Hades, the Urban Legend

Chapter 701: Chapter 704: I'll Handle It

Wang Ma once said that she didn't know why the old president found Xue Zijin. Perhaps Wang Ma herself only had a partial understanding of the inside story, which led to some inaccuracies in her account.

This past, for anyone from a prominent family, was not glorious. Additionally, under the pressure from the Ning and Luo families, no one dared to leak any details.

Yang Chen let out a bitter sigh. Uncovering these old stories gave him a headache.

Xue Minghe's eyes were bloodshot, and he gritted his teeth. "Now you know, right? Yulei International originally belonged to me! To our Xue family! That woman who betrayed us caused us to lose our family, our Yulei, everything! The Yang family didn't help us, and the Lin family took advantage of our misfortune. Even as a ghost, I will remember! Lin Ruoxi, that bitch, and her mother should both be torn to pieces!"

Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, half-smiling. "I don't understand. The ones who drove your Xue family out of Yanxia, the ones who acted directly, were from the Ning and Luo families. Why are you taking orders from this woman to harm your cousin instead of seeking revenge on them?"

Xue Minghe was at a loss for words, his gaze shifting away as he coldly snorted, but he didn't respond.

Luo Cuishan chuckled. "The ones who acted back then were elders from our family and the Ning family, not me. This is what they call differing circumstances. Besides, if it weren't for me, this fool would have died in a Philadelphia prison long ago."

Yang Chen glanced at Xue Minghe. Indeed, his records showed he had been imprisoned, but the specifics were unclear. It was only known that after his release, he rose smoothly, eventually working for Muyun Group in Hong Kong under the alias Li Minghe.

Hearing "Philadelphia prison," Xue Minghe began to tremble all over, his face turning pale. His eyes showed uncontrollable fear, as if recalling some horrific past.

Seeing the curiosity in Yang Chen's eyes, Luo Cuishan proudly said, "It seems my confidentiality work was quite successful. Aren't you curious about what happened back then?"

Before Yang Chen could speak, Luo Cuishan made a shushing gesture. "Shh, let me tell you."

After the Xue family was sent abroad, they had little money. Coupled with the devastating blow they had suffered, they began to fall apart internally. Some distant relatives scattered, leaving only a few core members with the family head.

In the unfamiliar environment of the United States, they struggled to survive, eventually settling near Chinatown in Philadelphia. They relied on their meager savings to start small businesses, open restaurants, and haul goods. The once lavish Xue family members were now living in abject poverty.

Xue Minghe was still young then, but the drastic change planted deep hatred in his heart. Although the Xue family eventually gained a foothold in Philadelphia, they were nothing compared to their former glory.

Most of the Xue family's relatives had lost contact and were presumed dead. In the far-off United States, it seemed as if the Xue family had been forgotten.

Growing up in this environment, Xue Minghe harbored a seed of revenge. In his high school, surrounded by Asians, Latinos, and African Americans, many of whom were idle, engaging in drug dealing, theft, and frequenting the red-light district, he knew he had to excel academically to enter high society and reclaim what was rightfully his.

However, during high school, he was framed by fellow students, labeled as a "drug dealer." This was a devastating blow, leading to his arrest and imprisonment. With no money for a lawyer, he had to endure reform programs.

In prison, Xue Minghe's mind and body were subjected to unimaginable abuse. Brutal inmates, including burly African Americans and twisted criminals, enjoyed bullying him, the seemingly meek bookworm. In the absence of women, a young man with delicate skin became their favorite plaything.

Xue Minghe's world turned utterly dark, devoid of any light or hope. He wasn't even sure if he would survive. It was after several months of torment that someone pulled him out of prison: Luo Cuishan.

Luo Cuishan, meticulous as ever, had secretly tracked the Xue family to prevent any chance of their return. She had allowed them to fend for themselves, expecting no future interaction. But discovering her husband Ning Guangyao secretly aiding Lin Ruoxi's troubles reignited her hatred for Xue Zijin's daughter.

This led her to think of Xue Minghe, still in prison and utterly desperate. If given a glimmer of hope, how fiercely would his hidden flames of revenge erupt?

