290: Chapter 289: The Cautious Old Fox 290: Chapter 289: The Cautious Old Fox “Hehe, it seems I’ve truly encountered a benefactor,” Cai Long said, “but I’m afraid something has come up at home today and it wouldn’t be convenient for guests to visit.
How about we trouble Manager Tang another day instead?”
Tangyu inwardly sneered.
As expected, Cai Long was incredibly cautious in his dealings.
It seemed that he didn’t fully trust Tangyu’s identity.
This was normal, given that Song Qingyu was a police officer, which naturally raised his guard.
Cai Long must have known that the two kids, Xiaozhi and Xiaoyu, came from Donglin City.
It was natural for him to be wary.
Given time, Tangyu believed that complete details about him would certainly be laid out on Cai Long’s desk, and by then rescuing Xiaozhi and Xiaoyu would no longer be an option.
This old fox wasn’t easy to deal with, and Tangyu guessed that by now he had already sent people to investigate his identity.
Forget about tomorrow; even sustaining the facade for another hour or two would be difficult, so swift and decisive action was necessary.
If all else failed, Tangyu would have to risk it all and deploy hypnotism with all his might.
Of course, even if he fully exerted his hypnotic abilities, Tangyu couldn’t guarantee that he would successfully hypnotize Cai Long, given the old fox’s mental fortitude.
Besides, with surveillance everywhere and Cai Long’s men outside, any unusual activity would immediately draw their attention.
By then, they might have no choice but to resort to force, as a last resort.
But even that approach was risky.
Tangyu didn’t consider Cai Long’s bodyguards a threat, but he had to be mindful of the local police.
No matter how skilled he was, he couldn’t just pick a fight with the police, or the consequences would be unimaginable.
“It seems Mr.
Cai might have some doubts about me?
Hehe, no matter, it was just a casual mention,” Tangyu said with a light smile, his words carrying a double meaning.
“Hehe, how could that be, Manager Tang?
I didn’t mean to give you the wrong impression.
I’ve witnessed your methods and you’re definitely a master.
How could I not believe in you?
It’s just that something came up at home and it’s not convenient for guests today.
Let me be the host and treat Manager Tang well today, to offer at least a little hospitality,” Cai Long said smoothly, without betraying any emotion.
The corner of Tangyu’s mouth curled up slightly.
Dealing with this kind of old fox required some tact.
Song Qingyu also cast a covert glance at Tangyu.
If they were to make a move now, it wouldn’t be for fun, and she really didn’t know what Tangyu had up his sleeve.
Starting a fight here was clearly unwise, but if there was truly no other chance, they would have no choice.
Although resorting to unconventional methods, as long as they could rescue Xiaozhi and Xiaoyu, they would have a bargaining chip.
The matter was sure to have consequences, but Song Qingyu was willing to bear them.
Tangyu’s palm moved, sending out a Dark Force that injected Pure Yang Qi into one of Cai Long’s vital acupoints.
Cai Long’s head suddenly throbbed with pain, as if it was about to burst, and a wave of dizziness made his legs go weak, nearly causing him to fall.
He grabbed a chair to steady himself, shaking his head vigorously until he recovered.
“What’s happening to me?” Cai Long frowned, having never before encountered such a thing.
Tangyu said, “Mr.
Cai, just now a surge of malevolent energy rushed up from the soles of your feet to your central chest.
This is a sign of evil spirits entering your body.
It seems your situation is more complicated than I imagined.
At best, you may face a bloody disaster, at worst—well, I’d rather not say.
It might be a costly disaster.
This is a sign of an extremely malevolent ghost.
Mr.
Cai, do you feel a bone-chilling coldness throughout your body, along with a wave of cold rising from the soles of your feet?”
Cai Long looked at Tangyu, his face taking on a grave hue, and after feeling it for himself, nodded and said, “Indeed, that’s exactly what it feels like.
Manager Tang, is it really that terrifying?” A hint of cold sweat began to seep from his palms.
Tangyu replied, “Such things exist if you believe in them, and they do not if you don’t, much like the gods in heaven.
Personally, I don’t believe in Buddha, but Mysticism is a real thing.
It’s not that ghosts exist in this world, but malevolent energies certainly do.
The art of geomancy is also real.
The Protective Stars and Evil Earth, the transformation from Yin to Yang—everything has a subtle connection.
The Qi Fortune Path is something worth believing in.”
Cai Long’s complexion grew even more solemn as he pondered Tangyu’s words.
The possibilities were indeed there, and he had always believed in geomancy.
After considering for a moment, Cai Long hurriedly asked, “Manager Tang, do you have a solution?”
“I can’t guarantee anything, but if we identify the problem, there should be no issue,” Tangyu replied.
“I would be truly grateful if Manager Tang could lend his divine hands.
I apologize for any offense earlier and hope for your understanding,” Cai Long said, his tone suddenly imbued with much more respect.
“No trouble at all, it’s just a simple effort on my part,” said Tangyu with a faint smile.
Song Qingyu looked at Tangyu with a hint of admiration; he had actually managed to handle the situation, and she had thought they were headed for trouble.
Cai Long promptly stood up and led Tangyu and the others downstairs.
A Rolls-Royce Phantom was already waiting: “Manager Tang, please ride in my car.”
With a faint smile, Tangyu replied, “No need, we have our own car.
