A pitiful person must have a hateful side.
This is the portrayal of every soft-hearted person. The hardships and calamities in one's life all stem from the choices one has made.
Li Zhonglou did not want to be a soft-hearted person; he had always treated Li Duo'er as his own sister.
Although Li Hanlong was not killed by his own hands now, it was no different from doing so.
He did not want this sister to step into this quagmire again.
This was the only way he could think of.
As for the consequences, he was not a god, just a person, and could not predict them.
Taking one step at a time, perhaps not out of laziness, but out of unavoidable necessity.
"Brother Ning, let's go back." Li Zhonglou said no more, leaving Han Palace with Ning Lang and Zheng Rui.
Along the way, he closed his eyes in thought, remaining silent.
It was only upon returning to the Ning residence that Lin Ying and Jiang Yuxin came out to greet him. Seeing him unharmed, they breathed a long sigh of relief.
Lin Ying had already heard the general account of what happened at Han Palace from Xiao Yun.
However, Xiao Yun, being an outsider, did not understand the danger involved.
Especially before Shen Yi went, Li Zhonglou was constantly facing death. It was impossible to imagine the scene at that time.
However, it was all over now.
Li Hanlong was also dead, it was just a pity about that kid Zhang Dongxu.
Although he was a hooligan, he knew about loyalty and did not dislike her.
"Since Li Hanlong is dead, and this matter is settled, should we return to Qin Prefecture?" Lin Ying asked.
Her father was still waiting for news in Qin Prefecture, and the Donglin Pawnshop, which had been smashed by Li Hanlong's men, was still a mess that needed to be dealt with.
A mountain of things awaited her.
Staying in Yong'an every day was not a solution.
"I can't return to Qin Prefecture for the time being. Senior Sister, do you remember the golf course Yan Bin took you to?"
Li Zhonglou shook his head, "That was where Li Hanlong held hostages. Yan Bin might have hidden the base there."
"Now that Li Hanlong has been brought to justice, we must retrieve the base before the police seal off his properties."
"This is the first reason."
"Secondly, Old Ghost's matter is not resolved, and that person will definitely come again. If I leave, Ning Lang will surely fall into trouble."
"Thirdly, in Qin Prefecture, I cannot fully utilize my abilities. Yong'an is just my stepping stone, but before I can jump, I must have sufficient savings and strength."
"Therefore, I hope Senior Sister can take my mother and Yuxin back to Qin Prefecture and protect them for a while."
"I will pick you up after I have completely settled everything."
In just one day.
Li Zhonglou's thinking had undergone a drastic change.
He had already bought a house in Yong'an and planned to invite his in-laws to live there, while his mother would temporarily stay with Ning Lang.
The family would be reunited, and they would open a small antique shop, finding joy in it.
But now the situation was completely different.
To let Jiang Yuxin and his mother stay here would not only be a hindrance but also dangerous.
If they returned to Qin Prefecture first, with Senior Sister looking after them, he would surely be much more at ease.
This was the best option.
"Take good care of yourself here." Jiang Yuxin's beautiful eyes showed reluctance, but she finally agreed to Li Zhonglou's decision.
She did not need to know why Li Zhonglou asked her and Zheng Xiumei to return to Qin Prefecture; she only knew that her husband must have his reasons.
The Jiang family was also practically nonexistent.
Li Zhonglou was naturally no longer the son-in-law who was belittled by everyone.
She knew even better how much Li Zhonglou cared about his mother-in-law; without absolute necessity, he would not have separated them.
But she could not help Li Zhonglou with his matters.
The only thing she could do was to support and understand him.
"Don't worry, take this card. Go back to Qin Prefecture and buy a big house. Use the remaining money to make a comeback." Li Zhonglou handed the bank card given by Zeng Wang to Jiang Yuxin.
There was still more than eight million yuan in it.
Now that Li Hanlong was dead.
With Jiang Yuxin's abilities, making a comeback was only a matter of time.
"Are you two flirting in front of me like this?" Hearing this, Lin Ying's beautiful eyes flashed with a playful glint as she joked.
After speaking, she took a deep look at this junior brother.
After this battle, she found that her junior brother's temperament had suddenly become profound and restrained.
Although he was not ostentatious before and had a composure far beyond his years, it was completely different from the present.
Before, although composed, he acted on his own whims.
But now he had actually started planning for the future.
It seemed that Li Hanlong's death had stimulated him immensely, beyond imagination.
Since Li Zhonglou was determined to do something, how could she not support him?
She immediately nodded, "Go ahead and do whatever you need to do. I'll handle things on the home front. Nothing in this world is as important as life itself."
"Take good care of yourself in Yong'an, and if you encounter any trouble, inform me immediately."
Lin Ying showed a rare seriousness when she said these words.
This was not unnecessary worry. The path Li Zhonglou was about to take was bound to be filled with thorns and every step would be a desperate situation.
However, since he had made his own choice, all she could do was to lend her full support.
Without further ado.
Li Zhonglou immediately asked Jiang Yuxin to enter his mother's room with him.
After some casual conversation, he made an excuse that he was going to start a business in Yong'an and it would be inconvenient to take care of her, so she and Jiang Yuxin should return to Qin Prefecture first.
Zheng Xiumei was an ordinary country woman.
After staying at the Ning residence for a long time, she already felt embarrassed, as she was living under someone else's roof.
Although Ning Lang treated her the same as his godmother, she still did not want to accept the favor.
