"Brother Bowen, aren't you being a bit too cautious? So what if Lin Feng isn't dead? With us here, would he dare touch you?"
Yang Ming was genuinely perplexed. He had known Zheng Bowen for so long and had never seen him choose to flee out of fear of someone.
"Hmph, do you think you are a match for Lin Feng?"
"Lei Bao hired the martial arts master Lei Zhan himself, and what was the result? No news from Lei Zhan, his life or death unknown, and then Lei Bao was suddenly killed!"
"Do you think this is a coincidence?"
Zheng Bowen snorted coldly, analyzing the situation for the others.
Yang Ming fell silent, and Feng Jingyao was startled.
"Big Brother, you really do think ahead and see the bigger picture! If Lei Zhan really met with an accident, it would mean Lin Feng might not be dead after all, and things would truly become problematic!"
Feng Jingyao also sensed something was amiss, feeling a growing sense of unease.
"Brother Bowen, no way! Lin Feng was beaten to such a state, the hospital said he was beyond saving, how could he possibly be alive?"
Yang Ming still found it hard to believe.
"Yang Ming, you must remember, even with a one in ten thousand chance, we must not be careless!"
"In my dictionary, there is only certainty and foolproofness!"
"Lin Feng is not simple. I cannot gamble the safety of the entire Zheng family. For peace of mind, I must go into hiding for a while."
"Second brother, I also advise you, if you trust me, leave with me. Otherwise, Lin Feng's next target will be you!"
Zheng Bowen reminded him sincerely.
Feng Jingyao was still very useful to him, and he didn't want Feng Jingyao to be killed by Lin Feng.
"Big Brother, let's wait and see. I don't think Lin Feng is that lucky."
Feng Jingyao was temporarily unwilling to leave Qingcheng.
Just then, Yang Ming's phone rang. It was Tang Haimei calling him.
"Mom, is there something you need?"
Yang Ming asked in confusion. His mother rarely contacted him unless it was something extremely important.
"Mingming, do you know that Lin Feng is not dead?"
Tang Haimei got straight to the point. Having experienced Yang Ming being in a vegetative state before, she was very worried that Lin Feng would target Yang Ming again.
"Mom, what did you say? Lin Feng is really not dead? Are you sure?"
Yang Ming exclaimed.
Upon hearing this, both Zheng Bowen and Feng Jingyao felt a pang of dread.
"Of course, I'm sure. Lin Feng just left the Tang family. I'm worried he might do something to you, so I'm specifically telling you to be careful of him!"
"But don't be too nervous. Your Brother Tang Long is back, and with him protecting you, Lin Feng wouldn't dare to touch you."
Tang Haimei said with a smile.
"Mom, I understand. That's all then. I'll hang up now."
Yang Ming hung up the phone with a dejected expression.
When he looked at Zheng Bowen and Feng Jingyao, he saw that they had already started packing.
"Big Brother, hurry and book the plane tickets. I'll go with you. Qingcheng is really no longer a safe place."
Feng Jingyao no longer dared to hold onto any faint hope.
Lin Feng was not dead, which meant Lei Zhan was dead.
He dared not even think about Lin Feng's true strength right now.
His only thought was to leave as quickly as possible.
"Okay, I'll book the tickets now. Yang Ming, you immediately inform my parents and tell them to leave Qingcheng quickly as well."
"I have several mines overseas, and the businesses there need management. After I finish dealing with things there, I'll find an opportunity to return."
Zheng Bowen made arrangements in an orderly fashion.
"Brother Bowen, if you leave now, when will you be back?"
"You can't possibly go into hiding every day Lin Feng is in Qingcheng, right? This isn't a sustainable solution!"
Yang Ming asked mournfully, truly worried that Zheng Bowen would never return.
If that happened, he would truly have no one to rely on in Qingcheng besides his parents.
"Yang Ming, remember my words: As long as the green hills are there, there will be firewood to burn. I have my own plans for leaving this time. When I return, the small city of Qingcheng will not be able to contain me!"
"Moreover, with the Tang family's Tang Long wielding power like a feudal lord, our Zheng family's influence in Qingcheng has long since waned. Even without the menace of Lin Feng, our family's situation is precarious."
"Only by recuperating can we fight again. We must not seek temporary glory!"
"This is my final piece of advice to you as your elder brother!"
Zheng Bowen admonished him earnestly.
"Brother Bowen, I still don't understand. Aren't you about to get engaged to Sister Tang Ya? Why do you still fear Tang Long?"
"With your relationship with Sister Tang Ya, you shouldn't be afraid of Lin Feng at all!"
Yang Ming was very confused, unable to comprehend Zheng Bowen's sudden decision to leave.
"Hmph, Tang Ya and I are merely putting on a show. With the Tang family having someone like Tang Long, the 'dragon among men,' do you think she would still look at me?"
"I, Zheng Bowen, have never lived by relying on a woman. It's either victory or defeat. I, Zheng Bowen, will never be subservient!"
"No one in this world can judge me, Zheng Bowen. I am destined to be a man who defies fate!"
A deep sense of unwillingness flashed in Zheng Bowen's eyes, his words filled with ambition.
Feng Jingyao looked at the unyielding and patient Zheng Bowen, admiring his sworn brother even more.
"Yes, my Big Brother is strong-willed and will not bend. I believe that when he returns, the entire world will cheer for him!"
"Yang Ming, the family is relying on you. Please tell my brother, Feng Jianwen, to also go into hiding quickly."
"Lin Feng wants revenge on me, does he? I'll make sure he can't find me and infuriate him!"
Feng Jingyao couldn't help but laugh, uttering a provocative remark before leaving with Zheng Bowen.
"Alright, you two are strong-willed and won't bend, but I, Yang Ming, am a coward. Go on, all of you, leave!"
Yang Ming chuckled wryly, watching Zheng Bowen and Feng Jingyao depart, feeling a sense of loss.
Meanwhile, as Lin Feng arrived at Tang Wan's villa, he suddenly remembered something.
"Miss Tang, Yang Ming is Tang Haimei's son, right?"
"Yes, why are you asking? Don't you know that Yang Ming and I are related?"
Tang Wan was puzzled.
"This is bad. If Tang Haimei knows I'm not dead, she'll definitely tell Yang Ming, and Yang Ming will surely tell Zheng Bowen."
"In that case, that fellow Zheng Bowen will likely flee!"
Lin Feng narrowed his eyes. Based on his understanding of Zheng Bowen, he knew very well how intelligent Zheng Bowen was.
"No way, Zheng Bowen isn't that cowardly. Would he abandon the empire his Zheng family built in Qingcheng and just leave?"
Tang Wan found Lin Feng's guess somewhat unrealistic.
"Shall we bet on something? I bet Zheng Bowen has already fled."
Lin Feng smiled faintly, his gaze lingering playfully on Tang Wan.
"Alright, let's bet on whatever you want. I don't believe Zheng Bowen can be as timid as you say."
Tang Wan giggled, her interest piqued.
"Okay, then let's bet on the clothes you're wearing. If you lose, you have to take off all your clothes."
"If I lose, you can ask me to do whatever you want from now on."
Lin Feng said with a smile.
"Deal. If I lose, not only will I take off my clothes, but I'll also wear your favorite stockings for you."
Tang Wan said without hesitation.
Lin Feng made an "ok" gesture and directly called Yang Ming.