Translator: CinderTL
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Afternoon, 5:00 PM
Rain poured heavily, and the entirety of Nanjiang seemed to be shrouded in a misty haze.
Tiny droplets slid down the floor-to-ceiling windows of towering buildings, gathering on the ground to form puddles.
The red sign with the four characters of Tian Heng Group cast a reflection from above, flickering in the rain.
Splash!
A long luxury car of Leroux brand screeched to a halt, its black tires disturbing the reflection in the water.
Upon seeing the license plate, the security immediately stood up and let the car pass.
The gate opened, and the Leroux slowly pulled up to the glass doors of the building.
At once, seven or eight men in suits appeared from inside the building, alertly watching the surroundings, their nerves tense, ready to assist as they opened the door for the car.
"Xu Qiang, where is my dad?"
A well-dressed Gao Xue, stepped out of the car. Her golden earrings swayed gently, and her long, slender legs clicked with each step due to her high heels.
"Miss, the president is in his office."
A young man in a black suit, dressed as an elite, respectfully replied.
"Oh."
Gao Xue responded indifferently, walking a few steps before suddenly glancing around at the seven or eight bodyguards.
"Xu Qiang, why are there so many people here all of a sudden?"
"They are here to protect you," Xu Qiang explained honestly.
"Protect?" Gao Xue furrowed her brows.
"Yes, this is the president's order, and you'll need to stay in the company tonight, temporarily."
Gao Xue's brows tightened further, a look of impatience spreading across her face.
"What is my dad doing? Why is he being so mysterious? Do I have any freedom or what?"
"Did he offend someone again?"
Xu Qiang fell silent, unsure how to explain.
Seeing his expression, Gao Xue was deeply dissatisfied. With a cold snort, she continued walking.
Click, click, click
The sound of footsteps echoed as they approached the elevator. The gray floor tiles reflected the warm pale light from the ceiling.
"By the way, has the research institute issue been resolved?"
Gao Xue hesitated in front of the elevator, disgust evident in her voice. "That Chen Yun disgusts me. I don't want to see her for even a day."
"We're working on it."
Xu Qiang nodded quickly and pressed the elevator button.
At that moment, someone was still using the elevator, and it was about six or seven floors away.
"What do you mean 'working on it'?"
Gao Xue's face grew more displeased as she scolded, "Do you know how much Chen Yun makes me sick? Acting with her every day is..."
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!
Xu Qiang's phone suddenly vibrated. He frowned and pulled it out, glancing at the screen.
[Fatty]
"Mm?"
His expression turned serious, a sense of unease rising in his chest.
He looked around, and soon, his gaze froze upon a figure in the courtyard outside the building.
"What are you doing? Haven't you been listening to me?!"
"Do you believe I'll tell my dad and let him—"
Bang!!!
A loud crash erupted as the glass window on the left side of the building's bottom floor shattered. A azure figure with a horn rushed forward.
"Protect the young lady!!"
Xu Qiang's face turned pale as he finally reacted.
The azure figure stirred up a whirlwind. The surrounding bodyguards, their faces terrified, hesitated for only a moment before drawing their guns and shooting.
Bang, bang, bang!
The gunfire rang out, flames shooting from the barrels.
However, the azure figure continued its unstoppable charge, with every bullet sounding like it had struck steel, ringing with a sharp clang.
"Not good!"
"He's a modified human!"
Xu Qiang's face went pale, quickly glancing towards the elevator.
Four floors, three floors, two floors...
Bang!
A bodyguard blocking the way was struck in the head by a punch. Blood sprayed like juice from a burst watermelon.
The figure crashed to the ground, flipping over a few of the others.
"Quick, to the elevator!"
Xu Qiang's heart raced in terror as he dragged Gao Xue toward the elevator, but they were still a floor away.
Bang!!
The tiles cracked again, and several more bodyguards were sent flying, their chests caving in.
The azure figure closed the distance rapidly, its horned head glowing with red light. Only a few meters remained.
Ding!!
Finally, the elevator reached the first floor.
Xu Qiang's face lit up with joy, quickly pulling Gao Xue, who was already scared stiff, into the elevator.
"Close it!"
"Close it now!!"
He frantically pressed the close door button, and the gray metal doors began to close slowly.
Bang!!!
A bodyguard in a black suit was blasted into the door, crashing into the nearby tiles and cement walls. The impact caused the elevator doors to shake slightly.
Until the final moment, the metal doors almost shut completely.
Outside, the gap was getting smaller and smaller. Xu Qiang kept his eyes fixed on the movement outside, his heart in turmoil.
"Ah Biao and the others are on the roof."
"As long as they are there, it will definitely not..."
Click!
Suddenly, a azureish-black hand with five fingers reached in, just in time to catch the elevator doors at the last moment.
With a violent burst of force, the elevator doors were ripped open to both sides.
Ah!!!
Gao Xue screamed, collapsing to the ground in fear.
Xu Qiang's face went pale. He raised his gun and aimed at the horned head of the intruder.
Bang, bang, bang!
The gunfire rang out, but the sound of bullets hitting the target came back, clanging against the azure figure's body.
Xu Qiang cried out in pain as a bullet ricocheted, piercing his left shoulder.
"You!"
Bang!!
Without even looking, Chen Feng slammed a punch into Xu Qiang's chest.
With a crunch, his suit and flesh caved inward, and the elevator wall buckled slightly.
"Please don't kill me, please don't kill me!"
Gao Xue collapsed to the ground, her face pale as tears streamed down her face.
[Fear+1!]
[Fear+1!]
[Fear+1!]
The fear prompts appeared continuously as Chen Feng expressionlessly moved forward, grabbing Gao Xue's hair and dragging her out of the elevator.
Ignoring her painful screams, the azure-shelled head raised slightly, its bright red eyes locking onto the surveillance camera.
Chen Feng's voice was low, deliberately changing his tone, "Gao Tian Heng."
"You have thirty seconds."
He knew Gao Tian Heng could see this.
As long as the other side wanted Gao Xue alive, they would have to come down and face him.
If they didn't want to, he had plenty of ways to escape.
"Please don't kill me! Please, don't kill me!"
Gao Xue sat on the cold ground, crying and begging for her father to save her.
[Fear+1!]
[Fear+1!]
[Fear+1!]
"You're too weak."
"Everything you have was given by your father. By yourself, you're just like wild grass, easily trampled and discarded."
Chen Feng's voice was low as he stood beneath the surveillance camera, deliberately provoking her.
Gao Xue trembled even more, quickly looking up at the camera, crying and pleading with her father.
[Fear+1!]
[Fear+1!]
[Fear+1!]
"Everything that's happening to you now is your own doing. Your so-called arrogance and dignity mean nothing in the face of fear."
"Open your eyes and look carefully. You think your father is all-powerful, but in reality..."
"He can do nothing."
Chen Feng sneered as he looked at the elevator surveillance and spoke slowly.
He wanted to provoke Gao Tian Heng to the point where he would want to kill him personally.
Finally, the elevator's numbers began to count down.
Nineteen, eighteen, seventeen...
Fear prompts continued to appear as Chen Feng grabbed Gao Xue by the neck like trash.
Ding!
Finally, the elevator reached its destination, and the metal doors slammed open!
(End of the Chapter)
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