“Go back and tell them not to send anyone else. If they keep watching me, I’ll kill someone.”
After saying that, Xu Zhengyang got up and walked out.
Several people were startled by Xu Zhengyang's actions, and they all tensed up, with some even reaching into his clothes.
"Don't move!"
Chen Hanzhe and Zhu Jun each stood at the doorway, holding guns and pointing them at the group.
The group dared not move. They knew, of course, that Chen Hanzhe and Zhu Jun were no joke.
After Xu Zhengyang walked out the door, he turned back and smiled, "There are probably still some of you you don't know. After this meal, you should be familiar with each other."
Chen Hanzhe and Zhu Jun left with cold expressions and closed the door.
The people inside looked at each other in bewilderment.
They certainly didn't know that they should be thankful they hadn't meant any harm when they were tracking and monitoring Xu Zhengyang. Otherwise, it wouldn't just be two people who inexplicably drowned in the Fu River tonight…
Volume 5, Spirit Official, Chapter 261: The Wedding Day is Approaching, Please Do Not Disturb
No one wants to do something bloody as their joyous day approaches.
Even the Imperial Censor Xu Zhengyang was unwilling.
However, he had no choice but to make the two guys who had come all this way to do something outrageous jump into the Fu River and commit suicide. Who the hell dared to spoil Xu Zhengyang's mood at this time? How could he not let them die? As a result, Xu Zhengyang was even more annoyed, so he invited all the people sent by the other forces to the Tianwaitian Hotel and clearly but politely warned their masterminds: I don't like what you've done.
Xu Zhengyang was not a ruthless killer. These people had no malicious intent; they were just following orders from their superiors to monitor the situation, so there was no need to harm them. In addition, with his happy occasion approaching, Xu Zhengyang did not want to add another layer of shadow to the most important and happiest time of his life.
Oh, those two guys who jumped into the river and committed suicide, although they were paid to do things, they didn't want to do anything good and were always thinking of causing trouble.
Especially... Xu Zhengyang hates traitors the most.
They were from the FBI in the US. After using various intermediaries to ensure no one would discover they were behind it all, they sent two people here to cause trouble on Xu Zhengyang's wedding day, even going so far as to resort to a so-called terrorist attack.
The aim is to intensify the struggle between the various factions currently vying for power with the Li family.
Although such methods are undeniably simplistic, contrived, vulgar, shameless, and despicable, in the midst of clandestine struggles and rivalries, they are capable of even more sordid, filthy, and shameful acts. This is because their very nature is that of people living in darkness.
It's like all the countries in the world are loudly proclaiming their opposition to terrorism, but who hasn't secretly committed some kind of terrorist attack? You never know, maybe one terrorist attack really was a despicable act committed by a certain country.
There's an old saying: "It's better to be a genuine villain than a hypocrite."
Hypocrites are truly despicable.
They were extremely careful and secretive in their actions, keeping it hidden. They didn't care how many innocent people died, or whether they achieved their intended goal. They knew very well that this framing was too obvious, yet enough to provoke the Li family's anger and suspicion—suspecting everyone.
Unfortunately, little did they know that after Xu Zhengyang discovered their surveillance upon returning from Dunsbo, M country, he had already arranged for a ghost messenger to keep a close watch on them at the embassy where they were staying.
Xu Zhengyang is a cautious person who always likes to plan ahead.
However, the days after returning from the United States were peaceful. Xu Zhengyang had previously laid off some of the ghost messengers and canceled the ghost messenger mission at the United States embassy in Beijing, feeling that he was no longer part of that circle and that no one would pay attention to him anymore.
However, when the incident occurred in Anping City, Xu Zhengyang mobilized all his ghost messengers to enter the city. He then used this opportunity to monitor those spying on him, discovering that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of the United States was also involved. The Anping City incident sparked a new round of undercurrents between factions, prompting FBI agents to consider escalating these conflicts and devising this disgusting and infuriating plan.
No matter how many steps you take or how clearly you try to distance yourself, the root of the problem is already clear, right?
Damn it!
Xu Zhengyang gritted his teeth and cursed, "Once I get married and everything is settled, I will immediately kill all of you involved in this plan."
Xu Zhengyang was not only furious with the FBI, but also with these people fighting amongst themselves. They were all acting so secretively. In reality, everyone knew their own limitations and that they all had people secretly watching each other. Similarly, they understood that many national institutions were also paying attention to these matters, and some countries even hoped that the infighting would escalate into major chaos. However, everyone knew that this kind of internal struggle wouldn't become public, much less cause major trouble.
Because one thing is clear to everyone: we are united against external forces.
However, no one expected that these foreign spies would do such a despicable thing.
Moreover, they did it very discreetly.
