บท 178: Last Man Standing
After quickly setting up, the picture taken by the reporter were projected to screen clearly.
The crowd gasped.
Some people even contacted their respective family members who happened to know something about the younger master of Liu family.
"Hey, if she's really the wife of Liu Zijian and not the twin of Miss Han, then what would it mean?"
"What is the name of Liu Zijian's wife?"
"I'm asking my uncle if he could check the details, let's wait."
"Hold on, I have an access of the university file, the woman looks like Han Meixiu."
"You went in the same university as hers?"
"Yes. But she's not really that sociable unlike her other cousin Han Mingxia so almost everyone forgot her after graduation."
"Who is Han Meixiu, the woman with Liu Zijian or Miss Han?"
The crowd was seemingly excited as if they were uncovering a secret of a powerful family. They were like detectives unveiling the truth behind this huge 'scandal'.
"Everyone! I have a response!"
The crowd shifted their attention to the woman.
"Liu Zijian's wife is Han Meixiu. They were married months ago.."
"What! Han Meixiu doesn't have a twin. Then would it mean that Third Young Master Chen made someone look like her to be engaged to him? Is he that..." The woman couldn't continue anymore as her voice was clearly reverberating in the entire place gaining multiple reactions from different people.
Chen Wujing face turned into different shades of colors as his emotions were chaotically making him crazy.
"Where is he?" He asked as he stormed out the venue.
"Master Chen, the young master told us to wait for him at home."
He followed the men and eventually crossed path with Liu Zijian.
He normally wanted to say few words to him but he was treated like an air by the young man.
Recalling the unrest and reactions of people inside, he swallowed down his anger.
Unless he confirmed the truth from his son, it would be better not to provoke anyone yet.
Liu Zijian arrived in front of the door and was asked to removed what ever electronic gadget he has on his body.
He obliged and went inside.
There were a set of elegantly designed sofa in front of a big monitor.
Chen Dewei was occupying one seat.
"Where is my wife?"
Those were the first set of words Liu Zijian asked. His voice sounded cold and obviously suppressing his anger.
"Second Young Master Liu, I also don't have any idea where is she."
The man lazily answered.
Chen Dewei recalled the conversation he had with Madam Bai.
That woman, even though her words were sharp they were the truth.
It was the previous day when Madam Bai unexpectedly visited him.
***
"You know why I'm here. I'm still waiting for your decision to give me those."
The woman said as she comfortably sat on the seat provided to her.
"I will not change my decision."
"You will."
Chen Dewei looked irritatingly at the woman.
"Han Meixiu. Isn't she..."
The mere mention of the young woman's name made Chen Dewei attentive beyond reason.
"What do you mean?"
"Third Young Master Chen, how about I'll help you?"
He didn't answer for a time. He studied the woman's reaction There was a subtle smile hanging on her lips. It was a kind of smile that meant anything and nothing at the same time.
There was an indescribable feeling of oppression circling around her.
"In exchange of what you need?"
The woman only smiled before speaking again.
"Let me tell you an honest unpopular opinion. You will never get the woman. Even if you try to abduct her again. Besides, don't you think using the same tactic will only waste your resources but you will not get the result that you want."
"So, what do you suggest?"
"Perhaps you don't know, but Han women fall in love only once in their lifetime. From an outsider's point of view, Han Meixiu already loves Liu Zijian. Where do you think you'll position yourself?"
"If I can't have her love then I'll have her hate."
"Wrong. She might never nurture a hate if she's full of love. Unless you would kill of Liu Zijian in front of her, then you could earn what you wanted. The question would be, can you?"
"If that's the only way..."
Madam Bai shook her head.
"That's not the only way. You can never afford to face head on the Liu Family. They have more influence than you know."
"As if I care about it."
"What if there's another way?"
"What's the other way?"
"How much are you willing to risk?"
"..."
"If you want my help, I'll lend you a hand. But the result might not favor you. You have to remember, your opponent is Liu Zijian. The damage you've caused would make him more meticulous when protecting his wife. You, alone can't get her."
"If I can't do it, how confident are you that you can get Han Meixiu?"
"I have my way."
"What do you want as a bet?"
"Your life."
Chen Dewei paused and tried to read anything that he could on the woman's face. He never thought of betting with his own life.
"Are you willing?" Madam Bai subtly smiled as if they're talking about the price of an apple in the market.
***
When Chen Dewei's thoughts went back to reality, Liu Zijian was already sitting on the next seat beside him.
Both of them were facing the huge TV screen.
"Let us wait for a while." Chen Dewei said and leaned backwards. The last instruction he received was to sit with Liu Zijian in this room.
"It seems that you and Madam Bai worked together." Liu Zijian calmly stated but his heart was extremely restless. The only thing that's keeping him sane was the thought than Madam Bai would not hurt Han Meixiu.
"She helped you last time. I think this time, it's my turn to receive her help." Chen Dewei nonchalantly answered.
Liu Zijian fell silent. If he's not mistaken, Chen Dewei was telling him the truth that he didn't know where is his wife.
As the noise and discussions continued to heat up inside the venue, it was eerie quiet in the room where the two men were sitting.
The light was suddenly turned off and the TV turned on.
Like what the two expected, they saw Madam Bai.
They also saw Han Meixiu sleeping soundly on her lap as if she wasn't involve in any chaos.
"Should I wake up the princess to see that both of you are eagerly looking for her?" She chuckled as she mockingly looked at both men.
Nobody responded like what she expected.
"You boys are no fun at all." She continued as she gently brushed the young lady's hair.
"State what you want." Liu Zijian said. He's becoming impatient.
"You don't need to worry. All you have to do is to sit in this room and wait. Both of your guards have been taken care of."
Before they could react, the TV shut down and without any source of light it was extremely dark.
The two heightened their senses as they both observed each other's movement.
Liu Zijian stood up first and with an accurate calculation and swift movement he gave a quick and full forced jab to the man sitting beside him.
Chen Dewei waas caught off guard. Liu Zijian's movement was fast. But after he receiving some blows, he started to retaliate.
The fought with all their might releasing their anger against each other.
They failed to notice the changing composition of the air they were breathing in.
It was already too late when they realized the problem.
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