Xie Liqian

The family members came to cause trouble.

Upon hearing this, Kang De didn't react, but Xiaoman tightened her grip on Kang De's hand.

Xie Guangjun's father is Xie Liqian. Kang De, being an ordinary citizen, doesn't know much about him, but Xiaoman does—she had heard her father mention before that the two companies are competitors, and recently Kang De and Xie Guangjun have clashed. Xiaoman has done a lot of research and inquired about the situation.

A prominent figure in the province and a renowned entrepreneur.

During the reform and opening-up era, he made his first fortune by reselling goods. He then opened factories and supplied goods to the inland and western regions, making money as easily as drinking water. In 1996, when commercial housing emerged, he instinctively bought up properties and land everywhere. During the 2008 financial crisis, he gritted his teeth and persevered, and instead acquired and merged many business sites. When the crisis ended and land finance was introduced, making money was easier than breathing.

Both sons were sent abroad to study; the elder son studied finance, and the younger son studied the internet. Upon their return, they received investment and access to connections, allowing them to invest and work hard on their own, achieving remarkable results.

Whether the factors behind this success were more due to personal effort, historical processes, or family support are things that outsiders cannot know.

One thing is certain: it's far, far, far easier for the rich to make money than for the poor.

That's all the information Old Wang could get.

Xie Liqian's rise to wealth seems quite inspiring, but to those with a keen eye, this short story of struggle and success hides extremely terrifying information. Whether his vision, decisions, and actions were due to his personal ability and talent, or to information channels and special methods that cannot be shared with outsiders, remains a mystery to outsiders.

The only certainty is that such a powerful figure, who has cultivated his territory in the province for forty years and remained unscathed, must have accumulated despair-inducing wealth, power, energy, connections, and various unknown means and methods, even escape routes, during his decades of life.

It wields immense local influence, controls a vast conglomerate, provides countless jobs, and has extremely complex investment relationships. Beneath the surface, countless unseen networks are intertwined.

Such a person is extremely terrifying.

Even Xiaoman, a rich second-generation, found it extremely frightening.

But that's not the worst part.

The most terrifying thing is that such a business tycoon and industry mogul, with such a terrifying background, wealth, power, and methods, may have his entire family die mysteriously tonight.

... If her childhood sweetheart, with whom she grew up, knows her almost everything, and even knows exactly when she learned to masturbate, wanted to do that.

So when she heard that Xie Guangjun's family had come to make trouble, she was shocked.

Because she was unsure what Kang De was going to do.

Especially when he realized the threat still existed.

She instinctively looked up at Kang De's profile.

How should someone who thrives in an infinite world handle the small troubles of reality?

It's obvious.

But just then, she saw Kang De turn his head, look at her, and then smile.

"In that case, let's not see them."

Then Kang De turned to look at the police officer, his expression a mixture of disappointment and worry. "I heard Xie Guangjun's family is very wealthy. Will they cause me any trouble?"

The police officer said seriously, "Don't worry, absolutely not. We in the public security, procuratorate, and judicial system still have our reputations."

Kang De said softly, "I hope so."

The two followed him down the stairs, and vaguely heard a commotion in the corridor, along with shouts of dissuasion and a woman's shrill and mournful cries, like those of a female ghost.

None of the three spoke.

As they descended the stairs and left through a small door, the policeman turned back and asked, "Should I drive you?"

Xiaoman replied, "No need, my dad brought me. Let's wait in the car."

The other party replied, "That's fine."

When they arrived at the parking lot, Uncle Wang's Bentley was parked there. Xiaoman took the keys out of her bag, and just then, Kang De's expression changed slightly.

Immediately, a shrill scream grew louder as a woman stumbled and ran toward them, pursued by several policemen and bystanders who couldn't stop her.

"It's him, isn't it! It's him!"

The woman spotted Wang Xiaoman immediately, then all her attention was fixed on Kang De. She ran so fast her high heels broke, then rushed towards him barefoot, her hair disheveled, shrilly and crying, "Isn't he a suspect?! Why were they let him go! My son is such a good boy..."

