Li Datong was utterly shocked. His eyes bulged like a cow’s as he stood frozen, gawking at Bai Xiangqian. He couldn’t believe he’d just heard those words. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ N()velFire.net
That piece of trash was clearly just a stinking beggar, yet Bai Xiangqian was treating him with such respect.
Could this stinking beggar have an unbelievably powerful background? Otherwise, why would Bai Xiangqian show him such respect? But how is that possible? If he had such a powerful background, why would he be a beggar everyone looks down on? Could it be... could it be because I haven’t explicitly offered Bai Xiangqian any benefits? Is that why he’s deliberately saying this? Yes, that must be it.
At this thought, Li Datong ignored the grief in his heart and said hurriedly, "Director Bai, I misspoke earlier. I wasn’t clear enough. But rest assured, once this is taken care of, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed!"
Having said so much, Li Datong was certain Bai Xiangqian understood his meaning. Now, that stinking beggar was in for it.
Even though this will cost me dearly, it’s all worth it. As long as I can get rid of this stinking beggar, any price is worth paying.
But as soon as the words left his mouth, Bai Xiangqian scoffed coldly.
"How dare you, Li Datong! Openly bribing a public official! I see you’re eager to spend a few years in jail!"
Li Datong’s mind went blank again. More than that, he felt his heart plummet as if it were falling into an endless abyss. An unnatural chill enveloped him, and his body began to tremble. In all his years, Li Datong had never been as terrified as he was today.
Just then, a sultry voice that could charm the very bones reached everyone’s ears.
"Well, well. What’s all the commotion? Looks like quite a party."
Li Datong shuddered. Color instantly returned to his ghastly pale face. Not only that, but a gleam reappeared in his ruthless eyes, and the hope he had just lost began to revive. Li Datong grew excited, all because he had seen Shao Mei’er.
Just yesterday, the Li Family had finally established a solid connection with Jinling City’s number one family, the Shao Family. Although it had cost the Li Family nearly a third of their assets, Li Datong had no regrets. He knew that latching onto the Shao Family was like boarding a rocket on the expressway to success. Li Datong believed that before long, the Li Family would leap from a second-tier family to become the sixth first-tier family in Jinling City.
So, seeing Shao Mei’er at this moment filled him with excitement. He knew the heiress of the Shao Family would back him up.
And with her backing, this stinking beggar has to die today!
As Li Datong’s excitement grew, Lin Xiao recognized the newcomer as Shao Mei’er. It seemed she had finished her phone call. She had just dropped Lin Xiao off and was about to get out of the car with him when she suddenly received a call. Lin Xiao hadn’t waited for her and had gotten out first.
I have to admit, Shao Mei’er is a true stunner.
The moment she appeared, everyone present gasped. The already sweltering weather seemed to become even more oppressively hot.
Li Datong felt like a drowning man clutching his last straw. Unable to hide his excitement, he said respectfully, "Miss Shao, it’s good to see you again!"
Shao Mei’er smiled charmingly. "Li Datong, that’s a bit disingenuous, isn’t it? We just saw each other last night when you were drinking with my father!"
Hearing this, Li Datong didn’t get angry. In fact, he grew even more excited, because Shao Mei’er’s words had just highlighted his close relationship with the Shao Family.
When Bai Xiangqian heard her, his heart sank. He hadn’t expected Li Datong to have successfully latched onto a powerful backer like the Shao Family. If they were to interfere, Lin Xiao would likely be in trouble. Though Bai Xiangqian was the head of the Jinling City police, he was nothing in the eyes of the Shao Family. If they really demanded he arrest Lin Xiao, he wasn’t sure he would dare refuse.
Although I know Lin Xiao’s background isn’t simple, the Shao Family is a truly top-tier powerhouse. Their membership in the A9 Alliance alone is something Lin Xiao probably can’t afford to provoke. After all, every member of the A9 Alliance is a first-class family, especially the Chu Family of Shengjing. They’re politically-connected tycoons!
Thinking this, Bai Xiangqian couldn’t help but glance at Lin Xiao. He expected to see panic, but Lin Xiao’s expression was unusually calm. Bai Xiangqian realized he might not understand just how powerful the Shao Family was. He was about to explain the situation, hoping Lin Xiao would back down and de-escalate things, when Shao Mei’er spoke up with a seductive smile.
"Li Datong, what’s going on here?"
Li Datong was like a wronged child who had finally found his protector. He glared at Lin Xiao, his eyes filled with rage.
"Miss Shao," he said furiously, "this damned beggar killed my son! I thought the head of the police, Bai Xiangqian, would serve me justice, but unexpectedly, he indiscriminately sided with this damned beggar!"
As soon as he said this, Bai Xiangqian’s heart sank again. He hadn’t thought Li Datong would report him as well. If the Shao Family decided to hold him responsible, he would be in serious trouble.
"What? Li Jinlong is dead?" Shao Mei’er asked, her face a mask of shock.
Li Datong nodded furiously, his eyes turning blood-red again as he stared at Lin Xiao like a savage beast.
"Why?" Shao Mei’er pressed.
"Miss Shao, I don’t know the exact reason. I just got a sudden call from my son saying a beggar was bullying him, so I rushed over. When I saw this damned beggar, I intended to resolve things peacefully. I was just going to have the beggar apologize to my son and let the matter drop. But who would have thought he would just attack out of nowhere! My poor child... before he could even react, the man stabbed him to death!"
As he spoke, Li Datong’s eyes reddened as if he’d suffered the world’s greatest injustice.
Shao Mei’er looked as if she finally understood. "I see. So, Li Datong, what do you want me to do for you?"
"Finish off this damned beggar! Better yet, have him executed on the spot!" Li Datong said with murderous intent.
Shao Mei’er sighed. "Li Datong, I’m afraid I can’t fulfill that request."
"Miss Shao, I’m not asking you to do it personally. I know you’re a person of great importance. What I mean is, could you use the Shao Family’s power to make Bai Xiangqian act justly? Rest assured, after this is settled, the Li Family will reward you handsomely."
Hearing this, Shao Mei’er smiled seductively. "Li Datong, you’re quite the dreamer. But I’m sorry, you’re going to be disappointed."
Li Datong’s body trembled. "Miss Shao, wh-why?"
Shao Mei’er’s smile grew even more brilliant.
"It’s quite simple. Lin Xiao is the man I, Shao Mei’er, have my eyes on."