humiliation
Song Zifeng gave Chen Chao two hours to prepare, which wasn't a long time, but it was enough for Te An to do a lot of things.
Chen Chao went to report the operation plan to Chen Fei. Lin Yu remotely directed the agents on site to send over cameras to analyze the warehouse scan results. Trot contacted the authorities to prepare a special plane.
This will be Chen Chao's first time leaving the capital, Gailal, since taking over as deputy minister.
While the special plane was ready, the scan analysis results were also sent back.
Lin Yu and Chen Chao boarded the plane together and took off. Inside the cabin, they sat side by side on a spacious sofa.
"Boss, I've reviewed the scan results. The warehouse's internal structure is quite simple; there are no devices that can instantly release toxic gas into the air. As long as our people secure the evacuation route at the exits, there shouldn't be any major problems."
Chen Chao nodded, holding Lin Yu's hand; he trusted Lin Yu's judgment.
"Boss..." Lin Yu glanced at Chen Chao, hesitated for a long time, and finally asked the question that had been bothering him, "Boss, what if Song Zifeng reports back to you and still won't release Chen Xi? I'm confident I can get you out, but what about Chen Xi..."
Chen Chao turned to look at Lin Yu and replied with some helplessness, "Of course there is such a possibility, but I have no choice. I can only gamble. I gamble that I can make him happy, and that he doesn't really want to kill Chen Xi."
I told him on the phone that this was his only chance to get revenge on me, and it was the same for me; it was my only chance to save Chenxi. So even with the risk of failure, I had no choice but to gamble everything.
"But boss, if you lose the bet, your sacrifice will be too great." Lin Yu simply couldn't imagine what Song Zifeng, who was at his wit's end, would do to Chen Chao.
“During the mission to Baya Kingdom, you told me that as long as the reward is big enough, it’s worth the gamble. When you go on missions, you never care what happens if you lose; you only look at the reward for success. As the one who gave the order, I naturally feel the same way.”
At this point, Chen Chao raised his hand and touched the back of Lin Yu's head, then tightened his grip and pulled Lin Yu into his arms.
“I know you’re worried about me, but it’s okay. If you can get through this, so can I. If I really can’t, I still have you. Remember? I’ve always trusted your on-the-spot judgment.”
Lin Yu clenched his fists at his sides. Yes, Chen Chao had always believed in him.
Back when Chen Chao rescued Chen Jiu in West Africa, he entrusted him with the decision of whether to clean up or rescue him.
Lin Yu took a deep breath in Chen Chao's arms, letting the scent of grass fill her nostrils.
"Boss, I won't let you down."
Chen Chao gently kissed Lin Yu's forehead: "You have never disappointed me."
Because of Chen Chao's presence, with the cooperation of the local police, all irrelevant personnel within a 3-kilometer radius of the target warehouse were cleared out, and all high points were controlled.
Every inch of Chen Chao's route had been scouted in advance.
When the time limit set by Song Zifeng arrived, Chen Chao and Lin Yu appeared side by side at the warehouse's only entrance.
"I'm here. Steve and I will come in now. The door will close after we come in," Chen Chao said to Song Zifeng over the phone.
Opening the entrance door was never a problem for Te'an; they hadn't moved because they were afraid of disturbing Song Zifeng inside and causing him to do something irrational.
After greeting Song Zifeng, Chen Chao had someone open the door, and he and Lin Yu walked in side by side. Then the door closed behind them.
The warehouse was large and windowless, yet surprisingly bright. High-intensity lighting was installed throughout the ceiling, making it as bright as day.
The warehouse has its own generator and emergency power supply, so Tean cannot cut off the power from the outside.
When Song Zifeng saw Chen Chao and Lin Yu enter, a satisfied and smug smile appeared on his face: "Chen Chao, you schemed and plotted, but in the end you still fell into my hands."
Chen Chao didn't answer Song Zifeng, but instead observed Chen Xi, who was tied to an electric chair in the distance. Chen Xi looked haggard, but was conscious and had no injuries.
Chen Chao couldn't help but breathe a slight sigh of relief.
Chenxi's mouth was taped shut. When she saw Chenchao, she made anxious whimpering sounds and kept shaking her head at him.
She didn't want Chen Chao to risk his life for her, and she didn't want her beloved brother to sacrifice himself for her.
Chen Chao smiled gently at Chen Xi, reassuring her with his eyes.
Song Zifeng was immersed in the joy of his scheme finally succeeding and did not mind Chen Chao's silence.
His gaze swept over Lin Yu, a slightly threatening warning in his eyes: "I'm standing on the switch to the electric chair right now. If I let go, your sister will die instantly. I hope your agent won't do anything out of line."
"Don't worry, as long as you keep your promise, he won't do anything." Chen Chao then looked at Song Zifeng and replied.
"Alright, let me see your sincerity first. Come a little closer so I can get a good look at you," Song Zifeng commanded.
Chen Chao strode forward, with Lin Yu faithfully following two steps behind. His face was expressionless, as if he had become a completely emotionless tool.
"Okay, stop right there." When they had shortened the distance by about half, Song Zifeng called for a stop.
Chen Chao stopped, calmly looking at Song Zifeng, waiting for his next order.
