Chapter 241

Chapter 241 Five Years in Exile

 

The other end remained silent, perhaps not even listening.

“Upon hearing the tragic news, He Yu forced the truth out of the local supervisor, then returned to the capital alone, carrying both physical and psychological wounds!”

The bloodshot in Su Rui’s eyes grew increasingly dense, as if blood might drip from them at any moment!

“Honestly, those five people were truly audacious, causing a death and still daring to leave their real names. Did they think no one in this world could deal with them? What a fucking international joke!”

The voice on the other end finally spoke again: “I understand your pain. When we received that news, none of us took it well.”

Even though he already knew Su Rui’s story, hearing him tell it again filled his heart with guilt and dismay.

In some ways, the country truly owed its heroes far too much. The things they sacrificed could never be repaid, especially—life itself.

“He Yu returned to the capital to avenge his sister and parents in his own way!”

At this point, Su Rui’s eyes flashed with satisfaction as he coldly smiled: “He Yu was a national combat hero, a war machine from the top-secret operations unit. Even with one hand gone, even with three bullets just removed from his body, no one could match him! The so-called ‘Capital Bloody Night’ began with him!”

That night, He Yu’s combat prowess shocked half the capital!

“Unfortunately, he never got to kill those five people face to face before dying under a sniper’s bullet,” Su Rui continued, his tone filled with deep regret: “If he hadn’t been blinded by vengeance, if he had used even a little cunning, none of those five would have survived!”

The voice on the other end trembled slightly: “Su Rui…”

“But He Yu forgot he wasn’t fighting alone. He had comrades. He was the Lone Wolf, and I am the Flame!” Su Rui’s eyes radiated an immense fighting spirit. “What he couldn’t finish, I’ll complete for him! His wishes, I’ll fulfill!”

At this point, Su Rui sighed softly, seemingly with some regret: “What’s even more unfortunate is that I too was blinded by hatred. If I had been more patient, not so hot-headed, the consequences wouldn’t be what they are now. Those five people absolutely wouldn’t have kept their lives!”

“The so-called five great families of the capital, five young masters who deserve death but still live!” Su Rui said hatefully: “Jiang Yigang, Gong Qiujian, Yun Fanyuan, Zhang Qihang, and Nangong Yao!”

“These people appear to have bright futures, but in reality, they’re hypocrites worse than pigs and dogs!”

Today, Su Rui was clearly more agitated than usual: “Although I didn’t kill them that time, I at least destroyed half their lives!”

The voice on the other end trembled: “Since then, the Gong and Yun families have been in free fall. In five years, they’ve almost disappeared from public view, and the Zhang family has similarly never recovered their former glory.”

“These three once-prominent families all fell into the abyss because of you alone!”

Su Rui nodded: “So my goal has been indirectly achieved.”

“Then why don’t you stop?”

“I don’t stop? That’s because they haven’t stopped.” Su Rui looked at the sky, seeing the faces of Su Zhiyan and Bai Wangchuan before him: “Since I returned to China, these people have been constantly testing me. They still want me dead, how could I possibly surrender?”

“Are you sure you’re not overthinking? Or perhaps experiencing delusions from long-term pressure?”

“Delusions my ass!” Su Rui spat: “All these years, I’ve been using self-hypnosis to stop myself from thinking about the past, to try to forget those who deserve death. Yes, I basically succeeded, otherwise I couldn’t have survived.”

“Otherwise, that hatred would have burned me alive.”

“And most importantly, those five people, not one of them died.” Su Rui said hatefully: “Without dying, they’ll never understand the pain of approaching death, never understand the desperation He Yu’s sister felt.”

“No! Su Rui, you already made a grave mistake five years ago. I don’t want to see you continue down this path!”

“I lost a comrade because of this matter. They haven’t paid that debt.” Su Rui ignored the other’s concern and said coldly.

“Whatever the case, I hope you won’t get agitated, won’t get agitated, won’t get agitated.” The voice repeated “won’t get agitated” three times, clearly expressing his state of mind.

Su Rui remained silent, because he truly was agitated.

“If you can’t adjust your emotions, I’ll fly to Ninghai to find you right now.”

Hearing this, Su Rui laughed coldly: “You’re coming to Ninghai to persuade me? I think you’re more interested in monitoring me!”

“Monitoring? Why would I monitor you? Su Rui, how can you talk like this? We’re still friends! Friends for so many years!” The voice carried a hint of anger.

