mtl008 Chapter 398 is specifically designed to counter him.
Chapter 398 is specifically designed to counter him.
Lin Wuji was truly impressed. Just who were these two people he had encountered today?!
Was it specifically sent to antagonize him?
Lin Wuji was furious, but he wasn't entirely innocent either. After being rebuked by Lu Yangyang, he genuinely felt embarrassed.
He was always easygoing, so he took the initiative to break the ice, smiling at Sheng Junyi: "Brother, let's talk this out. Don't resort to violence. I genuinely knew nothing about most of what happened today. If Ming can testify, I apologize to Miss Lu and Boss Luo for my mistake. Don't worry, that Old Master Meng is very kind. I've had people take good care of him; there won't be a single mistake. How about this, let's go somewhere else. I'll treat you, and I'll punish myself with three drinks to apologize to Miss Lu and Boss Luo! What do you say?"
As he spoke, he winked at Mingruo, hoping she would put in a good word for him.
Mingruo originally wanted to help mediate, but after hearing what Lu Yangyang said later, he was angry and remained silent with a dark face.
Lin Wuji looked pitifully at Lu Yangyang again: "Hey, young lady, grandma, at least give me a chance to explain, okay?"
"I'm busy today. Tell your men to release Old Master Meng immediately! Otherwise, I'll fight you to the death!" Lu Yangyang said coldly.
If all else fails, she'll go to Governor Jiang and come up with a plan. Even if she can't wipe out his salt gang, she can still investigate his casinos every day and wear them down. It will also rid Jiangnan Prefecture of a menace!
"Release him immediately! I'll have someone personally escort the old man to Tiancheng Trading Company right away, how about that?" Lin Wuji hurriedly replied.
Lu Yangyang snorted coldly, turned around and said to Sheng Junyi and Luo Jing, "Let's go!"
Sheng Junyi sheathed his sword, but the blade still severed a tuft of hair from Lin Wuji's forehead. He then helped the heavily injured Luo Jing up and followed Lu Yangyang.
Mingruo took a step forward, wanting to call out to her, but ultimately didn't speak.
After they left, Lin Wuji pinched the piece of hair that had been cut off, rubbed it lightly between his fingertips, chuckled, walked to Mingruo's side, and put his long arm on Mingruo's shoulder. "Hey, who exactly is that girl? I've never seen such a unique girl in my life. Interesting, really interesting! No wonder you can't stop thinking about her after you came back. Tell me honestly, what does she look like?"
Mingruo pried his arm away: "Instead of worrying about this, why don't you go and find out what happened tonight!"
He turned to look at the fire, which had been mostly extinguished, and the people being rescued: "What do you plan to do with the others? Will you keep them locked up?"
Lin Wuji choked for a moment, then slapped his forehead in exasperation. "Ugh, you know I'm really impatient with these things, but those old guys are really annoying. Fine, you deal with them for me first, and I'll get someone to investigate what happened last night. All I did was have someone beat up that Chief Luo, right? If I really wanted him dead, why would I torture him? Would I be so bored? That wild girl is too fierce!"
Mingruo pushed him away and walked away expressionlessly.
Lin Wuji put his hands on his hips and shook his head: "Is it really necessary? I just said a few more words, how petty!"
On the other side, Lu Yangyang walked out of the courtyard, and after turning around and seeing that no one was following her, she turned to Sheng Junyi and asked, "Why are you with that Salt Gang leader?"
Hearing her hoarse voice, Sheng Junyi reached out and patted the back of her head: "Don't talk now. If I hadn't happened to be with him tonight, would you have risked your life? The Salt Gang are a gang of ruthless thugs. Have you thought about the consequences if you fell into their hands?"
Lu Yangyang gave him a strange look. To be honest, she never thought that one day Sheng Junyi would say such a thing to her.
It reminded her of her older brother.
I wonder how my elder brother is doing in the Northwest. After His Highness was deposed, my elder brother was the first one targeted. On the surface, the Emperor won't touch His Highness's people, but even if he does, the other princes who want to compete for the crown prince position will not let go of such a good opportunity. So my elder brother is now in a precarious situation.
Sheng Junyi raised an eyebrow: "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Lu Yangyang told the truth: "I just suddenly thought of my older brother."
Sheng Junyi was taken aback, turned her face away somewhat awkwardly, then whistled, and the coachman drove the carriage out from the shadows. The carriage stopped, and the three of them got in first. Lu Yangyang and Luo Jing were already too hoarse to speak, so Sheng Junyi didn't say anything more and led them to the backyard of Tiancheng Trading Company.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, they quickly asked someone to pour them warm water. After drinking the water, Lu Yangyang finally felt her throat was more comfortable. Luo Jing, on the other hand, had already been tortured and then went through a fight and smoke inhalation. He had been barely holding on since he escaped. Now that he was finally in a safe place, he was able to relax.
He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Lu Yangyang and Sheng Junyi, bowed deeply, and said in a hoarse voice, "Thank you."
"Uncle Luo, there's no need for such formalities. This isn't your fault." Lu Yangyang knew what he was most worried about and said to him, "Don't worry about Elder Meng. Even if that gang leader doesn't release him, I'll find a way to get him out."
Luo Jing nodded.
The incident happened suddenly that night, and he didn't have time to discuss it with Lu Yangyang. He originally thought that the other party's target was him, and that Lu Yangyang should be fine. However, Lu Yangyang still came looking for him, which made him feel even more guilty.
Sheng Junyi instructed Steward Song, who was waiting nearby, "Go and help Uncle Luo... get ready and have someone treat his wounds."
Luo Jing's injuries are mostly superficial, so he needs to be treated quickly.
Manager Song accepted the order and left with Luo Jing.
Sheng Junyi turned her head to look at Lu Yangyang: "Why don't you go and get ready too? Are you hurt?"
Lu Yangyang moved her arm: "It's okay, wait for me a moment, I still have things to do."
Sheng Junyi raised an eyebrow. How could she always have so much energy? Doesn't she ever get tired?
Lu Yangyang turned and followed the maid. About half an hour later, she came out, rubbing her still slightly damp hair. She washed her face, revealing her true appearance. Her features, which had gradually matured, were fair and bright, quite similar to Sheng Junyi's.
Lu Yangyang rubbed her hair with one hand and held the pen and ink brought by the maid in the other, quickly writing a prescription on the paper. "Have someone help me get some medicine and decoct it."
Sheng Junyi glanced at the maid, who hurriedly took the prescription and left.
Lu Yangyang looked at Sheng Junyi, who knew what she was going to ask and said, "The Salt Gang leader, Lin Wuji, is the adopted son of the former Salt Gang leader. After the former leader passed away, the Salt Gang was in chaos for a while. Lin Wuji defeated the deputy leader and several elders of the gang and became the new leader. However, the power struggle within the Salt Gang has been fierce. The recent incident at the Ning County Salt Mine caused them heavy losses, and many people within the Salt Gang began to feel dissatisfied with Lin Wuji. Tiancheng Trading Company is a world-class department store, and Lin Wuji wanted to cooperate with them to see if he could change the current situation of the Salt Gang. Someone found me, so I went to meet with him."