Rebirth of the Peak Young Master
Chapter 296: Conflict

Chapter 296: Chapter 296: Conflict

The tattooed man known as Yan Baizi immediately laughed and said, "I’ve got three reasons for being here. First, to cause you trouble. Second, to see what treasure is on display this time. But most importantly, I’m here for Miss Han Ruxue!"

As he spoke, Yan Baizi swaggered over and plopped himself down next to Han Ruxue. He completely ignored Yang Tian, who was already seated beside her.

Or rather, he treated Yang Tian as if he wasn’t even worth acknowledging.

"Miss Han, it’s been a while. How have you been lately?"

Yan Baizi spoke as he reached out, his eyes gleaming, to grab Han Ruxue’s hand.

Seeing this, Han Ruxue immediately snorted coldly, swatting his hand away. "Mr. Yan, please have some self-respect!"

"Self-respect? Haha! Men and women falling for each other is only natural! Even though I don’t see eye to eye with Chief Dong, I’ve been smitten with you since the first time we met, Miss Han, so I don’t see anything improper here," Yan Baizi chuckled, turning back to glance at his men before continuing with a sneer. "Don’t you guys agree?"

"What’s improper about it? Our boss and Miss Han are a match made in heaven, perfect in every way!"

"Exactly. Who else but our boss could possibly deserve Miss Han?"

"I say the boss should just take Miss Han home tonight. Then maybe we can celebrate with some festivities!"

It was obvious that Yan Baizi wasn’t a good person, and neither were his men. Without hesitation, they burst into raucous laughter, spouting obscene remarks left and right.

Han Ruxue was furious at their words, her anger flaring up uncontrollably.

Yet, she also knew that Yan Baizi was a notorious gang leader in these parts. Reasoning with him was simply impossible!

If it hadn’t been for Dong Jianfang’s tenure as Chief Executive Officer, where he kept Yan Baizi in check, Yan Baizi would have likely turned everything upside down here long ago.

It was during those times that their grudge had formed. And ever since Dong Jianfang had stepped down, Yan Baizi had been frequently seeking trouble for him—and by extension, pestering Han Ruxue.

Thinking of this, Han Ruxue glanced at Yang Tian. But a sigh escaped her lips, tinged with disappointment.

Although she had only met Yang Tian today and come to the banquet with him as her dance partner, under the current circumstances—being harassed by Yan Baizi—Yang Tian showed no intention of standing up for her.

Was he afraid of Yan Baizi? Or was Yang Tian just someone utterly weak?

Seeing Han Ruxue’s reaction, Yan Baizi sneered coldly.

The reason he didn’t even bother acknowledging Yang Tian was because he had a meticulous grasp of Han Ruxue’s whereabouts in recent times.

During that entire time, Yang Tian’s name had never come up alongside hers.

That could only mean one thing: Yang Tian was nothing more than a last-minute escort, a shield Han Ruxue had brought along to fend off unwanted attention!

A guy like that wasn’t even worth Yan Baizi’s notice.

But at that moment, Dong Jianfang approached with a grim expression, his voice chilling as he said, "Yan Baizi, I’m warning you—stay away from Miss Xue, or else..."

"Or else?"

Yan Baizi burst into laughter when he saw Dong Jianfang. "Or else what? You’re gonna call the Police Bureau to arrest me? Haven’t you tried that before? And look—I’m still standing here alive and well! Oh, and by the way, you’re no longer the Chief Executive Officer, are you?"

As he spoke, a glint of ruthlessness flashed through Yan Baizi’s eyes. He stared at Dong Jianfang with a playful smirk and said, "Since you’re stepping up, all the better. I mentioned earlier that I’ve got three things to do today—might as well get the first two out of the way now!"

"Just you?"

Dong Jianfang wasn’t one to back down easily. He immediately responded with a frosty smile and gestured with a wave of his hand.

In an instant, a group of burly bodyguards poured in, surrounding Yan Baizi and his men.