The middle-aged policeman immediately stepped forward, his expression sharp and stern—a stark contrast to when he spoke to Kang De —and said sternly, "Stop! This is your first warning! This is a police station. We are legally obligated to protect the privacy and personal safety of witnesses and victims! Please cooperate with the police and leave immediately! Do not cause any disturbance!"

The woman was stopped by the police, and while crying and cursing, she started hitting them.

When women in their forties or fifties get angry and start throwing tantrums, they're unstoppable. Although the police officers shouted fiercely, they couldn't retaliate for the time being due to various considerations. They could only try to block and defend themselves, but they were scratched several times, and bloodstains appeared.

He was still shouting, "This is the second time I'm warning you..."

Kang De saw the bloodstains; the taste of his steamed buns still lingered in his mouth. He spat on the ground and muttered, "Damn..."

Then he was about to step forward, but his right hand was suddenly gripped tightly by Old Wang: "Hey!"

"What are you doing..." Kang De was taken aback by the slightly frightened look on his childhood sweetheart's face as she tried to dissuade him. He was then somewhat amused and exasperated. He only wanted to slap that woman twice across the face, not smash her head in. He wasn't crazy.

Xiaoman refused to comply, clinging tightly to Kang De's arm like a puppy hugging a leg, her expression a mix of stubbornness and coquetry—she simply wouldn't allow him to go.

Seeing this expression, Kang De sighed—oh well, even if this woman rushed up to him, cursed him, or hit him, he would restrain himself and would never use the Rozan Rising Dragon; he would just punch her in the stomach.

The police officer was struggling to stop them, shouting as he turned around, "Get in the car quickly!"

Just as Xiaoman was about to open the door, she heard Kang De shout, "I refuse! In a police station, how can a victim hide from the family of a criminal!"

Grass.

The police officer looked like he'd been slapped, almost about to let out a long howl.

As he shouted his third warning, another group of people rushed in from the parking lot entrance. The leader, a man with gray hair, moved with surprising speed, yelling, "Stop! Stop right there!"

The police remained unmoved, but the young men who had come with the woman seemed frozen in place—they had pretended to stop the woman, but in reality, they were interfering with the police officers accompanying them.

Even the nearly frantic woman stopped, turned to look at the man, and wailed, "That's your son! You ignored him before, and you're ignoring him now? You..."

Before he could finish speaking, the man rushed forward and slapped him across the face.

"Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough already?!"

With a sharp crack, even Kang De and Wang Xiaoman, who were far away, heard it clearly. They immediately slapped the woman to the ground—the slap was clearly delivered with full force, because the woman, who had been so fierce and almost insane before, lay on the ground, covering her cheek, motionless, completely stunned by the blow.

"Wow, awesome."

Kang De lowered his voice and said, "I didn't even intend to use such force."

After slapping them, the man wasn't finished. He went up to the group of young men and kicked them one after another in the chest, knocking them to the ground. He roared, "I told you to watch her! What were you doing?! Don't you want to work here anymore?!"

The middle-aged policeman stopped him, saying, "Mr. Xie, please stop."

This man is Xie Liqian.

She looks much the same as in the photo, just a little tired.

He coldly ordered, "Take her to the hospital. If she causes any more trouble, calm her down."

The men struggled to their feet and helped the woman up.

Xie Guangjun's mother finally came to her senses. Under her husband's rage, she was slapped again, and finally lost her previous tantrum, but she was still crying, cursing and struggling.

Exquisite, smooth hair, perfectly maintained skin, expensive clothes, and luxurious handbags—her glamorous appearance couldn't hide a pitiful soul; she was just an ordinary woman.

Xie Liqian apologized to the middle-aged police officer. "Captain Liu, I sincerely apologize to you. She assaulted a police officer, and should have been dealt with according to relevant laws and regulations. However, I have to swallow my pride and ask for your forgiveness. After all, as a mother, she has suffered a heavy blow. Even if she should be detained, please postpone it for a while."

Even this powerful figure in the municipal bureau softened his tone in front of well-known entrepreneurs and business veterans in the province, though his anger remained. "Which policeman hasn't suffered this kind of humiliation? We're all used to it."

