Chapter 110 Arrogance. What's so great about a rogue family?
Fu Heng smiled, but his eyes held a resolute determination. Looking at his nephew, Fu Hongye saw in his nephew's unwavering resolve that what he said was absolutely true. Theoretically, they were the same kind of people, so Fu Hongye was quite certain that Fu Heng was not joking.
"A real man should act like a man. A true man is someone who can protect the woman he loves in a crucial moment!"
Fu Hongye may not be entirely correct, but Fu Heng clearly agrees with him. In a woman's world, it's safe to say that no woman wouldn't want to find a man like Fu Hongye described! Only a man who can protect himself is truly worth loving!
"We need Fifth Uncle's support for this!"
Fu Heng knew that Cai Feng's backer was Fu Hongye. Although he was capable of handling the matter himself, he still politely asked Fu Hongye for his opinion.
"Hengheng, my opinion is meaningless to you. Just do what you think is right! The relationship between you and me, uncle and nephew, is always closer than that of others!"
His meaning was quite clear: Cai Feng was just an outsider to the Fu family, while he and Fu Heng were the close family! Fu Heng didn't speak, but leaned back a little, and relaxed a bit. The curve of his smile was just right.
"Master, if you want to find me, you can just make a phone call. Why make someone come all the way here?"
Before Cai Feng arrived, his voice had already reached them. Fu Heng glanced at the doorway, then looked back and leisurely sipped his tea. If Ming Xia had really been in trouble, it would be too late for him to arrive in South Africa now. If she hadn't, she was certainly safe now. Whether she lived or died, there was no rush.
Less than two minutes after the sound faded, Cai Feng appeared in Fu Hongye's living room wearing a vest, shorts, and a colorful top hat. He was clearly surprised to see Fu Heng and Fu Ya, but quickly regained his composure.
"Master has guests. Your visit is really ill-timed!"
After laughing a few times, Fu Hongye smiled slightly. In recent years, Cai Feng had been coming to him less and less often, and his attitude had become increasingly arrogant. He knew he was getting old and slowly retiring from the South African underworld, but that didn't mean he was a pushover. Especially since this man, whom he had personally rescued and taught in the ways of the underworld, was now harming his blood relatives! This was something Fu Hongye could never accept!
"No, you've come at the perfect time! I was just about to introduce you two!"
Fu Hongye gestured for Cai Feng to sit down, then smiled at Fu Heng and Fu Ya.
"Hengheng, Yaya, this is Mr. Caifeng. Back in Xiangcheng, he was considered a member of a branch of our Fu family. According to seniority, you should call him brother, but it doesn't matter whether you do or not. He prefers people to call him Mr. Caifeng now!"
After speaking, he deliberately smiled at Cai Feng, his eyes devoid of any emotion. "Right?" The question was very pointed, clearly directed at Cai Feng. If it were still the same Cai Feng a few years ago, he would have anxiously explained to Fu Hongye, but there was no need now. He had been influential for so many years, so why should he continue to live under someone else's thumb?
After hearing Fu Hongye's words, Cai Feng laughed loudly a few more times, then looked at his master opposite him and pretended to be modest as he declined.
"Master, what are you saying? I have never mentioned Mr. Cai Feng in front of you. In front of you, Mr. Cai Feng must first be your disciple, right?"
"Alright, I hope you still remember that I am your master! Let me introduce you. These two are the sons of my elder brother in Xiangcheng, Fu Heng and Fu Ya! They came to South Africa specifically to find you."
"So it's you two ladies. May I ask what brings you all the way to South Africa to see me?"
Cai Feng's words were laced with disdain. Of course, he knew Fu Hongchang. Back when he was in Xiangcheng, he had worked for Fu's Group! If Fu Hongchang had been willing to introduce him to some projects back then, how could he have failed to marry the beautiful and wealthy Nan Lan?
Even after so many years, Cai Feng's hatred for Fu Hongchang has not lessened in the slightest. Now that he sees Fu Hongchang's two sons coming to South Africa to find him, he naturally wants to take this opportunity to humiliate them.
Since Mr. Cai Feng is so straightforward, I won't beat around the bush either! I just want to ask if you know a girl named Gu Mingxia?
Although Fu Heng was very dissatisfied with Cai Feng's attitude, his good manners would not allow him to reveal his inner emotions in the slightest, so he was still able to look at this arrogant and conceited man with a smile.
Fu Ya was clearly someone who couldn't hide any emotions. Upon hearing Cai Feng's words, she excitedly tried to stand up, but Fu Heng reached out and grabbed her arm. However, Cai Feng saw it differently. In his view, this meant that Fu Heng and Fu Ya needed his help, and it was a sign of weakness towards him.
