HCB Chapter 1143 Human Heart
Chapter 1143 Human Heart
Tang Long felt a surge of anger in his chest. If Jiang Zhenyue really ignored him, he would be dead if the people from the Red Blood Sect came to him again. He might even be turned into a blood pill and his body would be gone.
But he couldn't lie to himself. Jiang Zhenyue's eyes were indifferent, as if he was looking at a piece of garbage, without any intention of joking.
For so many years, he followed Jiang Zhenyue like a dog, taking the blame and snatching territory.
Not only did he not gain any substantial benefits, but he was also suspected everywhere.
He endured all of this, but even so, he still became a discarded pawn.
Humiliation and unwillingness surged up all at once, destroying the last bit of his rationality.
He stared at Jiang Zhenyue's indifferent face, with only one thought in his mind: If you are unkind, don't blame me for being unjust!
On the side, Mr. Jin saw that Tang Long's bent back was straightening up little by little.
"Second Master,"
Tang Long's voice was frighteningly calm. "It seems you've made up your mind to cross the river and demolish the bridge, kicking me, your discarded pawn, out of the way?"
"What do you want?"
Jiang Zhenyue remained unmoved and asked.
"I?"
Tang Long sneered, his laughter full of self-mockery and uncontrollable hatred, "I'm just an ant about to be trained by the Red Blood Sect, what can I do?"
"But I, Tang Long, am a worthless person. I'm dead, so I'm dead. But there are some things that might keep you awake at night even more than my life, right?"
He stopped and stared at Jiang Zhenyue's face, trying to find a trace of panic.
But Jiang Zhenyue was too cunning and there wasn't even a wrinkle on his face.
Tang Long made up his mind and said it all: "Second Master, you know that I cherish my life and I also have a hobby that is not to be mentioned in public. I like to write in my diary."
"I'm not writing about everyday things, but rather some 'interesting' things. For example, what year, month, and day you asked me to transfer money to my overseas account, and what case I helped you suppress."
"And the names and locations of those people you secretly stored your arsenal with and traded with on the black market..."
His voice gradually rose, filled with frantic confidence: "Once I'm done writing, I'll divide it into several copies and give them to my brothers all over the world for safekeeping."
"If I don't report my safety within three days, or if I die, make thousands of copies of these 'diaries' and scatter them from the tallest building in the capital! Let everyone in the capital see the 'ability' of our Second Master Jiang!"
"correct!"
He suddenly changed the subject, his eyes gleaming with a strange light, "There's another matter, the one you discussed with Elder Jin in secret. Oh, if this secret were to get out, I'm afraid the major families would go crazy after hearing about it!"
"Will your plan still succeed then?!"
This is not a hint, it is a blatant threat.
Tang Long has nothing now, and he is betting that Jiang Zhenyue values his reputation the most and dares not take the risk of ruining his reputation.
"You think threatening me will work?"
Jiang Zhenyue's face was as gloomy as water.
"If I had dared to speak to you like this before, I would have died long ago."
Tang Long stiffened his neck, "But now I'm not afraid anymore—I'm going to die anyway, so it's worth it to drag you down with me!"
"Don't irritate me."
Jiang Zhenyue's eyes suddenly turned cold, "Get lost. This is the last time."
Tang Long stared at him intently. After a few seconds, the muscles on his face twitched and he pulled out a twisted smile. Then he turned around and walked out with big strides.
Jiang Zhenyue didn't stop him.
This silence meant that he won the bet.
Those "diaries" became amulets, at least forcing the Jiang family to protect him in times of danger.
As for that shocking secret... no matter how great the opportunity is, it has nothing to do with him, the abandoned pawn.
As he walked out of the Jiang family's gate, Tang Long felt weak all over when the cold wind blew.
In the past, he was known as "Lord Dragon" by others, and everyone responded to his call. But now he has become a lost dog. This gap makes him feel tight in the chest, but he dare not stop and can only stagger away.
There was dead silence in the study.
Old Jin's face turned grim - even he couldn't stand Tang Long's final arrogance.
He stepped forward and said in a deep voice, "Second Master, this man cannot be allowed to stay! I will immediately arrange for people to make him disappear completely. I will also find those 'brothers' he mentioned and eliminate them completely!"
"Besides... that matter is of great importance and must not be leaked."
Jiang Zhenyue suddenly chuckled and shook his head: "No, there's no need to kill him."
He stood up and paced slowly in the study, his eyes flashing with calculation, "Not only will I not kill him, I will also let him live well."
Mr. Jin was stunned, his face full of confusion.
"Do you think that what he overheard was a coincidence?"
Jiang Zhenyue's lips curled up into a meaningful smile. "I originally intended for him to hear about that matter. There are too many people watching this matter. The Huangfu family, the Situ family, and those hidden forces all want to get a piece of the pie."
"I've already spread the news that Tang Long knows about this. Now, I don't know how many people are staring at him, trying to get information out of him."
"If we let him leave the Jiang family and make him an 'abandoned child', those people will feel more at ease looking for him."
Jiang Zhenyue's smile deepened. "I can only focus on my own work after those people have fought over the fake news and have been beaten to a pulp."
Old Jin's pupils suddenly shrank, and he understood instantly - Tang Long was just another chess piece in Jiang Zhenyue's plan from the very beginning, a chess piece used to attract firepower.
He took a deep breath, bowed and said, "Second Master is very far-sighted. I admire you."
"Mr. Jin, what are you talking about? I've already considered you my closest friend. Why are you humiliating yourself by calling yourself that?"
Jiang Zhenyue quickly supported Old Jin's hand and said, "You've been fighting with me all these years, and I'm sorry for the hardship."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Jin just curled the corners of his mouth and gave a very faint smile, without making any comment.
At this moment, Jiang Zhenyue's tone suddenly became exceptionally gentle. "Your injuries are severe, and the poison in your body has not been eradicated. You really can't be careless. So, from today on, you will go to Tingzhu Pavilion to recuperate. The environment there is quiet and peaceful, perfect for a good rest."
Mr. Jin felt a sudden chill in his heart.
Tingzhuxuan is not a place for rest, it is a villa used by the Jiang family to imprison important prisoners!
He instantly realized that he knew too many secrets.
Now that he is seriously injured, Jiang Zhenyue is afraid that he will have an "accident" or be taken advantage of by others, so he has put him under house arrest.
He has been working diligently for decades since the moment he stepped into the Jiang family.
No matter how outsiders speculated about his relationship with Jiang Zhenyue, his heart was always as clear as a mirror. He never dared to regard himself as "one of them", let alone dream of sitting at the same table with the host.
He has adhered to the word "moderation" throughout his life.
But even though the hierarchy of master and servant had been ingrained in his bones, when Jiang Zhenyue's seemingly compassionate house arrest order came down, an indescribable sadness still surged from the bottom of his heart, freezing his heart.
Old Jin slowly lowered his head and suppressed all the surging emotions deep in his eyes.
"Old slave... obey your command."
He bowed and replied, "Thank you for your consideration, Second Master."