Before Xu Jingmo fired, he specifically told Zhao Jingchi to cover her ears, not allowing them to savor their tender moments.
The front of the villa was surrounded. San Mao rushed in.
San Mao: "Boss, it's bad. Xu Chang and Xu Hong have brought people to surround us. What should we do?"
Xu Jingmo: "You cover me. I'll take Xiao Chi and leave first."
After speaking, he wrapped Zhao Jingchi in a bedsheet and rushed out with her. He hadn't gone a few steps before a gun was pointed at him.
Xu Chang: "Brother, what do you mean by this? You didn't even say hello when you came to our second branch."
Xu Hong: "Don't talk nonsense with him. Back off, or I'll shoot you dead."
Xu Jingmo stood still with a blank expression, wanting to intimidate the two brothers with his presence.
"Hmph, two good-for-nothings dare to challenge me. Don't you know who you're relying on now? I'm willing to give up a line of profit."
Xu Hong: "You underestimate me too much. I'm not that easily fooled."
As he spoke, he shot San Mao in the leg, "Say it again, back off. Don't think I won't shoot."
Xu Jingmo felt the trembling in the arms of the person he held and walked back into the room with her. San Mao, without a word, followed behind him with a limp, warily eyeing the Xu brothers.
The brothers showed no great reaction upon seeing the corpse lying on the ground.
Xu Hong: "Brother, this is where you're wrong. My father is not only your uncle but also a veteran of the group. You killed him so vaguely, you must pay a price."
"What do you want?"
"It's simple. Let our second branch take charge, or else you and your little lover will stay here today."
"Hmph, you're not capable. With you like this, the uncles within the group won't let you rise to power."
"Don't underestimate me. We are both sons of the Xu family, and my brother and I are no worse than you."
"Do you think just having the surname Xu can control those people? Be obedient, and you won't get less money."
"Whether you let go is your business, whether you can control it is mine."
"Heh, Big Brother, do you think so too? Do you want Second Brother to take charge?"
Xu Chang felt a bit displeased. Both his younger brothers were smarter than him. No one had ever considered him for the position of heir, but at this moment, he knew what was more important.
"Stop playing those little tricks. Ah Hong and I came out of the same womb. Jingmo, you need to think clearly, is life more important or money?"
Xu Jingmo pretended to ponder. Normally, he wouldn't say so much to these two idiots. He was stalling for time, waiting for his own people to arrive.
Xu Hong was not a pushover. Of course, he knew his current strength was no match for Xu Jingmo in a direct confrontation.
So, when someone from Uncle Xu the Second's side informed him, he had already notified the other old beasts.
For a trivial matter, Xu Jingmo could kill Uncle Xu the Second, and in the future, he could kill those old beasts.
Everyone would be afraid and would come to mediate for the two brothers. Ideally, they could bring Xu Jingmo down and take his place.
Seeing Xu Jingmo's hesitation, he raised his gun and aimed it at Zhao Jingchi.
"Brother, have you made up your mind? This little beauty can't take much. Kill a slut, and no one in the group will care."
Zhao Jingchi, terrified, hugged Xu Jingmo tightly, "A'mo, I'm scared. I don't want to die, I'm still so young. Please..."
As she spoke, she began to cry uncontrollably and even lost control of her bladder. This was the first time she had been so close to death, and the only person she could cling to was Xu Jingmo.
Xu Jingmo didn't mind her at all. He held her tightly. Turning his back to Xu Hong, he used his own body to protect her.
Xu Hong was clearly impatient. San Mao looked at him unhappily, tightly gripping the gun in his hand.
Xu Chang had no patience. Seeing that San Mao wasn't paying attention to him, he shot San Mao dead.
How dare a dog of Xu Jingmo look down on him? He had been unhappy with San Mao for a long time.
"Hurry up, Brother Mo. Big Brother is losing patience. This little beauty of yours is easily frightened. Don't make her sick and leave any after-effects."
Zhao Jingchi screamed incessantly at the sound of the gunshot, shrinking further into Xu Jingmo's arms. San Mao's blood splattered everywhere.
The corpse lay there, a living person gone just like that. It was the first time she had seen such bloodshed, and the scene was incredibly shocking.
Xu Jingmo held down her head that was moving erratically and whispered comfortingly in her ear.
"Xiao Chi, don't be afraid. It will be okay. I will take you out safely."
He then looked fiercely at the Xu brothers, "Don't push it too far. It was my impulsiveness that wronged your second branch. I can yield on profits, but the position can only belong to our first branch. This is the rule, it cannot be changed."
Xu Hong: "Hahaha, that was my father's life. A little profit can't clear that up. Our second branch has worked hard for the first branch for so many years. It's time for this position to change hands. We never had someone like you who prioritized personal gain before."
"Convene an internal meeting. If someone agrees, I will yield."
"It seems you refuse a toast and prefer a forceful drink. If you die, this position will be mine."
"Hmph, Second Brother, don't think it's that simple. If you kill me, can you afford the responsibility? If I die, can you escape? Our Xu family's internal strife will only benefit those other old foxes."
"That's why you need to step forward and help Second Brother. In the future, I will be the leader, and you will be my subordinate. If our two branches join forces, the other families won't be able to cause any trouble."
"Second Brother, if there's anything, let's talk about it behind closed doors. It's not good to resort to guns."
"Heh, if you're obedient, Second Brother will be polite. I don't want outsiders to laugh at us, but you've made a mistake, and you must be punished."
"Second Brother, do you insist on falling out with me? If so..."
Taking advantage of the brothers' distraction, he forcefully pushed Zhao Jingchi under the bed.
He pulled a nearby cabinet for cover, crouched in the gap between the bed and the wall, and quickly fired a shot outwards.
The events unfolded in the blink of an eye. Xu Hong was unfortunately shot in the chest. He fell to the ground, silent, and fired several shots in Xu Jingmo's direction.
Xu Chang cursed loudly, "Damn it, you little bastard, do you want to die?"
His eyes fixed on the front, he slowly approached. As soon as Xu Jingmo showed his head, he fired. Xu Jingmo also fired simultaneously. The brothers hurriedly dodged.
Xu Chang was fine, but Xu Jingmo's eye was hit. Blood streamed down his face. The pain caused him to let out a slight hiss. He covered his eye and forced himself to concentrate on dealing with the situation.
Before Xu Jingmo could get up, a gun was pressed to his head.
"Hahaha, you're not wronged to die by my hand. Xu Jingmo, reincarnate more carefully in your next life. Let's not be brothers in the next life."
He pulled the trigger, ready to fire. Xu Jingmo closed his eyes in resignation.
"Big Brother, for the sake of our brotherhood, spare my girlfriend. I'm begging you, let her live a normal life."
Xu Chang laughed scornfully, "I didn't realize you were such a devoted lover. Don't worry, little brother."