NOVPUBZhao Dahai suddenly felt a tingling in his scalp, shocked that Jiang Wanli not only understood the truth about his taking the blame for others but also had detailed knowledge of his wife’s kidnapping.
Just as Jiang Wanli had said, his wife had indeed been kidnapped.
Someone had threatened him with his wife and unborn child, and without such coercion, he would never have become that person’s scapegoat.
Yet, he had not anticipated that Jiang Wanli would have insight into all these matters.
Jiang Wanli slowly stood up, his eyes revealing deep helplessness and sadness, "People only see our glamorous surfaces, our imposing presence, but deep within, we know we are merely pawns in the hands of the powerful, dogs at their beck and call."
"This dog, summoned at a call, dismissed with a wave, a slight stumble could lead to being beheaded or even served as a dish of dog meat hotpot on someone’s table," his words were filled with bitterness and self-mockery, "Our destinies are easily swayed by a few casual words."
"Like you, innocently caught in a vortex, bearing a blame you should not bear." Jiang Wanli looked directly at Zhao Dahai, his eyes shimmering with sympathy, "Do you have even a trace of relief from the injustice and resentment you’ve suffered?"
Zhao Dahai gave a bitter smile, his expression tinged with desolation, "When you’re in the jianghu, you can’t control your heart; our paths are already lead by unseen forces, our individual wills are insignificant against this torrent."
At these words, Jiang Wanli sighed lightly again, their figures appearing particularly desolate in this heavy atmosphere, "Indeed, once we step into the world of the powerful, our destinies flutter like duckweed in the wind, unable to sink or swim on our own."
With that, he walked behind Zhao Dahai and untied the ropes bound around him, saying softly, "You may go now!"
Zhao Dahai’s pupils quivered sharply, his eyes gleaming with disbelief, "You’re willing to let me leave?"
Jiang Wanli’s gaze was complex, "You and I are both tormented souls, with no grudges past or recent, how could I harm your life?"
Zhao Dahai bowed deeply, his eyes filled with gratitude, "Thank you, Mr. Jiang, for sparing my life. Should you ever need me, just command, and I will face any peril without resentment!"
Jiang Wanli smiled, "Let’s talk about future matters... later!" 𝔫𝖔𝔳𝔭𝔲𝔟.𝖈𝔬𝔪
"Farewell!"
Zhao Dahai rose to his feet and walked towards the door, but just as he reached the threshold, he abruptly stopped.
He turned back to look at Jiang Wanli, his eyes brimming with sadness and resentment, "Mr. Jiang, if you truly wish to give me a chance to live, why let me leave?"
Jiang Wanli shook his head helplessly, "I indeed wish to give you a chance at life, after all, you are soon to become a father. I really want you to experience the joy of your child’s birth."
"Especially when the nurse hands the baby to you, you’ll find that even if you’ve been through countless battles and seen many a storm, in front of that little one, you’ll still appear very alarmed, even overwhelmed."
"It’s quite an interesting event, even though my daughter is already eighteen years old, but I vividly remember the joy and excitement when the nurse handed her to me."
"There aren’t many things in life worth cherishing forever, but that moment is definitely one of them."
As he spoke, the smile on his face slowly faded, "However, once you leave here, whether you live or die, that I cannot decide!"
Thump!
Zhao Dahai dropped to his knees, his eyes full of humiliation and pleading, "Please, Mr. Jiang, save me!"
Everyone knew that Jiang Wanli was incredibly fierce and vengeful. Zhao Dahai also knew that if he left alive today, given that person’s suspicious nature, he would definitely suspect an agreement had been made between them.
In such a case, not only would he die, but his wife would also meet with disaster.
He was not afraid of death.
But he feared that his bloodline would not continue.
Seeing the pleading look in Zhao Dahai’s eyes, Jiang Wanli felt a surge of joy in his heart, it was better to have him volunteer than to ask him to do the work himself.
With that thought, he took out his cell phone from his pocket, opened the photo album, and handed it to him: "Your wife is being held in this house now, watched by four people."
"But don’t worry, my men are secretly protecting your wife, ensuring that she won’t suffer any harm."
When Sun Zhaoliang said he would give him a satisfactory explanation, Jiang Wanli had secretly wondered what kind of explanation it would be.
That’s when he thought of Zhao Dahai, if he let Zhao Dahai be the scapegoat, the incident at noon might be justifiable.
But Zhao Dahai would definitely not agree to be the scapegoat.
However, knowing about Zhao Dahai’s wife’s pregnancy, Jiang Wanli immediately had someone secretly monitor his wife.
As expected.
Zhao Dahai’s wife was kidnapped to a house in the suburbs.
Bang bang bang!
Zhao Dahai knelt and knocked his head like pounding garlic. When he lifted his head, his forehead was already a bloody mess, but he seemed to feel no pain at all.
Not only that, his eyes also gleamed with a resolute shine: "Boss Jiang, from now on, my life is yours."
"As long as my wife can survive, I, Zhao Dahai, am willing to go through fire and water for you, and will not hesitate to die a thousand times!"
Jiang Wanli helped him up, and said earnestly, "Do not easily entrust your life to others, your life is a continuation of your parents’ life, and it is priceless!"
Zhao Dahai nodded solemnly and at the same time, grew to respect Jiang Wanli, who was known for his loyalty and the devoted gang of men under his command.
And today, he finally saw Jiang Wanli’s skill in handling people.
"Mr. Zhao, please have a seat!" Jiang Wanli invited Zhao Dahai to sit and then got straight to the point: "Let’s talk about my plan, it’s quite simple. You and I are like two puppies, with our own strength, surely no match for that man."
"The only way to contend with him is to grow stronger!" he said as he spread out the map of Jizhou City and picked up a pen.
"The only way we can grow quickly is by taking over the territories of Liu Guangfa from West City and Yang Qiankun from North City."
"Once we do that, will Mr. Sun dare to underestimate us?"
"Even if he wants to touch us, he will probably be powerless to do so."
"After all, we are his men!"
"By doing this, we might even have a chance to bring him down!" At this, Jiang Wanli’s eyes revealed a sly smile.
Zhao Dahai shivered; he had not expected Jiang Wanli’s ambition to be so vast, actually planning to take over the territories of Liu Guangfa and Yang Qiankun in West City and North City.
He was planning to unify the entire underworld of Jizhou, becoming the true underground emperor!
Jiang Wanli asked with a smile, "Mr. Zhao, dare to take a gamble?"
Zhao Dahai took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions. Since he was still Sun Zhaoliang’s man, he might as well take advantage of this situation once!
And incidentally, let Sun Zhaoliang be the scapegoat!
