After Bai Tianhu left the police station, he immediately summoned his trusted subordinate.
This subordinate was a middle-aged man of short stature with fierce eyes, bearing a long scar across his face like a disgusting caterpillar.
The man was named Wang Long, but due to the scar, people usually called him Scarface.
Scarface had committed crimes in the capital and then fled to Dragon City.
Known for his aggressive fighting in the underworld, he became the leader of a small gang in Dragon City. Later, he pledged allegiance to the Bai family, becoming Bai Tianhu's golden-tier henchman.
Although Bai Tianhu relentlessly pursued Xiao Lengyue, behind the scenes, he had victimized many innocent girls.
Any woman Bai Tianhu fancied who refused him would be captured by Scarface, tortured extensively, and then subjected to his carnal desires.
Scarface, acting as Bai Tianhu's accomplice, had committed numerous misdeeds in Dragon City.
Upon hearing that Xiao Lengyue had a boyfriend, Scarface was greatly surprised.
His mission in Dragon City was to discreetly monitor Xiao Lengyue, and he hadn't seen her interacting with any unfamiliar men in the past few days.
"Young Master Bai, I don't think you need to waste your time on Xiao Lengyue. With your appearance..."
Saying this seemed to be a bit insulting!
Bai Tianhu shot Scarface a look, which immediately made Scarface hastily change his words.
"With Young Master Bai's family background and financial resources, what kind of woman can't you find? There's no need to focus on Xiao Lengyue..."
"What? Are you telling me what to do?"
Bai Tianhu said coldly, "I've conquered so many women, I don't believe I can't conquer Xiao Lengyue!"
What is unobtainable is always in agitation.
This was exactly how Bai Tianhu felt about Xiao Lengyue.
Of course, there was another crucial reason: Xiao Lengyue's father.
Although the Bai family was immensely powerful in Dragon City, they lacked significant backing in the military. Therefore, they had been seeking a powerful military connection.
Xiao Lengyue's father fit this requirement perfectly.
Consequently, the Bai family patriarch had instructed Bai Tianhu to ensure he won over Xiao Lengyue, thereby providing him an opportunity to inherit the Bai family's business.
"This is also simple! I'll have my men capture her, then 'discipline' her a bit, and then Young Master Bai can do whatever he wants?"
*Bang!*
Bai Tianhu smacked Scarface on the head, stunning him.
Hadn't they always operated this way before?
"I understand, Young Master Bai. Don't worry, we definitely won't lay a hand on Xiao Lengyue!"
*Bang!*
Bai Tianhu hit him on the head again.
Scarface instantly realized he had said the wrong thing.
He had let slip something he shouldn't have. While Scarface hadn't dared to truly mistreat the women Bai Tianhu had ordered him to capture in the past, he had certainly taken liberties.
"Young Master Bai, this time we definitely..."
Bai Tianhu couldn't be bothered to listen to his nonsense and said coldly, "You know nothing! If you dare to touch Xiao Lengyue, I'll make you wish you were dead!"
This scoundrel was trying to get himself and the Bai family killed!
If Xiao Lengyue were amenable, would he have waited this long?
"Understood, Young Master Bai!"
Scarface felt wronged. He was trying to look out for Bai Tianhu!
"Go find out about Xiao Lengyue's boyfriend. If he has no background, just throw him into the river to feed the fish!" Bai Tianhu instructed.
Anyone who dared to compete with him for a woman would have to pay the price!
Scarface quickly nodded and watched Bai Tianhu leave.
"Young Master Bai is indeed smart. If we can't touch Xiao Lengyue, we'll go after her boyfriend!"
He was most adept at dealing with the weak.
Scarface wore a confident smile.
He had no idea that this time, it wasn't a soft persimmon they were dealing with, but a hard walnut.
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The Liu Family.
Chu Lingtian had forcefully brought Liu Bingxue back home.
Liu Bingxue had originally wanted to go to the company to handle some matters, but Chu Lingtian stopped her.
"Wife, I'm telling you, from today onwards, you will focus on your pregnancy. You don't need to worry about company affairs!"
Chu Lingtian patted his chest and said, "Don't worry, leave the company matters to me. I guarantee the business will prosper, even better than when you were the boss!"
Liu Bingxue knew he was concerned for her, but hearing Chu Lingtian's bold claim made her smile.
"Chu Lingtian, I think you've changed!"
Chu Lingtian turned his head and asked, "How have I changed? Have I become even more handsome?"
"You haven't gotten more handsome!"
Before Liu Bingxue could finish speaking, Chu Lingtian continued, "It seems I've already reached the peak of handsomeness and have no room for improvement!"
Liu Bingxue pouted, smiling as she looked at Chu Lingtian.
"I find you're becoming more and more boastful, and your thick skin is growing too!"
Chu Lingtian smiled and said, "What I'm saying is true. Why don't you believe me?"
"You don't know how complex company matters are, that's why you're saying this. Plus, we have a new product coming out in the next few days, and I need to oversee it!"
"Don't worry, I'll take care of my health!"
She gently patted her belly, her eyes soft as she said, "I'll take good care of the baby and myself!"
She wasn't confident about handing the company over to Chu Lingtian, an outsider.
"No, you must stay home and rest. This is non-negotiable. You have to listen to me!"
As he finished speaking, Zhang Ping and Liu Huohuo walked in from outside.
Chu Lingtian had called Zhang Ping earlier to inform her that Liu Bingxue had been found.
"Bingxue, I think Lingtian is right. You really should rest. Early pregnancy requires a lot of attention for fetal development!" Zhang Ping said.
"Mom, you know I have a mountain of work at the company. I want to..."
Chu Lingtian interrupted her, "I've told you to leave it to me. I'll ensure your company business thrives!"
"If you don't believe me, give me three days as a trial period. How about that?"
Liu Bingxue still shook her head, insisting on going to work.
"This should be acceptable! Just give me one day. If you're not satisfied, I won't stop you from going to work!"
Zhang Ping said from the side, "Bingxue, just listen for a bit and let Lingtian try. It's not good for a young woman to be constantly out and about. In the future, Lingtian will eventually have to manage the company's business anyway!"
Liu Huohuo also spoke up in Chu Lingtian's defense.
"Sister, you stay home and rest. If Chu Lingtian can't handle it, I'll help you keep an eye on things. It'll be fine."
Chu Lingtian glanced at Liu Huohuo, a look of satisfaction on his face.
It was rare for her to speak to Liu Bingxue so calmly.
Liu Bingxue finally smiled and nodded, but she set three conditions for Chu Lingtian.
"First, any personnel changes in the company must be reported to me!"
"Second, the progress of the company's collaborative business ventures must be reported at all times!"
...
She didn't continue speaking. Chu Lingtian only had one day, and there seemed to be no need to elaborate on so many details.
In one day, he wouldn't be able to accomplish much anyway.
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