The crowd looked in the direction of the voice. A woman with a graceful figure walked over. It was Yuan Keying.
Yuan Keying's father, Yuan Chengji, had a very good relationship with the head of the Yan family, and consequently, with Yan Jie as well.
Yan Jie had always taken good care of Yuan Keying.
Upon hearing that Yan Jie was going to attack Lu Ming, Yuan Keying had rushed over directly by car without a second thought.
She had a very deep understanding of Yan Jie's strength.
Although Lu Ming was also powerful, he was undoubtedly no match for Yan Jie.
Yuan Keying absolutely did not want Lu Ming to die.
Seeing that Yuan Keying had intervened, Yan Jie was a little surprised.
He asked, "Keying, does this concern you?"
Yuan Keying said coquettishly, "Lu Ming is my god-brother and has always treated me very well. For my sake, Mr. Yan, can you spare him this time? Please don't make things difficult for Lu Ming, okay? When you have time, I'll prepare good wine and food to specifically thank you for your great kindness, Mr. Yan."
Yan Jie frowned slightly and pondered.
He might not give face to others, but he had to give face to Yuan Keying.
In fact, he was giving face to Yuan Chengji.
Yuan Chengji provided many of the Yan family's businesses, and often when the Yan family couldn't solve problems, they would turn to Yuan Chengji for advice.
Yuan Chengji was a benefactor and a distinguished guest to the Yan family.
Therefore, Yuan Keying's words carried some weight.
Thus.
Yan Jie stroked his beard and said, "Since Keying has spoken, I cannot refuse to give face."
He turned back, looked at Lu Ming with cold eyes, and scoffed, "A grown man, relying on a few women to intercede for him, what kind of man are you? Lu Ming, this time, I'll spare your dog's life because of Keying's plea, but that doesn't mean I'll always indulge you!"
With that, he turned and left.
Lu Ming chuckled and said loudly, "If you don't want to spare me, you don't have to. Come and take my life now, how about it?"
Dragon Warlord, does he need to be spared?
In Lu Ming's view, if Jiang Mengxin and Yuan Keying hadn't appeared, Yan Jie would already be a corpse.
However, in the eyes of others, Lu Ming's words were purely out of anger.
Jiang Mengxin was startled and immediately covered Lu Ming's mouth, "Lu Ming, when will you learn to shut your big mouth? Keying has finally found a sliver of hope for you, and you're so unappreciative? I even want to slap you twice!"
Jiang Lan also advised, "A wise man knows when to yield, Lu Ming. Don't act rashly out of momentary pride."
Lu Ming rolled his eyes.
These women underestimated him far too much.
Over there.
Yan Jie glanced back at Lu Ming and sneered, "Useless, if Keying hadn't pleaded for you, you'd be a corpse by now. You still dare to bluster in front of me, truly ignorant of heaven and earth."
Afterward, Yan Jie and Yan Shihong got into their car and drove away grandly.
In the departing car.
Yan Shihong said with considerable dissatisfaction, "Uncle Jie, is that it? In the end, my revenge wasn't taken at all! Lu Ming is fine, and I didn't get to play with Jiang Mengxin. I feel so stifled."
Yan Jie laughed heartily, "Don't worry, Shihong. When has Uncle Jie ever let you suffer injustice? Yuan Keying just pleaded, and her face must be given. But don't worry, I'm only giving Yuan Keying some face for now. I'm not dealing with Lu Ming now, but that doesn't mean I won't deal with him later."
Yan Shihong asked, "Then when will you deal with him?"
Yan Jie said, "On a dark and stormy night, a night for arson and murder! When it gets dark, I'll slaughter the entire Jiang family. Lu Ming, I'll cut off his head and let you use it as a ball to kick."
"Awesome!!!"
Yan Shihong clapped his hands repeatedly. "By the way, don't kill Jiang Mengxin. That little lady is too beautiful. I want to play with her properly, until she's exhausted, until she dies!"
Yan Jie nodded, "No problem, it's a minor matter."
While they chatted and laughed, they had already decided the fate of the Jiang family.
Tonight, the Jiang family would surely be drenched in blood!
...
Xunrong Company, office.
Jiang Mengxin, Jiang Lan, Yuan Keying, and Lu Ming sat together, holding a meeting to discuss the next course of action.
Yuan Keying spoke proactively, "Although Yan Jie gave me face this time, given his personality, he will definitely not give up. He will find an opportunity to act again, and at that time, Lu Ming will likely be in grave danger."
Lu Ming shrugged his shoulders and said very calmly, "Then let him come. I'll just kill him, and it will be over with once and for all."
The three women glared at him simultaneously.
Lu Ming immediately felt a chill run down his spine.
Jiang Mengxin said, "We three have put aside our differences and are sitting together to find a solution for you. Why aren't you cooperating with us and always saying foolish things?"
Indeed.
The relationship between Jiang Mengxin, Jiang Lan, and Yuan Keying was quite complex.
It was already a rare feat for the three of them to sit together and discuss issues calmly; if it weren't for Lu Ming, they would never have done so.
Jiang Lan said, "A true man knows when to bend and when to stand tall. If all else fails, let's run."
"Run?"
Lu Ming blinked, "What do you mean?"
Jiang Lan said, "I'll book you a plane ticket right now. You should flee Jinling immediately, go to a small city, change your identity, and hide for a while. You can come back after the storm has passed."
"Uh..."
Lu Ming was utterly speechless.
The dignified Dragon Warlord actually had to hide from an insignificant assassin? And change his identity? If this got out, how would Lu Ming be able to face anyone?
Wouldn't Shura and the others laugh him to death?
However, Jiang Mengxin and Yuan Keying both thought it made sense and readily agreed.
Lu Ming felt like dying.
The three women voted, unanimously deciding that Lu Ming should buy a ticket and go into hiding.
Under duress, Lu Ming said, "Okay, I agree with your decision. Then buy the ticket for tomorrow. I'll pack my bags today and leave tomorrow."
The three women looked at each other and nodded in agreement.
However, what none of them knew was that Lu Ming was merely employing a delaying tactic.
Leave tomorrow?
Heh heh!
Lu Ming only needed one night to deal with an insignificant character like Yan Jie. Once Yan Jie was dealt with, would he still need to leave tomorrow?
Everything was within Lu Ming's calculations.
Afterward, the three women split up and took action.
Jiang Lan booked Lu Ming's ticket and planned his escape route; Jiang Mengxin helped Lu Ming pack his bags and prepared the food needed for his escape; Yuan Keying sent people to keep an eye on the Yan family, monitoring Yan Jie's every move.
Everything proceeded in an orderly fashion.
They worked until late into the night.
After finishing dinner, whether due to exhaustion or something else, sleepiness overcame them, and they fell asleep.
Xunrong Company became empty and silent.
Then.
An old man with white hair pushed open the door and walked in, tightly gripping a sharp dagger.
Yan Jie!
He had arrived.
Like the god of death, he descended upon Xunrong Company without a sound.
He had come to claim a life.