Lin Xiaotian's primary reason for bringing Zhao Jinhai and his crew under his wing was to control all information.
When it came to who had the most up-to-date news, it was undoubtedly the ruffians who roamed the streets daily.
Zhao Jinhai was already one of the leaders in the underworld.
Now, no one knew that he had become his subordinate. At this moment, he could even catch them off guard. He just didn't know if those people would take the bait.
"I hope you all come over as soon as possible, otherwise, when I lose my patience, you'll be in for a lot of pain."
Lin Xiaotian narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold glint flashing within them.
These people were heavily involved in the Ye family's massacre back then. Even Jiangnan couldn't figure out who was behind them, despite having infiltrated the organization for over a decade.
"But every fox has its tail to show eventually. I'll play with you slowly."
"I'll kill one for each one that comes, until you're all scared stiff."
"Then it will be my turn to come knocking on your doors."
Only by possessing enough information could he strike with thunderous force.
And when Lin Xiaotian returned home,
Songzhou had already undergone a drastic change.
Especially in the dark underbelly, many places had descended into chaos.
Many of the assassins from the small gangs had openly revolted, claiming to have joined the Jinhai Chamber of Commerce.
And a large portion of those who originally belonged to the Jinhai Chamber of Commerce had now been kicked out.
Everyone knew that Zhao Jinhai was definitely making a big move.
But they had no idea what was happening, leaving many utterly confused.
The morning sun shone down on the entire city, which had long since returned to its daily bustle.
Lin Xiaotian walked out of the company with his hands behind his back. He had already sent Chu Nianxue to her office, and Chu Nianxue, finding him disruptive and unable to concentrate on her work, had directly kicked him out.
"We're already an old married couple. What's the big deal about a kiss or two? She's still so angry."
Lin Xiaotian walked forward with a smile, hands behind his back. "By the way, where is the antique shop our company just built?"
He turned and asked the receptionist.
"No. 1 Building, Antique Street!"
"Master Liu is the shopkeeper there. Most of our exquisite antiques are displayed there."
"Thank you, miss. Your perfume smells great today. Introduce me sometime, and I'll buy a few bottles for my wife."
The receptionist's face turned slightly red. "I'm not wearing perfume."
Lin Xiaotian feigned surprise. "Does that mean you naturally smell this good? Whoever marries you will be truly blessed, holding such a fragrant young lady every day, it's truly enviable!"
As soon as he finished speaking, an indignant huff came from behind him.
"I knew you wouldn't do anything proper, always messing around here."
Lin Xiaotian immediately turned his head to look at the speaker. "Isn't this the girl who doesn't keep her word?"
"Are you done with your Ye family's business?"
"You actually have time to come here?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Wantong shot him a charmingly annoyed glare. "I came to see you about something, and I happened to catch you messing around."
"My cousin definitely doesn't know what kind of person you are in the company."
Lin Xiaotian said with a smile, "Why are you jealous, little girl? My wife already knows."
"But my wife is very generous and doesn't care at all."
"Impossible!" Ye Wantong said without hesitation.
However, she quickly realized and her face turned slightly red. "Who's jealous? I'm worried for my cousin. You're up to no good."
"Besides, there's no cat that doesn't steal fish. Who knows if you've already done something?"
Lin Xiaotian smiled and directly took Ye Wantong's hand, then walked towards the nearby fire escape.
Many people in the company secretly glanced over.
Their eyes burned with intense gossip.
Ye Wantong hurriedly struggled, her pretty face turning even redder. "What are you doing?"
"So many people in the company are watching!"
"If you mess around, I'll really tell my cousin."
Lin Xiaotian's smile became more pronounced. "Didn't you say you had something to talk to me about just now? Let's go, we'll find a quiet place to talk. And ever since we first met, I knew that between us, it was a tangled mess that couldn't be cut."
"So, I might as well be direct. From now on, you're mine."
Hearing this, Ye Wantong was stunned. Then, hopping slightly, her face turned even redder to her ears. She deliberately pretended to be very angry and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm not yours!"
"We don't have that kind of relationship."
"I know, you must have caught me off guard, so you're deliberately saying this."
Lin Xiaotian chuckled. "I know you well enough. You wouldn't tell my wife these things."
"And I'm not lying to you. I've already looked at our destinies. We're bound together for life, and we'll never be able to separate."
"Besides, you've already seen how handsome, dashing, and charming I am. Do you still have eyes for anyone else?"
Ye Wantong's eyes turned even redder. Fortunately, there was no one around now. She deliberately put on a fierce look.
"I warn you, stop thinking about me. I would never..."
Before she could finish speaking, Lin Xiaotian suddenly grabbed her hand.
Ye Wantong didn't have time to react before Lin Xiaotian pulled her into his arms.
In that instant, she froze.
She couldn't deny that she had a lot of good feelings for Lin Xiaotian, but she didn't have that kind of thought.
This guy was too bold!
Lost in her thoughts, she forgot to struggle.
At this moment, she suddenly heard Lin Xiaotian's teasing words. "We've already come this far, what do you want to do?"
"Didn't you hear what I said earlier?"
"From now on, this girl is mine. If anyone dares to touch my person, I'll get angry."
Ye Wantong only then reacted and quickly broke free from Lin Xiaotian's embrace, looking behind her.
Standing behind them was a man, who looked to be in his forties, with a gloomy expression.
His eyes revealed a strong killing intent.
The middle-aged man gritted his teeth. "I don't care whose person she is, she must die today!"
Lin Xiaotian narrowed his eyes slightly. "You're not giving me face, are you?"
"Then you'll have to endure my terrifying wrath. Are you prepared?"
"You're courting death!" the middle-aged man coldly spat out two words, then pulled out a dagger and lunged at Lin Xiaotian.
He held back some of his strength, ready to change his attack at any moment.