The initial confrontation concluded with Chen Jinzhao's victory.
Su Canghai left in disgrace, his initial bluster replaced by utter defeat. The esteemed governor of Jiangnan had suffered a setback in the insignificant town of Ninghai.
Yu Hongzhi was equally dejected as he escorted the hurried departure of Su Canghai from Azure Dragon Villa.
Only after they were far from the villa did Yu Hongzhi nervously inquire, "Are we just going to let this go? If they truly sentence Xiao Jian according to the law, he likely has no chance of survival."
Su Canghai remained silent.
Yu Hongzhi hastened to add, "This is my fault. I failed to handle it properly and brought shame upon the Su family."
Su Canghai gently shook his head. "It has nothing to do with you. The root cause lies with Chen Jinzhao. Furthermore, Xiao Jian has always been arrogant and undisciplined, developing a contemptuous personality. It's good for him to suffer a setback. As for Chen Jinzhao, I'm not too worried. At worst, I'll have the Old Master intervene. Regardless, I must protect Xiao Jian."
He absolutely would not allow any challenge to the Su family's status in Jiangnan!
Yu Hongzhi felt conflicted. If they had to trouble the Old Master for every matter, he feared the Old Master would deem them incompetent.
Su Canghai gazed at the receding night scenery outside the window and sighed, "In this small Jiangnan, two true dragons lie hidden. If they don't stir up this region, it will be hard to resolve. We can use Qin Fengwu to deal with Chen Jinzhao."
"It all depends on who emerges victorious between them."
This lull in their conflict offered a perfect opportunity for the Su family to adjust their plans.
Azure Dragon Villa.
Yu Huaixuan and Su Jian were handcuffed, their heads about to be covered by black hoods. Both seemed to understand the fate that awaited them.
In his desperation, Yu Huaixuan broke free and rushed to Chen Jinzhao, falling to his knees!
*Thud!*
A dull sound echoed.
Yu Huaixuan even began to kowtow, begging Chen Jinzhao for mercy.
Shamelessly, he brought up Yu Mengzhi, claiming to be her brother and hoping Chen Jinzhao would spare his life for her sake.
Chen Jinzhao glanced at Yu Huaixuan. "When you incited Su Jian to target Gou Chen Group, why didn't you think of her as your sister? Is it a bit too late to remember her now?"
Yu Huaixuan was bewildered. "Chen Jinzhao, let me explain!"
Chen Jinzhao waved his hand. Wang Zhenliang, understanding the cue, immediately had someone place a hood over Yu Huaixuan and drag him away.
As he was being dragged, Yu Huaixuan continued to shout at Chen Jinzhao. In his desperation, he resorted to vulgar curses, the most offensive of which could be imagined.
Shangguan Yu'an couldn't bear to listen and considered going to silence him.
Chen Jinzhao sneered, "Let him shout for a while longer. It won't cost him a piece of flesh."
"He's shouting so offensively, it makes me sick," Shangguan Yu'an said. Chen Jinzhao dropped the matter and turned to Shangguan Yu'an, "It's fortunate you arrived in time. Otherwise, I might have been killed by Yu Hongzhi."
Shangguan Yu'an knew Chen Jinzhao was merely joking.
Before Yu Hongzhi could kill Chen Jinzhao, Chen Jinzhao would surely have dealt with Yu Hongzhi and Su Canghai first.
Wang Zhenliang walked up to Chen Jinzhao, hesitated, then finally sighed, "Actually, I suspected you had some background, but I never imagined your origins were so incredible."
"If it weren't for you, this case would have been buried forever."
In the face of the powerful Su family, even Wang Zhenliang, with all his ideals and ambitions, would have been unable to achieve anything.
"Director Wang is too kind."
"I'll leave the rest to you, Director Wang. I also have a favor to ask. Please don't reveal my identity to Qiyue for the time being," Chen Jinzhao said.
Wang Zhenliang was surprised.
He clearly remembered that Tao Qiyue's greatest idol was the Candle Dragon, and he wondered why Chen Jinzhao didn't want Tao Qiyue to know. However, it was Chen Jinzhao's prerogative, and Wang Zhenliang didn't pry further.
"All right, I'll handle things here. I'll also increase manpower to strictly monitor Su Jian," Wang Zhenliang stated.
Chen Jinzhao nodded.
It was then that Shangguan Yu'an's communicator rang. She stepped aside to answer, her expression shifting slightly. Then she said, "Understood. You control those people for now."
Returning to Chen Jinzhao's side, Shangguan Yu'an furrowed her brow. "Someone attempted to harm Tao Qiyue and was apprehended by our people. If nothing unexpected arises, it's likely people from the Su family."
Chen Jinzhao let out a series of cold laughs.
Wang Zhenliang clenched his fist and roared, "The Su family, again! They truly treat human lives as insignificant and Jiangnan as their territory! I will dispatch people to the hospital immediately to bring those individuals back to the bureau for interrogation. I will provide Instructor Chen with a satisfactory explanation!"
"I appreciate it," Chen Jinzhao nodded.
Looking at the scene of devastation at Azure Dragon Villa, Wang Zhenliang thought it would be another sleepless night.
Stepping out of Azure Dragon Villa.
Chen Jinzhao patted Wu Gang and the others on the shoulder. "It's only been a short while, but your eyes already show killing intent. Wait a little longer, and I'll organize a practical combat exercise for you."
"Instructor, did we arrive too late?" Wu Gang asked.
Chen Jinzhao smiled. "You arrived just in time. It's getting late, so you should head back first. Send Yu'an another message upon arrival."
"Yes!"
Wu Gang and his team drove away.
Shangguan Yu'an's imposing demeanor gradually faded. She said to Chen Jinzhao with concern, "Instructor Chen, you're too severely injured! I'll take you to the hospital now. This kind of thing cannot be delayed."
Unable to refuse Shangguan Yu'an, Chen Jinzhao agreed to go to the People's Hospital to have his wounds treated.
As the doctor tended to Chen Jinzhao's injuries, he repeatedly expressed his astonishment. For anyone else with such severe wounds, infection would have set in long ago. Yet, Chen Jinzhao's wounds showed no signs of infection and were even showing signs of healing.
"Your body's self-healing capabilities are remarkable. Even without treatment, your wounds would have healed on their own over time," the doctor remarked. Shangguan Yu'an's eyebrows rose slightly, perhaps this was the source of Chen Jinzhao's strength.
What didn't kill him only made him stronger.
The wounds were quickly treated. As he walked out of the examination room, Chen Jinzhao hadn't fully registered what was happening before a figure rushed towards him.
"Jinzhao, how is your injury? Do you need surgery?" Yu Mengzhi asked urgently.
She had learned of Chen Jinzhao's injury through other channels and had rushed to the hospital from home overnight. Shangguan Yu'an quietly slipped away at this moment, unnoticed by Yu Mengzhi.
"I'm fine," Chen Jinzhao replied, not wanting Yu Mengzhi to worry.
In reality.
He was truly fine.
Yu Mengzhi saw the bandage on his upper right arm and was deeply concerned. Chen Jinzhao sighed. "I've investigated the Gou Chen Group incident. It was a tragedy orchestrated by Yu Huaixuan and Su Jian. They have both been taken away by the police for investigation. Within tomorrow, there will be a detailed and clear investigation result, so you don't need to worry too much about the factory anymore."
"Really? That's wonderful!" Yu Mengzhi exclaimed with joy.
However, she then seemed to recall something and looked intently into Chen Jinzhao's eyes, as if trying to discern something.
"But..."
"I'm more curious about who that woman was just now. Chen Jinzhao, has your wing hardened?"