Since Situ Wenchang and the leader had no intention of doing this, Gao Hong naturally knew what to do. If open confrontation wouldn’t work, then he’d have to resort to underhanded methods…
Although Gao Hong didn’t know Xiao Yufan’s background, judging from Dongfang Haoran’s fate, this guy was formidable in combat and protected by the Situ family, making him difficult for anyone to target. Of course, if he knew Xiao Yufan was the young master of the secret faction, he might have thought differently.
“I want someone to disappear completely from the north. Can you do it?”
Thinking this, Gao Hong immediately made a phone call. Since he couldn’t involve the Gao family directly, he naturally had to find alternative methods. In any case, he couldn’t allow this man to remain in the north, or else the positions of the three young northern commanders would be shaken.
“As long as the payment is sufficient, we can make anyone disappear completely…”
“Money isn’t an issue, but I want this handled as soon as possible. The quicker it’s done, the more money there will be!”
A sinister smile curled the corner of his mouth. To Gao Hong, money wasn’t a big deal. As long as Xiao Yufan could completely vanish from the north, he would gladly pay the price.
“Fine, tell me, who is it?”
Hearing Gao Hong’s readiness to pay, the person on the phone didn’t hesitate at all. The cold voice carried no emotion whatsoever.
“Someone from the Situ family—Xiao Yufan. I believe you can handle this well!”
“You want us to target someone from the Situ family? Master Gao, you really overestimate us. Are you trying to pin the blame on us? You should know better than anyone how powerful the Situ family is…”
A cold laugh came from the other end of the line. However, upon hearing the name Xiao Yufan, the voice paused briefly before continuing slowly.
“Although the Situ family is strong in the capital, Xiao Yufan is in the north. Even if the Situ family wants to protect him, they won’t be able to reach that far. As long as you take action, chances are high for success, so there won’t be any blame to bear.”
Gao Hong firmly believed that money talks. As long as he was willing to pay enough, he was sure the assassin alliance wouldn’t refuse.
“50 million…”
“What? 50 million? Don’t push it too far!”
“Fine then. Since Master Gao is so sincere, we have no further discussion. You can handle the matter yourself from now on!”
“Alright, alright, as long as the job is done, 50 million is no problem at all!”
Gao Hong fully understood their nature. If he wasn’t ready to pay, the matter would never be resolved, so he wasn’t stingy. As long as Xiao Yufan disappeared completely, the intangible benefits to him would far outweigh his expectations.
“Better make it cash, because I’m afraid the check might not be cashable later…”
The line disconnected. Gao Hong’s lips twitched violently. He didn’t care much about cash or checks; what mattered to him was simply the result.
“Xiao Yufan, blame yourself for being too conspicuous. Many people want you gone—I’m just giving you a little push!”
At that moment, after hanging up the phone, a figure stepped out of the room—it was Dongfang Yanran, the eldest daughter of the Dongfang family and the hidden mastermind behind the financial club.
“Are we really going after Xiao Yufan? He’s protected by the Situ family!”
A man stood before Dongfang Yanran, gazing at her stunning beauty with a flicker of admiration in his eyes, though he dared not entertain any thoughts about her.
“Fifty million—it would be a shame not to take it. As long as we act, even if we fail, I can still get the money from the Gao family!”
A beautiful smile curved Dongfang Yanran’s lips. Thinking of that fool Gao Hong entrusting her with such a task made her want to laugh. Would she really target her own man? The answer was obviously no.
Even Xiao Yufan himself didn’t know that Dongfang Yanran was not only the eldest daughter of the Dongfang family but also the queen of the underworld…
Jiang Rou temporarily stayed in Linjiang. For several consecutive days, Xiao Yufan played the role of a devoted escort, much to the displeasure of Tian Xuan and the others.
With Xiao Yufan by her side, Jiang Rou felt unusually calm. This man always gave her a sense of security. Regardless of how many women surrounded him, she was willing to stay by his side.
“What? Are you unhappy just spending two days with me?”
Stepping out of the mall, Jiang Rou’s lips curled into a slight pout as she noticed Xiao Yufan’s expression. He seemed deeply conflicted—was accompanying her shopping really that torturous?
“How could I not be happy…”
Xiao Yufan silently vowed never to accompany a woman shopping again. This was nothing short of inhumane torture. Fortunately, he had enough endurance; otherwise, he would have gone mad.
“That reluctant expression already betrayed you. Don’t lie…”
Though slightly annoyed, Jiang Rou still felt a warmth in her heart. After all, having a man willing to stay by her side was already enough for her, especially since this man was the one she had loved all along.
“I’m leaving tomorrow. I just wanted to spend more time with you.”
Before Xiao Yufan could reply, Jiang Rou continued. Although she wished to stay in Linjiang, she had many responsibilities to attend to. Moreover, the Reincarnation Film Company was based in the capital, and only by returning there could she pursue her goals.
“I understand! Once you return to the capital, you can go to Reincarnation Film Company. I’ve already spoken to them on your behalf!”
Xiao Yufan simply nodded with a smile. Feeling Jiang Rou’s affectionate gaze, he felt slightly awkward, though their previous experiences had prevented things from becoming overly tense.
Just then, a commotion suddenly arose ahead, drawing the attention of both Xiao Yufan and Jiang Rou.
A crowd had gathered around an open space where two women stood facing each other in the center. One of them, holding a bottle, was Qiao Meng, and the other was Qiao Chuxi.
Ever since Bai Xiaozhuo handed Qiao Meng back to the Qiao family, she had been confined at home under the control of Qiao Chuxi’s uncle. This only deepened her hatred toward Qiao Chuxi—without this woman, she wouldn’t have suffered so much.
Although she didn’t understand how Qiao Chuxi managed to persuade the Bai family to back down, she resented her even more for ruining her plans. She had gained nothing and had instead become a disgrace to the Qiao family.
Thus, when enemies meet, their hatred flares. Seeing Qiao Chuxi, Qiao Meng was already consumed by fury, wishing to tear her apart limb by limb to relieve her hatred. What she couldn’t have, Qiao Chuxi wouldn’t get peacefully either—that was the price for making her suffer…
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