The Mad Young Master Falls Asleep Every Night to My Fragrance - Chapter 53

He Zhuo avoided his outstretched hand and casually found a place to sit down.

“Is there something you can’t say over the phone that you have to meet here?”

“It’s hard to explain over the phone, and it can’t express our sincerity.” Fang Yunfeng’s attitude changed drastically. “Young Master He, we were indeed wrong before. We apologize to you. We didn’t know you were the second young master of the He family in Jianghai City. We have offended you greatly, and we ask for your forgiveness.”

Fang Yunfeng immediately pulled Fang Qi over and made him apologize.

Fang Qi looked reluctant and said in a perfunctory manner, “Young Master He, I’m sorry for offending you before. Please be magnanimous and don’t hold it against a petty person like me.”

“A despicable person?” He Zhuo sneered. “I thought you didn’t know you were a person.”

“you–“

Fang Yunfeng pulled Fang Qi back and said kindly, “Second Young Master He, my son is still young and speaks without thinking. Please don’t take offense.”

He Zhuo smiled: “You can be criminally responsible at eighteen, what’s so strange about that?”

“No, no, Second Young Master He, we really want to talk to you and sincerely resolve this matter completely.”

He Zhuo cut to the chase: “What does County Chief Fang want to talk to me about?”

Fang Yunfeng sat down and said with a smile, “Young Master He, the reason we invited you out today is to ask you to withdraw your appeal against my son.”

“Didn’t you insist a few days ago that your son and I were fighting?”

“No, no, it’s all a misunderstanding.”

“Anything else?”

“There’s one more thing,” Fang Yunfeng said in a fawning tone, “I hope you can speak to your superiors and stop the investigation into our Fang family.”

“What, is County Chief Fang afraid of their investigation?”

“I have always been upright and honest, and I am dedicated to serving the people. What do I have to be afraid of?” Fang Yunfeng said with a troubled expression. “It’s just that if this kind of thing gets out, it won’t be good for everyone’s reputation.”

“A clear conscience fears no accusation. Since County Magistrate Fang is honest, upright, and acts with integrity, why should he be afraid of these things?” He Zhuo said sarcastically. “Or is it that County Magistrate Fang really has something to hide?”

Fang Yunfeng’s smile turned cold: “Second Young Master He, don’t be so stubborn.”

He Zhuo looked at him as if he were looking at a monkey making a show: “Not pretending anymore?”

“you–“

“County Chief Fang, if this is your attitude of sincerely apologizing, then I can tell you that I do not accept it.”

What do you want?

“Go and apologize to the Jiang family in person.” He Zhuo’s attitude was firm. “Also, you have three days to leave Luyang Township and never set foot in Luyang Township again!”

“You’re dreaming!” Fang Yunfeng shouted angrily. “I am the county magistrate of Lüyang County. What right do you have to tell me to leave?!”

How could he possibly just throw away the connections and power he’d painstakingly cultivated in Lüyang County over the years?!

This kid clearly wants to destroy the foundation he’s built over the years!

He Zhuo smiled: “Indeed, I’m not qualified. That’s why I’ve come to discuss this with you properly.”

Is this a discussion?

They’re obviously here to inform him!

Remembering the purpose of his visit today, Fang Yunfeng suppressed his anger, stood up to pour him a glass of wine, and continued to smile obsequiously: “Young Master He, we can apologize, but it’s really difficult for you to ask us to leave!”

“We’ve become friends through a fight. How about this, we both back down. I’ll bring gifts to apologize to the Jiang family in person, and you’re kind enough to forgive my mistake and drop the investigation against them.”

Fang Yunfeng pushed the ATM box in front of him: “If you agree, all of this is yours. From now on, as long as I am still serving in Lvyang County, you and the Jiang family will always have unimpeded access in Lvyang Township, free from any legal constraints.”

Fang Yunfeng’s meaning was clear: as long as this matter was settled today, money and power were no object.

Looking at the box full of bright red banknotes and gold bars in front of him, He Zhuo sneered: “Does County Chief Fang think I’d be short of something like this?”

“Besides, it’s not even certain whether your things are clean or not.”

Seeing that neither persuasion nor coercion worked, Fang Yunfeng coldly warned, “Second Young Master He, don’t be ungrateful!”

“In that case, there’s nothing to talk about.”

He Zhuo got up and left.

“I didn’t expect that you would become more and more capable after eight years, Chi Kuo.”

He Zhuo paused, his cold gaze meeting the man’s smiling eyes.

“Chi Kuo, do you remember who I am?”

What are you trying to say?

“Looks like you remember me?” Fang Yunfeng smiled. “That’s right. You were only twelve years old back then, and something like that happened. It must have been a big blow to you, so naturally you’d remember those of us who were involved in the case.”

“That case was sensational, and all the local police forces were mobilized, but unfortunately it was too late.”

“The scene was so horrifying that even I, someone who has seen many murder scenes, had nightmares for days. I still remember you lying in the hospital bed, emaciated and looking like a ghost from all the torture.”

He sighed, “I can’t believe eight years have passed in the blink of an eye. I wonder how your friend is doing now, whether he’s alive or dead, and whether he hates you.”

“I think even if he were alive, he would rather be dead, especially seeing how well you are doing now, he would hate you even more.”

He sized you up: “You’re just lucky to have been born into the He family, with their powerful backing. If the He family hadn’t found you back then, you’d be nothing more than a poor, insignificant kid. What right do you have to threaten me here?!”

