Chapter 666: A Necessary Enemy

Shang Yanxiong was not so stupid as to actually gather a hundred gunmen at the Shanghu docks to carry out a massacre.

If he did something so arrogant, he wouldn't be far from being finished.

He simply could not swallow this anger!

Zheng Qian's recent actions had truly made Shang Yanxiong feel genuinely annoyed. He had never suffered such a loss, yet he had no way to kill so openly; everything Zheng Qian played was an open scheme.

It was just brazenly messing with you!

Moreover, most of these hundred people were US military personnel about to head to the Middle East with the merchant ships. Coming to the docks was just to facilitate boarding. Shang Yanxiong was just using them to intimidate Zheng Qian, nothing more.

Zheng Qian was certain that Shang Yanxiong would not dare to make a move here, even though he had also deployed some snipers on the yacht.

Are you kidding? Do you really think our Shanghu, our Kyushu, is one of those war-torn countries?

Small-scale assassinations or stabbings are one thing, but gathering a hundred people for a gunfight? Are you looking for death? Our public security is no joke. If you dare to make a move, we will wipe you out in a crackdown, and we'll see how arrogant you can be then.

Based on this, the King of Arrogance, Zheng Qian, could afford to be so arrogant.

It was just a pity for Shang Yanxiong's high-end suit.

"Can we kill that white-haired youth?" Shang Yanxiong watched Zheng Qian and the others, who had not yet left his line of sight. The veins on his cheeks were bulging, and he was grinding his teeth so hard they were almost breaking, yet he did not even glance at his suit.

He stared fixedly at the backs of Zheng Qian and the others, his desire to kill overflowing, his anger reaching its peak.

"We can kill everyone else, but Zheng Qian and he will survive," the Black man replied.

"How many people, how can we kill him?"

At this moment, Shang Yanxiong truly harbored a murderous intent toward Chen Chou and Zheng Qian.

He knew deep down that if he wanted to kill Zheng Qian, he had to take out Chen Chou first. As long as he was around, Zheng Qian was essentially holding a 'get out of jail free' card; it was very difficult to kill him.

The Black man pondered for a moment and said seriously, "To deal with ordinary martial arts masters, a few snipers would be enough, but he is not an ordinary person. We would need at least three of the world's top snipers who know how to find angles, and most importantly, hide their killing intent. Otherwise, the moment they aim at him, he would likely sense it immediately."

"Secondly, the most critical thing is a relatively closed environment that prevents him from utilizing his agility. After that, we would need over a hundred people armed with shotguns, and they must be fully armored, not exposing any vital parts, at least protected by steel plates over 15 centimeters thick. Otherwise, this guy has no taboos when he acts, and I'm afraid a large group of people would die in a single encounter."

"If you can achieve the above three points, it would be enough to kill him."

Upon hearing this, Shang Yanxiong's anger grew even more.

He could not help but say, "I remember that in the late Qing Dynasty, when various countries invaded, many martial arts masters died under foreign guns and cannons. No matter how fast his kung fu is, is it faster than bullets? Do you need so many people to corner him to kill him? Can't he be killed in a slightly open space? I don't believe it!"

The Black man sighed forlornly; he even felt a bit of pity for Shang Yanxiong.

He was not from Kyushu, but he understood Kyushu better than Shang Yanxiong.

"That was in the past. The kung fu masters of the late Qing and early Republic had no experience dealing with foreign guns. Now it's different; the times have changed. He is a professional killer and must have received training in this area. Most importantly, he is strong enough and his reactions are fast enough."

Shang Yanxiong took a deep breath, calmly took off his suit vest, and threw it on the ground.

He put his arm around Shang Rongyan and walked forward, leaving behind one sentence—

"Since there is a way to kill that person, strive to create such an opportunity. I want him dead."

...

Today, the Yan Churan Art Center was exceptionally lively.

Because King Lun brought the artists under his company to show support, it was a gathering of elites. Of course, even without rising stars like Lin Youcai, King Lun himself was enough to make it shine, not to mention the current topic queen, Yin Yanyan.

She was not only the heroine of "neon Summer" but also the female lead of Nolan's new film!

That was a film with a strong female lead!

After the screening, the media interview session began as usual.

While Yin Yanyan went to touch up her makeup and change clothes, Chu Tiange became the protagonist of the Q&A. After all, King Lun and the others were just here to help. He intended to give up the center stage, willing to play second fiddle, only occasionally speaking a few words to support the conversation.

