Chapter 1140: Chapter 1136: Stark Contrast

Chen Yang held Xiao Cui and comforted her for a while. Once Xiao Cui was completely calmed down, Chen Yang took her hand and said, “Xiao Cui, let’s leave here first. The folks and Auntie at home are still worried about you.”

“Okay, okay.”

Xiao Cui tightly held Chen Yang’s hand and nodded seriously.

Then Chen Yang led Xiao Cui toward the door.

Outside the door, Mr. Mo and Gu Xuanyu, along with a group of bodyguards, were stationed.

Seeing Chen Yang about to leave, Gu Xuanyu actually wanted to stop him, even intending a showdown.

But Mr. Mo, sensing his intention, immediately gave him a look to stop him from acting.

Even though Gu Xuanyu had a higher status than Mr. Mo, he chose to heed Mr. Mo’s advice.

He retreated with his men into the hall, leaving the passage at the door clear.

Chen Yang, expressionless, led Xiao Cui out of the room and down the stairs, leaving the villa.

Watching Chen Yang’s peaceful departing silhouette, Gu Xuanyu’s eyes nearly blazed with fury.

“Such a foolproof plan! And it still failed! Are Gu Ming and those two experts worthless?” Gu Xuanyu roared angrily in the hall.

After venting his anger on the two masters from the karaoke bar, he immediately turned his gaze to the bodyguards.

Without saying a word, he directly rushed up and started beating them.

“You’re nothing but trash! Such a large figure came up, and you didn’t even notice? What use are you to me?” Gu Xuanyu, like a lion thwarted in rage and humiliation, bared his fangs on anyone he could catch to vent his inner fury.

Mr. Mo stood by observing for a while before stepping forward to intervene when Gu Xuanyu had vented a considerable amount of anger.

“Young master, the urgent task is not to blame these people, but to first figure out what’s happening with Gu Ming’s side. We’ve already lost two experts; if we lose two more, the Capital City side won’t be easy to answer to…” Mr. Mo said worriedly.

These words served as a reminder to Gu Xuanyu.

He immediately ceased beating the bodyguards, picked up the phone, and started contacting Gu Ming.

…

Village entrance.

After leaving the villa, Chen Yang directly took Xiao Cui back to the car.

Upon returning to the car, the first thing Chen Yang did was dial the folks’ phone, letting Xiao Cui assure them of her safety.

The folks on the other end, hearing Xiao Cui was safe, were overjoyed, repeatedly thanking Chen Yang.

Listening made Chen Yang feel slightly embarrassed.

After all, this incident started because of him, and it was his fault that Xiao Cui was entangled and hence kidnapped.

Now being thanked felt a bit embarrassing.

After a brief communication, the call ended.

Chen Yang kept his phone aside, started the car immediately, and drove away from there, heading toward the county town with Xiao Cui.

Chen Yang knew that although he had reassured them over the phone, the folks and Xiao Cui’s mom at home must be anxious to see the two of them safe.

Therefore, Chen Yang drove relatively fast along the way, and it didn’t take long before they reached the county town.

Once in the county town, Chen Yang didn’t take Xiao Cui back home first; instead, he went to the karaoke joint of Gu Ming, Gu Hongwei, and the two experts.

Honestly, Chen Yang did not want to let these four people off easily, yet he couldn’t bring himself to be dishonest.

Since he promised, he had to follow through.

Now that Xiao Cui was safely back, he naturally needed to go again to give them the antidote.

“Xiao Cui, wait for me in the car for a bit. I’ll go handle a matter, and I’ll be back shortly.” Chen Yang said to Xiao Cui as they parked beneath the karaoke bar, intending to get out.

But just as he turned around, Xiao Cui grabbed his hand.

Chen Yang looked back to see Xiao Cui’s weak and fearful manner.

“Chen Yang, can I go with you? I don’t want to stay in the car alone.”

Xiao Cui said quietly.

Xiao Cui’s pitiful demeanor made Chen Yang’s heart tremble.

“Okay.”

Chen Yang’s emotions were complex, wanting to say something but ultimately settling for a firm nod and saying ok.

Once Xiao Cui saw Chen Yang agree, the tension on her face vanished instantly, and she quickly got out of the car, held Chen Yang’s hand, and followed him into the karaoke bar.

Just like before, under the guidance of a server, they arrived at the entrance of the presidential suite.

At this moment, the hostesses were still standing at the door waiting for customers.

Each one was snacking on melon seeds, chatting idly at the door. As soon as they saw Chen Yang approach, they tossed away the seeds and gathered towards Chen Yang.

“Boss, you’re back. We followed your orders; we haven’t let anyone in.”

“Hehe, boss, do you want us ladies to accompany you for a few drinks inside?”

“Boss… you must give us some face; after all, we’ve been waiting for you for a while now.”

…

These hostesses dressed provocatively, and their tone was flirtatious and teasing.

These little tricks might be fatally tantalizing for an ordinary person, but before Chen Yang, they appeared vulgar.

Especially when Xiao Cui was there.

Xiao Cui’s pure demeanor starkly contrasted with those hostesses.

There was simply no comparison at all.

“Get out of the way.”

Chen Yang was unfazed, showing no reaction. Facing these women flocking towards him, he decisively uttered these words.

The hostesses, cheerful one second, froze the next.

Chen Yang ignored them, directly pushed aside those blocking him, and led Xiao Cui into the suite.

Xiao Cui was very happy to witness this scene; the shine in her gaze towards Chen Yang grew even brighter.

These did not escape Chen Yang, who was leading the way.

Once inside the suite, he tossed out four small Elixirs to Gu Hongwei, Gu Ming, and the two martial experts.

When Chen Yang arrived, three of them were so beaten they were barely able to move, almost incapacitated.

But while Chen Yang had been away for a length of time, they had all somewhat recovered and could move around now.

Seeing the antidote tossed by Chen Yang, they glanced at each other, seemingly waiting for someone else to eat first.

Clearly, they worried that Chen Yang might have given them poison instead of an antidote, hence hesitated.

Seeing their suspicion, Chen Yang chuckled slightly, said nothing, then turned and left with Xiao Cui.

He had given the antidote; whether they chose to take it was their affair.

It was no longer his concern.

Nor was he obligated to assure them it was indeed the antidote.

Just as Chen Yang stepped out, one martial arts expert instantly decided to consume the medicine given by Chen Yang.

The other martial arts expert immediately asked in shock, “You… Aren’t you afraid it’s poison?”

“If he wanted us dead, he need not return. Do you think he’d go through the trouble?” The pill-taking martial expert replied.

Upon hearing these words, the other martial arts expert immediately realized there was no need for such extra trouble.

Thinking of this, he quickly took the Elixir without further hesitation.

Seeing the two experts take the medicine, Gu Hongwei and Gu Ming, being uncle and nephew, naturally didn’t hesitate anymore and quickly consumed the Elixir given by Chen Yang.