620: Chapter 618: What a Grand Display 620: Chapter 618: What a Grand Display Chen Yang had said his piece, giving Wu Kexin a bit of reassurance.
However, she was puzzled by Chen Yang’s last remark.
“How am I supposed to do justice for you in this matter?
The Gu Family is notoriously unreasonable, do you think they would even care about my status as the village chief?” Wu Kexin said, confused.
Chen Yang was somewhat speechless, “Who said I wanted you to use your status as the village chief to administer justice?
You need to bring out your family’s influence.”
Upon hearing Chen Yang say this, Wu Kexin finally came to a dawning realization.
Chen Yang gave a resigned smile, then said nothing more and walked out from the corner, again facing Mingxuan and his seven companions.
“Brother, don’t worry, my uncle and the others will be here soon, don’t fret.” Seeing Chen Yang approaching again, Gu Mingxuan thought he was growing impatient.
He quickly clarified that their people would be there shortly.
Chen Yang gave him a sidelong glance and ignored him.
Did he not know that Gu Hongwei and his group were about to arrive?
Just then, Chen Yang’s phone started ringing.
Upon hearing the ringtone, Chen Yang instinctively thought that it was Gu Hongwei and his group calling to announce their arrival.
But when he took out his phone, it wasn’t Gu Hongwei who was calling, but Gao Ya.
Looking at the phone’s screen display, Chen Yang paused briefly to think, then finally answered the call.
“Chen Yang, are you in the village right now?”
As soon as Chen Yang answered the call and greeted her, Gao Ya eagerly asked if Chen Yang was in the village.
“I am.” Chen Yang was somewhat aware of the purpose of Gao Ya’s call, but he didn’t volunteer the information.
“Good, I’m coming to the village soon to take care of something, I’ll need your help when I arrive,” Gao Ya said seriously.
Chen Yang feigned ignorance, “Okay sis, what do you need to take care of?”
Gao Ya paused for a moment, then continued, “We have an important person who’s been kidnapped by one of your villagers, and they’re threatening us for a share in the mine.”
So that was the reason for the call.
Let me ask you, this important person, is his name Gu Mingxuan by any chance, Gao Ya?” Chen Yang asked with a laugh.
When Gao Ya on the phone heard Chen Yang say Gu Mingxuan’s name, she was momentarily stunned.
Then she quickly retorted, “How did you know?”
“Heh, because he is right here in my hands,” Chen Yang said with a cold laugh.
Gao Ya was taken aback, even letting out a cry of surprise.
Listening to Gao Ya’s exclamation, Chen Yang remained silent, quietly waiting for her to speak, because he wanted to know what was more important to her – her own family or the interests of the Gu family.
The state of their relationship didn’t need to be elaborated; if something happened and Gao Ya still prioritized the Gu family’s interests,
Chen Yang would decisively cut off any relationship with Gao Ya.
However, after her cry of surprise, Gao Ya said nothing more, only that she would be there soon, then hung up the phone.
Chen Yang put away his phone expressionlessly and continued to wait quietly in the courtyard.
This wait lasted nearly half an hour.
Hearing the rumbling sound of car engines on the road outside the courtyard, Chen Yang chuckled, “This person is really something else.
By the sound of it, a lot of people are coming.”
Wu Kexin was standing beside Chen Yang and naturally heard his remark.
“Of course, the main lineage is very important, and naturally, they take it seriously,” Wu Kexin answered expressionlessly.
Then, after about a minute or two, a rustle of hurried footsteps came from all directions outside the courtyard.
The entire courtyard was surrounded!
“Well, quite the grand display,” Chen Yang commented, listening to the sounds around him.
Far from being nervous, Chen Yang only felt more pleased.
The greater the display, the more important this Gu Mingxuan must be.
That being the case, weren’t his bargaining chips even greater?
Chen Yang, smiling, quietly waited.
After the footsteps around had completely stopped, there came two loud knocks on the back gate of the courtyard.
Chen Yang stood still while Wu Kexin walked over and opened the back gate.
As soon as the gate opened,
a large group of people entered the courtyard.
Leading them were Gu Hongwei and Gao Ya, both looking complicated, as well as Gu Ming and Gu Lingshan from the younger generation of the Gu family.
Aunt Gao, you’ve finally come to rescue me.” Seeing Gu Hongwei and Gao Ya’s arrival, Gu Mingxuan cried out and immediately burst into tears from the excitement.
At that moment, he completely relaxed the tense nerves in his heart!
“Mingxuan!” Hearing the crying, Gu Hongwei immediately noticed Gu Mingxuan sitting in the middle of the yard, his body drenched in gasoline.
When he saw Gu Mingxuan’s dismal state, anger filled his eyes, turning them red.
“You all move quickly, and take Mingxuan to the hospital for treatment!” Gu Hongwei, not bothering with others and knowing the severe injuries Gu Mingxuan had, immediately ordered two underlings to go and take Gu Mingxuan away.
No sooner had Gu Hongwei’s words fallen than two bodyguard-like figures immediately stepped forward behind him, intending to take Gu Mingxuan away.
But all of this was happening under Chen Yang’s watch, and how could he simply stand by and let them proceed?
Without another word, Chen Yang drew a lighter and lit it.
As there was much gasoline on the bodies of Gu Mingxuan and the others, the smell of gasoline was heavy at the scene.
And with the sudden appearance of a flame, naturally, everyone at the scene was greatly startled, and Gu Hongwei immediately yelled at the two bodyguards to halt.
After stopping the bodyguards, he then turned his gaze to Chen Yang.
A second ago, Gu Hongwei was filled with fury, but upon seeing Chen Yang the next second, he forced a smile on his face.
Chen, our Gu family hasn’t offended you in any way, has it?
By doing this today, are you provoking our Gu family?” Gu Hongwei said with a smile that hid a knife.
On the surface, he appeared cheerful, but inside he was already wishing he could directly take action against Chen Yang.
However, Chen Yang saw right through his tricks in an instant.
“Not offended me yet?
Haven’t you noticed what Gu Mingxuan is wearing?” Chen Yang responded dispassionately.
Gu Hongwei only knew that Gu Mingxuan had an accident, but he didn’t know what exactly had happened.
But he didn’t care what had happened.
Or rather, should it matter what happened?
The Gu family must not lose out!
That was their constant behavior.
However, prompted by Chen Yang, Gu Hongwei then remembered to clarify the situation first.
So, these Gu family members each turned their attention to Gu Mingxuan and the others.
Upon noticing that all seven of them were dressed in night-vision gear, they immediately realized something bad was occurring.
This late at night, wearing night-vision gear in someone else’s house, could there possibly be a good explanation?
Gu Hongwei’s eyebrows furrowed slightly and asked, “Mingxuan, what exactly happened here?
Tell me, and Uncle Wei will decide what to do.”
Gu Mingxuan was trembling with fear because at that moment, the flame in Chen Yang’s hand was still burning.
His life was at risk at any moment.