Chapter 125: Lan Gang witnessed Wang Cheng being shot, and Qi Xueyao was afraid of hurting the child. - The Rich Second-Generation Villain With No Morals

"I urgently need to see the boss," Qi Lin said with a faint smile to the suited guard. "This way. The boss is really busy right now; his...companion is here again. You know how it is," the guard whispered, lowering his voice as he spoke to Qi Lin. "Of course, I know about that, but I have more important matters to discuss with the boss. Step aside. If it's the boss's mistake, I'll handle it," Qi Lin replied, maintaining his composure. Upon hearing mention of "Mr. Jin," the security guard looked helpless but had no choice but to step aside. Qi Lin then pushed open the door. However, as soon as he entered, he was met with an eye-searing scene, something beyond description. Do you understand what it means for something to be untimely, like the blooming of a flower? Wang Cheng! He was once a handsome young man from Huashi University's high school branch. Yet, in just a week, Qi Lin witnessed his downfall, willing to be debased. For more money, for more power, he took a unique path. "Who let you in? Get out quickly," Yuan Qiang snapped when he heard someone enter, his fierce eyes sweeping over to Qi Lin immediately. Qi Lin could tell that there was a sinister glint in Yuan Qiang's eyes. He thought to himself that only someone who had held lives in their hands could exude such malevolence. "This guy is a real tough character," Qi Lin thought with a bitter smile. But what of cruel men? The murderer of his family was not put down by his hands. "Boss, that kid you let go earlier was sneaking around outside with someone. I suspect he's working for someone else. You better watch out," Mr. Jin said seriously. "Bah! Nonsense. Now I realize, Jin Kai, you'd better not keep an eye on him anymore. If he spills this place's secrets, you'll all be pointing fingers at me," Yuan Qiang retorted angrily, yet continued his standard push-ups. Wang Cheng bore the shame on his face, hiding his features in shadows. "I know the boss," Qi Lin whispered with a slight smirk and backed out of the room. Afterward, Qi Lin returned to the restroom to restore his appearance before leaving Jin Zun Nightclub as he did every day. "Hey, Lan Uncle, are you off work?" Qi Lin called Lan Gang. "No, some more cases have come up recently, and they're giving me a headache. I'm pretending to be working now," Lan Gang grumbled. Qi Lin chuckled, "Uncle Lan, just let these cases slide for a while. You're a newly minted triple-fire official, I’ll credit you with an achievement." "What achievement?" Lan Gang was momentarily puzzled on the phone. "At the Jin Zun Nightclub near Huquan, people are raising male companions in groups. Uncle Lan, you can take a team to check it out." "The specific location is the General Manager’s Office, Room 533 at Jin Zun Nightclub." Qi Lin relayed all the information to Lan Gang. Hearing this, Lan Gang fell silent. If an ordinary citizen had made such a report, the police wouldn't have even flinched. For two years, the prevalence of scorpions in nightclubs had become a common issue, and even if the police wanted to investigate, they couldn't keep up. But Jin Zun Nightclub was different—it belonged to Yuan Qiang, the former underground king of Jianghan City. From being aggressive, to being imprisoned several times, to becoming a notable businessman after turning over a new leaf—his life story could make for an extraordinary novel. Ironically, Yuan Qiang's previous imprisonments were thanks to Lan Gang's efforts. Yuan Qiang's network was so vast that every time he served some time, his sentence eventually got cut short. Bringing Yuan Qiang to justice, even putting him to death to rid society of this scourge, had been Lan Gang's goal all along. Now, with the information from Qi Lin, he finally smiled. "Is this information reliable?" Lan Gang asked. Qi Lin replied with a grin, "Have you ever seen a son-in-law setting up his father-in-law?" "You cheeky brat," Lan Gang chuckled and refrained from asking more questions. After hanging up the phone, he called out loudly to all the officers in the hall: "We have an urgent mission. Everyone, put down your current tasks and meet downstairs immediately." Lan Gang, now not just a deputy director but also the captain of the Criminal Investigation Department, was undeniably the most respected figure among the police rank and file. Ten minutes later. "Hey, what are you doing?" "How can you barge in without a search warrant?" "Do you know who our boss is? Our boss is Yuan Qiang. Aren't you afraid of not being able to walk home after dinner?" Not only did they dare to hinder the police from entering, but they also dared to threaten them. This showed how powerful Yuan Qiang's influence in Jianghan City was. Clearly, he had people within the police force too, which made his subordinates unafraid when facing the police. "It doesn't matter who your boss is. Doing business in Jianghan