I’m not used to riding in such nice cars, I prefer something more ordinary.”
Cai Long looked into Tangyu’s eyes, and seeing not a trace of deceit, he said without insisting, “Well, then I won’t insist.
Just follow behind me.”
“Alright,” Tangyu nodded, and the three of them got into the car.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom led the way slowly, with Song Qingyu following in her car.
“Tangyu, do you really understand Feng Shui?” Song Qingyu asked.
To be honest, she had always been skeptical about it.
How could such convenient things exist in this world?
“Not at all, I just bluffed him,” Tangyu said.
“You were able to bluff him impressively.
However, what you said earlier sounded quite esoteric, almost like the real deal.
How come?” Song Qingyu asked, not noticing when her curiosity became so intense.
“I’ve read some books on Feng Shui and remember some of the jargon, so I just rattled on.
To anyone not well-versed, doesn’t it all sound quite plausible?
Actually, it’s quite simple because Cai Long is sick, so his symptoms are definitely real.
I just applied his symptoms to the art of Feng Shui, which naturally made him very convinced.
With a little trick, I naturally made him believe without doubt,” Tangyu explained.
“I see, I don’t believe in Feng Shui either,” Song Qingyu nodded.
Tangyu shook his head, “Actually, that’s not the case.
Mysticism is indeed a highly profound knowledge.
There are many unbelievable aspects in this world that ordinary people just can’t understand.
What people commonly perceive as common sense may not necessarily be the truth.
In fact, many things that ordinary people deem impossible do exist.
Of course, I can’t be certain about the existence of immortals or ghosts, which might or might not be real.”
Tangyu’s perspective naturally wasn’t something Song Qingyu could compare with; he had seen many things that ordinary people couldn’t see.
Song Qingyu’s brows furrowed slightly as she glanced at Tangyu through the rearview mirror.
Listening to him, were there really many inexplicable things existing in this world?
Could immortals and ghosts possibly exist?
That seemed too fanciful.
However, considering Tangyu’s inconceivable methods, it made Song Qingyu somewhat doubtful.
He wouldn’t speak so confidently without basis, would he?
“Tangyu, do you think Cai Long is completely convinced by you?” Song Qingyu asked seriously.
Her primary concern was this issue.
If that old fox Cai Long spotted something amiss, he might secretly move Xiao Zhi and Xiao Yu, and they could come up empty-handed.
“I don’t know, I’m not sure, but there’s about an eighty percent chance.
Whether he’s fully convinced isn’t important.
This kind of old fox probably has a guard even against his own son, let alone us outsiders.
Most importantly, as long as we can get inside his house, then naturally I have ways to make him obediently comply,” Tangyu said.
Song Qingyu thought about it and realized that was indeed the case.
This matter couldn’t be resolved amicably, and ultimately forces would likely be necessary.
Although she never liked to resolve problems with force, in this situation, it seemed to be the most effective method.
Half an hour later, the car stopped at a very large villa in a spacious area, and the guards were indeed quite strict.
Several bodyguards were visible, both openly and hidden.
On the way in, Tangyu spotted no fewer than ten figures.
Moreover, some of these people were armed with guns.
Of course, not everyone was armed.
Only a few had guns.
But this also showed how formidable the protective forces were here, daring to arm the bodyguards with guns so blatantly.
This Cai Long really had his ways.
“Qingyu, hold off on any action for now.
You must ensure Shanshan’s safety.
Leave the rest to me,” Tangyu said.
“Hmm,” Song Qingyu nodded firmly, not daring to be careless at all.
They were truly entering the wolf’s den.
After getting out of the car, Cai Long also welcomed them warmly: “Manager Tang, please come inside.”
Tangyu’s gaze admiringly took in the villa, which covered an area of no less than fifty acres with its parking lot, playground, open-air swimming pool, garden, orchard, and even an artificial lake with a pavilion on it, as well as rockeries.
This was practically like a large manor.
Cai Long certainly knew how to enjoy life.
“General Manager Cai, this villa is truly extravagant.
I haven’t seen such a big villa in Donglin City,” Tangyu said.
“Not at all, not at all.
This is a suburban area, and the land isn’t expensive.
Building all this didn’t cost much either, not even as much as a commercial house in Donglin City,” Cai Long modestly replied.
“Backed by mountains, the Azure Dragon surrounds the left, illuminated directly by the Zhen Wei star.
The earthly veins are peculiar, as if there is a dragon’s presence.
This Wealth Accumulation Pond is excellently opened.
General Manager Cai, this place is indeed a treasure land.
Look how unusually lush these flowers and plants are.
As soon as the morning sun rises, it lights up the main hall.
Not bad, indeed not bad,” Tangyu nodded.
Upon hearing Tangyu’s words, Cai Long nodded.
He had heard these things from a Feng Shui master when he was building the villa, which seemed to confirm that Manager Tang did have some skills, noticing them at one glance.
“Manager Tang, please come inside.
You must help me take a good look and see what’s going on.
I’ve hardly been able to sleep these past few days,” Cai Long respectfully ushered Tangyu inside the villa.
A cold smile crossed Tangyu’s heart.
With so many minor and major ailments on you, and several severe ones flaring up recently, there’s no wonder you feel this way.
Tangyu had already taken in the surroundings.
There were probably twelve bodyguards, mostly outside the villa.
These forces did not intimidate Tangyu.