Liu Hun glanced at a few people beside Elder Wen, then fixed his gaze on a young man.
"Hun, go ahead, you’ve made such a significant contribution this ti. As long as I can do it, I’ll grant your request; consider it a reward for you," Elder Wen said with a smile, looking at Liu Hun.
"I have a question now, why is he here?" Liu Hun pointed at the man in front of him, Tong Cheng, and asked Elder Wen in a deep voice.
Liu Hun hadn’t expected Tong Cheng to be here. After the last earthquake, Liu Hun had handed Tong Cheng over to the police, but now Tong Cheng was perfectly fine.
"Hun, I am Xiao Cheng’s grandfather. Recently, Xiao Cheng has already been punished at the police station, so I thought I’d use this opportunity to ask you to spare Xiao Cheng. Young people are impulsive, after all. Consider it a favor from our Tong Family to you; how about that?" Elder Tong smiled slightly at Liu Hun.
"The deceased wasn’t related to , so it seems Elder Tong’s request will not have any impact," Liu Hun said calmly, looking at Elder Tong without a hint of fear.
"I have already handled the matter of the deceased. Since this is dostic, as long as you don’t pursue it further, Xiao Cheng won’t face any significant problems," Elder Tong said truthfully to Liu Hun.
This ti, Liu Hun couldn’t suppress his anger. He looked coldly at Elder Tong and said, "If the dead were soone from your Tong Family, would Elder Tong still be so calm? A murderer should face justice, and the law is not for to decide."
"Hun, do you an this matter can’t be settled privately?" Elder Tong asked Liu Hun in a low voice, with a hint of a frown.
"A foreign doctor went to great lengths to co and help us develop a vaccine, only for your beloved grandson to kill him out of self-interest and fra . I don’t care about the false accusations against , but your grandson should be responsible for the doctor’s death. What gives ordinary people the punishnt for murder, while your grandson eats well in the police station and gets off scot-free?" Liu Hun said, eyes cold as ice, looking at Elder Tong.
Before Elder Tong could speak, Liu Hun turned his gaze to Tong Cheng beside him and said coldly, "I don’t care how you fra , but since you killed soone, you should take responsibility."
"Liu Hun, are you sure you want to proceed this way?" Elder Tong asked Liu Hun in a serious tone, his expression sour.
The threat in Elder Tong’s words was evident; anyone with a bit of sense could see his intimidation.
Liu Hun ignored Elder Tong and turned to Elder Wen, saying calmly, "Grandpa Wen, didn’t you just ask what reward I wanted? Then I want the murderer brought to justice and receive the punishnt he deserves!"
At their level, both Liu Hun and Elder Tong, as well as Elder Wen and others, understood one thing: laws are for ordinary people. For people of their status, they are the law themselves; even murder could just be settled with a word.
"Are you sure about this?" Elder Wen asked, his eyes sowhat complex as he looked at Liu Hun.
"Though I’m not completely selfless, I understand these basic principles. People co to help us kindly, and we shouldn’t repay kindness with betrayal. If such things happen, they should bear the consequences. Otherwise, what is the point of the country’s existence?" Liu Hun said bluntly.
"Liu Hun, do you really think you are soone special? Even if I end up inside, I can co out in no ti, and you’ll be dead then!" Tong Cheng, seeing even his grandfather speaking so humbly to Liu Hun without reciprocating, got sowhat angry.
With Tong Cheng’s outburst, Elder Wen’s brows also furrowed slightly, showing his dissatisfaction with Tong Cheng’s words.
"Nonsense, is it your place to speak here?" Elder Tong imdiately scolded Tong Cheng, noticing Elder Wen’s displeasure from the corner of his eye.
Everyone understood how to handle this situation; it only required Elder Wen’s word. If Tong Cheng continued to be obtuse, even his status as the Tong Family Head might not save him.
"Fine, let’s see who ends up dead! Even though the company is no longer mine, and I have nothing, if I imdiately accept an interview with a reporter and make this public, you’ll definitely die!" Liu Hun said with disdain, looking at Tong Cheng.
Feeling the cold gaze from Liu Hun, Tong Cheng finally felt a sense of fear.
"Grandfather, you must save !" Tong Cheng imdiately turned to Elder Tong, pleading.
At this, Elder Tong cast a cold glance at Liu Hun before turning his gaze to Elder Wen, waiting for him to handle the situation.
"Given the circumstances, let’s compromise. Tong Cheng didn’t intend to kill, so a twenty-year sentence will be given. Hun, do you have any objections?" Elder Wen sighed and turned to Liu Hun.
If Liu Hun doesn’t relent on this matter, even the intervention of Elder Wen won’t be of much use.
"Whether this is intentional murder or not, everyone present at the scene clearly knows. According to the law, even a death penalty wouldn’t be excessive!" Liu Hun said calmly.
