Gao Wu: I inherited the evil organization in the game

Chapter 649 Deadly Kill, Double Kill
Wang Xinfa's eyes narrowed dangerously, his hand pressing heavily against the cold wall of the vat. He abruptly cut off Qian Huan's words, his voice filled with undeniable concern:
"Don't worry, you've just woken up and need to rest and recuperate."

Regarding the Second Prison Incident and the "Octagon Cage Project"... Don't worry, with me here, there won't be any problems. The sky won't fall.

Qian Huan's lips moved with difficulty again, clearly still harboring resentment and protests stuck in her throat.

Wang Xinfa's assurances not only failed to soothe the anxiety in his eyes, but instead added to his eagerness.

Power is like oxygen; once you've tasted it, you can hardly bear to lose it even for a moment. It would make you wish you were dead, even if you woke up.

Losing the ability to move is a physical agony worse than death;

Losing power is a spiritual death.

However, Wang Xinfa did not give Qian Huan another chance to speak.

He leaned slightly closer to the glass wall of the fish tank, his gaze behind his glasses suddenly becoming incredibly stern, as if trying to pierce through the barrier of liquid and glass, directly striking the latter's soul, yet his voice remained full of concern:

"Don't overthink it. It's already an incredible miracle that you were able to wake up tonight. Your most important task now is to rest and recover."

Put everything else down!

Wang Xinfa paused for a moment, then said with a profound sigh:

"Don't just think about yourself, think about your mother. During the time you were in a coma, she cried every day."

"You are your mother's life. If anything were to happen to you, how would your mother live?"

Wang Xinfa's words, full of deep emotion, struck a chord with Qian Huan. He felt as if all his strength had been drained away, and he looked at Li Hanyu with red eyes.

Li Hanyu's tears fell like beads from a broken string.

She took a step forward, pressing her hands firmly against the cold glass again, trying to transfer her body heat and strength into it:
"Huan'er, what Second Prison... what 'Octagonal Cage Plan'..."

Her voice, thick with sobs, trembled yet clear as she addressed Qian Huan, but also addressed Boss Lu and Wang Xinfa, and indeed addressed everyone in the room:

"Mom knows that all of this is your hard work, your life, but...Mom doesn't care about these things."

"In my entire life, my only passion and dedication has been for you, my Huan'er!"

A mother's love is the most powerful weapon in the world that can penetrate the heart. Even the most cold-blooded bureaucrat or the most ruthless villain cannot escape its power.

Because no one is born from a stone, and they all have mothers.

Du Changle coldly observed the scene of "deep mother-son affection" before her, her heart filled with murderous intent like surging poison. Almost instinctively, she sensed that Li Hanyu was trying to gain sympathy and was putting on an act.

A strong urge almost burst from his throat; he wanted to expose this hypocritical act on the spot.

But he couldn't. Not only could he not, but he also had to force out a more "moved" and "compassionate" hypocritical expression than others on his greasy face.

Looking around, the officials in the room, whether genuinely stupid or feigning stupidity, all wore expressions of genuine sorrow.

Perhaps they were genuinely expressing their feelings, or perhaps they were just putting on an act; it doesn't matter anymore.

The atmosphere has been built up to this point; whether it's acting or not, it can only be real.

Sensing the forced, prematurely ripened atmosphere of sadness in the air, Li Hanyu's crying became even more moving:
"As long as you live well and live peacefully, that's enough for Mom."

As for the rest, let's follow General Lu and the councilor's arrangements, okay? Huan'er, please listen to me, Mom begs you..."

Wang Xinfa had his back to everyone, and his expression stiffened slightly.

Li Hanyu kept saying he was begging Qian Huan to listen to him, Wang Xinfa, but every word he uttered sounded like nails, lifting him up high in front of everyone and placing him on a hot coal fire under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

Sure enough, the next second, Li Hanyu's words, filled with trust and a heavy entrustment, floated over and echoed in the room:
"Huan'er, don't worry. President Lu and the councilor will definitely remember your contributions and achievements. Even if you spend the rest of your life in the sanatorium, President Lu and the councilor will never let anyone bully us orphans and widows."

"Listen to me, we must trust General Lu, and even more so, we must trust Councilor Wang."

Li Hanyu delivered the toughest blow with the softest tone.

Wang Xinfa had experienced many ups and downs in his life, never imagining that he would be driven into a corner by a woman.

Oh, right, I almost forgot, Lu Chenjia was also forced into a corner.

Lu Chenjia should have been angry, but his anger was far less intense than he had expected.

