Chapter 5, The Diamond Palace

Amidst the furious howls, a life-and-death struggle of absolute disparity in strength commenced

Even Yang Mu, who is known for his lofty demeanor, nodded in greeting to this colonel, showing no attempt to conceal the lethal glint in his eyes, which further highlighted his extraordinary background

Xiao Hongfei launched a frenzied assault on the lieutenant colonel, using his feet to kick, his fists to strike, and his head to ram. He exerted every part of his body capable of attacking and inflicting harm. He understood better than anyone that in the face of a super strong opponent like the lieutenant colonel, whose mere gaze could quicken his heartbeat and hasten his breath, he had no choice but to transform himself into a completely mad dog if he hoped to have even a slim chance of victory

There was no fierce expression, nor any pretense of majesty, yet facing the other party's eyes, which were subtly shrouded in a layer of eerie red mist, a unique instinctive sharpness, characteristic of a creature suddenly confronted by its natural enemy, caused Xiao Hongfei's heart to race in an instant

Although Feng Yinglou had lived in the military district compound for a full eight years, it was still the first time he entered this villa-like building that represented absolute power and authority

He opened the car door and, looking at Feng Yinglou sitting in the jeep, Yang Mu said: "Hey, little radish head, you can go home by yourself."

Xiao Hongfei does not seek victory; even if it is just to land a punch or a kick on the opponent, he is willing to pay any price.

Observing Xiao Hongfei in such a situation, clearly trembling slightly yet still biting his lip, unwaveringly locking eyes with himself, and then glancing at the small figure tightly gripping Xiao Hongfei's hand, who was cautiously scrutinizing him with a gaze filled with shared enmity, the lieutenant colonel subtly nodded and said in a low voice: "I admit, you have surprised me"

Ignoring the hesitant Yang Mu, Xiao Hongfei reached out to pull Feng Ying Lou and strode inside

Xiao Hongfei pointed at General Lei Mingze and shouted loudly: "He is unworthy..."

Looking at the Wind Shadow Tower, which clung to him like an octopus, Xiao Hongfei couldn't help but chuckle despite his bad mood. He reached out to pat the Wind Shadow Tower's short and stiff hair, smiling as he said, "Alright, let's go in together. After all, it's just to express my gratitude, a matter of a few words. Your home is in this courtyard, right? I'll take you back later."

At this moment, the lieutenant colonel truly spoke with cutting words, "I believe that for Xue'er, the greatest misfortune in her life is not having encountered Li Yue, but having met you! If it weren't for you, she wouldn't have insisted on rejecting Li Yue. It's just one night, after all; there is money to be made and jewelry to wear, which is far better than being with a pretty boy who offers nothing but meaningless sweet talk, along with promises that who knows if they will be fulfilled in a few years."

The lieutenant colonel suddenly raised his hand and delivered a heavy slap to Xiao Hongfei's face

Upon hearing this utterly unexpected phrase, Feng Yinglou's eyes instantly widened to the size of glass balls. General Lei Mingze's eyes also lit up; he leaned slightly forward and tentatively asked, "Do you want to take him away?"

No

Xiao Hongfei's subsequent words were met with a slap from the lieutenant colonel. The lieutenant colonel sternly shouted: "Old Lei lived his life with integrity, detesting evil and holding a grudge against it. Who, when mentioning his name, does not give a thumbs up? Even if there were irreconcilable conflicts between Old Lei and your mother, do you know the ins and outs of the matter? Do you understand the pain of a father watching his pregnant daughter walk out of the house, never to return? Even if there were irreconcilable conflicts between Old Lei and your mother, do you know the ins and outs of the matter? Do you understand the pain of a father watching his pregnant daughter walk out of the house, never to return? You know nothing, yet you speak recklessly here. In fact, what I most want to ask you is, what right do you have to be Old Lei's grandson?"

This lieutenant colonel seems to possess an intense quality that is almost impossible to dissolve, endowing him with an aura that is not sharp yet renders one unable to gaze directly at him, and even instills a sense of caution in approaching him.

Xiao Hongfei blurted out: "My grandfather passed away a long time ago"

The lieutenant colonel's gaze shifted to the plastic bucket that Yang Mu had casually brought back, examining the half-filled pale yellow liquid inside. "The moment you acted, you splashed half a bucket of gasoline all over the room, then pulled out a lighter. Although Li Yue had six or seven friends around him at the time, unless they were prepared to perish with you in a most tragic manner, absolutely no one would dare to stand up. You forced everyone to strip off their clothes, stripping them of their dignity and the last shred of courage, leaving them as mere spectators, helplessly watching you use a small knife to compel Li Yue to jump off the building. The more furious you became, the calmer you remained; once you took action, it was a do-or-die situation, a ruthless and merciless determination that clearly defined life and death between both parties. This is indeed an admirable quality."

