A Divine Farmer

Chapter 285 - I will Give You Some Benefits!

“You lunatic…” Despite his fear, Wang Wei was convinced that Zhang Xiaolong wouldn't dare to cross certain lines, least of all commit murder. “You'll be behind bars soon enough!”

The area could be considered public, and although there weren't many onlookers, it would only take one witness to ensure Zhang Xiaolong's incarceration. It was a certainty.

Moreover, there were cameras present. A quick call to the police, a review of the video footage, and even the most skilled individual wouldn't be able to evade capture.

With this in mind, Wang Wei felt not fear but a twinge of satisfaction. If his opponent had been cunning as well as skilled, he might have posed a real challenge. But the man before him was nothing more than a foolhardy brute, making the prospect of sending him to jail all too easy.

Incarceration would deal a severe blow to Essence Dragon Company, bringing them one step closer to obtaining the coveted formula.

“So, you don't want to cooperate? I guess I'll have to sweeten the deal,” Zhang Xiaolong said, shifting his hand to Wang Wei's calf. A crisp snap echoed once more.

Wang Wei was a tough guy, enduring the pain and covertly signaling his men to call the police.

Sure enough, someone managed to discreetly dial the number. The police arrived swiftly, but not before Wang Wei had been put through the wringer.

At first, the staff of Essence Dragon Company remained behind closed doors. But as the cries grew louder, they began to peer out their windows, only to discover a scene contrary to their expectations.

They had assumed another customer had been roughed up, but instead, it was the short-haired Wang Wei who was howling in agony. It was a surprising turn of events, and it left them wondering if there was someone out there tougher than their own gang.

When the police showed up, concern rippled through the onlookers. They recognized Zhang Xiaolong. Though most were unaware of his role as the company's hidden owner, they knew he was a frequent visitor to the two female executives.

It's possible that either Director Yang or Director Zhou had called for assistance. Getting arrested by the police would certainly complicate matters.

“What's going on here? Who called the cops?” someone inquired.

“I…” Wang Wei attempted to raise his hand, only to remember that both of his arms were broken, rendering him unable to exert any force. Nonetheless, this was inconsequential. If he could ensure this menace was put behind bars, he would have earned significant favor with his fourth uncle. “Officer, arrest this man immediately. He's broken our bones. I'm pressing charges for intentional harm… and attempted murder!”

It seems that nowadays, even those in the underworld need a bit of legal knowledge. They had already concocted the accusations against Zhang Xiaolong.

“Officer Liu, here we are again,” Zhang Xiaolong greeted, standing up with a smile.

“Zhang Xiaolong?” Liu Gaang paused, then recognition dawned on him.

Having only recently met Zhang Xiaolong, Liu Gaang certainly didn't consider him a criminal. His gaze shifted to Wang Wei and the others, now tinged with suspicion. “What's the situation this time? These folks came looking for trouble, didn't they?”

Wang Wei's face contorted slightly. Officer Liu was spot-on, but he wished the officer would assess the current state of affairs. They were beaten to a pulp; even if they had come to stir up trouble, the other party was still guilty of a crime!

“It's a misunderstanding,” Zhang Xiaolong said, waving his hand dismissively with a chuckle. “These individuals just happened to cramp up as they arrived. I was merely checking on them. There's nothing serious; they'll recover shortly.”

“Oh?” Liu Gaang regarded him with a skeptical look. Something about this didn't seem quite right.

“Officer, don't listen to him. He's the one who beat us. We need an ambulance…” Wang Wei yelled desperately.

Liu Gaang turned to Zhang Xiaolong, expecting an explanation.

Despite their familiarity, Liu Gaang couldn't just ignore the situation. To do nothing simply because of their acquaintance would be a gross neglect of duty.

“Listen, guys, we can't be joking around in front of the cops. Otherwise, I'm really going to get arrested,” Zhang Xiaolong said as he pinched Wang Wei's arms and legs, causing him to squirm in pain. “Alright, get up and hop around. Your cramps are just from not moving enough.”

“You're the one who needs more exercise!” Wang Wei pointed at Zhang Xiaolong's nose. “Officer, I demand an immediate injury assessment. If you turn a blind eye just because you know him, I'll report you to the media and have you all exposed.”

After he spoke, he caught Liu Gaang's barely concealed smirk. That's when he realized he could move his limbs freely and appeared completely uninjured.

“This…” Wang Wei was internally cursing up a storm.

Something wasn't adding up. He rose to his feet and tested his limbs; they were functioning normally and pain-free. But they had clearly been broken just moments ago. Was it all a dream?

“My bones were definitely broken, and he's the one who did it…” Wang Wei continued to protest.

“Don't worry about it, Officer Liu. My friend here just loves to put on a show. Once he gets going, there's no stopping him,” Zhang Xiaolong interjected, attempting to calm Wang Wei down.

Liu Gaang, though taken aback, didn't press the issue. He gave Wang Wei a stern look and warned, “Filing a false police report is illegal. I'll let it slide this time for Zhang Xiaolong's sake, but if it happens again, I'll have you all arrested and you can put on your act in jail.”

“Thank you, Officer Liu,” Zhang Xiaolong said, offering his thanks.

As Liu Gaang and his colleagues walked away, a chilling realization dawned on Wang Wei. In a panic, he called out, “Wait, arrest me! I confess, I came here to cause trouble. Take me away!”

But Liu Gaang barely glanced back before continuing on his way, completely ignoring Wang Wei's pleas.

“You… You… Stay away from me!” Wang Wei said to Zhang Xiaolong, fear evident in his eyes.

His bones may have been fine, but the agony he had just experienced was genuine. He had sorely underestimated his adversary, who had been confident from the start that there would be no consequences, allowing him to torment Wang Wei without restraint.

But what about him? At first, he clung to a glimmer of hope, using that belief to keep himself going. Now, stripped of anything to lean on, he was petrified.

“So, you're scared now?” Zhang Xiaolong squinted at him. “Lead me to your fourth uncle. Maybe then I'll spare you.”

“I…” Wang Wei's lips quivered.

“What's the matter? Still reluctant, I see. Perhaps you need a little more persuasion?” Zhang Xiaolong prodded.

“No, no, no, I'll do it. I'll take you to him right now!” Wang Wei internally cursed. Sweet? Was that supposed to be sweet? Is that how his family defines sweetness?

With Wang Wei capitulating, Zhang Xiaolong refrained from further intimidation. He turned his attention to the people sprawled on the floor and commanded, “Get up, all of you. Lying here in front of my company, are you trying to block my business?”

The crowd was left dumbfounded. It was he who had laid them out, and now he was blaming them for being in the way.