Chapter 160: Deep Waters!

After a while, the two women washed their bodies with water and put on a few men's clothes.

From the two women's cries, Jiang Cheng understood the whole story.

It was just as he had thought.

Both of them had also been deceived by a woman named Zhang Hong; when they reached the destination, they were knocked unconscious.

When one of them woke up, she found herself in a basement; pleading, threatening, and cursing proved useless, only earning her a beating.

Later another woman arrived; as days passed, the two grew numb until they heard noises outside and realized it was a once‑in‑a‑lifetime chance.

"Benefactor, we truly don't know how to repay your kindness; please give us your address, and after we return we will explain the situation to our families— even if we have to smash pots and sell iron, we will repay you," one of the women said, moved to tears.

"Indeed, benefactor, if it weren't for you we would never have escaped the clutches of those two demons in this lifetime; you killed them, avenging us greatly."

The other woman looked at the two corpses on the ground, wishing she could skin and dismember them.

"No need to be formal."

Jiang Cheng waved his hand, "It's merely a small favor. After you leave here, what are your plans once you go back?"

The two women exchanged a glance.

"I haven't been home for almost two years, and I don't even know how my parents are now."

"I haven't been home for over a year either; I shouldn't have ignored their advice and followed that Zhang person— right!"

She clenched her teeth and said, "When I get back, I'll file a report. That Zhang woman caused me such misery; I swear I won't rest until I avenge this grievance!"

"Me too!"

A deep‑seated hatred flashed in their eyes.

"Reporting to the police isn't impossible, but I advise you not to do it."

Jiang Cheng suddenly said,

"Why?"

The two women simultaneously widened their eyes.

"This matter is far more complicated than you imagine."

Jiang Cheng let out a light sigh.

"Do you know where the companions you had before were taken?"

The two women shook their heads at the same time.

"Maiken Club, one of the biggest clubs in Outer City District; the woman who set you up, her son works there as a manager. I suspect that man has some background; going to the Law Enforcement Bureau to report may not help, and could even bring trouble onto you."

Upon hearing this, the women's faces changed.

They both come from ordinary families; they can't possibly fight someone like that.

"Moreover, I suspect such incidents aren't confined to this district; elsewhere there are similar people. The water here is likely very deep, and even I can't afford to stir it now."

"Benefactor, we... we will follow your advice and not file a report."

"Yes, we won't report, we won't report."

The two women turned pale with fear and quickly changed their words.

"I'm only giving you a suggestion; how you act is up to you."

Jiang Cheng shook his head.

"That's all for now. By the way, here's the money they had on them; you both take it."

He placed the few hundred yuan he had retrieved from the house in front of the two.

"Benefactor, this..."

The two women were so moved they could not speak.

"Alright, let's go. From now on be more careful and don't fall for traps so easily."

Jiang Cheng waved his hand.

"We will be careful."

"Benefactor, I live at No. 13 Bai Tian Road; if you have time later, please be sure to visit my home."

"Benefactor, my home is at Building 5, Unit 502, Xi Hua Yuan; if you have time, please definitely come."

After the two women gave their addresses, they each took some money and prepared to leave.

"Wait a moment."

Jiang Cheng reminded them, "On your way back, keep a low profile; don't let too many people see you. After you return, it's best to find a place to hide so your family won't spread the news."

"Keep a low profile? And also hide?"

The two women showed puzzled expressions.

"They wanted to sprint home and shout from eight hundred meters away, yet the benefactor told them not to make a scene, even demanding their families keep quiet?"

"Later some incidents may occur; if you stay at home you could face serious trouble, so it's best to hide first. Apart from your family, let no one know you've returned, nor where you're hiding. Remember this and don't take it lightly!"

"Alright, alright."

The two women still seemed a bit stunned.

Jiang Cheng watched them walk onto the street.

Then a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

What he hinted would happen next was, of course, to go after Zhang Hong.

Those two men were merely pawns.

Zhang Hong was the mastermind.

If you let her go, she'll come back in two days to look for Chen Sao and the others; if she still can't deceive Chen Sao, she'll resort to other methods.

By then she'll certainly notice that those two men have run into trouble; with defenses in place, it will be even harder to strike.

Therefore, it's best to act now and eliminate the future threat.

But if we eliminate her, her son will certainly not be satisfied and will inevitably search everywhere for himself.

If I act cleanly, I won't be exposed, but if those two women go back and cause a scene that everyone knows, and it reaches others' ears, there's no guarantee they won't get entangled and be troubled.

It's just that if he says it too plainly, what if it leaks out?

Hope they can take it seriously.

The next moment, he lifted his foot and walked toward the main street.

Before killing the two brothers, he, besides asking for Zhang Hong's address, also inquired about several places the latter often frequents.

The two reported that Zhang Hong is most likely now in a beauty salon called Urban Beauty Salon, and once she goes in, she basically stays there for two or three hours.

Since that's the case, he'll just wait nearby.

Such scum and degenerate, everyone should punish them! …

Urban Beauty Salon.

Just after finishing a little over an hour of facial treatment, Zhang Hong, while looking at herself in the mirror, struck various poses and unwittingly became intoxicated.

"Oh my, Sister Zhang, you are truly getting younger and younger."

A woman in her early twenties, dressed as a nurse, on the left smiled and said.

"Indeed, it looks like I'm 40, but actually about 18, even younger than me," said a similarly dressed woman on the right.

"You two only know how to say falsehoods to flatter me."

Zhang Hong glanced at the two, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but lift.

"Oh my, Sister Zhang, look at what you say, what's called a falsehood? We clearly said the truth, right, Yan Za?" the woman shot a sharp glance at her companion.

"Exactly, exactly, Sister Zhang, what you said is too hurtful," the woman on the right said with an aggrieved look.

"You two."

Zhang Hong laughed with her mouth unable to close.

She also felt that she looked very young.

Even if she can't keep up with these two youngsters nearby, it shouldn't be that different.

Seeing this, the woman on the left stepped forward a little and whispered, "Sister Zhang, our salon just received a batch of whitening injections yesterday; this batch is special. Since you're a regular, I've set aside a few for you. Would you like to try?"

"How is it special?" Zhang Hong asked curiously.

These whitening injections were bought by our proprietress at great cost from Inner City District; I heard the wealthy ladies in the city all use them. One injection can make a person look ten or so years younger!

"Is that true?"

Zhang Hong opened her mouth wide; she's already young enough, and if she gets this injection again, wouldn't she become youthful again? "Sister Zhang, when have we ever deceived you? That's a high‑tech product; our planet doesn't have it, it was specially brought from another planet."

"!"

Zhang Hong was stunned, then nodded vigorously.

"Yes, yes, yes, how many are left? I'll take them all!"

"Don't worry, Sister Zhang, I've set them aside for you, it's just…"

The woman on the left fidgeted halfway through her sentence.

"What is it? If you have something to say, speak up—why the secrecy?" Zhang Hong's face showed displeasure.

"Yes, yes, Sister Zhang, I told you before, it's a high‑tech product, the wealthy ladies of Inner City District are all snapping it up, so the price—yes, the price is a bit high."

(End of chapter)