Chapter 4: Send flowers and diamond rings to pursue Ben Xiao!

Ben Xiao left Windside Tower and did not return to the Mu family villa. Instead, carrying a luggage bag, he went directly to a ruin near the bank of Misty Lake. Ben stood proudly among the ruins, looking around in a daze. He knew this was the location of the former residence of the Xiao family in Zhonghai City. Once, this place was a sacred site in Zhonghai City, where many elite families would do anything to step through the Xiao family's gates. But five years ago, this place was a scene of bloodshed and corpses strewn everywhere... Although Ben had not witnessed what happened here, closing his eyes, he could feel the desolation and mountains of bones that once existed... As if he could hear the desperate pleas of his family members... After a long time, Ben finally opened his eyes, his face twisted. "I'm sorry, I, Ben, came back too late!" He bowed ninety degrees to the ruins. To the countless lost souls, he whispered softly, "Today, I, Ben, swear to the heavens, past grievances will be repaid a hundredfold!" "Those who once harmed the Xiao family, no matter how high their position is now, even if their power is overwhelming and their martial skills profound. I will send each and every one of them to hell!" After a long time, Ben stood up straight again, unscrewed a bottle of strong liquor he carried with him. Half of it was poured on the ground, to pay homage to the lost souls. The other half, he tilted his head back and drank in one gulp. The liquor entered his sorrowful heart, turning into tears of a hero. Just then, a tall man in white, two meters tall, suddenly came over and respectfully said, "My lord, the investigation is clear. One of the Xiao family in Zhonghai City survived." Whoosh! Ben turned around sharply, his gaze intense, "Who is the person?" The muscular man said, "Your second aunt, Rose Xie." "Five years ago, when the Xiao family in Zhonghai City was annihilated, very few survived. I only found your second aunt." Crack! Ben took a step forward fiercely, grabbing Jacob's arm, "Where is my aunt?" The muscular man hesitated, unable to utter a complete sentence for a while. Ben's gaze turned cold, "Jacob, speak frankly." Jacob, with a pained expression and a hoarse voice, said, "It's said that to force out the whereabouts of that item, Eric Ye took away the only survivor, Rose Xie, for severe interrogation. I haven't found out her exact location yet. I'm sorry..." "Eric!!! Tired of living, huh?!" The marble floor under Ben's feet shattered with a bang. A towering rage enveloped everything! The temperature around seemed to drop significantly. Anger! Anger!! In his mind, the kind and gentle image of his second aunt emerged. In his childhood, she would play with him, take him to and from school, and make his favorite pancakes... Memories flooded his mind. Tears moistened his eyes. "My lord, I'll immediately notify Gaby Hua to surround the Ye residence with her team and demand a person," Jacob said. Ben coldly said, "No need! The Ye family, I'll handle it myself." Jacob frowned, "But the Ye family is powerful, owning billions in assets and closely connected with the political and economic leaders of Jiang Bei. Moreover, Eric is already a master of internal strength, and the Ye family has Master Chen stationed there, known as the invincible of Jiang Bei. My lord, you're alone..." Ben interrupted, "Invincible of Jiang Bei?! Haha... Just a bunch of ants!" "Prepare for me. Tomorrow night, I will visit the Ye family." "Yes, my lord!" Jacob nodded, then disappeared into the woods nearby, vanishing from sight. Half an hour later, Ben left the ancestral home and walked out of Misty Lake. The scenery here was picturesque, and Ben's mood also calmed down in harmony with the tranquil surroundings. A red sports car was parked steadily next to Ben. Pearl Mu, wearing a red tight silk slip dress, got out of the car. Tall and graceful, long legs in high heels. Coupled with her wavy hair, exquisite features, and bright red lips. Stunningly noble, coldly enchanting. The luxury car and beautiful woman attracted countless onlookers. Pearl walked slowly to Ben, somewhat coyly presenting a bunch of blue enchantresses. Whoosh! The bystanders exploded. "Oh my, what is going on? a supreme beauty chasing after a loser?" "Damn, this loser's entire outfit isn't worth more than two hundred, why would such a goddess-level beauty chase after him?" "Is there no justice left?" Ben glanced at Pearl, "What kind of act are you playing here? Did you get jealous seeing me having fun with Lily Lu? Want to reclaim the presence of the main woman?" Whoosh! Pearl's cheeks turned as red as an apple, almost dripping water, "What are you thinking? This is from my dad for you." The strong-willed