Nowadays, when something really bad happens, the easiest way to shirk responsibility is to wave your arms and condemn terrorist organizations... The more lice there are, the less they mind being bitten, and those guys seem to want all the bad things in the world to be done by them. The more filth they are blamed for, the smuger they become.
This has created more opportunities for those who like to stab people in the back.
Xu Zhengyang doesn't want to carry out revenge right now because he knows that if all those people really die in China, no matter how normal their causes of death are, it would be really strange and would have a huge impact.
Xu Zhengyang didn't want too many troublesome things to happen during his honeymoon.
To ensure absolute safety during the wedding, Xu Zhengyang appointed more than twenty new ghost messengers, pushing the number of ghost messengers in the Fuhe City God's Palace to its limit once again.
These ghost messengers, baring their teeth and brandishing their claws, spread out throughout the Fuhe City area, centered around Shuanghe Village. At night, each led a group of ghosts to search for any suspicious individuals. During the day, the ghosts couldn't come out, so the ghost messengers would wander around, wielding their soul-slaying rulers and baring their teeth.
If there are any special circumstances or suspicious persons, immediately notify Su Peng, the captain of the ghost messengers, and then report to Judge Li Haidong for a decision.
Good heavens, Li Haidong doesn't care about benevolence or righteousness anymore. He doesn't worry about supernatural or bizarre actions affecting the order of human life. He doesn't need Xu Zhengyang to give him orders anymore. If any son of a bitch tries to ruin my granddaughter and grandson-in-law's happy occasion, I'll curse his ancestors to death for eight generations!
Cough cough...
Okay, I'm exaggerating, but that's absolutely true.
So it's understandable that the group of people who were forcibly taken to the Tianwaitian Hotel by the ghost messengers that night, after eating and drinking in a very depressed mood, broke into a brawl and ended up with bruises and swelling on their faces. Well, Xu Zhengyang didn't get angry at them for acting on their own initiative.
Of course, many people don't understand; there are countless things that people don't understand...
Xu Zhengyang expressed his understanding and satisfaction. With peace prevailing, he could finally enjoy his honeymoon and a blissful life.
...
March 2nd.
The house is already neatly prepared with pots, pans, tables, chairs and benches. Even the houses of several neighbors who live nearby are filled with tables and chairs.
At Yuan Suqin's insistence, the wedding was to be extremely grand and extravagant. All the distant relatives and extended family members came, and neighbors helped with the preparations and then sat down for the meal. Oh, and of course, Xu Zhengyang's friends were sure to be there too; Xu Zhengyang's house alone couldn't accommodate them all.
On this day, Diao Yishi drove his car and arrived from the capital with his cousin Ouyang Ying.
Upon seeing Xu Zhengyang, Diao Yishi said mysteriously, "Brother Yang, Huang Chen and Yu Xuan asked me to pass on a message to you: are you not angry with them? If you're not angry, they'll be coming tomorrow. If you're still angry, they asked me to bring them a gift..."
"What are you saying? Hehe, give them a call later and invite them over for the wedding banquet," Xu Zhengyang said with a smile.
Xu Zhengyang understood why Huang Chen and Yu Xuan said that. After he fell ill, did Yu Xuan and Huang Chen still remember their so-called brotherhood? Therefore, the construction team led by Xu Neng withdrew from Beijing in disappointment. With the help of Yao Chushun, they barely managed to hold on for a while, but were later overthrown by their relatives.
In this society, people are becoming increasingly pragmatic in their interactions with each other, and the concept of affection and loyalty is fading away.
Xu Zhengyang wasn't petty enough to hold a grudge over something so trivial. Besides, on such a joyous occasion, he naturally wouldn't refuse the guests. However, the fact that Xu Zhengyang didn't call them himself but instead had Diao Yishi tell them meant that he no longer took Huang Chen and Yu Xuan seriously.
Unfortunately, Li Bingjie called yesterday to say that Ye Wan could not attend their wedding.
Ye Wan was originally Li Bingjie's only friend and was supposed to be her bridesmaid, but unfortunately, she was unable to come due to family constraints.
Xu Zhengyang was helpless about this and also informed Chen Chaojiang that Chen Chaojiang had also been unable to contact Ye Wan for the past two days.
According to Li Bingjie, Ye Wan's family has restricted her contact with the outside world. Even when she makes a phone call to Li Bingjie, her mother is watching her closely.
Fortunately, Li Bingjie is not truly alone.
Li Ruiqing and Li Ruiqing did not attend the wedding, but Li Binghe and his wife came at their mother's strong request. Li Ruiqing's wife, Miao Anzhi, and daughter, Li Bingying, also came. In addition, several members of the Jiang family came from Jiangnan, including Jiang Huiying.
