Chapter 388 Men with wives and daughters should think twice before preying on someone else's sister!
?Zhang Wei's nod was more of an affirmation than a gesture. "So, that must be it. Chen Yulan must have known about the threats. She chose Liu Ming – a lesser evil compared to the Councilman's son – to protect you."
A bitter realization washed over Chen Dong's face. "It... it might be true."
Zhang Wei's tone turned accusatory, his words sharp as he stepped closer. "Do you realize it now? Your inaction forced her hand. What kind of brother does that make you?" His mockery was a piercing blade, forcing Chen Dong to the edge.
Chen Dong's fists clenched, his nails digging into his palms. "I'll kill that bastard Fan Jun!"
Zhang Wei's laugh, however, was devoid of humor. "And then what? Get yourself thrown behind bars? Ruin what's left of Chen Yulan's life as she scrambles to bail you out?"
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Chen Dong's realization, chasing away the shadows of anger from his face. "You're right. I was being impulsive. But when did you start sounding like the wise one, Zhang Wei?"
Zhang Wei's grinned, confidently. "It's not me who's matured. You're just being stupid."
"..."
Chen Dong's response was a silent, frustrated stare.
He drew a deep breath, his chest rising and falling in the cool night air, gathering his thoughts for a reply. But before he could speak, Yu Lei emerged from the shadows, her approach almost spectral. In her hands, she held a collection of mini LED lights, each attached to a miniature device.
The lights twinkled like a cluster of stars in her palm. "Husband, these are the trackers I installed. I've removed them all," she said, her voice tinged with a reluctance that shimmered in her eyes.
Zhang Wei's eyebrows twitched in disbelief. "How many are those?"
Yu Lei attempted a nonchalant shrug. "Not many."
Unsatisfied, Zhang Wei pressed further. "Give me a number."
System hesistated, it's voice tinged with a guilty conscience. [I... forgot.]
Zhang Wei shook his head, a mix of amusement and exasperation at the system's unreliablity.
He then redirected his focus to Chen Dong, who was still visibly shaken by Yu Lei's unexpected display. "Brother Dong, it's time you were completely honest about this councilman and his son. Or are you content with hiding behind a woman's skirts?"
Chen Dong snapped out of his daze, his expression hardening as he met Zhang Wei's piercing gaze.
Zhang Wei's words had struck a nerve, prompting a deep sense of resolve within him.
He divulged every detail he knew about the councilman's son, Fan Jun, his voice steady but laced with underlying resentment.
Ten minutes later, as the final pieces of the story were laid bare, Zhang Wei murmured, almost to himself, "So, he's already engaged..."
Chen Dong's voice was bitter, a caustic edge sharpening his words. "Yes, the scoundrel wanted Yulan as a concubine."
A flicker of intrigue passed through Zhang Wei's eyes. "Interesting... Men with wives and daughters should think twice before preying on someone else's sister." His voice was low, a dangerous undertone resonating within it.
Chen Dong, catching the ominous glint in Zhang Wei's eyes, frowned with concern. "There's no need for rash actions, Zhang Wei. We should plan this carefully."
Zhang Wei's response was decisive, "Let's meet her tomorrow."
"Huh?" Chen Dong's shock was evident, fully aware of the implications. 'She' was the councilman's fiancée.
This was akin to stepping directly into the viper's den.
But Zhang Wei was undeterred by Chen Dong's astonishment. His mind was already racing, plotting a strategy to damage Fan Jun deeply.
In that moment of strategic contemplation, the tranquility of the night was shattered by a sudden, ear-splitting explosion.
Boooom!
The blast erupted right in front of the garage, sending a deafening roar through the neighborhood.
The shockwaves rippled through the air, the ground trembling beneath their feet.