After watching everything in the surveillance footage, the lieutenant colonel's gaze shifted directly to Xiao Hongfei's face

In his fifties this year, with the tips of his hair already covered in a faint layer of gray, he still exudes vitality. The authority he possesses has only grown with age. Major General Lei Mingze is seated in the reception room of the hall, intently watching something alongside a colonel. Their close demeanor clearly indicates that their relationship is not merely that of superior and subordinate.

The lieutenant colonel nodded and said, "Why not seek help from your grandfather? Do you really believe that so-called face is more important than your own life?"

Such remarkable efficiency truly surpasses the limits of understanding for someone of Xiao Hongfei's age. It is worth noting that from the moment he left the leisure club to standing in this villa-style building, at most only thirty minutes have passed

Xiao Hongfei was truly taken aback; he had never considered this issue, or perhaps he had deliberately chosen not to think about it.

grandson

The lieutenant pointed at Xiao Hongfei, whose ears were buzzing from the beating and whose tears were nearly flowing, and shouted loudly: "Just now, I learned a bit about your situation from Old Lei. Why don't you first ask yourself, with so many women in this world and you being an expert in this regard, why at only fourteen or fifteen years old do you insist on finding a girl with a disability and using a semi-coercive method to make her and Tu Shu agree to be your future wife?"

Bang!

I am very fond of relaxation

At this point, the lieutenant colonel suddenly displayed a look of realization. "In fact, if given a choice, Xue'er would likely prefer a job that is easier and more lucrative, rather than kneeling down every day to wash and massage the feet of customers, right? Otherwise, with so many places to work, why would she choose to go to a leisure club that any discerning person would understand?"

I want to run away, "Xiao Hongfei said candidly, "I killed the son of the deputy mayor, can I escape?"

Xiao Hongfei finally erupted. After killing Li Yue, he had already given up struggling and was prepared to face everything. However, he absolutely could not allow his most beloved woman to be humiliated in front of him, even if the one standing before him was an absolute powerhouse he could never hope to defeat or overcome, no way!

The lieutenant colonel shook his head, not directly answering General Lei Mingze's question. He stood up and walked straight in front of Xiao Hongfei, scrutinizing him for a while, and suddenly said in a deep voice: "Tell me, after you killed someone, why didn't you escape immediately?"

Bang!

Having said these words, the colonel withdrew his gaze and looked at the Major General Lei Mingze sitting in front of him, saying: "I have come to like your grandson a bit."

Xiao Hongfei's eyes suddenly widened

His vocal cords may have been injured in the past, which is why his voice is hoarse, yet deep and powerful, exuding a sense of unexpressed pressure. "You have clearly resigned yourself to death, unable to suppress the urge to kill within you. However, before entering the leisure venue at hetushu.com, facing the four security personnel at the entrance, you manage to maintain an expression of nonchalance, carrying a plastic bucket all the way to the seventh floor, allowing everyone to regard you as an ordinary water delivery worker.

Looking at Xiao Hongfei, who was both shocked and angry, with his right cheek rapidly swelling, the lieutenant colonel's expression darkened, "You are lying!"

Upon first entering this villa-style building, which represents absolute power and majesty, one need not mention the soft, thick wool carpets, nor the exquisite and artistically dynamic brass reliefs adorning the walls, let alone the exceedingly expensive mahogany furniture. Just the presence of over a dozen bedrooms, each with a distinct style, is enough to evoke a series of gasps of admiration from Feng Yinglou, akin to Liu Laolao entering the Grand View Garden.

The scarlet wool carpet, thick and soft, along with the brass reliefs on the walls that are filled with artistic tension, further indicates that the owner of this place possesses exceptional taste

Because you are both self-abased and pitiable, yet you still wish to present a self-righteous facade in front of others. Thus, you can only seek out someone like Snow, who is permanently disabled and even more self-abased and pitiable than you. Only in facing her can that pitiful self-esteem deep within you find some semblance of satisfaction. Only she would be so easily swayed by your insipid sweet talk, which lacks any substantial content, and would still willingly remain chaste for you, fully aware that you are merely a kept man who changes partners daily.

Because General Remingze and that colonel were watching the LCD television together, the image displayed was none other than the live footage captured by the internal security system of the "An Nian Hua" leisure club, showing him killing Li Yue during his entry into the venue