Pearl, how could she bring herself to say it was from her? Ben shuddered, "Uncle Angus is sick. What's he doing sending roses to a man like me?" "Take it or leave it." Pearl became even more embarrassed, stuffed the roses into Ben's hands, turned around, and ran back to the car, leaving Ben standing there dumbfounded. When did Uncle Angus become gay? Scary. Without much thought, Ben directly threw the roses into a nearby trash can, shivering for a while. This angered Pearl sitting in the car, "Ben, do you have a brain? This is from me to you! This is the first time I've given roses to a man, and you throw them in the trash?!!" Seeing Pearl's resentful anger, Ben bent down to pick up the flowers, "Just give the flowers directly... Besides, I'm not that easily pursued." Saying that, Ben sat in the passenger seat, examining the roses in his hand. Pearl scrutinized the man in front of her as if she had made some decision, "Ben, I know about your background now. As long as you cut ties with Lily and promise not to make me a cuckold in the future, there's no reason we can't be real husband and wife." Somehow, after hearing about Ben's tragic past, Pearl's impression of him wasn't that bad anymore. Ben turned to look at this stunning woman and asked with a smile, "Real spouses, what do you mean?" Pearl Mu's face turned even redder, "We're all adults, do I need to spell it out?" Ben, wanting to tease her, smirked, "Why not, let's play husband and wife in the car right now?" As soon as he finished speaking, she floored the accelerator, and the car shot forward. Ben, caught off guard, hit his head on the car roof. "Can you drive more smoothly?" "You started it." "It was you who said we could be real spouses." "..." Half an hour later, Pearl took Ben to a nearby jewelry store to buy a couple of rings. Then, at a romantic restaurant, she treated Ben to a candlelight dinner. Ben felt something was off, "You're sending flowers, diamond rings, and even arranging candlelit dinners. Something's not right. We've only known each other for five days. Our feelings can't be that deep, right?" "You still have some brains." Pearl casually took out a plane ticket and a foreign real estate certificate, handing them to Ben, "After this meal, I'll take you to the airport. You leave overnight and stay abroad for a year." Ben was stunned, "What do you mean?" Pearl said, "Today, you killed Douglas Ye, who is the beloved disciple of Eric, the King of Jiang Bei. You've stirred up a huge mess!" "But since we're husband and wife, I also bear responsibility for this matter. You should go abroad to avoid trouble. After a year, I'll find a way to bring you back." Ben was dumbfounded, staring at the woman in front of him. Pearl then took out a bank card and handed it to Ben, "There's five million in here, enough for you to spend for a year. Abroad is not like Zhonghai, you need to keep a low profile and not be so reckless." Ben was dismissive, "Just Eric Ye, is it worth it?" Pearl was very dissatisfied with Ben's attitude and said seriously, "I know you're good at fighting, but this is not ancient times, nor is it a martial arts world. In the society, what matters is wealth, status, and family background. Eric has assets worth tens of billions and has close ties with the political and economic leaders of Jiang Bei. His power is overwhelming. In his fury, no one in Jiang Bei can stand against him. I… can't protect you, understand?" Ben found it a bit funny, "Didn't your dad tell you about me?" Pearl's eyes darkened, and she huffed, "My dad told me not to interfere with you and Eric." Ben spread his hands, "Then why don't you just listen to your dad?" Pearl's expression showed a trace of pain, "Ever since my grandfather passed away, my dad has been depressed and allowed my uncles to split the core assets of the Mu family. My dad is old and has been out of the business world for a long time, unable to understand the current situation. He doesn't know how powerful Eric has become over the years. Otherwise, how could Douglas, with the backing of Eric, have pressured Colin Chen, the former richest man in Zhonghai, so miserably? It's because Douglas is backed by the King of Jiang Bei!" Ben, "..." This woman, is truly a queen of the business world. Swipe the card, pay the bill. Pearl grabbed Ben's hand, "The plane leaves in an hour and a half. I'm taking you to the airport now." Ben didn't get up. It was awkward. Pearl said seriously, "Ben, stop being stubborn. You have no idea how terrifying the King of Jiang Bei is. Even my Rainbow Security Group has to rely on his mercy. This time, you must listen to me, or you'll be in danger. Let's go, to the airport." Ben silently laughed, thinking about how to refuse. Just then, Pearl's phone suddenly rang. After the