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Chapter 425: Chapter 299: No Need for Help
As Yang Sheng’s words left his mouth, Jiang Ning shook his arm and retracted the mountain bike.
He gently placed down the mountain bike, with a tone of certainty:
"Don’t worry, the bike is fine."
He had used the Solidification Technique; not to mention hitting a person, even if it crashed into a brick wall, the bicycle would not be damaged.
Yang Sheng was merely reacting impulsively out of urgency. The imposing manner in which Jiang Ning had swung the bicycle was indeed terrifying.
She was worried that Jiang Ning had gone too far and slapped several people to death, but when she spoke, it turned out to be concern for the bicycle.
The man known as Brother Liu was still lying on the ground vomiting blood, his lower face to neck covered in blood.
Adding a touch of horror to the already quiet night.
And the young men who had rushed up from behind were also lying on the ground, with Yang Sheng even able to see that two people’s arms were grotesquely twisted—definitely broken.
Her gaze toward Jiang Ning was then filled with an indescribable astonishment.
Normally, Jiang Ning seemed to Yang Sheng as a rather clean and gentle boy.
When he explained problems to her, he always did so in soft and delicate tones, occasionally with a bit of humor.
Yang Sheng thought Jiang Ning was talented; he understood many things and could explain what he knew in an interesting way.
Listening to Jiang Ning discuss problems was a very enjoyable thing.
If it weren’t for the distance from Jiang Ning, she would have asked for his help much more frequently than now.
Previously, when Jiang Ning hit someone in the classroom, Yang Sheng thought it was just a minor scuffle.
But today, the scene of Jiang Ning’s bold move completely overturned his image in her mind.
For the first time, Yang Sheng discovered that Jiang Ning could be so ruthless.
She looked toward the several people wailing on the ground; they were lying in the middle of the road. If a large truck were to pass by at this moment, they would surely be crushed to death.
The injuries of those people were very serious, especially the first one, Brother Liu.
If they died...
Yang Sheng’s complexion changed; she didn’t dare to think further. She was a high school student; she knew something about the law.
She forced herself to calm down, "Jiang Ning, we should call the police."
Xue Yuantong got down from the back seat. She ran to Jiang Ning’s side, not daring to look at the people on the road.
She didn’t say anything, just tightly grasped the hem of Jiang Ning’s clothes, facing it with him.
Jiang Ning said, "There’s no need to call the police. I’ll handle it."
He had thought of a strategy even before he made his move.
...
In Hu Qi Mountain, within the Spirit Array.
This place should have been shrouded in darkness, but now it was as bright as day.
The babbling clear stream flowed through arranged rice fields, various flowers bloomed in competition, and the birds and flowers were fragrant, full of a sense of vibrant life.
At the end of the rice field, there were two long benches.
Two figures, one black and one green, sat opposite each other. In between them, there was a chessboard made of jade.
This was what Shao Shuangshuang, the current owner of the Changqing Liquid Company, had spent a lot of money to acquire, specially for Jiang Ning’s amusement.
The two figures sat motionless, as if lifeless.
Suddenly, the black figure moved. He stood up from the bench and slowly walked outside.
...
"Jiang Ning, they won’t die like this, will they?" Yang Sheng asked again; the person vomiting blood was doing so quite severely.
It made Yang Sheng feel nauseous.
"They won’t die," Jiang Ning assured confidently.
His strikes were light, not lethal, but definitely painful enough to make them wish they were dead.
Jiang Ning looked off into the distance and suddenly said:
"We can go now."
Yang Sheng was confused, "Isn’t it bad to leave now? If no one comes to help them later, they might get hit by a car and if that happens, the police will definitely come for us."
Even though it was self-defense, the retaliation had been too severe.
Yang Sheng was ready to call her parents if it weren’t for Jiang Ning’s calm demeanor; she would’ve taken matters into her own hands by now.
Jiang Ning looked up at the night sky; Yang Sheng did the same.
It seemed like a blur for a moment, then suddenly, a black figure appeared under the streetlight.
The figure moved incredibly fast, as if crossing several meters in one step, and quickly approached.
Draped in clothing from head to toe, this person walked without making a sound. Yang Sheng couldn’t make out his face but felt there was something very strange about him.
"I’ve finally found you." The black figure’s hoarse voice sent a shiver down the spine.
He bent down and picked up Brother Liu from the ground.
Jiang Ning said, "Okay, their enemy has come."
Yang Sheng couldn’t understand the situation. Why did it seem like Jiang Ning knew exactly what was happening?
"There’s nothing left for us to do here. I’ll take you home."
Jiang Ning walked toward the mountain bike.
Yang Sheng, filled with doubt, said, "We’re just leaving like this?
We’ve seriously injured the others, and just walking away doesn’t seem right."
"If you want to stay, there’s no problem. But then you might not be able to sleep tonight."
"Besides, I was the one who hit them, it has nothing to do with you. If I’m not afraid, what are you afraid of?"
Yang Sheng: "They were coming for me."
She spoke, but Jiang Ning didn’t pay attention to her.
Xue Yuantong obediently got on the bike. Xue Yuantong was very quiet today. When Jiang Ning acted, she never said an extra word but silently supported him.
Helpless, Yang Sheng could only mount the mountain bike.
She pedaled a few times to get a feel for the bike, like if the handlebars were tilted or if the wheels were off in any way.
However, the bicycle that Jiang Ning had just used as a weapon was undamaged, exactly the same as before.
As Yang Sheng rode, her mind was in a daze.
The scene of Jiang Ning hitting people with a bicycle, sending them flying, yet the bicycle was fine?
