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Chapter 206 Big Buyer of Unknown Origin
The yellow-haired young man who broke in from outside was Ma Donghe’s younger brother Chen Yingjun.

There were other customers in the store, some were sitting on benches waiting to get their medicine, and some were talking quietly with Master Lin about their illnesses.

Seeing this scene, everyone couldn't help but be a little surprised.

Fang Cheng's eyes shone, and then he walked towards Chen Yingjun calmly and whispered:

"Stop yelling and come inside with me to talk."

After saying that, he took him quickly into a lounge in the inner room.

Click.

The door was locked, blocking out some of the noise outside.

Under the dim incandescent light, Chen Yingjun was sweating profusely, and his face was covered with dust and blood, making him look extremely disheveled.

He looked at Fang Cheng anxiously, muttering in a panic:

"Mr. Fang, please think of a way to save my brother..."

Fang Cheng frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice:
"Calm down first and tell me what's going on."

As if feeling the steady power brought by Fang Cheng's voice, Chen Yingjun's panicked mood was slightly stabilized.

He then took a deep breath, raised his hand to wipe the blood and sweat off his face, and said with a trembling mouth:
"This time, everything was ruined by the remaining batch of firearms. A few days ago, Brother Donghe finally contacted a big buyer. He thought he could clear out the inventory all at once before the New Year and make a fortune. In the future, the brothers will be able to live a stable life with him."

"Who would have thought that these guys looked generous but actually had evil intentions. We agreed on the price and the delivery location, but when it came to the transaction last night, they suddenly took out an 'additional agreement' that we had never seen before and demanded changes to the terms of the transaction. Not only did they lower the price to an absurd level, but they also attached a bunch of harsh conditions. It was clear that they wanted to take advantage of us."

"Brother Donghe couldn't swallow this insult, so he argued with them on the spot. After a few words, the two sides came to blows."

"They were so numerous and powerful, and they had weapons with them. The brothers were caught off guard and many were killed or injured. In order to protect everyone, Brother Donghe was also seriously injured. He is now being held in the abandoned garbage disposal plant in the southern suburbs..."

Hearing this, Fang Cheng's eyes fixed, and he looked at Chen Yingjun with scrutiny, and asked:

"How did you escape?"

Chen Yingjun shuddered slightly, as if recalling a nightmare scene. He swallowed his saliva and stammered:
"We were surrounded and the gun barrels were almost against our heads. We had no way to resist and could only admit defeat and surrender."

"But those bastards were so cruel that they dragged me and the remaining brothers to a corner of the factory, punched and kicked us, hit us in the vital parts, cursed us, and threatened to throw us into the garbage incinerator."

"The brothers were beaten so hard that they screamed in agony. Some of them were breathing less than inhaling. I thought I was going to die there."

Chen Yingjun paused, the fear on his face became more intense, and then he said:

"Just before dawn, someone came hurriedly and whispered something in the leader's ear. The leader's face changed, and then he let me go."

"But before releasing me, the leader also threatened me to raise 500 million in ransom and deliver it to the designated location within three days. If I am one minute late, Brother Donghe and the rest of the brothers will be killed."

At this point, Chen Yingjun's eyes instantly turned red, and his voice was filled with tears and helplessness:
"But, Mr. Fang, where can I get so much money? We are already short of money, and time is so tight. I really can't think of a solution, so I can only come to you..."

As Chen Yingjun spoke, the grown man was so anxious that tears started to fall from his eyes.

He looked at the man in front of him with mysterious abilities as if he was grasping at his last straw.

Fang Cheng did not reply, but stared at Chen Yingjun with eyes as sharp as a hawk.

That gaze seemed to see through him completely, exploring every hidden detail.

Just as Chen Yingjun was feeling uncomfortable being stared at and was beginning to feel uneasy.

Fang Cheng suddenly stretched out his hand and quickly searched his body.

Soon, a small black object the size of a fingernail with a metallic luster was pulled out from the inside of Chen Yingjun's collar.

"what is this?"

Chen Yingjun's face was full of confusion and a hint of fear.

Fang Cheng withdrew his hand with a serious expression and said in a cold voice:
"It should be a tracking device for positioning. They deliberately let you come back. I guess they want to use this thing to find your lair and catch you all in one fell swoop, or..."

At this point, Fang Cheng's tone suddenly paused, his eyes flashing with a stern look as if cold stars:
"And by the way, let's see who else is willing to wade into this muddy water!"

Chen Yingjun realized something when he heard this, and his face turned even paler in an instant.

