"Liu Hun, this is not a place you should be. If possible, I suggest you leave now." The old man, though his hair and temples were gray, stood straight and looked at Liu Hun with complex eyes as he spoke slowly.
"According to seniority, I should call you Grandpa Wu. In terms of rank, I should address you as General Wu. But none of these titles matter; what matters is that there are so things we need to discuss seriously." Liu Hun calmly addressed the old man before him.
"Liu Hun, I know you are now very close to Liu Dehai, but that doesn’t an you can cover the sky with one hand in Huaihai Province. Added to the incident with my grandson, we were already enemies, so my family isn’t too welcoming of you." Old Man Wu’s face had a slight change upon hearing Liu Hun’s words, but he still spoke coldly to Liu Hun.
"In that case, I’ll call you Grandpa Wu because you deserve it. During the Anti-Japanese War, Grandpa Wu single-handedly led a regint and thwarted a crucial enemy breakout, protecting hundreds of innocent civilians. Examples like this are countless. So I believe Grandpa Wu should be able to discern right from wrong with my visit today. The past incident was indeed my mistake, and I apologize to Grandpa Wu, but I have no regrets about that matter because when soone does wrong, they must pay for it." Liu Hun said candidly, looking at Old Man Wu.
This ti, Old Man Wu was visibly moved by Liu Hun’s words and shouted, staring at Liu Hun, "But I am also the pillar of this family, a father, and a grandfather! That’s sothing I must consider!"
"And what about the few n Grandpa Wu sent last night? Don’t they have family, wives, and children? Where are they now? Their bodies are not even intact. Is this sothing Grandpa Wu wishes to see? I respect you elders from the bottom of my heart, but I don’t want Grandpa Wu’s eyes to be blinded by current affairs." Liu Hun’s voice was cold as he directly rebuked Old Man Wu.
This ti, Old Man Wu didn’t imdiately respond to Liu Hun. Instead, he was pale and trembling, with a look of pain in his cloudy eyes.
Clearly, even Old Man Wu didn’t want to see what happened last night, and it was certainly Qian Zhongshu pulling the strings from behind. "Xiao Liu, I know what you’re doing now is for the good of everyone and the country. Though I haven’t liked you much since my grandson’s incident, I don’t hate you at all now. On the contrary, I am grateful that you can stand up during such a national crisis. But as I just said, apart from defending the country, I am also a father and a grandfather. If I can’t even protect my family, how can I protect others? So, I’m sorry..." After a while, Old Man Wu steadied his emotions, raised his head, and said to Liu Hun with so difficulty.
Upon hearing Old Man Wu’s words, Liu Hun knew he had made a choice, and he didn’t bla Old Man Wu for this because if he were in the latter’s position, he might have done the sa.
In this world, people are inherently selfish. Whether ordinary folk or high-ranking officials, when it cos to the safety of their loved ones or others, anyone would choose to protect their own family, even if it ans sacrificing others. This is beyond doubt.
No sooner had Old Man Wu’s words fallen than four figures in black robes appeared around the courtyard, exuding an aura of mystery and terror, clearly not ordinary people.
Liu Hun coldly scanned the four mysterious black-robed individuals in the scene, then looked towards the dark house, and casually said, "So, after so long, we finally et again. Aren’t you going to co out to see an old friend?"
"Clap, clap, clap..." Shortly after Liu Hun’s words, a figure also clad in a black robe erged from the room, clapping as he walked out step by step.
"Mr. Liu, long ti no see." The black-robed man entered the courtyard, gently removed his hat, and as Liu Hun saw the grotesque, nacing half-destroyed face of Qian Zhongshu, he couldn’t help but frown slightly.
Qian Zhongshu’s half-face looked as if it had been flayed with a knife. Although the wound had healed, he looked neither human nor ghost. Even if they returned to Southeast University now, few would recognize this figure as the once-gentle scholar, Teacher Qian.
"Yes, it’s been a while, though we seed to et once in the City of Death." Liu Hun spoke softly, showing no surprise at Qian Zhongshu’s appearance.
"Last ti can’t entirely be blad on . You were too careless. It was a trap, a mantis stalking a cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Moreover, such an important thing could not avoid a struggle. But you owe thanks; if it weren’t for , you would have been killed long ago." Qian Zhongshu said with a slight grin on his grotesque half-face, resembling a demon.
"Since you’ve obtained what you wanted last ti, why have you co to Huaihai Province now?" Liu Hun asked seriously.
"Because where there is you, there will also be . Mr. Liu, don’t you feel any guilt about the incident in Qinghe Town back then? After all, I helped you out of goodwill, only to be deceived by you horribly." Qian Zhongshu looked at Liu Hun with curiosity.
In response, Liu Hun chuckled coldly, with a touch of disdain, "You threatened to join you, almost making kill the policeman. I assu Teacher Qian hasn’t forgotten that? There’s a saying in this world: if people don’t look out for themselves, they’ll be dood by Heaven and Earth. If I could turn back ti, I would still have no regrets. It’s better for that thing to be in my hands than in yours harming everyone."
"No wonder you’re the chairman of Tianhe Company, Liu Hun. Just this ntality is unmatched. Moreover, everyone outside praises the good deeds you’ve done, but they don’t know that beneath your kind exterior lies a heart like a devil’s, more ruthless than us." Qian Zhongshu wasn’t angry, knowing both of them saw things clearly.
"I only kill those who deserve it; at least compared to you, I don’t kill innocents indiscriminately. Whatever your purpose in coming to Huaihai Province, don’t cause trouble, or you’ll never leave here!" As Liu Hun spoke, a cold killing intent flashed deep in his eyes.
"Do you overestimate yourself, Liu Hun? Do you think I’m still the sa Qian Zhongshu you could manipulate as you please? The mont I carved off the skin of my own face, the old Qian Zhongshu was dead." Qian Zhongshu sneered wickedly, pausing for effect.
Then, as he saw Liu Hun about to speak, Qian Zhongshu shook his head and said with a faint smile, "I know you want to talk about my girlfriend, but I can tell you clearly, I dealt with her personally a while back. Are you satisfied with this result?"
"You’re insane!" Liu Hun couldn’t help but curse.
Even killing his own girlfriend was sothing Liu Hun never expected because he knew how important that girl was to Qian Zhongshu.
"That’s right, I’m insane now, thanks to you. If it weren’t for you, I might not have beco like this. And don’t pretend you know nothing about that woman; you planned it all. Am I wrong?" Qian Zhongshu shook his head with disdain.
It seed he had no trace of sympathy. With this, Liu Hun’s expression turned serious, watching Qian Zhongshu.
From Qinghe Town till now, only a few months had passed, yet Qian Zhongshu’s power beca unfathomable, even Liu Hun was unable to gauge his level.
Realizing this, Liu Hun knew his uninvited presence today was dangerous. But Liu Hun believed Qian Zhongshu wouldn’t kill him easily because when soone hates another to the core, they wouldn’t let them die easily.
More so, if Qian Zhongshu had wanted to kill him in the City of Death, he would have done it.
"Why did you co to Huaihai Province this ti?" Liu Hun squinted slightly, staring intently at Qian Zhongshu before him and asked.
"As for that question, let’s talk after you defeat my subordinates. I want to see if you have the strength worth my ti. If you can’t even beat them, there’s no reason for you to stay in this world." Qian Zhongshu said with a tinge of nostalgia.
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