Chapter 114

"You bastard! You set me up! You never went to Xicheng at all!"

The pain in Song Jianshe's face was nothing compared to the pain in his heart. He gritted his teeth, his eyes bloodshot as he stared at Gu Jinshui with bitter hatred.

Gu Jinshui paused, then pieced together what had probably happened. His daughter must have made a fool of this bastard.

No wonder he hadn't run into the bastard out in the suburbs. His daughter had lured him away with a diversion.

That was his girl—smart as a whip!

Gu Jinshui swelled with pride. He gave Song Jianshe a look full of sympathy and let go of him. "What's it to you whether I went to Xicheng? Our families aren't even neighbors anymore, and you're still watching my every move? What are you after?"

Gu Jinshui eyed him appraisingly, cracking his knuckles.

Song Jianshe's bluster hid his cowardice. That moment just now had been about the bravest he had ever been. Now that his blood had cooled, he hardly dared go up against Gu Jinshui.

He mumbled, "Who's watching you? Don't go making accusations. Who the hell do you think you are?"

"Good."

Gu Jinshui patted Song Jianshe's face and leaned forward, his sharp features carrying a vicious edge. "Song Jianshe, our families were neighbors for years. I know plenty of dirt on you. You'd better behave and not push me too far, or else..."

He spotted a brick on the ground, picked it up, and slammed it against the wall. Bang! Song Jianshe shuddered, his face turning white.

Gu Jinshui gave him a faint, mocking smile, dropped the brick, and walked away.

Song Jianshe soon learned from others that someone had uncovered top-grade imperial green jade at the jade-gambling venue in the suburbs. Apparently, someone was