Chapter 2247 - 2220: Luring the Snake Out of Its Hole

Lu Tianxing, upon hearing Lin Yafei’s words, instinctively wanted to refuse. He was really a bit scared of Lin Yafei; if he were to stay alone with her, Lu Tianxing doubted whether he’d be able to get out of bed today.

However, just as he was about to refuse, Lu Tianxing caught Lin Yafei’s meaningful glance. His gaze briefly swept over Bai Zhiqing, and he instantly understood Lin Yafei’s intention to have him accompany her.

"Sure, actually, I’ve never been to Yama Palace!"

Lu Tianxing agreed, then focused on Bai Zhiqing and said, "Honey, would you like to come with us?"

"Me?"

Bai Zhiqing pointed at her own nose, subconsciously wanting to accept, but momentarily recalling something else. She swallowed back her words and shook her head, saying, "Tianxing, I won’t go. I need to stay here at the villa to handle some pending matters of Bai’s Group. You go with Lin Demon."

Upon hearing Bai Zhiqing’s response, Lu Tianxing opened his mouth as if to say something, but before he could, Bai Zhiqing, seemingly aware of his intentions, quickly interrupted, "Tianxing, you don’t need to worry about my safety. The villa’s surroundings are completely guarded by bodyguards. Even if someone wanted to do something to me, they wouldn’t be able to. No need to worry."

Listening to Bai Zhiqing’s words, Lu Tianxing nodded, "Honey, then I’ll go out with Lin Demon. Stay home, be safe, and call me if anything comes up."

"Okay!"

Bai Zhiqing nodded gently.

After a brief breakfast, Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing exchanged farewells, and he drove away from the villa taking Lin Yafei with him.

At this moment, neither Lu Tianxing nor Lin Yafei noticed a shadow standing on the second floor, watching their departing figures, unable to hide the look of pain on her face.

Inside the car.

Lu Tianxing spoke while driving, "Lin Demon, are you certain Tang Qingyun will act again this time?"

"Of course."

Lin Yafei nodded, "If this mysterious person is truly Tang Qingyun, then he definitely won’t be satisfied giving up Bai Zhiqing as a pawn. After you return to Beijing, he will certainly execute his second stage plan; we remain by Zhiqing’s side, Tang Qingyun won’t act, but if we leave Zhiqing, then if Tang Qingyun isn’t content, he will surely make his next move. Then, we can capture him in the act."

This was why Lin Yafei had Lu Tianxing accompany her to Yama Palace during breakfast. If Tang Qingyun used Bai Zhiqing to scheme against Lu Tianxing, he certainly wouldn’t settle for failure. He would surely have to find a way to see Bai Zhiqing again. If they stayed with Bai Zhiqing, Tang Qingyun might not act, but if they left, Tang Qingyun would act again, allowing them to remain hidden until Tang Qingyun reveals himself whereupon they can strike, capturing him in the act.

As for Lu Tianxing inviting Bai Zhiqing to come along earlier, it was to dispel Bai Zhiqing’s doubts since he knew Bai Zhiqing’s personality too well. If she were to harbor any thoughts, Bai Zhiqing certainly wouldn’t want to go out with him.

"Lin Demon, next, I’ll entrust you to monitor Zhiqing’s every move; notify me immediately if she exits the villa."

With that, a cold gleam flashed in Lu Tianxing’s eyes; whoever dared to upset his wife would experience his everlasting wrath.

...

Just as Lu Tianxing and Lin Yafei were preparing to uncover the true mastermind, Tang Fengyun went into hiding in Modu.

At this moment, in a two-story building in Modu, Tang Fengyun was sitting on the couch, carefully reviewing a piece of paper.

The contents pertained to Bai Qiao Mountain, specifically everything related to the Bai Family.

Among them were documents concerning Bai Qiao Mountain, He Cailan, and Bai Weiwei.

Tang Fengyun thoroughly read all the information, committing it all to memory, an icy murderous intent flashing across his face.

For him, taking action against Bai Qiao Mountain was exceedingly simple, more like child’s play.

Although reports suggested Jiang Liufeng also appeared in Modu, Tang Fengyun dismissed this fact. Despite Jiang Liufeng’s previous prowess, he was no longer a threat now that he suffered from the Tang Family’s poisonous floral downfall, essentially rendered useless.

Modu may be under the Rose Society’s surveillance, filled with their spies, yet Tang Fengyun had full confidence in quietly capturing Bai Qiao Mountain and company without alerting anyone.

This assuredness stemmed from his strength.

Provided nothing unexpected happened, this time Tang Fengyun could not only capture Bai Qiao Mountain, but he could also seize everyone from the Bai Family.

Achieving this required rapid, unexpected action, joined with rumors from Xiangjiang and Beijing’s situation changes. Tang Fengyun planned to act tonight, avoiding further complications.

Though ready to act tonight, Tang Fengyun maintained vigilance. Confident in clandestinely securing Bai Qiao Mountain, caution demanded total assurance.

...

Inside the Bai Family Ancestral House in Modu.

Unaware of the looming crisis, Bai Qiao Mountain carried on, as usual, earnestly scanning a newspaper while sitting on the couch.

He was fully aware of the rumors about Lu Tianxing heading to Beijing and Xiangjiang, yet Bai Qiao Mountain took no action, feeling there was little benefit in intervening. He reasoned that children’s lives were their own, and having grown old, he could offer little help to Lu Tianxing. For Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing, his well-being might offer the greatest comfort.

Besides, Bai Qiao Mountain knew well that Lu Tianxing never acted unprepared. His appearance with Bai Zhiqing in Beijing indicated his substantial confidence in handling this situation; he carried no concerns.

Therefore, Bai Qiao Mountain chose to stay out of such matters, peacefully residing in Modu, enjoying a leisurely retirement, leaving things outside to the young.

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