Chapter 143 - Third Master’s Reprimand: Vicious Methods, Makes My Hair Stand on End
Chapter 143: Third Master’s Reprimand: Vicious Methods, Makes My Hair Stand on End
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Cheng Lan looked at the man standing at the door, and her heart was pounding wildly.
The first time she saw Fu Chen, she fell in love uncontrollably with him.
When she first met him, she had just come from the countryside and followed her grandfather to visit the Fu family. At the time, Fu Chen was playing chess with Old Master Fu. He looked about ten years old and already had the aura of an aristocrat.
It was the first time she had seen such a godlike figure, and she had lost her heart and soul right then.
But she was still young at the time. Even if she liked him, she didn’t dare to say it. Later on, when Fu Chen came back from overseas, there were countless people who wanted to matchmake or have an arranged marriage with the Fu family. The Cheng family was no longer the same as before, so she gritted her teeth and started to pursue him vigorously.
He liked to wear dark-colored long robes or well-fitting suits. This was the first time she had seen him wear something like this today.
Although he was wearing a suit, it was not as neat as usual. His sleeves were rolled up, and his collar was slightly open. A small part of his neck was vaguely visible, and he looked slightly thin. The cold wind rushed in and made the corner of his clothes fly up.
The winter wind was cold and sharp, blowing his hair up casually and then letting it fall back down freely.
His expression was as indifferent as usual, but the desolate graveness in his eyes was as cold as ice.
In the past, he was elegant and gentle. But now, his aura exuded arrogance.
Her heart was beating uncontrollably, and her gaze was fixed on him, unable to move a single bit away.
“Third Master?” Cheng Guofu rubbed his eyes. Due to the alcohol, he couldn’t speak clearly. He looked at Fu Chen, and even his mind was a little blurry. Why did he suddenly come here?
“Third Fu, this family is really too shameless. They’re f*cking in the wrong, but they’re blaming me and even want to throw me out! It’s such a cold day, and I’m only wearing so little. They’re trying to kill me!” Duan Linbai shouted.
“You barged into our house yourself. You…” Cheng Tianyi explained while covering his face. When his eyes bumped into Fu Chen’s eyes, his body trembled all over.
He had never forgotten how ruthless this man was when he said that he was going to break his hand that night.
His tone was chilling to the bones.
“Third Master, you…” Cheng Guofu rubbed his hands. He wanted to curry favor with Fu Chen, but he didn’t know where to start.
Fu Chen turned his head and looked at the mall manager, who had followed behind him. The manager immediately called for a security guard to drag in a reporter.
Cheng Lan’s gaze didn’t leave Fu Chen for a moment until she saw the reporter. Her heart immediately stopped beating, and her body trembled agitatedly.
“… It really has nothing to do with me. I’ve already made it clear to you. It was all Cheng Lan who tipped me off. She said that there’s big news at Thousand Treasures Mall and asked us to keep watch over there…”
“What nonsense are you spouting?!” Cheng Lan still refused to admit it.
“It’s really her! She called me at around ten. I brought a few people over, and then I saw two hooligans attempting to molest a young lady.”
The reporter wasn’t stupid. If Cheng Lan refused to admit it, he would have to take the blame himself.
How could he dare to offend Third Master Fu? So he definitely told him everything.
“That’s nonsense! Third Master, don’t listen to his nonsense. I don’t have the ability to predict the future. How could I foresee what would happen in advance?”
Fu Chen raised his eyebrows and looked at her. His eyes were as deep as the sea and full of murderous intent.
“Indeed, you don’t have the ability to foresee it in advance, but you can instigate your brother into doing it. He doesn’t have much of a brain. He’ll listen to you sow discord and then find people to cause trouble. If the matter succeeds, you can take the chance to use the media to expose it.
“For girls that have been molested and defiled by others, some have even committed suicide out of shame and depression.
“With the media denouncing her and wantonly publicizing it, what do you think would happen? Cheng Lan, you want her to be doomed for eternity?”
Fu Chen enunciated every word slowly and clearly.
“Third Master, it’s not that. I…”
“Your methods are so vicious that it makes my hair stand on end.” Fu Chen’s tone was calm, but it also exuded an oppressive and powerful aura that rushed straight at her.