Wang Ma once mentioned that she didn't know why the old president sought out Xue Zijin, perhaps because she only had a partial understanding of the inside story, leading to some inaccuracies in her account.

This past, for anyone from a prominent family, was not glorious. Additionally, under the pressure from the Ning and Luo families, no one dared to leak any details.

Yang Chen let out a bitter sigh. Uncovering these old stories gave him a headache.

Xue Minghe's eyes were bloodshot, and he gritted his teeth. "Now you know, right? Yulei International originally belonged to me! To our Xue family! That woman who betrayed us caused us to lose our family, our Yulei, everything! The Yang family didn't help us, and the Lin family took advantage of our misfortune. Even as a ghost, I will remember! Lin Ruoxi, that bitch, and her mother should both be torn to pieces!"

Yang Chen raised an eyebrow, half-smiling. "I don't understand. The ones who drove your Xue family out of Yanxia, the ones who acted directly, were from the Ning and Luo families. Why are you taking orders from this woman to harm your cousin instead of seeking revenge on them?"

Xue Minghe was at a loss for words, his gaze shifting away as he coldly snorted, but he didn't respond.

Luo Cuishan chuckled. "The ones who acted back then were elders from our family and the Ning family, not me. This is what they call differing circumstances. Besides, if it weren't for me, this fool would have died in a Philadelphia prison long ago."

Yang Chen glanced at Xue Minghe. Indeed, his records showed he had been imprisoned, but the specifics were unclear. It was only known that after his release, he rose smoothly, eventually working for Muyun Group in Hong Kong under the alias Li Minghe.

Hearing "Philadelphia prison," Xue Minghe began to tremble all over, his face turning pale. His eyes showed uncontrollable fear, as if recalling some horrific past.

Seeing the curiosity in Yang Chen's eyes, Luo Cuishan proudly said, "It seems my confidentiality work was quite successful. Aren't you curious about what happened back then?"

Before Yang Chen could speak, Luo Cuishan made a shushing gesture. "Shh, let me tell you."

After the Xue family was sent abroad, they had little money. Coupled with the devastating blow they had suffered, they began to fall apart internally. Some distant relatives scattered, leaving only a few core members with the family head.

In the unfamiliar environment of the United States, they struggled to survive, eventually settling near Chinatown in Philadelphia. They relied on their meager savings to start small businesses, open restaurants, and haul goods. The once lavish Xue family members were now living in abject poverty.

Xue Minghe was still young then, but the drastic change planted deep hatred in his heart. Although the Xue family eventually gained a foothold in Philadelphia, they were nothing compared to their former glory.

Most of the Xue family's relatives had lost contact and were presumed dead. In the far-off United States, it seemed as if the Xue family had been forgotten.

Growing up in this environment, Xue Minghe harbored a seed of revenge. In his high school, surrounded by Asians, Latinos, and African Americans, many of whom were idle, engaging in drug dealing, theft, and frequenting the red-light district, he knew he had to excel academically to enter high society and reclaim what was rightfully his.

However, during high school, he was framed by fellow students, labeled as a "drug dealer." This was a devastating blow, leading to his arrest and imprisonment. With no money for a lawyer, he had to endure reform programs.

In prison, Xue Minghe's mind and body were subjected to unimaginable abuse. Brutal inmates, including burly African Americans and twisted criminals, enjoyed bullying him, the seemingly meek bookworm. In the absence of women, a young man with delicate skin became their favorite plaything.

Xue Minghe's world turned utterly dark, devoid of any light or hope. He wasn't even sure if he would survive. It was after several months of torment that someone pulled him out of prison: Luo Cuishan.

Luo Cuishan, meticulous as ever, had secretly tracked the Xue family to prevent any chance of their return. She had allowed them to fend for themselves, expecting no future interaction. But discovering her husband Ning Guangyao secretly aiding Lin Ruoxi's troubles reignited her hatred for Xue Zijin's daughter.

This led her to think of Xue Minghe, still in prison and utterly desperate. If given a glimmer of hope, how fiercely would his hidden flames of revenge erupt?

