<h4>Chapter 1219: Chapter 1226: Hong Wei’s Fate (3)</h4>


    "Mr. Hong, don’t me us for not helping you. We just don’t want to risk our lives." After speaking, Zhou Qian swung his arm and strode out of the room.


    As Zhou Qian and Ren Han left, Hong Wei slumped into the chair like a deted balloon.


    Ling Chen smiled. Zhou Qian and Ren Han were indeed sensible and didn’t oppose him. After closing the door, Ling Chen casually walked up to Hong Wei, brought over a chair, and sat down.


    "Mr. Hong, I think we need to have a chat."


    Hong Wei looked at Ling Chen weakly, "You won’t let me go, will you?"


    "You shouldn’t have sent someone to assassinate Nanrong Wanqing. Didn’t you know she’s under my protection? If you hadn’t done this, maybe I would have considered sparing you."


    Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope shed in Hong Wei’s eyes. He quickly said, "It wasn’t me who wanted to kill her; it was someone else... someone else made me do it."


    "Who? Tell me the name."


    "There are many... they teamed up to swallow the Hongyu Group, formed a temporary alliance. When Nanrong Wanqing came to Beijing, they approached me, wanting me to help deal with her. After it’s done, they promised me ten percent of Hongyu Group’s profits."


    "Give me the list."


    "I have it!" Hong Wei hurriedly pulled out his phone and wrote down the names of all involved.


    "I’ve given you the list. Let me go, and I promise not to hassle you again."


    "Don’t rush." Ling Chen said calmly, "Let me ask you, why did Zhu Honge to you today?"


    "Zhu Hong? Who are you talking about?" Hong Wei was slightly taken aback but quickly realized who Ling Chen meant, "You mean that young man who came looking for me during the day? He’s with Skyhawk Pavilion, here to discuss business."


    Skyhawk Pavilion?


    Ling Chen was taken aback. Zhu Hong had actually joined Skyhawk Pavilion? This was indeed unexpected.


    "How did you get in contact with people from Skyhawk Pavilion?" Ling Chen thought for a moment and asked.


    Hong Wei replied honestly, "They came to me directly, asking if I needed special services." After speaking, Hong Wei looked at Ling Chen and said, "I have numerous assets in Beijing worth hundreds of billions. If you let me go, I can transfer all my wealth to you." Pausing, Hong Wei continued, "I can catch a flight abroad tomorrow morning; you’ll never see me again."


    "Are you really willing to do that?" Ling Chen looked at Hong Wei, half believing, half doubting. He had to admit, Hong Wei’s proposal was tempting. His initial n was to kill Hong Wei directly. With Hong Wei dead, Beijing would undoubtedly descend into chaos, providing Ling Chen an opportunity to consolidate his power in the turmoil.


    However, obtaining all of Hong Wei’s assets would save him a lot of trouble.


    Seeing Ling Chen deep in thought, Hong Wei seemed worried that he wouldn’t be believed, so he quickly picked up his phone.


    "What are you doing?"


    "I’m calling mywyer. As long as you agree, I can have the transfer contract ready for you now."


    "Make the callter. Come with me first." Saying that, Ling Chen pointed to the door and led Hong Wei towards the basement exit.


    Returning to the living room, Ling Chen and Hong Wei went straight upstairs.


    At this moment, the sound of fighting could still be heard upstairs. However, with Ling Chen and Hong Wei’s appearance, the assassins from Skyhawk Pavilion and Zhu Qing’s people immediately stopped, focusing their attention on the two.


    "Everyone, I have Hong Wei with me; you can stop now."


    Seeing Hong Wei being held by Ling Chen, the assassins from Skyhawk Pavilion’s expressions changed slightly, and without a word, they jumped out the windows.


    With their employer captured, there was no reason for them to stay.


    "Chase them, don’t let them escape." Zhu Qing quickly ordered, and more than a dozen Zhu Family elites immediately pursued them.


    "Lady Zhu, are you all alright?" Ling Chen asked with concern.


    "We’re fine." Zhu Qing nced at Hong Wei, then asked, "Why not just kill him?"


    "There’s no need at the moment; he’s still of great use to me."


    Half an hourter, the Zhu Family elites returned empty-handed, failing to capture Skyhawk Pavilion’s assassins. By now, it was already two in the morning. Ling Chen called Tang Guolun, exining the situation there. Meanwhile, Hong Wei’swyer also arrived at the residence, transferring all the assets to Ling Chen’s name.


    After everything was settled, it was already past seven o’clock in the morning.


    At nine in the morning, under the surveince of Zhu Family elites, Hong Wei boarded a ne heading overseas. From this moment on, the name Hong Wei would be history, and a new ruler had emerged in Beijing’s underground forces.


    Back at the manor, Tang Guolun was already waiting at the door, ready to greet the victorious group. Seeing Ling Chen approach, Tang Guolunughed loudly and went up to him, patting him on the shoulder, "Well done!"


    "Thanks to Lady Zhu for her assistance."


    "It’s a pity we let Hong Wei go. If you ask me, it’s best to have killed him to avoid future trouble."


    "There’s no need for that," Ling Chen said. Earlier before the operation, he was determined to kill Hong Wei. However, he overestimated Hong Wei’s tenacity.


    As Beijing’s underground emperor, he expected Hong Wei to resist to the end, preferring death over surrender. Who knew Hong Wei’s courage was so small,cking any resolve? But then again, considering Hong Wei’s numerous lovers and illegitimate children, how could he be willing to die? Although he abandoned his domestic assets, Hong Wei had developed many enterprises overseas, enough to live a luxurious life for a lifetime.


    Anyone smart would make the same choice.


    "Boss Tang, call Fatty and have him arrange people toe over as soon as possible. Hong Wei left behind such a vast industry; we need to find someone to take over." Saying this, Ling Chen turned to Zhu Qing, "Lady Zhu, we’ll need your help for a few more days."


    Although Hong Wei had transferred all his assets to Ling Chen, those assets were managed by Hong Wei’s subordinates. Now that Hong Wei had fled the country, and no one could contact him, many would surely refuse to hand over the assets to Ling Chen. Therefore, force would inevitably need to be employed.


    Three days passed in the blink of an eye.


    On this day, Nanrong Wanqing drove to Beijing’s most famous hotel with Nanrong Hao and reserved its most expensive private room.


    Soon after, a middle-aged man entered the private room, followed by a slim, pretty female secretary.


    Seeing Nanrong Wanqing seated at the main position, the middle-aged man smiled slightly and asked, "Wanqing, is there anything you can’t say directly over the phone? Why insist on meeting here? I have another meeting soon, and my time is very precious, you..."


    "Mr. Hu, don’t worry, I’ve got a big business deal to discuss with you today."


    "A big business deal?" Hu Zhichun asked with keen interest, "What kind of deal?"


    "Hold on a moment; I’ve invited others too."