Shen Lang finished speaking and left the scene with Yu Xiao.
“Team Leader Qin, Group Leader Shen has caused quite a bit of trouble this time,” Tang Xiong said, looking at Qin Long and sighing after Shen Lang had left. “Do you know who these two who died were?”
“Who were they?” Qin Long, having just arrived with his men, was unaware of the identities of Showa Yubu and Okamoto Kenjin and asked curiously.
Xiong Zi, Long Zi, and the others also looked at Tang Xiong with curiosity.
“One was named Okamoto Kenjin, and the other was Showa Yubu. I couldn't find anything on Okamoto Kenjin’s identity, but Showa Yubu identified himself as the biological son of King Dong’an of Yang country and the nephew of the current Yang Emperor.” Tang Xiong’s face looked grim as he said, “Showa Yubu’s identity is so sensitive. If people find out he was killed, it could cause a huge stir.”
“What?” Hearing Tang Xiong’s words, Qin Long was shocked. “Did Group Leader Shen know their identities?”
“He did, but he killed them anyway.” Tang Xiong sighed, “I had only heard of Group Leader Shen’s methods before, but seeing it today, I finally understand why he’s so renowned. He’s truly fierce and overbearing, decisive in his actions, and doesn’t even bat an eye.”
“Haha, Captain Tang, this is your first time interacting with Group Leader Shen. Once you get to know him better, you’ll realize there’s nothing our Shen Group Leader can’t do, and nothing he dares not do,” Xiong Zi said with a smile, looking at Tang Xiong. “Group Leader Shen isn’t someone who kills indiscriminately. He must have his reasons for killing them. But since he did, we’ll be the ones to handle the cleanup.”
“Xiong Zi is right.” Qin Long said to Tang Xiong, “After this, Group Leader Shen is going to take us to Yang country to apprehend He Yaodong. If word gets out that Showa Yubu died by his hand, it will cause immense trouble for our mission in Yang country. So, we absolutely must seal off the news.” Qin Long patted Tang Xiong’s shoulder and smiled, “Captain Tang, I’ll just say this once: you must seal off the news no matter what. I’ll have someone help you with whatever you need. But if the news leaks, you can expect Old Song to personally invite you for tea.”
“Team Leader Qin, rest assured. Since you’ve put it so clearly, I will do my best to block the news. At the very least, it won’t leak before you carry out your mission in Yang country,” Tang Xiong said, understanding that Qin Long was applying pressure.
“Good—” Qin Long smiled and then said to Long Zi, “You are responsible for handling this with Captain Tang. Provide him with full support for any assistance he needs.”
“Understood—” Long Zi nodded in response.
“Right, with such a major incident occurring, I need to make a call to Old Song to report.” Qin Long knew that the killing of Showa Yubu was too significant to handle alone and required Song Shadao’s assistance. He immediately dialed Song Shadao.
Ten seconds after Qin Long made the call, Song Shadao answered, “Qin Long, what’s going on?” Song Shadao always answered his calls concisely, getting straight to the point unless he was speaking with his nephew or sister.
“Old Song, there’s been a bit of an issue. Showa Yubu and another Yang country man named Okamoto Kenjin attempted to assault Shen Lang’s girlfriend. When they failed, they pushed her from the fourth floor. In a fit of rage, Group Leader Shen killed them both.” Qin Long explained, “Showa Yubu is the biological son of King Dong’an of Yang country and the nephew of the current Yang Emperor.”
“Oh, is that so?” Song Shadao replied indifferently, “Two scumbags, let them be killed then. But you are going to Yang country, so seal off the news before you go.”
“Old Song, I understand. I’ve already arranged for Tang Xiong to block the news. However, it’s only a temporary fix, not a permanent one. The people of Yang country will eventually find out, and they will undoubtedly retaliate. We need to think of a countermeasure in advance,” Qin Long said. “You know, the people of Yang country are always so fanatical. If they learn that the son of their own prince was killed, they won’t let it go easily.”
“It’s fine, it won’t make much of a splash.” Song Shadao chuckled. “Not to mention that Shen Lang has me as his uncle, he also has a father. If we really can’t handle it, just pass the matter to Shen Tianjun. He won’t just stand by and watch his son get into trouble without resolving it, will he?”
“Old Song, you really are an old fox,” Qin Long said with genuine admiration. Song Shadao did not reply but instead hung up the phone.
“Brother Shen, I don’t want to go to class this afternoon. Can you ask for leave for me, please?” Yu Xiao said pleadingly to Shen Lang after they left the Japanese restaurant. Yu Xiao didn’t want to attend class not only because she was frightened but also because she was in a mess, her clothes torn to shreds by knives and stained with blood, looking extremely disheveled.
“Of course. I’ll ask for a week’s leave for you. Rest well at home, and I’ll stay with you,” Shen Lang said, taking off his jacket and draping it over Yu Xiao. Then, Shen Lang looked at Lin Danqing beside them and said, “Elder Lin, I’ll be taking Yu Xiao home to rest for a week. I’ll trouble you to coordinate with the school for her leave.”
“Mr. Shen, rest assured. This matter is on my shoulders, and there won’t be any problems,” Lin Danqing replied. He had personally experienced Shen Lang’s miraculous medical skills, as Shen Lang had cured his coronary heart disease and even his terminally ill niece, Ning Hongzhuang. However, this was the first time he had witnessed Shen Lang kill someone so cleanly and decisively, a single blow that still left him unsettled. But Lin Danqing knew that Shen Lang was a good person, so he didn’t fear Shen Lang because of it. Instead, he readily agreed to the task Shen Lang assigned him.
“Alright, thank you, Elder Lin,” Shen Lang said, casting a grateful look at Lin Danqing. “I will remember your kindness today, Elder Lin, and I will surely repay you in the future.”
“Mr. Shen, you are too kind. It is you who has shown me great kindness,” Lin Danqing said. “Xiao Xiao must have been quite shaken. You should take her home to rest first. As for Yu Fei, I will inform her.” He then looked at Yu Xiao and said, “Rest well at home and don’t overthink things.”
“Thank you, Teacher,” Yu Xiao said gratefully upon hearing Lin Danqing’s words. “I was very scared initially, but I’m not afraid anymore with Brother Shen by my side.”
Soon, Shen Lang drove Yu Xiao back to the villa.
About half an hour later, in a quiet manor in Nanling, Shen Tianjun was leaning back in a rocking chair, holding a purple clay teapot. Su Rongrong was reporting the events at the Japanese restaurant to Shen Tianjun word for word.
“What? That kid Shen Lang killed Showa Yubu?” Shen Tianjun exclaimed, then laughed heartily. “As expected of my son, Shen Tianjun’s son, and a descendant of the Shen family! Well done.” Shen Tianjun looked at Su Rongrong and said, “Rongrong, release this news. I want everyone to know about this incident.”