"The Gu family isn't coming to see us, so why is the Fu family meddling in the Gu family's affairs?"
Fu Ya really wanted to punch that arrogant and disgusting face of his, but Fu Heng just smiled and shook his head at him.
"Whether the Gu family comes or not is their business! As Mingxia's friend, I've done my part! Mr. Caifeng just needs to tell me whether he saw her or not!"
Although Fu Heng's words were gentle, they carried an undeniable force. Cai Feng was taken aback, but considering that this was South Africa, the territory of his underground emperor, how could he be afraid of these two young men who had just arrived?
It has to be said that this idea made Cai Feng very confident. He looked at Fu Heng with a smile, but what he said was extremely annoying.
"Oh, so Miss Gu also has Mr. Fu as a suitor! I always thought there was only Mr. Xiao who would die with her! It seems I underestimated Miss Gu's charm!"
“Cai Feng, watch your mouth! My third brother is only addressing you as Mr. Cai Feng out of respect. I don’t care if you’re Mr. Tailor or Mr. Scissors. In short, you’d better release Miss Gu! Otherwise, the Fu family will definitely not let this go!”
"Oh, what right does someone like Young Master Fu, who is good for nothing and only knows how to squander his family's inheritance, have to represent the entire Fu family?"
Cai Feng looked at Fu Ya with great displeasure. It had been many years since anyone had dared to speak to him like that! Fu Heng stared at Fu Ya with obvious murderous intent, then pulled Fu Ya down to sit before smiling at Cai Feng.
"Although my fifth brother's words were harsh, that's the gist of it! He can't represent the Fu family, but I, as a descendant of the Fu family, can certainly represent it! As for Mr. Cai Feng, we don't want to force him to do anything; we just want to bring back our friend! Mr. Cai Feng is a smart man; he should know what's best for him! Otherwise..."
When Fu Heng said this, his smiling face turned resolute, and he stared intently into Cai Feng's eyes.
“If necessary, I, Fu Heng, will not hesitate to use the entire Fu family to demand an explanation from you, sir!”
His tone was very gentle, but his words carried a deadly force. Cai Feng's expression changed. The Fu family had always been united. If Fu Heng, as the family heir, said such a thing, it meant that the entire Fu family would not object!
Although he also shared the surname Fu, they were ultimately just distant relatives with the same surname. If Fu Heng really wanted to make a move, he would definitely not be soft on him! But when he thought of the blood of that person flowing in Gu Mingxia's veins, a madness flashed in Cai Feng's eyes.
"She's dead. I blew her up in the villa! Oh, and her boyfriend, what was his name, Xiao Yan? He died in the villa too!"
After saying this, Cai Feng threw his head back and laughed heartily. For him, if he couldn't have Nan Lan, he had to destroy her descendants! Gu Mingxia had Gu Huaikun's blood flowing in her veins. If he couldn't kill Gu Huaikun now, then he would kill him and his daughter, making him live in pain for the rest of his life!
"Is that so? Since you insist on not saying, then very well..." Fu Heng finished speaking, straightened up, and the smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a ruthlessness and coldness that Fu Ya had never seen before. He stared at Cai Feng with resolute eyes, and the words he spoke were almost uttered through gritted teeth.
"I, Fu Heng, swear on my status as the heir of the Fu family that the Fu family will take back all the power in South Africa, bit by bit. As for you... I will not kill you, because killing you would dirty my hands. But I, Fu Heng, will never let you have a single good day in South Africa!"
"Fu Heng, who do you think you are? How dare you threaten me in South Africa? Don't you know whose territory this is? Let me tell you, this South Africa is the world of my underground emperor, Cai Feng! Do you think the Fu family is anything special? They're nothing but thugs who made their fortune through smuggling, drug trafficking, and murder! And you keep calling yourself the heir of the Fu family, aren't you afraid people will laugh their heads off!"
Cai Feng looked at Fu Heng with a cold expression. It is said that one's appearance reflects one's heart. Many years ago, Cai Feng was definitely a handsome man, but now he looks sleazy and scoundrel no matter how you look at him!
Before Fu Heng and Fu Ya could speak, Fu Hongye, who was sitting on the sofa, stood up at an incredible speed, walked up to Cai Feng, and slapped him across the face.
“Cai Feng, let me tell you! As long as I'm here, I will never stand by and watch you insult the Fu family! So what if the Fu family are thugs? Remember that you got all of this because of the Fu family. What, you think you're all grown up now?”
Cai Feng touched his face, which had been slapped by Fu Hongye, sneered, and then spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Fu Hongye, our master-disciple relationship is now severed! Don't blame me for being impolite from now on. Farewell!"
