Several kilometers from the city center stands Mount Luofeng, a mountain with an elevation of only around a thousand meters.
On holidays, it becomes a popular spot for outings and spring excursions. As its name suggests, Mount Luofeng is famous for its maple trees. From the foot to the summit, maple trees line both sides of the road, creating a breathtakingly beautiful landscape.
Furthermore, from the mountaintop, one can clearly see the bustling city center in the distance.
Jinxiu Villa is nestled at the summit of Mount Luofeng. The villa has been established for many years and has always had an owner. It was only a few years ago that the villa suddenly changed hands.
As dusk settled, the vibrant colors of the city center’s nightlife were fully visible from Jinxiu Villa, presenting a truly spectacular view.
Two people sat in a pavilion, sipping tea and admiring the distant night scenery.
“Is that eldest son of the He family really that foolish?” Liu Rumei asked, taking a sip of her tea with slight surprise.
“It’s rumored that someone broke into the He family’s residence last night and castrated He Chuan. Perhaps he was so shocked that he went mad after waking up in the hospital!”
Liu Zhendong downed the tea in his small cup, finding it too small to quench his thirst. He smacked his lips and continued, “It’s truly strange. The police thoroughly checked all the surveillance cameras inside and outside the He residence, yet they found absolutely nothing. Now, everyone believes that He Chuan suffered a mental breakdown and did it to himself!”
Liu Rumei smiled faintly and shook her head, “It seems that attending Old Master Tang’s birthday banquet yesterday allowed you to narrowly escape death!”
Liu Zhendong was taken aback and asked blankly, “Big Sister, what do you mean by that? Are you implying… he did it?”
“As far as I know, the He family’s steward, surnamed Zhong, was once a notorious assassin! That’s why I advised you not to offend the He family back then!”
“If I’m not mistaken, the assassin who trespassed into the Tang residence yesterday to assassinate Ye Cangtian was hired through the connections of that steward Zhong! But they never expected their assassination attempt to fail!” Liu Rumei stopped speaking.
Liu Zhendong’s brows furrowed as he gradually understood the situation!
The He family hired an assassin to kill Ye Cangtian, but the attempt failed! Ye Cangtian, clearly guessing that He Chuan was the one who hired the assassin, retaliated by breaking into the He family’s residence that night.
Thinking of this, Liu Zhendong broke out in a cold sweat. He glanced at his bandaged right hand. Compared to losing his life’s essence, his hand injury seemed much luckier.
He took a deep breath, wanting to smoke a cigarette to calm his nerves, but he was glared at by Liu Rumei and reluctantly suppressed the urge.
Liu Zhendong asked dryly, “What kind of strength does this Ye Cangtian possess! To be able to commit such an act under the He family’s nose without leaving any clues!”
Liu Rumei shook her head and suddenly looked in a certain direction in the darkness, asking, “Can you handle Steward Zhong and the assassin Poison Dragon?”
From the darkness, a voice hesitated for a moment before replying, “Steward Zhong was known as ‘Blood Fiend Hand’ back then, and his strength is comparable to Poison Dragon. While I can win against them, it would be difficult to kill either of them!”
Liu Zhendong’s eyes widened upon hearing this. He had seen the person in the darkness before; in his eyes, that person was a top-tier expert, yet this was the response.
Even that person couldn’t guarantee killing Poison Dragon, but Ye Cangtian had easily killed him yesterday. Doesn’t this mean Ye Cangtian is even stronger than him?
Liu Rumei was also somewhat surprised. After a long period of contemplation, she said, “Dongzi, find an opportunity tomorrow to invite Mr. Ye. Tell him that Liu Rumei would like to treat him to a meal!”
Liu Zhendong’s eyes lit up, and he asked in a low voice, “Big Sister, are you trying to win him over?”
Liu Rumei chuckled and shook her head, “Such a powerful expert is not someone you or I can win over. I’m inviting him to a meal for two reasons: first, to resolve your past conflict with him, and second, to make friends with him! People like him can only be friends, never enemies!”
Anyone with such formidable strength often has a background more complex than what appears on the surface.
“I understand what to do!” Liu Zhendong nodded, though he still felt a bit apprehensive towards Ye Cangtian.
Liu Rumei sipped her tea and then looked towards the darkness again, asking, “Yang Yi, are there any instructions from the capital?”
The person in the darkness replied, “Not yet. However, there is news that Ba Tianhu is returning to Yangzhou. The capital has advised you to be careful recently.”
Liu Rumei’s hand trembled slightly before returning to normal. Liu Zhendong, standing beside her, opened his eyes wide and gritted his teeth, “That guy dares to come back? I’ll kill him!”
Years ago, Liu Rumei caused a bloody storm in the underworld to avenge her husband. Not only did she avenge her husband, but she also overthrew the reigning overlord of the underworld at that time.
Ba Tianhu was the overlord of the underworld back then. He had fled Yangzhou like a stray dog and had been missing for several years.
“If he dares to return, he must have some confidence. Dongzi, be careful lately. I fear Ba Tianhu will seek revenge on you immediately upon his return!” Liu Rumei said calmly.
Just then, the roar of a sports car was heard from outside the villa.
Upon hearing the sound, Liu Zhendong’s expression became somewhat unnatural, and he stood up, “Well, I’ll be going back now!”
Liu Rumei shook her head helplessly and smiled, “Go ahead!”
Liu Zhendong immediately made his escape. The sports car soon drove into the manor. As the car door opened, a voice called out to Liu Zhendong, who was about to leave.
“Uncle Liu, why are you leaving as soon as I arrive? Come race a couple of laps with me!” As the car door opened, a girl dressed like a tomboy jumped out.
Liu Zhendong cried out in dismay and hurriedly clasped his hands, “Miss Qianxue, I have some matters to attend to. We can spar another time!”
The girl, with a lollipop in her mouth, rolled her eyes and mumbled, “Always busy, how boring!”
Liu Zhendong chuckled sheepishly and quickened his pace to leave.
The girl pouted and then skipped towards the pavilion, calling out from a distance, “Sister, I’m going to stay at the villa for a few days!”
Liu Rumei gave the girl a sidelong glance, “Why are you calling me that? Call me Auntie!”
The girl stuck out her tongue and shook her head, “No way! How can I have such a young and pretty Auntie? Besides, you didn’t even have a formal wedding with my Uncle, so I’ll call you Sister!”
Liu Rumei was amused and exasperated, unable to do anything about the girl. She asked, “Why are you here to stay for a few days? Did you cause trouble?”
The girl before her was the daughter of her Fu family, named Fu Qianxue. She was the granddaughter of Old Master Fu and had been close to Liu Rumei since childhood. However, her parents had died early, and the Fu family doted on her immensely.
Fu Qianxue rolled her eyes, “I didn’t cause any trouble. It’s just that Grandpa won’t let me go out to play, and I’m bored to death staying at home all day! Sister, just let me stay for a few days!”
“Alright, alright, but you can stay here, but don’t go causing trouble outside all day!” Liu Rumei said with a helpless wry smile. This girl often got into trouble outside, which was a headache for the Fu family, so they confined her at home.
And now, she had come to her place!
“I got it! I promise not to cause you any trouble!” Fu Qianxue playfully stuck out her tongue.