Chapter 1719: Trapped Between Advancing and Retreating

However, things had reached this point; it was as if his throat were locked by a rope, and he could neither advance nor retreat.

So no matter how difficult it was, he had to grit his teeth and persist, because if he gave up now, the other party would definitely kill him from behind; this was no joking matter.

"I've noticed your previous actions and conduct have all been quite cautious," Chen Yu glanced at Wang Yu. "This is different from the Dusong Association's past style. Are you afraid to go head-to-head with the Apocalypse Society?"

"It's not that I'm afraid, but rather that I'm avoiding their sharp edge; after all, their strength is far greater than ours," Wang Yu said. "We Huaxia people are different from those Fusang people."

"We always weigh the pros and cons before doing things, unlike them who act recklessly, so our actions are relatively more conservative."

"Acting according to one's ability—that's a good habit." Chen Yu nodded in approval. Wang Yu was a cautious man; he had endured for decades before his own father-in-law just to take revenge.

This habit was indeed quite good; he was deep and calculating, yet loyal to him, and since he was Huaxia by birth, placing him here was the most appropriate choice.

"Things in this world change in the blink of an eye; the most terrifying thing for a person is failing to recognize their own position," Chen Yu said with a smile. "So, I have a plan for this matter."

"Good. Do you have any political enemies you need to eliminate recently?" Chen Yu said. "I may be leaving here soon. Before I leave, I will help you clear away all obstacles, and then Dragon Breath will take over your security; you will have no worries at all."

"Really? Then thank you, Mr. Chen. Speaking of enemies, besides the Apocalypse Society, there is also Kawasaki Dao of the Santai Association..." Wang Yu pondered for a moment and said, "Recently, this guy has been doing very well for himself, and he has been getting very close to my backers. If he is allowed to develop further, he might threaten my position."

"Santai Association, Kawasaki Dao?" Chen Yu narrowed his eyes. "I've dealt with someone named Kawasaki Ye. This guy should be the crown prince of the Santai Association, right?"

"Yes, Kawasaki Ye is Kawasaki Dao's son," Wang Yu said. "Mr. Chen has dealt with him?"

"I've beaten him a few times," Chen Yu grinned. "That guy has a servile nature in his bones. If you don't beat him, he doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth. I just don't know what his old man is like."

"Kawasaki Ye is more calculating, but he has two sons born to two different mothers. The younger son, Kawasaki Changye, was born to a woman of ill repute, so he is not well-regarded within the Kawasaki Family." Wang Yu pondered slightly, and a thought suddenly occurred to him. "Mr. Chen, I have a proposal."

"Speak," Chen Yu nodded.

"I have met this Kawasaki Changye; he is sinister and despicable, but his ability is not strong. He relies entirely on a streak of ruthlessness to barely maintain a foothold in the Kawasaki Family. Kawasaki Ye is at odds with him. If their father dies and Kawasaki Ye takes over the Santai Association, he will have no place to stand at all."

Wang Yu said, "Therefore, I think..."

"You want to support Kawasaki Changye, let him take the top spot, and then have him under your control," Chen Yu immediately understood Wang Yu's idea.

"Yes, that is exactly what I mean. Of course, this is much more troublesome than just killing them. I wonder what Mr. Chen thinks?" Wang Yu nodded.

"If the Santai Association is under your control, the help it provides you, both openly and secretly, will certainly be significant." Chen Yu pondered slightly and nodded. "Very well, let's do it that way."

"Thank you, Mr. Chen. I know that Kawasaki Changye often frequents a small tavern. He has taken a liking to a singer there, but that singer does not know his identity," Wang Yu said. "I will send his information to you immediately."

At night, Chen Yu flipped through the information on Kawasaki Changye and then set off for his destination.

Inside a small tavern.

The tavern was filled with bright lights and colorful decorations, and soothing music played. On the bar stage, a girl was singing.

In a corner, a young man was drinking, his eyes fixed on the girl on stage.

This young man was Kawasaki Changye. When the girl sang a particularly emotional part, he couldn't help but applaud, then waved over a waiter to buy a bouquet of flowers to send to her.

The girl bowed slightly to Kawasaki Changye and blew him a kiss. She was very beautiful and had a hint of charm on her face; any normal man would be attracted to her upon seeing her.

Kawasaki Changye enjoyed this feeling; he smiled slightly at the girl and continued to drink.

The girl finished her song, picked up her guitar, and prepared to leave.

Kawasaki Changye walked up a few steps; he wanted to confess his feelings tonight. He organized his words: "Eizi, may I invite you to dinner?"

The girl named Eizi looked at Kawasaki Changye with great surprise. She knew Kawasaki Changye because this boy often listened to her sing from the corner and would occasionally send over small gifts.

But he had never initiated a conversation, nor was he like those other wealthy men who, after sending gifts, only thought about taking her to a hotel.

But she did not expect that this time, the boy would take the initiative to talk to her and even invite her to dinner.

Thinking about her live stream and the top-ranked benefactor still waiting for her, Eizi shook her head, bowed, and said, "Sorry, I don't have time today."

"It's okay, tomorrow is fine too," Kawasaki Changye smiled, unbothered.

"I don't have time tomorrow either," Eizi rejected him.

"Then... the day after tomorrow, or the day after that is fine. Or you tell me a time," Kawasaki Changye was stunned.

"I don't have time at any time, okay?" Eizi was angry. She was just a singer, and her private life was quite chaotic.

But she only leaned toward wealthy people. As for Kawasaki? She had never considered him, because she didn't think the man in front of her had money; after all, his clothing, appearance, and manners didn't look like those of a rich man at all.

"Well, alright then." A look of disappointment appeared in Kawasaki Changye's eyes. He bowed slightly and stepped back.

However, he watched the girl leave with his eyes, only to see Eizi get into a sports car, where the man in the driver's seat reached out and placed his hand on her thigh.

Eizi put on a coy, half-refusing, half-welcoming act, flirting with the man, and the two drove off.

A look of anger appeared in Kawasaki Changye's eyes.

It was the first time he had truly liked a girl, even if she was from a nightclub, even if she had more than one man around her.

But her rejection still made Kawasaki Changye angry. He moved, intending to go out and follow the two; he would make this pair of dogs pay the price.