It was as if Li Hanyu's AoE attack was meant to cover both of them, but the main damage was absorbed by Wang Xinfa, and he didn't feel much pain at all.

That's strange, why is that?

—It must be because Councilor Wang, as always, habitually stands at the front of the line.

"It seems that not being the leader isn't all bad after all," Lu Chenjia thought with a hint of schadenfreude.

He turned his head to look at Li Hanyu, and couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration:
"Using retreat as a strategy for advancement and using softness to overcome hardness, Li Hanyu has figured it out. I just don't know if today's performance was planned in advance or if it was improvised..."

If this was an impromptu performance, it's remarkable that she could come up with such a plan in the short time it took for Qian Huan to wake up, using the situation to her advantage to put Wang Xinfa in a difficult position. She truly possesses both intelligence and skill, and is a rare talent.

If it was pre-planned, then it means Qian Huan had already woken up, and the bodyguards Wang Xinfa and I sent to him were all blind to it.

If she could orchestrate this whole charade under the watchful eyes of both sides, completely fooling everyone, that would be even more remarkable, hehe—

Lu Chenjia's mind raced, a mixture of anger and admiration swirling within her, with admiration outweighing the anger.

He was ultimately different from Wang Xinfa, who had a strong desire for control ingrained in his bones and could not tolerate any nonsense.

Lu Chenjia, on the other hand, didn't care much about saving face and could tolerate minor offenses. As long as he could gain tangible benefits, everything was worth buying and selling.

Li Hanyu's demands are definitely related to his son, which Lu Chenjia can easily understand. The only question is, what else is Li Hanyu willing to sacrifice for this?

Lu Chenjia could grasp the key point instantly, so how could Wang Xinfa, who had been through many ups and downs in officialdom, not understand it?
A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and a surge of anger, feeling offended, rushed to the top of his head.

It has been far too long... far too long since anyone dared to scheme against me like this, or rather, dared to "disobey" me like this.

But at this moment, he could only suppress his overwhelming rage, unable to unleash it.

Wang Xinfa could be ruthless and merciless, even going so far as to bleed the Qian family dry, leaving nothing behind.

But he absolutely could not do such a callous thing at this moment, in front of everyone, especially when the room was filled with his faction's confidants.

As someone in a position of power, one can commit murder and arson, do all sorts of evil, and act lawlessly, but one absolutely cannot be... mean and ungrateful.

More accurately, you can be mean and ungrateful, but you cannot act mean and ungrateful.

"Hehehe—this cunning woman, it turns out she's not just soft-tongued, her teeth are surprisingly hard too..." Wang Xinfa's heart surged with murderous intent. He took a deep breath, the breath carrying an icy chill, forcibly suppressing his raging anger.

His facial muscles twitched slightly, but he quickly adjusted and put his sorrowful and affectionate mask back on.

If you like acting, then I'll act along with you.

He stretched out his broad palm and grasped Li Hanyu's shoulder, which was trembling slightly from crying. His five fingers, through the fabric, gripped her slender shoulder blade tightly, with such force that they almost crushed the bone.

Then, he turned to Qian Huan in the fish tank, his voice deep and powerful, like a father making a promise to his beloved eldest son:

“Qian Huan, your mother is right. Your efforts and contributions are seen and appreciated by both President Lu and me.”

No matter how the situation in the Second Prison changes in the future, no matter what the future of the "Octagon Cage Project" may be... as long as I, Wang Xinfa, am still here, the credit that belongs to you will always be yours, and no one can take it away from you.

"Put your mind at ease, rest well, and try to climb out of this fish tank as soon as possible to be with your mother."

A piercing pain shot through Li Hanyu's shoulder blade, making her unsteady on her feet. Cold sweat poured down her forehead, yet she stubbornly forced a smile of utter "happiness" onto her face.

She took the opportunity to wrap her arms around Wang Xinfa's arm, leaning her body against him, trying her best to act as an obedient and submissive little bird.

In the fish tank, Qian Huan tilted her head back, her bloodshot eyes brimming with tears of "gratitude," her gaze "devoutly" fixed on Wang Xinfa, her lips moving violently, a thousand words ultimately condensing into a hoarse sob:

"Thank you, Congressman, for your immense kindness to my mother and me."

Li Hanyu clung tightly to Wang Xinfa's arm, enduring the excruciating pain that felt like her shoulder blade was about to shatter, and spoke in a hoarse voice, enunciating each word clearly:
"Still calling him a councilor? Huan'er, during the time you were unconscious, the councilor took special care of us, mother and son."

"Remember this, Mother—from this day forward, you shall treat the councilor as you would your own father, understand?!"

