Urban Super Soldier King
Chapter 269 - 269 269 Just Find a Scapegoat

269: Chapter 269: Just Find a Scapegoat 269: Chapter 269: Just Find a Scapegoat Zhong Qin and Xiang Yu’s group, weary from their travels, arrived at Miao Honglei’s place.

As soon as Zhong Qin crossed the threshold, she began to shout, “Miao Honglei, what do you want with Xiang Yu?”

It was then that they realized there were two people sitting opposite Miao Honglei.

The two had a fierce and fearsome appearance.

Upon seeing Zhong Qin enter, their eyes suddenly gleamed.

One of them, in particular, was unabashedly leering at Zhong Qin, obviously up to no good.

As Xiang Yu entered, he naturally noticed their gazes and snorted coldly in his heart, already having a plan in mind.

From their looks, he knew they weren’t Chinese, likely associates of the Thai men they had killed last time.

Upon seeing Zhong Qin, Miao Honglei hurriedly invited her to sit down, then introduced, “This is the daughter of our big boss.”

The two Thai men then smiled and reached out to shake hands with Zhong Qin.

Zhong Qin, however, snorted coldly and completely ignored their gesture.

“If you have something to say, say it quickly.

We still have important matters to attend to,” Zhong Qin said to Miao Honglei.

In the past, Zhong Qin didn’t really dislike Miao Honglei, but the fact that this youngster dared to plot against Xiang Yu angered her, hence her attitude towards him had grown much colder.

But to Miao Honglei, this was nothing significant.

He chuckled and said, “These two Thai friends wanted to meet Xiang Yu.” It was then that Miao Honglei pointed at Xiang Yu behind Zhong Qin, “This is the Xiang Yu I told you about.”

One of them glared viciously at Xiang Yu, muttering something.

His companion translated, “Are you the one who killed our men?”

At this moment, Xiang Yu naturally wouldn’t admit to it.

If he admitted to killing the Thais, then Han Guohua, one of Miao Honglei’s subordinates, would also be considered murdered by Xiang Yu.

If Miao Honglei were to find out, he definitely wouldn’t let him off.

Xiang Yu was not afraid of them, but he had important business to attend to while remaining in this place, so he had to bear with the situation.

“Look, foreigner, you think too highly of us.

Do I look like someone who would kill?” Xiang Yu said nonchalantly.

Zhong Qin couldn’t help but laugh at Xiang Yu’s remark of ‘foreigner.’ On the other hand, Miao Honglei looked disdainfully at Xiang Yu, considering him a country bumpkin who probably had never seen a Thai person in his life.

After the interpreter translated, the Thai man also looked at Xiang Yu with suspicion, his eyes filled with doubt—clearly, he didn’t believe that Xiang Yu was the killer either.

“Impossible, he’s definitely no match for our men.

You must be joking with us,” the Thai man said to Miao Honglei.

Miao Honglei simply smiled in response, “Mr.

De Cai, how could I joke with you?

We’ve been partners for so long, when have you ever seen me deceive you?”

In reality, even Miao Honglei didn’t believe his own words.

He knew that it wasn’t Xiang Yu who killed those people, but since he hadn’t found the real murderer yet, he couldn’t provide the Thais with an explanation.

The murderer was still at large, but business had to continue.

Therefore, Miao Honglei was prepared to find a scapegoat, and Xiang Yu was the perfect candidate.

With Zhong Qin present, he couldn’t kill Xiang Yu, but the Thai men wouldn’t take such considerations into account.

However, whatever Miao Honglei could discern, the Thai men could see as well.

They recognized Xiang Yu as the kind of low-level thug, and the idea of such a person killing their men was a huge joke.

But since Miao Honglei insisted that it was Xiang Yu and his group who had killed their men, the Thai had no other choice.

Everyone had their pride, and since they couldn’t find the real killer, they had to settle on Xiang Yu as the replacement.

“I hope such incidents will not happen again when we cooperate in the future,” said the Thai man to Miao Honglei, which indicated there was still an opportunity for further collaboration.

Miao Honglei stretched out his hand happily and shook it with the other’s, saying, “Mr.

De Cai, rest assured, this was my oversight.

I guarantee this won’t happen again next time.”

Mr.

De Cai then nodded in satisfaction, and glanced at Xiang Yu, “Today, I must take this kid with me.

It will serve as an explanation to my brothers.”

“Suit yourself,” Miao Honglei remarked with an indifferent smile.

The Thai man then nodded in satisfaction once more, stood up getting ready to leave, and looked at Xiang Yu, “Come with me.”

The two Thais thought the matter was resolved, albeit not wholly satisfying, it still provided some closure.

However, Xiang Yu stood still, giving them a look as if they were fools.

“What’s the meaning of this, foreigner, are you asking for trouble?” Xiang Yu stepped forward and scoffed at the two men.

Seeing Xiang Yu’s attitude, the Thai man got furious.

He turned to Miao Honglei and asked, “What exactly is going on here?

Mr.

Miao, do you still wish to cooperate with us or not?”

Miao Honglei then apologetically smiled and said, “Though I told you he was the murderer, he’s not my man; there’s nothing I can do.”

The Thai man nearly passed out in anger, feeling duped, and then stared at Miao Honglei, “Fine, fine, just you wait…

just wait…”

The Thai then stormed off, looking like he could eat someone alive.

“Boss Miao, are you using me as a scapegoat?” Xiang Yu looked at Miao Honglei.

Miao Honglei was in a great mood, then smiled at Xiang Yu, “Yes, since an incident has occurred, someone needs to take responsibility.

Seeing as you laze around all day, I figured you’re up to the task, so I entrusted this important duty to you.”

Miao Honglei treated the matter lightly, as if discussing something amusing.

Yet this ‘amusing’ thing might cost Xiang Yu his life.

In his eyes, Xiang Yu’s life wasn’t worth much; if he died, it wasn’t a big deal.

“Miao Honglei, will you ever stop?

Xiang Yu works under me.

Why do you keep targeting him?

What good does his death do for you?” Zhong Qin finally couldn’t contain her outburst.

Zhong Qin was still a young girl.

While everyone secretly called her a little devil, Xiang Yu saw her as a naive child whose education was problematic, resulting in her personality.

When it came to life experiences, Xiang Yu was no less seasoned than anyone else here.

Miao Honglei, despite treating Xiang Yu like a fool, thinking of him as an insignificant thug, was equally disregarded by Xiang Yu.

Xiang Yu believed that one day, he would eliminate all those who underestimated him.

“Miss, don’t let this pretty boy deceive you.

He seems like a big con artist to me; you mustn’t trust him,” Miao Honglei said to Zhong Qin as if consoling a child.

Angered, Zhong Qin stamped her foot, stood up, and retorted furiously, “You are the big con artist.

Xiang Yu, let’s go.”

Having said that, Zhong Qin turned and walked away.

With her father not present there, she was at a loss on how to deal with these bullies and thus was also keen to build her own strength…