Chapter 68 Ruthless
sneered, closing his eyes slightly. "Oh. So your family is very rich." He pointed towards a cool spot under a large tree where students from the three classes were gathered to take shelter from the h...Chapter 68: Impressive
Everyone has experiences that are unforgettable, even in the passage of time.
For example, the first time they see a sky full of fireworks overhead. For example, feeling the world's splendor for the first time amidst opulence and grandeur. For example, being struck by the magnificent madness at a live sports event. For example, vibrant figures fading from life like dazzling fireworks.
For instance, the first heartbreak. The first time feeling weak and helpless, the helplessness of one's fate being turbulent and unpredictable.
For these people in front of them, their lives are never short on unforgettable experiences, and they continuously seek this kind of thrill. For example, evading a scandal with a celebrity, driving high-performance cars at over 170 kilometers per hour, spending today at a yacht party in Shanghai and tomorrow gambling extravagantly in Hong Kong. They pursue all thrilling things to fill the emptiness in their lives.
But what's happening now is utterly absurd.
It makes these people's backs look like evenly arranged wooden stakes under the setting sun, each stake staring dumbly at the scene before them.
Su Cun and his group turn to leave, and Lin Luoran’s tall and graceful posture stands out sharply in everyone's eyes. They might have seen women of this appearance and stature before, but because she is now on the opposing side, there's a sense that she is unattainable, like she is looking down on them. This kind of feeling can provoke any male to feel agitated.
"We'll see about this; today’s incident isn't over yet." Someone in the crowd says harshly, his tone filled with menace. Those around him know he has the authority to say such things, given his connections within the provincial government office, and there's substance behind his words.
A man with a prominent cheekbone, driving this year’s newly released Land Rover Discovery 2—a rising star in the real estate industry in southwestern China—grins and says, "Hey fellas, could you leave your names You never know when we might meet again."
"Today's incident is indeed excessive," said one person. Judging from his profound government background and family cultivation, he likely holds a high rank, which gives him an air of official authority. "Given the situation now, it’s not something that can be easily resolved; I wonder if you’re ready to take responsibility"
One by one, resounding voices show the potential for immense power and resources behind them, hinting at a major upheaval.
This is also a series of heavyweights dropping bombs. They intend to thoroughly crush this group of troublemakers who have suddenly appeared out of nowhere, making them pay the price for everything they've done.
Su Cun's feet stopped. Lu Nannan glanced at him and then turned around, stretching out her hand. After seeing how Su Cun went against the norm with such a bold person like Lu Nannan, they naturally became wary.
However, instead of seeing the tricks on Lu Nannan's hands, what they saw was her raising the middle finger at people who were threatening them and boasting about their status!
The women, with tearful eyes as they continued speaking emotionally into their phones, were stunned speechless. A group of fierce-looking individuals froze in various poses, their eyes suddenly widening. The malicious smiles on their faces seemed to be stuck there.
Su Cun and his team left behind their backs against the backdrop of snowflakes falling everywhere.
A tough life doesn't need an explanation.
The luxurious cars drove off aggressively, causing this gathering which had originally occupied half the villa area to fall apart in a short while. Yi Li Huan and her group left one after another by car. Seeing such a sight, everyone in the villa hotel was too scared to even breathe loudly. The celebration banners were left hanging lonely outside one of the villas.
Su Cun and company also packed their bags and headed out. Su Cun wasn't stupid, nor was the other side. There must have been complex connections involving so many people, which meant that they could easily become entangled in them. If they were to stay for the night here, it would probably be disadvantageous since there weren’t many of them anyway. Su Cun wasn’t rash enough to do such a thing. Having an advantage required favorable terrain, timing and people's support; lacking any one of these was unacceptable.
If they didn't retreat strategically now, this wouldn't be toughness but stupidity. Liu Rui and Xue Yiyang did not say anything and simply nodded when Su Cun told them to take their things properly. Although the atmosphere remained tense between them, such obedient behavior clearly wasn’t in line with their characters.
When Su Cun created Facebook earlier, they had been somewhat reluctant to believe it, thinking that he was “washing their brains.” However, today's events made them recognize a completely different Su Cun from start to finish. This was the kind of person who would take decisive and ruthless action when necessary.
Those years, they had played games together, skipped classes together, discussed girls on campus, dreamed about their ideal partners, sang songs together, and talked about their future under starry nights as time flew by year after year.
In university, they lived their lives independently far from home for the first time. They planned their futures in full detail at the start but would occasionally call each other to chat when they felt down at night and meet up near the school gate to drink beer together. It was as if nothing had changed.
But life never gave anyone a chance to prepare, always rushing forward like riding on a rocket. Life could also turn upside down in an instant, bringing about a completely new layout.
Like Xue Yiyang, Liu Rui couldn't accept that Su Cun had already become such a famous person as reported online, leaving everyone else behind—especially his close friends who were all on the same starting line. Thus, when something like the car accident happened and even hospitalization occurred, he didn’t let Su Cun know about it at the time. Instead, he handled everything strongly to prove something, such as not wanting to admit defeat.
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(In the translation provided above, the last sentence is slightly incomplete in the original Chinese text. The full meaning can only be inferred based on context.)
