"Good. It's good that you're prepared. Get your people moving immediately. I want to take over all the territory as quickly as possible, and we must resolutely crack down on anyone who tries to take advantage of the situation." Li Yang snorted coldly.
"Understood. Anyone who tries to take advantage of the situation will have their hand broken," Lei Xin said coldly.
"But be careful, the higher-ups probably don't care much about the lives of these two bastards, but we should still keep a low profile to avoid causing unnecessary trouble," Li Yang reminded Lei Xin.
"Understood. I'll tell my underlings to keep a low profile," Lei Xin said.
"Go." After saying that, Li Yang hung up the phone and dialed Tie Dan's number, saying, "Tie Dan, it's time to move. You must be swift and decisive, crushing all those extraordinary guys!" Li Yang ordered in a deep voice.
"Boss, I've been ready for a long time, just waiting for your word~ Damn, anyone who dares to mess with me, I'll kill them all~" Tie Dan shouted excitedly. He had also learned from Lei Xin about the trouble with Chang She and Ji Tou, and was extremely excited, rubbing his hands together, ready to wreak havoc on everyone.
"Yes, but be careful. Remember, no one can die," Li Yang reminded him. If someone died, it would be very troublesome for him to handle.
"Yes. I'll be careful, don't worry, boss!" Tie Dan assured him in a deep voice.
"That's good. Go ahead and do it. I'll wait for your good news~" Li Yang said.
"Yes. Boss, just wait for my good news~ Hehe..." Tie Dan chuckled a few times and hung up the phone.
Li Yang smiled slightly and hung up the phone.
In a mid-range residential community, a flashy Audi A6 pulled up to the entrance. The security guard jumped up and opened the door for it. While some residents might afford an Audi, few could afford an A6; an A4 was usually considered impressive. Driving an A6 with a license plate featuring several auspicious numbers—that's something special.
A tall, slender woman with long legs stepped out of the car, her face exuding a cool and aloof beauty, though a hint of allure and delight flickered in her eyes. Humming a cheerful tune, she went upstairs. On the balcony upstairs, another tall, slender woman stood by the window, her pajamas making her appear even more languid and alluring. She stared wide-eyed at the view below in disbelief, then her expression shifted slightly, revealing a thoughtful look.
The door clicked open, and Tao Ye walked in, humming, "Will you come tonight? Is your love still there?" She bent down to change into slippers, her alluring back becoming even more rounded, exuding the scent of a ripe peach.
"Taoye, what's going on with the car down there?" Taohua asked seriously as she walked out of the bedroom.
"What's going on? My car is your car, drive it if you want~" Taoye waved her hand and walked towards the bathroom, "I'm so tired, I need a shower to relax~"
Chapter 880: Distance, Finishing Touches
"Explain yourself clearly, what exactly happened to this car?" Peach Blossom remained unmoved and pressed for details.
"What's going on? You don't believe me? I said it's mine, so it's mine. You can drive it however you want, okay? At worst, I'll just add some gas. Gas is so cruel~" Tao Ye said with a smile, and without closing the bathroom door in front of Tao Hua, she started to take off her clothes, revealing her fair and alluring curves.
"Did he give it to you?" Peach Blossom asked, her eyes burning.
"Who is it?" Peach Leaf asked lazily.
"Who else could it be? Li Yang~" Peach Blossom said with exasperation.
"Oh. Yeah~ What's wrong?" Tao Ye admitted, having mostly taken off her coat, revealing her beautiful curves to Tao Hua. Tao Hua's eyes immediately flickered with a strange light, the image of their passionate kiss in the living room flashing through her mind, her cheeks slowly flushing. Unfortunately, Tao Ye was busy taking a bath, the fine rain falling like silk threads beneath the showerhead, gently caressing her alabaster-like body. With her eyes slightly closed, she didn't notice Tao Hua's unusual reaction.
"What happened? What did we agree on back then? We held on until now, but you still became someone else's lover. All our efforts have been in vain," Peach Blossom said sadly.
“You’re wrong. I love him, not his money. Unlike those so-called mistresses and concubines, who are after money, I’m after love,” Tao Ye retorted eloquently and logically.
"Those mistresses and lovers all think the same way at first. But when they can't bear to share that person's pain with others, they become jealous and crazy, and develop an intense desire for money, which is why this situation arises. You'll understand when the time comes," Peach Blossom said with exasperation.
"You're wrong, sister. I won't be like them. I know he has many women, but his charm and charisma are enough to make them fall like moths to a flame. I was one of them, knowing I would be shattered to pieces, but I was still willing to do it. You don't understand~" Peach Leaf said, smitten.