"These bastards, damn..."

He cursed through gnashing teeth, his body shaking with anger and fear.

The blood scabs that had already solidified on his body began to bleed again due to the violent movements, staining his already tattered clothes red.

Fang Cheng frowned, thinking secretly in his heart, and glanced at the shocking wounds on Chen Yingjun's body.

Without further delay, he quickly took out the medicine box from the cabinet and gave him some quick treatment.

While using tweezers to pick up a cotton ball soaked in medicine and clean the wound, he asked:
"Do you know the specific origins of those people?"

Chen Yingjun endured the pain and shook his head weakly:
"They just appeared out of nowhere. We had never dealt with them before, and they came and killed people right away."

"But... some of them have foreign accents. Dong Hyuk was introduced to them by a friend..."

Fang Cheng frowned slightly, then asked about the specific location where Ma Donghe was detained, as well as the approximate number of the other party's personnel and firepower equipment.

After applying the medicine to Chen Yingjun and bandaging his wound, he continued to instruct in a deep voice:

"After you got out, you pretended that you were only here to treat your injuries, and then drove to another place. Along the way, you made anxious phone calls and said you wanted to find other people to raise money."

"Remember, don't let yourself get caught. Those guys are definitely watching you in the dark."

"As for rescuing Ma Dong Hyuk, don't worry, I will help. Don't get involved. Now just do as I say and try your best to calm the stalker."

Chen Yingjun looked hesitant, his eyes full of confusion and worry.

When her eyes met Fang Cheng's bright and determined gaze, she couldn't help but think of the amazing things he had done in the past, and finally she gritted her teeth and nodded.

After taking care of his injuries and calming himself down, Chen Yingjun followed Fang Cheng's instructions and pretended to run out of the clinic in a hurry.

While using his bandaged right hand to loudly call for money, he got into a car parked on the side of the road, quickly started the car, and drove away.

Inside the clinic, Fang Cheng stood quietly behind the window.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze seemed to penetrate the glass as if it were real, locking onto the street outside, not missing any movement.

Sure enough, after a few seconds, a black car that had been lurking in the shadows not far away started its engine like a wolf that had smelled its prey and sped off in the direction Chen Yingjun had left.

The slanting sunlight just happened to shine on the window of the car. Through the bright glass, you could see the people inside clearly.

They were all strange men with unfriendly faces and fierce eyes, like desperadoes who had just stepped out of a sea of blood and swords.

After confirming that they had walked far away and disappeared at the end of the street, Fang Cheng's expression became more solemn.

I just noticed something was wrong and became more careful.

So he used the "Scavenger's Eye" to examine Chen Yingjun's body and found a tracker hidden on his body.

The other party's actions were obviously planned for a long time and they were well prepared.

It is definitely not a simple case of thieves robbing each other, and it is very likely that they are targeting me.

Several suspects quickly flashed through Fang Cheng's mind.

The Red Tiger Gang? The Noah Organization? Or the Special Search Team?

Judging from their style of doing things, it doesn't seem like it was done by the official authorities.

If they really were members of the special search team, there would be no need to take such a long detour and follow them stealthily. They could just use various search and detection methods.

So… “Ah Cheng, are you okay?”

While he was thinking, Lin Fusheng walked over with steady steps and looked at Fang Cheng with concern.

At the same time, Wen Xin and Wen Huiyi, mother and daughter, were also staring at him closely, also revealing their worry.

Wen Xin immediately ran to Fang Cheng, took his hand, and asked crisply:

"Brother, if you encounter any difficulties, tell me and I can help you."

While speaking, she quietly blinked her big amber eyes, as if telling a little secret between them.

Wen Huiyi pursed her lips, her eyes full of concern for the young man in front of her.

Fang Cheng shook his head slightly, raised a smile, and said in a relaxed manner:
"It's nothing serious. Ma Dong Hyuk lost a lot of money gambling during the New Year and was stripped naked and locked in a mahjong parlor. He had no choice but to send his little brother to borrow money from me. I didn't have the money to lend him, so I asked him to find someone else."

Master Lin nodded slightly when he heard this, with an expression of understanding on his face.

I did hear Chen Yingjun calling to borrow money just now.

Then, as if performing magic, he suddenly took out a bright and festive red envelope from his clothes and handed it to Fang Cheng.

Fang Cheng was stunned when he saw this, and subconsciously said:

"Ah, do I have one too?"

I just saw Master Lin giving Wen Huiyi a red envelope, saying it was a year-end bonus.

