The scar-faced man was already in despair. He didn't believe anyone would spare his life. At this moment, his face was filled with pleading, "Please kill me, just give me a quick end."
"I never dared to hope I could still live. I've done such things and already prepared myself for eternal damnation. I just didn't expect this day to come so soon."
Lin Xiaotian's smile grew more pronounced. "You are indeed a smart person, knowing what to do and what not to do."
"Since you don't wish for a better outcome, I'll give you a chance."
With that, he flicked his toe, sending a knife flying. It landed directly beside the scar-faced man.
Without hesitation, the scar-faced man tremblingly picked up the knife and plunged it into his own heart. At this moment, a look of relief appeared on his face.
This was the outcome he desired, to die swiftly and painlessly.
Lin Xiaotian's lips curved into a subtle, almost imperceptible smile. He looked at the others present. "If you cannot provide me with useful information, then think about the consequences yourselves."
"Don't worry, I will absolutely not let you go to hell peacefully. After all, you have committed such great sins, and I am your retribution today."
The faces of those men turned extremely pale and unsightly. They knew that the scar-faced man had already revealed everything they knew. How could they possibly provide any more useful information?
Pleading words continued to pour out, but Lin Xiaotian was too lazy to listen any longer. He casually grabbed a twig, crushed it with his fingers, and then threw it like a dart.
The fragments of the twig accurately struck the pressure points of those men.
The extreme pain made them unable to bear it any longer, and they all collapsed. Their eyes were filled with immense fear.
Lin Xiaotian said with a half-smile, "Since you've done wrong, you must pay the price. Your retribution has arrived. When you were doing those wicked deeds in the past, did you ever think a day like this would come?"
Those men wanted to speak, but they couldn't utter a single word.
Regret had already permeated their very beings.
Lin Xiaotian walked away with his hands behind his back, leaving only one sentence.
"I will not let you live, nor will I let you die peacefully. You aided and abetted evil, making you even more detestable than Zhao Feipeng himself."
As his voice faded, he had already vanished. Those who remained alive could only endure the endless torment that continuously assailed them.
They couldn't even let out a single cry.
Lin Xiaotian returned to the villa and saw that the lights by the window were still on. A smile gradually appeared on his face. He quietly walked over, pushed open the door, and saw his wife still working on her laptop.
"Wife, it's so late. You should get some rest."
Chu Nianxue turned her head, her eyes carrying a hint of anger. "Have you finished all your business over there?"
Lin Xiaotian was a little stunned. "Wife, you know what I was doing?"
"I've told you some things before. Know when to stop, don't do anything foolish. You are destined to be with me forever. If something were to happen to you and you were sent away, how would I live alone?"
"If you were really sent away, I wouldn't care about you then. And once you're caught doing something, the consequences will be extremely severe."
Chu Nianxue was afraid that Lin Xiaotian would impulsively kill all those people. If any trace was found, even with immense backing, it would be difficult to escape.
After all, this era is long past the old days. Once many things are discovered, it's too late to salvage them.
Even the most powerful backgrounds cannot withstand public scrutiny.
Lin Xiaotian's face lit up with a brilliant smile. He walked over directly and embraced Chu Nianxue in his arms, a mischievous grin on his face. "I knew my wife cared about me the most."
"I know you've been worried about me all along. Don't worry, I won't be so reckless. At most, I'll just beat them up until they're bruised and swollen."
"I won't personally send them to the underworld. After all, if I really did that, who knows when someone might come looking for me."
"From now on, I only wish for a wife, children, and a warm hearth, spending every day with my beloved wife."
As he said this, he couldn't help but lower his head and kiss her.
Chu Nianxue's pretty face flushed slightly. She quickly pushed Lin Xiaotian away. "Forget it, I can't be bothered to talk to you. You probably won't learn your lesson."
"Just remember, if you dare to mess around again and get sent away, then see if I care about you."
She deliberately pretended to be angry and walked towards the bathroom. After waiting for so long, she was actually very tired.
Now that she saw Lin Xiaotian safely returned, the stone in her heart had finally fallen.
Lin Xiaotian's eyes were filled with a smile, but a warm current flowed through his heart. He knew his wife's personality well. Smiling, he followed her in, and soon, Chu Nianxue's shy yet slightly annoyed voice could be heard from inside.
"Get out, don't mess around. I'm really angry!"
"Mmm..."
After a good ten minutes, Lin Xiaotian emerged with a brilliant smile. "Wife, your lips are as sweet as honey. I've decided, I'm going to taste them every night before sleeping."
When Chu Nianxue came out, she threw him an annoyed look, but deep within her eyes, there was tenderness.
The night slowly passed. By the time the morning sun shone into the bedroom, Lin Xiaotian had quietly slipped out of bed.
After he had washed up, Chu Nianxue also woke up.
"Why are you up so early today?" Chu Nianxue felt something was amiss. This guy usually slept in beside her.
Although the two of them hadn't reached the final step, this bad guy had already done almost all the bad things, only lacking the breakthrough of the final line.
Lin Xiaotian's face showed a brilliant smile. "Today, I plan to go out for a stroll, find some investments for my wife, and then buy some precious antiques."
"Wife, if you want to develop the company, I must help you well. In the future, I'll collect more precious antiques, which will also be the greatest help to you."
Hearing this, Chu Nianxue was deeply touched. She then said, "After Master Liu's accident, the position of Chief Appraiser at the company has become vacant."
"I was originally planning to offer it to you, but I know your personality; you don't like to be constrained. The Chief Appraiser needs to be at the company frequently, as urgent appraisal items must be handled by you immediately. So, after much thought, I don't think you're suitable."