He Zhuo scoffed disdainfully, “Fang Yunfeng, I’m not Lin Qi, you can do whatever you want to me. If you steal my credit, I’ll have to thank you for your guidance.”

Fang Yunfeng and Lin Qi were colleagues and mentor and apprentice back then. That case shocked the whole country and even made the front page of the news.

The case is very complicated. The higher-ups have sent many criminal investigation teams to investigate, but progress is still slow.

Finally, Lin Qi risked his life to infiltrate the enemy’s territory, putting himself in danger to find the truth, and finally solved the case.

The case was successfully solved, and all the police officers involved in the investigation received rewards and promotion opportunities. However, Lin Qi, who was the biggest contributor, was secretly pressured and bribed by Fang Yunfeng, who stole all the credit that should have belonged to Lin Qi.

As a result, Fang Yunfeng got a promotion, became rich and powerful, and was soon transferred to Luyang County as county magistrate, enjoying great prestige.

Fang Yunfeng’s expression suddenly turned serious: “He told you?”

Only he and Lin Qi knew about this. If Lin Qi hadn’t told him, how could this kid have known?

“If you don’t want people to know, then don’t do it in the first place. County Magistrate Fang, your good days are coming to an end.”

“You think you can bring me down?”

That’s utterly delusional!

“Me.”

Fang Yunfeng, enraged and embarrassed, retorted: “If it weren’t for the He family protecting you, what would you be?!”

He Zhuo smiled and said, “You can give it a try.”

After saying that, he turned and left.

Fang Yunfeng’s face darkened.

Fang Qi walked over, fearless, and said, “He’s just a hoodlum from a big city, what’s there to be afraid of?”

Snap!

Fang Yunfeng slapped him across the face: “You bastard! Even the provincial governor has to give him some face. Do you think the He family in Jianghai City is some ordinary wealthy family?!”

Fang Qi was stunned by the beating, but still unwilling to give up: “But He Zhuo is too arrogant. Are we just going to let him bully us without fighting back?”

Fang Yunfeng watched the man’s disappearing figure: “Of course not.”

–

Two days later, the Fang family still hadn’t come to apologize.

“Mr. He, what do we do now?”

“Plan remains unchanged.” He Zhuo took a drag of his cigarette, looked down at the girl who was building a snowman with Jiang Xu downstairs, and said, “Close the net.”

“clear.”

–

This year it’s Lunar New Year’s Eve, and they still had some New Year’s goods left from what they had bought before, so Jiang Shaoyang and Jiang Shuli went out to shop together.

Jiang Youxi and Jiang Xu were making dumplings with Aunt Jiang in the hall.

I had just finished making a few dumplings when I received a call from Jiang Shaoyang: “Mom! Xixi, it’s amazing news! You all need to check the news!!”

Following Jiang Shaoyang’s instructions, Jiang Youxi changed the TV channel and was shocked to see news that Fang Yunfeng had been arrested and was under investigation by the police on suspicion of multiple crimes, including bribery, embezzlement, and premeditated murder.

Even Fang Qi could not escape punishment.

After watching the entire process, Jiang Youxi realized how many acts of utter disregard for human life Fang Yunfeng had committed during his years in office in Lüyang County.

However, he used money to smooth things over and kept these things a secret.

Only today, after he was investigated by higher authorities, have his dirty deeds been exposed to the public, bringing justice to the victims.

After reading the news, Jiang Youxi was unable to calm down for a long time.

Jiang Shaoyang heard the sounds on the television as well, and he was overjoyed: “The Fang family has been committing crimes and oppressing the people in Luyang County for many years. They are a malignant tumor that our entire Luyang County cannot eradicate! Who is this great person who is so capable that they have managed to eliminate this long-standing malignant tumor of the Fang family in just a few days?”

“It must have been Dad who did it!” Jiang Xu jumped up. “Dad has been dealing with Fang Qi’s matter lately. He must have secretly helped us get rid of this scourge of the Fang family!”

Indeed, among them, only He Zhuo currently possesses this ability.

“Really?” Jiang Shaoyang was somewhat surprised. “Does He Zhuo really have such great abilities?”

“That’s right!” Jiang Xu said smugly. “Who is my dad? He’s a top-three billionaire on the Forbes list of the world’s richest people! He’s rich and powerful, and my mom will enjoy endless wealth and luxury with him!”

“Holy crap! A billionaire?! I’ve never seen anyone this rich in my entire life! Brother He Zhuo is amazing! Where is he? Give him the phone, I want to ride on this future billionaire’s luck!”

“Dad? Oh right, where’s Dad?” Jiang Xu went to the room but couldn’t find him. “Mom! Dad’s not home. Did he leave?”

Besides being busy with work, He Zhuo has also been dealing with the Fang family’s affairs lately, keeping him extremely busy. Jiang Youxi suddenly realized that she hadn’t seen He Zhuo for several days.

Jiang Youxi was about to get up to get her phone to make a call when she saw her uncle return.

“Uncle, have you seen He Zhuo?”

“He went home. Didn’t he tell you?”

Jiang Youxi was startled and quickly ran into the room to pick up her phone.

Sure enough, there were several missed calls from He Zhuo.

Perhaps because he couldn’t get through on the phone, He Zhuo finally left her a message on WeChat: “I have some things to take care of at the company, I have to go back now.”

Happy New Year to little Xixi!