Cheng Lan’s blood froze as she clenched her fists tightly. “Just based on his one-sided story, can you confirm who’s behind it?”
“I have a recording here. When she called me, I recorded it!” The reporter jumped out again.
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“We don’t have any power or background, and I was also afraid of being targeted, so I kept a hand for myself. It’s on my phone. I can take it out to confront her!”
The reporter took out his phone in a hurry, his fingers trembling slightly. It took more than half a minute before he unlocked the screen and played the recording.
“… Thousand Treasures, exclusive news. You just have to wait there. I guarantee that this news will make you gain enough attention.” Cheng Lan’s voice came through the phone, and it even had a hint of gloating laughter in her voice.
“It’s a certain young lady from a wealthy family who caused an uproar before. The netizens will definitely be interested.
“You’re in the news industry yourself. You’re not leaving the news for your own agency but telling me instead?” It was the reporter’s voice.
“Because it will involve the Fu family. You also know that our families have some friendship…”
The reporter laughed softly. “How much money?”
Many news transactions had clear prices on them.
“I don’t lack money. You settle this matter well and then just treat me to a meal after…”
The recording abruptly stopped here.
Cheng Lan’s entire body was completely cold, and her mind was blank. Her legs seemed to be stuck in a swamp pulling her down. She was stiff and numb, and it was difficult for her to move.
“Cheng Tianyi, do you really think there’s nothing wrong with finding someone to take revenge on Little Sister Song?” Duan Linbai sneered.
“You’re just the gun in your sister’s hand. You’ll shoot wherever she points!
“As long as anything happens, you’re just a target!”
Cheng Tianyi turned his head stiffly to look at Cheng Lan in disbelief. His breathing was rapid, and he was unable to catch his breath.
“Tianyi, don’t listen to his nonsense.” Cheng Lan’s face was pale with fear.
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“I heard that you used your brother to look for trouble with Little Sister Song last time. If you hadn’t instigated him to do it, how could he have broken his hand? Cheng Tianyi, think about it yourself. Without her instigating you, would you have foolishly put yourself right in front of Third Fu’s muzzle?”
Duan Linbai raised his eyebrows. “Did you really think that by finding a few hooligans to help you and not acting yourself, you can retreat unscathed?
“Those people were armed with knives and clubs, and they came very aggressively. They were clearly going to kill someone. And you, as the mastermind of attempted murder, go think about how many years of prison you’ll be sentenced!”
Kill someone?
After all, Cheng Tianyi was still young. He was usually arrogant and bullied the weak, but he didn’t dare to do things like paying others to murder someone.
After he was threatened by Duan Linbai, his legs went weak, and he almost peed his pants.
“… What exactly is…” Cheng Guofu’s mind was a mess, and he couldn’t react at all.
“It’s just that your daughter instigated your son to do bad things. She was the mastermind behind all of it and was sitting around waiting to benefit from it. If something happened, your son would be arrested, while she would remain unaffected.”
Duan Linbai was the least afraid of causing trouble, so he added another sentence. “Your daughter probably wants your son’s life.”
“Dad, it’s not like that…” Cheng Lan shook her head in panic.
“It’s not like she hasn’t done this kind of thing before.” Duan Linbai coughed twice. “Cheng Tianyi dared to trouble Little Sister Song last time because she also…”
Cheng Guofu was no fool, and he immediately connected all the dots. He rushed toward Cheng Lan, raised his hand, and gave her a hard slap across her face.
The sound of the slap was crisp and clear.
“You wretched thing! He’s your brother! Are you trying to ruin him completely?!” Cheng Guofu only had one son, and he doted on him very much.
At this point, Cheng Lan was already powerless to argue. She could only grit her teeth and endure it.
“I feed you and clothe you, but what do you do?! Do you want to drag our entire family down with you before you let the matter rest?!” Cheng Guofu raised his palm. Under the influence of alcohol, his slaps were very heavy.
With this one slap, Cheng Lan staggered and fell to the ground. She actually fainted.
“Third Fu, did she pretend to faint, thinking that she’ll be able to dodge the bullet just by passing out?”
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Cheng Lan was indeed dizzy. When she heard Duan Linbai’s words, she was so angry that she almost jumped up. Can’t he talk less?!
