The King of Urban Mercenaries-Chapter 1289 - 1292: Murong Presses Down

"Even if you don’t say it, I already know. But many things take time. What are your plans now that you’re back?" Lin Fei asked.

Lin Fei led Ling Weiwei towards Zhonghai City, while in the New City of Zhonghai, Xia Jiahe received some news regarding the Murong Family.

"Master, the Murong Family demands a show of sincerity. They insist that the young lady must go to the Murong Family herself; otherwise, it’s certain that we have no sincerity and are deliberately mocking them. If we don’t offer compensation, they will take action against us," Xia Bingzhong said.

"What do you mean by deliberately mocking them? With their status, would I dare to mock them? Also, how much compensation are we talking about?" Xia Jiahe asked.

This started as a mutually agreeable arrangement that later evolved into a marriage alliance. Now, both sides have stirred the waters and the alliance has dissolved, yet they blame only one side—it’s completely unreasonable.

Previously, Xia Mei was the young lady of the Xia Family, living carefree in this secluded family, but the Murong Family wanted to expand their influence, so they sent children to live for a few years in each small family. Murong Gang was sent to the Xia Family and lived there for two or three years.

At the time, Murong Gang was just a five or six-year-old child, and Xia Mei was the same. The two children played very well together, inseparable, until Xia Jiahe seized the opportunity to strengthen the Xia Family through marriage alliance. He then proposed the marriage, initially refused by the Murong Family. But when Murong Gang heard of it, the Murong Family finally agreed.

However, Xia Jiahe felt the Murong Family was merely placating them. Later, the two children didn’t meet, and naturally grew apart. When they reunited as adults and faced the marriage alliance, they couldn’t find their old connection. In the end, Xia Mei fled to avoid the marriage arranged for her, hiding out in Zhonghai City, where she eventually met Lin Fei. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

Xia Bingzhong answered Xia Jiahe’s question, saying: "The Murong Family says if there’s to be compensation, half of the Xia Family’s property must go to them; otherwise, the Murong Family will take targeted action against the Xia Family."

Bam!

"Targeted action? That’s pure nonsense!" Xia Jiahe exclaimed angrily.

"Master, you should know this is no joke."

"Shut up!"

Xia Jiahe glared at Xia Bingzhong, saying: "The Murong Family shamelessly threatens to target us? On what grounds? Do they not understand Murong Gang’s behavior fully—indulging in endless pleasures, gambling and corruption? If he’s so wonderful, would Xia Mei have run away from the marriage? Absolutely disgraceful!"

"Master, talking about it won’t help now. We must plan what to do next because if the Murong Family truly intends to target the Xia Family, we’ll find it hard to avoid this trial," Xia Bingzhong said.

Xia Jiahe fell silent; Xia Bingzhong was right. Their actions and decisions would determine how the Murong Family responds—if they don’t act wisely, the Murong Family won’t be merciful.

It seems the Murong Family came prepared this time, and Xia Jiahe understood that they didn’t need to go against the Xia Family with their considerable influence. But since they did, it showed they clearly had their sights set on the Xia Family.

"Where is Lin Fei right now? What about Xia Mei? Is she with him?" Xia Jiahe asked.

"Master, do you truly intend to send the young lady over? It’s a furnace there!" Xia Bingzhong asked.

Xia Jiahe cast a cold glance at Xia Bingzhong, saying: "Stop your nonsense; even if it’s a furnace, for the sake of the Xia Family, Xia Mei must jump in. The Xia Family is where she was born and raised; if she refuses, she’s an ungrateful person, betraying our Xia Family. If Xia Mei does this, as her father, I won’t agree to let her survive in this world!"

"Yes, according to reports, the young lady is staying at Lin Fei’s villa..." Xia Bingzhong said.

"Villa... Then send someone to inform her and Lin Fei to meet me tomorrow. Tell her I’ve agreed to her relationship with Lin Fei, but I have conditions: they both must visit the Murong Family. Otherwise, I absolutely won’t approve their relationship," Xia Jiahe said.

Xia Bingzhong nodded, responded, and left the office to issue orders.

Lin Fei, meanwhile, brought Ling Weiwei back from outside, but instead of returning to the villa, he headed to Shen Xuan’s house, planning to settle Ling Weiwei there before returning home to talk to Mu Shanshan, as Mu Shanshan was unaware of this situation.

"Why aren’t you taking me to your house? Are you afraid Shanshan might find out something?" Ling Weiwei said, amused.

"Yes." Ling Weiwei nodded obediently.

Lin Fei led Ling Weiwei upstairs, knocked on the door—Shen Xuan hadn’t rested yet. Lin Fei briefly explained and settled Ling Weiwei into the house.

"You two make do for the night. Tomorrow, I’ll ask Shanshan to reserve the suite across for Weiwei," Lin Fei said.

"No need, I can’t occupy such a big house alone; it’ll be good to stay with Weiwei and have company," Shen Xuan said.

"No, Xuanxuan, be obedient, follow my arrangement. Understand?" Lin Fei said.

Hearing Lin Fei, Shen Xuan could only nod, adhering to Lin Fei’s arrangements.

After arranging everything, Lin Fei left, driving towards the villa.

When he arrived at the villa, only Mu Shanshan’s room had the lights on. Lin Fei opened the door and went inside, heading to Mu Shanshan’s room, gently pushing open the door.