Cai Feng clasped his hands in a fist salute, then glared at Fu Heng and Fu Ya before turning away without looking back. Fu Hongye sighed heavily.
"I was too soft-hearted back then, but I never expected that I would raise such an ungrateful child!"
Hearing his own apprentice insult his proud family, Fu Hongye couldn't describe his feelings. He only knew that he wished he could turn back time and not have been soft-hearted enough to bring such a person back to South Africa, to the center of his power there.
It seems too late for regrets now. Fu Hongye's face was unusually dejected due to self-blame. Fu Heng saw this, sighed inwardly, but still wore a smile. He walked to Fu Hongye's side, patted him on the shoulder, and comforted his uncle in a way that every man understands.
"Fifth Uncle, people's hearts are always tempted by power and money! As long as we have a clear conscience, that's enough!"
"Alas, it's all Uncle Wu's fault for misjudging people! It's too late to regret it now. The underground trade in South Africa has been completely taken over by Cai Feng. It's almost impossible for us to take it back..."
“Our Fu family can thrive and prosper without relying on these crooked methods. Fifth Uncle, you haven’t had it easy these past years. Have you ever thought about going back to Xiangcheng to retire?”
Fu Heng sat down next to Fu Hongye and poured him a cup of tea. Fu Hongye picked it up, took a sip, and then sighed.
"It's hard to return to our homeland! Your third uncle and I are burdened with a lot of cases, and we can't go back even if we wanted to! As long as you children come to South Africa to visit your third uncle and me often, we will be content!"
Fu Hongye looked at Fu Heng with affection in his eyes. Perhaps it is true that people are particularly afraid of separation when they get old. He never married and naturally had no children or grandchildren around him, so he was particularly attached to his nephews and nieces.
"Fifth Uncle, have you ever thought about marrying your wife to us? We can accept any age, as long as you like her!"
After Cai Feng left, Fu Ya was in a particularly good mood. Fu Hongye laughed heartily after hearing his words, and the gloom on his face was clearly swept away.
"I didn't get married when I was young, and now that I'm old, why should I get married? Besides, with my life of risking my life, wouldn't marrying someone be a waste of their time? So, I'll just stay single! Besides, do you think your fifth uncle would ever have a girl around him?"
Fu Hongye spoke without any humility. Fu Heng listened to him and his eyes were clearly smiling. He reached out and took Fu Hongye's hand, feeling the scars on his palm. Suddenly, a sentimental feeling spread through him.
"Fifth Uncle, you've worked so hard for the Fu family!"
"Silly child, what are you saying! That's my home too. I'm thinking of returning to my roots someday. What's so hard about it?"
Fu Hongye was deeply moved. Over the years, in order to reduce negative news, the Fu family had only met with him and his two brothers via video. It was rare for anyone to come to see him directly like this. Although Fu Heng had come because of Gu Mingxia, Fu Hongye was already very satisfied.
"Don't worry, I'll bring you and your third uncle back to the Fu family to live out your retirement!"
Fu Heng made a promise earnestly, a promise he was determined to keep. Fu Hongye nodded with tears in his eyes. Fu Ya sensed the heavy atmosphere and immediately smiled.
"Fifth Uncle is still so handsome and dashing, he must have a lot of young ladies around him. Third Brother, don't worry about it!"
"With that mouth of yours! You're a master of deception!"
Fu Hongye laughed until tears streamed down his face. The Fu family was the family he was most proud of, and no matter how much he had to give for his family, Fu Hongye would never have any complaints!
"Fifth Uncle, I'm planning to go with Fu Ya to check out the villa where Mingxia had the accident later. Maybe we can find some clues!"
"Alright! I have a feeling that the girl from the Gu family is still alive! It's only right to search carefully!"
Just as Fu Heng was doing everything he could to find Gu Mingxia, faint breathing sounds came from a dark space beneath the ruins of the villa.
"Xiaxia, wake up! Don't sleep, don't sleep!"
In the darkness, Xiao Yan's voice was unusually weak. He held Gu Mingxia in his arms, gently patting her face with his large hand, his voice filled with unspeakable anxiety.
"Little Swallow... I'm so sleepy... so sleepy, I really want to sleep, can you let me sleep for a while?"
Gu Mingxia felt dizzy and lightheaded, as if she was about to suffocate. Her body felt lighter and lighter. Not far away, her mother and A Dong were waving to her, as if they were looking forward to her arrival and the reunion of the three of them.
"Xiaxia, don't sleep! If you fall asleep now, you'll never wake up!"
Xiao Yan understood that under these circumstances, once Gu Mingxia fell asleep, the chances of her waking up again were extremely slim. Therefore, he absolutely could not let his Xiaxia fall asleep, no matter what method he used.