"Hello! Chu Tiange, I am from [Big Penguin Video]. Your performance in the final scene was tear-jerking, especially the scene where you charged at the car to save the heroine—it was so vivid! May I ask what you were thinking at that time?"

The reporter from the video platform of a well-known domestic giant—The Group, Big Penguin—was the first to ask a soul-searching question.

Hearing this, many people nodded repeatedly.

Chu Tiange's expression at that time simply broke the hearts of all the girls present.

It was just too lovely!

What kind of life-and-death separation and heart-wrenching pain was that!

How could there be such a performance in the world?

Chu Tiange's eyes were very melancholy. He scanned the audience but did not find Sun Shengxi, which made him feel quite lost. The scene he filmed was when Sun Shengxi came to visit the set! Although the person visiting wasn't him...

"This is a very heartbreaking story, I... at that time, I wanted to commemorate a dead love."

He subconsciously reached for his pocket, but it was empty.

Huh? Where is my hard-box yebei?

The agent hurriedly gave him frantic eye signals.

"Oh? So, Chu Tiange, are you thinking of a former girlfriend? But I remember, it seems like there was a big boss before who wanted to get you drunk and sexually exploit you, and it was your agent who risked his life to save you, taking the fall for you from that big boss and his friends..."

A reporter from a certain company smelled the strange atmosphere and quickly asked.

Everyone suddenly fell into an awkward situation.

Chu Tiange frowned. He was already feeling melancholy because he did not see Sun Shengxi today, and now you are rubbing salt in his wounds? So he stood up abruptly, ready to yell at that reporter.

"Ouch, this friend's joke is not funny at all! In fact, everyone has had beautiful yearnings for love in their hearts. Speaking of commemorating dead love, this is actually the inspiration for my song, 'Chopin's Nocturne'. I remember, it was a warm, sunny night, the sun was hanging high in the sky, it was just after midnight, I was tossing and turning in longing, and inspiration came like a spring..."

King Lun was experienced in dealing with the media and immediately diverted everyone's attention.

It's just that many people felt a bit confused.

Warm sun... night... sun... midnight...

It seems, something is not right?

At this time, Zheng Qian happened to step into the venue. Seeing that the front seats were already full, he did not want to steal the spotlight. He just brought Duan Qiran, Chen Chou, and San Wu to sit in the corner of the venue, just in time to hear the reporter's soul-searching question.

How dare you expose my good brother's scars in public?

Zheng Qian flicked his fingernails, his voice very soft and soothing, "Nice to meet you."

Little Duan nodded and got up to leave.

"Where are you going?"

"Didn't you say you wanted to take him out? I'll arrange it now."

"Come back! Sit down!" Zheng Qian rolled his eyes and said, "Are you crazy? I'm not a psycho killer; why would I kill him? The company he belongs to is obviously an unscrupulous media marketing account. Just send him to Thailand for surgery; that will do."

Little Duan's eyes lit up immediately. President Zheng is even more twisted; I like it.

Just like that, that unscrupulous reporter never imagined that because of his malicious question, he would be sent to Thailand for free surgery. Even more unexpectedly, he embarked on a different, beautiful life from then on.

He won the championship at the Pattaya Ladyboy Queen Contest half a year later!

He became the first ethnic Chinese Ladyboy Queen!

Of course, that is a story for another time.

Director Hong Zhentao clearly felt that Chu Tiange's state was wrong and hurriedly arranged for other actors to accept interviews. Fortunately, just when everyone was unable to handle it, they saw Yin Yanyan finally arriving late from backstage.

She had changed into a new dress, as if she had incorporated the fragrance of spring. The skirt was elegant, like a blooming flower swaying in the wind, perfectly displaying her elegance and agility. The color was as blue as the summer sky, pure and bright.

As soon as Yin Yanyan appeared, everyone's eyes were involuntarily attracted to her.

Why didn't we notice she was this beautiful before?

Sure enough, popularity and resources are the best filters for an artist.

Too beautiful, simply the most beautiful in the new generation of domestic entertainment.

"Sorry to keep everyone waiting."

Yin Yanyan smiled appropriately.

"Not long! It doesn't matter how long we wait!"

"Beauties have privileges!" "What a coincidence! My biggest hobby in this life is waiting for people!"

"Mommy... Mommy..."

Originally, some reporters were joking and complimenting Yin Yanyan's beauty from the heart. But, a few fanboys were just calling her 'mommy' over and over again. It was really... too twisted, even Zheng Qian could not stand it.

