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Chapter 89
Jiang Ning gave Huang Yuming a sharp glance but said nothing at first. He took another long drag from his cigarette, exhaling slowly into the morning air. The tension in the air was palpable. They both knew the stakes had risen higher than ever.
“Lin Wu isn’t someone who will back down easily. He’s playing a dangerous game, and now, we’re both involved,” Jiang Ning said, his tone calm but firm. “I don’t need anyone worrying about the Lin family. They can handle themselves. But the rest of Donghai is another matter.”
Huang Yuming nodded, understanding the unspoken message. It wasn’t just Lin Wu that they had to worry about—it was the entire web of power that had begun to unravel, pulling everyone into its wake. Lin Wu’s challenge wasn’t just personal; it was a signal to everyone in the underworld that Jiang Ning had to be eliminated, no matter the cost.
“I’ll make sure of it,” Huang Yuming replied, determination in his voice. “The Lin family, their safety, it’s in my hands now. I won’t let anything happen to them, not while I’m around.”
Jiang Ning smiled faintly. “I trust you to handle things on that side. But don’t let your guard down. The storm that’s coming won’t be so easy to weather.”
As Jiang Ning turned to observe the men training, his mind drifted to the bigger picture. The group he was building in the countryside wasn’t just for defense—it was for war. They were preparing for something bigger than they could fully understand yet, but it was coming fast.
“Big Boss,” Huang Yuming said, his tone more cautious now, “what’s our next move?”
Jiang Ning didn’t answer immediately. He flicked the cigarette away and crushed it beneath his boot. His gaze hardened. “The next move is simple: We prepare. We wait for them to make the first move. But when they do, we hit them harder than they expect. We won’t show weakness—not now, not ever.”
Huang Yuming nodded. “Understood.”
As Jiang Ning turned back toward the training grounds, he knew that the true battle wasn’t just with Lin Wu or the other factions—it was about taking control. His name was already known in the shadows of Donghai, and now, it would be known in the light as well. The illegal circles, the power struggles—none of that mattered if he didn’t have control over his destiny.
And right now, it was clear: he wasn’t just fighting for survival. He was fighting for dominance.
Back at the Lin residence, Su Mei and Lin Yuzhen went about their daily routines, unaware of the brewing storm that would soon come crashing into their lives. But Lin Wen, after speaking with Jiang Ning, felt a strange sense of calm amidst the chaos. He had made his choice, and there was no turning back now.
“I’ll protect them, no matter what,” Lin Wen muttered to himself, as he looked out the window, his mind resolute.
And as the wind swept through Donghai, it carried with it the whispers of power, of alliances, and of a future that was still very much in the making. Whatever came next, they would face it together.