“It has nothing to do with me.” Fu Chen turned around and walked out.
“Third Fu, you’re leaving just like that?” Duan Linbai blinked.
“Yeah, the police are here.”
His voice was clear yet also like a weapon that was so sharp that it could kill people without even touching them.
As soon as they left, the sirens of police cars came roaring…
The entire Cheng family residence was immediately surrounded by reporters.
In just half a day…
[Famous Magazine’s Chief Editor Cheng Lan, Evil Exposed]
[Cheng Siblings Are Notorious, Suspected Of Murder And Taken Into Custody]
[Hiring Others To Injure People, Cheng Tianyi Committed Many Crimes And Has Been Taken Into Custody]
…
The news about the Cheng family was everywhere, especially the horrible things Cheng Tianyi had done in the past. Many girls he had violated went to the police to report him.
Everyone kicked a man who was down…
The Cheng family was in imminent danger as everything collapsed and crumbled around them, and they couldn’t be saved.
***
The two elders of the Fu family hadn’t seen the news and only heard that Cheng Guofu was kneeling at the entrance of their compound and wanted to see them.
Although Old Master Fu was a sentimental person, he had very strong principles. Since he had already said that he would sever ties, he would never be involved with them anymore. So even when he heard that Cheng Guofu had been kneeling for a long time, he didn’t even bat an eye.
“Old Fu, he’s been kneeling for more than two hours.” Old Madam Fu was in a good mood recently, and she was holding an opera script in her hand, reading it with relish.
Fu Chen had promised her that he would bring a girlfriend back next year. Otherwise, she would be able to deal with him however she liked.
After bringing his girlfriend home, he could get engaged after dating for two years. Then he could get married and have children. Even if she died, she would be able to rest in peace.
“Oh.” Old Master Fu took a small spray bottle and watered and trimmed a few pots of flowers and plants by the window.
“He must have caused some big trouble and can’t salvage it anymore.
“Our Fu family can’t possibly still clean up his mess, can we? I’ve been kind enough to his family. Even if I die and see his father, I can still stand proud.”
Hearing this, Old Madam Fu smiled and nodded.
In just a bit over half an hour, the news of the Cheng family’s incident spread to them.
Old Master Fu bent over and looked at the dwarf conifer in front of him. “The matter has blown up so much. Someone probably wants to ruin the Cheng family.
“If they were normally upright and proper, how could they have loopholes for others to take advantage of? They’re just reaping what they sowed.”
The two of them chatted casually for a while. Since they had already cut off all contact with the Cheng family, they never thought of intervening in their matters again and didn’t probe into it any further.
But they totally didn’t know that Fu Chen was behind this entire thing.
***
Duan Linbai was why this matter spread so quickly online.
A media outlet had just posted a news report on it, and he had immediately reposted it and liked it.
He even commented: [The heavens will handle those who do evil.]
There were originally not many people paying attention to this news, and people were used to the media making groundless accusations by mixing true and false information. Everyone was confused, and they had nowhere to confirm whether the news was true or not. But Duan Linbai’s actions…
… basically confirmed that the news was true in disguise.
He had tens of millions of fans, all of whom were lively and very active. When they saw that Duan Linbai was meddling in this matter, they commented on and forwarded the post.
The news report instantly topped the search lists.
When the netizens read the content of the news carefully, they were all filled with righteous indignation. Everyone hated these kinds of people who committed evil just because they had some money.
Everyone criticized them. Some people even dug up the news agency where Cheng Lan worked and posted her photos and address, causing a new round of criticism and insults online.
Cheng Lan was good at making use of the tide of public opinion. Little did she expect that she would become the target of criticism of keyboard warriors one day.
Every dog had its day. She had to repay her debts eventually.
***
At this moment, all the police officers in the police station were extremely busy.
The investigation into the incident at Thousand Treasures Mall was still ongoing. The Cheng family had trouble one after another, and the two siblings were brought to the police station. When the reporters heard the news, they all rushed to the police station.
Moreover, when the police asked the victim about the situation, they also encountered unprecedented difficulty.
Qian Jiang was sitting on a chair, and the tea in front of him had already turned cold long ago.