This was truly a situation that left Xu Zhengyang both amused and exasperated. It seemed Jiang Lan hoped to use this opportunity to have Jiang Huiying apologize to Xu Zhengyang in person, lest her petty son-in-law hold a grudge against the Jiang family. Someone of his status, if he truly harbored resentment towards the Jiang family, even a small act of sabotage could bring them great misfortune.
Yao Chushun arranged the wedding planning company, and Zheng Ronghua also volunteered to help Yao Chushun find the best wedding planning company in Fuhe City.
Good heavens, Yao Chushun practically banged on the table at the wedding planning company and ordered that there must be 63 identical red cars on the day. The bride and groom would drive black Mercedes-Benzes, with white BMWs leading the procession and following behind, symbolizing a long and happy marriage.
A total of sixty-six cars, a lucky number.
Xu Zhengyang smiled and expressed his satisfaction, thinking to himself, "Why would I care about such mundane formalities?"
If it were something to care about, I wouldn't have chosen my birthday, March 3rd, as my wedding date... Three, it sounds like "disperse"...
That's utter nonsense.
Little did he know that on the night of the second day of the third lunar month, Ye Wan arrived in Fuhe City. Hmm, she snuck out again. This girl is indeed an expert at running away from home; she's really something.
Ye Wan's father, Ye Rongchen, was preparing to go to the capital.
Volume 5, Spirit Official, Chapter 262: Who Did You Give Your First Time To?
At night, the courtyard of Xu Zhengyang's house was brightly lit, and people were coming and going, chatting and laughing.
Xu Neng was discussing the details of tomorrow's wedding with a group of men in the village, such as the departure time of the convoy, how to arrange a lively and festive scene after arriving at the wedding location (since the bride's family was sending fewer people this time), and how to ensure it wouldn't offend the bride's special family... Yuan Suqin and a group of village women were decorating the new house. A tall pile of brand-new quilts was stacked on the headboard, and the bright red sheets embroidered with mandarin ducks shone like a mirror. In the outer room, Xu Rouyue, Ouyang Ying, Diao Yishi, and the wives of Xu Zhengyang's friends were hanging ribbons, balloons, and other decorations. Xu Zhengyang and his friends were chatting and laughing outside the courtyard gate, discussing how so-and-so got married, and what they should do tomorrow...
Under several tall elm trees to the east of the courtyard gate, a row of stoves were covered with coal mud, with large pots sitting on them, emitting smoke, and red flames flickering beneath them.
Several elderly people were smoking. They were discussing how many people would come tomorrow, and how many young people in the village would get married this year…
A melodious birdsong rang out. Chen Chaojiang took out his phone, checked the caller ID, but there was no number displayed.
Chen Chaojiang took two steps away from the crowd and answered the call:
"who?"
"This young lady... has run away again!"
Chen Chaojiang was taken aback, then asked, "Where are you?"
"Fuhe City".
"Where are you? I'll come pick you up."
"Long-distance bus station."
"Wait!"
After hanging up, Chen Chaojiang walked to Xu Zhengyang's side and whispered, "Chaojiang, give me the car keys, I'm going to Fuhe City..."
"Let Haozi take you. Are you sure you can drive with your injury?" Xu Zhengyang didn't ask any further questions and said decisively.
"Need not."
Xu Zhengyang took out the car keys and handed them to Chen Chaojiang, saying, "Be careful on the road."
"Okay." Chen Chaojiang nodded, took the keys, and walked towards the Audi A4 parked not far away.
After a moment of confusion, the guys started chatting and laughing again. Of course, the topic naturally came up with the fact that Zhong Zhijun's wedding was coming up, and Chen Chaojiang was the only one left among them. Judging from the current situation, it seemed that his wedding was coming up soon too.
Xu Zhengyang watched the departing car and couldn't help but smile bitterly. He wondered when these two would finally get married. Thinking this, Xu Zhengyang mentally instructed, "Wang Yonggan, go and follow Chen Chaojiang. Make sure he doesn't get into any danger."
"Yes, sir." Wang Yonggan nodded and immediately flew away.
At this moment, in the courtyard house on the western outskirts of Fuhe City, Jiang Lan and her relatives were chatting in the living room of the main room.
However, their house was not as lively as Xu Zhengyang's. Although everyone had a happy expression, the difference was that most of their happiness was deliberately feigned.
Jiang Lan was well aware of this.
Moreover, unlike other families where there's a joyous atmosphere at the wedding, in such families, there will never be the genuine, lively celebrations of ordinary families. Perhaps even the relatives and extended family members would look down on, disdain, or even loathe the festivities of a rural wedding day?
Sigh... Jiang Lan sighed inwardly.