As soon as these words were spoken, the faces of Elder Tong and Tong Cheng changed drastically; they never expected that Liu Hun actually wanted Tong Cheng dead!
"Hun, isn’t this a bit too much?" At this mont, Elder Wen frowned slightly, looking at Liu Hun and spoke.
"Too much? Was Rose’s death excessive? She ca to our country with her boyfriend to get treatnt and ended up being killed by the third-generation official. Isn’t that excessive? Moreover, I never said I wanted him dead, I want a forty-year sentence; otherwise, I will imdiately hold a press conference. After all, I have nothing to lose, nothing to fear." Liu Hun looked into Tong Cheng’s hateful eyes and said to everyone.
Faced with Liu Hun’s relentlessness, Elder Wen hesitated for a mont before nodding in agreent and said, "Let’s settle this matter as is, but from now on, you cannot use this as a bargaining chip, and don’t forget, you are still a mber of the Dragon Sect."
"Yes, Grandpa Wen." Liu Hun nodded in agreent with Elder Wen.
Liu Hun is not foolish; on the contrary, he’s very smart. He fully understands Elder Wen’s intention in this matter. If he easily pardons Tong Cheng, Tong Cheng won’t spare him in the future, so it’s better to end it now and ensure the guy receives the punishnt he deserves.
Upon hearing Elder Wen’s words, Elder Tong trembled slightly, and then said to Elder Wen, "I will take Xiao Cheng away now. I will personally handle the subsequent matters regarding Xiao Cheng."
After speaking, Elder Tong took the lifeless-eyed Tong Cheng and hurriedly left Shanghe Village.
"Thank you, Grandpa Wen." Once Elder Tong and others had left, Liu Hun looked at Elder Wen and expressed his gratitude solemnly.
Obviously, Elder Wen’s last words were intentionally spoken to remind the Tong Family not to overstep as Liu Hun is now part of the Dragon Sect.
"Hun, you’re still a bit too youthful and impulsive. Do you know why I brought the Tong Family along this ti? It’s because their power has grown so imnse that even I have to think very carefully; you’ve truly offended the Tong Family this ti, and even with my remarks earlier, they still won’t let you go." Elder Wen said with a wry smile.
"Even if I let Tong Cheng go this ti, would he let go? If the outco is the sa, does it make a difference if it happens sooner or later?" Liu Hun replied earnestly to Elder Wen.
"While that’s true, it would have given you a long ti to grow, and don’t think that nobody knows about Tianhe Company’s sale to Haitou. So things are hard to hide from everyone; however, with your association with the Dragon Sect now, they won’t be able to readily trouble you. But how you proceed next depends on you." Elder Wen advised Liu Hun earnestly.
"Grandpa Wen, I don’t quite understand why you’re helping like this; I’m just a small player." Liu Hun understood these principles, but such a thing as a bottom line, Liu Hun would never cross, in this life or the previous.
"There’s a saying, you may have heard it: small players are not foolish, they just lack opportunity, and you, being astute, could soar high if given a chance. Moreover, this country’s current situation needs fresh blood. Helping you once doesn’t an I can help forever, nor can I be like Elder Chen or Elder Zhang; due to my status, it’s not possible." Elder Wen said earnestly to Liu Hun with a sigh.
Though Liu Hun didn’t fully grasp Elder Wen’s words, he recognized underlying issues. It was evident there were matters happening at the top, hence Elder Wen’s behavior.
Any matter that even Elder Wen finds troubleso is undoubtedly tough.
But who can speak clearly about the future? At least for now, Shanghe Village remains unhard, and that is enough for Liu Hun.
"What needed to be done and said has already been dealt with. As for the next step, when you go to Huaihai Province, be cautious. It’s a watershed mont; if you get through it, at least no one in the country will dare to trouble you, but if you don’t, even Elder Chen and Elder Zhang won’t be able to save you." After saying this, Elder Wen left the courtyard with his entourage.
Watching Elder Wen’s gradually retreating figure, Liu Hun couldn’t help but fall into deep thought.
Since his rebirth, nearly everyone he’s offended resides in Huaihai Province: the Shen Family, Wu Family, Du Family; and now, the addition of the Tong Family, none are easy opponents. If Liu Hun ventures into Huaihai Province now, he will undoubtedly encounter nurous perils.
But regardless, he must proceed to Huaihai Province because soone important is buried there.
"Old man, I’m about to co back to see you. Maybe, in heaven, you don’t want to witness this scene, but so things, just like you once said, are inevitable. Life is about what must and mustn’t be done, and since it’s predetermined, it’s better to face reality than to evade it; this ti, I will find those who killed you and personally avenge you!" Liu Hun raised his head, looking at the sowhat gray sky, murmuring softly.
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