A Chan – CH 085

Chapter 85: The Mantis Stalks the Cicada (3)

Liu Ying smiled and smoothed things over. “Oh dear, Old Cheng, why are you being so fierce? What’s with all this talk of death and life? It’s not that serious. Boss Zhang hasn’t found anything, has he?”

“But Fuming will eventually go bankrupt and be liquidated! Those accounts can’t be hidden!” Cheng Chuan leaned forward, his eyes behind his glasses cold and fierce. “I’ve already heard rumors that Zhang Moyun contacted some foreign auditing teams during his trip to Beijing. He took that 90 million, and he’s not telling anyone what he’s doing with it. It’s obvious he’s trying to get rid of Fuming and start over. Once he catches his breath, he’ll come back to settle scores with the traitor! I even think he’s already starting to suspect us!”

These words silenced Liu Ying and Zhang Fengming. Zhang Fengming suddenly slapped his thigh loudly and said, “Hey, if only he hadn’t reacted so quickly when the brakes failed.”

Liu Ying said, “You really want Boss Zhang dead? Actually, he’s always been good to us.”

The two men were silent for a moment. Cheng Chuan slowly said, “What else can we do but kill him? The reason we haven’t been found out yet is that he trusted us too much in the past. Fengming, you know his nature; he’s more ruthless than a wolf. Once he discovers we’ve stabbed him in the back, he’ll kill us even if it means mutual destruction.”

Zhang Fengming scratched his head and said, “Think of another way… last time… I was too soft-hearted. I only wanted to seriously injure or cripple him so he couldn’t handle things. Who knew he’d be so lucky, only getting a few scrapes? Old Cheng, you’re smart; think of something.”

Cheng Chuan, clearly prepared, said, “Yingying and I have discussed this. As long as she’s willing to sacrifice some of her reputation and let Zhang Moyun die in her bed—they’ve had rumors before involving a romantic relationship—plus, Fuming’s issue is very sensitive with provincial and municipal leaders right now. As long as the evidence is solid, the police will most likely close the case quickly.”

Liu Ying’s expression was indifferent, unreadable. Zhang Fengming: “But how do we do that? The police aren’t easy to fool.”

Liu Ying got up, made them both a cup of hot tea, and said, “Can I give you an idea? A few times before, when Boss Zhang got drunk, I took him to the villa in Yanghuai Lane to rest. That house has always been in his name, but he doesn’t know it and probably doesn’t remember it well when he’s drunk. How about we go there?”

Cheng Chuan stared at her: “That house is in his name? You arranged it?”

Liu Ying smiled: “I arranged it.”

Zhang Fengming clicked his tongue twice: “That’s why women are so cunning; the most poisonous heart is a woman’s! You had a backup plan all along. Liu Ying, are you resentful that Zhang Moyun has always looked down on you, so you’re squeezing money out of Fuming like crazy?”

Liu Ying walked over and kissed him on the lips, saying sweetly, “What do I need him for? You’re enough for me.”

Cheng Chuan chuckled, Liu Ying giggled, then walked over to him, plopped down on his lap, and the two shared a passionate kiss. Zhang Fengming merely watched with a half-smile, as if it were commonplace.

The three discussed some operational details, even including how Liu Ying would verbally provoke and humiliate Zhang Jingchan’s mother, Wu Xinhui. Once she believed her husband’s infidelity, then, given their already strained relationship, with the family ruined, who would bother investigating the case further?

Li Weiyi listened, her heart trembling. She couldn’t imagine what Zhang Jingchan must have felt hearing these words.

Zhang Jingchan stood motionless, like a statue. For a moment, Li Weiyi reached out and touched his face, finally feeling a few drops of moisture in his warm eyes.

Li Weiyi felt her heart suffocating.

After finishing their discussion, the three finally left.

Zhang Jingchan and Li Weiyi emerged from behind the cabinet. Li Weiyi immediately grabbed his hand, looking at his face, and said, “Don’t be sad. We really gained the upper hand today. Their plans for the attack were exactly the same time and place; they can’t possibly harm your father this time! We’ll go back and tell your father that with his abilities, he can definitely take them down! We’ll also tell Ding Chenmo that we overheard it, and then we’ll have Captain Ding lie in wait, catch them red-handed, and prove it was attempted murder—enough to put them in jail for life!”

Zhang Jingchan’s eyes were still red, eyes filled with hatred. However, his expression was calm as he looked at Li Weiyi and slowly pulled a recording pen from his pocket; the light was on.

Li Weiyi also stared at the recording pen, then her gaze slowly moved upwards, meeting his eyes.

Li Weiyi wrapped her arms around his neck, clinging to him like a giant octopus, and began to shake him wildly with ecstatic joy.

Zhang Jingchan let her do as she pleased, gripping the recording pen tightly, and smiled softly.