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Chapter 86
The room was filled with a heavy silence, the tension palpable as the realization of the situation sunk in. Gao Fei leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping on the table as his mind raced. The name Huang Yuming echoed in his thoughts, followed by the undeniable connection to Lin Wu’s family, a connection that now threatened to drag everyone into a deadly conflict.
Xu Rong’s voice had a hint of uncertainty as he spoke again, trying to make sense of the situation. “If Hei Hu was crippled because of Huang Yuming, and Hei Long came back for revenge… then Lin Wu’s involvement… that complicates things.”
Gao Fei’s narrowed eyes fixed on Xu Rong. “Complicated is an understatement,” he muttered, his voice low. “It’s not just a family matter anymore. We’re talking about power dynamics that reach across the entire region. If Lin Wu is truly behind this, then we have a much bigger problem on our hands.”
Wang Gao shifted uncomfortably, his hand resting on the edge of his glass, his mind running through possibilities. “Lin Wu’s reputation is no joke. He’s ruthless. If he’s after revenge, we’re all going to be caught in the crossfire. And if the Lins are connected to Huang Yuming in any way…”
The thought was enough to silence the table. Huang Yuming, a name spoken in whispers, was a figure whose power rivaled even the most notorious criminals. To have someone like him involved, even indirectly, would send shockwaves through the underworld.
“What’s our move?” Gao Fei’s voice cut through the tension. It was a simple question, but one that held a great deal of weight. Everyone knew what was at stake. If they made the wrong move, they could end up on the wrong side of Lin Wu, or worse, Huang Yuming.
Xu Rong looked around at the group, each face filled with concern. “We need to tread carefully. I don’t think we should act rashly. Lin Wu is too dangerous right now, and we still don’t know exactly what he’s planning. But we can’t ignore the fact that someone crippled Hei Hu and now Hei Long’s back for revenge.”
Gao Fei’s eyes flashed with dark understanding. “And if Lin Wu is coming after us, it won’t be just a personal vendetta. He’ll make sure we pay—especially if this has anything to do with the Lins and Huang Yuming.”
There was a brief silence before Wang Gao spoke again, his voice low but clear. “We don’t know where the Lins stand in all of this. They could be connected to the wrong side, or they could be victims in this just like us. We need to figure that out before we take any action.”
Gao Fei’s eyes shifted to the door, as though sensing that someone was listening in. “No more secrets,” he said firmly. “We need to know exactly who’s behind this. Whoever started this mess, we need to find them first and eliminate the threat. Otherwise, we’re all dead men walking.”
As the conversation continued, plans and strategies began to take shape, but it was clear that no matter how carefully they played their cards, this conflict was about to spiral into something much larger than they had ever anticipated.
Back at Lin Wen’s house, the tension from Lin Wu’s threat still lingered in the air. The family had narrowly avoided a devastating blow, but the true nature of the danger they faced hadn’t fully revealed itself yet. Jiang Ning knew that the Lin family’s past dealings, their ties to figures like Huang Yuming, and the shadow of Lin Wu’s wrath were just the beginning. The calm before the storm was only temporary.
“Jiang Ning,” Lin Yuzhen’s voice broke through his thoughts as she stood beside him. Her eyes were filled with concern, yet beneath it, there was a deep determination. “What do we do now?”
Jiang Ning turned his gaze toward her, his expression calm but hard. “Now, we prepare. If Lin Wu is this ruthless, then we need to be ready for whatever comes next. But don’t worry,” he added with a small, reassuring smile, “I won’t let anyone harm this family.”
Lin Yuzhen nodded, feeling a mixture of relief and fear. She had seen the extent of Jiang Ning’s power, and though it terrified her, it also gave her a sense of security. Whatever came next, she knew that with him by her side, they would stand a chance against the storm that was coming.
As the night wore on, the family continued to tend to their wounds—both physical and emotional—while outside, in the shadows, the wheels of a much darker plan were already set into motion.
