he had won this gamble.
“Fifth Master, please speak!”
Fifth Master Hou looked at Chen Xue Wen and said, “Starting tomorrow, you will work for me.”
Chen Xue Wen hesitated. Fifth Master Hou was a major underground boss, involved in things that couldn’t see the light of day.
If he followed him, wouldn’t that mean he was officially stepping into the underworld?
Fifth Master Hou observed his reaction calmly. “You barely escaped death this time. Don’t you want to make something of yourself?”
“Follow me, and I can guarantee that your future will be anything but ordinary.”
Chen Xue Wen fell into deep thought. Fifth Master Hou’s words stirred something in him.
His parents were just ordinary workers, placing all their hopes on him, wishing he could achieve success.
But now, after what had happened, he couldn’t continue his studies, nor could he find a job.
If he didn’t follow Fifth Master Hou, he’d likely end up as a lowly laborer somewhere.
Or perhaps, just as Fifth Master Hou said, since he had been given a second chance at life, he should seize it and make a name for himself. That way, he wouldn’t disappoint his parents’ expectations!
Taking a deep breath, Chen Xue Wen slowly nodded. “Alright!”
Hearing this, Fifth Master Hou burst into hearty laughter.
He waved a hand and said, “Bin Zi, go take care of Zhou Wan Cheng’s villa.”
“Most of the men I assigned to him were fugitives from other regions.”
“Dispose of their bodies. No need to be concerned about it.”
“As for the rest, leave them in the villa and set it on fire.”
“I’ll make the necessary arrangements to pass it off as an accidental fire.”
The bodyguard beside him immediately nodded. “Understood, Fifth Master!”
With that, the bodyguard led a group of men to clean up the scene for Chen Xue Wen overnight.
Chen Xue Wen took another deep breath, feeling deeply shaken.
He never expected that under Fifth Master Hou’s command, Zhou Wan Cheng’s matter could be handled so effortlessly.
Eighteen dead bodies, and they were going to cover it up as a mere fire?
Fifth Master Hou noticed his shock and chuckled. “Xue Wen, did you really think things would be resolved this easily?”
“Dealing with the situation itself is simple.”
“But getting the Law Enforcement Team to classify it as an accident—that’s the real challenge.”
Lifting his teacup, Fifth Master Hou spoke in a relaxed tone, “Do you have any idea how many connections I have to pull, and how much money I need to spend, to make the authorities believe this was just a fire?”
“You’re lucky you came to me.”
“In Peaceful City, no one else could have solved this for you!”
Chen Xue Wen took a deep breath and slowly nodded. “Thank you, Fifth Master.”
“I will never forget your kindness!”
Fifth Master Hou laughed heartily. “Enough. From now on, we’re family. No need to be so formal.”
“I’m getting old and need some rest. I’ll head upstairs.”
“Ru, find him some clean clothes and let him stay the night.”
“By tomorrow, everything will be back to normal.”
The elegant woman beside him smiled, nodded, and stood up. “Young one, follow me.”
Chen Xue Wen hesitated for a moment and then said in a low voice, “Fifth Master, I’m still a fugitive… this matter…”
Fifth Master Hou leisurely replied, “That’s easy.”
“I have the autopsy report of that school beauty. I can use it to clear your name.”
Chen Xue Wen’s heart skipped a beat. He suddenly realized just how cunning these old foxes were.
Fifth Master Hou had an autopsy report as well—clearly, he had kept it as leverage against Zhou Wan Cheng.
These old foxes never did anything without keeping an ace up their sleeve.
Chen Xue Wen maintained a neutral expression, but inwardly, he became even more cautious.
If he was going to work with these people, he had to be extremely careful—he couldn’t afford to be outplayed.
Under Fang Ru’s guidance, Chen Xue Wen entered a guest room on the first floor.
Fang Ru handed him a set of pajamas, her fox-like eyes scanning him up and down with a playful glint. “Little brother, you look like a mess. Go take a hot shower first.”
Feeling slightly embarrassed, Chen Xue Wen took the clothes. “Thank you, Sister Ru.”
Fang Ru frowned slightly. “Watch how you address me.”
“Who are you calling ‘Sister’ like some old lady?”
“My name is Fang Ru, and I’m only twenty-three!”
Chen Xue Wen scratched his head awkwardly. “Then… should I call you Ru Jie?”
Only then did Fang Ru smile. “Good boy.”
“Alright, go clean yourself up.”
Chen Xue Wen took his pajamas and went into the bathroom. For the first time in a long while, he finally relaxed a little.
After a long hot shower, he changed into the clean clothes and stepped out—only to find that Fang Ru hadn’t left.
She was lounging on the bed in a silky nightgown, her figure graceful and alluring. Her bewitching eyes roamed over him, as if she was evaluating something.
A faint, seductive fragrance filled the room, emanating from her perfume.
Chen Xue Wen felt slightly uneasy and whispered, “Ru Jie… do you need something?”
Fang Ru chuckled. “Not really.”
“Fifth Master told me to take good care of you.”
“I just wanted to ask—do you usually sleep alone, or do you need some company to help you relax?”
As she spoke, Fang Ru slightly parted her red lips, her delicate tongue gliding over them subtly.
Her pearly white teeth lightly bit her bottom lip, her charming eyes hazy with temptation.
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