Chapter 211: The Truth

Xu Hongzhi stared blankly at the photo in his hand, and before long, tears couldn't stop streaming down his face. He kicked the table next to him in a rage and shouted, "Yang Yun, I hate you! I hate you!"

At this time, I was preparing with Xiao Huan for our plan to go cause trouble at the next place. Because besides Huang Laohu, there was one other person who should know about what happened back then, and that person was Wu Di. However, Wu Di didn't seem to be as successful as Huang Laohu now; he seemed to have changed professions and become the small owner of a supermarket.

I took Xiao Huan to find this small supermarket and saw that it was actually quite nice inside. There was a beautiful cashier, and I didn't know if she was Wu Di's wife. I walked in and said to the beautiful cashier in front of me, "Beauty, is your boss in?"

"What do you want with our boss?" the beauty asked me suspiciously.

"I'm his friend, I have something to find him for!" I said indifferently.

Hearing this, the beauty didn't think much of it and shouted toward the back, "Old Wu, come out, someone's looking for you!"

I followed the beauty's gaze and saw someone indeed walking out from the back. This person was none other than Wu Di. After Wu Di walked out and saw me, he was shocked and said to me in disbelief, "Brother Yang, damn? Am I dreaming?"

I smiled at Wu Di and said, "You can punch yourself once to see if you're dreaming!"

Wu Di was an honest guy; he actually punched himself, then clutched his face in pain and said, "Damn, this isn't fate. Brother Yang, you're actually still alive. You didn't die, that's really great!"

Seeing this guy's expression, he should be genuinely happy for me, because eyes can't lie. I could see he was truly happy that I was alive.

Just then, two vans suddenly arrived outside. A dozen people got out, all holding weapons—all controlled knives—and without a word, they rushed in and started hacking away.

Seeing this, the beautiful cashier was terrified and screamed. Wu Di and I were also startled; we didn't expect things to happen so suddenly. Wu Di hurriedly rushed over, pulled the beautiful cashier behind him, and said, "Wife, hide inside, don't come out!"

Then Wu Di shouted at the group of people in front of him, "What are you doing?"

The leader looked at the photo in his hand and said to Wu Di, "You are Wu Di?"

"You're here for me?" Wu Di looked at the group of people in front of him suspiciously, not understanding what business they had with him. Although he used to be in the underworld, he never really caused trouble and was always quite amicable. By all logic, he shouldn't have any enemies. But these people were clearly here to kill him; he didn't understand who he had offended.

"Good, since you're Wu Di, prepare to die!" After saying this, the group of people all rushed over with knives.

Seeing this, I hurriedly stepped in to help. After all, I still had things to ask Wu Di, so I couldn't let him die.

These people were just ordinary thugs and small-time hoodlums. It was much simpler for me to deal with them; I took care of them in a few simple moves.

"Who sent you!" I stared at these people and roared.

"Let me tell you, it was Brother Zhi who sent us. You'd better not get involved in this muddy water, or you'll have a hard time!"

Hearing his words, I was stunned. I didn't expect it to be sent by Xu Hongzhi. Why would Xu Hongzhi send people to kill Wu Di? Could it be that the incident back then really had something to do with Xu Hongzhi? He sent people to silence him.

I kicked the leader and cursed at him, "Go back and tell your Brother Zhi that some things will be settled with him sooner or later!"

Hearing my words, the group of people hurriedly scrambled to leave. Wu Di took out a cigarette and handed it to me, saying, "How about it? Smoke?"

I took the cigarette from Wu Di's hand, sniffed it lightly, and said with a smile, "Not bad, I haven't smoked in a long time!"

After saying this, Wu Di lit it for me, and then he started smoking himself. He slowly exhaled a smoke ring and looked up at the sky, saying, "Sigh, did you come to ask me about what happened back then?"

"It seems something really did happen back then!"

"You can probably tell from today's incident. This matter has to do with Xu Hongzhi. Xu Hongzhi sent these people to kill me today, mostly likely to silence me. And before this, I also just received news of Huang Laohu's death. That was most likely done by Xu Hongzhi too!"

"What? Huang Laohu is dead? When did he die? How did he die?"

"To be precise, it was ten minutes ago, in a car accident. But looking at it now, it definitely wasn't just a simple accidental car crash!"