City, you must adhere to laws and regulations. Whether you are a dragon, you must coil for me, even a tiger must lay down for me." "Take out the batons. If anyone dares to obstruct, stun them; if anyone dares to assault the police, take them down directly." Lan Gang smirked as he ordered the hundred or so officers below him. Soon, the once-feisty subordinates were scattered, crying and cowering on the ground. With that, Lan Gang led his officers in for the search. Any resistance was met with the police swarming forward. Quickly, Lan Gang reached the door of the general manager's office. "Boss," the suited guard's expression changed dramatically as he saw the sheer number of police, wanting to alert Yuan Qiang. But the police were quicker. A baton pressed against his waist, causing him to roll his eyes and collapse. Sensing it was time, Lan Gang kicked open the door to the general manager's office. "Sigh~" The scene inside the office was now exposed to dozens of officers. Lan Gang and the others all gasped, eyes filled with a fiery gaze. "You!" Yuan Qiang's eyes widened in disbelief as he saw the police. "Jin Kai, Old Song! Is this how you watch the door for me? How could you let them through? All of you, go to hell!" However, Yuan Qiang wasn’t the one most devastated by the intrusion. With someone breaking in for a second time, upon seeing the humiliating scene, Wang Cheng almost wept. Realizing the intruder was a police officer, and the officer leading was Lan Gang, his mind went blank as if it was about to explode. "Why? How did Yu Xi's dad end up here?" "It’s over. If he tells Yu Xi about this, I can never go back to her with her personality," Wang Cheng's heart sank into despair. "There's no use shouting. Your subordinates are all obediently squatting and waiting to be escorted to the station. No one can save you now." Lan Gang sneered at them. Yuan Qiang met the familiar acquaintance before him, a flash of wickedness in his eyes; instead of speaking, he remained obedient, letting the police take him down from the bed. Wang Cheng faced the same fate. He lowered his head, avoiding Lan Gang’s gaze, unwilling to be seen by him. But Lan Gang was a meticulous person and noticed Wang Cheng's deliberate avoidance. "Why are you hiding? Do you know me?" Lan Gang mused. "You, stop. Lift your head and let me see," Lan Gang halted Wang Cheng with his demand. Wang Cheng’s heart was in his throat upon hearing Lan Gang's words, yet he stubbornly kept his head down. Lan Gang chuckled lightly, stepped forward, and lifted Wang Cheng's chin to make him look up. "It's you!" But in the next moment, Lan Gang was stunned. He never imagined that the person playing such dangerous games with an underworld boss would be his daughter's classmate. Once, Lan Gang attended a parents' meeting with Lan Yu Xi, and had met her deskmate. Back then, Qi Lin hadn’t transferred yet, and Wang Cheng got along well with Lan Yu Xi. Lan Yu Xi often praised Wang Cheng to Lan Gang, so Wang Cheng was etched in his memory. "Why? Why did you come this far?" Lan Gang regarded Wang Cheng with a hint of regret. Upon recognizing each other, Wang Cheng's heart felt like a twisted knife, eyes turning red with endless anger and despair. "Because I want revenge! I want revenge against the one who took the girl I love and made me into this wretched state!" Lan Gang was puzzled. "A high school senior like you, what grudges could you have? Have you been reading too many revenge novels?" Lan Gang shook his head and showed no further interest in Wang Cheng’s past. To him, he was just a kid poisoned by martial arts novels, and he ordered his men to take Wang Cheng away. Around 11 PM, Lan Gang wrapped up the interrogation for the group case and related incidents. Yuan Qiang was sentenced to three months of re-education through labor for his social misconduct. As for Wang Cheng, being a minor without criminal intent, he was released to his parents after a round of education and criticism. "I'll kill you, you disgraceful creature." "How could I have such a shame of a child?" "Don't I feed you? Don't I clothe you? And you dared to sell yourself! Why don’t you just die!" At Wang Cheng’s home, Wang Dong Cheng used a clothes hanger to beat him until blood flowed profusely. Despite being drenched in blood, Wang Cheng remained silent, eyes filled with hatred towards the world. He blamed Qi Lin for taking everything from him, reducing him to his current state. He also harbored hatred for Lan Yu Xi's ruthlessness, dismissing their five-year friendship and bonds of camaraderie. He resented his father for being useless, unable to provide him with a powerful family like Qi Lin's. He even reviled his sister Wang Si Ling, backstabbing him to align with his enemy Qi Lin. Wang Si Ling watched the scene unfold but was torn between sympathy and revulsion. No matter what, Wang Si Ling never imagined that her once outgoing and cheerful brother would take the path of being a male companion for money. After an hour, Wang