However, what happened today made the two of them see Su Cen's change. He now possesses a certain unspoken courage that can inspire others.
"Are you guys okay" When getting into the car, Su Cen asked Sun Bing and Li Jun who were driving. Blood stains could be seen on Li Jun’s hands; it was unclear whether they came from when he fought or if his knuckles had been broken during the fight. Sun Bing also had some bruises on his head. These two men definitely fulfilled their duties to the best of their abilities, as Du Dawei's unit is known for producing outstanding soldiers who are not without reason.
"In our line of work, we always assume the worst in any situation, but compared to that, this can be considered a minor incident. It’s not bad enough to call it terrible," Li Jun laughed breezily, showing none of his previous imposing demeanor; he now appeared like an honest soldier.
“Of course,” Sun Bing added, "We would rather deal with these small incidents than see major ones."
Su Cen nodded. From the perspective of Sun Bing and Li Jun, not having to break out from a bloody situation could be considered a minor incident. But today's actions probably caused quite a stir; half of Southwest China might be shaken by this event after today. Many people will think that they have made a huge mistake. This is just like playing with fire – they are courting disaster and heading towards their own destruction, like stirring up a hornet’s nest. The following day, this hive may well explode.
However, the parties involved do not seem to be overly concerned about it now; they have put aside that tense atmosphere of impending doom. A jeep and a business Buick left the county and sped onto the national highway towards their way back to Rongcheng. They didn't see the fancy car convoy that had raced ahead of them, ignoring traffic lights and causing destruction.
Liu Rui sat in Lu Nan's jeep chatting with Li Pengyu, Wang Weiwei, and Lin Zouwu.
In the business vehicle, Lin Luo ran along the window edge, her right elbow resting on her knee, propping up a jaw that wasn't as dramatic as leaning against a pencil but close enough. A cool breeze followed the temperature rise of the sunset plains, causing her hair to flutter slightly.
They had just thrown Yi Lihuan, one of the prominent young men in Southwest China, into a predicament and flashed their guns at some notorious figures in Rongcheng's underworld. Now under the glow of the setting sun, Lin Luo's beautiful face seemed unusually serene.
Noticing Su Cen looking at her, Lin Luo turned around and lazily curled her little finger along her lip before smiling at him, "Hey, it was a good day today. Before I thought you were just a pushover who only knew how to be mean to me, never letting me do what I wanted or being bullied by me. Today’s events have somewhat overturned my impression of you; now I believe that you actually have the capability and the gumption to handle small businesses and so forth. Many girls were staring at you and that transsexual in a daze."
Su Cen was both amused and exasperated by her words, "You could just praise me without adding this part."
Xue Yiyang quickly protested, “That’s not true. I only saw people of all genders despising us; even more so for Su Cen who must be the worst off after today. People might be talking behind his back now and tomorrow, everyone will know about him. It's no wonder women are like this when they get riled up.” After saying this, Xue Yiyang felt that something was amiss in the atmosphere, so he quickly added to Lin Luo with a smile that almost split his face, "Of course, I don't mean you."
Guo Xiaozhong nodded in agreement.
Lin Luran went "Oh" and then looked at Su Cen with a watery gaze, saying, "So if I become infatuated with you, will that be okay"
Schuyi Yang's big eyes were wide open in shock. Guo Xiaozhong dared not say a word. Inside the Buick business car, it was momentarily silent.
Many police cars had already parked at the highway entrance ahead, and the red and blue flashing lights of the police cars dotted this twilight hour where clouds were enveloped by golden yellow and dark hues.
Near the midpoint of the national road on the outer side of Dayi County in Xiling County territory, seven or eight luxury vehicles were parked by the roadside, attracting people from a nearby town to stick their heads out and watch these heavenly objects.
People coming down from the luxury cars made phone calls.
Whether it was because of inner shock or the aftereffects of speeding on the highway, some smokers’ hands were still slightly trembling as they held cigarettes.
"What They have guns, real ones! What’s going on here Why didn’t we stop them! Young Master Yi has been set up today. Do you know that What are those people above your team doing"
Someone angrily threw their phone and turned around. This small group of people's vehicles were aimlessly driven down from the Xiling Snow Mountain, finally stopping here. They had already sent people out in all directions to find solutions.
The person who had thrown his phone looked back at the slightly shocked gazes of the seven or eight men and women beside him and said with a strange expression, "Brother Zhang called for help too, but they still couldn’t stop them. Including the traffic bureau chief who was alarmed, there are now three waves of police checkpoints. But they’re letting those people back into Chengdu! What kind of people are these"
With the year-end approaching in recent days, there were countless matters to attend to. I was called out temporarily today and returned feeling dizzy from drinking, but I still managed to focus on writing it all down. Every chapter put out is done with great effort; truly, the quantity doesn’t do justice to my brothers.
Still not strong enough, asking for some support in voting.
I really want to find a brick to smash my head so that ideas can flow directly into the computer and I could type out an essay non-stop. Still accumulating strength, looking forward to when madness comes around.轉碼失敗！請您使用右上換源切換源站閱讀或者直接前往源網站進行閱讀！