The Lin family had struck it rich!

Being neighbors, news traveled fastest – Lin Meijuan and Chen Xiliang had divorced, and she got 100,000 yuan.

Some envied the Lin family, while others laughed at their foolishness.

Those who envied thought about the 100,000 yuan in hard cash they now had, while those who laughed thought Lin Meijuan had let go of Chen Xiliang, a man who knew how to make money – the Lin family got their benefit but still acted smug, spreading rumors everywhere that Chen Xiliang was having an affair and only divorced because Lin Meijuan caught him red-handed.

The Chen family originally opposed Chen Xiliang’s hasty divorce, especially since Lin Meijuan took away their eldest grandson.

But after hearing these rumors, Chen Xiliang’s parents’ hearts grew cold.

If Chen Xiliang was fooling around outside, his parents wouldn’t have let him off easily. However, Chen Xiliang was wrongly accused – He Congsheng could testify to this. The situation had escalated to the point where Chen Xiliang’s business partner wanted to withdraw investment, the clothing company couldn’t get off the ground, and all of Chen Xiliang’s previous earnings would go to waste.

“A beautiful, unmarried college graduate with as much money as Xiliang – what would she want from him? Lin Meijuan is talking nonsense!”

Chen Xiliang’s parents fell silent.

Lin Meijuan was introduced by Chen’s mother, wanting Chen Xiliang to marry early and settle down. Chen Xiliang had always been restless since childhood, but his family hoped he would live a stable life. Parents consider things for their children, but they didn’t expect Chen Xiliang would refuse to follow the family’s wishes. When two incompatible people have to live together, conflicts are endless.

Not to mention the Chen family, just look at Lin Meijuan – after getting 100,000 yuan in the divorce and moving back to her parent’s home.

The Lin family didn’t understand the principle of keeping wealth discreet; having that money in hand was simply inviting covetousness.

The Lin family lived in Ke Yixiong’s territory. After hearing his subordinates’ reports, Cao Liu felt an itch.

100,000 wasn’t a small sum, and Lin’s brother was as stupid as a pig – the money could be easily swindled. Idle men usually liked to gamble, and Lin Meijuan’s brother was already a big gambler. When Chen Xiliang gave Lin Meijuan living expenses, she would support her family, and her brother relied on his brother-in-law’s indirect funding, sitting at the gambling table without caring about the stakes.

Although Lin Meijuan got 100,000 in alimony, she still threw tantrums at home, and her brother knew she was still upset about her ex-husband finding another woman.

If he wanted to use his sister’s money, he needed to help solve her problems. While Cao Liu’s people were setting up schemes to swindle his money, he also wanted to ask Brother Cao for help.

“Damn it, if it wasn’t for that woman, wouldn’t all my brother-in-law’s money be our family’s? Brother Cao, could you get some brothers to teach that bitch a lesson?”

If it belonged to the Lin family, it would all be his.

Lin Meijuan’s brother grimaced while Cao Liu smoked, feeling phantom pains in his limbs. It had been over a year since his injuries from being beaten had healed, so why did they still hurt? It was psychological – deep down, he still feared Pan San, who was like the God of Death.

Until he got revenge for that incident, his fear of Pan San wouldn’t disappear.

This fear could also be reflected in another person.

“Say that again, who are you going to teach a lesson?”

Lin Meijuan’s brother didn’t notice Cao Liu’s strange tone. “The one who’s partnering with my brother-in-law to open the factory, surname Xia!”

Yes, surname Xia.

Cao Liu now extremely despised anyone surnamed Xia because he had lost face to someone with that surname – more specifically, Chen Xiliang’s partner Xia Xiaolan!

Cao Liu stared at Lin Meijuan’s brother. Did they need to scheme to swindle money from such an idiot? Wouldn’t it be better to just tie him up, beat him, and make the Lin family pay ransom?!

Cao Liu held back for a long time before restraining himself from beating the fool.

He patted Lin Meijuan’s brother’s shoulder, “Brother, let me give you some heartfelt advice – never mess with women, especially beautiful ones.”

This sincere advice was given considering the 100,000 yuan at stake.

Lin Meijuan’s brother missed the underlying meaning and thought he hadn’t offered enough benefits to Brother Cao. He went home and swindled 10,000 yuan from his sister, and gave 5,000 to Cao Liu, just to get Xia Xiaolan a lesson. He wanted to find trouble with Xia Xiaolan himself, but he was just a disorganized hooligan, unlike the professional Cao Liu and his people. Lin Meijuan’s brother didn’t even know where to find Xia Xiaolan.

Taking money meant doing the job – even gangsters had rules, otherwise, who would hire them in the future?

This was different from setting up gambling schemes to make Lin Meijuan’s brother lose money. Swindling was one skill, but taking money to solve problems was another matter entirely.

Cao Liu didn’t dare take the money on the table, pushing the 5,000 yuan back:

“We’re brothers, don’t be so formal about this. Let me first investigate their background, then we’ll see if I can help.”

Lin Meijuan’s brother was overjoyed, praising Cao Liu for his righteousness, feeling that Brother Cao respected him. That night he lost over 3,000 at the gambling table but still left happily.

With such intelligence, how could he compete with the shrewd Chen Xiliang?

Chen Xiliang probably gave the 100,000 yuan for the divorce just to get rid of the Lin family quickly, plus he still had a son with Lin Meijuan!

Cao Liu was uneasy and still reported the matter to Ke Yixiong.

Ke Yixiong was stunned for a long while:

“Teach Xia Xiaolan a lesson?”

After that incident, he had once met Xia Xiaolan at a breakfast shop. He asked if she was afraid, but Xia Xiaolan instead said that Ke Yixiong was responsible for her safety in Yangcheng.

Such unreasonable words coming from Xia Xiaolan’s mouth weren’t annoying; rather, Ke Yixiong remembered them for a long time.

He should have felt humiliated – Xia Xiaolan had brought people to challenge his authority, yet turned around and demanded his protection.

Ke Yixiong felt that impulse had subsided, but Cao Liu’s words stirred it up again: “She’s still in Yangcheng?”

Cao Liu nodded, “Yes, in Yangcheng. My people found out where she’s staying.”

Lin Meijuan’s brother was right about one thing – to find someone in Yangcheng, you needed an organized and well-established group like Ke Yixiong’s.

…

Xia Xiaolan was staying in Yangcheng, waiting for Chen Xiliang to visit.

Unexpectedly, instead of Chen Xiliang, it was Ke Yixiong, whom she hadn’t seen for a long time, who came to find her.

Thinking about Ke Yixiong’s desire for her beauty, and then thinking about her current pathetic appearance, Xia Xiaolan felt safe. She met with Ke Yixiong openly, and he was indeed stunned by her miserable state.

“What happened to you?”

With closed eyes, he could still recall Xia Xiaolan’s charming face that could show both anger and joy, but it didn’t match her current black and blue appearance.

Xia Xiaolan raised her hand, “As you can see, had a bit of an accident.”

Ke Yixiong, being from the underground world, could tell at a glance that the injuries on her face were impact and abrasion wounds, which would mostly heal.

Ke Yixiong felt relieved but uncomfortable – such a beautiful face shouldn’t have to endure this.

“Long time no see, Boss Ke still looks as impressive as ever. Is there something you’re finding difficult to say?”

Xia Xiaolan truly showed no fear of him. Ke Yixiong displayed a harmless smile:

“It is difficult to say – someone’s paying me to teach you a lesson. What do you think, should I take this money?”