Dong Cheng was exhausted and went to his room to sleep. "Brother~" Despite everything, Wang Si Ling, who had grown up with her brother, couldn't bear it. She approached and offered him a tissue to wipe away the blood. "Get away!" Wang Cheng's eyes, filled with venom and hatred, shocked Wang Si Ling into retreat. "Don't assume I don't know you’ve been cozying up to Qi Lin. Women like you are all careless. Just wait, one day I'll make Qi Lin and all of you pay." Wang Cheng's sinister smile grew increasingly bitter. Seeing this, Wang Si Ling was horrified. At that moment, their sibling bond was severed. Why? Why? She was merely Qi Lin's pawn, unable to control her own fate. Why did Wang Cheng blame her for everything? "Brother Qi Lin, you're all I have now. As long as you protect me, I have nothing to fear," Wang Si Ling thought, carefully sidestepping Wang Cheng and returning to her room. She locked the door and blocked it with a cabinet. Initially, when Wang Dong refused to compensate Qi Lin with five yuan, using her as a bargaining chip by asking her daughter to pray for Qi Lin was equivalent to selling her off. Now, Wang Cheng had turned his own sister into an enemy, leaving Wang Si Ling in a state of helplessness no one could comprehend. Her sole reliance now was Qi Lin. Qi Lin had once again entrapped Wang Cheng. When Wang Cheng was taken away by Lan Gang, Qi Lin never surfaced. Wicked men, attempting to conceal themselves in darkness. Yuan Qiang was no small figure. Qi Lin slipped him up this time, and once Yuan Qiang found out it was Qi Lin's doing, there was bound to be thunderous retaliation. Qi Lin might not fear deceitful means, but he had parents and family to protect, not to mention people like Lan Yu Xi. He didn’t want them harmed. The smart move was to trick and then quickly escape. Afterwards, gather more intel on Yuan Qiang's weaknesses and devise a way to take him down once he resurfaces. This way, not only would a foe be gone, but Lan Gang could earn a promotion, further serving Qi Lin's purposes in the future. Leaving Jin Zun Nightclub, Qi Lin drove home slowly. At 11 PM, Aunt Chen had already finished her shift and returned home. However, to Qi Lin's surprise, when he opened the door, the lights in the first-floor hall were still on. He expected to see Fang Yuan Yuan and Qi Feng waiting, but upon spotting Qi Xue Yao on the couch, he paused in disbelief. "It's so late. Why aren’t you asleep yet? Were you waiting for me to come home?" Qi Lin teased, a small smile lifting his lips as he considered the situation. "Don't get the wrong idea. It’s just that I couldn’t sleep and wanted to watch more TV," Qi Xue Yao responded, her cheeks blushing slightly as she kept her eyes fixed on the television, refusing to glance at Qi Lin. “You shouldn’t watch too much TV. It might affect the vision of the baby inside you, leading to nearsightedness after birth,” Qi Lin warned, deliberately trying to frighten Qi Xue Yao. Sure enough, panic flickered across Qi Xue Yao's face as she quickly turned off the TV. But seeing the teasing smile on Qi Lin's face, she realized she'd been tricked. Her beautiful eyes, now filled with embarrassment and annoyance, glared at Qi Lin intensely. "Have you eaten yet? If not, I can make you some noodles," Qi Xue Yao offered, biting her lower lip. Qi Lin found her sudden kindness amusing. "When did you start being so good to me?" Qi Xue Yao frowned. "I, Qi Xue Yao, am not as scheming as some people. When I promise to make you dinner every day, I mean what I say." The Qi Xue Yao Qi Lin adored was always this stubborn. He smiled slightly, then lifted Qi Xue Yao to his lap and kissed her. “Mmm~” Qi Xue Yao's eyes burned with a mix of shyness and anger. She was ready to push Qi Lin away but something stopped her. “Would intense fighting hurt the baby?” she wondered. “And after all, this isn’t the first time he’s kissed me, so why resist?” Her beautiful eyes flickered with a decision, and she simply let her defenses down, resting against Qi Lin and letting him hold her. Five minutes later, Qi Lin released Qi Xue Yao, playing with her delicate hand. “You mentioned being pregnant with my child, yet you still can’t let go?” Qi Lin mused. “Haven’t you ever considered, after all this time, that I might be your ideal husband, the best father for your child?” His words might have sounded outlandish, but they carried a certain truth. “From when we were children, my father was our companion. He knows the roots of these things,” Qi Lin continued, using his familiar methods to subtly influence those whose minds he’d clouded, reinforcing his position in their lives. “We didn’t have much feeling at first, but I’ve kissed you so many times, cooking meals with such dedication.” After hearing this, Qi Xue Yao, almost questioning her resolve, wondered whether it was worth continuing to resist. “You’re my cousin. We’re family.” “We’re both Qis. Our child should also bear our surname. Your father wouldn’t disown Miao Miao’s name.”