Chapter 531 Tonight Many Will Wish You Dead
Pang Puce slammed the ornaments on the table, venting his anger.
Zi Yichen turned to look at the flushed and furious man, feeling like he was a stranger. A man who had always been sincere and honest was now acting, and acting so well, for a woman who didn't love him.
"They're utterly insane, to lay hands on such a young child. I'll kill them!"
Pang Puce shouted for a long time without any response from Zi Yichen, who he thought might have gone numb.
"Xiao Sheng, you mustn't do anything rash. Losing a child is painful, but you're young and can have more. If something happens to you, everything will be over."
"Old Pang, do you believe in karma?"
"Yes, of course, I do."
"Then that's good. Wait with me and witness their retribution."
Zi Yichen waved Pang Puce away, fearing he might lose control and exact retribution on him right then and there.
Ouyang quickly ushered the man out. Pang Puce hadn't wanted to leave; he was genuinely worried Zi Yichen wouldn't overcome this.
"Ouyang, you must look after Xiao Sheng."
"Mr. Pang, rest assured. That is my duty."
Pang Puce scrutinized Ouyang for a moment, then pulled him along.
"Mr. Pang, do you have something to tell me? You are still injured, try to rest in bed. Just tell me directly if there's anything."
Pang Puce led Ouyang all the way to the street and found a secluded spot before speaking.
"Ouyang, I've always admired you. Now that Xiao Sheng is in this situation, everyone wants to help him. Can you tell me what exactly happened in Mingcheng, why such a major accident occurred?"
"We are still investigating the specifics of the Mingcheng incident. The only thing we know for sure is that it's the same group as in Chenghai City, at least the mastermind is the same."
Pang Puce licked his dry lips, unwilling to believe it.
"Are you sure?"
"I'm sure. In fact, before this, they had already tried to kill the two children several times. I just didn't expect they would bomb the entire Bai family this time."
Pang Puce didn't know who to believe. Cun Xue had explicitly said it wasn't them, and they had promised him they wouldn't harm the children.
Ouyang carefully observed Pang Puce's expression. It seemed there was a problem here.
"Mr. Pang, is there anything else? If not, I need to get back to work, as today is a crucial day."
"Crucial? What do you mean? Have you found clues about the other party?"
Pang Puce's attention was indeed diverted. Ouyang glanced around, then leaned in and whispered.
"We just received news that those people are planning a major operation tonight. Young Master Zi intends to trap them."
Pang Puce clenched his fists tighter. Had someone been exposed?
"Is there anything I can help with?"
"Oh, no need for that. You're still injured."
"This injury is nothing. Please let me do something for Xiao Sheng. He's going through immense pain right now, and I want to do something for him."
Ouyang looked troubled, his lips pressed tightly together. Just as Pang Puce was about to try and persuade him further, Ouyang finally spoke.
"We've found the mastermind's hiding place in Chenghai City. We heard he'll be going there tonight. But Young Master Zi believes this person is extremely cunning and would never show up in the same place twice, so we've already apprehended his contact in Chenghai City. Following the trail is foolproof."
"What can I do then? How about I follow that contact?"
"Actually, we have everything arranged. We really don't need to trouble you."
"It's decided then. Tell me where the contact is, and I can follow and be the unexpected observer."
Ouyang was truly conflicted. He looked at Pang Puce, then at the office building behind him.
"I'll tell you..."
Ouyang watched the man stride away excitedly and a smile curved his lips. Tonight, you won't survive. So many brothers will bring about your demise.
Despite the security lockdown at the Baitai Hotel, the first-floor coffee shop was filled with people, mostly guests trapped inside.
"This trip has been really unlucky. I'm stuck here before I've even done anything. I don't know how I'll explain this to my boss back home."
"Who isn't? My boss has already called and cursed me a few times."
"Hey, have you heard? This time, it was Leader Zi himself who issued the order. As expected, a leader's command can seal off anywhere."
"I heard ten foreign nationals died? I feel bad for Leader Zi, too. Chenghai City has so many foreigners, why did this happen this time?"
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Maybe Leader Zi stirred up big trouble."
"......"
A man leisurely sipping his coffee heard all this and smirked with satisfaction.
Night fell, and the dark sky could hide all sins.
Pang Puce stood behind a house, having already spotted several men hidden across the street.
He quickly climbed into the yard and stood before a brightly lit room, knocking lightly three times. The door opened quickly.
"You, who are you?"
Pang Puce covered the other person's mouth and slipped inside.
"Do you know Fu Cunxue?"
The other person was a girl no older than fifteen, tears welling in her eyes as she nodded frantically.
"Good. I'm also one of Ms. Fu's people."
He then released her, and the girl sighed with relief, slumping onto a chair.
"Are you here on Ms. Fu's orders?"
"Yes. She wants to know when that person will arrive?"
The girl frowned, not quite understanding Pang Puce's intent.
"Didn't the gentleman arrive days ago? Ms. Fu even met with the gentleman before."
"Oh, that's not what I meant. I mean, when is the gentleman arriving tonight?"
"Is that so? I haven't seen the gentleman in days."
Pang Puce suddenly produced a dagger and placed it at the girl's throat.
"You're lying to me. Haven't you already betrayed us? Tell me now, where is the gentleman!"
The girl froze in terror. She genuinely didn't know.
"Also, quickly tell me how much you've already told Zi Yichen about Fu Cunxue."
"I haven't betrayed you, truly. And the gentleman has really been missing these past few days. He instructed me to wait here for his orders."
Pang Puce's patience ran out. He had to know if Cun Xue had been sold out. The dagger sliced through the girl's neck, blood trickling down her clothes.
"No, I really haven't betrayed you. No one has discovered me at all."
Pang Puce pointed outside, then made another cut.
"There are a bunch of Zi Yichen's men at your door, and you still won't say?"
Suddenly, Pang Puce heard movement in the yard. Looking down at the girl, who still wouldn't speak, he made a fierce cut, then quickly opened the door and rushed out.
"Who!"
Pang Puce immediately engaged in combat with the people in the yard. Though his face was covered, he didn't want to get entangled with Zi Yichen's men, fearing he'd reveal too many weaknesses.
But the five opponents clearly had no intention of letting Pang Puce go, their attacks aimed to kill.