Chapter 223: Chapter 223: Jiang Mingfeng
Xu Zhigang was trembling with rage. He pointed a shaking finger at Xu Chao, his teeth clenched tightly.
Meanwhile, Xu Chao’s mind was in turmoil. He had no idea that Jiang Liang had been so audacious as to kidnap Chen Man Ni directly.
Xu Chao only knew that he had involved Jiang Liang for the sole purpose of getting proper revenge on Qin Tuo!
But as for what Jiang Liang would do specifically, Xu Chao had no clue.
’No matter how audacious Jiang Liang is, surely he wouldn’t dare to kidnap the young miss of the Chen Family,’ Xu Chao thought.
But he never could have calculated that, consumed by a mad jealousy, Jiang Liang had lost all reason and done something so utterly jaw-dropping.
And now, Xu Chao knew he couldn’t wash his hands of it.
Looking at Qin Tuo’s terrifying expression, Xu Chao frantically shook his head and denied it.
"No! It has nothing to do with me! I didn’t tell him to kidnap Chen Man Ni! Mr. Qin, you’ve misunderstood!"
However, a cold smile played on Qin Tuo’s lips.
From Xu Chao’s expression and demeanor, he could already tell that the kid was undeniably involved.
Beside them, Wei Xiaolan snapped out of her surprise and hurriedly asked:
"Mr. Qin, could you be mistaken? Xu Chao has been at home this whole time, behaving himself. He hasn’t gone out at all. Besides, how would he dare do something like this to you?"
Xu Chao also nodded frantically, insisting he would never do such a thing.
However, Qin Tuo’s voice was incomparably cold.
"I’ve already investigated thoroughly. You’re the mastermind behind this. If it weren’t for you, Jiang Liang would never have come to Ming City and committed such a monstrous act!"
That one sentence was tantamount to a death sentence for Xu Chao.
A chill ran through Xu Chao, and his face turned pale with fright.
Wei Xiaolan also rushed to plead for her son.
"Mr. Qin, he’s just so immature! I apologize to you on his behalf. Please, forgive this child!"
Such is the heart of a parent. Even though Wei Xiaolan knew what Xu Chao had done, she only wanted to fiercely protect her son.
But Xu Zhigang, standing to the side, could no longer hold back. His face darkened as he said:
"Xiaolan, shut your mouth! Get to the side and don’t say another word!"
Wei Xiaolan was shocked to her core. In all their years of marriage, this was the first time Xu Zhigang had ever spoken to her so sternly.
Tears welled up in Wei Xiaolan’s eyes as she slowly stood up and moved to the side.
Suddenly, Xu Zhigang snatched a stool from the floor and viciously smashed it down on Xu Chao!
THWACK!
Xu Chao didn’t dare to dodge. The impact made him let out a bloodcurdling squeal, like a pig being slaughtered.
Still not satisfied, Xu Zhigang roared furiously:
"You little bastard! I told you to stay home and reflect, but you still haven’t learned your lesson! How dare you go against Mr. Qin? Are you trying to get yourself killed?"
He cursed as he continued to swing the stool, frantically smashing it against Xu Chao’s body.
Xu Chao screamed for his life, begging for mercy again and again!
But Xu Zhigang didn’t stop. It was as if he intended to beat his own son to death.
Nearby, Wei Xiaolan was crying her eyes out, constantly pleading for Xu Chao.
Even Qin Tuo was a little surprised. He never would have expected Xu Zhigang to be so ruthless with his own son.
Seeing Xu Chao beaten to within an inch of his life, much of Qin Tuo’s anger subsided.
This was the first time Wei Xiaolan had ever seen Xu Zhigang in such a rage. She couldn’t help but step forward to plead with him, but it had no effect whatsoever.
Just then, a sense of calm gradually returned to Qin Tuo, and Xu Zhigang also seemed to have tired himself out.
Qin Tuo reached out a hand to stop Xu Zhigang, slowly shaking his head.
Xu Zhigang promised solemnly:
"Mr. Qin, rest assured. This little bastard has acted worse than an animal. I will absolutely give you a satisfactory resolution."
But Qin Tuo replied casually:
"Mayor Xu, you’ve already done more than enough. This isn’t your fault. It’s your son who is a worthless disappointment."
Hearing this, Xu Zhigang was instantly overcome with shame.
Suddenly, he looked up as if he had remembered something and continued:
"Mr. Qin, don’t worry about the Jiang Family. I’ll go smooth things over and get them to forgive you."
After all, he knew that Qin Tuo had broken Jiang Liang’s arm. The Jiang Family would never let the matter rest.
And Xu Zhigang knew just how terrifyingly powerful the Jiang Family was. There was no way Qin Tuo could withstand them.
So, Xu Zhigang felt that if he stepped in to plead on Qin Tuo’s behalf, he might be able to help him resolve this crisis.
When Qin Tuo heard this, however, his face filled with cold sneers.
"Heh, I haven’t even forgiven him yet. They dare to come after me?"
But Xu Zhigang couldn’t help but give a bitter smile and say:
"Mr. Qin, you don’t understand. The Provincial City Jiang Family’s power is simply too terrifying. If they get serious, I’m afraid no one can stop them!"
But Qin Tuo’s tone was resolute as he said:
"Don’t worry, Mayor Xu. You don’t need to concern yourself with the Jiang Family’s affairs. I’ll handle it myself."
After speaking, he shot another cold glance at Xu Chao on the floor.
At this point, Xu Chao had been beaten into a state of semi-consciousness.
But when he suddenly saw Qin Tuo’s gaze sweep over him, he trembled in fear.
Then, Qin Tuo turned and left the Xu residence directly.
As for Xu Zhigang, he sank onto the sofa, clutching his head in his hands in agony.
The mother and son, Xu Chao and Wei Xiaolan, didn’t dare to say a word, a deep, lingering fear still visible in their eyes.
After leaving the Xu residence, Qin Tuo thought for a moment, then returned to the Chen Family Villa.
By now, Chen Man Ni had drifted off to sleep. After the terrifying ordeal, she was now sleeping soundly, finally at peace.
And Qin Tuo kept vigil by her bedside. Gazing at the sleeping Manni, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of tenderness and affection...
「Ming City, Central Hospital.」
A middle-aged man in an expensive suit, followed by several attendants, hurried toward a hospital room.
The man had a commanding presence and a dignified air. It was none other than the Patriarch of the Provincial City Jiang Family, Jiang Mingfeng!
As soon as he received the news, he had become furious and rushed over from the Provincial City overnight.
Now, walking into the hospital room and seeing Jiang Liang lying on the bed, Jiang Mingfeng’s anger became uncontrollable.
At this moment, Jiang Liang was unconscious due to excessive blood loss and had yet to wake up.
His arm was completely shattered. After a joint diagnosis by the doctors, the prognosis was bleak!
Not long after Jiang Mingfeng arrived, the director of Ming City Central Hospital personally rushed to the room.
"Mr. Jiang..."
The director greeted him cautiously. He was, of course, well aware of just how formidable the man standing before him was.
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