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"Silly girl, the moment you made a move, my ears perked up. How could I miss such a commotion right under my nose? Of course I woke up."
From the moment He Yuzhu moved into the villa, he began meticulously surveying the surrounding environment. His gaze was like that of a precision instrument, leaving no corner unchecked.
The ordinary-looking flowerpot on the balcony held a hidden secret in his eyes. At the bottom of the flowerpot, a small dagger was concealed, its blade gleaming coldly, as if it were ready to fight at any moment.
As night falls, before going to sleep each day, He Yuzhu would always mobilize his powerful, honed mental energy, like invisible tentacles, to carefully examine the place he was in.
Those perilous days of the past are like scars etched deep into his soul, making him dare not relax even in his familiar home, and always maintain a keen sense of vigilance.
Now, standing in this unfamiliar villa, and knowing that the threat of assassination by the enemy hangs like a sword of Damocles, he is even more on edge and dares not relax in the slightest.
Midnight. All was quiet, darkness like thick ink permeating every inch of the room. Lin Wanting moved gently on the bed, trying to get off silently. Her movements were as slow as a breeze, as if afraid of disturbing the tranquility of the night.
However, the moment she moved her body slightly, He Yuzhu's consciousness seemed to be triggered by an alarm, instantly waking her from her slumber.
But he didn't panic, nor did he immediately expose her. Instead, relying on his years of accumulated composure, he continued to maintain his sleeping posture, with his eyes slightly closed and his breathing steady. Only his gaze, hidden under his eyelids, was fixed on Lin Wanting's every move.
If Lin Wanting is truly blinded by billions in wealth and obsessively tries to kill him, He Yuzhu will not be afraid. With his current strength, he is more than capable of forcibly suppressing her, completely eliminating this potential threat, and turning the crisis into nothingness.
Time seemed to have been slowed down by an invisible hand, flowing slowly in the almost deathly still atmosphere. He Yuzhu stood firmly in place like a statue, patiently waiting.
The surrounding air seemed to have been sucked out, making it so stuffy that it was suffocating.
Finally, he keenly noticed that Lin Wanting beside him slightly raised her arm, and the cold, gleaming dagger was raised high. The blade gleamed with a chilling light in the dim light. At that moment, the whole world seemed to be paused, and the air solidified into a heavy solid.
One second, two seconds... the time felt like an eternity, yet the expected deadly strike seemed to sink without ever landing.
He Yuzhu's heart, which had been in his throat, quietly settled down. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense nerves relaxed. He was filled with satisfaction and nodded contentedly before slowly asking a question.
At this moment, Lin Wanting felt all the blood rush to her cheeks, burning hot. Shame and embarrassment overwhelmed her like a surging tide. She wished that a deep crack would immediately appear beneath her feet so that she could disappear into this shameful and embarrassing scene forever.
Recalling the last assassination attempt, it was an operation that Lin Wanting had meticulously planned, drawing upon all the courage she had ever possessed.
Like a nimble black panther, she stealthily approached her target under the cover of night, the dagger in her hand gleaming coldly, as if it could pierce through the thick darkness.
But fate seemed to love playing tricks on her. Her actions were full of flaws from the very beginning, and in the blink of an eye, a group of people rushed out from all around and restrained her.
She struggled desperately, but was powerless like a trapped beast, and eventually became a prisoner. During her imprisonment, endless humiliation and resentment followed her like a shadow.
Now, He Yuzhu saw everything clearly: from the moment she crept up in the darkness, each step cautious and careful, afraid of making a sound, to the moment she slowly drew that familiar dagger from her waist, the blade reflecting a faint light, to the moment she raised the weapon high, ready to deliver the fatal blow.
He Yuzhu didn't even lift his eyelids, just lay there quietly, as if the assassination attempt before him was nothing more than an insignificant farce, and he was the most leisurely spectator, coldly observing everything.
In this situation, Lin Wanting suddenly felt like a clown pushed into the center of a stage. Every movement and every expression of hers was exposed to the gaze of everyone without reservation.
It seemed as if countless eyes were staring at her from below the stage, punctuated by bursts of laughter that pierced her like sharp needles, leaving her utterly humiliated. She was plunged into extreme awkwardness and helplessness, her feet seemingly nailed to the ground, unable to move.