Being Lin Ruoxi's blood-related cousin, confronting her would inflict intense emotional torment on her, whether she won or lost. Hence, Xue Minghe was released. Later, with Luo Cuishan's help, he cleared his name. After working hard, he became a student at an Ivy League school and entered high society after graduation. He returned to Hong Kong under a new name and joined Muyun Group.

Luo Cuishan's initial plan was for Xue Minghe to rise within Muyun Group and then find opportunities to confront Lin Ruoxi in the business world. But unexpectedly, fate presented an even greater opportunity: Muyun needed to send someone to work at Yulei.

With the influence of the Ning family's matriarch and the Luo family, Luo Cuishan secretly arranged for Xue Minghe to enter Yulei. It wasn't difficult. As chairman of Muyun, Li Muhua found it unusual but didn't investigate further, as there was nothing untoward about the job.

As Luo Cuishan recounted this with satisfaction, Yang Chen listened silently. Although she omitted much about her own psychological motivations, Yang Chen could deduce that this woman, in some way, was seeking revenge on her husband, Ning Guangyao, by targeting Xue Zijin's family.

In the corner, Xue Minghe, still trapped in the dark memories of his prison days, seemed unable to hear anything, his expression blank. For a normal man, such an experience might lead many to suicide. Without a strong desire for revenge, Xue Minghe might not have survived until now. He knew Luo Cuishan was using him, and he knew the real culprits were the Luo family. But his only way to break free was to follow Luo Cuishan's plan and reclaim Yulei International first.

Unfortunately, everything had turned to ashes now, and Lin Ruoxi used the situation he triggered as a stepping stone to further her position.

"It's a pity. I was really looking forward to seeing Xue Zijin's nephew defeat her daughter and the two Xue family members tearing each other apart," Luo Cuishan sighed regretfully, standing up. "Well, I've said everything I needed to say. I misjudged this fool, and since the matter is exposed, there's nothing I can do. Yang family boy, you can handle him however you like. I'm leaving now."

With that, Luo Cuishan put away her gun, smiled disdainfully, and started walking out the door.

Yang Chen, who had been standing silently, suddenly extended his foot and lightly tapped the floor in front of Luo Cuishan.

"Crack, crack, crack!"

A series of cracking sounds followed, and the thick pinewood floor split open, creating a meter-wide fissure as if it had experienced a localized explosion!

Luo Cuishan halted, her expression changing slightly. She raised an eyebrow. "What, do you really intend to kill me? You should know that I am the Ning family's matriarch, the Prime Minister's wife. The Luo family alone is not something you can compare to the Zeng family you used to cut down. If you so much as harm a hair on my head, I guarantee that everyone around you in Yanxia will face unimaginable calamities!"

Yang Chen looked at her indifferently. "Right now, I'm only considering how to kill you. As for the consequences you mentioned, once you're dead, there's no need to worry about them."

Luo Cuishan felt a chill in her heart. She could sense that Yang Chen wasn't bluffing!

In an instant, Luo Cuishan quickly drew her gun, pointing it at Yang Chen's head from close range, her hand trembling uncontrollably.

"Do you think I'm afraid of you?! Do you think I came unprepared?! I advise you to ask that little girl, Lin Ruoxi, what she wants," Luo Cuishan said with a sinister smile.

Yang Chen frowned, a sense of foreboding rising within him. "What did you do to Ruoxi?"

Before Yang Chen could finish asking, his phone vibrated. Ignoring the gun aimed at him, he took out his phone and saw that it was a call from Lin Ruoxi!

Luo Cuishan's smile widened, her face filled with confidence.

"What's wrong?" Yang Chen answered the call.

On the other end, Lin Ruoxi's voice was hoarse, as if she had just been crying. Her words were broken and weak. "Yang Chen, please don't hurt her..."

Yang Chen was stunned for a moment and then said in a deep voice, "I don't know what you're talking about. I'll handle this."

"No!" Lin Ruoxi sounded on the verge of collapse. "I know who you're facing. She's already given me all the information from back then. I'm begging you, even if I have to kneel, please don't hurt her. I beg you..."

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