Chapter 51: The Hidden Pusher
'Just as I thought,' Chen Dong mused.
He continued asking, "Don't tell me he was the one who led you to gambling, introduced you to Yang Chao and the others, and even brought you to Master Luo?"
Liang Zhihong's expression was a mix of terror and sudden realization. He quickly said, "Yes, it was him! He was the one who took me gambling, and he introduced me to Young Master Yang. He even introduced Master Luo to me."
Chen Dong's gaze sharpened. 'These people in front of me are just a bunch of insects, pushed out to disgust others.'
"Who is he?"
Liang Zhihong shook his head. "I don't know. I just know his last name is Huang."
'Could it be Huang Biehe?' Chen Dong wondered. 'Unlikely. He knows my strength. Doing this would accomplish nothing but pissing me off.'
He then turned to Young Master Yang and the others and asked, "Were you also brought into this by that person? Do you know his name or what he looks like?"
Young Master Yang shook his head and said meekly, "We were just messing around in Jiangzhou when a man with the surname Huang found us a few days ago. He said he would introduce us to an expert—Master Luo. He told us that with Master Luo's help, we could run wild in Jiangzhou and Tianjiang, doing whatever we wanted. After seeing Master Luo's skills, we all believed him."
"Then he introduced Liang Zhihong to us, and it just so happened that Liang Zhihong's cousin was the girl Master Luo wanted, so we came. We don't know the man's full name, we just called him Brother Huang. He had a dignified appearance and a noble air about him. There was something about the way he spoke that made you believe him."
Chen Dong nodded slowly. He couldn't recall anyone with the surname Huang like that and didn't bother dwelling on it.
He spoke calmly to the group, "It seems you are all just pawns that have been cast aside. As pawns, you should be prepared to be captured."
Everyone was horrified. Unable to take the pressure, Young Master Yang dropped to his knees and begged, "Don't kill us! We were wrong."
Chen Dong said coolly, "I won't kill you, but you still need to be taught a lesson!"
As he finished speaking, he flicked a series of pebbles like arrows, breaking one arm of every person there, including Yang Chao.
Having escaped death, the group kowtowed repeatedly, thanking him.
Just then, Tang Dan arrived with a group of people. They were all startled by the scene. They were even more shocked to see Master Luo in the pit. Although Master Luo's face was mangled beyond recognition, his signature one-eyed appearance was still instantly identifiable.
The man was notorious in Tianjiang. His reputation stank, but his skills were formidable—otherwise, he would have died a thousand times over. For such a villain to have died here was astonishing.
'Could Divine Doctor Chen have done this?'
Tang Dan was both curious and shocked by Chen Dong. Not only were his medical skills godlike, but his martial prowess was enough to kill a villain like the man surnamed Luo. In his mind, Chen Dong's importance grew significantly.
Tang Dan's arrival brought a number of professionals, as well as An Ruoling, who was in a wheelchair.
Chen Dong let the people out of the pigsty, and the professionals began investigating their finances, with several specialists assigned to each person.
He wheeled An Ruoling into the house to begin her treatment. Liang Shiyu finally relaxed her grip on the scissors hidden in her sleeve, her eyes shimmering with tears as she watched Chen Dong's back.
After Chen Dong finished the treatment, the matter was more or less settled. Young Master Yang and his group were let go, and all of Liang Jiaceng's compensation money was recovered.
The remaining assets included 35,642,709 yuan in cash, four properties, three new cars, and countless designer watches, jewelry, bags, cosmetics, and brand-name clothes.
Chen Dong softly asked Liang Shiyu, "What do you plan to do with all this?"
Liang Shiyu shook her head slightly. "I don't know. I just want enough for my school tuition."
Chen Dong felt a hint of bitterness. This incident had clearly taken a huge toll on the young girl.
Just then, Tang Dan spoke up, "Mr. Chen, I've gotten a clear picture of the situation. This young lady is all alone now, it's truly pitiful. Let's not even talk about those relatives of hers. Why don't you let me adopt this girl as my daughter?"
Chen Dong raised an eyebrow and looked at Tang Dan.
Tang Dan said with a serious and earnest expression, "This girl is bright and graceful, and she's so well-behaved and quiet. Wan Jun will definitely love her. Even if I have children of my own in the future, I promise they won't bully or be harsh to her. You can rest assured."
Chen Dong nodded and said to Liang Shiyu, "Boss Tang is a good man. Shengxuan Real Estate is his company. He will protect you even when I'm not around. With him, you can focus on your studies and never have to come back here again."
Wang Caifu said with an excited expression, "Shiyu, this is wonderful! You'll never have to see those relatives of yours again. Quick, kowtow to Boss Tang! You must accept him as your godfather."
Liang Shiyu was momentarily stunned, but Tang Dan burst out laughing. "No need to kneel, no need at all. From now on, I'm your godfather. Come on, you don't need to take anything. Dad will buy you new things. Your mother will love you when she meets you."
The girl, who had been quiet and proud all this time, came out from the inner room holding a wooden box, large tears streaming down her face.
Tang Dan quickly said, "Don't cry, don't cry! When you cry, it breaks your dad's heart!"
Wang Caifu also said anxiously, "Child! What are you crying for? Isn't everything getting better now?"
From her wheelchair, An Ruoling also chimed in to comfort her, "Don't cry, little sister. If something's wrong, you can tell your big sister."
"I want to build a tomb for my dad, but my relatives won't let me. They say all the land here belongs to them," Liang Shiyu sobbed.
Wang Caifu said furiously, "Those relatives are complete animals."
Chen Dong hadn't expected it either. They had already divided up the compensation money, yet they wouldn't even allow a tomb to be built.
Tang Dan's face darkened. "Someone will deal with them!"
The Tang Family was a powerful and influential clan in Tianjiang. With Tang Dan having said those words, the fate of those relatives was sure to be tragic.