"Little Swallow, I'm so sleepy, what should I do? Really, I feel like I can't hold on much longer!"
Gu Mingxia leaned against Xiao Yan's chest, her arms tightly wrapped around his waist. Her face was obscured in the darkness, only her large eyes shone brightly. Xiao Yan held Gu Mingxia tightly in his arms, his heart filled with unbearable sorrow.
That day, after accidentally cutting the wrong first fuse, Xiao Yan successfully cut the correct fuse the second time. However, just as the two were about to run out, the bomb in the basement suddenly exploded for some unknown reason. At the moment of the explosion, Gu Mingxia slipped, and the two of them fell into a closed room below the basement without knowing what happened.
Although the place was very empty, there was no water or food. They didn't know how long they had been there, or how much longer they would have to stay. The two of them kept going with sheer willpower.
"Xiaxia, do you still remember the first time we met? You were so cute back then, a little girl with two pigtails sticking up, rosy cheeks, and a red dress. Among all the children, you were the prettiest! I thought to myself then, this little girl is so beautiful, I want to marry someone like her when I grow up! I never imagined I would have the honor of being your boyfriend!"
"You still have the nerve to say that! You have no idea how dirty you were back then. You were thirteen years old, but you were still wearing clothes that were all the same size. Your little face was covered in dust, and you had two snotty noses. You were a complete slob! I hid behind my mother and thought, how could there be such a dirty child in this world?"
Gu Mingxia followed Xiao Yan's words listlessly, but you could hear a hint of joy in her voice. Yes, all those most beautiful memories remained in her mind!
"You little rascal, so you started disliking me back then!"
Xiao Yan reached out and pinched Gu Mingxia's nose, pressing his face against the top of her head, his eyes flashing with a fierce will to survive. No matter what, he had to get Xiaxia out of there; she was so beautiful, she shouldn't die in this underground place!
"But when you turned sixteen, you suddenly became so handsome and attractive! Even though I was just a kid back then, I was unhappy to see girls around you! Do you remember your high school deskmate, Lin Mei? She would put love letters and snacks in your desk every day, but I always threw them away. I even told her, 'You're mine, and nobody can touch you. If she tries to touch you again, I'll have my bodyguard slash her face!'"
As Gu Mingxia spoke, a sense of pride filled her voice. In the end, her Xiao Yan'er was still hers! No one could take her away or steal her away! Xiao Yan smiled gently and tightened his embrace.
"Silly girl, how could I not know these things? I never expected that you, at such a young age, would already know how to protect your husband!"
"Of course! Ever since I was little, seeing so many women with Gu Huaikun, I vowed that when I found a man I liked, I would treat him well, and any woman who dared to make a move on him would be severely punished!"
Nan Lan was too cowardly, which is why she was bullied by Gu Huaikun for so many years. Gu Mingxia, who grew up in such a family, was very strong from a young age. She always knew how to fight for what she wanted!
"Silly boy, I am your little swallow, and always will be. No one can take me away even if they want to! Because they won't agree!"
Xiao Yan groped in the darkness and kissed her forehead. Although he couldn't see her face clearly, she could imagine that it was filled with happiness. In this world, both men and women yearn for a long-lasting and stable relationship, the feeling of being cherished by the one they love. Men and women alike crave this feeling!
"But, Little Swallow... I'm so sleepy, so thirsty! Little Swallow... if I can't make it out, will you like another woman?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Tell me, Little Swallow, could you fall in love with another woman?"
Gu Mingxia reached out and touched his face, asking again unwillingly. Xiao Yan held her thin hand and kissed it.
"No! Because I'll die with you!"
These were Xiao Yan's honest words. Gu Mingxia smiled upon hearing them, feeling her eyelids grow heavy and longing to sleep.
"Little Swallow, I'm so thirsty! I want to sleep for a while. If I dream, I can go out and get water and food!"
Gu Mingxia's words made Xiao Yan feel a pang of sadness. He had once gone hungry for five days and five nights, so he didn't feel hungry much now. But Gu Mingxia had always been pampered, how could she bear such suffering?
Reaching out, Xiao Yan touched a sharp stone shard beside him, lowered his head, kissed Gu Mingxia's dry lips, and murmured something softly.
"Xiaxia, with me here, no matter what, I will protect you and never let you get hurt in the slightest!"
After saying that, he released Gu Mingxia from his arms, let her lie on his lap, and forcefully cut his wrist with the stone shard, causing warm blood to flow out continuously.
He placed his wrist near Gu Mingxia's lips, and Gu Mingxia, feeling the liquid flowing into her mouth, greedily sucked on it.
"Xiaxia, I will definitely take you out! I promise!"
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