Chapter 65: Remembering
Besides...
She looked at Lin Feng's firm, handsome profile and was suddenly reminded of that incident.
That night, Lin Feng had saved her from those bastards, then carried her on his back as he walked, step by step, out of that godforsaken place.
The image had been buried deep in Su Yanxue's heart. She was often jolted awake from nightmares in the middle of the night. In her dreams, she saw Lin Feng lying on the ground, covered in blood, while she was too helpless to even stand up and help him.
But today, Lin Feng had appeared again, and he was a completely different man—so powerful, so handsome, it was intoxicating.
"Lin Feng."
Su Yanxue murmured his name, then closed her eyes, lost in thought.
After Lin Feng drove Su Yanxue home, he got ready to leave. Just before he did, he told her, "Honey, take care of yourself. Don't worry or overthink things. I'll be back soon."
"Okay, I know!"
Su Yanxue replied sweetly.
Watching until Lin Feng's figure disappeared around the corner, Su Yanxue finally pushed the door open, went inside, and locked it behind her.
Then, she tidied up her room, changed into a fresh set of clothes, and went downstairs to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
Meanwhile, Lin Feng drove to the headquarters of the Four Seas Business Association.
When it came to gathering intelligence in Xijing City, the Four Seas Business Association was the absolute best choice.
Even the information network of Li Minde, Xijing's wealthiest man, couldn't compare.
"Mr. Lin."
Chairman Wang Tianlin had already received word of his arrival and was waiting by the entrance. The moment he saw Lin Feng, he hurried forward to greet him.
He knew Lin Feng's personality and had thus refrained from any grand displays. Waiting here alone was, at the very least, a sufficient show of sincerity.
"Chairman Wang." Lin Feng smiled and nodded. "I need you to investigate something for me. I trust that with your connections, you can get it done."
"Please, tell me, Mr. Lin," Wang Tianlin said respectfully.
"Find a group of people," Lin Feng stated simply.
Hearing this, a thoughtful expression crossed Wang Tianlin's face. "Mr. Lin, has someone offended you? If you'd like, I can deal with them directly. There's no need for you to dirty your hands with such small fry."
"That won't be necessary."
Lin Feng waved him off. He intended to handle this matter himself. It would be a good opportunity to show some of the maggots lurking in the shadows the consequences of angering him.
"Very well. This way then, Mr. Lin. Let's speak inside."
With that, Wang Tianlin led Lin Feng to a luxurious suite. After Lin Feng took a seat, Wang Tianlin personally prepared and served him tea.
Then, Wang Tianlin sat down beside Lin Feng and asked respectfully, "Mr. Lin, if I may be so bold, what exactly do you intend to do with this group once I find them for you?"
He, like Li Minde, was aware of just how formidable Lin Feng's background was. Now that Lin Feng needed his help, he knew this was a golden opportunity. 'This is my chance!'
'It's no exaggeration to say that if Mr. Lin just gave the word, I'd hand over everything—all my shares in the Four Seas Business Association, even the position of Chairman!'
'And I wouldn't even blink, because I know for a fact that the return on that investment would be far, far greater than what I gave up.'
Lin Feng gave a cool smile. "To make an example of them. And while I'm at it, solve a little problem for my wife."
Wang Tianlin faltered for a moment when Lin Feng mentioned his wife, but he recovered quickly. "Rest assured, Mr. Lin. While our association doesn't meddle in the affairs of the criminal underworld, we are very familiar with its rules. If anyone dares to provoke Madam Lin, I don't care who they are or where they are—I will personally drag them out."
"Oh?"
A slight smile touched Lin Feng's lips. "Then I'll be counting on you, Chairman Wang. This is your turf, after all."
"How much do you know about an underworld group called the Black Tiger Gang?"
Lin Feng asked slowly, taking a sip of tea.
Wang Tianlin shook his head. "I only know that it's an underworld force made up of local thugs and gangsters. They're quite formidable, though. It's said they have guns and are backed by some other powerful family. Otherwise, they wouldn't dare to be so brazen."
He added, a hint of surprise in his voice, "Why do you ask? Surely you haven't made an enemy of the Black Tiger Gang, Mr. Lin?"
He failed to notice Lin Feng's expression turn cold at his words, a murderous intent flaring up within him.
But the killing intent vanished as quickly as it had appeared. "You could say that," Lin Feng replied, his voice laced with ice.
Seeing this, Wang Tianlin sighed.
"Since you've run afoul of the Black Tiger Gang, Mr. Lin, I would advise you to lie low for now. While their strength may not be much to you, they are an old-school underworld power that has been entrenched in Xijing for nearly two decades."
"They're not easy to deal with, and their methods are ruthless. I have faith in your power, Mr. Lin, but it's simply not worth your time to get bogged down by them."
"Is that so?"
The corner of Lin Feng's mouth curled into a scornful smile. 'A group like that might be a handful for others, but to me, they're pathetically weak.'
Still, he couldn't be bothered to waste his breath arguing. He simply continued his questioning. "Where is their lair?"
"Er…"
Wang Tianlin was stunned.
He had assumed Lin Feng wanted to make a move against the Black Tiger Gang. After all, they had provoked him, and knowing Lin Feng's personality, he would definitely make them pay a price.
But for Lin Feng to ask for their main lair… 'Is he planning to eradicate them completely?!'
"What, you don't know?"
Lin Feng raised an eyebrow.
Wang Tianlin gave an embarrassed laugh.
"Mr. Lin, I misspoke earlier. The Black Tiger Gang doesn't have a single main lair. Their forces in Xijing are primarily concentrated in a suburban area called Cyan Mountain."
"And as far as I know, the head of the Black Tiger Gang is also in Xijing, but his hideout is extremely well-hidden. Ordinary people have no hope of finding it, and even the authorities have come up empty."
Lin Feng frowned. "Are you saying the Black Tiger Gang in Xijing City is just a branch?"
"Precisely."
Wang Tianlin nodded.
Hearing this, Lin Feng narrowed his eyes.
'Originally, I had planned to slowly dismantle the Black Tiger Gang. After all, anyone who manages to carve out a territory in the underworld these days always has complicated ties and backers.'
'It's not that I'm afraid, but now I have to consider the safety of the people around me with every move I make. But since the Black Tiger Gang in Xijing City is just a branch, I don't see the need to be so cautious. It's better to just annihilate it directly.'
"What's the name of this branch's leader?" Lin Feng asked coolly.
"Chen Tianhu, nicknamed Black Tiger. He's a Xijing native, groomed from a young age by a local underworld power. He's quite capable and has made a name for himself throughout all of Xijing City," Wang Tianlin explained.
Hearing this, Lin Feng nodded slightly. "Alright, I understand. I'll resolve this matter tonight. I expect you to cooperate and ensure my wife is well-protected."
It wasn't a threat, a negotiation, or even a command, yet that detached, quiet tone sent a cold shiver down Wang Tianlin's spine.