Chapter 276: You Had a Path to Heaven

Chapter 276: Chapter 276: You Had a Path to Heaven

The call was immediately followed by a cold BEEP BEEP BEEP. Dong Shaojie must have hung up.

Jiang Fan’s hands clenched into fists. He stared at the text message on his phone from Hua Qinyun: Great Wall Clubhouse, VIP Room 1.

’You had a path to heaven but refused to take it. Instead, you’ve smashed your way into a hell that had no door. Don’t blame me for what happens next!’ Jiang Fan thought grimly.

Staring at his phone, Jiang Fan felt an uncontrollable rage surge within him.

When Dong Shaojie had sent people to stage an accident scam this morning, Jiang Fan had already decided not to let it slide. But he hadn’t even had the chance to go after him before Dong Shaojie escalated things, going so far as to kidnap Wu Qiang first.

This was beyond intolerable!

Jiang Fan shot a quick text to Li Muwan and Yin Ruxue, then left the office.

As he reached the ground floor of the building, Jiang Fan was so preoccupied that he rounded a corner and bumped right into someone.

"Ah..."

Hearing a low groan, Jiang Fan looked up. The person in front of him was, surprisingly, Su Qingci.

The moment he saw Su Qingci, Jiang Fan averted his gaze for some reason.

He wondered if it was because of his misunderstanding with her last night.

"Jiang Fan, where are you off to in such a hurry?"

Su Qingci’s gaze was profound as she asked calmly.

"Sorry, something’s come up. I have to go!"

Jiang Fan was about to leave when he suddenly remembered he had come to work with Yin Ruxue. Her Maybach had been towed to the dealership.

Jiang Fan had planned to hail a taxi, but they rarely came by this high-end office building.

Looking around now, there wasn’t a single taxi in sight outside the company.

After a moment’s hesitation, Jiang Fan looked at Su Qingci.

Su Qingci was also staring at Jiang Fan, her expression serene.

"Um... Miss Su, did you drive today?"

"Why? You seem to be in a real rush," Su Qingci asked.

There was no trace of displeasure on Su Qingci’s face, which put Jiang Fan somewhat at ease.

"I am. A friend of mine is in trouble, and I need to get there right away."

Su Qingci glanced toward the company entrance and said lightly, "It’s hard to get a taxi at this time, and rush hour is about to start."

She sized up Jiang Fan. "Wait here for me. I’m about to get off work anyway. I’ll give you a ride."

"But..."

Although Jiang Fan felt awkward, he couldn’t think of a better solution right now. Besides, Su Qingci didn’t give him a chance to refuse, already heading toward the parking lot.

Five minutes later, a brilliant BMW pulled up to the company entrance. Su Qingci rolled down the window and called out, "Get in!"

Jiang Fan didn’t dare to delay and quickly got into the car.

At that moment, a few female security guards at the entrance of Xuerong International were clicking their tongues in amazement.

"Wasn’t that Jiang Fan who just got into Qingci’s car?"

"I think so!"

"Who on earth is this Jiang Fan? I’ve been with the company for so long, and I’ve never seen any man get into Qingci’s car."

"Doesn’t Qingci hate men?"

"Who knows? This Jiang Fan guy is incredible. It’s not just Qingci. He seems to have commuted with Manager Li and President Yin too."

"What kind of god is this guy?"

...

Of course, Jiang Fan was in no state to care about the chatter of the female security guards at the entrance.

He and Su Qingci left Xuerong International, and the car soon merged onto the main road.

"Where to?" Su Qingci asked.

"The Great Wall Clubhouse!"

"The Great Wall Clubhouse? Why are you rushing off to a place like that?"

"It’s a dire emergency, Miss Su, I swear. I’m definitely not lying to you."

"Alright!"

As Su Qingci drove, her eyes kept darting over to glance at Jiang Fan in the passenger seat.

Jiang Fan’s brow was tightly furrowed. He had his own issues with Dong Shaojie, but Wu Qiang had nothing to do with it. If Wu Qiang got hurt because of him, Jiang Fan would never be able to forgive himself.

"Jiang Fan, I think there might be a misunderstanding between us!"

Su Qingci suddenly spoke up.

"Actually, I was looking for you yesterday to clear things up. I wanted to sincerely apologize, but I never got the chance before you left with Xue’Er..."

Jiang Fan looked at Su Qingci. She seemed completely sincere.

Although he was in no mood to discuss this right now, he understood how she felt.

"Miss Su, I get it. You don’t have to apologize. I was the one who misunderstood you yesterday. And thank you for giving me a ride today. Let’s just put the past behind us. From now on, we’re still good colleagues!"

"Just colleagues? Can’t we be friends?"

"Uh... Good colleagues, and good friends!"

Hearing this, Su Qingci broke into a satisfied smile and pressed harder on the accelerator.

"Is your friend in some kind of trouble at the clubhouse? Do you need my help?" Su Qingci asked.

"Thanks, but no. I can handle it myself."

About twenty minutes later, the car stopped in front of the Great Wall Clubhouse.

Jiang Fan wasted no time, hastily getting out of the car and sprinting toward the clubhouse.

As he neared the entrance, Jiang Fan spotted the man with the full-sleeve tattoo from the accident scam earlier that day.

The man clearly noticed Jiang Fan as well, a hint of fear on his face.

"Mr. Jiang, Young Master Dong has been waiting for you. Second floor, Room 1!"

BAM!

Without a moment’s hesitation, Jiang Fan delivered a powerful kick that sent the man flying into a corner of the entrance.

Jiang Fan had held nothing back with that kick. Before the man could even react, he was unable to get back on his feet.

Jiang Fan didn’t linger, bolting up to the second floor.

He quickly found VIP Room 1 and kicked the door open.

Inside, Dong Shaojie was sitting on a sofa, flanked by three or four other men. Their faces were flushed, and it was obvious they’d been drinking heavily.

Across from Dong Shaojie, by the coffee table, a man was kneeling. His hands were tied with a rope, and his face was a mess of black and blue. It was Wu Qiang.

Wu Qiang was stunned to see Jiang Fan burst through the door.

"Fan!"

Wu Qiang tried to move toward Jiang Fan, but he had no strength left. He shifted slightly and collapsed onto the floor.

On the other side, Dong Shaojie and the men around him looked smug and imperious.

"Jiang Fan, I didn’t realize you were such a good fighter. I sent four guys after you, and they couldn’t even handle you," Dong Shaojie sneered. "You love being the hero, don’t you? Let’s see you play the hero now."

As he spoke, Dong Shaojie, still holding a beer bottle, casually kicked Wu Qiang.

Beside him, a burly, muscular man eyed Jiang Fan like a tiger stalking its prey.

"Jiang Fan, today I’m going to make you kneel on the ground and bow your head to me!"