Yan Baizi burst out laughing again when he saw Dong Jianfang’s move. "Dong Jianfang, Chief Dong! Haha, honestly, setting aside our past conflicts, the person I admire most is Grandmaster Su. And second to him, it’s you, Dong Jianfang!"

"But now that the Su Family is finished, I figured it’s about time to trample you too. That way, there won’t be anyone left for me to look up to. Instead, others will look up to me!"

"You can give it a try!" Dong Jianfang’s face was icy, his tone unwavering.

But soon, Dong Jianfang’s previously steely gaze flickered with shock.

Because as Yan Baizi stood up and stepped aside slightly, a middle-aged man with only one eye strode in with confident, purposeful steps.

The man had a menacing presence, and both Dong Jianfang and his bodyguards turned pale at the sight of him.

"You... You’re Silver Wolf?"

Dong Jianfang gasped, staring at the one-eyed man, and then at Yan Baizi in astonishment. "I can’t believe it... You actually hired Silver Wolf!"

"Heh, of course. After all, dealing with someone like you, Chief Dong, requires caution!" Yan Baizi bowed respectfully toward the one-eyed man—Silver Wolf—his face twisting into a malicious grin.

Silver Wolf was a top assassin from Blood Kill, the largest assassin organization in China!

Even more terrifyingly, Silver Wolf was ranked fourteenth on the Blood Slaughter Bounty List!

Though Blood Kill kept a bounty list internally, it had proven its credibility repeatedly through real-world events.

While awareness of this list within the mainland wasn’t widespread, due to the unique dynamics of the underworld, both Yan Baizi and Dong Jianfang knew that anyone on the list was an extraordinary Innate Martial King-level expert!

This was Yan Baizi’s ultimate trump card for daring to confront Dong Jianfang today!

The realization that Yan Baizi had managed to bring such a figure here left Dong Jianfang in a state of despair. Against an Innate Martial King-level expert, who could possibly save him?

Dong Jianfang froze, while Silver Wolf remained indifferent.

With one hand behind his back, Silver Wolf advanced slowly, his face stern as he said, "Since you know my name, you should also know why I’m here. So, though I have no personal grievance against you, the job must be done regardless. End your life yourself."

Take his own life?

Hearing Silver Wolf’s words, Dong Jianfang’s heart roared with unwillingness.

With the Su Family now in decline, this was Dong Jianfang’s chance to shine and achieve great things. How could he possibly resign himself to dying here?

A life well-lived is one filled with meaning and satisfaction. For Dong Jianfang, self-destruction was simply impossible!

Thus, he immediately took a step back, retreating behind his bodyguards, before bowing his head respectfully and saying, "Mr. Silver Wolf, is there no room for negotiation? Whatever Yan Baizi is paying you, I’m willing to double or even triple it!"

"Double? Triple?"

Silver Wolf shook his head slightly. "What I want is the purple vine you brought back from North America, so the price doesn’t matter."

"The purple vine?"

Dong Jianfang’s face lit up at the mention, and he quickly gestured to one of his bodyguards, who handed him a box made of purple sandalwood. Dong Jianfang presented it with both hands. "I’m willing to offer this purple vine to Mr. Silver Wolf. What do you think..."

But to Dong Jianfang’s surprise, Silver Wolf didn’t take the box. Instead, he let out a cold snort and said, "No need. If I kill you, it’ll still be mine. A basic principle for a killer is to maintain credibility."

As he spoke, a cold gleam flashed in Silver Wolf’s eyes, and his hand shot out, reaching directly for Dong Jianfang’s head.

Dong Jianfang’s eyes were filled with unwillingness and despair, but there was nothing he could do. He stumbled backward, retreating again and again, until he finally tripped and fell to the ground.

Han Ruxue gasped in fright, covering her eyes with trembling hands as a cry escaped her lips.

Just as everyone thought Dong Jianfang’s fate was sealed, his fall exposed someone behind him—someone seated by Han Ruxue’s side. This person had been completely overlooked until now, a figure who had remained calm and composed throughout the entire ordeal.

When Silver Wolf caught sight of this person’s face, a visible tremor shook him to his core.

"Yang... Yang Tian?"