Chapter 289

Hearing this, Shi Dong’s heart immediately panicked.0

He tried to calm himself, wanting to say he hadn’t done anything.0

But his flustered reaction in that moment, when his secret was exposed, had already betrayed him.0

Seeing this, Shen Tianlei’s expression darkened.0

“So, it’s true that you hold a grudge against me?”0

Shi Dong: !!!0

How does he even know that?!0

“No! Brother Lei, you know me better than anyone. How could I possibly hold a grudge against you?”0

He hurriedly defended himself.0

He knew that if he didn’t smooth over these two matters today, his fate would be dire.0

Seeing his nervous demeanor, Shen Tianlei understood everything.0

Disappointment spread across his face.0

“Hmph, I used to know you, but now... I can’t seem to understand you anymore.”0

This statement made it clear that he had completely lost trust in Shi Dong.0

Shi Dong, of course, understood this as well.0

Suddenly, he burst into maniacal laughter, his eyes filled with resentment and bitterness.0

“Shen Tianlei, who do you think you are? You were just a street thug sleeping on the streets before.0

Why is it that we were both thugs, but you ended up marrying a woman like Jin Zhuyan?0

If it weren’t for her, what would you even be?0

Would you have the status and power you have now?0

Why should I always be beneath you, watching you two lovebirds while you order me around?0

What exactly am I lacking compared to you?!”0

The more he spoke, the more twisted his expression became, as if he were on the verge of exploding.0

His demeanor only made Shen Tianlei’s heart grow colder.0

From the very beginning until now, he had never mistreated Shi Dong.0

In all honesty, he had always treated him fairly.0

And he had never once doubted him.0

But now, that trust seemed laughable.0

Shi Dong’s jealousy had turned into hatred.0

He could no longer keep him by his side.0

“Just leave.”0

Shen Tianlei let out a heavy sigh.0

Shi Dong was stunned. He had thought Shen Tianlei wouldn’t let him go.0

Hmph, maybe this was for the best.0

He still had a chance.0

Today, Shen Tianlei had humiliated him in front of everyone, showing no regard for his dignity.0

This humiliation, he would definitely repay!0

And... Zhuyan...0

Once Shen Tianlei was dead, she would be his!0

Shi Dong lowered his head and prepared to turn and leave.0

“Wait.”0

But in the next second, a small figure blocked his path.0

When he saw who it was, Shi Dong clenched his fists.0

It was that damn girl again!0

He glared at Yun Xiaoxiao as if his gaze could pierce through her.0

“What do you want?” he asked in a hostile tone.0

Yun Xiaoxiao wagged her little finger. “You can’t leave yet.”0

Then, she turned to Shen Tianlei, who looked confused, and smiled. “Uncle Tianlei, have you ever heard the phrase ‘letting the tiger return to the mountain’?”0

Hearing this, Jin Zhuyan’s brows furrowed.0

She glanced at Shi Dong, who had his back to them.0

Shen Tianlei wasn’t a fool either. Though he was a rough man, he had risen to his current position not just because of Jin Zhuyan’s help—he had some brains of his own.0

Yun Xiaoxiao had already proven right about the two things she had accused Shi Dong of earlier.0

Now, at this critical moment, she mentioned “letting the tiger return to the mountain.”0

Wasn’t it obvious that she was saying Shi Dong’s hatred remained, and he would later strike back like a ferocious tiger, harming them?0

Glancing at his wife and son, Shen Tianlei’s eyes darkened.0

Anyone who posed a threat to them could not be allowed to live!0

“I understand.”0

He spoke in a low voice, his gaze fixed on Shi Dong.0

As soon as these words were spoken, Shi Dong’s expression froze.0

He knew exactly what this meant!0

He glared viciously at Yun Xiaoxiao.0

Now he understood why Shen Tianlei had suddenly become suspicious of him and had so accurately uncovered his secrets.0

It was all because of this damn girl!0

She must have been the one stirring up trouble!0

With a ferocious look in his eyes, before Shen Tianlei could act, Shi Dong suddenly pulled out a gun and aimed it at Yun Xiaoxiao.0

“You little brat, if you’re not going to let me live, then you’re not going to live either.0

Even if I’m destined to die, I’ll take you down with me!”0

Without hesitation, he pulled the trigger.0

“Xiaoxiao!”0

“Be careful, sis!”0

“Shi Dong, what are you doing?! Stop!”0

The family of three was frantic, rushing forward immediately.0

On the other hand, Mu Yang, Nie Yizhou, Ci Wan, and Zheng Yuner, though initially worried, quickly calmed down the next second.0

Who was Yun Xiaoxiao?0

This kind of amateur move couldn’t possibly harm her.0

Yes, they were that confident.0

Sure enough, just as Jin Zhuyan and her family rushed forward, Yun Xiaoxiao, who had been standing in place, suddenly disappeared.0

The bullet missed, hitting the wall of the courtyard instead.0

Before anyone could react, Yun Xiaoxiao appeared behind Shi Dong in the next second.0

She raised her right hand, summoning a thin, elongated vine.0

The vine shot out, piercing straight into Shi Dong’s heart.0

“Pfft!”0

The vine pierced his heart with pinpoint accuracy.0

Blood gushed from his chest.0

His chest heaved, and he spat out a large pool of blood.0

The crimson blood splattered onto the snow-covered ground, staining it red.0

Shi Dong looked down at the vine protruding from his chest, his eyes wide with shock.0

He opened his mouth, trying to speak, but no words came out.0

In no time, he closed his eyes for good.0

Yun Xiaoxiao retracted the vine.0

Turning around, she saw the stunned family of three.0

She shrugged. “Sorry, I couldn’t help myself.0

If you’re still not satisfied, you can stab him again.”0

She gestured toward Shi Dong’s lifeless body lying on the ground.0

The family of three all twitched their lips in unison.0

“Haha... no need, no need,” Jin Zhuyan said with an awkward laugh.0

But then, her eyes lit up even more as she looked at Yun Xiaoxiao.0

“Xiaoxiao, how about you become my goddaughter?”0

She really liked this little girl.0

“No way! I’m going to marry her when I grow up. If you make her your goddaughter, I won’t have a wife anymore!” Shen Yan immediately protested.0

“You brat, get lost. Take a look at yourself—do you even deserve Xiaoxiao?”0

Shen Tianlei smacked him on the head.0

Shen Yan: ......0

He was definitely not their biological son!1

With Shen Yan’s interruption, Jin Zhuyan’s plan to make Yun Xiaoxiao her goddaughter was cut short.0

Yun Xiaoxiao and the others then boarded a helicopter and returned to where Lu Chen and the others were.0

The next morning, around 9:30, Shen Tianlei arrived with his team.0

Jin Zhuyan and Shen Yan were among them.0

Shen Tianlei chuckled. “This troublemaker insisted on coming along. It’s good for him to get some experience.0

The world’s different now. Being a sheltered flower will only harm him.0

Better for him to adapt early.0

Otherwise, he’ll stay naïve like a fool.”0

Shen Yan: !!!0

Who’s naïve?0

Who’s a fool?!