“I consider you a friend, and I hope you consider me one too.” Su Rui said meaningfully. For some reason, his words seemed to carry a hint of conspiracy!

“Su Rui, how can you talk like this… I’m telling you, you absolutely must not…”

Before the other side could finish, Su Rui had already picked up a button-like communicator from the table, squeezed it lightly, and dropped it into a teacup!

With a sizzling sound, electric sparks immediately erupted from the cup!

Su Rui stood up, looking into the distance, his eyes blazing with the smoke of battle.

“I’ve said what I wanted to say. I hope you’ll pass on my meaning,” Su Rui shook his head and said calmly: “Otherwise, all my words would have been wasted.”

…

At that moment, in a towering building thousands of kilometers from Ninghai.

A middle-aged man put down his headphones with a grave expression and sat at his desk in prolonged silence.

“Are you sensing something, or warning me?” The middle-aged man frowned, saying bitterly: “In my position, things may look glamorous, but in some matters, I have no choice.”

The office door opened, and a man who looked no more than thirty walked in. He had delicate features and a somewhat frivolous gaze, as if he didn’t take anyone seriously.

“Ding Muyang, did you contact him?” the man asked with a smile.

Seeing that smile, the middle-aged man named Ding Muyang felt extremely uncomfortable, as if his entire being was being thoroughly examined.

“Yes, nothing escapes Young Master Nangong,” Ding Muyang answered.

Ever since this young man had approached him six months ago, revealing a series of evidence of violations he possessed, Ding Muyang realized that if he wanted to live peacefully, he had to obey this young man.

“I, Nangong Shun, am no genius. I can’t guess everything,” Nangong Shun smiled as he sat down and asked: “What did that madman tell you?”

Ding Muyang hesitated, unsure whether to repeat Su Rui’s words verbatim, as despite being under someone else’s control, he still psychologically favored Su Rui.

The concern and worry he had expressed on the phone earlier were all genuine, without any pretense.

“Nothing much, just catching up.”

Nangong Shun’s sharp eyes didn’t miss Ding Muyang’s conflicted expression.

“You don’t want to tell me?” Nangong Shun smiled slightly, leisurely crossing his legs: “If you don’t speak, I guarantee those violation materials will appear on the Discipline Inspection Commission’s desk tomorrow morning.”

Ding Muyang’s body visibly trembled. He knew that if those materials were exposed, he would certainly face at least ten years in prison. The other party held these materials, essentially controlling his life.

After hesitating again, Ding Muyang said: “Su Rui’s meaning is… he’s not quite ready to let go of what happened five years ago.”

“So he’s preparing to continue his revenge?” Nangong Shun laughed, seemingly not nervous at all: “Do you know, I’ve been waiting for this moment!”

“Why? Did Young Master Nangong anticipate this day?”

Ding Muyang found it incredible. In fact, even he thought this matter should have ended five years ago!

That time, Su Rui’s combat power was astonishing, as he killed his way through half the capital, creating lifelong trauma for many. Yet this Nangong Shun actually seemed to be looking forward to Su Rui’s continued revenge! Had this person lost his mind?

“Su Rui once wanted to kill my brother, but what happened? Under the protection of so many experts, his military knife only pierced my brother’s right chest. Although it left him with chronic coughing and severely diminished physical strength, at least he didn’t die, right?”

Nangong Shun smiled and said: “So, judging from this point, Su Rui could never give up. He’s the type who won’t rest until he achieves his goal.”

Ding Muyang didn’t comment, but indeed, Su Rui was exactly that type of person.

“Five years ago he wanted to kill my brother but failed. What can he do now? Obviously, he wants to continue.” Nangong Shun displayed an expression suggesting he had everything under control.

“Young Master Nangong, you mean…” Ding Muyang asked with uncertainty. From his perspective, he naturally didn’t want anything to happen to Su Rui!

“What couldn’t be accomplished five years ago certainly can’t be accomplished five years later.” Nangong Shun’s eyes carried a strong hint of mockery: “With so many experts here, does he really think he can succeed?”

“But five years ago, he almost succeeded,” Ding Muyang couldn’t help saying.

“Hmph, he was still miles away from success.” Nangong Shun’s face revealed an undisguised cold smile: “After five years in exile abroad, with all his domestic support gone, does he really think he’s still the Su Rui of before?”