Chapter 56: Two-Handed Preparations
Zhang Feng’s residence.
He received a call from Snake and, though reluctant, dragged himself out of bed, throwing on some clothes in preparation to bail someone out.
After all, he had taken quite a few favors from Snake.
With Feng Leopard in trouble, it was only natural for him to step in and help.
Of course, for Zhang Feng, these matters weren’t particularly troublesome.
He had already checked—Chen Xue Wen’s men hadn’t been hurt, only Feng Leopard’s gang had suffered.
That meant the situation could be easily resolved. With his connections, it wouldn’t be too difficult.
As he slipped on his shoes, ready to leave, something caught his eye—a letter wedged into the gap of his door.
Frowning, he picked it up and gave it a squeeze. It was thick, as if stuffed with something substantial.
Zhang Feng immediately opened it. Inside was a stack of photographs.
His heart sank as he flipped through them.
The images clearly captured Feng Leopard leading his gang to wreck Brother’s Game Arcade. Every detail was in crisp focus.
Even worse, there were shots of Feng Leopard beating Wang Gui Wen, smashing his camera, and exposing the film.
As he finished going through them, cold sweat drenched Zhang Feng’s back.
He had assumed that Feng Leopard had destroyed all the negatives, erasing any evidence.
But who could have predicted that these photographs existed?
If these got out, he wouldn’t be able to bear the consequences.
After all, he had handled today’s incident hastily, completely ignoring Wang Gui Wen’s complaints.
He had assumed Wang Gui Wen had no proof, so he had simply let Feng Leopard and his men go free.
But these photos? They were undeniable proof.
If they were made public, the scandal would explode. Feng Leopard would be finished.
And Zhang Feng? As his protector, he would undoubtedly go down with him.
His body trembled, his face pale as a sheet.
Then, his phone rang, making him jump.
With shaky hands, he answered, “Wh-who’s this?”
A cold voice responded, “Zhang Feng, you’ve seen the photos, haven’t you?”
Zhang Feng’s expression darkened. “You took these? What do you want?”
“I warn you—”
Before he could finish, the voice cut him off, “You’re warning me?”
“Zhang Feng, do you not understand the situation?”
“I’m just a concerned citizen who happened to take some photos. That’s not illegal, is it?”
“What exactly are you warning me about?”
Zhang Feng fell silent, gritting his teeth before asking, “What do you want?”
The caller chuckled. “Simple.”
“Handle Brother’s Game Arcade properly.”
“Tell Snake that this arcade is ours now.”
“If he doesn’t back off, these photos will be mailed to every major newspaper and magazine in the province.”
Zhang Feng’s face twisted. “You… you’re one of Chen Xue Wen’s people!?”
The voice on the other end laughed coldly. “Guess.”
“That’s all I have to say. Think it over.”
The line went dead.
Zhang Feng collapsed onto his chair, his face shifting between anger and despair.
After several minutes, he sighed deeply and pulled out his phone.
He called Snake.
At the same time, in the shadows outside Zhang Feng’s building, Li Er Yong leaned on his crutch and sent a message to Chen Xue Wen:
“Done.”
Then, limping, he disappeared into the night.
At Electronic Dynasty, Snake was busy planning an attack on Chen Xue Wen when his phone rang.
Hearing Zhang Feng’s words, he slammed his fist on the table.
“That bastard dares to threaten me!?”
“Does he think I’ll be scared!?”
“I’ll fucking kill him!”
He roared in fury.
Zhang Feng panicked. “Snake, are you insane!?”
“If this leaks, I’m done. Feng Leopard is done.”
“Not just us—every single one of his men will go down too.”
“Is ruining all of us really worth it over a grudge?”
Snake took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.
Zhang Feng was right. If they all got exposed, it would be a disaster.
And he couldn’t abandon Feng Leopard, his most trusted right-hand man.
“What do you suggest?” Snake asked in a low voice.
Zhang Feng responded, “Let him keep the arcade. What’s the big deal?”
“That place has a lousy location and outdated equipment. It’s nowhere near your level.”
“If you ask me, he’s just scraping by. He won’t threaten your business.”
“Give it a few days. If he can’t make money, he’ll shut down on his own. Why waste your time on small fry?”
Snake stayed silent for a long time before finally growling, “Hmph. If I let him run it, where does that leave my reputation?”
Zhang Feng pushed harder. “Snake, don’t say I didn’t warn you.”
“This isn’t a small matter.”
“From now on, that arcade will be under strict surveillance.”
“If your guys cause trouble again, don’t blame me for not backing you up.”
Snake’s voice turned cold. “Fine. I won’t make things difficult for you.”
“If Chen Xue Wen wants to plant his flag in my territory, fine. I won’t stop him.”
“But let’s see if he’s got what it takes to hold it.”
He hung up, his expression as dark as a storm cloud.
Chen Xue Wen and his crew finally left the Law Enforcement Squad after two hours of questioning.
It was already past midnight, and they shivered from the cold.
Still, Lai Hou grinned with admiration. “Brother Wen, you really are a genius.”
“Those bastards even prepared goggles.”
“Good thing you had us bring raincoats, or we would’ve been screwed.”
Chen Xue Wen smiled slightly. Everything had gone exactly as planned.
Even the water pipes and the supply of water at home had been arranged in advance by Li Er Yong, all for this ambush against Feng Leopard and his men.
Lai Hou asked curiously, “Brother Wen, how did you know they’d wear goggles tonight?”
Chen Xue Wen shook his head. “I didn’t.”
“I just knew the same trick wouldn’t work twice.”
“And even if I used it again, I couldn’t repeat it so soon, or they’d see through it.”
“So I made small adjustments, just in case.”
“If they hadn’t worn goggles, the lime powder would have done the job.”
“But if they did, my backup plan was ready.”
Lai Hou was awestruck. “Brother Wen, you’re too brilliant.”
Wang Zhen Dong nodded in admiration. “Brother Wen, I’m glad I follow you.”
Chen Xue Wen simply smiled. “We only handled the immediate problem.”
“Whether we can make money depends on our skills.”
“Alright, let’s find a place to rest.”
“Tomorrow morning, we’re meeting Zhou Jing Hui.”
Lai Hou blinked. “Why him?”
Chen Xue Wen smirked. “He owes me money. Tomorrow, we’re collecting.”
Lai Hou looked baffled. “He owes you money?”
“I didn’t know that.”
Chen Xue Wen chuckled. “He didn’t.”
“But starting today, he does.”
Lai Hou and Wang Zhen Dong exchanged dumbfounded glances, completely lost.
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