239: Chapter 239 (The End)

Xia Linzi lay on the bed, looking at Cao Kun sitting by her side, her heart filled with gratitude. She had never imagined that when she was on the verge of death, she would meet such a person who would save her life and treat her so gently.

“Mr. Cao, why are you helping me?” Xia Linzi couldn't help but ask.

Cao Kun looked at her and smiled slightly. “Because I can't stand scum like Zhou Chong, and I can't stand seeing a kind person like you being bullied. Besides, helping you is also for myself.”

Xia Linzi was somewhat puzzled, not understanding what Cao Kun meant.

Cao Kun didn't explain, only saying, “Get some good rest and leave the rest to me. Until you recover, this is the safest place. Even if Zhou Chong had heaven-sent abilities, he wouldn't be able to find this place.”

After saying that, Cao Kun stood up, preparing to leave.

“Mr. Cao!” Xia Linzi quickly called out to him, her eyes carrying a hint of reluctance and fear. “Will... will you come back?”

Cao Kun turned back and, seeing the unease in her eyes, felt a slight stir in his heart. He nodded. “I'll be back; I'll come to see you every day. Rest easy and recover. Once you're better, we'll make Zhou Chong pay the price together.”

Hearing these words, the unease in Xia Linzi's heart instantly vanished. She nodded vigorously, a light of hope reigniting in her eyes.

Cao Kun smiled slightly, turned, and left the hospital room.

As he stepped out of the hospital, the gentleness on Cao Kun's face vanished instantly, replaced by a cold killing intent.

He took out his phone and dialed a lawyer he had worked with before.

He was going to prepare a lawsuit against Zhou Chong and Wang Peng; he wanted to ensure they would never be able to stage a comeback.

...

Early the next morning, Cao Kun came to the hospital to visit Xia Linzi.

He brought a nutritious breakfast and a bouquet of fresh lilies, placing them on the bedside table in the ward.

After a night's rest, Xia Linzi's spirit was much better, and the swelling of the scars on her face had subsided somewhat. Seeing Cao Kun enter, a joyful light immediately appeared in her eyes.

“Mr. Cao, you're here.”

“Yeah, how are you feeling? Do the wounds still hurt?” Cao Kun sat by the bed and asked with concern.

“Much better, it doesn't hurt much anymore.” Xia Linzi smiled slightly; it was her first heartfelt smile in eight years.

“That's good.” Cao Kun handed her the breakfast. “Eat up. It's all the light food you like; it's good for wound recovery.”

Xia Linzi took the breakfast and ate it in small bites, her heart filled with warmth.

After finishing breakfast, Cao Kun placed some of the evidence organized by the system in front of Xia Linzi.

“Linzi, look. These are all the proofs of Zhou Chong and Wang Peng's crimes, including their abuse of you, Zhou Chong's hiring of a hitman, tax evasion, and embezzlement of public funds. It's all here.”

Xia Linzi looked at the evidence, her fingers trembling slightly, and tears couldn't help but fall again.

“Is all of this... real?”

“Absolutely true.” Cao Kun nodded. “I have already reported the evidence to the relevant departments. Soon, Zhou Chong and Wang Peng will face the sanctions of the law. However, before that, I need you to step forward and testify against them. Only then can their crimes be solidified and they receive the most severe punishment.”

Xia Linzi looked at Cao Kun, her gaze firm. “I'm willing! Mr. Cao, as long as Zhou Chong and Wang Peng can be punished, I'm willing to do anything! I want them to pay the price for what they've done!”

Seeing the hatred and determination in Xia Linzi's eyes, Cao Kun nodded. “Good, those words are enough. Don't worry, I will protect you and won't let anyone hurt you.”

Over the next few days, Cao Kun visited Xia Linzi at the hospital every day, bringing her delicious food, talking with her, and soothing her emotions. At the same time, he was also busy arranging the subsequent plans.

Under Cao Kun's arrangements, Xia Linzi's body recovered quickly. The scars on her face gradually faded, the rope marks on her wrists slowly lightened, and her overall mental state improved more and more, reigniting her hope for life.

On the other side, ever since Zhou Chong received Xia Linzi's text message...

...and questioned the killer, Scarface...

...and learned that Xia Linzi had been rescued by a mysterious person...

...he had been unable to eat or sleep peacefully all day.

But after many days, there was no movement from Xia Linzi.

He began to think that Xia Linzi had only sent the text to scare him.

After all, he was now considered powerful and influential.

Xia Linzi couldn't pose any threat to him at all.

This allowed Zhou Chong to relax.

