"We've searched every corner of Jingdu City and couldn't find the young lady. She's vanished as if into thin air!"
Seeing the patriarch's displeasure, the bodyguard hurried to explain, but Chen Yongli saw it as mere sophistry.
"Vanished into thin air? How could my daughter, Chen Yongli's daughter, vanish into thin air! Send everyone out to search. If you don't find Xiran, you don't need to come back!"
The bodyguard wanted to say more, but Chen Yongli suddenly stood up, his face contorted with rage as he roared.
Witnessing the patriarch's fury, the bodyguards quickly left. In moments, hundreds of them dispersed into every corner of Jingdu City.
Could it be… the Luo family has returned?
As he watched the bodyguards retreat, the image of the Luo family grew clearer in Chen Yongli's mind!
Suddenly, a handsome young man surfaced in his thoughts. Chen Yongli's pupils contracted, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes!
Luo Feng!
Meanwhile, Er Zhu had arrived at the Liu family. Standing before the ancient gates of the Liu residence, Er Zhu smiled slightly.
So many years had passed, and the Liu family's strength had indeed grown. What was once a three-courtyard residence had expanded to sixteen courtyards!
The entire Crescent Mountain was now the Liu family's estate. It seemed the Liu family was quite affluent!
"What are you standing around for? Hurry inside! Cousin has been captured, and everyone is inside discussing countermeasures."
Just then, a beautiful woman with large eyes pulled Er Zhu into the house. As the woman chattered, Er Zhu finally understood the situation.
It turned out that to rescue Liu Jingsheng, the Liu family patriarch, Liu He, had summoned everyone from the family. This beautiful woman was Liu Jingsheng's sister, Liu Jingjing, and she had mistaken Er Zhu for an outsider relative of the Liu family.
Er Zhu didn't explain and followed Liu Jingjing into the living room. The room was filled with people, and the elder in the main seat, dressed in a Tang suit, was particularly striking.
This was Liu He, the patriarch of the Liu family, and Liu Jingsheng's father!
"In my opinion, we should go find that nouveau riche Wang Er Zhu. If he changes his testimony and we can get Sun Jianguo to pull some strings, the police will surely release him!"
At that moment, a middle-aged woman with a fleshy face, standing beside Liu He, spoke up. This woman was stout and burly; Liu Jingsheng’s physique was such that she could easily sit on and crush three of him!
This person was none other than Liu Jingsheng's wife, Madam Liu.
"Sister-in-law, that might not be feasible. I heard that Wang Er Zhu is very powerful and well-connected. It's impossible to threaten him. Besides, Sun Jianguo is known for his integrity and incorruptibility. Who can move him?"
Before Madam Liu could finish speaking, a seductive woman standing nearby cast a disdainful glance at her and shook her head.
This woman was named Qiu He. She was initially someone in a "specialized profession" but managed to enter the Liu family by a stroke of luck when she became pregnant with Liu Jingsheng's son.
Nowadays, although men are not supposed to have multiple wives, many women enter wealthy families by having illegitimate children. It's an unspoken understanding among them.
"Why are you everywhere? If you're so smart, you should find a big shot. Why are you having illegitimate children for others?"
Upon hearing Qiu He's voice, Madam Liu's anger flared. If she hadn't been unable to have children, this wench wouldn't have entered the Liu family!
Two women sharing one husband—it was utterly disgraceful!
"Alright, stop arguing. Jingjing, who… who are you?"
Seeing the two women bickering endlessly, Liu He impatiently interrupted. He had intended to ask Jingjing for her thoughts, but when he looked up, he saw Er Zhu.
"Wang Er Zhu!"
Since the elder had asked, Er Zhu didn't hide his identity and directly stated his name. Upon hearing the name, Liu Jingjing immediately let go of him. All the members of the Liu family glared at him with anger.
Wang Er Zhu?
How dare he show his face here!
If it weren't for him, Liu Jingsheng wouldn't have been sentenced to life imprisonment, and their Liu family's business wouldn't have been so severely affected!
"I'm not here today to argue about right and wrong. Liu family, how much will you sell it for!"
Seeing Madam Liu about to speak, Er Zhu preempted her, leaving her sputtering. The others, however, fell silent.
"Hahaha, as expected of a country bumpkin nouveau riche, trying to acquire our Liu family!"
"Wang Er Zhu, you truly overestimate yourself. Do you know our Liu family is a top-tier prestigious family in the capital?"
"What an arrogant person! Acquiring the Liu family? Even the richest man in the capital, the Chen family, isn't confident about acquiring us. And you dare!"
...
However, in just a moment, the Liu family members, having recovered, erupted in laughter and mockery. In their eyes, Er Zhu was nothing more than a foolish country bumpkin!
"Sell it now, and you can still get a price. Once the verdict is announced, the Liu family will be worthless!"
Facing the mockery, Er Zhu remained calm. Hearing his words, the smiles on many Liu family members' faces froze.
Yes, the reason Wang Er Zhu dared to be so arrogant was precisely because of Liu Jingsheng's arrest and imprisonment.
The Liu family was no longer what it used to be. They had clearly underestimated the situation!
"Impossible! We will definitely rescue Jingsheng before the verdict is announced. Our Liu family is a top-tier prestigious family, and Liu Jingsheng is the deputy director of the Industry and Commerce Bureau!"
As everyone was in silence, a few individuals, led by Madam Liu, proclaimed with unwavering confidence.
Qiu He cast a disdainful glance at Madam Liu. She now understood why Liu Jingsheng had frequented other women. With a woman like this, who lacked both brains and a good figure, any man would cheat!
"Liu He, hurry and bring your entire family out to apologize to us!"
Just as Er Zhu was about to speak, a voice echoed from the entrance. He turned his head and saw dozens of beautiful women approaching angrily. The woman leading them gritted her teeth, wishing she could tear the Liu family apart!
"Who are you people? Guards, arrest them all!"
Seeing the newcomers, the Liu family felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy. Madam Liu was extremely furious and embarrassed. She rushed to the entrance, pointing at the bodyguards beside her and shouting.
"We are all people Liu Jingsheng has wronged. Now that this beast is in prison, don't you Liu family owe us an explanation?"
"We want justice! We demand compensation!"
The leading few beautiful women desperately pushed their way in, shouting loudly. The other beauties raised their fists and chanted.
"Stop shouting, Jingjing, go get the money!"
Madam Liu was about to argue with the crowd when she heard Liu He's furious roar. Although the Liu family didn't want to settle the matter with money, seeing so many women, they had no choice but to compromise.
"Elder Liu, are you home? We are reporters from the city television station and would like to interview you!"
"Madam Liu, we are reporters from a Jingdu website and would like to do an exclusive interview with you!"
"Miss Liu, what do you think of your brother's situation? Will this affect your views on marriage and relationships?"
...
Before the victims could be dealt with, various news reporters and self-media personalities flooded in. The Liu family instantly descended into chaos!