Chapter 239 238: Ecstasy After the Disaster

Mu Lin sneered. 'What a spineless coward.'

'Weren't you screaming your head off just now? A single threat and your defenses crumble.'

"Go on. No more tricks. I have ten thousand ways to make you wish you were dead!"

Manager Cui didn't dare try any more tricks and hurried off to get things done.

「In a teahouse in Songyang.」

Zhong Wentao was drinking tea and chatting with a friend.

His friend was Song Chuan, a rather famous entrepreneur in Songyang who owned several companies.

Song Chuan said, "Brother Wentao, what's wrong with you? You seem distracted. Have you set your sights on some new young thing?"

Zhong Wentao waved his hand dismissively. "Don't joke around. At our age, we couldn't handle a young thing even if she threw herself at us. It's just... my company nearly faced a cataclysmic disaster earlier... I might have even died there myself!"

Song Chuan was stunned. Zhong Wentao's company was renowned in Songyang. What petty crook would dare to provoke him?

Unless some major figure found the company to be an eyesore and wanted it gone.

But Zhong Wentao had always put great effort into managing his connections. How could something have gone wrong?

"What happened? Tell me, take your time!"

Zhong Wentao said, "Brother Song, you know about Su Longfei... right?"

Fearing he would draw attention, Zhong Wentao didn't dare say the word "dead," instead lightly touching his neck with his hand.

"I know. It was a huge deal. The news has spread throughout our entire circle."

Zhong Wentao sighed deeply. "The one who killed Su Longfei is named Mu Lin, a mysterious young man. I still haven't been able to find out anything about his background. And my useless son just happened to offend him. What are the odds?"

"If I hadn't made amends and apologized in time, he probably would have uprooted my entire corporation, from top to bottom!"

'So that's how it is...' Song Chuan sighed wistfully. His own child wasn't exactly worry-free, either. Who knew when he might also offend some major figure?

As he thought this, the smile vanished completely from his face.

"To think something like that could happen!"

"Exactly. The moment I sat down, I started thinking, what if my useless son hadn't come to me to sort it out, but acted on his own? Who knows if he would have dragged the entire family down with him."

Song Chuan said, "My friend, you barely escaped with your life. If I were in your shoes, I doubt I would have fared any better."

Zhong Wentao sighed. "Perhaps."

"But since you survived a great disaster, good fortune is sure to follow!"

Zhong Wentao was baffled. 'What good fortune?'

Seeing that Zhong Wentao didn't understand, Song Chuan sighed and explained.

"My friend, you may have offended him, right? But he doesn't hate you anymore, does he?"

Zhong Wentao nodded. "To put it bluntly, it was just a small matter related to a woman. Once it was all out in the open, it was fine..."

'Losing a few hundred million was hard to stomach, but at least the corporation's foundation was saved.'

"Then you should strike while the iron is hot! Getting a peerless master on your side is always a good thing!"

Zhong Wentao had a sudden realization and slapped his thigh. "Ouch! Why didn't I think of that?"

Song Chuan said, "If an opportunity like this fell into my lap, I'd do everything in my power to get on his good side!"

Zhong Wentao let out a long sigh. "Ah, I was so focused on being angry and scared that I completely forgot about that."

"It's not too late to mend the fence! I'll hurry up and put in the effort. If I can make him an honored guest, I'll definitely introduce him to you!"

Song Chuan's face lit up with a smile. "That would be wonderful! I'll be waiting for your good news!"

Just as they were speaking, Song Chuan's phone rang.

"Who is it?"

"Chairman Song! My nephew was beaten at the company! I'm begging you to stand up for me!"

Song Chuan frowned. 'Which company was that again?'

He had so many companies, who knew which one it was. It was only after checking the record in his phone book that he realized it was Director Cui from the clothing company.

To be honest, he ran that clothing company purely for fun. As long as it broke even, he never paid it any mind.

"Some bitch from the design department brought her boyfriend to the company to cause a huge scene! They beat my nephew black and blue!"

"Tell me, is there any justice left in this world?"

Song Chuan immediately grew serious. Although the company wasn't large or a cash cow, it was still a matter of his, Song Chuan's, reputation!

Someone daring to cause trouble there was going too far.

"Wait there. I'm on my way!"

He slapped his phone down on the table and said, "My friend, there's trouble. Some blind idiot is making a scene at my company. Why don't you come with me to check it out? After we're done, we can find a fun place to relax."