Immersed in his own wealth and glory, he didn't notice that danger had quietly arrived.

He thought Xia Linzi would never appear again, and he could peacefully be with Su Wanqing, enjoying his life as the chairman of a listed company.

He attended various business activities every day, accepted media interviews, and looked infinitely glorious, appearing like a young talent and a successful entrepreneur.

Su Wanqing was also very satisfied with him, feeling she had found the right person. Their wedding was also being prepared in full swing, scheduled to take place in a month. At that time, all the celebrities and wealthy people in Zhongzhou City would be invited to a grand wedding.

In his wildest dreams, Zhou Chong never imagined that a storm sufficient to completely destroy him was quietly brewing.

...

A month later, in the most luxurious hotel in Zhongzhou City, lanterns were hung, and guests gathered.

Zhou Chong and Su Wanqing's wedding was held grandly here. The scene was decorated with extreme luxury, surrounded by flowers and covered with red carpets. The business tycoons and socialites of Zhongzhou City gathered together, making for a very grand occasion.

Zhou Chong, dressed in a custom suit and holding the arm of Su Wanqing, who was in a pure white wedding dress, had a triumphant smile on his face as he accepted everyone's blessings and envious looks.

He felt that he had finally realized his life's dream and reached the pinnacle of his life.

Su Wanqing's parents sat in the main seats, watching everything before them with satisfied smiles, feeling that their daughter had found a good home.

Just as the wedding reached its climax and the master of ceremonies was about to announce the official start of the wedding...

...the hotel doors were suddenly pushed open.

Cao Kun, holding Xia Linzi's hand, walked in slowly.

Xia Linzi was wearing a simple white dress. The scars on her face had completely disappeared, revealing a delicate face. Although she still carried a hint of frailty, her gaze was incredibly firm.

Her appearance instantly attracted everyone's attention.

The moment Zhou Chong saw Xia Linzi, the smile on his face froze instantly. His pupils contracted sharply, as if he had seen a ghost. He trembled all over, his face turning deathly pale.

“Xia... Xia Linzi? You... why are you here?!” Zhou Chong's voice trembled, filled with terror and disbelief.

He didn't expect Xia Linzi to come at this time.

Su Wanqing was also stunned and looked at Zhou Chong in confusion. “Zhou Chong, who is she?”

The guests at the scene were also whispering, looking at the scene before them with curiosity.

Cao Kun led Xia Linzi to the center of the stage, looking at Zhou Chong with a cold gaze. His voice was loud and clear, echoing throughout the wedding venue: “Zhou Chong, you hired a killer. We are here today to settle accounts with you.”

As his voice fell, there was an uproar at the scene.

Hiring a killer?

Everyone's gaze focused on Zhou Chong, their eyes filled with shock and disdain.

Su Wanqing's face turned pale instantly, and she looked at Zhou Chong in disbelief. “Zhou Chong, is what he said true? You hired a killer?”

Zhou Chong panicked and quickly defended himself. “Wanqing, don't listen to his nonsense! This is slander! Someone is deliberately framing me!”

“Slander?” Cao Kun sneered and gestured with his hand.

Immediately, the large screens in the hotel lobby began to play videos and show photos.

First played were the chat logs and transfer records of Zhou Chong hiring Scarface to kill Xia Linzi, clearly showing the entire process of Zhou Chong transferring money to Scarface and requesting him to kill Xia Linzi.

Then, the large screen showed evidence of Zhou Chong's tax evasion, embezzlement of public funds, and malicious suppression of competitors, as well as the entire process of him rising to power by relying on Xia Linzi's savings and sacrifices.

Video after video, photo after photo—the evidence was as solid as a mountain and irrefutable.

The guests were in an uproar. Everyone looked at Zhou Chong with disdainful and angry eyes, and the sound of discussion rose and fell.

“I never thought, I never thought that this Zhou Chong, who looks so decent, would be such a heartless thing!”

“Rising to the top by relying on a woman and then hiring a killer—truly insane!”

“Abusing his own girlfriend—scum like this should be cut into a thousand pieces!”

“Miss Su was really blind to marry such a piece of trash!”

Su Wanqing's parents were trembling with anger, and Su Wanqing was even more tearful, unable to believe that the person she loved was such a beast with a human face.

“Zhou Chong! You liar! You beast!” Su Wanqing shouted hysterically, pushing Zhou Chong away, her wedding dress's hem torn and messy.

Zhou Chong was completely panicked. He wanted to defend himself, but he found himself unable to do so. All the evidence pointed to him, and he had no way to deny it.

