Chapter 233: 233 If the senior brother had been decisive enough back then_1
Lu Tang was brought to the Imperial City. It was on her way there that she learned Wen Jiang was the descendant of the Jimo Family, the one who had been widely discussed recently. She didn’t know why Wen Jiang had sought her out, but she hated nobility.
After learning Wen Jiang’s identity, the look she gave Wen Jiang was one of unmistakable hatred, as if to say that if she had a knife, she would kill all nobles. She knew it was a displacement of anger, but she couldn’t control it.She couldn’t forget the despair on her sister’s face before death, and she knew deeply that she was unable to avenge her.Of course, laws existed in this world. But the other party wouldn’t leave any evidence. All her bones had been broken, and her spiritual power was destroyed. How could she possibly have the chance to exact revenge for her sister?So all she could do was glare at Wen Jiang with eyes full of hatred.
But the girl, who seemed so high and mighty, paid no mind to Lu Tang’s gaze. Instead, she looked at Lu Tang with a calm expression. "Do you know why I came to find you?"
Lu Tang didn’t know. But she understood that Wen Jiang couldn’t possibly seek vengeance for her. Perhaps it was because she was a professional player for the Mount Flower Association. With such an incident occurring, the heir had to make an appearance to display the magnanimity expected of her position.
Lu Tang’s eyes reddened with despair and humiliation, for she was powerless to resist.
Unexpectedly, Wen Jiang spoke softly, her voice close to Lu Tang’s ear, "Before, the Jimo Family was without me, and no one could see the injustice. Now that I’m back, as a player for Mount Flower, someone will ensure justice is served for you."
"Yin Zhiqi killed your sister. He should pay for her life with his own."
Lu Tang’s eyes widened in disbelief at what she heard.
Wen Jiang was not a traditionally good person. As a cultivator, she didn’t possess the universal compassion to save all sentient beings, but that absolutely didn’t mean she would ignore the suffering of others.
Especially since Lu Tang was a player for Mount Flower; these disgusting and dirty acts had occurred within Mount Flower itself.
Lu Tang felt a slight tremor in her palms. The words she heard seemed like a delusion one might have right before death.
Upon arriving in the Imperial City, Lu Tang was transferred to the best hospital, while Wen Jiang headed for the Mount Flower Association.
On the way, Zero Egg uncovered a video of the events leading to Sister Lutang’s death. As a new System, it cursed vehemently at such an act.
"Yin Zhiqi is a beast! How could he, how could he torture a girl like that?!"
The horrific scene of her final moments was too much even for the System to bear.
Wen Jiang remained silent. At the Association, Hua Zhuo had been in meetings for an entire day. When she saw Wen Jiang return, her stern face, held all day, finally softened. "Has the person arrived?"
Wen Jiang nodded. "What’s the word from the Imperial City side?"
"The manager from the affairs department said they just received the news today. I’ve checked, and it’s true. The management in City Bai failed to report despite being aware."
Hua Zhuo said this and couldn’t help but grip the armrest of her wheelchair. The veins on the back of her hand betrayed her agitation. "I can’t believe that under my Senior Brother’s watch, someone dared to do such things!"
Wen Jiang had already instructed Zero Egg to investigate thoroughly.
This issue wasn’t directly related to the Association, but it had, unfortunately, happened within Mount Flower. People from the City Bai branch were attempting to curry favor with Yin Zhiqi and had initiated these filthy dealings a few years ago. Of course, their objective wasn’t limited to just ingratiating themselves with Yin Zhiqi; many influential people in City Bai were involved.
There were girls who volunteered and those who didn’t. Among those responsible were some members of management who had joined Mount Flower later.
Not everyone would get a chance to play. Some girls, whether coerced or for other reasons, simply wanted to trade for an opportunity for themselves.
Lu Tang was not involved. Her sister, Sister Lutang, had come to visit her that day. The middleman, finding no other suitable candidate to recommend at that moment, deceived Sister Lutang and sent her instead.
And these middlemen obtained financial rewards or promotions. As for the girls who entered this cage, they could never escape.
Jimo Xiao had been meticulous in his management, but he hadn’t anticipated such a lapse occurring right under his nose.There was no issue on the Imperial City’s side. However, the fact that the City Bai management was aware and failed to report was another matter entirely.
Hua Zhuo took a deep breath, suppressing her anger as she said, "It’s my fault. During the last organizational cleanup, I didn’t interfere much with the branch affairs."
In such branches, the people were mostly old hands. When they were determined to conceal something, even someone like Hua Zhuo, who had just returned, would find it difficult to uncover the truth. Back then, with no major incidents, few would have suspected such disgusting dealings.
According to Zero Egg’s investigations, Mount Flower wasn’t even the most severe case. Where management failed to do their jobs properly, other smaller associations faced even more serious situations.
"This is not your fault."
Wen Jiang lowered her eyes. "I was too kind, to have indulged the Xie Family to this degree."
"The Xie Family?" Hua Zhuo looked up, shock flitting across her face before it quickly hardened into a stern expression.
Many operations of the Mount Flower branches were previously overseen by Xie Lingyan. Even now, the management in the branches is largely marked by Xie Lingyan’s influence.
Hua Zhuo had been addressing these issues. However, too many people were involved. Without a valid pretext or reason, it was impossible to replace so many at once.
Could he really have been unaware of these things?Unlikely. A young master of Yin Zhiqi’s status wasn’t someone ordinary people could approach. So why was Mount Flower handling this?
Hua Zhuo turned her wheelchair. "I’ll have Xie Lingyan come here."
Wen Jiang said, "No need. I don’t like unexpected complications. I’ll go myself."
Hua Zhuo paused. She turned around and took a careful look at Wen Jiang.
The corner of her lips still held a faint smile, typical of Wen Jiang. But now, the smile didn’t reach her eyes. The cold, murderous intent hidden in their depths was unabashedly released.
Hua Zhuo suddenly stiffened. "Ah... Ah Jiang..."
She knew what Wen Jiang was planning.She knew this matter wouldn’t end amicably. But Wen Jiang’s decisiveness and cold indifference still made her uneasy. "This matter can be handed over to the police entirely."
With her surveillance footage, she could ensure that Xie Lingyan and his accomplices received the punishment they deserved.
"No, it’s too messy," Wen Jiang said, her tone light as if commenting on the weather. "He is, after all, my uncle by blood. If he’s smart, I’m willing to grant him a dignified end. I dislike trouble, and I don’t like things going unexpectedly."
"Lady Hua." Her tone was respectful. "I hope that in my hands, Mount Flower will be a clean association. When your house has pests, regardless of the method—even if it means pulling out the weeds by the roots, even if you’re affected yourself—as long as they can be eliminated and the place cleaned afterward, that’s what matters. Don’t you agree?"
Hua Zhuo pursed her lips. In the end, she sighed, "Go ahead."
She realized Wen Jiang was truly unlike Jimo Xiao.If her Senior Brother had been this decisive back then, severing ties with the Xie Family sooner, perhaps things wouldn’t have reached this state today?