For three full days, Yan Jue did not disturb her. Tang Xiaomin was urged by her company to return to work.
She arrived at the office as usual and found everything as she had left it.
She opened the door to the lounge and went inside; it was the same.
She called the female assistant.
"Where is President Yan?"
"Miss Tang, I don't know."
"Didn't he stay in the lounge?"
The assistant shook her head.
"I've been at the company these past few days, and I haven't seen President Yan at all."
"Oh, perhaps I was mistaken."
She knew that Yan Jue must have returned to the Underworld.
After he spoke to her about the meeting that day, he had acted so unreasonably towards her, and then left without a word. Su Dan Novel Network.
Could it be that she was angry, and he had lost his patience?
Or did he think he didn't need her help and could handle those covetous individuals himself?
Tang Xiaomin's mind was in chaos. They had clearly agreed to wait until their wedding for certain things, and who told him to act so impulsively.
If he was ignoring her, she wasn't married to him yet, and she had no obligation.
She decided to give him the cold shoulder.
...
In the blink of an eye, seven days passed.
At the request of the Ten Kings of Hell, the Underworld meticulously prepared a very important meeting.
The Underworld was under strict guard. The once bustling streets were now ordered to close, and the entire city fell silent, filled with a deathly stillness.
In the magnificent hall of the Underworld, nine of the Ten Kings of Hell had already arrived, including Yan Jun.
They looked at each other, each with their own thoughts.
Song Xin was the first to speak, "It was said that all Ten Kings of Hell would be present, why isn't Chu Chen here yet? Could it be that he fell into Yan Jue's hands and has been utterly annihilated?"
Hearing this, everyone's expression turned solemn.
Qin Yu, having met Chu Chen before, casually explained a few things.
"Song Xin, don't spout nonsense. Chu Chen is fine. If he heard you cursing him behind his back like this, he'd cause trouble again."
"I didn't see him last time, and I don't see him this time. I'm just curious."
At this moment, an attendant from outside the hall reported, "King Chu has arrived."
For a moment, everyone looked towards the entrance. Soon, their eyes widened to varying degrees, and astonished expressions appeared on their faces.
Today, Chu Chen wore a stylish middle-parted idol hairstyle, dyed golden.
He was dressed in a black shirt, trousers, and leather shoes. Retro frameless sunglasses covered most of his face, making it impossible to discern his expression.
With his hands in his pockets, he swaggered to an empty seat and sat down.
"Just now, who was speaking ill of this King behind his back?"
Even if they heard it as ashes, everyone present could recognize this familiar voice as Chu Chen's.
After the shock, there was confusion.
Song Xin's mouth twitched as he asked him.
"Chu Chen... Is that really you? After so many years, you've turned into this ghastly appearance. I almost didn't recognize you."
This remark caused those present to chuckle secretly, though most were watching with amusement.
Chu Chen said in a contemptuous tone, "What do you know? This is called fashion. Can you appreciate it?"
"Indeed, I cannot appreciate it."
The others also agreed.
However, Chu Chen was unfazed. Having witnessed the frenzy of his fans, he no longer cared about the opinions of these few individuals.
Taishan, standing nearby, said, "Brother, Qingyin has been crying her eyes out at my place, saying you've abandoned her."
"You two can argue and quarrel, but it's not feasible for her to stay with me all the time. You should find a time to take her back."
Chu Chen had a consort, whom everyone knew.
Ever since Qingyin had abandoned Chu Chen for the Burning Hall last time, Chu Chen had been utterly disappointed in her.
"I have divorced her. We have no further connection. I cannot manage this matter."
"You..."
Taishan pointed at Chu Chen, not knowing what to say to him.
"You, you, Qingyin is such a beautiful woman married to you. Don't be ungrateful when you have blessings, don't be foolish."
"If you want this fortune, then take it."
This...
The intensity of their past affection was now matched by the depth of his current indifference.
The Ten Kings of Hell held important positions in the Underworld and did not undergo reincarnation.
The long passage of time would wear away emotions.
Therefore, in the end, the Ten Kings of Hell were almost all left as solitary figures.
"Do you really not want her anymore?" Taishan asked solemnly. "Have you truly thought it through?"
"No."
"Why?"
"Because I've found more interesting things to do. Women only hinder my future."
Tch...
The others present scoffed.
After a few days, Chu Chen had become so arrogant.
Chu Chen slowly took off his sunglasses, his gaze fixed on Yan Jun, who had been silent all along.
He hadn't seen Yan Jun since the Burning Hall fell.
Seeing him now, the anger of being used as a pawn could no longer be suppressed.
"Yan Jun, you incited me to send troops to the Underworld, and in the end, my Burning Hall was lost. Should we settle this score today!"
Everyone present knew that Yan Jun had instigated the conflict, and they had all heard about the Burning Hall.
While sympathizing with Chu Chen, they also wanted to see how Chu Chen would settle the score with Yan Jun.
No one spoke, quietly watching the unfolding drama.
Yan Jun said calmly, "The loss of the Burning Hall was done by Yan Jue. What does it have to do with me?"
Hearing this, Chu Chen's eyes sharpened. He slammed the table and stood up.
Bang!
"Yan Jun, I suspect you colluded with Yan Jue to scheme against me."
"You came to tell me that the Underworld was taken by Yan Jue. I came to the Underworld to gather information, hoping to verify the situation. And I happened to encounter the demoness, so I was tempted by her beauty and brought her back to the Burning Hall."
"This also gave Yan Jue the excuse to send troops. Dare you say this wasn't a collusion between you and Yan Jue!"
No one had expected that the loss of Chu Chen's Burning Hall involved such a twist.
At that moment, everyone present looked at Yan Jun with suspicion.
This meeting was also instigated by him. If Yan Jun truly colluded with Yan Jue, then this meeting was a trap.
Facing everyone's doubts, Yan Jun remained expressionless and unperturbed.
"The Burning Hall was lost and fell into Yan Jue's hands. What did I gain? Everyone, think carefully."
"With the forces of the Underworld, and knowing all of you, if I had truly joined forces with Yan Jue, you would probably not be sitting here talking right now, but would have become prisoners."
Thinking about it, it made sense. Moreover, Yan Jun's actions were indeed aimed at Yan Jue, which was beyond doubt.
However, Chu Chen, who had been used as a pawn, was already blinded by rage.
"Yan Jun, stop shirking responsibility. You cannot escape responsibility for the loss of the Burning Hall. What do you say we do about this?"
Yan Jun, having lost everything, fully displayed his shamelessness and said with a faint smile.
"What to do? Heh... nothing."
"You're playing me!"
As soon as the words fell, a black broadsword materialized in Chu Chen's hand.
"Yan Jun, I will make you pay!"