“No... it's not like that... Wanqing, listen to my explanation...” Zhou Chong was incoherent, trying to grab Su Wanqing's hand, but he was thrown off by her.

“I won't listen! I won't listen to your explanation!” Su Wanqing cried out. “Zhou Chong, we're finished! The wedding is canceled! I'm breaking up with you!”

Just then, a group of police officers rushed into the wedding venue, walked straight to Zhou Chong, and produced handcuffs.

“Zhou Chong, you are suspected of attempted intentional homicide, tax evasion, misappropriation of funds, and malicious competition. We are now arresting you according to the law. Please come with us!”

The cold handcuffs were placed on Zhou Chong's wrists, completely shattering all his illusions.

He looked at everything before him—at the disdainful looks of the crowd, at Su Wanqing's desperate eyes, and at Xia Linzi's cold profile. His heart was filled with despair and regret.

He knew he was completely finished.

His reputation was ruined, and he had nothing left.

The police took Zhou Chong away. His figure disappeared at the hotel entrance, leaving behind a messy wedding scene and endless mockery.

After Zhou Chong was arrested, the relevant departments immediately conducted a trial of his case.

Because the evidence provided by Cao Kun was conclusive and sufficient, and with Xia Linzi personally appearing in court to testify, all of Zhou Chong's crimes were confirmed one by one.

The court finally reached a verdict.

Zhou Chong was found guilty of attempted intentional homicide, tax evasion, misappropriation of funds, and commercial defamation. With several crimes combined, he was sentenced to twenty years in prison and fined tens of millions. His listed company, Zhou's Construction Materials, was seized according to the law, and all assets were frozen to pay back taxes and compensate the victim's losses.

On the day the verdict was delivered, Xia Linzi sat in the public gallery of the courtroom. Watching Zhou Chong's back as he was taken to prison, the hatred and grievances she had accumulated for eight years finally dissipated completely.

She took a long breath, and a relieved smile appeared in her eyes.

The eight-year nightmare was finally over.

Cao Kun sat beside her, gently holding her hand, and said softly, “It's all over, Linzi. You can start a new life now.”

Xia Linzi turned to look at Cao Kun, her eyes filled with gratitude. “Mr. Cao, thank you. If it weren't for you, I'm afraid I would already be dead, and it would have been impossible for Zhou Chong and Wang Peng to be punished.”

“No need to thank me,” Cao Kun smiled slightly. “This is the justice you deserve.”

【Ding! Mission complete!】

【Mission Reward: 400,000 in cash has been issued to the host's account.】

The cold system prompt sounded in Cao Kun's mind, and the generous reward arrived instantly.

Cao Kun was satisfied in his heart, but his face remained impassive.

Walking out of the courthouse, the sun was bright, shining on him, warm and comfortable.

Xia Linzi took a deep breath, feeling the air of freedom, and a long-lost, brilliant smile appeared on her face.

“Mr. Cao, I want to leave Zhongzhou City and go to a place where no one knows me to start my life over,” Xia Linzi said softly.

“Okay.” Cao Kun nodded. “Go wherever you want to go and do whatever you want to do.”

Xia Linzi felt a warmth in her heart and nodded. “Thank you, Mr. Cao.”

A few days later, Xia Linzi bid farewell to Cao Kun and boarded a train heading south.

As the train slowly pulled away from Zhongzhou City, Xia Linzi looked at the scenery flying past the window, her heart filled with hope for the future.

She knew that her life would turn a brand new page from then on.

...

Having resolved Zhou Chong and Wang Peng and completed the system mission, Cao Kun's life returned once again to its former state of leisure and freedom.

He was never short of female confidantes.

Each one was a stunning beauty, deeply in love with Cao Kun.

Surrounded by a group of female confidantes, Cao Kun enjoyed their gentleness and love, living a life of leisure and shamelessness.

Possessing the system and surrounded by beauties, his life had already reached its peak.

Occasionally, he would think of Xia Linzi, of that girl who had struggled in a desperate situation, and a slight ripple would stir in his heart.

He knew that Xia Linzi was living well in a small southern town, had found her own happiness, and had started a completely new life.

That was enough.

Cao Kun closed his eyes, feeling the gentleness of the female confidantes around him, a satisfied smile curling at the corners of his mouth.

In the past, he never thought he would live such a beautiful life.

All of this was thanks to the system.

With this system...

...Cao Kun's future would only get better and better.

Thinking of this, Cao Kun was incredibly excited.

And his legend would continue.

...

The End.