*5* "Are you really going to follow him like this for the rest of your life, living in his shadow forever?" Peach Blossom asked anxiously.
*1* "What do you mean by 'under the shadows'? That's such an unpleasant way to put it!" Taoye said unhappily.
*7* "Isn't that right? It can never see the light of day~" Peach Blossom said excitedly.
"Peach Blossom, stop talking. No amount of reasons will change anything. I won't regret it or turn back. I've made up my mind—not a horse can pull me back!" Peach Leaf said firmly, shaking her head.
"You're really unreasonable~" Peach Blossom said painfully.
*She said* "Peach Blossom, can you please not say things like that? Do you know what would happen to us without him? What would our family be like now? Do you only know how to enjoy the benefits we have now, without knowing what you have to give? Do you know how much you have to pay for these benefits? Can an ordinary person do this? You could say that many women would give themselves up for nothing, right? I can say with certainty that with just one word from him, countless women would scream and beg to warm his bed~ Don't you think we're hitting the jackpot? Isn't this a rare opportunity?" Peach Leaf appeared at the door covered in soap bubbles, staring intently at Peach Blossom as she spoke.
Peach Blossom hesitated, unsure how to begin. She knew Peach Leaf was telling the truth; they had indeed married above their station with Li Yang. But she truly didn't want to resolve the issue this way. This was the bottom line they sisters had always upheld: to rely on their own hard work, not on their beauty or bodies. Yet, in the end, they couldn't escape the transaction of sex. She felt deeply resentful.
"Peach Leaf, I really feel sorry for you~" Peach Blossom said emotionally, her eyes reddening. But Peach Leaf smiled brightly and said, "My dear sister, I know you feel sorry for me, but I'm not in pain right now, I'm happy with it. Do you know what we're going to do today?"
"Where did you go?" Peach Blossom asked.
"I won't tell you, it's a secret between him and me~" Peach Leaf smiled smugly, wiggled her butt, and walked away to continue showering.
"You...you're hopeless!" Peach Blossom gritted her teeth, sat weakly on the sofa, and stared blankly at the ceiling. A bitter smile crept onto her lips. What Peach Leaf said was true. Even if she was unwilling, she had to accept reality.
But is that really why she's so fixated on this issue? Why do the scenes from that afternoon keep replaying in her mind these past few nights? His image keeps replaying in her head, especially his strong, perfect physique. Every time she thinks about it, she can't help but feel a spasm and excitement, as if something she's been suppressing is stirring within her. This is what's driving her restlessness, making her unwillingly entangled in this problem.
A terrifying thought lingered in her mind, but the mere thought made her tremble, her face turn deathly pale, and she felt an urge to slap herself. She absolutely could not fall in love with Li Yang, absolutely could not—she had to keep her distance from him.
...
Li Yang met up with Lei Xin and Tie Dan at an inconspicuous restaurant. They ordered four or five main dishes, including fish and meat, and some baijiu (Chinese liquor).
"Come on, let me toast you all!" Li Yang said cheerfully, raising his glass.
"Oh dear, how could you do this, boss? We should be the ones respecting you!" Lei Xin immediately stood up and said excitedly.
"Yes, boss, we toast you! If it weren't for you, we don't know when we would have been able to take over Jiangnan City." Tie Dan also stood up, raised his glass, and said respectfully.
"Both of you sit down. Although I'm the boss, you guys did a lot of things. Without you, I'd be nothing but trash. I only exist because of you. Thanks to the brothers for the hard work in Jiangnan City, especially you two. Go back and each of you get a hundred thousand or twenty thousand. Go home and have some women. Also, reward the brothers who participated as they see fit. Don't be stingy. They risked their lives for us; we can't let them down." Li Yang said emotionally.
Tie Dan and Lei Xin were immediately moved and excited. "Thank you so much, Boss. We'd follow you to the death without hesitation. We'll also reward the brothers below as you command. Don't worry, Boss!"
"Alright, let's drink!" Li Yang said cheerfully, raising his glass. The three of them clinked glasses and drank it all in one gulp, their spirits soaring.
"Boss, we've basically taken over the territories of Chicken Head and Long Snake, but they are still local bullies, and their remaining forces are still quite strong. Although they've lost their leader and their cohesion has been greatly reduced, their fighting power is still not to be underestimated," Tie Dan said, frowning.
“That’s right. According to intelligence, they still have quite a few leaders and underlings who are eager to avenge their boss and reclaim their territory,” Lei Xin nodded in agreement.