And that strange person in black who walked without a sound, what was his relationship with Jiang Ning?
Why did he appear so coincidentally?
Tonight was full of oddities, and it took Yang Sheng several minutes to think, but she couldn’t figure it out.
Until she reached the entrance of the residential area.
Yang Sheng stopped her mountain bike, faced the sparkly lit residential area, turned around with a complicated gaze,
"I’m here."
"Okay, then we’re off," Jiang Ning said.
"Be careful on the way back..."
"Got it."
Jiang Ning didn’t ask Xue Yuantong to get off the bike, just gently shifted the mountain bike.
...
Downtown.
The Yuzhou Changqing Liquid Company building, a simple yet elegant reception room.
Shao Shuangshuang, suited up, leaned on the sofa, with her legs crossed confidently.
A smile curved on her lips, making the tear mole at the corner of her eye even more charming.
Two women sat opposite her, one of whom appeared around twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, dressed neatly and exuding the air of a business elite.
The other was a very beautiful young girl.
"Lin Han, long time no see," Shao Shuangshuang said, picking up a cup of hot tea from the table and sipping it.
In the face of her once unapproachable classmate, she showed not the slightest nervousness, but was exceedingly relaxed instead.
The woman known as Lin Han was sizing up her old classmate.
Her most immediate impression was that Shao Shuangshuang looked young, especially young, not at all like a woman in her late twenties.
Observing at such close range, with Lin Han’s skincare and makeup expertise, she accurately deduced that Shao Shuangshuang wasn’t wearing any makeup; not a trace could be found.
Yet, her skin was as tender and fair as Shuyan’s, which was hard not to make Lin Han feel somewhat defeated.
"Yes, it has been a long time," Lin Han took a sip of her tea, finding its fragrance exceptionally fresh, as if brushed by a breeze through the spring fields.
It was curious to her.
"Did you get the invitation for the Fourth Middle School anniversary?" Lin Han asked casually.
Without guessing, it was known that as a student of Yuzhou Fourth Middle School and with Shao Shuangshuang’s current status, it would be strange if she hadn’t received one.
"I did. I’m planning on going to take a look; it’s been years since I’ve been back," Shao Shuangshuang said.
Previously, before she had made a name for herself, clinging to a little pawnshop for a living, she had no face to go back. But now, with the help of a benefactor, her fortunes had turned, and Shao Shuangshuang had long wanted to visit her alma mater.
Lin Han brought up the past, "Do you remember Teacher Chen Haiyang?"
In Shao Shuangshuang’s memory, an image of a bald middle-aged teacher immediately appeared, and she chuckled,
"Of course, I remember."
Lin Han immediately said, "Old Chen’s baldness seems very suitable for your product, right? He wasn’t too bad to us back then."
Shao Shuangshuang: "I’ll send him a few bottles later, let him experience what it feels like to have hair."
Lin Han pondered; just sending a few bottles, wouldn’t that harm Old Chen?
Lin Han and Shao Shuangshuang chatted casually for a while, and the atmosphere no longer felt as distant as before, becoming lively. n𝚘𝚟pub.𝚌o𝚖
Eventually, Lin Han began to broach business matters, probing carefully,
"Shuangshuang, do you have plans to recruit distributors for Changqing Liquid?"
As long as Shao Shuangshuang was considering it, Lin Han would persuade her to choose cooperation with the Lin Zhongsheng Group.
Shao Shuangshuang glanced at her. She knew what Lin Han was thinking, but regrettably, she said,
"Not at the moment."
Lin Han felt disappointed and didn’t bring it up again.
Even though she and Shao Shuangshuang were old classmates, such matters could not be rushed.
To Shao Shuangshuang, with Lin Han’s capabilities, even if she was given the agency rights, it might end up being snatched away by her elder brothers and sisters within her family.
Having collected information beforehand, the Lin Zhongsheng Group had repeatedly caused obstruction, so how could she possibly cooperate?
Moreover, with the current scale of Changqing Liquid, there was no need for cooperation.
Afterward, Lin Han and Shao Shuangshuang discussed their student days for a while, and it turned out to be quite smooth.
In the meantime, Ding Shuyan quietly listened to their conversation, only chipping in occasionally when the topic shifted to her.
Until the conversation ended.
Before leaving, Lin Han inquired, "Shuangshuang, what skincare products do you use? Can you recommend some to me?"
Shao Shuangshuang replied with a smile, "The products from our own company."
...
Meanwhile.
At Changqing Liquid Company, a team of security guards arrived at the site of the incident.
The person leading them saw five injured men on the ground and then looked at the man in black standing aside.
They nodded, lifting the injured onto a vehicle.
The car started and headed towards the hospital.
...
Jiang Ning drove Xue Yuantong home.
Before leaving, he said, "I have to go out for something; you should go to bed early."
Then, under Xue Yuantong’s worried gaze, he left the river dam.
Things had to be done thoroughly. Combining what Ma Shicheng had said earlier, he knew that the man known as ’Brother Liu’ was definitely not simple behind the scenes.
He made a call to Shao Shuangshuang, "Did you leak the news of their hospitalization?"
"I’ve taken care of it, and now I’m sending people to the hospital," Shao Shuangshuang said, without a single complaint about what Jiang Ning had done, and honestly solving problems for him.
"Yuzhou’s officials are cooperating with us and have stationed some people. If you need them, just let me know," Shao Shuangshuang said.
Jiang Ning stood above the river dam and replied, "No need."
He then hung up and headed toward the hospital.
