Chapter 62: What Kind of Good Person

Li Mu then took a pack of cigarettes from his jacket and slowly lit one.

Compared to Pei Wanfu's flustered state just a moment ago, Li Mu now appeared even more at ease!

"Boss, everything is ready on our end. Just say the word, and we can—"

"Get the hell out of here! No one is allowed to come up without my direct command!"

The people outside were clearly startled, and quickly retreated downstairs.

Although Li Mu's face was wreathed in smiles at that moment, he looked like a malevolent ghost.

Judging purely by martial prowess, he did not hold much fear for the other man. However, what had just transpired made him realize that the man before him was far from simple.

"I've given you enough time. Now, tell me your true thoughts."

Pei Wanfu wore a smile on his face, but it was far uglier than weeping. This meant that if this young man chose to deal with him, he wouldn't even need to lift a finger to make his death a miserable one.

"Time is up!"

Pei Wanfu's legs turned to jelly, and he dropped straight to his knees.

How was he supposed to choose? Did he even have the right to choose at this very moment? In mere dozens of seconds, the other party had thrown all his businesses into absolute chaos. No, to put it more bluntly and crudely, the other party had done it with just a single phone call!

A man like this had a few words carved right across his forehead: *Do not mess with him!*

Yet Pei Wanfu simply couldn't figure out why someone of this stature would want him to invest in the Jiang family. Wouldn't it be better to carve out his own independent path?

Perhaps true experts always preferred to conceal their identities. He didn't need to know, and he certainly didn't dare to find out! He had roamed the underworld for so many years; pleading for mercy on his knees wasn't something he hadn't done before! Wasn't there an old saying about those who know the times—?

"Is this your final decision?"

Pei Wanfu nodded his head as fast as a chick pecking at rice.

"Don't worry, I will do my utmost to invest in the Jiang family. As for those photographs of Jiang Yusheng, I will burn every last one of them to ashes!"

Li Mu waved his hand.

"There's no need for that. Those things might still come in handy to keep a leash on Jiang Yusheng in the future!"

Naturally, he was a clever man, and he saw right through the other's inner thoughts. Pei Wanfu hated himself for being blind and daring to move against the Jiang family. With such a titan guarding them, any difficulties they faced would likely be resolved effortlessly!

"To be honest, I love dealing with smart people like you."

Although the Axe Gang was far from a respectable syndicate, and its boss was no saint, this man was immensely useful to Li Mu. Now was not the time to completely burn bridges!

"Little brother, I hope our cooperation is pleasant from now on!"

Li Mu nodded noncommittally. Cooperation would certainly be pleasant!

Just at that moment, however, Pei Wanfu's phone rang once again. Li Mu caught a glimpse of a single character displayed on the screen: *Chen*.

"Little brother, should I answer this call or not?"

Li Mu waved his hand indifferently. Naturally, this fellow had some wits about him; he answered the call and immediately switched it to speakerphone.

"What's going on? I heard your business is having some trouble?" A familiar voice came from the other end.

Li Mu frowned and thought carefully. Wasn't this the voice of that Young Master Chen?

"It's nothing major, I've already sorted it out," Pei Wanfu replied smoothly.

After a brief pause on the other end, the voice spoke again.

"I heard the one who messed with your business was just some scrap-picker? Don't you want payback at all?"

Hearing this, Pei Wanfu cautiously glanced at Li Mu. He thought to himself: *If this guy is a scrap-picker, what does that make you people? Worse than a beggar?*

Outwardly, however, he didn't reveal much.

"Of course I'm angry, how could I not be? To be honest, you know how many years I've spent knocking about in this underworld. When have I ever suffered such humiliation?"

Young Master Chen sneered inwardly upon hearing this.

"I found out that this stinking beggar has an inseparable connection with the Jiang family. Would you be willing to join me in going to demand justice?"

Pei Wanfu's mouth twitched. If it were before today, he would have jumped at the chance without hesitation—after all, standing alongside the Chen family would mean he hadn't lived in vain! But with Li Mu standing right beside him, he didn't dare to speak rashly.

Li Mu merely gave a slight nod.

"I'm not sure what kind of grudge Young Master Chen has against the Jiang family. But since Young Master Chen has asked, I will certainly lend you my full strength!"

Hearing Pei Wanfu's reply, Young Master Chen wore a triumphant expression.

"It's settled then. See you at the Jiang family's entrance in a bit!"

After hanging up, Pei Wanfu didn't dare to act rashly and simply looked at Li Mu with a pitiful expression. To be honest, he couldn't afford to offend either side! Right now, he had to take a gamble.

Either align himself in Young Master Chen's camp, or stand firmly with the young man before him!

Hesitating for a few seconds, Pei Wanfu bowed deeply to Li Mu.

"I don't know what I should do next to assist you, Sir!"

Li Mu was quite satisfied with his performance.

"I trust that President Pei has mixed in the underworld for many years and must have friends in the media. Since the Chen family has decided to make an enemy of me, this matter must be proclaimed to the whole world!"

Pei Wanfu nodded.

Meanwhile, at the Jiang family villa.

The family sat in the living room with furrowed brows. Jiang Yusheng stood to one side, glaring at Jiang Wan with smoldering fury.

"If you ask me, back when you and Young Master Chen... could have easily reached Mr. Wu, why were you so stubborn? Did you think you were some kind of golden branch or jade leaf?"

*Slap.*

Old Master Jiang struck him fiercely across the face with a hard slap.

"Our Jiang family has been a prestigious household for generations. When have we ever needed to rely on a woman to secure our status?"

Jiang Wan sat on the sofa, her face full of guilt. Her grandfather was already of advanced age, yet he still had to worry about these trivial matters. But with the engineering project running into trouble, the Jiang family's capital chain was indeed on the verge of snapping. If she had contacted Mr. Wu back then, would everything have turned out differently?

Yet the mere thought of Young Master Chen's repulsive face made her want to vomit. Right now, the focus should be on solving the problem, not casting blame!

At that inopportune moment, Jiang Wan's phone rang. Glancing at the caller ID, her brows knitted together slightly.

"Wanwan, what's wrong?"

"The Chen family is actually playing the villain and filing a false accusation first. They're bringing people over to our house to demand accountability!"

Haiyan instantly sprang up from the sofa.

"Is there really no justice left in this world? They actually have the nerve to come and demand accountability, treating our family as easy targets?"

Jiang Yusheng looked coldly at the people before him.

"What on earth are you all thinking? Can the Jiang family's influence compare to theirs? To people like them, we are nothing more than tiny ants!"

Hearing these words, everyone wore an expression of utter helplessness.