Chapter 324: Ji Chen’s Aggrievement, Suspecting Li Yuan
“What are you doing?” Jiang Che arrived at the gate just in time to hear Ji Chen’s heart-wrenching screams. He smirked, feeling a bit speechless inside.
Ji Chen was indeed pitiful; he probably never imagined he would be bullied by a mere security guard.
“Young Master Jiang…” Seeing Jiang Che, the security guards immediately stopped what they were doing and respectfully saluted him.
Ji Chen finally got a brief moment to catch his breath…
“Don’t kill him, just let him go.” Jiang Che glanced at Ji Chen and said indifferently before driving away from Shen Qingqiu’s villa.
“Yes, Young Master Jiang.”
After the Ferrari’s taillights disappeared into the dark night, the security guards turned their attention back to the battered Ji Chen lying on the ground.
Ji Chen’s face was a mix of blue and purple bruises, and he was groaning continuously, clearly in immense pain.
“Young Master Jiang Che has spared your worthless life, now get lost.” One of the guards sneered, kicking Ji Chen in the abdomen.
Then, he and the other guards turned and walked away. After venting their anger on Ji Chen, they had no intention of actually killing him.
Ji Chen groaned in pain, his face contorting with agony. Already injured, his condition had worsened after the beating from the guards.
Ji Chen took a deep breath, struggling to get up from the ground. No matter how hard he tried, it was in vain. The excruciating pain in his leg made him almost faint several times.
Helpless, Ji Chen could only crawl like a dog along the road…
“Those who insult others will be insulted in return! Jiang Che, just you wait!” Ji Chen’s eyes flashed with boundless hatred. Apart from the Tianji Pavilion that had exterminated his family, he had never hated anyone so much!
Ji Chen crawled to a rock by the roadside, trembling as he took out his cell phone from his pocket.
Although the phone had suffered a lot during the beating, with the screen shattered, he could still barely make a call. He immediately dialed Li Yuan’s number.
“War God, what are your orders?” The call was quickly answered, and Li Yuan’s respectful voice came through.
“Didn’t you say Jiang Che had already left Linjiang City? Why was he at Bihai Flower Villa?” Ji Chen’s tone was accusatory, filled with anger.
He had trusted Li Yuan’s words, which led him to come here unprepared, resulting in his current predicament. While he was submissive in front of Jiang Che, he had no such reservations with Li Yuan.
“Jiang Che didn’t leave?” Li Yuan’s tone was one of genuine surprise, as if he hadn’t expected this outcome.
“Stop pretending! Tell me, did you collude with Jiang Che to set me up?” Ji Chen sneered, suspecting that Li Yuan had betrayed him.
After all, Li Yuan had confidently assured him that Jiang Che had left. Given the current situation, Ji Chen demanded an explanation from Li Yuan.
“I swear, I didn’t collude with Jiang Che to harm you. You must believe me! I’ve been by your side for many years and have never betrayed you.”
“I genuinely heard Jiang Che’s guards discussing it. Maybe Jiang Che changed his plans at the last minute.” Li Yuan’s voice sounded aggrieved.
Since he had decided to betray Ji Chen, he had to make sure not to leave any traces, lest he end up in trouble. After all, Ji Chen wasn’t a fool. Having boarded Jiang Che’s ship, Li Yuan had no choice but to continue playing his part.
“I’ll overlook this for now, but don’t let me find out anything suspicious. Or else, you’ll pay dearly!” Ji Chen remained silent for a while before threateningly responding.
He believed Li Yuan’s explanation, but he tested him with his accusations. Even though Li Yuan’s words seemed sincere, Ji Chen still harbored some doubts.
But now wasn’t the time to dwell on it. The immediate priority was to have Li Yuan come and pick him up. With this in mind, Ji Chen coughed lightly and spoke into the phone.
“I’m on the road beside Bihai Flower Villa. Come and get me immediately.” After saying this, Ji Chen hung up the phone.
He tossed the phone into the roadside bushes, then struggled to sit on a rock, closing his eyes to rest.