Compared to Rose stirring up the storm in Xiangjiang, Beijing, too, was enveloped in the faint scent of gunpowder. A few days after her arrival in Beijing, Lin Yafei decided to reveal her hidden fangs tonight and declare her presence to the entire city.
And tonight was the time for her to make her move, with her target naturally being the Sky Dragon Club owned by the Wang Family.
Although the Wang Family was not considered top-tier in Beijing, their strength was not to be underestimated. The Sky Dragon Club was one of their industries, representing a considerable force within the family. The club was quite famous in Beijing, often hosting gatherings of young masters from the city’s elite. Therefore, it became Lin Yafei’s first target. By taking over the Sky Dragon Club, it would serve as a warning to others, while also offering her the convenience to meet and connect with other influential figures in Beijing—killing two birds with one stone.
Besides that, she wanted to turn the entire north into Lu Tianxing’s backyard. Among the most critical necessities other than power was intelligence. Without it, one was as good as blind, unable to see or do anything. But with control over the Sky Dragon Club, she would essentially have a pair of eyes in Beijing, vigilantly monitoring every move around her.
At nine o’clock in the evening, the Sky Dragon Club was ablaze with lights, but it lacked its usual hustle and bustle, replaced instead by a chilling quietude. As the headquarters and backed by the Wang Family, the club was almost considered a tiger of Beijing, with few daring to provoke it. However, just a few hours ago, someone had boldly sent an invitation, stating they would visit that night and that the club must submit to their feet, a direct provocation against the Sky Dragon Club and the Wang Family.
Therefore, the Sky Dragon Club declared a one-day closure to receive this audacious challenger, intending to use her blood to show everyone that the Wang Family could not be trifled with by just any Tom, Dick, or Harry.
In the main hall of the Sky Dragon Club, a middle-aged man sat in the seat of honor, his face cold and emotionless like the surface of a lake, his eyes filled with murderous intent. He was Wang Wei, the gang leader of the Sky Dragon Club and a collateral member of the Wang Family.
Around Wang Wei were seated important members of the Sky Dragon Club, each with a glacial expression and barely concealed fury. For many years, no one had dared to make a move against the Sky Dragon Club. And now, a woman was brazenly declaring that she would make the club submit. This was a challenge to everyone in the Sky Dragon Club, and if they were to be trampled under the feet of a woman, they would have no standing in Beijing.
"Gang Leader, do you think Lin Yafei will really show up?" asked a man with a sharp chin and monkey-like features seated next to Wang Wei, unable to contain himself.
"Yeah, Gang Leader, it’s almost half-past ten. Maybe Lin Yafei got scared. Do we really need to wait here for her? Just send a few brothers to grab her. I’ve heard Lin Yafei is considered the number one beauty in Jin City. If we bring her here, we might even get a taste," added a muscular bald man, his eyes glinting with lasciviousness.
"Heh, a bunch of waste, courting death with greed," a fair-faced young man seated below Wang Wei said with a look of disdain. "Go ahead and kidnap Lin Yafei if you dare. I can guarantee you’ll die faster than anything else."
"Situ Feng, what do you mean by that? If you don’t make yourself clear, believe it or not, I will crush you," roared the bald man who had spoken last, slamming his chair as he stood up, glaring at the young man with a cold voice.
"Hmph, what do I mean? Do you understand, you brute?"
The young man named Situ Feng sneered and said, "As far as I know, when Lin Yafei came to Beijing this time, she was not alone but accompanied by Han Zifeng. I’ve investigated this matter. It was Han Zifeng who picked up Lin Yafei when she arrived in Beijing, and moreover, Han Zifeng has been constantly by her side these past few days. According to the intelligence that has been sent back, Han Zifeng holds great respect for Lin Yafei and it’s not like the rumors that say Han Zifeng is smitten with Lin Yafei, or that Lin Yafei is sucking up to Han Zifeng. Bald Tiger, I know your Tiger-shaped Fist is formidable, but are you really confident that you can outmatch the Han Family? If you dare to abduct Lin Yafei, I guarantee Han Zifeng will beat you to the point that life is worse than death. Do you believe that? If you don’t, just go ahead and try. If you don’t die, I, Situ Feng, will write my name backward."
Hearing Situ Feng’s unabashed mockery, the bald man felt a surge of rage but was helpless to do anything but sit back down in his chair hatefully. This was because Situ Feng was right; it wouldn’t be difficult for Han Zifeng to kill him, let alone the Han Family.
"Alright, let’s not talk about other things for now. Situ Feng, tell us everything you’ve investigated recently," Wang Wei, the Gang Leader of the Sky Dragon Club who had been silent up until now, said as he saw the atmosphere becoming tense.
At Wang Wei’s words, all gazes fell upon Situ Feng, waiting for his response.
Situ Feng’s eyes swept over those present, and with a faint smile on his face, he began to speak, "The matters I’ve investigated aren’t many, and I can’t determine what the exact relationship between Lin Yafei and Han Zifeng is. However, I can assure you that the Han Family won’t interfere in this matter. In other words, whether you can force Lin Yafei to back down is dependent on your own abilities."
Hearing this, Wang Wei frowned and said, "Situ Feng, what do you mean by that? You just said that Han Zifeng holds Lin Yafei in high regard. If we touch Lin Yafei, wouldn’t that be making an enemy of the Han Family? You must know that Han Zifeng belongs to the Han Family. Aren’t your words contradictory?"
"Of course, there’s no contradiction."
Situ Feng said with a smile, "As far as I know, Lin Yafei was once Liu Feng’s fiancée, and later she dumped him, which is like slapping the Liu Family in the face. Now that Lin Yafei has Han Zifeng backing her, we can’t lay a finger on her. But if Lin Yafei provokes us first, we naturally have reasons to lay hands on her."
"Moreover, precisely because Han Zifeng is a member of the Han Family, that’s why I dare to say he won’t meddle in this matter. If he dares to step in, it would be akin to the Han Family taking action against the Wang Family. By then we would have a fully justified reason to move against the Han Family. Since the Liu Family has been humiliated, if someone takes the lead, Liu Family would certainly not miss the opportunity for revenge. Then, with the Wang Family and Liu Family joining forces, even the Han Family wouldn’t be our match."
"Therefore, I am certain that Han Zifeng will not interfere in this matter because he’s not a fool; he wouldn’t stake the Han Family’s welfare on a woman. If you want to get rid of Lin Yafei, tonight is your best chance. However, I would advise you to be careful, because who knows, you might all end up dead tonight."