PFC Chapter 1183 Release
Chapter 1183 Release
"Secret? Miss Tang, I don't understand what you mean!"
"I, Tang Long, am nothing more than a stray dog who has been kicked out of the Jiang family. I live in constant fear and hiding, so how could I possibly know any 'secrets'?"
Tang Long guessed that Yan Lü, as the supervisor of secular martial artists, would not dare to touch him lightly without solid evidence.
This is the source of his confidence to openly act like a rogue in front of Tang Ran.
In his view, no matter how powerful Yan Lü is, he cannot arbitrarily accuse people without any basis; otherwise, how can he maintain his authority?
"You don't need to play dumb. Jiang Zhenyue's recent actions are unusual, and the Huangfu and Situ families have even joined forces to besiege you, which is quite rare. If you don't know any crucial information, why would they go to such lengths?"
Knowing that Tang Long wouldn't cooperate obediently, Tang Ran asked in return.
"Miss Tang, you're really wronging me!"
Tang Long took a half step back, feigning innocence. "I have nothing to do with Jiang Zhenyue anymore. How could I know anything about his affairs? Besides, if I really had a secret, would I be hiding in this dilapidated toilet? I would have already used the secret to exchange for benefits!"
Tang Ran was speechless for a moment. She didn't expect that Tang Long would still be so stubborn even when he was forced to this point.
She wanted to simply detain Tang Long to save trouble, but the rules of the Yan Brigade were in place, and she couldn't forcibly control someone based on mere "guessing".
Tang Long breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she didn't move. Just as he was about to take the opportunity to slip out the door, Jiang Xiaochuan's leisurely voice came from behind him: "Boss Tang, you acted quite well. It's a pity you're not an actor."
Tang Long's body stiffened abruptly. He slowly turned around and asked warily, "What do you want?"
He wasn't afraid of Tang Ran, but he was somewhat intimidated by Jiang Xiaochuan—this kid never acted according to common sense, and who knew what outrageous things he might do.
"I don't want anything."
Jiang Xiaochuan straightened up and took two steps forward. "I just feel that Boss Tang left in too much of a hurry—you didn't seem to ask me before you left, did you?"
Tang Long gripped the concealment bead in his pocket, his voice laced with bravado, "Whether I leave or not is none of your business."
"Well, it's a relationship..."
Jiang Xiaochuan casually threatened, "It's not a big deal. I just saw the Huangfu family members at the mall entrance a while ago, and they haven't gone far yet."
“If I were to shout ‘Tang Long is here’ right now, do you think they would come running right away? After all, they’ve been looking for you pretty urgently.”
"you!"
Tang Long was so angry that his chest heaved, but he dared not retaliate. He knew all too well the Huangfu family's methods. Those people didn't have as many rules as Yan Lü. Once caught, they might just disappear.
"Jiang Xiaochuan, don't go too far!"
Tang Long gritted his teeth, his voice trembling, "Aren't you just taking this opportunity to get revenge on me? How are you any different from the Huangfu family!"
"The difference is huge."
Jiang Xiaochuan shrugged, then suddenly turned to Tang Ran and winked, "I did this to uphold justice and help Yan Brigade nip potential threats in the bud."
Tang Ran turned her face away expressionlessly, but was speechless inside.
This guy clearly has ulterior motives, but he insists on making it sound so high-sounding.
Seeing that she didn't respond, Jiang Xiaochuan didn't mind and turned to Tang Long, saying, "If you tell me, I can still help you deal with it. If you don't tell me..."
He glanced meaningfully at the doorway.
Tang Long's expression shifted as he weighed the ruthlessness of the Huangfu family against the difficulty of dealing with Jiang Xiaochuan.
Suddenly, an idea popped into his head.
Since Tang Ran didn't use any means to force him to answer, it means that the other party was indeed bound by rules and regulations.
"Miss Tang!"
Tang Long looked at Tang Ran and raised his voice, "You saw it too! Jiang Xiaochuan is trying to force me to my death! Since I'm going to die anyway, I might as well fight to the death!"
He deliberately feigned a fight with Jiang Xiaochuan, while secretly observing Tang Ran's expression:
"If the two of us were to fight here, it would definitely cause a huge commotion! If innocent people are injured or panic is caused, can you take responsibility for that?"
These words struck Tang Ran's weak spot precisely.
As a regulator, her primary responsibility is to maintain order and prevent conflicts between civilian martial artists from affecting ordinary citizens.
More importantly, headquarters had already given clear instructions:
Except in emergencies, armed conflicts must not be escalated in public places.
Although Tang Long is a prime suspect, without conclusive evidence, she cannot afford to escalate the conflict rashly.
Tang Ran's expression changed slightly. After a moment of contemplation, she finally spoke in a cold voice: "You may leave."
"Are you just going to let him go like that?"
Jiang Xiaochuan raised an eyebrow, clearly not expecting Tang Ran to actually let him go.
"The duty of the Flame Brigade is to maintain stability, not to create chaos."
Tang Ran's tone was icy, "You've already demonstrated your martial arts prowess in public, do you want to cause any more trouble?"
She stepped aside to make way and said to Tang Long, "You'd better watch yourself."
Tang Long felt like he had been granted a pardon and quickly dragged Zhao Qiankun out of the restroom, not forgetting to give Jiang Xiaochuan a smug look before leaving.
Watching the two figures flee in panic, Jiang Xiaochuan frowned and finally sighed helplessly.
If he insists on keeping Tang Long here, this stubborn girl sent by the Yan Brigade will definitely fight him.
Damaging the officials would cause endless trouble, and besides... deep down he didn't want to be her enemy.
They could only watch helplessly as Tang Long slipped away.
"It's really troublesome..."
Jiang Xiaochuan frowned inwardly.
On the other hand, Tang Long's so-called "leaving" was simply moving from the toilet on the east side of the mall to another, more secluded toilet on the west side.
Although the environment here is just as bad, it is indeed a temporary hiding place.
The moment Tang Long stepped into the cubicle, the schadenfreude on his face vanished instantly, replaced by barely suppressed rage.
"This bastard!!"
He slammed his fist hard on the partition, making a dull thud.
Jiang Xiaochuan has already set his sights on him, and there's no guarantee that something won't go wrong.
Zhao Qiankun huddled to the side, not daring to breathe.
After a long while, he cautiously spoke: "Boss... there's something I'm not sure if I should say?"
"Speak!" Tang Long growled impatiently.
"Do you... really know some secret that you shouldn't know?"
Zhao Qiankun asked tentatively.
Tang Long's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he stared intently at Zhao Qiankun.
He grabbed Zhao Qiankun by the collar, pulled him close, and his voice was forced out through clenched teeth, carrying an undisguised threat:
"The less you know about certain things, the longer you live. If you dare to ask even one more word, I'll shut you up forever."
"You've misunderstood! Boss, how could I dare to inquire!"
Zhao Qiankun quickly waved his hand, "What I mean is... since this is a hot potato, it's too hot to handle, but it's a pity to throw it away, can we think of a way?"
"To cleverly pin this 'unspeakable secret' on Jiang Xiaochuan? To divert the attention of the Huangfu family, the Situ family, and even Yan Lü to him?"