Chapter Forty-Five: I'll Beat You to Death

  Jang Yong-sung is not Korean but a Joseonjok.

  Like many ethnic Koreans in Yanbian, he relied on sneaking into Seoul to make a living, originally doing odd jobs just to ensure that he wouldn't starve while also being able to send some money back home. This kind of life lasted for a very long time and was very tiring, but Zhang Yongcheng acknowledges that what he earned here was indeed much more than in Yanbian.

  If he didn't see those Seoul people's condescending gaze and the humiliation he had suffered for so many years, Zhang Yongcheng really thought this life was not bad.

  He has some leadership skills, so he gradually gathered a group of people from Yanbian who were also born there, without household registration, without any knowledge, but with physical strength.

  Sometimes Zhang Yongcheng felt that the money was coming in too slowly, so he began to use his still somewhat agile brain, and the more he schemed, the more he made. He bought a household registration, bought a house, and in the poor district of Jiari Peak Cave, he also became a well-known figure on the streets and alleys.

  Zhang Yongcheng increasingly felt that his life was becoming more beautiful.

  If I didn't think about the girl locked in that room.

  Zhang Yongcheng was able to make a name for himself largely because Jin Longyi needed a new face to handle some matters, and fortunately, Zhang Yongcheng entered Jin Longyi's line of sight. Fortunately, Zhang Yongcheng did a great job with that matter.

  From another perspective, many of Zhang Yongcheng's current achievements can be attributed to Jin Longyi. As Zhang considers himself a man who knows how to show gratitude, in his understanding, Jin is the object of his loyalty.

  It was a bolt from the blue that Jin Longyi suddenly went into prison without any warning.

  Zhang Yongcheng, who was hiding in the cave of Gari Peak, certainly could not have known that the right-hand dragon, Jinlong Yizhi, which was located in the large building in Qingtandong Cave, was just a small role. He couldn't imagine these things, so he felt some panic and unease.

  But ignorance has its advantages, Zhang Yongcheng thought he was still safe and could continue to be the big brother in his own little world, and indeed, these days were very peaceful.

  Then Park Yong Sung received a phone call, and he felt that the second peak of his life might be coming soon.

  "If you do this well, you can come to Myeong-dong and bring your people to manage those nightclubs and KTVs with the most oil and water. I guarantee you'll live a better life."

  This is a good beautiful dream for Zhang Yongcheng given by Jin Xinyu, Jin Xinyu is the son of Jindragon, his words are equivalent to Jindragon's words.

  It's unclear whether Jin Xinyu made the future sound too good to be true, or where Zhang Yongcheng got his confidence from, but whatever Jin Xinyu instructed, Zhang Yongcheng carried out flawlessly.

  Even if it's a kidnapping, even if it's broad daylight and blowing a driver's head off, they don't care.

  When his subordinate brought Gao Ya to here, Zhang Yongcheng's first reaction was similar to others, this girl is really good-looking.

  But Jin Xinyu had warned that he must be treated well and not have any ideas, so Zhang Yongcheng put Gaoya in a dimly lit room.

  It's quite embarrassing that, apart from some initial resistance, Gaiya just sat there motionless, not eating or drinking.

  So it went on for an entire evening.

  Zhang Yongcheng gradually felt something was off, Officer Park, who was in charge of this area, called him and asked if there had been any unfamiliar faces appearing recently. The police sirens going on and off on the streets made Zhang Yongcheng's heart skip a beat.

  What made Zhang Yongcheng even more uneasy was that more and more men in suits began to appear at the Gali Peak Cave, all of whom had a slight bulge around their waists. The origin of these people was naturally very clear to Zhang Yongcheng, but why did they come?

  Holding this doubt, Zhang Yongcheng sent someone to ask, and then he got an answer that he least wanted to get.

  For the girl in that little house.

  The police cars patrolling back and forth on the streets, the men in black roaming around everywhere, all came for that girl.

  Zhang Yongcheng didn't know what that girl was about, but now there's no need to think about it, her background must be very impressive.

  What kind of big shot could stir up the police to send out so many people, plus those black-clad men who looked even more intimidating than himself, that had come to his humble abode?

  Zhang Yongcheng somewhat regretted not asking Jin Xinyu carefully about the girl's identity at the beginning.

  At such an old age, someone still does things impulsively that they regret, and can't be considered a decent person. Perhaps from the start, neither Jin Longyi nor Jin Xinyu ever took Zhang Yongcheng as a person.

  It's just a very obedient and capable dog, nothing more.

  The situation was getting more and more serious, which even Zhang Yongcheng could feel. During this time, Jin Xinyu made several phone calls to comfort Zhang Yongcheng, but the words didn't seem like something Jin Xinyu of that age could say.

  Zhang Yongcheng felt something was off.

  Although Jin Xinyu repeatedly asked Zhang Yongcheng on the phone not to have any dialogue with Gao Yala, Zhang Yongcheng still pushed open the door of the small hut.

  The girl's hands were tied up and she lay on the bed unable to move.

  Zhang Yongcheng walked over, untied the rope from her mouth, and suddenly felt a sense of liberation. Her body trembled slightly, and with her eyes covered, she had no idea what would happen next.

  In the eighteen years, many absurd things have happened, but today, Gao Yala only knew what it meant to be afraid.