"Xu Hongzhi is actually this ruthless, this beast!" I cursed in anger. I had originally thought Xu Hongzhi hadn't changed much, at most just greedy for some power and property. But now it seemed this guy had simply become possessed, a demon who kills without blinking. He could even do this kind of thing. It seemed he had stained his hands with quite a lot of blood over these past few months.

"Xu Hongzhi is no longer the Xu Hongzhi from before. I know what you came to ask me today. Originally, I had promised someone I would never say it for the rest of my life. But today, you saved me and my wife, so in terms of reason and emotion, I should tell you!"

Hearing Wu Di's words, I was incredibly excited. It seemed the truth of many years could finally be revealed today.

Wu Di continued: "Regarding the incident back then, you told us to wait at the location the next day. But Huang Laohu decided you were too rash; it was clearly sending us to our deaths. So he specifically called Xu Hongzhi to ask about the situation, because Huang Laohu felt Xu Hongzhi was a very good boss and had depth. Xu Hongzhi also didn't approve of the matter, so he decided not to go!"

"But the next day, we received notice from Xu Hongzhi again, saying that if we didn't go, it would likely arouse the suspicion and reprimand of Sister Shuang and Sister Ling. For the sake of safety, he told us that Liu Heng's gang would definitely cause us trouble that night, and we should just drag it out. As long as the time passed, it wouldn't matter. At the time, I felt the matter wasn't quite right. I was afraid you would die, so I specifically asked about your situation, stating that we must go early!"

"But the two of them wouldn't listen to me. No matter what I said, they wouldn't listen. Xu Hongzhi even said that after tonight, Yang Yun would never appear in this world again. Because I strongly opposed it, they decided not to let me participate in the mission. They trapped me at home. By the time I got out, you were already gone. Because of this matter, I broke with them, eventually quit the gang, and opened a small supermarket!"

Hearing Wu Di's words, I felt a wave of shock. I didn't expect this matter to really have to do with Xu Hongzhi. And from his words, it could be concluded that Xu Hongzhi wanted to put me to death back then. It seemed the person who truly betrayed me back then was, in all likelihood, Xu Hongzhi.

I patted Wu Di on the shoulder and said gratefully, "Thank you so much for back then. Thank you for still thinking of saving me!"

"It's nothing. I just couldn't stand the way they did things. Originally, we people are living on the edge of a knife. If we aren't united and engage in infighting, what's the point!"

"Alright, you should move house quickly too. I figure this guy Xu Hongzhi won't easily let you go. You hide for a while, and when it's safe later, I'll notify you!"

Hearing my words, Wu Di looked at me suspiciously and said, "Are you planning to make a move?"

"Some things always have to be settled!"

"But how are you going to fight Xu Hongzhi now? The people he has now are not on the same level as you. His influence in the underworld is not something you can just move by saying so!"

"It's fine, have you forgotten? I have the power of the steward. I have the government standing behind me!"

"You really have a connection with the government?" Wu Di asked in surprise. Although Wu Di had suspected it before, he had never been sure.

I smiled slightly at Wu Di. Only then was Wu Di sure in his heart. Just as I was about to leave, Wu Di suddenly called out to me.

I turned to look at Wu Di suspiciously and asked, "What? Is there anything else?"

"How about I go help you! Xu Hongzhi wants to kill me, so naturally, I can't let him have an easy time either!"

"Forget it, you have a wife now. You should just live a good life with your wife!"

"It's fine, she'll understand!"

Just then, the beautiful cashier in the back room shouted at Wu Di, "Old Wu, you better not get hurt, you hear me? Don't you dare die! If you dare to die, I won't let you go even as a ghost!"

Hearing this, Wu Di's eyes suddenly turned red. He took a deep breath and said to me with a smile, "How about it? I told you, the old lady at home agreed. Let's go!"

I smiled and patted his shoulder, saying, "Alright, since that's the case, you go find Zhu Zhen first. Zhu Zhen is a little brother I just took in a few days ago!"

"Zhu Zhen, isn't that one of Huang Laohu's men?" Wu Di asked suspiciously.

"That's right, he was Huang Laohu's man before, now he's my man!"

Having received my confirmation, Wu Di nodded and went to find Zhu Zhen.

As for me, I was preparing for the next step of the action with Xiao Huan. Since it was really Xu Hongzhi who did it, I had no more friendship with him. I called Old Five and told him about this.

"What? The matter was really done by Third Brother?"

"Yes, that's right. That guy Xu Hongzhi is simply a beast, ungrateful. I've decided to deal with him. If you feel it's difficult, you don't have to come!"

