"What? Something else is happening in the latter half of the night? Is that true? Didn't Dawang Wuyu already plan an assassination? Is there a second one immediately following?" Mu Chiwangmu asked with concern.
"Yes! As long as I don't die, there will be a second, a third..." Chen Feng replied calmly.
From the moment he decided to eradicate the Dawang family's cult, he knew this dangerous situation would arise. For power and money, to be honest, he truly didn't want to do this. His investments in Japan were enough for him to live a life of luxury forever, completely without risk. However, this was a confrontation with cult forces, evil forces, pests that harmed the common people, and they had to be eliminated. The reason was simple: he came from a rural background, from the bottom. He understood the struggles of the lower class. Life was already difficult enough for them; if they were further oppressed by evil forces, their lives would truly be more bitter than wormwood. His inner kindness dictated that he would not stand idly by.
"Vice County Governor Chen, since it's so dangerous, let's not confront the Dawang family head-on," Mu Chiwangmu pleaded, her voice choked with tears.
"Mu Chiwangmu, don't worry. My luck in the political arena is good. No matter who tries to trap me, they can't trap me out of politics. Furthermore, I've steadily climbed the ranks from a town leader's driver to a high-ranking official, eventually becoming a vice county governor. My luck in life is also good. Along the way, I've cut off the financial lifelines of many wicked people, and they dream of killing me. Yet, I'm still alive and well. This time, the Dawang family will be no exception. They really want to kill me, but my life's luck will protect me," Chen Feng reassured Mu Chiwangmu.
"Vice County Governor Chen, I know your luck is indeed quite good. Otherwise, you would have died long ago in the depths of the primeval forest in Jiomiao County. But the problem is, you're now facing a wicked cult. This is no joke. Not only can you not handle a wicked cult alone, but even a country as advanced and powerful as the United States cannot withstand a wicked cult. How about this, I'll stay up all night with you, and then they won't have any opportunity. As long as we make it to tomorrow morning when the provincial SWAT team arrives, we'll be safe," Mu Chiwangmu urged Chen Feng earnestly.
Although she had only been with Chen Feng for less than two months, this man had completely conquered her with his talent, kindness, and intelligence. Even though he was Han Chinese, he was more outstanding than any Miao person. If it weren't for the differences between the Miao and Han people, she would have married Chen Feng long ago. Not only would she have married Chen Feng, but she would have made him the Miao tribal chief. It was a pity that the obstacles between the two ethnic groups were too great, and even as the chief's daughter, she couldn't overcome them. These were things she couldn't control. However, ensuring Chen Feng's safety to the best of her ability at this moment was something she could and must do.
"Mu Chiwangmu, thank you for your kindness. You're not an outsider, so I won't lie to you. If you don't accompany me, my chances of survival are very high. But if you accompany me, my chances of survival are actually lower," Chen Feng replied with a faint smile.
"How is that possible? I am, after all, a local of the Miao ethnic group, and the chief's daughter. If the Dawang family really sends assassins to kill you, I can resist for a while," Mu Chiwangmu replied, utterly bewildered.
"Miss Mu Chiwangmu, you should know that the Dawang family is a wicked cult family that doesn't distinguish between Miao and Han; they harm everyone together. Even with you present, the assassins will still kill. Think about it, you don't know martial arts. If assassins come, will you protect me, or will I protect you? My martial arts are decent, and dealing with it alone wouldn't be a problem. But if you're by my side, I'll also have to worry about you," Chen Feng explained seriously.
"That does make sense," Mu Chiwangmu replied sheepishly.
"Mu Chiwangmu, rest assured, the Dawang family assassins won't be able to bring guns to kill me. In China, gun control is extremely strict everywhere. They can smuggle explosives, but firearms are absolutely impossible to bring in. Therefore, the assassins this time will definitely be cold weapon users! I'm not afraid of cold weapon users at all. Last time, the Dawang family sent two assassins to test me, and you know the result: I easily killed both Miao assassins and even took a video. It was precisely because of this video that Li Xue from the provincial capital initially agreed to send provincial SWAT teams." Chen Feng patiently persuaded Mu Chiwangmu.
"Vice County Governor Chen, if you stay in a hotel room, how will the assassins find you? Could they go to the wrong room and kill the wrong person?" Mu Chiwangmu asked tentatively.
"There's a possibility, which is why I've decided not to sleep in a hotel room but to work overtime in my office. All the office lights are off, except for mine. The assassins will easily find me, and I'll play with them slowly, letting the Dawang family wait until morning without sending a third wave of assassins. Once daylight arrives, the evil forces of Jiomiao County will be completely finished," Chen Feng replied excitedly.
"Vice County Governor Chen, you are the silliest person I have ever met, without exception." Mu Chiwangmu's eyes welled up with tears.
"Why am I silly?" Chen Feng asked with a smile.
"I've been in the political arena for quite some time. To be honest, everyone who encounters evil forces either plays it safe or becomes their protector. Sacrificing oneself for the people is just a slogan for them. You are different; you are truly putting yourself on the line. And not even for the Han people, but for the Miao people. Your magnanimity..." Mu Chiwangmu said with admiration.
"Mu Chiwangmu, if I merely wanted to get by in the lower ranks of politics, to be honest, my vision wouldn't be that broad, and I'd just stick to my own small territory. The Miao people are suffering, and I could truly turn a blind eye. However, I want to become a leader in directing China's path, so my vision must be grand. Whether Han or ethnic minorities, they are all part of China. Of course, speaking of which, even if my vision wasn't grand and I only wanted to stick to my own territory, I still couldn't help but save the Miao people. I come from the grassroots, and I empathize with the suffering and desires of the common people. It's impossible for me to remain indifferent for the sake of political stability and not get involved," Chen Feng explained patiently.
"Alright, I've said enough. I could praise your good deeds all day and night. You should hurry to your office and get some rest. I'll book a nearby hotel room and keep an eye on the surroundings for you. If any assassins approach, I'll call and notify you immediately, so you can rest assured. Sleep well," Mu Chiwangmu said with relief. Being able to do something within her capacity for Chen Feng made her feel truly gratified and happy.
"Is that okay? Keeping watch is a tiring job. Never mind, you should just sleep soundly," Chen Feng replied humbly with a smile.
"Vice County Governor Chen, you are a benefactor to Jiomiao County, and even more so, you are my man. Do you think I could sleep if you are in mortal danger tonight? On the contrary, keeping watch for you would make me feel more at ease and even joyful," Mu Chiwangmu said with a relaxed smile.
Upon hearing this, Chen Feng no longer insisted. Having someone to help keep watch allowed him to rest quickly and conserve his energy, which was good.
So, Chen Feng immediately went to his office to lie down and catch some sleep. Mu Chiwangmu dared not be careless. To prevent herself from falling asleep uncontrollably, she directly applied chili peppers to her eyes. She reapplied them every ten minutes. The sensation was excruciatingly sour. However, Mu Chiwangmu didn't feel any pain at all. Being able to do something within her ability for the man in her heart brought her immense happiness. Besides, in a while, Chen Feng would be leaving Jiomiao County for the municipal political arena, and she probably wouldn't have another chance to be with him again in her lifetime. Therefore, she had to cherish every moment with Chen Feng now.
Thus, Mu Chiwangmu endured for two hours, her eyes swelling to the point of bleeding. It was at this moment that Mu Chiwangmu joyfully discovered that indeed several figures were sneaking towards Chen Feng's office. After her joy, came worry. Judging from the figures, there were at least ten assassins. Could Chen Feng handle them alone?...