The other party apologized again sincerely, then looked at Kang De and Xiaoman not far away.

"May I speak with him for a few minutes?"

Unlike ordinary citizens, as a leader in the municipal bureau, Captain Liu had a better understanding of the inner workings and realities of society, and a greater awareness of the moral character and power of the wealthy. He instinctively wanted to refuse, but then heard Kang De shout, "Okay!"

... Grass.

What a hothead!

Even so, he could roughly understand Kang De's feelings at this moment. He had only had a quarrel with a rich second-generation, and someone broke into his house in the middle of the night. If he hadn't happened to be back in his hometown, what would have happened was unimaginable. But that was bad enough. The rich second-generation was inexplicably killed in a car accident, and he was even summoned to the police station to cooperate with the investigation. He was also cursed and contemptuously accused of murder by the other party's family. Who could tolerate that?

Besides, this was in front of his girlfriend.

Besides, my girlfriend's wealthy father also came.

How could they possibly flee in panic or cower in fear?

He had no choice but to step aside, allowing Xie Liqian before Kang De.

Kang De gazed at this powerful figure who deserved a name on Baidu Baike, and the other person was also looking at him.

The legendary entrepreneur suddenly bowed deeply.

He said in a deep voice, "I have failed in my parenting. I'm sorry, you've been frightened."

Kang De nodded and said, "It's alright. Hearing that he was seriously injured and is still in critical condition makes me feel much better."

Old Wang turned his head to the side helplessly.

Xie Liqian's face, which was turned towards the earth, suddenly stiffened. He had also experienced what his youngest son had felt before. In modern society, especially in a civilized country like China that values Civilization, people like Kang De are truly an anomaly.

There are plenty of people who talk big and have foul mouths, but very few would dare to speak like that to an incredibly wealthy and powerful person whose son is seriously injured and in a coma, and who, even if he survives, will be essentially crippled.

Xie Liqian slowly straightened up, still maintaining his politeness.

After all, he's been working hard for three or four decades and has dealt with countless people, so he has a certain level of shrewdness.

He stated, "Once the public security, procuratorate, and court issue their official conclusions, we will actively provide compensation and assume responsibility."

Kang De raised an eyebrow and said, "Isn't this just common sense?"

"..."

"..."

"... That's true." Xie Liqian paused for a few breaths, then continued, "But besides that, as his father, I must express my apologies to you. Also, I apologize on behalf of my wife. She must have said something she shouldn't have. Please understand her feelings; her tears haven't stopped since she heard the news. After all, she's my mother."

"Oh," Kang De nodded, "I don't understand."

A look of astonishment flashed in Xie Liqian's eyes, and then, a hint of anger finally became impossible to conceal.

Kang De said calmly, "What, are you surprised? You're a rich man, a big shot, high and mighty. You might earn more in a day than others do in a lifetime. For someone as noble as you to condescend to apologize to someone as insignificant as me, should I be grateful to the point of tears, kneeling down and shouting that it's alright?"

Xie Liqian shook his head and said, "That's not true."

Kang De countered, "So what's wrong with me not being understanding?"

Xie Liqian said, "She is, after all, my mother."

"So she can do whatever she wants? She just made the same mistake as your son, which is why I had a conflict with him. He thinks he's superior, acts according to his own ideas, doesn't consider other people's feelings, and thinks others should revolve around him. I didn't tolerate his bad habits, so he got someone to teach me a lesson. He always thinks he's right, he's self-righteous, and when something happens, he doesn't reflect on his own reasons, he only blames others, just like what your wife just did."

"With a mother like this, it's no wonder her son's character has deteriorated to such a degree. She gave birth to him but didn't raise him, letting him become a scoundrel, harming himself and others. Even now, though she's heartbroken and crying day and night, it's her own fault. Why should I sympathize with or pity her? You ask why? There's only one reason."

"Because I am also a son, and I also have a mother."