Zhong Wentao didn't think much of it. "Sure."

As they spoke, the two of them left together and headed to Song Chuan's Hongque Clothing Company.

Zhong Wentao was even considering whether he should help Song Chuan contact some thugs to resolve the matter quickly.

While in the middle of processing the paperwork, Manager Cui secretly made a phone call.

His uncle was a company director with a great deal of power.

After he tearfully complained, his uncle immediately guaranteed that he would get the chairman to handle the matter.

Manager Cui was naturally overjoyed. 'The chairman himself is getting involved. How's that for a show of support?'

'He's definitely going to beat a bastard like Mu Lin to a pulp.'

He finished the paperwork with a malicious smile, but put on a serious expression as he approached the office.

"Mr. Mu, the resignation procedures are all complete! If you're not at ease, you can take a look."

Mu Lin couldn't be bothered to look at it. He handed it directly to Tang Shuang. "Miss Tang, see for yourself. If there are any problems, don't hesitate to tell me. I'll arrange it for you."

Tang Shuang flipped through the documents, her face glowing with excitement.

"All the procedures are finished! I'm officially saying goodbye to this company!"

Overcome with excitement, Tang Shuang threw herself at Mu Lin and hugged him, spinning around twice.

When Manager Cui saw this scene, he felt even more displeased.

'It's a complete slap in the face.'

After getting her excitement out, Tang Shuang said, "Should we go? I don't want to stay here for even another second. The stench of perverts is too disgusting."

She was referring to Manager Cui and Qiao Xi.

Manager Cui was filled with resentment, wishing he could beat Tang Shuang up right then and there.

'But I can't do that right now. I have to buy time for my uncle and Chairman Song.'

"Mr. Mu, Miss Tang, I feel I was truly in the wrong. I regret it so much! I'd like to find a place to treat you to a meal as an apology. What do you think?"

Tang Shuang couldn't be bothered to speak to him, looking at Mu Lin and waiting for him to refuse.

But Mu Lin said, "Alright. You pick the place. I can give you a chance."

Tang Shuang was shocked. 'How could Mu Lin have the patience to discuss such things with an idiot like Manager Cui?'

"Brother Mu, are you crazy?"

Mu Lin just gave a mysterious smile, not revealing his thoughts.

Tang Shuang could only stomp her foot in frustration.

Of course, Mu Lin wasn't going to explain things too clearly.

In truth, his divine sense had been spread throughout the entire company. He knew that Manager Cui had used the opportunity of handling the paperwork to call for backup.

So, Manager Cui's abnormal behavior seemed perfectly normal to him.

'Might as well cast a long line to catch a big fish. Take care of everyone who can fight, then deal with the other matters.'

Mu Lin looked at the anxious Tang Shuang and smiled faintly. "Hey now, don't be anxious. Since we're here, we might as well relax and take it easy. I'm here, right? Could someone possibly get the better of us?"

Tang Shuang rolled her eyes. Of course, she understood the logic, but the mere thought of being in the same room as Manager Cui made her skin crawl.

But Manager Cui, acting as if nothing was wrong, put on a fawning smile and poured tea for the two of them.

Tang Shuang didn't accept it. She didn't want to drink it. She glanced at Mu Lin and saw him drinking calmly, but she still had a mental block.

'Who knows if Mu Lin is just putting on an act again.'

After a while, a middle-aged man walked in, his face ashen. No one would feel good after their precious nephew got beaten up.

"Uncle!" Seeing his savior had arrived, Manager Cui hurried over to greet him.

This Director Cui looked at Manager Cui. "Where were you hit? Are you alright?"

Manager Cui said, "It's nothing serious, but I can't swallow this humiliation!"

Director Cui snorted. "Of course not! How dare he provoke my nephew in my company! If I don't skin him alive, I'll have lived my life for nothing!"

He strode up to Mu Lin and pointed at him. "You're the one who hit my nephew, right?"

Tang Shuang secretly grabbed Mu Lin's arm, trembling with fear.

Even though she was no longer an employee of the company, a conditioned reflex still made her feel terrified.

This fear came from instinct; there was nothing she could do...

Mu Lin patted Tang Shuang's hand to comfort her and turned his head.

"I hit him, that's right. I disciplined him on your behalf. If you don't find out what he did, I'll hit you too."