As the situation concluded, Shen Lang followed Zhao Min into the elevator and ascended.
Watching the elevator slowly rise from the first floor, Xiong Zi breathed a sigh of relief and said to Zhao Tianlong, "Dad, if I hadn't arrived in time, you almost caused a great disaster today."
"Is it that serious?"
Zhao Tianlong asked, puzzled, "No matter how capable that kid is, and no matter how much Director Song favors him, he's still someone without power or background. I don't understand why you're so afraid of him."
In Zhao Tianlong's view, no matter how skilled one was in this world, money and power were ultimately more useful.
Just like that expert, Ah Da, who was ultimately only a bodyguard for him.
Once his usefulness was gone, a single word from him could make the other person leave.
"Dad, it seems you're still unconvinced?"
Hearing Zhao Tianlong's words, Xiong Zi was startled and said, "Let me tell you, you must not have any thoughts of defiance, nor should you provoke him again. Do you know the consequences of offending him?"
"Kong Zixiong of the Kong family in Longdu offended him. He's now lying in the hospital, his reproductive organs severed."
"Tang Zixuan of the Tang family in Shu Zhong offended him. Yesterday, he was sent to the execution ground to report to the King of Hell."
"Lin Nianfo of the Lin family offended him. His entire family is probably already queuing for reincarnation."
Although the ultimate fate of these people wasn't entirely due to Shen Lang, Shen Lang's role in it was too significant.
Xiong Zi, fearing that Zhao Tianlong might continue to oppose Shen Lang out of resentment, said agitatedly, "Director Tang, the Deputy Director of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Martial Guard Bureau, have you met him? Arrogant and conceited, but he also offended him and was stripped of his position, sent packing from the Martial Guard Bureau."
Xiong Zi stared intently at Zhao Tianlong, his gaze sharp as a knife, and said, "Dad, tell me, how many of those people in high positions can you afford to offend?"
"But he offended all of them, yet he's still alive and kicking, completely unharmed."
With that, Xiong Zi placed a hand on Zhao Tianlong's shoulder and said solemnly, "Dad, think twice before you act, and don't bring disaster upon yourself and the family."
"I..."
After hearing his son's words, Zhao Tianlong's face turned deathly pale.
He knew Shen Lang was capable of fighting, but he hadn't expected him to be so formidable. He had offended powerful families like the Kong family in Longdu, the Tang family in Shu Zhong, and the Lin family in Nanling, yet he remained unscathed.
Especially since Zhao Tianlong always treated Lin Nianfo with great respect, knowing that Shen Lang had dealt with Lin Nianfo's entire family made him completely abandon any thought of defiance.
Zhao Tianlong looked at Xiong Zi, filled with gratitude, and said, "Fortunately, you came in time today. Otherwise, I would have committed a grave mistake."
"Are you convinced now?"
Hearing Zhao Tianlong's words, Xiong Zi smiled and then looked at Zhao Qiang, who was severely injured on the ground.
"Big Brother, I didn't know Shen Lang was so amazing. If I had known, I wouldn't have dared to provoke him even with ten times the courage."
Zhao Qiang, having broken out in a cold sweat from Xiong Zi's earlier words, said, "Don't worry, I will never provoke Shen Lang again. Even if I encounter him, I will give him a wide berth and not cause him any trouble."
"Having this awareness proves you can still be saved."
Xiong Zi was very pleased with Zhao Qiang's response and said, "It's right not to provoke him actively, but giving him a wide berth when you meet is unnecessary. Brother Shen is not an ordinary person; he will eventually soar like a dragon and reach the heavens. You should try to get closer to him and make yourself familiar, not only for your own good but also for the family's."
"I remember that girl, Zhao Min, is your girlfriend, right? The way she looks at you now is filled with disdain, as if she's looking at a pile of excrement, which means she has no affection for you left. Since that's the case, don't cling to her, it will only increase her dislike."
Xiong Zi helped Zhao Qiang up and said earnestly, "I see love in her eyes when she looks at Brother Shen. Therefore, you not only cannot cause trouble but should also help facilitate their relationship, understand?"
"Big Brother, I realized this when you were hitting me with the belt just now. I will no longer pester Zhao Min."
Zhao Qiang looked at Xiong Zi and promised, "I understand everything you've said, and I won't disappoint you."
"Good—"
Seeing the suddenly more mature Zhao Qiang, both Xiong Zi, as his elder brother, and Zhao Tianlong, as his father, wore smiles of satisfaction.
Soon, Xiong Zi and Zhao Tianlong helped Zhao Qiang leave.
As for Ma Sangou and the others, no one cared about their fate from beginning to end.
"Brother Shen, we're here. This is my home."
At the same moment Xiong Zi and his group departed, Zhao Min and Shen Lang's elevator reached the eighth floor.
Exiting the elevator and turning right, Zhao Min quickly led Shen Lang to her doorstep.
As Zhao Min took out her key and unlocked the door, they entered.
When Shen Lang and Zhao Min walked into the apartment and glanced around, Shen Lang realized how spacious Zhao Min's home was.
With an area of two hundred square meters, it had four bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, and one kitchen. The north-south orientation provided excellent ventilation, and the decoration was fresh and simple, making one feel incredibly comfortable upon entering.
Three people were seated on the sofa in the living room.
Two of them were an elderly couple, both around fifty years old, with smiling faces.
Seated opposite them was an elder around sixty years old, dressed in a black Zhongshan suit, with a head full of white hair, exuding an air of a wise immortal.
"Minmin, didn't you go to school? Why did you come back so suddenly?"
Seeing Zhao Min enter, the elderly couple showed a look of shock and said.
This elderly couple were Zhao Min's father, Zhao Jianguo, and her mother, He Lan.
When they saw Shen Lang behind Zhao Min, they were even more surprised and asked, "Minmin, who is this gentleman behind you?"
"Dad, Mom, he's Shen Lang. He's the brother of my classmate."
Zhao Min pointed to Shen Lang and introduced him to her parents, "You both know Professor Lin Danqing from our school, right? He suffered from coronary heart disease and was already at the stage where he needed a bypass surgery. However, Mr. Shen not only identified his condition at a glance but also gave him a bottle of pills. He only took one pill, and now he can run five kilometers in the morning exercise, his stamina surpassing that of a group of young teachers."
"I have witnessed Mr. Shen's medical skills, so I wanted him to see my sister. I was in such a hurry when I met Mr. Shen that I forgot to inform you beforehand."
Speaking of which, Zhao Min noticed the presence of the white-haired elder on the sofa and asked Zhao Jianguo and He Lan, "Dad, Mom, who is this old gentleman?"
"Minmin, this is a divine doctor from Longdu, known as 'Ghost Doctor' Elder Qin Yanluo. Your Dad went to great lengths to invite him to our home."
Zhao Jianguo looked at Zhao Min and said, "Just now, Elder Qin only administered three acupuncture needles to your sister, and she has already woken up. He is truly a reincarnation of Bian Que, a reborn Hua Tuo."
"So, Mr. Shen might have made a trip in vain."
"What?"
Hearing her father's words, Zhao Min was shocked.
At this moment, a beautiful and stunning girl with long hair flowing down her shoulders, wearing a white shirt and jeans, walked out from a room.
"Sis..."
Seeing the person who came, Zhao Min was both surprised and delighted and called out.
However, Shen Lang, standing behind Zhao Min, noticed something and his brow furrowed.