Li Hanyu didn't want to be so blunt, but the pain in her shoulder made her scalp tingle and her vision go black.

She never expected Wang Xinfa to be so vicious and ruthless, far exceeding her worst expectations. After all, they had shared a bed, yet he truly showed no affection whatsoever.

Inside the fish tank, Qian Huan was completely dumbfounded.

He probably doesn't remember this part being in the script he and his mother designed.

Why did Mother suddenly add a scene?!
However, Qian Huan reacted quickly, displaying impressive acting skills. He took a deep breath and uttered a single word with deep emotion:

"dad--"

Most people probably wouldn't be able to call someone "Dad" casually, but Qian Huan didn't have that psychological barrier. Anyway, he had never known what his biological father was since he could remember, and he didn't even know if that person was round or flat, or whether he was dead or alive.

Upon hearing the word "Dad," Wang Xinfa's face turned green. He felt as if his bones were about to fall apart, and the five fingers gripping Li Hanyu's shoulder instantly went limp.

He could tell everyone he met that he treated Qian Huan like his "good son," but he absolutely could not tolerate Qian Huan actually calling him "Dad" in public.

Is it okay to just call someone "Dad" like that?

Do you know what? When you yelled like that, I was really... fucking idiot.

Li Hanyu manipulated Qian Huan to achieve a double kill against Wang Xinfa!

"Child, you mustn't..."

Wang Xinfa was held captive for a full second, and by the time he tried to speak up to make amends, it was too late.

Before he could finish speaking, an official standing in the back row, deeply moved by the touching scene of "father and son recognizing each other," couldn't help but let out a soft exclamation and instinctively started clapping.

The low gasp and applause were like a fuse that had been lit.

moment!

"Clap clap-!"

"Snap, snap, snap, snap—!"

Applause of praise echoed repeatedly in the bedroom.

The officials' faces were filled with genuine emotion, as if they were witnessing firsthand the happy reunion of the congressman and his wife, who had married and had a child late in life.

Du Changle's obese body was squeezed into the crowd, and he was also swept up in the atmosphere of this great reunion. His two fat hands had to clap together "sincerely".

I can't not drum, otherwise I'll be too out of place.

Feng Mu stood aside, watching the scene unfold before him, inwardly exclaiming "Wonderful!" and then joined in the applause.

Seeing that Minister Feng had already clapped, Liu Yi and Song Ping'an did not hesitate for a moment and followed suit, clapping their hands extra hard.

Looking at the sudden climax before him, Lu Chenjia couldn't help but reveal a meaningful smile.

He calmly took half a step forward, standing shoulder to shoulder with Wang Xinfa, tilting his head slightly, his lowered voice filled with undisguised amusement:

"Congratulations, Congressman! Now you really have a son. Your family life is so perfect now, it's truly the envy of everyone."

While offering his "sincere" congratulations, he also showed "understanding" concern, saying:
"The councilor should take some time to spend with his family and enjoy quality time together."
Rest assured, we'll handle everything. Whether it's the aftermath of the attack on the special envoy or the overall coordination of Project Octagon...

I, Lu Chenjia, and the entire Guangming Group have an unshirkable responsibility to provide our full support!

Wang Xinfa glanced sideways at Lu Chenjia, their eyes meeting silently amidst the clamor of applause.

His anger surged, and Lu Chenjia's seemingly respectful probing only fueled his rage more than Li Hanyu's "disobedience."

After all, no matter how well Li Hanyu acts, she can't really hurt herself, but Lu Chenjia and the Guangming Group behind him could actually...

Although they are long-term business partners or dining buddies.

But these days, so-called partners are nothing more than a pack of hyenas that gather together by the smell of blood.

When you are strong, they will follow you and devour your flesh; but if you show the slightest weakness, the first to pounce on you will surely be your partners.

Wang Xinfa understood this stark truth all too well.

He has achieved his current status because, along the way, he has eliminated many enemies and thoroughly exploited many partners.

Wang Xinfa glanced sideways at Lu Chenjia and said with a forced smile:
"No need for Mr. Lu to trouble himself. As a member of the Executive Government, I should prioritize my work and the interests of the people in the Nine Districts. However, if I am truly too busy, I will certainly ask for your help when needed. I hope Mr. Lu will not hesitate to lend a hand then."

Lu Chenjia's smile remained bright, seemingly oblivious to the veiled meaning in Wang Xin's words. She even nodded slightly, then took a half-step back with a respectful demeanor, her voice steady:
"Congressman, you flatter me. Your affairs are my affairs, Lu Chenjia's affairs. Guangming Group and I are ready to serve you at any time."

(End of this chapter)