Chapter 43 Tianheng Society
Nanjiang Second Research Institute.
Chen Yun, wearing a white lab coat, walked briskly out of the laboratory building, holding a lunchbox and hurried towards the staff cafeteria.
"I hope there’s still food at this late hour."
Though her face showed tiredness, Chen Yun’s eyes were bright with anticipation.
The world of physics and mechanics indeed seemed as vast as the ocean, and every new discovery made her feel fulfilled.
If she continued this way, perhaps, she could really develop a better set of experimental methods.
Even, new research conclusions.
Tap tap tap tap!
Then, with quick steps, she brushed past a young woman dressed exquisitely on the road.
"Sister Chen Yun."
"Gao Xue."
They greeted each other with a smile, and Chen Yun hurried to the cafeteria without another thought.
Conversely, the woman named Gao Xue paused, turning back to give Chen Yun’s retreating figure a glance.
"Heh."
The smile on her face faded and Gao Xue disdainfully curled her lip.
Her gold earrings swayed with her turning, and she quickly walked to the entrance of the institute. All the security personnel along the way nodded friendly to her.
Glancing casually, a La Royce with a Flying Eagle logo was parked by the road, surrounded by a young driver and two fast-brand black sedans as escorts.
Seeing her, the young driver quickly opened the rear door for her.
"Xiao Xue." A middle-aged man sitting in the back of the car called her affectionately.
"Dad, how much longer do I have to stay in this dump?"
Gao Xue asked as she entered the car, her face full of impatience: "Acting every day with these people, I really can’t stand it anymore."
"Especially that Chen Yun, reeking of cheap and poverty..."
The middle-aged man raised his eyebrows upon hearing this; the driver understood and quickly drove away.
"Wait until the experiment is over, to be on the safe side."
"Ah, that long? No, I don’t want to stay any longer." Gao Xue complained.
"Listen to me."
"Everything has been arranged, you just need to stay long enough to prove yourself and not expose us."
The middle-aged man spoke in a calm tone, his eyes deep.
"As for that Chen Yun, she is your best stepping stone, I’ve already sent people to investigate her family."
"Although ordinary, you need a bit of patience, just like a hunter..."
His tone became solemn; after hearing his words, Gao Xue reluctantly gave up.
....
[Lin Hao: That car belongs to the Tianheng Society, check if it’s the same one]
In the supermarket, Chen Feng looked at the message on his phone.
Lin Hao had sent a picture, he clicked and saw that it indeed was the same.
[Lin Hao: Have you offended anyone?]
[Tianheng Society isn’t just a small gang, they own quite a few assets, nearly rivaling some conglomerates...]
More messages came in, Chen Feng’s brow furrowed, his confusion deepened.
He had heard of the Tianheng Society.
Or more accurately, his original self had.
It was a major local gang in Nanjiang City, controlling many gray industries.
Previously called the Tianheng Gang, it became the Tianheng Society after growing larger.
But...
When had he come into conflict with this group?
Chen Feng puzzled, his gaze shifted to the supermarket window.
A black car was parked by the roadside, its two occupants had rolled down the window smoking, casually throwing cigarette butts onto the street.
They had followed him three times already, but had not taken any further action against him.
Chen Feng began to doubt their motives.
"Waiting for the right moment to strike?"
"Or, investigating me?"
As the thought crossed his mind, Chen Feng couldn’t help feeling an impulse to have a serious talk with those two tailing him.
Buzz buzz!
His phone vibrated again, Lin Hao had sent another message.
[Lin Hao: Don’t confront the people from Tianheng Society head-on, these guys, they are licensed to carry guns.]
A subtle reminder made Chen Feng rein in his thoughts.
Though he was currently ranked Amateur Eighth in Martial Arts.
But if faced with firearms, it would still be troublesome.
"Adapt as necessary."
He was cautious in his heart, and felt a pressure at the same time.
Chen Feng finally sent Lin Hao a message of thanks, choosing to endure it for now.
Thus time quietly passed, and he lost interest in anything else, always on guard against the black car staking out outside.
Until finally, nearing midnight at twelve o’clock.
Hum!
The engine started, the black car turned on its lights and slowly drove away.
The malice in Perception thus dissipated, and Chen Feng’s tensed nerves slightly relaxed.
"Xiao Yao, pack up, we’re almost heading home."
Li Hongxia’s voice rang out, and Chen Feng gradually gathered his thoughts.
Then, together with the others, he cleaned the supermarket, and Xu Yao also voluntarily helped to put the mop back in place.
A loud whoosh.
The three walked out of the supermarket, and the rolling shutter door was pulled down and locked.
"Let’s go, Xiao Feng."
"Okay, Sister Hongxia, take it slow on the road."
"Goodbye, Brother Chen Feng."
This time, without waiting for Li Hongxia to remind her, Xu Yao sat on the back of the electric bike and hugged the other party, calling out proactively.
Chen Feng waved to her gently, and they bid farewell.
Watching the mother and daughter disappear at the corner of the street, Chen Feng quietly surveyed his surroundings.
His gaze was wary, his Perception vastly amplified.
Tock-tock!
The sound of footsteps arose, he walked leisurely, more vigilant than any other moment before.
By the roadside barbecue stall, charcoal burned, white smoke wafted up.
The slightly charred aroma of meat hit his face; a few drunken men by the stall were flushed red from drinking.
He withdrew his gaze, passing several alley entrances.
After a full fifteen minutes, Chen Feng finally returned to his apartment building.
Click!
Immediately, the apartment door opened, then was gently closed.
Only after surveying the apartment and conscientiously Perceiving did Chen Feng breathe a sigh of relief.
"No one has been inside."
Certain of that, he rarely felt relaxed, and quickly felt hungry.
Immediately, Chen Feng went to open the refrigerator, eating three bags of bread, two boxes of milk, and two Energy Bars before feeling his hunger fade.
He then glanced at the almost empty fridge.
Only a few bags of bread and milk, and half a bag of frozen beef remained.
Chen Feng shook his head silently.
"Need to stock up tomorrow..."
With that thought, he exhaled.
Perhaps affected by being followed, and the existence of Tianheng Society behind the scenes.
He felt a bit of irritation arise in his heart.
Without deliberately suppressing it with his Will, Chen Feng promptly proceeded to the bathroom and turned on the shower.
Splatter!
Water flowed down, drenching his body.
Muscle contours deeply defined, veins and blood vessels sporadically visible.
Under the dim yellow light, with the cool rinse of the water, Chen Feng’s thoughts gradually became clearer.
"First find out who is behind the scenes."
"If possible to talk, we’ll talk; if possible to compromise, we’ll compromise..."
Chen Feng’s eyes regained their calm, his hand swiftly turned off the shower.
"If differences are irreconcilable..."
A cold light flashed in his eyes, he grabbed a towel to wipe off the water, and while still tired, went back to his bedroom to lie down on the bed.
His Martial Arts practice was just improving, and he was about to contact the Martial Arts Sect.
He would not allow anyone to disrupt his future path.
So...
Slowly closing his eyes, Chen Feng’s consciousness sank, entering the Dream World again.
"Whoever you are... don’t force me."