Hearing that she was returning to Qin Prefecture, she happily agreed.
However, she still felt some reluctance to part with her son Li Zhonglou, and holding his hand, she said earnestly, "My son, Mom doesn't ask you to be rich and noble, as long as you are safe..."
"Be sure to listen more to Ning Lang's advice and be careful in your actions."
Most mothers in the world are like this. No matter how old or successful their sons are, they still feel they are young in their hearts.
Li Zhonglou naturally did not object and nodded in agreement.
Then, he packed his belongings, asked Zheng Rui to drive a van, and personally sent them back to Qin Prefecture.
Upon arrival, he called to report their safety, and only then did Li Zhonglou feel relieved.
In the large courtyard, only Ning Lang and Li Zhonglou remained.
Ning Lang's subordinates rarely came to the courtyard; they were all stationed at various venues.
After pouring tea, Ning Lang asked, "Next, what are your plans?"
"Take me to see the powerful figure behind that surnamed Zhou!" Li Zhonglou stated directly.
Ning Lang's expression changed upon hearing this, "Are you trying to die?"
"I was just thinking about how to get out of this mess, and you're walking right into the trap?"
After Zhou left that day, he immediately arranged for his subordinates to deliver a generous gift.
He wanted to express his apology and sincerity.
The gift was accepted, but no response was received.
He was feeling uneasy.
But he did not expect Li Zhonglou to want to go to him voluntarily.
Was this not courting death?
"Don't worry, I still have a long life. If it's fortune, it's not misfortune. If it's misfortune, it cannot be avoided." Li Zhonglou smiled calmly, "If they want to kill me, it's easy."
"Instead of being left hanging like this, it's better to go to them directly."
At this point, it was better to be a stubborn nuisance.
That powerful figure represented not some civilian force, but the military.
He could tell from Zhou's visit last time.
What he was facing now was not only the threat from the person behind Zhou but also retaliation from the surnamed Huang.
Li Hanlong had made it clear.
Within a month, he would die.
With his current strength, confronting the surnamed Huang was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
Let alone anything else, they could just spend some money to hire formidable assassins to take his life.
After all, open guns were easy to dodge, but hidden arrows were hard to guard against.
His strength was far from enough to deal with skilled gunmen.
Therefore, the only way was to use force against force.
On the way back, he had been thinking about using the person behind Zhou to fight against the surnamed Huang.
Success or death!
"I really don't know what to say to you." Ning Lang shook his head and sighed.
Li Zhonglou's personality made him both admire and worry.
Knowing the mountain has tigers, yet heading towards the mountain.
Moreover, once he decided on something, ten oxen could not pull him back.
It was like going to see Li Hanlong; he simply wouldn't listen to advice.
If he refused, he might resort to other means to cause some trouble.
After much thought, he finally nodded helplessly, "Tomorrow afternoon, I will personally take you to visit."
After finishing his tea, Li Zhonglou asked for a car and left the Ning residence.
On the way, he first called Liu Ping'er, then headed straight to the golf course where he had been held captive.
Upon arriving at the scene, he saw no police at the entrance, knowing they had not yet found this place.
The guards Li Hanlong had stationed here were also nowhere to be seen.
Li Zhonglou walked to the door and looked at the combination lock.
He began pressing the numbers.
This lock was accessible from both inside and outside. After he had figured out the password last time, Li Hanlong had not changed it. Indeed, it opened with a press.
It seemed that changing the password daily was meant to prevent him.
"Damn it, you're finally here... Help... Help me..." As soon as the door opened, a weak and excited voice rang out.
It was Xiao Qiang.
This guy was slumped on the ground, skin and bones from hunger, having lost a lot of weight.
His eyes had become dull and lifeless, but upon seeing Li Zhonglou, a glimmer of light appeared.
He had been locked up here for several days without anyone bringing him food.
He couldn't escape and no one answered his calls.
His stomach was sticking to his back from hunger, and he was on the verge of a mental breakdown.
"You actually didn't starve to death." Li Zhonglou frowned upon seeing him.
When he escaped, this kid was probably sleeping in the room and Li Zhonglou didn't see him at all.
He had almost forgotten about him.
He hadn't expected him to still be here.
That was good.
Sister Yun was worried about unifying the Xiao family, and with this fool, her uncle would have to bow down.
As long as the Xiao family was unified, the pressure from the Lu family would naturally disappear, and it would also help Jiang Yuxin. It could be considered making good use of him.
So he asked Xiao Qiang to wait, walked out of the signal-blocking area, and called Xiao Yun, asking her to pick him up.
Then he went back inside and searched room by room.
There were only a few rooms in the golf course, which were purely private and normally no outsiders entered.
Li Zhonglou searched almost every inch of the place, but still found nothing.
It wasn't even here!
Li Zhonglou was quite surprised.
Where did Yan Bin hide the item after taking it out of the orphanage?
Could it have vanished into thin air?
For a moment, Li Zhonglou was filled with questions, but he had no answers.
After all, the dead could no longer answer his questions.
Helplessly, he could only wait for Xiao Yun to send people to pick up Xiao Qiang, then drive to a coffee shop called Chuan Chuan Wan, pick up his phone, and send messages for a while.
This time, his purpose in meeting Liu Ping'er was very clear.
It was for the evidence in Liu Ping'er's hands that was enough to kill people for it.
That thing, even if it wasn't related to the surnamed Huang, it would be deeply involved. If he could get his hands on it, it would be of great help to the path he was about to take.
He was determined to get it!