NOVEL WEB Chapter 136: Yes, I Chatead on You
Li Feng reached out to Ah Wen, asking extensively about Gu Wanyu’s recent behaviors but ultimately failed to gather any meaningful intelligence.
“Madam, the chairman might be suspicious of you. Li Feng has been subtly probing for information about you,” Ah Wen reported to Gu Wanyu.
By this time, Ah Wen had already aligned herself with Gu Wanyu, a development Li Zhong hadn’t foreseen. However, with Li Feng gaining no insights from Ah Wen, it was likely Li Zhong had his suspicions confirmed.
“He suspects me?” A cold spark flickered in Gu Wanyu’s eyes.
“Since he’s begun to suspect me, we may need to expedite his death.”
Given Li Zhong’s suspicions, it seemed necessary to adjust the plan to eliminate him.
At that moment, Li Zhong was hurriedly heading toward Gu Wanyu’s residence, eager to seek clarification directly from her.
“Azheng, you all come in with me.”
This time, Li Zhong was accompanied by a significant number of bodyguards, bringing along eight in total. Aware of the potential issues with Gu Wanyu, he was understandably cautious.
“Let him come. There’s no need for panic,” Gu Wanyu said calmly.
Her confidence was rooted in her own strength. Lacking this, Gu Wanyu might have been more perturbed, but currently, she saw no reason to be panicked. Additionally, she had already alerted Chen Luo, who was on his way.
Outside the villa, Li Zhong stopped Azheng from ringing the bell, and coldly said, “Just kick the door down.”
Azheng paused momentarily before signaling the bodyguards to kick down the villa’s courtyard gate, leading Li Zhong and his group inside.
As they were about to force entry into the house, the door swung open, revealing Ah Wen who gestured them inside with a welcoming gesture.
Li Zhong glanced at Ah Wen coldly, convinced of her betrayal as well. However, his primary target was Gu Wanyu. Minor characters like Ah Wen were of no immediate concern. Once Gu Wanyu was dealt with, he could easily dispose of any minor characters.
“What’s the meaning of this grand entrance?” Gu Wanyu sat on the sofa, not bothering to rise, her tone frosty.
“Drop the act. The matter with your son, Li Qiwen, poisoning me, does it have anything to do with you?” Li Zhong demanded angrily from Gu Wanyu.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about. Li Qiwen is your son, why would he poison you?” Gu Wanyu’s gaze briefly flickered.
“You’re still pretending? If I didn’t have evidence, do you think I’d confront you like this?”
At this point, Li Zhong indeed lacked concrete evidence linking Gu Wanyu to the wrongdoing, it was merely his speculation. Gu Wanyu, however, was unaware of this and believed she had been fully exposed.
“Since it’s all out in the open now, there’s no point in hiding,” Gu Wanyu said, her demeanor utterly composed, devoid of any panic.
“Yes, I was the one who instructed Li Qiwen to poison you, but Li Qiwen is just so useless. Having such a son is simply a disgrace to me.”
A trace of murderous intent flashed in Gu Wanyu’s eyes. She truly viewed Li Qiwen as a blemish on her reputation. Had Chen Luo not deemed Li Qiwen useful, she would have had no reason to keep him.
“Very well, you’ve finally admitted it.”
The veins on Li Zhong’s forehead bulged, showing the extent of his rage.
“Then tell me, do you have another man outside?”
The matter of infidelity was Li Zhong’s primary concern, a problem no man could overlook easily.
With a serene smile, Gu Wanyu responded, “Haven’t you figured it out yet? Well, I can enlighten you. Yes, you’ve been cuckolded. I have indeed found someone I truly love.”
Gu Wanyu’s admission fueled Li Zhong’s anger even further. As the head of the Li family, being forced to wear a green hat was a disgrace. If word got out, he wouldn’t be able to show his face.
This matter absolutely could not become public knowledge. The ones accompanying him were his confidants who would keep this secret. However, this treacherous woman had to die.
Yet, Li Zhong refrained from acting immediately, desiring first to uncover the identity of the man. Once he knew who it was, he vowed to dismember them completely. No, even reducing them to pieces and feeding them to dogs wouldn’t satiate his wrath. Given Li Zhong’s ruthlessness, he was fully capable of such an act.
“Tell me who he is, and I might grant you a quick death,” Li Zhong said, his gaze icy.
“The person you’re asking about will reveal himself soon enough. And as for killing me, I’m sorry, but you’re incapable of that.”
Click!
The door abruptly shut, closed by Ah Wen. A gun appeared in Gu Wanyu’s hand as if by magic.
It wasn’t that Gu Wanyu performed magic, she was simply too quick in drawing her gun.
“Do you think the one who will die today is you or me?” Gu Wanyu calmly asked Li Zhong.
From the moment Ah Wen informed Gu Wanyu of Li Zhong’s suspicions, she had been ready. She stayed put, merely waiting for Li Zhong to ensnare himself.
“With just a gun in hand, you think you can intimidate me?” Li Zhong said sternly, unimpressed.
If the person wielding the gun were someone else, perhaps he might feel a twinge of concern. But Gu Wanyu? She had never been proficient with firearms. Even at close quarters, Li Zhong was confident his professional bodyguards could protect him.
As soon as Gu Wanyu revealed her weapon, his bodyguards sprang into action.
Li Zhong’s perception of Gu Wanyu was outdated. The Gu Wanyu of the past truly lacked the skills to handle a gun, nor did she show any interest. However, the Gu Wanyu of now could be considered a sharpshooter, surpassing even elite special forces in marksmanship.
“Seeking death, did you think I wouldn’t notice your subtle movements?”
Gu Wanyu glanced coldly at Li Zhong’s bodyguards before opening fire.
“I had no desire to spill blood in this villa, but since you court death, I will fulfill your wish.”
Bang! Bang! Bang!
A succession of gunshots rang out, followed by the thud of bodies falling.
All eight bodyguards Li Zhong brought with him, including his confidant Azheng, lay on the ground. Gu Wanyu’s shots were precisely aimed at their foreheads, showcasing how skilled Gu Wanyu’s marksmanship was.
“Such impressive marksmanship,” Ah Wen marveled.
Despite the short distance, she knew she couldn’t achieve headshots so swiftly and accurately.
A chill ran through her as she gained a deeper understanding of Gu Wanyu’s abilities.
Previously, Ah Wen had aligned with Gu Wanyu because her family was under threat. She had to bow to Gu Wanyu for the safety of her loved ones. Yet, deep down, Ah Wen was resentful and had even contemplated kidnapping Gu Wanyu to negotiate her family’s release.
Fortunately, she hadn’t acted on such thoughts, or it might have put her own life at risk.
Li Zhong, equally stunned, reassessed Gu Wanyu. This version of Gu Wanyu shattered his previous perceptions.
How could he not know that Gu Wanyu had such marksmanship? Just how much had Gu Wanyu been hiding?
Such proficiency couldn’t have been developed overnight, requiring extensive training, even for the gifted. Li Zhong had never known Gu Wanyu to frequent shooting ranges or clubs, where then did she hone such skills?
“How long have you been hiding this?” Li Zhong asked, his face grim.
He suspected that Gu Wanyu’s betrayal might date back further than he’d initially thought. Yet, in reality, Gu Wanyu hadn’t been betraying him for very long.