Chapter 216: Protecting Liang Chaosu
Liang Chaosu unbuttoned his suit and draped his jacket over Liancheng.
After a long time, Liancheng smelled perfume on him again.
Black sandalwood, fir, and cedarwood, a chilling and refreshing mint.
Not strong, it completely suppressed and washed away the smell of sweat, and the congestion in Liancheng’s throat gradually disappeared.
Liang Chaosu raised his hand to untie his bow tie, then unfastened two iris cross sword cufflinks and forcefully stuffed them into Liancheng’s palm.
“Wait for me outside.”
Liancheng couldn’t dodge in time and realized that Liang Chaosu was dressed very formally.
Nowadays, domestic dress codes for men are not as meticulous as in the early last century when suits first became popular.
Cufflinks, bow ties, and vests are not required in most situations, not even in solemn congressional sessions.
Hong Kong, influenced by early colonization, is where old-fashioned gentlemen might pay particular attention.
Liang Chaosu shed his cumbersome attire and, seeing her hesitation, said, “Xiao Da is outside.”
Behind him, the area around the ring was crowded with many service staff, both men and women.
Young women were attending to Lin Lanfeng, wiping his sweat and helping him dress, while the men were generally tall and broad-shouldered, forming a trapezoidal formation, exuding an imposing aura.
Liancheng saw the name tags on the men in the front row; they were all top coaches.
“You’re staying, planning to take action?”
Liang Chaosu turned back, following her gaze.
Their eyes met. Lin Lanfeng was fully dressed and was standing in place, moving his neck and wrists, while his coaching team gradually surrounded him.
Two of them had already closed in, their muscles tensed and ready, as if Lin Lanfeng’s slightest glance would prompt them to immediately take down Liang Chaosu on the spot.
“I’ve investigated you,” Lin Lanfeng said, leaning back against the ring and resting his arms on the ropes. “You have hunting grounds in Africa, you’re very skilled with guns, and your combat skills are also good.”
He made a casual gesture with his thumb, then quickly flipped it downwards. “It’s a pity—”
“I bet you wouldn’t dare carry a gun in Hong Kong, and that you were stabbed in the heart in Iceland. If you don’t shed blood today as an apology, you won’t be able to leave this place.”
Liancheng stepped forward a few paces, intercepting the male coaches who were still approaching.
“If he takes action, it will be your misconduct. If you are stopped for being rude and then resort to bloodshed, it would be too overbearing, and at this time, it would likely be bad for the Lin family if it got out.”
Liang Chaosu’s lips suddenly curled into a smile he couldn’t suppress. He closed the distance in two steps, his chest pressing against her back.
Liancheng glanced at him, returned the cufflinks, and moved a few steps away.
Lin Lanfeng scoffed at the sight, a half-smile on his face, “You’re quite protective of your ‘brother’.”
Liancheng was not protecting Liang Chaosu.
She now realized that Liang Chaosu was not a game.
But it wasn’t love either.
Love is about letting go and wishing the other person to fly higher.
Liang Chaosu’s possessiveness was deep in his bones; he would only destroy what he couldn’t have.
—If you dare to mention leaving, he will clip your wings.
Just like her journey to find her background, he arrived so quickly, at least two days earlier than she had anticipated.
Liancheng looked at Lin Lanfeng, “I came to Hong Kong to recognize my family. It’s like a tadpole looking for its mother. If there’s a possibility, I’ll ask, not beg for a golden bowl. Your posture doesn’t need to be high, and I’m not here to choose a concubine. If you have time, I’ll always be at your disposal.”
“With the development of modern technology, paternity tests for maternal uncles take only 24 hours to get results. If it’s inconvenient for you to act, you can give me a few hairs with follicles. If there’s no blood relation, I will leave Hong Kong of my own accord.”
Lin Lanfeng’s expression became obscure for a moment, his eyelids half-lowered, as if he were pondering and considering.
Cracks began to appear in Liang Chaosu’s eyes, and he grabbed Liancheng’s shoulder.
Liancheng turned her head, and he was smiling, but his smile didn’t reach his eyes; the gloomy meaning was impossible to hide.
Lin Lanfeng caught sight of this and suddenly raised his voice, “Liang Chaosu, you told her to go out just now, did you want to talk to me?”
Liancheng’s gaze was vigilant, like a pufferfish bristling; if he dared to answer, she dared to unleash poison.
