Lu Ming and Jiang Mengxin had already established a certain understanding. They decided to act separately: one would stay put, the other would go to the warehouse to inspect the goods.
This way, if something happened to Lu Ming, Jiang Mengxin could find a way to rescue him in time.
It seemed like a good idea, but for the seasoned veteran Gao Xuan, such a tactic was utterly useless in his eyes.
"That's true. Chairman Jiang is a lady of high status, how could she stoop to my level and go to the warehouse to inspect goods?" Gao Xuan winked at Gao Yuheng. "Yuheng, you stay behind and keep Chairman Jiang company. Make sure you serve her well."
"Understood, Father."
Afterward, Gao Xuan led Lu Ming away from the reception room.
Gao Yuheng then sat down opposite Jiang Mengxin, looking at her with a smile. "I never expected, Chairman Jiang, that just a few days ago we were dining together in a five-star restaurant, showing each other respect, and now we're at such daggers drawn."
Hmm?
Jiang Mengxin frowned.
She replied coldly, "Young Master Gao, please refrain from using words loosely. 'Respecting each other as husband and wife' describes the relationship between married couples; it's not appropriate for you and me."
How resolute.
Gao Yuheng felt a bit awkward, and his eyes were filled with hatred.
He too harbored murderous intent towards Jiang Mengxin.
Judging by the current situation, Jiang Mengxin would absolutely not reconcile with Gao Yuheng. The relationship between them had already broken, and it was impossible to mend it.
Since that was the case, there was no need to continue the pretense.
Gao Yuheng's only remaining interest was Jiang Mengxin's body. He just wanted to have his fun once, and once he was done, he would kill her!
After making his plan, Gao Yuheng stood up and said, "Chairman Jiang, would you like something to drink? Coffee, a beverage, tea?"
Jiang Mengxin glanced towards the door and calmly replied, "Plain water will do."
"Alright, please wait a moment." Gao Yuheng walked outside to pour Jiang Mengxin some water.
...
Meanwhile, Lu Ming followed behind Gao Xuan, heading towards the warehouse.
It was exactly as he had imagined.
The warehouse was indeed quite remote, which was expected. Warehouses occupied a large area, and being a bit out of the way could save a lot of money.
Arriving at the entrance of a large warehouse, Gao Xuan led Lu Ming inside.
As he walked, he said, "Mr. Lu, I heard you are Chairman Jiang's fiancé? I'm a little puzzled. You used to be a tomb keeper, how did you manage to capture Chairman Jiang's heart, leap into the dragon's gate, and reach a higher status? Tell me, so I can broaden my horizons."
This was pure sarcasm.
Lu Ming didn't humor him and retorted directly, "Just be sincere to people. Don't spend your days plotting to harm others."
Heh heh.
Gao Xuan's expression changed. "Harming others? Mr. Lu, what are you talking about?"
"Human words," Lu Ming said, glancing around. The warehouse was dim and gloomy. If one were to harm someone in such a place, the success rate would be extremely high.
Lu Ming said, "Bring out the goods. I'll inspect them on the spot."
Goods?
Gao Xuan chuckled.
He turned to look at Lu Ming, calmly took a cigarette from his pocket, and lit it.
He took a deep drag.
Gao Xuan pointed at Lu Ming and said, "Alright, let's stop playing games. Let's be upfront. Lu Ming, do you think Jiang Mengxin is my target? Wrong, my target is you. The humiliation you inflicted upon my son, Gao Yuheng, at this morning's art exhibition is a humiliation to me, Gao Xuan! We Gao family will have our revenge."
Finally, his fangs were revealed.
Lu Ming showed no panic, calmly looking at Gao Xuan. "So, you deliberately refused to pay the balance and lured me and Mengxin here, and then intended to attack me in the warehouse?"
"Yes," Gao Xuan admitted frankly. "I know you are skilled, but you must understand, there's an old saying: there's always someone better. Do you know E'nuo Tuan? Do you know Baohao? The helper I invited this time can blow you to smithereens with a single breath!"
Oh?
When Lu Ming heard the name 'Baohao', it sounded very familiar, yet he couldn't recall where he had heard it.
It was just very familiar.
It wasn't until Gao Xuan explained that Lu Ming remembered who Baohao was.
Gao Xuan said, "Baohao, the overlord of Jinling's underground world, possessed formidable strength. No one could match him except the Warlord. He was only sent to prison five years ago for attempting to rob the Warlord's military supplies. Other than that, no one was his opponent!"
Remembered!
No wonder this name sounded so familiar.
Lu Ming found it both amusing and exasperating. Back then, when he was leading troops in battle, he truly never imagined some fool would try to steal his military supplies. At that time, Lu Ming was furious, so his actions were a bit heavy-handed.
That Baohao was beaten by Lu Ming to the point his own mother wouldn't recognize him, and Lu Ming even put him on a fire, scorching a large patch of skin on his face.
Later, Lu Ming sent him to prison.
What, he's out?
Lu Ming shook his head with a wry smile, not knowing what to say.
Gao Xuan saw this and assumed Lu Ming was scared.
Gao Xuan smiled and said, "You only realize fear now? It's too late!" Following that, Gao Xuan raised a hand and shouted, "Attack!!!"
This was their agreed-upon signal.
In fact, it wasn't really a signal; it was a "public announcement."
Then, a group of men emerged from both sides of the warehouse, blocked the exit, and surrounded Lu Ming.
Next, a burly man walked out from the crowd.
It was precisely Baohao!
Gao Xuan pointed at Lu Ming and said, "Baohao, this man is the target. Take care of him, and you can collect your million dollars with peace of mind."
"Mhm."
Baohao nodded and strode towards Lu Ming, opening his folding knife.
People like him, who would do anything for money, would not care about the life of a stranger.
Baohao stared intently at Lu Ming.
The distance between them gradually shortened.
Because the warehouse was dimly lit, Baohao couldn't see Lu Ming's face clearly at first, so he felt no fear and intended to stab Lu Ming to death and be done with it.
But...
As he got closer and closer to Lu Ming, gradually, Lu Ming's face became visible to Baohao.
This... how...
No way?
The moment Baohao saw Lu Ming's face, he felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
The cold was piercing.
His body began to tremble uncontrollably, his hands and feet shook violently, and he lost control of himself down below, almost peeing himself!
He stopped three meters away from Lu Ming.
The two pairs of eyes met.
Initially, Baohao held onto a sliver of hope, thinking it was just a resemblance. But once he clearly saw Lu Ming's face, he was certain it wasn't just a resemblance. The person before him was the genuine Dragon Warlord!
Lu Ming's face was already deeply imprinted in Baohao's mind.
No mistake.
He was the Warlord!