Chapter 193: A Desperate Gamble

"What's going on?" I asked with a heavy expression.

"Uncle Zheng said someone in his family has fallen seriously ill, and he really can't come!" the person below said cautiously.

Hearing this, I looked helplessly at the people before me. Although two of them had some skills, compared to Uncle Zheng, all of us combined might not be able to beat him. Without Uncle Zheng, our big backer, something might go wrong today, especially at such a critical time. The timing of Uncle Zheng's family member falling ill was too coincidental, as if it had been arranged beforehand.

I took out my phone and dialed Uncle Zheng's number. Sure enough, it wouldn't go through. I understood Uncle Zheng; he must have encountered something, or been bought off by the Zheng family. But the former was more likely; after all, Uncle Zheng had been with the Old Matriarch for so many years, and his character was quite good. Through these few days of contact, I found that Uncle Zheng was indeed a very sentimental person.

I thought for a moment, gave some instructions to the people beside me, and then waited at the door, not planning to go out in a hurry.

Seeing that I wasn't leaving, Xiao Huan asked me in confusion, "Brother Yang Yun, aren't we leaving?"

"Don't worry, wait a moment!" I looked at my phone, calculating the time in my heart. I knew that even if we went out now, it would be meaningless; Zheng Han and Zheng Hong and the others must be waiting on the road to intercept us.

Xiao Huan didn't have many questions about my decision and sat quietly beside me, as if everything I said was right.

After waiting for about an hour or two, a group of people suddenly arrived outside. We were quite familiar with these people; it was Zheng Han and Zheng Hong and their group. They brought many people and rushed in.

Seeing these people, Xiao Huan grabbed my arm nervously.

Zheng Hong walked in, saw Xiao Huan and me, and said with a smile, "You're not planning to go out? Are you preparing to hide here for a lifetime?"

I looked at Zheng Hong and the others and said calmly, "You came directly because you couldn't hold back anymore? Wanting to act in broad daylight?"

"I say, Yang Yun, why are you doing this? How about this, I'll give you five million, and you stop meddling in this muddy water. This matter has nothing to do with you anyway, and five million is enough for you to use!" Zheng Hong said to me with a smile.

Hearing Zheng Hong's words, Xiao Huan and the people under the Old Matriarch's command looked at me nervously, fearing I would betray them.

"Five million, you're really generous!"

"Yang Yun, if I were you, I would definitely take the five million and leave. Look at you all, what do you have now? The people around you are almost gone, how can you fight us with just these few people? Surrender honestly now, and perhaps we'll be happy and let you go!"

"On what grounds? The Old Matriarch specifically wanted Xiao Huan to take over the Zheng family's assets. You are robbing, aren't you afraid of having no face to see the Old Matriarch after you die?"

"When is it your turn to speak about the Zheng family's affairs? And who told you the Old Matriarch gave the Zheng family to Xiao Huan? The Old Matriarch clearly said when she left that she was handing the assets to me and the Second Brother. Many people saw it at the time, didn't they!"

"Yes!" many of Zheng Han and Zheng Hong's subordinates shouted in support.

Hearing so many people shamelessly distorting the truth, Xiao Huan was so angry her face turned green. The Zheng family was clearly left to her by her grandmother, but now these people wanted to snatch it away. Honestly, Xiao Huan didn't really care about the Zheng family's wealth; the only thing she cared about was one person.

Seeing this situation, Zheng Hong smiled at us and said, "You see, the Old Matriarch clearly said she wanted to give the Zheng family to us, but you are there making a fake will. Do you know this is a crime? While I'm in a good mood, you better get out, or I'll report you to the authorities!"

For the faces of these people, I really wished I could slap each of them, but I knew that with my current strength, I was no match for the opposition. I wasn't even sure I could beat the four or five people around Zheng Hong and Zheng Han. If I wasn't mistaken, these people were all experts; I couldn't even see through them. They had been by Zheng Han and Zheng Hong's side for so many years and must have some real skills, otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to stay by their sides all this time.

I shouted angrily at them, "Don't even think about making us give up! This was the Old Matriarch's dying wish, and I will not give up!"

"Why bother? Is it worth losing your life for this? And this isn't your family's business; you're just after money, right? Tell me how much you want, name your price!" Zheng Hong said, looking at me. Although they had the upper hand, they were still worried and didn't dare to fight hard. After all, it was best not to act unless absolutely necessary. Once they acted, the whole situation would change.

To Zheng Hong's words, I only answered with one word: "Get lost!"

Hearing my words, Zheng Hong couldn't hold back anymore and cursed at me, "I think you're refusing a toast only to be forced to drink! Since you're looking for death, don't blame me!"

"All of you, attack! If you kill them, it's on me!" Zheng Hong shouted in anger.

The people they brought rushed toward us. Just as the few people beside me were about to rush up, Zheng Hong said, "Now, I'll give you one last chance. If you stand on my side, I'll still treat you as Zheng family members. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Hearing this, one or two people wavered, finally said sorry to Xiao Huan and me, and hurriedly ran to the other side. Now, only two people were left by my side, plus me, making three. And there were more than a dozen people on the other side; clearly, we were no match. Even if we called the authorities now, it probably wouldn't be of any use. Since the two brothers dared to do this in broad daylight, they must have arranged everything.

The two people beside me looked at everything in fear and hurriedly said to me, "What do we do now?"

I took out my phone, checked the time, and said to them, "Don't worry, we'll be fine. Hold on a little longer!"

Hearing my words, both of them looked confused but didn't doubt me. These two guys were loyal backbone members who had followed the Old Matriarch for many years; it was truly not easy for them to still be following Xiao Huan and me at this time.

"Alright, I won't play with you anymore. All of you, attack! Whoever strikes today will be rewarded. Follow me and you'll have good food and drink. Success or failure depends on this one move, all of you, attack!"