Song Zifeng observed Chen Chao for a while, then said with some regret, "I didn't see any fear in your eyes."
“I’m not afraid of things that are already certain,” Chen Chao replied calmly.
"Do you know what I want you to do?"
"I imagined the worst-case scenario, and I can accept it."
"Really?" Song Zifeng asked doubtfully.
"You can give it a try."
"Now, kneel down before me," Song Zifeng commanded.
Chen Chao did not kneel down immediately upon hearing this, but instead turned his face to Chen Xi, who was standing to the side.
"Chenxi, listen to your brother, close your eyes, and from now on, don't look at or listen to anything."
Chenxi watched Chenchao shake his head frantically, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Be good, I don't want you to see, listen to me." Chen Chao's voice was very soft, just like coaxing a willful child.
Chenxi shook her head, sobbing, but ultimately succumbed to Chen Chao's resolute gaze. She choked back tears, closed her eyes, and turned her face away.
After calming Chenxi down, Chenchao knelt down before Song Zifeng without hesitation.
The moment Chen Chao's knees touched the ground, Lin Yu's hands, which were behind his back, dug their nails into his flesh, but he gritted his teeth and forced himself not to react.
He had to endure it; Chen Chao's orders and entrustment compelled him to do so.
Chen Chao knelt down, his back still straight. He looked at Song Zifeng calmly and without the slightest hesitation, waiting for the next instruction.
Stung by Chen Chao's gaze, Song Zifeng's voice turned cold: "Take off your clothes."
Chen Chao unbuttoned his suit jacket and shirt one by one until his entire upper body was naked.
“Slap yourself, tell me you were wrong, and apologize to me.”
Upon entering the warehouse, Chen Chao hesitated regarding Song Zifeng's orders.
Chen Chao is not a person who cares a lot about his reputation. Even in his position, if he really did something wrong, he can readily admit his mistake and apologize.
But he was an extremely proud man, and forcing him to apologize to someone he looked down on for something he believed he had done nothing wrong was worse than killing him.
Seeing Chen Chao's struggle, Song Zifeng's smug smile returned. He knew Chen Chao and his sister's Achilles' heel, having known them for so many years, he naturally knew where their Achilles' heel lay.
"What? You refuse? The esteemed heir of the Chen family can't apologize to me, a penniless wretch abandoned by the family?"
"It's alright. The person behind you has always had the ability to take you away, and also the ability to kill me. You can easily let him do it."
"Slap!" No sooner had Song Zifeng finished speaking than Chen Chao slapped himself across the face. "I'm sorry, I was wrong!"
Song Zifeng looked at Chen Chao with satisfaction and found that Chen Chao's eyes were no longer calm and devoid of emotion, but were tinged with a struggle and humiliation.
This shows that Chen Chao's strong mental defenses have begun to crack. Very good, this is the effect he wanted. He wants to break Chen Chao down, he wants to drag Chen Chao down with him into a hell from which there is no return.
He wanted to make Chen Chao taste what it felt like to be hated and abandoned by everyone.
"Who are you apologizing to?" Song Zifeng asked.
Chen Chao understood. He slapped himself again and said in a louder voice, "Song Zifeng, I'm sorry, I was wrong."
Chen Chao's movements were swift and clean, but his eyes gradually broke. He was now torturing himself.
Lin Yu knew what it felt like to be slowly tortured. He stood behind Chen Chao, his breathing slowing down, but he had to endure it.
"Very good, continue until I tell you to stop."
The crisp sound of a slap echoed through the quiet warehouse. To please Song Zifeng, Chen Chao was ruthless with himself, putting all his strength into each slap, and soon both of his cheeks were swollen.
He apologized again and again, the pride and composure in his eyes gradually shattering into dust. His chest heaved more and more, and the hand that was slapping himself began to tremble uncontrollably.
But he didn't stop, because Song Zifeng wasn't satisfied yet.
He knelt on the ground, shirtless, trembling as he slapped himself and apologized, his eyes filled with a shattered galaxy of tears. Song Zifeng had never seen Chen Chao so vulnerable.
Chen Chao is always perfect and calm in front of others. He is always meticulous and as immovable as a mountain.
But at this moment, this very person actually knelt at his feet and apologized to him.
Having finally satisfied his desire for revenge, Song Zifeng couldn't help but lick his lips.
"Okay, stop now," Song Zifeng finally called out.
Chen Chao stopped, but no longer wanted to look up at Song Zifeng.
He felt an unprecedented sense of humiliation. He had thought he could endure it. But when he actually faced it, he realized how difficult it was to bear it.
He began to lose control of his emotions and could no longer maintain his facade of strength. But he knew that at this moment he could neither run away nor back down.
He wants to protect Chenxi.
Humiliation is worthless in the face of life.
“Your agent was once locked to the ground in this position by me. But his skin wasn’t as fair and delicate as yours.”
Song Zifeng mentioned Lin Yu.
Lin Yu, who had been standing silently behind Chen Chao, suddenly looked up at Song Zifeng, his eyes full of warning.
"Looking back now, what happened back then was probably a trap you deliberately set for me. Although I don't know what your ultimate goal was, Karim is dead, and he is alive, which is enough to prove that I was used by you."
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