Despite her brother's objections, Li Susu resolutely led her men to Country Z. The Li brothers followed closely behind, their hearts filled with worry but also with hope—hope to rescue Fu Xingzhou and return safely.
After several days of travel, Li Susu and her group finally arrived in Country Z. Relying on the remaining connections of the Li family in Country Z, they found Chen Ke's hiding place—a heavily guarded private villa.
Without the slightest hesitation, Li Susu led her people straight in.
"Li Susu!" Chen Ke was clearly surprised that she would come to his door so quickly. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by malice. "You actually dare to come here!"
"Release Fu Xingzhou!" Li Susu said coldly, getting straight to the point.
Chen Ke sneered, slowly walked to the sofa and sat down, her posture elegant yet exuding a dangerous aura. "Who do you think you are? Daring to order me around?"
“Chen Ke,” Li Susu took a deep breath, trying to suppress her anger, “I’ve tolerated you all this time because you helped me in the past. But now, you’ve crossed my line!”
"Oh? My dear sister, are you threatening me?" Chen Ke raised an eyebrow, her tone full of sarcasm.
"I'm not threatening you, I'm just telling you a fact." Li Susu's eyes were sharp as she said, enunciating each word clearly, "The favor you owe me is no longer owed to you! From this day forward, our ties are severed!"
Chen Ke burst into laughter as if she had heard a hilarious joke. "Severing ties? Li Susu, who do you think you are? Without me, you would have already..."
"Enough!" Li Susu interrupted him sharply. "I don't want to hear your high-sounding reasons anymore! I'm here today for only one purpose: to take Fu Xingzhou away! Release him, and I can let bygones be bygones. Otherwise..."
"Otherwise what?" Chen Ke's smile vanished, his eyes turning sinister as he stared at her. "Don't forget, Fu Xingzhou is in my hands now. If you don't want him to die, you'd better obey me."
"What if I don't stay?" Li Susu met his gaze without fear.
A cruel smile curled at the corner of Chen Ke's lips. "Then he can only wait to die."
Li Susu's expression hardened, her heart felt as if it were being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, making it almost impossible to breathe. But she quickly regained her composure, her tone as cold as ice: "Then let's see if Fu Xingzhou dies first, or if you and the Chen family's business die first!"
After saying that, Li Susu turned and left without any hesitation.
Chen Ke watched her resolute back, his face dark and horribly grim.
After leaving Chen Ke's villa, Li Susu immediately contacted other family forces in Country Z. She told them about Chen Ke's actions and Fu Xingzhou's situation, and proposed cooperation to deal with the Chen family together.
“If the Chen family goes bankrupt, the Li and Fu families will not take a single penny; it will be distributed directly to everyone.” Li Susu’s tone was firm and resolute.
Lured by the enormous profits, the major families readily agreed to cooperate. Under the combined attack of these families, the Chen Group quickly showed signs of collapse.
Seeing their family business on the verge of destruction, the Chen family could no longer sit idly by. They all stepped forward to stop Chen Ke's reckless actions, but Chen Ke seemed possessed, refusing to listen to anyone and determined to fight against Li Susu and Fu Xingzhou to the bitter end.
However, Chen Ke's madness far exceeded everyone's expectations. Even as the Chen Group teetered on the brink of collapse, she clung on relentlessly, making a final struggle like a trapped beast.
The stalemate lasted for a week. Each passing second felt like a slow, agonizing torture for Li Susu. She forced herself to remain calm, directing this war without gunfire, but her heart was filled with unbearable anxiety. Only when Li Yulin brought news did her tense nerves begin to relax slightly.
Li Yulin secretly contacted some collateral members of the Chen family, reasoning with them and appealing to their emotions, ultimately persuading them to cooperate from within and without to rescue Fu Xingzhou. After all, once Fu Xingzhou was safe, this business war would naturally come to an end. The Chen family might even be able to retain some of its strength.
The plan went smoothly, and Fu Xingzhou was secretly transferred to the best hospital in Country Z. He was extremely weak and his face was as pale as paper. Li Susu stayed by his bedside, never leaving his side.
When the news reached Chen Ke, it was like a bomb going off. His eyes turned bloodshot, and he completely lost his mind, rushing towards the hospital with his men without a second thought.
"Stop them!" The Li brothers were prepared, and their hired bodyguards were on high alert. A fierce conflict broke out between the two sides in the hospital corridor.
"Chen Ke! Are you crazy? Stop!" Li Yulin roared at him, "It's all over! If you keep causing trouble, the Chen family will truly be doomed!"
"Shut up!" Chen Ke was acting like a madman, completely ignoring any advice. "Li Susu is mine! No one can take her away from me!"
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