At the Water Pavilion Nightclub, Han Shichong was engrossed in conversation about life and dreams with two university students. Just as they were having a lively discussion, someone knocked on the door.
Han Shichong frowned, "Who's interrupting at such a great time?"
A voice from outside replied, "Dragon Warlord, your subordinate has important intelligence to report."
Han Shichong reluctantly said, "Come in."
The door opened.
A subordinate entered, his face betraying his nervousness and unease.
Han Shichong asked, "Speak, what important intelligence warrants disturbing me during my leisure time? If what you have to say isn't important enough, I'll chop you into pieces and feed you to the fish!"
He treated life so casually, as if he were an emperor.
The subordinate swallowed and said, "Your brother-in-law, Su Jianxiong, is dead."
What?
Han Shichong's brow furrowed. "How did he die?"
The subordinate replied, "Su Jianxiong and Su Wanran were competing for talent, and they had a drinking contest with poison. Su Jianxiong drank it but wasn't cured, and he died."
Instead of being angry, Han Shichong felt like laughing.
What was this?
It was practically suicide!
"Is there such a foolish person in this world? Heh, pity my sister will be heartbroken." Han Shichong nodded. "This intelligence is important in a way, but also not. It has little to do with me..."
Before he could finish, the subordinate continued, "That's not all! Xue Zong and Sang Biao went to deal with Su Wanran, but both met with misfortune and were sent to the police station by Su Wanran!"
What?!
Han Shichong was no longer calm and stood up abruptly.
While he could disregard Su Jianxiong's death, he couldn't ignore the predicament of Xue Zong and Sang Biao.
Sang Biao was his capable subordinate, and Xue Zong was his pride and joy!
"Well done, Su Wanran," Han Shichong declared. "She knew I supported Su Feiyang for the family headship, so she's going head-to-head with me. She has her methods, doesn't she? How come I never noticed this girl had such capabilities before?!"
Han Shichong clenched his fists, which creaked.
He was contemplating how to exact revenge!
It was not only to avenge Su Jianxiong, to vent his sister Han Yun's anger, but also to regain his lost dignity!
As he pondered, another subordinate entered and announced, "Reporting to the Dragon Warlord, someone outside requests an audience."
Han Shichong refused without hesitation, "Who is this fool who wants to see me? Tell him I'm busy."
The subordinate added, "The person claims to be your old comrade-in-arms."
Oh?
An old comrade-in-arms?
Han Shichong paused, his expression turning serious. Anyone who could call themselves his old comrade-in-arms must have served under the God of War with him, fighting battles.
They would also know the truth of Han Shichong's 'deserter' status.
He had to see him.
Han Shichong said, "Let him in."
"As you command!"
The subordinate turned and left. Moments later, he returned, leading a burly man in white into the room.
As soon as Han Shichong saw the man in white, his face turned cold. He clearly didn't want to see him!
The man in white was none other than Yao Gang.
Yao Gang and Han Shichong were bitter rivals, always at odds. Yao Gang wouldn't normally have sought an audience with Han Shichong, but to accelerate Han Shichong's downfall, he braved the encounter.
Yao Gang forced a smile and said, "What's with the cold shoulder? Don't you welcome an old comrade-in-arms?"
Heh.
Han Shichong inwardly sneered.
If it were anyone else, Han Shichong might have offered a polite greeting, but facing Yao Gang, he dispensed with pleasantries.
Back then.
Han Shichong and Yao Gang were both shining stars in the military. One was a direct disciple of the God of War, the other the God of War's vanguard general. Their reputations were immense.
They were also jealous of each other, harboring unspoken animosity, constantly competing openly and covertly.
Fate, however, played a cruel trick. In the end, neither had a good outcome.
Han Shichong became a deserter and was demoted back to his hometown; Yao Gang's indulgence in alcohol led to mistakes and imprisonment. The once proud men became pariahs.
After that, their paths diverged.
Han Shichong said with a cold face, "Do I need to be polite with you? We know each other inside out. Let's cut the nonsense. Tell me, what do you want?"
They knew each other too well; deception was almost impossible.
Yao Gang had already devised a plan before coming.
He chuckled and said, "I'm not here for any other reason than to see you suffer."
As soon as he said this, Han Shichong took the bait, his eyes widening in anger as he glared at Yao Gang.
Yao Gang, however, paid him no mind and continued, "I won't hide it from you, I was there when your two dogs were taken. I enjoyed the show immensely. You must know by now about Xue Zong and Sang Biao's capture, and you must be furious. I'm here to see your anger. As long as you're angry, I'm happy, hahahaha."
His words almost made Han Shichong's nose turn crooked with rage.
Although Yao Gang's words were half-true and half-false, intended to provoke Han Shichong into attacking the God of War without understanding the full situation, Han Shichong harbored no doubt!
In Han Shichong's eyes, Yao Gang was precisely such an utterly boring and detestable scoundrel.
Han Shichong cursed, "You ex-convict, you spent so many years in prison and your temper hasn't changed one bit. It seems ten or twenty more years are needed!"
Those words were deeply insulting.
Prison was Yao Gang's most sensitive and taboo subject.
He gritted his teeth and retorted, "What's wrong with prison? At least I walked a straight and honest path, unlike some people who turn tail like mice seeing a cat when faced with an enemy, becoming deserters."
"You dog, try saying that again?!" Han Shichong slammed the table and stood up.
The two imposing figures were now like bickering schoolchildren, facing each other, glaring with resentment.
After a moment of silence.
Yao Gang burst into laughter. "Seeing you angry makes me very happy. Today Xue Zong and Sang Biao were captured, tomorrow others will be captured. Han Shichong, I will personally witness your downfall!"
With that, he left the room, laughing wildly.
Han Shichong was practically spitting blood.
He now wished he could dig out Su Wanran's heart and drink it as wine!
Han Shichong gritted his teeth and said, "It's been a long time since I made a move. It seems these younglings in the capital have forgotten the prestige of the Dragon Warlord. Anyone dares to tread on my head. Fine, I'll start with Su Wanran and her supporters, kill the chicken to scare the monkeys, and restore the Dragon Warlord's reputation in the capital!"
On the other side.
Yao Gang walked out of the Water Pavilion Nightclub and approached a Lamborghini.
The car door opened.
Tang Yuyao, in the driver's seat, asked, "How did it go?"
Yao Gang said confidently, "Han Shichong took the bait. He's definitely gathering his men now to move against Su Wanran and the God of War!"
Tang Yuyao smiled. "So, Han Shichong's end is near."
Yao Gang said, "After years of struggle, I've finally waited for this day. Han Shichong, hurry up and die!"