After all, I was just here to help out occasionally and learn some skills, and I wasn't a formal employee, so I didn't think much about it.

"It's just a small token of my appreciation."

Master Lin laughed heartily, and the laughter echoed in the room, dispelling the somewhat solemn atmosphere:
"You've been busy here, so how can I, as your master, be stingy? Over the past few months, the clinic has been able to run smoothly thanks to you."

Having said that, without giving Fang Cheng a chance to refuse, he stretched out his big hand and forced the money into his palm.

Afterwards, Master Lin slowly took out a smaller red envelope and handed it to Wen Xin, who ran to the side to pour tea for the guests.

Wen Xin's eyes suddenly lit up when she saw this.

But she felt a little embarrassed, shaking her head like a rattle, with her hands behind her back, and said shyly:

"Grandpa Lin, I don't want it. I'm just helping mom with some work."

Wen Huiyi also waved her hand and said:
"That's right, Master Lin, you really don't have to be so polite."

Master Lin pretended to be angry, but his smile remained unchanged:
"How can that be possible? This is New Year's money given by the elders to the younger generation. It is for good luck. Take it!"

As he said this, he still stuffed the red envelope into the little girl's hands.

Wen Xin glanced at her mother, carefully took the red envelope, and quickly bowed politely:
"Thank you, Grandpa Lin."

Then, like a happy little rabbit, he jumped to Wen Huiyi, and after getting his mother's permission, his smile became even brighter.

She couldn't help but hold the red envelope in front of her eyes and looked at it carefully. The bright red color made her face blush.

Looking at this scene, Fang Cheng's heart seemed to be gently brushed by a warm current, dispelling some of the haze brought about by Ma Donghe's incident.

His thoughts turned, and he thought about how to rescue Ma Dong Hyuk without revealing his true identity and at the same time getting the person out safely.

The other party has set a trap in such a high-profile manner.

The garbage disposal plant where Ma Donghe was kidnapped might also be a carefully prepared trap.

but--

Fang Cheng must go to save people.

And we must cut the Gordian knot and resolve the issue quickly!

The Spring Festival is approaching, and tomorrow is New Year’s Eve, the day for family gatherings.

Fang Cheng didn't want to leave any hidden dangers at this time and not be able to have a stable and peaceful new year.

What's more, Ma Dong Hyuk encountered danger while doing things for him.

And his family must be looking forward to his return home for a reunion at this moment.

Fang Cheng could truly empathize with that feeling of anticipation.

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The southern suburbs of Dongdu City.

The afterglow of the setting sun was like broken golden gauze, sprinkling on the rusty iron walls of the garbage recycling plant.

As the light gets dimmer, the temperature drops rapidly.

A gust of cold wind swept in, rushing through the empty and dilapidated factory area.

Garbage debris and white plastic bags were lifted high and flew around like a group of ferocious ghosts.

Inside the six-story factory building, a pungent stench permeated the cold air, making people feel nauseous.

"Cough cough..."

A few weak coughs were heard from the deep darkness where even the setting sun could not reach.

Ma Dong Hyuk was tied up and fastened to a worn-out chair.

Behind him was a bottomless pit with a diameter of tens of meters.

It was like a giant beast that was choosing its prey, with its huge black mouth open.

The edge of the pit was littered with all kinds of garbage, including rotten wooden boards, broken plastic, and twisted metal.

The layers upon layers are crumbling, and it seems that they will collapse at any time and fill up the dark abyss even more.

The chair under Ma Donghe's butt was located at the edge of the pit, a few centimeters away from the wall.

If it moves a little further back, it will fall along the dirty cement wall of the cave and be buried with the unprocessed garbage.

At this moment, Ma Dong Hyuk's face was as pale as paper and his lips were cracked.

The wounds on his body burst open as the rope cut deeply into his flesh, and blood continued to seep out, soaking his already torn and dirty clothes red.

This is located at the highest point of the entire waste treatment plant, at the top of the well used to bury degradable waste.

There was dead silence all around, with only the faint sound of sobbing coming from the pipes at the bottom of the cave, which made people feel cold.

Suddenly, the silence was broken by the chaotic sound of footsteps on the iron stairs.

Hearing the sound getting closer, Ma Donghe suddenly became a little excited and looked up.

pat.

I saw a dim incandescent lamp lit above my head.

The dazzling light instantly dispelled some of the darkness, but it also made the surrounding desolation and gloom more clearly visible.

Immediately afterwards, a group of people of various sizes walked along the aisle at the edge of the pit.

(End of this chapter)