Kang De coldly replied, "She taught me to be an upright and kind person. From childhood to adulthood, she was strict yet loving, never letting her guard down for a moment. I have always been careful in my words and deeds, trustworthy and polite, and never done evil. A son raised by such a mother should not be bullied by a morally corrupt and reckless rich kid. If I had been at home last night, it might have been my mother crying today. It would be better for your wife to cry than for her to cry."

"Therefore, I am extremely satisfied and very pleased with today's result."

Xie Liqian narrowed his eyes.

For a very long time, no one dared to speak to him like that.

Even a high-ranking official from a province must treat him with utmost respect and courtesy when speaking with him.

He now somewhat understood why his son had targeted the other party.

But as an industry tycoon and a powerful figure, he would never show his anger in this situation, because it would be meaningless and would only cause trouble.

Things are already complicated enough.

His expression remained unchanged as he said, "It seems now is not a good time to talk. I understand how you feel; anyone who encounters something like this would naturally feel anger and hostility. But please get some rest; after all, Xie Guangjun has already been punished... I'll take my leave now."

Then Xie Liqian bowed again, then turned and left.

Kang De watched his retreating figure, wanting to say something more, but Xiaoman jumped up, covered his mouth, opened the car door, and shoved him into the car. "You fucking get in here!"

"... Don't say such ambiguous things."

As Kang De spoke, he was pushed and shoved into the car.

After he entered, he pressed his hand against the seat cushion and spread his spiritual energy throughout the entire vehicle. He didn't find anything strange or unusual—it's better to be cautious.

Xiaoman plopped down inside, rolled her eyes, and said, "How come I never realized you were so talkative before? If you're so good, why don't you sign up for the school debate team? Damn, I wanted to crawl into a hole just now."

Kang De asked, puzzled, "Doesn't that satisfy you?"

"It's not a matter of whether it's satisfying or not, it's a matter of how embarrassing it is! You're arguing with that guy, and I'm just standing there, trembling from the aftershocks of your battle. I'm just a nobody, I don't dare to say anything fair, and I don't dare to cheer. What am I supposed to do?"

Xiaoman sighed helplessly at this point, "Is this how you talk and act over there?"

Kang De thought for a moment, "... I only do this when dealing with bad guys and idiots."

"Then you spoke to Xie Liqian like that, without giving him any face at all..." Xiaoman hesitated for a moment, bit her lip, and finally asked the question.

"... Are you planning to go after Xie Guangjun's family as well?"

Kang De looked at Xiaoman, his childhood sweetheart's eyes filled with worry, and even a hint of unfamiliarity and fear.

He shook his head, took out his phone, then pulled a memory card from his inner pocket, inserted it, and connected the headphone cable, telling Xiaoman to put on the headphones.

Then a video recording is played.

It was exactly what happened at home last night.

When Kang De arrived in the other world, he developed the habit of recording videos. In particular, he forgot to record the recovery cutscene when summoning mass weapons Battle of Valentan, which he found extremely regrettable. Therefore, he learned from this experience and became even more aware of this, so he immediately started recording the video.

As Xiaoman watched, she also revealed a look of shock and anger.

"If they hadn't said those things, I probably wouldn't have killed them last night. But this was too much... You know, if you have a weapon in your heart, the urge to kill will arise, especially in this situation. I just couldn't control myself."

Kang De said softly, "Don't worry, I haven't become some kind of murderous maniac who treats human life like dirt."

Xiaoman didn't speak, but her eyes softened, and she seemed to have a weight lifted from her shoulders. She then asked, "What about Xie Guangjun's family...?"

"Xie Liqian simply failed to raise his son properly. I don't have the habit of punishing entire families, nor do I want to play the decisive role of killing on Earth... But I won't foolishly sit and wait for the other side to make the first move. Xie Guangjun's incident was enough once, so I still have to do something. After all, my mother is coming back."

Kang De narrowed his eyes and said quietly, "After all, we can't place our hopes on other people's integrity and morality, right? It's just a little disappointing; I thought things would be different here on Earth."

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PS1: Damn, I didn't sleep well last night... but I still managed to write 5,000 words today, so the extra chapter will be postponed.