She instinctively covered her burning cheeks with both hands, the heat feeling as if it could scald her. Her fingers trembled slightly with shame and anger. At this moment, her mind was blank, her former intelligence and courage vanished without a trace, and she had no idea how to deal with this embarrassing situation.
Just then, He Yuzhu moved with lightning speed, suddenly extending his large, well-defined hand, powerfully and decisively pulling Lin Wanting into his arms.
He leaned down slightly, his head gently lowered, his deep gaze filled with tenderness as he stared directly at the woman in his arms, her cheeks flushed and her shyness like a peach blossom in early spring.
He Yuzhu's lips curled into a slight smile, his voice as gentle as a spring breeze in March, softly whispering in Lin Wanting's ear:
Why couldn't you ultimately bring down the dagger?
Upon hearing this, Lin Wanting's cheeks burned as if on fire, turning a deep red like a perfectly ripe, luscious tomato. Her lips trembled slightly, her throat felt choked, and after a long, hesitant struggle, she finally managed to stammer out the reason:
"I... after all, you are already my man. Someone as powerful and capable as you is someone I may never find again in this vast world."
Admittedly, at this moment, the truly deep and unforgettable love between the two has not yet taken root in their hearts.
But since ancient times, the admiration that naturally arises in the hearts of the weak when facing the strong is like an indelible mark that cannot be washed away by the long river of time. It is deeply engraved in the human soul and has remained unchanged for thousands of years.
Especially for Lin Wanting, facing He Yuzhu, the first man in her life, his powerful aura and unparalleled strength seemed to possess an invisible magic, causing Lin Wanting to involuntarily feel a deep attachment and reluctance to part.
These feelings quietly took hold at the crucial moment, making it impossible for her to bring herself to stab the man before her, whose emotions were so complex, with that gleaming, razor-sharp dagger.
Deep down, Lin Wanting's hatred for He Yuzhu never faded. In moments of intense emotion, she even wished that He Yuzhu would disappear from the world immediately to relieve her hatred.
But when she truly stood on the edge of a life-or-death decision, when that critical moment of life and death arrived, she was shocked to realize that no matter how hard she forced herself, she could not bring herself to stab with the dagger.
After all, before this, she was just an ordinary martial artist who had never undergone professional and rigorous assassin training and did not have the ruthless nature to completely separate emotions from missions.
If Gao Ke hadn't offered such an enormous reward—enough to drive anyone mad instantly and be completely irresistible—she probably wouldn't have agreed to take on this bloody murder deal.
At this moment, Lin Wanting exuded languor and comfort, as if she had found a gentle haven of her own in He Yuzhu's broad and strong embrace.
She nestled against me like an extremely docile kitten, her delicate appearance seemingly unaffected by the clamor of the world.
She tilted her head slightly, her eyes full of coquettishness, and parted her red lips, saying in a voice so sweet it seemed to drip honey, "Brother Zhu, from now on, I'll definitely be a good and obedient little woman to you. You absolutely can't tease me anymore, okay?"
Upon hearing this, He Yuzhu's face instantly lit up with a radiant smile, a smile brimming with undisguised doting affection, like the warm spring sun capable of melting away all the ice and snow in the world. He reached out and gently stroked Lin Wanting's nose, responding softly, "Silly girl, how could this be considered teasing you? I just love you from the bottom of my heart!"
However, Lin Wanting was clearly not satisfied with this explanation. Her originally delicate lips were now pouting high, just like an angry pufferfish. Her cheeks were bulging, and she exuded an aura of "I'm very angry." She shouted loudly, "Hmph, you're just teasing me! You clearly are!"
Seeing her like this, He Yuzhu shook his head helplessly, too lazy to argue with her anymore. He tightened his arms, pulling Lin Wanting into his embrace even more tightly, as if trying to meld her into his very bones. Then, with a slight tilt of their bodies, the two of them, as if drawn by fate, fell onto the soft, comfortable bed.
He Yuzhu reached for a blanket and gently draped it over the two of them. The blanket, warm and cozy, seemed to create a cozy little world for them. He patted Lin Wanting's shoulder softly, preparing to fall asleep peacefully with her in the quiet night.
Just then, Lin Wanting, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke softly, her voice carrying a hint of probing and expectation: "Now we have completely admitted defeat and surrendered. Even my two senior brothers, who are so skilled in martial arts, have become your prisoners and have been imprisoned."