  "What exactly do you want to do?"

  Although Zhang Yongcheng had tried his best to entertain Jin Xinyu, there were still some unavoidable bruises on Gao Ya's wrists and ankles.

  Zhang Yongcheng sat in the chair, looking at the girl in front of him who was trembling like a small flower. At this moment, he didn't have any thoughts of appreciation or ridicule, and slowly opened his mouth to say: "Now I'll ask you, you answer, do you understand?"

  Gao Yala was taken aback for a moment, then nodded her head.

  "Who are you?" Zhang Yongcheng asked.

  "High pull."

  "Father's name."

  Ga Yala's body couldn't stop trembling, but suddenly became exceptionally firm: "Don't even think about doing anything to Dad."

  Zhang Yongcheng blinked and smiled: "Can't tell you're still a filial daughter."

  Gao Yala lowered her head and didn't plan on saying anything else.

  Zhang Yongcheng didn't ask any more questions, took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and lit one up, saying: "Looks like your family is quite powerful, now there are people looking for you everywhere outside, if it wasn't for my cleverness, maybe I would have been found."

  "But you're still here, and since you are, I'll naturally let you go after I've achieved my goal." Zhang Yongcheng said with a puff of smoke, "Unfortunately, I haven't received any news that would allow me to let you go yet."

  "Damn it, I'm scared too. If I've messed with the wrong person, of course I'd be scared to death." Zhang Yongcheng looked at Gao Ya and suddenly smiled, "But fortunately, as long as that bastard surnamed Chu hasn't intervened yet, I won't be scared to the point of dying."

  At this point, Zhang Yongcheng smiled nervously and started smoking heavily.

  Gao Yala's covered eyes suddenly seemed to have color, as if they could be seen even through the thick black cloth. Zhang Yongcheng's words were clearly just his own self-consolation, he was also afraid, and very much so.

  Gao Yala doesn't think there are many people in this world with the surname Chu.

  It just so happened that she knew one.

  "Perhaps it's that person with the surname Chu." Gao Ya looked towards the man who was completely unaware of where he was and said, "Is that man named Chu Jingyan?"

  Snap

  Zhang Yongcheng's cigarette fell to the ground, and after a long time, he finally got up, walked around in circles with an extremely flustered expression, and finally couldn't help but ask, "How did you know?"

  Even now, Zhang Yongcheng still doesn't dare touch Gaoyar.

  This is someone who is extremely timid, put nicely, cautious.

  A surge of inexplicable emotions suddenly welled up in Gaoyala's heart, which couldn't be put into words, but somehow her originally weak body was suddenly filled with strength.

  "Are you afraid of him?"

  "I'm not afraid!" Zhang Yongcheng jumped up, like a child throwing a tantrum. "Why should I be afraid of a twenty-year-old kid? What does he have that's worth my fear?"

  "You're afraid of him." Gao Ya's tone was very certain, as if she didn't care about provoking Zhang Yongcheng at all.

  "Shut up!" Zhang Yongcheng pointed at Gao Yala and shouted, "What do you know? What makes you say I'm afraid of him? I'm the one who says what goes around here, I'm the biggest!"

  Zhang Yongcheng's voice became somewhat hoarse as he asked, "Tell me, what is your relationship?"

  Gao Yalang raised her head and said seriously: "I am his woman."

  Zhang Yongcheng took in a mouthful of cold air.

  ........

  ........

  Chu Jingyan sat in the car, took a bite of the purple rice ball and listened to Li Qi say: "The police's message said that at the scene where the driver had an accident, there was one of Ya La's hairpins. It has been taken away for examination to see if there are any suspicious fingerprints."

  "Is there any news about that group of people?" Chu Jingyan asked.

  Li Qishake shook his head and said: "Our people have been searching everywhere, several problematic ones were beaten until they vomited blood but still didn't admit it, it seems that it really wasn't done by that group of people."

  "New face?"

  "Nor is there."

  Chu Jingyu threw the purple rice ball in his hand into the trash can, wiped his mouth with a tissue and said: "Continue, before President Gao goes crazy, we must find her."

  Li Qidian nodded and pushed open the car door, striding away with big steps.

  Chu Jingyan closed his eyes and thought for a long time, wondering if he had forgotten someone. He thought carefully, opened his eyes, and started the car.

  Since Jin Long was imprisoned, Jin Xinyu dropped out of school and stayed at home. With the address in hand, Chu Jingyan found his way to the door.

  The door was opened by the nanny, and Chu Jingyan didn't even take off his shoes before walking in.

  Jin Xinyu was having breakfast when he saw Chu Jingyan, his expression clearly showing some surprise and fluster.

  Chu Jingyan stood still and said: "I have a question, answer me immediately. If you lie to me, I will beat you to death."

  "It's really beaten to death."

  Jin Xinyu put down his chopsticks and stood up.

  "Where is Gao Ya?"

  "I don't know."

  Hūn

  Jin Xinyu fell to the ground.

  Chu Jingyan shook his hand and squatted down: "I said it, if you tell a lie, I'll beat you to death."

  "I don't know." Jin Xinyu looked at Chu Jingyan.

  Hūn

  "I don't know!"

  Hūn

  "I don't know!"

  "Hmm—"

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