<h4>Chapter 1688: Chapter 1681: Liu Jingshan the Persuader</h4>


    After about ten seconds, the phone was finally answered.


    "Brother Sun, what’s up that you called me? Did you encounter another issue? Just let me know, and if I can help, I definitely will."


    Liu Jingshan’s voice came from the other end of the line.


    "Brother Liu, this time I’m calling you because I want to ask you to mediate." Sun Yaoyang took a deep breath and said.


    "Mediate? With whom?"


    "Lu Tianxing."


    "With Lu Tianxing?"


    A surprised voice came from the other end of the line, followed by Liu Jingshan speaking with a serious tone: "Brother Sun, be honest with me, were the people who attacked Avril a few days ago sent by you?"


    Sun Yaoyang fell into silence after hearing Liu Jingshan’s words, taking a while before he spoke: "Brother Liu, I won’t hide it from you, it was indeed my doing. My son was killed by that little bastard Lu Tianxing right before my eyes. Out of rage, I arranged for people to attack Avril in Beijing, intending to frame Lu Tianxing to avenge my son...."


    "Brother Sun, you’re being reckless."


    Liu Jingshan didn’t choose to hang up on Sun Yaoyang but sighed and said: "Brother Sun, do you realize what you’re doing? You’re courting death, do you know that? Old Master Lu is still alive, and the Lu Family is thriving right now. Haven’t you noticed even the Yang Family and Tang Family aren’t daring to act rashly? That’s because they’re afraid of Old Master Lu causing trouble for them. But you... you actually sent people to assassinate Avril and tried to frame Lu Tianxing. Do you realize doing this will bring the Sun Family to ruin?"


    After hearing Liu Jingshan’s words, the bitterness on Sun Yaoyang’s face deepened: "Brother Liu, I was blinded by anger and acted rashly in the moment. It’s toote to regret now. Lu Tianxing is already nning to wipe out my Sun Family. I’m out of options, Brother Liu, you must help me, no matter the cost. I just hope the Sun Family can remain safe...."


    Hearing Sun Yaoyang’s words, Liu Jingshan sighed slightly and said: "Brother Sun, it’s not that I don’t want to help you, but it’s beyond my control. I have no rtionship with Lu Tianxing; in fact, there’s even some animosity between us. Even if I try to mediate for you, do you think Lu Tianxing will listen to me?"


    Sighing softly again, Liu Jingshan continued: "Besides, do you know how serious what you’ve done is? If Avril dies, Lu Tianxing will undoubtedly die too, and those around him will die as well, possibly even bringing down the entire Lu Family. If you were in the same position, faced with such deep-seated hatred, would you choose to let it go?"


    "Brother Liu, I know."


    Sun Yaoyang took a deep breath and said sincerely: "It’s precisely because of this that I hope you’ll help by speaking to Lu Tianxing for me. I’m prepared to pay any price, as long as he agrees to spare the Sun Family this time. Brother Liu, I’m begging you, you’re the only one who can help me now."


    There was silence on the other end of the line.


    Sun Yaoyang also remained silent, waiting for Liu Jingshan’s response.


    After a long pause, Liu Jingshan’s somewhat deep voice came through: "Alright, I’ll agree to speak to Lu Tianxing for you, but I can’t guarantee sess; all I can promise is to do my best."


    "Thank you, Brother Liu. If the Sun Family can survive this cmity, we will forever be loyal to the Liu Family."


    "You’re too kind, Brother Sun."


    Sun Yaoyang and Liu Jingshan exchanged a few more polite words and then ended the call.


    After hanging up, Sun Yaoyang lit another cigarette for himself and took a heavy draw. The smoke enveloped his face, making his expression appear even colder.


    The name Lu Tianxing felt like a heavy stone on Sun Yaoyang’s chest, making it hard to breathe. But now, he had no choice but to bow down. If he didn’t, only destruction awaited the Sun Family, unable even to avenge his son.


    In Sun Yaoyang’s mind, bowing now wasn’t truly submission; it was merely a temporary retreat. As soon as the opportunity arose, he vowed to tear Lu Tianxing to pieces.


    Beijing—Liu Family.


    Liu Jingshan sat in his study, staring at the phone before him, his expression shifting unpredictably, revealing nothing about his thoughts.


    Meanwhile, at the Wangfujing Hotel.


    Lin Yafei looked coquettishly at Lu Tianxing, who had just turned off his phone after ending the call, and smiled: "You called Sun Yaoyang; aren’t you afraid he’ll run away?"


    "Run away?"


    Lu Tianxing smiled faintly and said calmly: "Sun Yaoyang doesn’t have that capability, and hecks the courage too. Sun Xiong was his only son, and now Sun Xiong is dead by my hand. If Sun Yaoyang abandons the Sun Family’s assets and flees, he’ll never be able to avenge him. If he wants revenge, he certainly won’t run."


    "Are you so sure Sun Yaoyang won’t run?" Lin Yafei asked, batting her beautiful eyes with a smile.


    "Of course, he won’t run. Sun Xiong was his only son. Besides, having dared to send someone to attack Avril, he must know the consequences of a failed attempt, yet he did it anyway. This only shows how much he hates me, how much he wants to kill me. Such a person never lets go easily; instead, they keep hoping that if they pay enough, I might spare the Sun Family, while biding their time for a chance to strike."


    "Is that so?"


    Lin Yafei’s eyes sparkled slightly, curling her lips into a charming smile: "Since you’re so sure, why don’t we make a little bet?"


    Hearing this, Lu Tianxing was taken aback: "What kind of bet?"


    "I bet that Sun Yaoyang will run, and you bet he won’t. Whoever loses must unconditionally agree to a request from the other. How about it, do you dare to bet?" Lin Yafei asked, smiling cunningly at Lu Tianxing.


    Hearing Lin Yafei’s proposition, Lu Tianxing instinctively retorted: "Lin Demon, you’re not trying to set me up again, are you!"


    This girl had a history, and Lu Tianxing felt it wise to be cautious. Otherwise, if he fell into her trap, she might have himpletely under her control.


    "I am indeed setting a trap for you to jump into. What, don’t you dare?" Lin Yafei challenged, gazing provocatively at Lu Tianxing.


    Lu Tianxing, seeing Lin Yafei’s look,ughed heartily: "Dare? In my life dictionary, the word ’dare not’ doesn’t exist. But when the timees, you better not go back on your word, Lin Demon."


    "Don’t worry, if you win, you can do whatever you want with me."


    Saying this, Lin Yafei cast a sultry gaze with her peach blossom eyes at Lu Tianxing.


    Feeling Lin Yafei’s enchanting gaze, Lu Tianxing’s heart couldn’t help but skip a few beats, and his eyes involuntarily wandered to ces they shouldn’t, seemingly trying to see through the barriers.


    Noticing Lu Tianxing’s eyes on her, Lin Yafei’s smile grew even more radiant, but she said nothing. Instead, she turned and walked towards the adjacent bedroom. At the doorway, she suddenly stopped, turned around, and beckoned with her finger: "Come on, darling."


    Boom!


    Seeing Lin Yafei’s gesture, Lu Tianxing felt a surge of uncontroble desire erupting like a volcano within him. Without hesitation, he stood up from the sofa, walked over to Lin Yafei, and scooped her into a princess carry, striding confidently towards the bedroom....