Chapter 56: What’s the Difference Between This and Killing Me?

“What?!”

Zhao Yan, the only son of the Zhao family, reacted to the meaning behind the words, his eyes widening.

Was he being asked to kill someone?

“What’s the difference between this and killing me?” The six-foot-tall man’s voice trembled, his hand clutching the dagger, unable to hold it steady.

Impatient with the man’s hesitation, Sheng Xiao kicked Zhao Yan in the chest. The knife fell from his hand, and he flew backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

He clutched his chest, his eyes filled with fear.

He had always relied on his family’s wealth and status to bully and terrorize people in Yancheng, even preying on underage girls. He had always been the one doing the bullying, but today, he felt like a dog on a leash, controlled by someone else.

Even struggling was futile.

Sheng Xiao looked down at him coldly, “Not doing it?”

“I can’t!!” Zhao Yan’s voice was a mix of a roar and a desperate attempt to convince himself.

His voice was loud enough to wake up Yang Ligang, who had just fainted.

Yang Ligang was actually conscious but couldn’t open his eyes. He heard everything that was said in the private room. He couldn’t believe that Lin Yuan and this man were so ruthless, that they would actually do something like this!

But at this moment, he couldn’t think about anything else. Survival was paramount.

Taking advantage of Zhao Yan’s distraction, he found the strength to jump up and grab the dagger from the corner of the table.

He was going to kill Zhao Yan!

Everyone was startled by his actions. Zuo Chuan instinctively stood in front of Sheng Xiao, but the next second, he saw Yang Ligang grab the dagger and charge towards Zhao Yan.

The two immediately grappled with each other.

The people in the private room, who usually called each other brothers, were all huddled in the corner, afraid to intervene.

They were afraid of being caught in the crossfire.

Yang Ligang was severely injured and weaker than Zhao Yan. As they struggled, Zhao Yan snatched the dagger and plunged it into Yang Ligang. Yang Ligang’s eyes widened in shock as the knife repeatedly stabbed in and out.

The sound of the body hitting the ground and Zhao Yan’s screams echoed through the room.

“Aaaaaahhhhh!!!” He was like a madman, repeatedly stabbing Yang Ligang’s lifeless body.

His goal was achieved, and Sheng Xiao was no longer interested in watching this play. He glanced at the few people still huddled in the corner, “What did you see?”

The room was silent.

Then, a voice, as if in a competition, answered, “Zhao Yan and Yang Ligang were drunk and got into a fight. Zhao Yan accidentally stabbed Yang Ligang to death.”

Sheng Xiao turned to the others, “Is that right?”

“Yes, yes, that’s right.” The others, as if suddenly realizing, nodded in agreement.

A smile curved Sheng Xiao’s lips as he left.

Before leaving, Zuo Chuan made a phone call. The black Maybach and the hurriedly arriving police car passed each other.

Yang Ligang’s rescue efforts were unsuccessful, and he died on the spot.

Zhao Yan was sentenced to death for intentional homicide.

With irrefutable evidence, he had no way to defend himself.

The rest of the people, after giving their statements at the police station, were still in a daze.

They would never forget how they were rudely taken to the hotel, how the hotel’s surveillance was destroyed, and how terrifying the people guarding the hotel entrance were.

This would be a nightmare for these people for a long time to come.

In the car, Zuo Chuan drove while occasionally glancing at the man in the back seat who was pretending to sleep.

Sheng Xiao, without opening his eyes, said, “Speak.”

Zuo Chuan pondered for a moment, “Third Master, that Zhao Yan is the only son of the Zhao family. His maternal grandfather is the second-in-command in Yancheng. There might be some trouble.”

The first-in-command in Yancheng had fled with embezzled funds and was disabled while trying to escape.

So, although the second-in-command was technically second, everyone knew he was the real boss.

Sheng Xiao checked the time. It was 5 pm. In another hour, the people at home would be awake.

“The second-in-command, then let him be the second-in-command forever.” He tapped his index finger on the center armrest, “Tomorrow, you go visit the Tang family on my behalf.”

Zuo Chuan immediately understood, “Third Master, you want the Tang family to replace the Zhao family and take the top position?”

Yancheng, despite its small size, had complex relationships. Tang’s old man was the Minister of Health in Yancheng. Sheng Xiao was trying to help him ascend to power and suppress the Zhao family.

“That position, the Zhao family doesn’t deserve it.” He had never been interested in political struggles, but now the Zhao family was annoying him.

Those who dared to provoke him would face the consequences they deserved.

When Sheng Xiao returned home with breakfast from the Yancheng Grand Hotel, Lin Yuan was still asleep.

He had bloodstains on him, so he took a shower in the guest room before going back to bed and hugging her from behind.

Lin Yuan was feeling hot and suddenly felt a cool body pressed against her. She rubbed against him comfortably, snuggled her head against Sheng Xiao, and turned over to continue sleeping.

Sheng Xiao looked at the woman in his arms, like a kitten, and a smile appeared in his eyes. She never slept peacefully, he wondered how she slept without anyone hugging her before.

Maybe she would often roll off the bed.

Thinking about that image, he chuckled, kissed Lin Yuan’s forehead, and closed his eyes.

9 am.

Lin Yuan woke up because of the heat.

She was tightly held in his arms, her back against a warm chest, a vein protruding arm across her waist, and his large hand intertwined with hers.

She moved slightly, and the man behind her reached out a hand and patted her butt, “Sleep a little longer.”

“It’s hot, Sheng Xiao.” This man usually came back from his morning run by this time, why was he sleeping so soundly today, and why did he look so tired?

Was he tired from last night?

She had told him that excessive indulgence would take a toll on his body, but he wouldn’t listen. He thought he was young and strong.

But what she didn’t know was that Third Master Sheng, in order to return home early to be with her, had been working overtime almost every day in Beijing, only sleeping for two hours at night.

He had rushed back in the middle of the night the night before, staying with her by the bed all night.

He had made love to her last night and then went out to discipline a few people.

He had been working around the clock for the past few days. Even the strongest body would feel fatigued.

He finally hugged her and slept for two hours, and this woman was restless and kept moving around. Sheng Xiao lowered his voice and “threatened” her, “Move again, and you’ll have to participate in the flag-raising ceremony.”

Hearing that, Lin Yuan immediately became obedient.

The absurd flag-raising ceremony.

Just thinking about it made her blush.

The person in his arms calmed down, and Sheng Xiao couldn’t sleep either. But simply hugging her gave him a lot of energy. The two of them stayed still for half an hour, until a “gurgling” sound broke the warmth.

A muffled laugh came from above. Sheng Xiao rubbed Lin Yuan’s head, “Hungry?”

Lin Yuan laughed, “Mm.”

No wonder, she had only had porridge and some light food yesterday, and she had been exercising with him in the bathroom for two hours last night. It was no wonder she was hungry.