call, Pearl was shocked, her delicate hands trembling while holding the phone. Ben sensed something was wrong and asked, "What happened?" Although they had only been together for five days, Ben understood Pearl. This woman was extremely strong-willed, a true powerhouse in the business world. If it weren't for something extremely urgent, she would never lose her composure. Pearl gritted her teeth, "You killed Douglas, and the King of Jiang Bei is furious! His son, Gavin Ye, has surrounded the Rainbow Security Company building with his men. They want me to hand you over and also demand an explanation." Crack! She made a decision, "I need to go to the company. You take a taxi to the airport and don't come back, understand?" Saying this, she picked up her LV bag and turned to leave. Ben was surprised, "If I leave, what will you do?" "To be entangled with such a reckless man like you in this lifetime, I really have bad luck. What else can I do? If the sky falls, I'll hold it up." Leaving these words behind, Pearl had already walked away. Watching her leave, Ben suddenly felt moved. For the first time, he felt this woman… wasn't that bad after all. Ben slapped his forehead, "Pearl, oh Pearl, if you were a shallow woman, it would be one thing. But you happen to be a good woman... eh, you're really making me fall into a pit..." ... After leaving the restaurant, Pearl immediately made a call, then drove at full speed to the Rainbow Security Group building, arriving at 10 p.m. The place was brightly lit. The dozen or so security guards at the front door were sprawled on the ground, blood everywhere. Forty company executives, including secretary Unique Zhou, were all tied up with ropes and thrown in the lobby. Over a hundred men in black suits surrounded the entire security building. Leading them was a young man in a wine-red suit. Eric's son, Gavin Ye! Rip! Gavin suddenly tore open Unique's shirt, revealing her fair skin, and smirked, "Unique, you're Pearl's best friend, such a good figure and skin. If Pearl doesn't come tonight, I'll have to play with you instead." "In the room, you'll do well, right? Hahaha." "Let her go!" At that moment, a chilling voice sounded. Pearl rushed in wearing high heels, followed by a middle-aged man in a Zhongshan suit. One of the highly paid security instructors of the Rainbow Security Group, a presence to control the situation. In the security field, who doesn't have a few aces up their sleeve? The middle-aged man, hands behind his back, said, "Young Master Ye, please consider my face and spare the Rainbow Security Group. The issue with Windside Tower lies with Ben. It has nothing to do with others." "Hunk Zhou? General David Hua's subordinate. Reached the rank of camp commander at his peak. Unfortunately, David has retired, and you were dismissed for making a mistake. Now, what right do you have to talk about face in front of me?" Gavin looked down on him, "My father is the King of Jiang Bei. If General David came in person, I would naturally give him respect. But you, what are you?" Hunk Zhou, stiffening his resolve, said, "This is the Rainbow Security Group. Today, with me here, you shall not act recklessly." Saying this, Hunk Zhou stepped forward, raised his hand to defeat four of Gavin's men, and went straight for Gavin's neck. Just as Gavin was about to be captured… Click! Gavin suddenly pulled out a revolver and aimed it at Hunk's head, "Try moving one more step?!" Hiss! Hunk gasped sharply, halting his steps abruptly, and did a complete 180 in attitude, "Gavin, I apologize. It was impulsive of me earlier. I will no longer interfere with today's matters." Gavin wore a look of arrogance, "Kneel!" Thud! Without a word, Hunk immediately knelt on the ground. Gavin huffed in satisfaction, "At least you know your place." Pearl was dumbfounded and trembling all over. She had thought that with Hunk present, the conflict of the day could be resolved. But she never expected that Gavin would actually have a gun! Gavin toyed with the gun in his hand, eyeing Pearl with a playful look, "Pearl, I once pursued you so earnestly, yet you never gave me a proper look. And now? Your grandfather is dead, your second uncle and eldest uncle have divided the Mu family's billions in assets, and your father has become an outcast of the family. You are no longer the high and mighty Miss Mu you once were." "With just one word, I could flatten your security group." "Hand over Ben, the prime suspect in the murder of Douglas, and serve me for three days, letting me have my fun. With that, the matter of Douglas will be turned over." As he spoke, Gavin even took the initiative to walk up to Pearl, reaching out to lift her chin and touch her sensual lips. Just then, a cold voice rang out, "Don't you dare to touch her?!"