Chapter 574 The Lawyer Disappeared
She paused slightly, took a deep breath, and tried to make her tone sound more sincere.
"How about this? I'll give them a call. They have a lot of connections, so raising a large ransom won't be difficult for them. If you can be lenient and just let us all go, what do you think?"
In fact, up to this point, He Yuzhu has only managed to capture and imprison the four of them, just like an eagle catching chicks, by virtue of his superb and astonishing martial arts skills.
Fortunately, there were no casualties during the intense back-and-forth fighting between the two sides.
At this moment, Lin Wanting's heart was like a calm lake where a pebble had been thrown in, creating ripples and giving rise to a strong thought.
She desperately wanted to resolve this tangled and messy feud.
After all, the enmity between the two sides was not the kind of irreconcilable, life-or-death hatred that could only be washed away with blood.
Calm down, carefully review the past events, and think things through, she felt that there was still a possibility of easing tensions.
If things really deteriorate in the future, and someone is injured or even killed, then they will probably become enemies who can never reconcile, who will not let go until death, and whose hatred will be difficult to resolve even in the afterlife.
When He Yuzhu heard Lin Wanting ask this question, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
He frowned slightly, his mind went blank for a moment, and he didn't know where to begin.
In fact, this question had been swirling in his mind for some time before this.
If he successfully captures Xu Changfeng and Lin Wanting, how to deal with them has been a problem he has been pondering in secret.
The moment he was ambushed, anger surged like a tidal wave, instantly overwhelming his mind.
At that moment, all he could think about was tearing those two people to pieces to quell the raging fire in his heart.
However, after the situation reversed and the two were successfully captured, He Yuzhu, having calmed down, had to face a real and thorny problem.
Killing prisoners who offered no resistance was morally reprehensible and certainly not in line with his upright character.
The operation went very smoothly, and it took almost no trouble to capture Liang Feixing and Wei Wuji, both masters of the Transformation Realm.
It should be noted that these two are in their prime, and their strength in transforming internal energy should not be underestimated.
If they can successfully recruit them, they will gain two more capable subordinates under their command.
Previously, within He Yuzhu's sphere of influence, only Du Guanghe was capable of handling things on his own.
With the help of Liang Feixing and Wei Wuji, we will surely be able to achieve twice the results with half the effort in the future.
Moreover, behind Lin Wanting are her unfathomable master Zhao Yunhai and her highly skilled senior brother Zhao Yaojie.
If they can be brought under their command, their own power will be greatly enhanced.
Although the women under his command had all reached the pinnacle of their skills, they had been in a stable environment for a long time and lacked practical combat experience, to the point of being practically nonexistent.
For safety reasons, it is really not advisable to let them go out and risk their lives.
Elevating them to a higher level is merely to equip them with basic self-protection abilities.
Given the current urgency, we must wait until Zhao Yunhai is completely dealt with, and he is convinced and willing to submit before we can begin to bring him under our command and entrust him with important responsibilities.
Having considered this, He Yuzhu was in no hurry to express his opinion, and casually said, "You are still my prisoner, so why bother with all this?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Wanting's rosy cheeks instantly flushed red.
She furrowed her brows slightly and couldn't help but pout coquettishly.
She stamped her foot, took a few light steps, and said, feigning anger, "Hmph! I've already promised to be your woman, how can you bear to let me continue to be your captive?"
Faced with such a delicate question, the man's lips curled up slightly, like a crescent moon, revealing a meaningful smile that seemed to conceal endless thoughts.
Youyou said, "I don't lack women, I just lack a few obedient maids."
Looking back, when Du Weixiang and Du Weifang were both prisoners of war, they were newcomers and trembling with fear, and were kept as maids.
As the seasons change and time slips away, the wheels of time turn unnoticed.
Unexpectedly, during those seemingly ordinary days, both women became pregnant with his children.
Under these circumstances, the old model of arbitrarily ordering people around is no longer feasible, since they can no longer be treated like ordinary servants and ordered around.
After all, even if you don't like the sisters, you still have to give some face to the unborn child in their womb, blood is thicker than water.
In this way, they could at least receive the same treatment as other women because of the fetus in their womb.
Moreover, if Du Guanghe is to be wholeheartedly devoted to He Yuzhu, then it is indeed not appropriate to bully the two sisters too much, since Du Guanghe cares for them so much.