Sitting across from him, one police officer asked questions while another took down notes. “According to the surveillance footage, this group of people appeared out of nowhere. You didn’t know them before?”
Qian Jiang nodded.
“Then have you offended anyone recently?”
Qian Jiang shook his head.
“The hospital just called. They said one of them has a fractured skull and is severely injured. Even if it was self-defense, you should have controlled your strength.” If the person was beaten to death, even if it was self-defense, he might still have to bear responsibility.
“It was a moment of desperation. I couldn’t control it.”
“Don’t you have anything you want to tell us on your own?”
His expression was cold as he slowly said, “No.”
“Do you want to recall carefully if you’ve missed any details?”
“I was scared. I don’t remember.”
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The police officers vomited blood. But he was a victim after all, so the police couldn’t question him like they were interrogating a criminal. They were so angry that they almost fainted.
They had seen many victims who were hysterical, uncontrollable, and even mentally deranged after an incident. It was the first time they had encountered someone like him who kept his lips shut no matter what.
It wasn’t that he wasn’t cooperating with the investigation either, but…
He had too few words!
***
Yunjin Prime Manor…
After Fu Chen returned, he furrowed his brows when he saw a doctor coming down from upstairs.
“What happened?” He had already treated Song Fengwan’s wounds, so why was the doctor here?
“After Wanwan came back, she vomited twice. She might have caught a cold,” Uncle Nian explained.
“A cold?” Duan Linbai spoke first. “She was waiting for me in the courtyard last night. She was wearing so little, so she must have caught a cold then.”
Fu Chen glared at him.
Waiting for you?
You sure have thick skin.
“Third Master, she drank some medicine and just fell asleep. I was afraid that her body had other conditions, so I invited the doctor to come over and take a look,” Uncle Nian said.
“Is she alright?” Fu Chen looked at the doctor.
The doctor said, “Yes. She just caught a mild cold. Give her some light food for the next two days and take note of keeping her warm. If anything happens, please inform me again.”
“Sorry to trouble you. I’ll get someone to see you off.” Fu Chen had always been polite to people.
“No need for that.” The doctor hurriedly walked out with his medical bag.
Fu Chen left everyone behind and went upstairs.
Duan Linbai knew that he was anxious. Anyway, this place was just like his own home, so he could take care of himself and didn’t need the owner to worry about him.
***
Song Fengwan’s bedroom door was ajar. When he opened the door and entered, she was sound asleep under her blanket.
The room was rather warm due to the heating, and the humidifier was humming as it worked. The entire room had the pungent smell of medicine.
He sat down on the edge of the bed and tucked in her feet. Seeing her mouth slightly puffed up on one side and a box of candy on the bedside table from the corner of his eye, he smiled. Sleeping with candy in her mouth, isn’t she afraid of choking?
Perhaps because she had been through too much today, her complexion didn’t look too good. She was slightly pale, and the corners of her lips were so dry that they were starting to peel. He dipped a cotton swab in some warm water and moistened her lower lip. When her lips looked better, he threw the cotton swab into the trash can.
He stared at her, seemingly wanting to carve her into his heart.
No one knew how nervous he was when he heard that something had happened to Song Fengwan.
It was the first time in his life.
This feeling…
I never want to experience it a second time.
“Wanwan—” His tone was extremely gentle.
“Mm?” Song Fengwan had stayed up late last night and had gone through the fright in the garage, so she had vomited twice when she came back, and her mind was a mess…
When Fu Chen heard that she had vomited today, he was very anxious. He reached out his hand and touched her forehead to check her temperature. Her temperature was on the high side, but it should still be within the normal range.
It was just that his fingertips were slightly cold. So when they touched her forehead, the cold felt a little uncomfortable to her, and she moved her body uneasily.
“Don’t move, lest you touch your wounds.” Fu Chen pressed down on her shoulder slightly, afraid that she would touch her wounds.
Song Fengwan was in a daze and thought that this person was very considerate.
“Good girl…” He leaned over and lightly kissed the top of her head.
The kiss was gentle and sincere.
If something really happened to Song Fengwan today, I would have probably gone crazy.
But having her stay by my side safely right now is enough.
She thought she was dreaming and was shouting in her heart. I think I’m having that kind of dream again…