Vol. 1 - Ch. 139 - Nightmare

“HuMing, when are you coming back to school?”

Ye QiuXue looked at him, a bit of anticipation in her gaze.

But HuMing just waved a hand casually, “I’ll go back eventually, just not yet.” He glanced at Ye QiuXue, a faint hint of emotion in his eyes. “See you next time, Ye QiuXue.”

“Yeah, see you next time.”

Ye QiuXue believed that once things with Lee Tian were resolved, HuMing would come back to school like normal. She turned, quietly closed the door, and leaned against the window, watching his silhouette fade away.

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Meanwhile, Lee Tian had sought out Yu YueLuo in person, trying to understand the full story behind everything that had happened.

During this time, his company was nearing collapse, and many in the Lee family were dissatisfied with him, even calling for his removal.

Lee Tian had long since lost the will to manage the business. Right now, all he wanted was revenge against HuMing and the Han family!

Yet, HuMing was slippery. From the Han family’s doorstep, Lee Tian hadn’t even caught a glimpse of him.

It was as if HuMing knew he was there and was purposely staying inside.

Returning home, Lee Tian calmed himself and thought things over carefully.

How had HuMing managed all this? He couldn’t have pulled off so much if he were working alone.

And how had someone gotten into his home? He’d secured his safe and hadn’t allowed anyone inside aside from work matters.

Lee Tian closed his eyes, searching his memory for any suspicious person.

Suddenly, someone came to mind—a prime suspect.

He took out his phone and sent a message to his hired men, only to be met with silence. It was as if his messages had vanished into thin air!

Seeing this, Lee Tian’s eyes widened, his fists clenching with bitterness. 

Now, he was truly alone; even his own men had betrayed him!

Liang Feng had likely already relocated his wife and child. Even if Lee Tian tried to find them now, it’d be too late.

Lee Tian was sure this was all HuMing’s doing. Without HuMing, none of this would’ve happened.

Now, all Lee Tian wanted was to tear HuMing to pieces.

But he needed a way to draw HuMing out. If HuMing wanted to hide, then he’d force him to come out!

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Lately, Han ShuYi had also noticed something unusual about Lee Tian.

On several occasions, he’d seen Lee Tian lurking in the shadows as he left school.

[Is that guy stalking me?]

Han ShuYi frowned, a heavy look on his face. 

He wasn’t sure what Lee Tian was planning, but if his father’s words were right, Lee Tian was desperate enough to do anything. Searᴄh the Novelƒire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Moreover, he’d just broken off the engagement with Li Yue, leaving Lee Tian with no allies.

According to his father, the Lee family was on the verge of collapse and would soon be acquired by someone else.

Lee Tian was now nothing but a desperate man on the run.

As his car slowly drove him home, Han ShuYi received a message.

His classmates seemed to be planning a gathering, and many had already agreed to it.

After all, the honors class had intense academic pressure, and going out was a good way to unwind.

As one of the core class members, Han ShuYi’s decision would influence many others.

He glanced at HuMing’s closed door.

He remembered that HuMing had recently gained the favor of many classmates.

At this rate, HuMing’s past reputation would be completely wiped away!

Naturally, Han ShuYi didn’t want to see things turn out this way. Although he didn’t know why HuMing hadn’t yet returned to school, this was a good opportunity.

[I’ll be going.]

Meanwhile, in his room, HuMing read Han ShuYi’s message.

He was very satisfied with Han ShuYi’s decision—after all, this would give Lee Tian the perfect chance to make his move.

Of course, Lee Tian hated him, but he also hated the Han family. 

If he could capture Han ShuYi, that would be a new bargaining chip for Lee Tian.

HuMing rubbed his chin, his eyes sharp with intent.

Just then, his phone rang.

HuMing picked it up and saw that Liang Feng was calling him.

“Lee Tian has likely figured out what we’re up to on this end.”

“Mm, stay hidden for now. I’ll handle the rest.”

“Are you sure? I can help you.”

“No need. I work better alone, and others would only get in my way.”

HuMing sounded arrogant, but he was simply being honest.

He could execute his plan flawlessly, but if anyone else was involved, things could go wrong, forcing him to clean up after them. That would just add unnecessary work for him.

“Alright. How should I contact you after this?”

“I’ll find you when the time comes.”

“Understood.”

Liang Feng didn’t ask any more questions. The fact that HuMing was even sharing this much was more than enough.

While he was curious about HuMing’s true identity, he understood that some things were best left alone—it wouldn’t benefit him to dig any deeper.

Right now, he was at the high-speed rail station with his wife and child, waiting for their train. Soon, they would leave this wretched place behind.

It was a city that had brought him wealth but kept him bound for so long.

“Hope that bastard Lee Tian rots in hell.”

Liang Feng muttered under his breath while his wife and child beside him eagerly watched for the train’s arrival.

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Under a sky of lightning and thunder, Han YunXi stood staring at the distant cliff, where, just ahead of her, Lee Tian was gripping Han ShuYi’s throat with a crushing force, preventing him from making a sound.

Han ShuYi’s face had turned a sickly purple, clearly struggling for air.

Lee Tian’s mouth moved as he taunted him, but Han YunXi couldn’t make out the words.

Just as she stepped forward, HuMing suddenly appeared from behind at the edge of the cliff.

He grabbed Lee Tian’s hand, which held a gleaming dagger!

HuMing’s face was strained as he struggled to stop Lee Tian, who was thrashing like a madman, trying to plunge the dagger into HuMing’s chest.

As HuMing’s strength waned, he suddenly turned to Han YunXi and gave her a faint smile.

That smile sent a chill through her, a cold sweat breaking out across her body.

She instinctively reached out, but HuMing pushed Lee Tian, and together, they tumbled over the cliff’s edge!

“No!”

Han YunXi’s eyes shot open, and she shouted instinctively, her whole body tense like a startled animal.

She looked around her familiar room, gasping for breath, her back drenched in cold sweat.

Fortunately, it was just a nightmare...