novelaction Chapter 1032 Meeting with the Zhang Family Patriarch
Chapter 1032 Meeting with the Zhang Family Patriarch
"Zhang Shicheng, since you want to die so soon, I will grant your wish."
A cold look flashed across Liu Ruyan's beautiful eyes, and then she waved her hand to signal the two bodyguards to take the man out so as not to defile her living room.
Nothing happened that night. Early the next morning, Lu Feng, who had just woken up, received a notice from Liu Ruyan, saying that he had been attacked last night, but was stopped by the killer of the Scarlet Rose and was now safe.
Upon hearing this news, Lu Feng was extremely grateful that he had arranged bodyguards for his men. Otherwise, those people would have no way to deal with him and would have taken their anger out on his men. He didn't know how much he would have suffered.
There is an old saying that goes, it is easy to get thousands of soldiers, but it is difficult to get a good general.
It is easy to set up a group, but it is not so easy to find presidents to manage the major groups for him. Losing one of them is like cutting off an arm of his.
"It seems that the Zhang family is really anxious, otherwise why would they use such a dangerous move."
Lu Feng snorted lightly, then concentrated his mind and entered the system space. A week had passed since the last time he opened the treasure chest, and today happened to be the day when the treasure chest was refreshed every week.
After a burst of light, this time the weekly treasure chest contributed an advanced war robot to him. So far, he had two advanced war robots in his hands.
After opening the treasure chest, he went out and prepared to personally deal a devastating blow to the Zhang family.
Because the Magic City is not safe now, he brought his entire bodyguard team with him when he went out this time.
The fleet of Rolls-Royces quickly traveled along the road and soon arrived at where the Zhang family was.
As one of the only two first-class families in Shanghai, the Zhang family has a very high status in the entire city. Even in this environment where every inch of land is valuable, they still own a manor covering more than 30 acres of land.
However, the gate that was once bustling with people and was visited by all kinds of dignitaries has now become extremely desolate. Not to mention people, not even a fly can be seen. There are only two law enforcement officers standing there guarding it.
Seeing someone coming down, one of the law enforcement officers wanted to step forward to stop him.
After all, the person in charge of this house is the one who gave the order directly from above. No one can visit without receiving the order.
However, after the visitor identified himself, the two law enforcement officers personally opened the door and let him in.
In the courtyard, sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves of the sycamore trees, casting mottled shadows.
Zhang Shicheng was half lying on a rattan chair, his eyes slightly closed, his face as calm as if he was just taking an ordinary afternoon nap.
On the small table beside him, a pot of Longjing tea was emitting white mist, and the fragrance of the tea drifted faintly in the breeze.
Lu Feng walked slowly towards the place on the bluestone slabs, his leather shoes making a slight sound as they collided with the stone surface.
Then he gently sat down on the stone bench opposite. Nie Zhan stood behind him like a javelin, his sharp eyes always locked on every subtle movement of Zhang Shicheng.
"Master Zhang, I, the junior Lu Feng, am here to pay my respects to you." Lu Feng's voice was as gentle as jade, as if it was really just an ordinary visit.
Hearing the voice, Zhang Shicheng slowly opened his eyes, and there was no trace of emotion in those eyes that had experienced many vicissitudes of life.
He looked at the young man in front of him, a faint smile appearing on the corner of his mouth. "It is true that the waves behind push the waves ahead. Mr. Lu's methods are very clever, and I admire him."
"Master Zhang, thank you for your compliment."
Lu Feng nodded slightly, his fingertips gently stroking the lines on the stone table. "It's just following the trend of the times. The Zhang family is a big family with deep roots, and I'm just lucky to have gotten some advantages."
Zhang Shicheng lifted the teapot, and the amber tea drew a graceful arc in the air. "This is a cup of Lion Peak Longjing tea, picked from the tenderest buds before Qingming Festival. Mr. Lu, would you like to try it?"
"Thank you." Lu Feng took the teacup, sniffed the tea fragrance, and then took a sip.
Zhang Shicheng stared at Lu Feng as he drank the tea without hesitation. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing a meaningful smile: "Mr. Lu, you are very brave. Aren't you afraid that I will poison your tea?"
Lu Feng put down the teacup with a calm expression, as if he had just drunk a glass of ordinary water.
He raised his eyes and looked directly at Zhang Shicheng, his gaze like a sword, yet with a calm and unhurried composure:
"You wouldn't do that."
"Why, I sent people to try to kidnap one of your men last night."
Zhang Shicheng did not hide anything and spoke directly.
The fact that Lu Feng was able to come today proved that his action had failed.
In this case, concealing the truth would be of no use at all and would only lower his status.
"Because you're too late."
Like him, Lu Feng was equally frank.
"Hahaha……"
Zhang Shicheng suddenly burst into laughter, and his laughter echoed in the empty courtyard, but it was also filled with a sense of desolation and helplessness.
He leaned forward slightly, looking at Lu Feng with a hawk-like gaze: "Mr. Lu, are you here to see Zhang off?"
"No."
Lu Feng shook his head gently, his movements graceful and calm. "I'm here to persuade Patriarch Zhang to give up resistance. If you're willing to give up, I can guarantee the continuation of the Zhang family's bloodline."
He made this decision on the spur of the moment. Although it would leave him with hidden dangers, it was currently the fastest way to resolve the Zhang family issue.
Fighting on three fronts at the same time was a bit overwhelming even for him, so he had to resolve the battle with the Zhang family as soon as possible.
Zhang Shicheng's smile faded, and his fingers subconsciously rubbed the edge of the teacup, making a subtle friction sound. He was silent for a moment, his voice low and hoarse, "Do you really have to be so decisive?"
"Early when Patriarch Zhang defected to the Ye family, he should have anticipated this day."
Lu Feng's voice was calm as water, but every word was like a knife, as if every word was cutting Zhang Shicheng's pride and dignity. "Some roads, once you set foot on them, it's hard to turn back."
The wind in the courtyard suddenly stopped, even the leaves of the sycamore trees stopped moving, as if the whole world had held its breath.
The sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves onto the ground, creating a mottled effect that adds a bit of oppressive atmosphere.
Zhang Shicheng was silent for a long time, his eyes moved away from Lu Feng, and he looked at the tightly closed vermilion gate in the distance. The gate that symbolized freedom seemed like an insurmountable boundary at this moment.
He suddenly asked, a hint of fatigue in his voice, "What if I... resist stubbornly?"
Lu Feng's gaze passed Zhang Shicheng and looked at the tightly closed vermilion gate, as if he could see a more distant future through it.
"Don't count on the Ye family. They are too busy taking care of themselves to intervene."
He retracted his gaze and returned it to Zhang Shicheng's face. "If Patriarch Zhang persists in his wrongdoings, the only fate awaiting the Zhang family is... destruction."
As the last word fell, the temperature of the entire courtyard seemed to drop sharply, and even the air became heavy.
Nie Zhan's hand was quietly placed on his waist, his fingers slightly tightened, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.
Zhang Shicheng just looked quietly at the remaining tea in the cup. The tea soup reflected his suddenly old face as it swayed slightly. It was a face full of vicissitudes of life and helplessness.
After a long time, he collapsed weakly on the chair and closed his eyes.
"Mr. Lu, I hope you will keep your promise..."