Chapter 187: 186, It’s all your fault!

“It was a couple from out of town with their child, who came to the Imperial Capital for a transplant surgery. They applied for the charity fund under the Ying family’s name to cover the surgery expenses, and that’s when the relevant information was accidentally detected!” Ah Fu shouted loudly, trembling with joy.

What? Had they actually found the bone marrow needed for Ying Rufeng’s leukemia transplant? It had to be fate! This was all fate! This was a blessing from the heavens, one destined to elevate the Ying and Shen Families and bring double joy to their doorstep!

As their eyes met, Shen Yueli and Mrs. Ying Sr. were both shocked and delighted. Mrs. Ying Sr. stood up from her seat, her face devout, and clasped her hands together in prayer.

“Thank you, Bodhisattva, for your blessing! For delivering my son, Rufeng, from the torment of his illness and securing his position as Deputy Commander of the Hulin Guard!”

“Send someone to the hospital immediately, seize the bone marrow, and arrange for my son to have the transplant surgery today!”

Shen Yueli’s heart burst with joy, her eyes misty with tears. Just a short while ago, Ying Rufeng had been unexpectedly diagnosed with the early symptoms of leukemia. This had caused Shen Yueli great pain, as she felt it was her marriage to a close relative, Ying Wenyuan, that had caused her son to suffer. What’s worse, if this news were to leak out, Ying Rufeng would certainly be removed from the Hulin Guard, losing all the power and status the Ying and Shen Families had painstakingly acquired for him. Fortunately, heaven had intervened and bestowed a chance, resolving all concerns for her precious son’s future!

As for that child from out of town whose marrow was being taken? Hah, who would care about their fate?

“See, doing good deeds is the way to earn heaven’s blessing. All my years of fasting and praying weren’t in vain,” Mrs. Ying Sr. said, wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes with a contented smile.

“Our Ying family isn’t bullying others by seizing the marrow. It was a necessary act, just to resolve Rufeng’s problems quickly.” She waved grandly at the nodding and bowing Ah Fu. “Give some money to that couple to keep them quiet. If they dare to speak up… heh, make sure they stay quiet forever.”

The kind, elderly voice carried a distinct chill.

Ah Fu shivered slightly and immediately nodded, accepting the order before withdrawing.

「In the Extreme Speed Taekwondo Gym.」

In the dim, tightly shut basement, there was total silence, with only suppressed sobs to be heard.

“Lingling, don’t cry. I was careful to have Old Song alert Lin Fan to come save us if anything seemed amiss,” Director Shen said, struggling to lift his head. He was tightly bound to a wooden dummy in the corner, looking toward his wife and daughter. He had been tortured until he was barely recognizable, his eyes swollen and bruised, his body covered in fine cuts.

“Dad, don’t be naive. How could that Lin Fan you mentioned possibly risk his life to save us?” Shen Lingling choked out between bitter sobs, lifting her tear-stained face. “Didn’t you hear that guy Ah Fu? Our family ended up like this because we were implicated by Lin Fan!”

“Zhiqian, you really shouldn’t have helped Lin Fan. In this world, when are good deeds ever truly rewarded?” his wife, Luo Huiqiong, murmured, clinging tightly to her weeping daughter. “Even if Lin Fan wanted to save us, what could he do? Can he contend with the Shen family of the Imperial Capital? Or the Guxin Group? Not to mention, Kim Soohwan has the backing of the Ying family!” By the end, she and Shen Lingling were hugging each other and weeping, their eyes filled with despair.

Just yesterday, Ah Fu and Kim Soohwan had taken them captive, and they had nearly fallen victim to the latter’s malicious intentions. If Ah Fu hadn’t abruptly received a phone call and rushed to stop Kim Soohwan, claiming they needed to return to the Imperial Capital immediately, the mother and daughter would have already lost their innocence and become his playthings.

“Lin Fan’s mother was kind to our Shen family. I don’t regret helping him… The only one to blame is me, for not being strong enough to protect you,” Director Shen murmured, closing his eyes and parting his cracked lips. His face was a mask of pain and helplessness, and his teeth ground together audibly. His elderly father, Shen Wenqing, had been so enraged by the events that he suffered a heart attack and died on the spot. The grand Yuncheng Shen Family had nearly collapsed overnight.

Is there really no justice in this world? I, Shen Zhiqian, was merely repaying a debt of gratitude! What did I do wrong?!

CRACK!

The next moment, the tightly closed basement door was kicked open. Then, with a SNAP, someone flipped the switch on the wall. The stark white light of the incandescent bulbs instantly illuminated the room, making it as bright as day.

“Ah… Damn it! Die, all of you! Just die!” a blood-soaked figure suddenly lunged in, cursing loudly.

It was none other than Kim Soohwan, his face a grimacing, distorted mask of rage.

“Don’t come any closer! You, don’t come any closer!” Seeing him, Shen Lingling and Luo Huiqiong cowered in terror, screaming.

“Beast! Get away! Get away from me!” Tied to the wooden dummy, Director Shen’s eyes were bloodshot as he struggled and roared furiously. The family of three was convinced that Kim Soohwan had come to assault them, and their hearts leaped into their throats.

“Brother Shen, Sister-in-law, don’t be afraid. I’m here to save you.”

Just then, Lin Fan entered from the doorway, a complex expression on his face. He had actually arrived a while ago and, with his exceptional hearing, had overheard their conversation.

Guilt, anger, grief… a mix of emotions swirled in Lin Fan’s heart as he silently approached and unbound Director Shen.

“Gasp… you, you’re Lin Fan? You’ve really come to save us?” Luo Huiqiong stammered, her mouth agape in astonishment.

Shen Lingling shot to her feet, trembling as she stared fixedly at Lin Fan. “How do you have the nerve to show your face? What happened to our family is all your fault!”

“Shen Lingling, shut your mouth!”

“Brother Lin, thank you. But you really shouldn’t have come. We can’t afford to provoke them!”

Swaying unsteadily, Director Shen had to be supported by Lin Fan to keep from collapsing. He shouted at Shen Lingling before turning to Lin Fan, his expression a mixture of gratitude and bitterness as he shook his head. He seemed to have aged over a decade, clearly crushed by the blow and showing no signs of his usual spirited demeanor.

“Don’t worry,” Lin Fan said, meeting the family’s strange looks as he clenched his jaw. “What he has taken will be returned to you many times over.” He grabbed the cursing Kim Soohwan.

“Kneel. Apologize to them.”

“Damn it! You want me to kneel and apologize to these lowlifes? As if they’re worthy!” Kim Soohwan laughed in extreme anger, shouting viciously as he stubbornly refused to kneel.

CRACK! CRACK!

Lin Fan’s eyes darkened as he delivered two merciless kicks. Instantly, Kim Soohwan’s laughter froze, replaced by a pig-like squeal of agony. His knees were a bloody mess, effectively crippled by Lin Fan’s attack.

With a THUD, Kim Soohwan was forced to his knees as Lin Fan pressed down on his shoulder, bringing him before Director Shen and his family.

“Ah… You will all die! You will pay an unimaginable price!” he continued to curse defiantly, his face a mask of unyielding rage.

The bloody scene terrified Luo Huiqiong and her daughter, who both stepped back, trembling violently. As they regained their senses, their expressions soured and they spoke out one after the other.

“Brother Lin, don’t do this!” Luo Huiqiong cried. “If anything happens to him, we’re all dead!”

“Lin Fan!” Shen Lingling shrieked, her fear turning to disgust. “All you care about is showing off! Have you ever considered our Shen family? Do you need to see us completely ruined before you’re satisfied?!”

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