After all, considering the brotherhood, it wasn't very good to involve Old Five.

"What are you saying, Fourth Brother? He actually did such a thing; as a brother, I definitely won't let him go. Don't worry, I'll come over tomorrow!"

After talking to Old Five, I had people inquire about the whereabouts of Sister Ling and Sister Shuang. Originally, Xu Hongzhi, who could know Sister Shuang and Sister Ling's numbers, definitely knew, but Xu Hongzhi would definitely not tell me, so I could only find them through other channels. I suddenly thought of Chen Ling's father.

It was about time to get off work, so I ran directly to Chen Ling's home. The one who opened the door for me was none other than Chen Ling. Seeing me come to find her, Chen Ling was incredibly excited and hugged me, saying, "Brother Yang Yun, great! Did you come to find me?"

"Brother Yang Yun didn't come to find you at all. He came to find your dad, you shameless girl, hurry up and let go of Brother Yang Yun!" Seeing this, Xiao Huan was so angry she started scolding Chen Ling again.

For a moment, the two little girls started their bickering again. At this time, Chen Ling's mother came out from the back room. Seeing me, Chen Ling's mother was incredibly surprised and hurriedly walked over, saying to me, "Little Yang, I heard from Little Ling before that you were still alive. I didn't believe it, thinking she had gone crazy missing you. I didn't expect you to actually be alive. This is really great!"

"Sorry, Auntie, for making you worry!"

"It's fine, as long as you're alive. I heard about your situation from Old Chen before. It's really our Chen family that let you down. Because of this matter, Little Ling almost broke off her father-daughter relationship with Old Chen!"

Hearing that Chen Ling had done so much for me, I was also incredibly moved.

At this time, Chen Feng also came out. Seeing me, Chen Feng didn't have much expression on his face, but walked over, looked me up and down, patted my arm, and said, "Good lad, you're really something!"

I went into his study with Chen Feng.

Chen Feng said to me, "Little Yang, it's really great that you're still alive. I blamed myself for a long time after hearing the news of your death. Little Ling was making a scene with me back then, making me unable to sleep for a month or two!"

"Sorry, for making you worry, Uncle. To be honest, it was all luck. I almost didn't make it back!"

"What exactly was the situation back then? I investigated that matter for a long time. I replaced everyone in the entire unit. This was really my mistake. I didn't expect there to be a mole from their Li family in the unit!"

"This matter isn't Uncle Chen's fault. It was mainly because someone close to me betrayed me!"

"Hearing you say that, do you know who betrayed you?"

I didn't speak, but silently nodded at Uncle Chen.

Seeing my expression, Chen Feng whispered, "Someone you have a very good relationship with?"

I nodded helplessly and said, "That's right, it was indeed someone I had a very good relationship with. A best friend since childhood, a brother who went through life and death. I didn't expect the one who betrayed me to be him!"

Looking at my expression, Chen Feng sighed and said, "Sigh, some things, people always have to experience some things to grow. It's fine, just be more careful in the future!"

I nodded.

"What do you plan to do next?"

"I plan to seek revenge on him. And the Li family matter isn't over yet. But what makes me curious is, the Li family is becoming increasingly powerful. Has our government not investigated the Li family since I left?"

"You think I don't want to investigate the Li family? I want to, but there has never been any evidence. The main witness, you, weren't there at the time, plus the mole in the unit, the mission couldn't proceed at all. In the end, we decided to change methods!"

"Change methods? What method?"

"That is to let him inflate. When people are self-inflating, they become increasingly arrogant, which also reveals many loopholes and weaknesses. Once they show their flaws, we'll round them all up!"

"But none of that matters now. You're still alive, you're back. At the very least, we have you as a witness, so things will be much easier to handle later!"

I thought for a moment and said to Chen Feng, "How about I go draw the Li family out? The Li family must hate me very much now, especially Li Hong. Li Hong has been forced by me to the point where he doesn't even dare to show his face. If they find out I'm still alive, they will definitely try every possible way to kill me. Once they make a move, we'll have a chance!"

"No, this won't do. I already let you enter danger once before; I absolutely cannot let you risk yourself again!" Chen Feng firmly disagreed. Because of what happened back then, he had felt guilty for a long time; he didn't dare to do it again this time.

"Uncle Li, this is the best way now, and also the fastest way. Besides, you have to believe me. I was able to turn danger into safety in such great danger before; I'll definitely be fine!"