Chapter 573: Chapter 573: It’s Not About the Money
Gu Ningyue once heard from her master that when Shangguan Wuyue was young, he was also a high-spirited youth.
But for some reason, Shangguan Wuyue gradually became very strange, and his temper extremely irritable.
Even the leaders in the organization couldn’t handle Shangguan Wuyue, let alone others.
Fortunately, Shangguan Wuyue possessed superb medical skills, and no matter what, the organization didn’t dare to truly offend this great figure.
Following Ling Tianyou to the innermost room of the designated spot, Jin Chenglong had already arrived long ago, sitting beside him was an elderly mother.
It seemed that she should be Jin Chenglong’s mother.
The old woman’s state looked very poor, unfitting for Jin Chenglong’s mother’s status, just looking at her made one feel something was off.
Could it be because she did something she shouldn’t have done, and is now afraid? If so, it’s a bit too late for regrets!
Across from Jin Chenglong and his mother, Shangguan Wuyue sat half-hidden in the darkness, only the faint sunset light from the window revealed his slightly pale profile.
He looked like a phantom living in the darkness, making one’s heart involuntarily shudder.
Ling Tianyou glanced around the surroundings, slightly furrowing his brow.
He really disliked such an atmosphere, for someone like him, who has always lived under the spotlight, such grayish places were the least appealing.
"Ling Tianyou? Miss Gu?" Shangguan Wuyue turned his head to confirm their identities and gestured towards the seats: "Please, have a seat!"
Gu Ningyue glanced at Ling Tianyou and chose to sit to the right of Shangguan Wuyue.
It’s said that Shangguan Wuyue is left-handed, and his skill with silver needles is unmatched. If things were to get out of hand, Gu Ningyue felt it was safer on this side.
After all, Jin Chenglong was sitting directly opposite Shangguan Wuyue.
"Since everyone is here, it’s time to discuss business." As Shangguan Wuyue spoke, he turned his head, and the room’s door shut with a loud clang.
Gu Ningyue’s heart skipped a beat, it seemed that Shangguan Wuyue didn’t trust Jin Chenglong either, and had people stationed here.
If a fight broke out and things got chaotic, what then? Would they end up killing each other?
Gu Ningyue glanced at Shangguan Wuyue, would he really be that foolish?
After all, she was the one who brought Jin Chenglong here to fulfill his request.
She had no reason to betray, at least not in this situation, nor did he need to betray.
"Ahem, Mr. Shangguan, regarding the shooting incident, it really wasn’t my intention." Jin Chenglong looked at Shangguan Wuyue hidden in the dark and took the lead in speaking: "You know about my brother’s illness, it’s a very strange disease. Over the years, I’ve consulted countless renowned doctors to no avail, having you here is my good fortune! Even if you don’t treat my brother, I wouldn’t have ordered someone to shoot you. My mother just dotes on my brother too much, she’d have my subordinates shoot you by falsely claiming it was my command. I never wanted such a situation, nor the shooting to happen. Please, for the sake of my mother’s advanced age, don’t hold it against us. I’ll do my best to meet your demands, what do you say?"
Listening to Jin Chenglong’s spiel, Gu Ningyue couldn’t help but curl her lips into a cold smile.
Just as Ling Tianyou said, Jin Chenglong that bastard actually dragged his old mother into it to take the fall, utterly shameless!
Gu Ningyue turned her head to look at Shangguan Wuyue, somewhat eager to see what answer Shangguan Wuyue would give.
"Mr. Jin, regardless of who shot me, the person who did this was one of your Jin Family." Shangguan Wuyue’s voice was calm, but Gu Ningyue, sitting closest to him, noticed a kind of unspeakable anger in his eyes: "Moreover, Mr. Jin, your subordinates can now freely use firearms? Didn’t expect, Mr. Jin, that you would advocate firearm freedom so early. Truly unexpected, I’m deeply impressed by you!"
Firearm freedom? Gu Ningyue almost couldn’t suppress a laugh.
It’s impressive that Shangguan Wuyue could say something like this, really makes one’s teeth itch with anger.
She believed that if it was someone else, or if Ling Tianyou and she were not present, Jin Chenglong would have already ground the speaker’s head against the table by now!
It seems Shangguan Wuyue has refined quite a sharp tongue over the years.
"This..." Jin Chenglong looked at Shangguan Wuyue with difficulty: "I only had that one gun, an old-fashioned pistol acquired with much effort and twists. I often go out to socialize, so I left it with my trusted aide. Just didn’t expect my mother to learn about it and then order my subordinates to shoot you in my name. I have already dealt with the person who shot you, and today I specifically brought thirty thousand to apologize!"
As he spoke, Jin Chenglong glanced at the man in black standing beside him and said: "Why are you standing there coldly? Bring the box up for Mr. Shangguan to see?"
"Yes, boss!" The man in black responded and placed the box on the table, pressing a few times, and after a slight snap, the box’s contents came into view.
"Here is a total of thirty thousand, as long as Mr. Shangguan is willing to spare my mother, another fifty thousand will be sent later." Jin Chenglong looked at Shangguan Wuyue: "What do you think? If you are not satisfied with this amount, we can negotiate further! As long as you spare my mother."
Gu Ningyue propped her chin with one hand, listening to these words, she couldn’t help feeling a little nauseous.
Whether Jin Chenglong orchestrated it, it’s hard to say, but just seeing him use his mother as a scapegoat while playing the filial son disgusted her.
As Jin Chenglong’s words fell, Shangguan Wuyue’s fingers gently tapped the glass table.
That sound was like a drumbeat striking the hearts of everyone in the room, some indifferent, others filled with dread. After a full minute, Shangguan Wuyue finally spoke: "Mr. Jin, this has never been about money. I’ve traveled far and wide for many years, and there are numerous people with grievances against me, many more who hate me. However, Mr. Jin, you are the first to have humiliated me in such a way."
"Does Mr. Jin want to know what happens to those who seek my treatment but, not meeting my expectations, still come to cause trouble for me?"
The sun had set, and the entire room was completely engulfed in darkness.
Without Shangguan Wuyue’s instruction, no one standing in the corners dared to move a step to turn on the lights.
The whole atmosphere instantly became oppressive like a layer of dark clouds hovering over Jin Chenglong and his mother’s heads.
