Chapter 48: Punishment
The spacious hall is filled with an atmosphere that is so oppressive that it can be suffocated.
There was no sound, and it was so quiet that even the sound of a silver needle falling to the ground could be heard.
Yu Zhanlong sat motionless like a Buddha statue, and in those dark eyes, a shallow anger had not faded.
He has been in the position of hall master for so many years, and he has not tried to be so annoyed as he is today for a long time.
And the reason why he is so angry is not only because he was cheated by his own nest, but more importantly, the righteous son he has cultivated for so many years is not long-term at all, and he continues to fight with his peers out of selfishness, and even does not hesitate to cause contradictions to Nantang.
Such behavior is simply the behavior of idiots and naΓ―ve.
The reason why Yu Zhanlong adopted Liu Chong back then was that one day he could cultivate a henchman to act as his sword, and while obeying him, he could also stand in the way and cut through obstacles for him.
It's a pity that Liu Chong is not the kind of material that can be cultivated into a sharp weapon, not to mention anything else, just his cautious character without a stomach is already destined that his ability will not be very high. The reason why he can now have a position below one person in the South Hall is also because of the father-son relationship between Yu Zhanlong and him.
Yu Zhanlong even regrets it now, he shouldn't have adopted Liu Chong back in order to create a reputation for so-called kindness, righteousness, and benevolence.
At this moment, the people sent out by Yu Zhanlong under the orders of Yuan Qian finally invited Liu Chong over.
Liu Chong walked into the hall, came to Yu Zhanlong, and saluted: "I've seen my father-in-law." I don't know why my father-in-law called Chong'er today?"
Liu Chong knew in his heart that under normal circumstances, Yu Zhanlong would not send someone to invite him to Yu Mansion so abruptly.
So he was already vaguely aware that something important must have happened.
Yu Zhanlong looked at Liu Chong sharply, and did not beat around the bush, and asked directly: "The matter of Anding Street is a good thing you did, right?"
When Liu Chong heard this, a thunderbolt suddenly flashed in his mind, which made his heart jump suddenly, but he still reluctantly squeezed out a smile and said with a smile: "Father-in-law, what are you talking about? Why don't I seem to understand what you mean?"
Yu Zhanlong snorted coldly and said, "You don't have to pretend to be crazy and stupid in front of me. You don't have the ability to hide it from me.
I might as well tell you directly that your personal attendant Qian Ji has already explained everything about Anding Street. β
As soon as these words came out, Liu Chong's face, which was still smiling, suddenly stiffened. It seems that the Anding Street operation he planned single-handedly was really exposed.
No wonder the kid disappeared for most of the day yesterday, it turned out that he had come here to report to his father-in-law!
Thinking of this, Liu Chong couldn't help but be furious, and he swore that if he saw Qian Ji's kid in the future, he would definitely pick his skin.
"What, don't you have anything to say?" Yu Zhanlong asked in a cold tone.
Liu Chong endured the anger in his heart and said, "Father-in-law, that kid Qian Ji must have received a benefit from someone, so he framed me."
So Chong'er hopes that you can call that kid out and let him confront me in the court. β
Yu Zhanlong shook his head and said, "He has now been dragged out and buried alive by my order."
Chong'er...... The Father-in-law has already said that your Taoism is still too shallow, and it is impossible for you to deceive the Father-in-law.
I can already see that you have always had a big opinion of Ye Tianyun in your heart.
But I never imagined that in order to deal with Ye Tianyun, you would use such a ruthless but extremely irrational method, even at the expense of Nantang and Xitang to form a grudge.
You...... I'm so disappointed, so chilled......"
Although Yu Zhanlong's tone was not too heavy, Liu Chong could already see that the former's mood was already very angry.
This is also the first time in so many years that Liu Chong has seen Yu Zhanlong angry.
Thinking of his father-in-law, who had always been gentle and decent, he was so decisive in his anger that he buried his henchman Qian Ji alive without saying anything.
Liu Chong naturally knew at this moment that this time, he was afraid that a catastrophe was coming.
So he didn't dare to force himself to defend anything, so he resolutely knelt on the ground, crying and saying with a sad face: "Father-in-law, Chong'er is wrong."
It was Chong'er who was confused for a while and came up with such a ridiculous plan, intending to use Xitang's hand to deal with Ye Tianyun, which brought so much trouble to Nantang.
But I hope you will forgive me for the sake of me being your adopted son and my dead father.
Chong'er promised that he would never do these ridiculous acts again in the future, and would never cause any more trouble to Nantang. β
In fact, Yu Zhanlong really thought about punishing Liu Chong directly according to the gang rules just now, and then he would make any trouble for him in the future.
Yu Zhanlong has his own big plans, and he doesn't want anyone to affect his future plans.
But calm down a little and think about it, no matter what, he has spent a lot of energy and financial resources in order to cultivate Liu Chong over the years, if he kills or abolishes this evil obstacle now, wouldn't he waste all his hard work for so many years?
This is obviously not a good practice.
So Yu Zhanlong finally decided to keep Liu Chong.
Yu Zhanlong believes that although Liu Chong is difficult to become a big weapon, he at least retains enough awe and loyalty to himself, and maybe over time, he can still have a certain use value. Even if it is to die, then it should be died in some meaningful matter, not by Yu Zhanlong to execute it!
"Get up! If it weren't for the fact that I had been close friends with your father back then, I would have abolished you this time, if not to kill you!
Remember, if there is a next time, you don't blame me for being a godfather. β
Yu Zhanlong said in a deep voice.
"Thank you father-in-law for forgiveness!"
Liu Chong kowtowed to Yu Zhanlong, and then slowly got up.
Immediately, Yu Zhanlong said: "However, the death penalty can be avoided, but the living crime cannot be escaped." Although I will not severely punish you with gang rules this time, your punishment is inevitable.
So now I order you to go back and think about it, and reflect on what you have done.
As for Jinsheng Street and Jinyuan Street under your hands, you don't need to take care of them for the time being. So as not to give you any more trouble by relying on the little power in your hand. β
Liu Chong listened to Yu Zhanlong completely take back his rights, although there were 10,000 reluctances in his heart, but he no longer dared to say anything at this time, his father-in-law was able to kill him or abolish him without following the gang rules, which was already a blessing in misfortune.
So he gritted his teeth and said, "Yes...... Father-in-law. β
Yu Zhanlong snorted coldly, didn't pay any attention to Liu Chong, and immediately called Yuan Qian over: "Manager Yuan, prepare a carriage for me!"
Yuan Qian walked up to Yu Zhanlong and asked a little strangely, "Master, you... Where is this going?"
Yu Zhanlong said: "Since the matter of Anding Street is a good thing done by my good son, of course I have to come to the door in person now and make amends to Hall Master Liu!"