The two of them returned to the abyss of utter darkness.
Liang Chaosu’s gaze fixed on her face, silent.
At this moment, Lin Lanfeng seemed to have a telepathic connection with him. He raised his hand and instructed, “Please, Miss, go out first. He has something to discuss with his brother.”
The coaching team and the girls surrounding the ring all rushed over in a swift movement.
The coaching team reached out, but were forced back by the cold glint in Liang Chaosu’s eyes. The girls grabbed her from both sides, and Liancheng couldn’t move until he released his hand.
Liancheng couldn’t help but grit her teeth, her gaze fierce and sharp, scanning back and forth between Liang Chaosu and Lin Lanfeng.
Lin Lanfeng was amused for a moment, “Make sure she is escorted to Mr. Liang’s car when she leaves.”
Liang Chaosu watched her leave, then turned back. Lin Lanfeng took out a cigarette case and offered him one, “Your sister can be quite cute when she’s fierce.”
Liang Chaosu didn’t take it. “You were able to transfer Mo Shifu to Hong Kong; the setup was brilliant, but you shouldn’t have involved her.”
Lin Lanfeng casually tossed the cigarette. “Uncle Mo’s transfer was his decision. What setup? What brilliance? I don’t quite understand.”
Liang Chaosu glanced sideways; Feng Shien had been standing by the side the entire time.
Lin Lanfeng had made a slight move towards Liancheng just now, and he had some intention to intervene, but was hesitant.
At this moment, his face showed no change, but there was confusion in his eyes.
Liang Chaosu understood; this was an attempt to connect with the Lin family, but unfortunately, it hadn’t solidified.
He knew what he needed to know, but wasn’t qualified for anything deeper.
He gestured towards the office area with a security door not far away. “There are outsiders here, let’s change locations.”
Feng Shien froze, subconsciously looking at Lin Lanfeng, expecting him to retort and refuse.
Lin Lanfeng stared at Liang Chaosu for a few seconds, then walked towards the office area.
After the owner of the boxing gym hung up a giant promotional photo of Lin Lanfeng, he voluntarily handed over his shares with both hands.
Hong Kong, though seemingly open and tolerant, has a distinct class structure with deep barriers.
The owner, able to hold money and have Lin Lanfeng listed as “General Manager” at the boxing gym, was already a shrewd stroke of luck that his peers envied.
Naturally, he spared no effort in serving Lin Lanfeng; not only was there an office for Lin Lanfeng in the office area, but the decoration was also done to the utmost, and he was assiduous in his service.
Passing through the cubicle-filled office area, Lin Lanfeng opened the window for ventilation after entering, but didn’t turn on the lights. Leaning casually against the desk under the colorful neon lights from outside, he exuded an air of relaxed confidence, as if he were in his own domain.
“What do you want to say?”
Liang Chaosu sat upright on the sofa. He was much younger than Lin Lanfeng, but his aura was piercing and powerful.
He had a commanding presence that cut straight to the point and swept aside everything else.
“I have some business in Singapore, and my partner is the Huang family. I know some inside information.”
Lin Lanfeng’s expression immediately darkened. He glanced at the door; Liang Chaosu had already locked it.
He stopped concealing his intentions and said in a steady voice, “What do you want?”
Liang Chaosu leaned back and crossed his legs. One or two neon lights from outside shone in, piercing through the dim shadows and falling on his profile, giving him an indescribable air of authority.
“Take her back to the mainland as soon as possible.”
Lin Lanfeng didn’t engage. “We are all law-abiding citizens. If you want to go back, go back. You don’t need to report to me.”
Liang Chaosu’s expression was unreadable, deepening by a shade. “You’re keeping her hanging.”
Lin Lanfeng smiled. “It’s not about keeping her hanging; she herself said that we can’t proactively do a paternity test right now. Don’t falsely accuse me.”
Liang Chaosu showed no smile and no patience, his voice coldly oppressive.
“I don’t like it when people use her as a chess piece. If my words don’t carry weight with you, they might with Mo Shicheng.”
“Perhaps, as the Chairman of the Liang Corporation, I can sweeten the deal for Mo Shifu.”
Lin Lanfeng stiffened. “Your sister might be my sister’s daughter. Are you going to help my sister’s enemy?”
Liang Chaosu’s gaze was piercing. “Given your attitude towards her, is she?”