Duan Qiran picked up his phone and whispered, "Arrange a few more spots for Thailand, tell the hospital to keep a few more beds..."

Zheng Qian hurriedly grabbed his phone and hung up.

"What are you doing? What are you doing? Surgery doesn't cost money? They are calling me mommy, ahem... this is essentially no problem, um, isn't it, doesn't it also amount to calling me daddy in disguise? Hehehe..."

Duan Qiran thought about it, and it seemed to be the same meaning.

Chen Chou simply closed his eyes.

He did not even want to look at Zheng Qian again. Looking again, he felt his eyes would be dirty. San Wu was looking at Zheng Qian very strangely. Although she could not see anything, Zheng Qian felt her eyes were full of contempt.

It's over, I've been despised by a child.

Those few people shouting 'mommy' were automatically ignored by the reporters.

The interview time was about to pass quickly. When it was the last question, the person asked, "Yanyan, we all know that your old agency is a Hong Kong company, and you were even shelved for a long time. So who discovered you again?"

Mentioning this person, Yin Yanyan, who had been able to maintain a professional smile, paused instantly.

She instinctively picked up the microphone to answer...

But just then, she suddenly saw Zheng Qian in the corner!

Suddenly!

Originally full of infinite grievances, melancholy, depression, pain... thinking that Zheng Qian had missed the press conference of her first film in her life, and even missed the neon song she sang for him... just as she was preparing to go back with endless regrets, she finally saw Zheng Qian!

In an instant, tears filled Yin Yanyan's eyes.

The jade hand clutching the microphone trembled slightly.

It truly was—

In this life, I am a fool for love; this love has nothing to do with romance, it only concerns who the person is.

He must have come early, must have heard my song, finished watching the movie... He must have been here all along!

"He is a good person. In the big dyeing vat of the entertainment industry, he let me see the purity of human nature. There were no other unclean motives; there was only a pure hope that I could do well. He is my noble person, my benefactor, and also... (my lover)"

It wasn't that Yin Yanyan could not say the last two words.

It was because she saw Zheng Qian shaking his head.

She knew that Zheng Qian was worried that after admitting their relationship, it would affect her budding career. But, Yin Yanyan really did not care, because he had already given her enough. But, she still swallowed those two words.

Just because Zheng Qian shook his head.

Yin Yanyan slowly stood up and bowed affectionately toward a certain direction in the venue.

Everyone looked in that direction, but unfortunately, that corner of the venue was empty.

She silently shed tears.

"Sigh, Zheng Qian is really something. Coming quietly is one thing, but he also stopped Yin Yanyan's public confession. Executive Queen... ah no, Shuangshuang, hahahaha, I said it wrong just now. So, are we going to teach him a lesson?"

Wei Rusi crossed her legs, her eyes rolling around; she looked like a belly full of bad ideas.

Jin Lu glared at her and said with a smile, "I think you are the one who wants to be taught a lesson, right?"

Cui Ziqing and Su Yuanshuang giggled with red faces.

"Humph, so what if I am? My skin has been itching recently." Wei Rusi snorted, not avoiding it.

"Then you have to wait in line. Zheng Qian already has plans for tonight."

Jin Lu stood up, smiled and nodded at Yin Yanyan from a distance, and then left.

Wei Rusi hurriedly followed behind.

...

Zhong Xiaoyao is very panicked now.

After a series of complex transfers.

She was brought to this strange villa.

And sitting in front of her was the CEO of Century Ranxing Group, a subsidiary of Ranji Chunshen Group, Ran Ruqiu. She was wearing a decent business suit, and just sitting there, she brought endless pressure to Zhong Xiaoyao.

This... is this the oppression of a woman? So strong... I can't breathe...

"Do you remember what I just told you?"

Ran Ruqiu raised her eyebrows, her voice crisp and cold.

Zhong Xiaoyao pursed her lips tightly and remained silent.

"It seems you don't want to save your brother? You don't believe he owes a huge gambling debt?"

"My brother just graduated from university, and he is usually not a gambler!"

"Hehe, people change. He not only gambles but also takes drugs. Zhong Xiaoyao, if you don't listen, he will be even more miserable, and you will follow in his footsteps. Do you believe it, or not?"

Ran Ruqiu's tone was always so flat.

But, it was so cold in her bones.

"It seems you still don't believe it. Then let's let you see it. Cover her eyes and take off her clothes."