Huo Tianyu, The Two-Faced Man, The Fierce Battle of Nanshan

Two days later, at night, in a hotel room.

"Brother Jun, Da Biao has already helped arrange the people to launder the ransom money. We can go directly to them when we get the money," Xiao Shuai said while gnawing on a chicken leg.

Zhao Yan nodded, then looked towards Fei Zai.

Fei Zai put down his bowl and chopsticks: "These past two days, Er Pi and I have been staking out near the Huo family. We discovered that Huo Tianyu goes out every night to a villa in Nanshan. But we don't know what he's going there for."

Nanshan was secluded, surrounded by forests and mountains, and located near the sea. Many wealthy people built summer villas there to escape the heat.

"Oh?" Zhao Yan's eyes lit up as he smiled, "It doesn't matter what he's going there for. What's important is that the Nanshan area is relatively remote, perfect for us to take action."

"You're right, Brother Jun. We've already scouted the getaway route. It's really convenient over there. Even the heavens are helping us," Er Pi said excitedly.

Zhao Yan slammed the table: "Tomorrow morning we'll go to the temple first to get our weapons. Then we'll take action at night on the road from the city to Nanshan. We'll give Huo Tianyu a nice surprise."

"Brother Luo, should we call Da Biao now to notify him?" Fei Zai asked.

After pondering, Zhao Yan said, "Let's call him tomorrow afternoon. Get him to bring a van over too."

............

Three days later, at a temple near Taihe Pier.

Zhao Yan had his hair neatly combed. Wearing a white shirt with black pants and sleeves rolled up, he held three incense sticks in his hands and respectfully bowed three times towards the Buddha statue in the hall.

Then he turned around to face the four men before him. Taking off his glasses, he slowly opened his mouth, "Five years ago, my brothers and I were ambitious and followed Older Brother Cai to make a name for ourselves. Older Brother Cai became the leader of the Green Headscarf Gang and eventually turned it into the Pengcheng Group. For a time, he and I enjoyed great success."

"Three months ago, the police force carried out a thunderous crackdown on Pengcheng Group. Older Brother Cai was sentenced to life in prison. But luckily, with the Buddha's blessings, I, Luo Jiajun, managed to escape."

"Fortune tellers said I was destined to achieve great success at the cost of many lives. But I don't believe in fate. I think that for those of us living this lifestyle, we control our own fates. Huo Tianyu has many bodyguards, so this job is very risky. Anyone who wants to back out can leave now."

Da Lei, Er Pi, Fei Zai and Xiao Shuai were silent. None took a step back. They had never thought of abandoning Luo Jiajun.

"Very good. No one's leaving right? You guys deserve to be my brothers," Zhao Yan smiled. Now he understood why Luo Jiajun insisted on letting these four men live peaceful lives even though he was an undercover cop.

Even if you were an undercover cop or had a heart of stone, being with guys like these for a long time, you wouldn't be able to sell them out, much less catch them yourself.

Taking a deep breath and putting his glasses back on, Zhao Yan checked his Rolex watch: "Let's get to work."

There was no elaborate plan this time because Huo Tianyu had many bodyguards. They would just have to tough it out.

The only thing they planned in advance was the location of the attack and getaway route.

The four men picked up the black bags at their feet.

The five men left the temple. Zhao Yan and Da Lei took one car, while Xiao Shuai, Er Pi and Fei Zai took another.

In the car, Zhao Yan loaded his gun and tucked two grenades into his clothes. He also put on a bandit hat.

"Drive."

Da Lei started the ignition and drove off swiftly.

............

8 pm, Huo residence.

"Dad, I have to go out to attend an event."

Wearing a gray suit, Huo Tianyu looked prim and proper as he spoke to Huo Xiaoqi who was sitting on the sofa.

Before Huo Xiaoqi could respond, Mrs. Huo was the first to speak up, "Lately you've been going out for events quite often?"

"Mom, I can't help it. Dad's giving me more and more responsibilities, so naturally there are more events to attend," Huo Tianyu gave a helpless smile.

Huo Xiaoqi indifferently said, "Young people should keep themselves busy. You'll have plenty of time to rest when you're old. Go on, don't be late."

"I know, Dad, Mom, I'm going." Only after hugging his mother did Huo Tianyu turn to leave.

Outside the villa, three cars were already waiting - an armored Rolls Royce and two Mercedes Benzes.

Including the drivers, there were a total of twelve bodyguards.

Everyone was armed.

"Young Master, please get in the car," seeing Huo Tianyu come out, a man with a three-seven haircut next to the Rolls Royce quickly helped open the car door obsequiously.

After Huo Tianyu got into the car, he closed the door and went around to the other side to get in, sitting next to Huo Tianyu.

The man was called Xu Tian. He was Huo Tianyu's assistant, but in fact just helped him do his dirty work.

"Is everything arranged?" Huo Tianyu asked.

Xu Tian fawned, "Don't worry Young Master. The chick tonight is innocent and tender. Her skin is so smooth it oozes water. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

"Good then." Huo Tianyu grinned.

Deep down in Xu Tian's eyes flashed a hint of fear.

As Huo Tianyu's lackey, he knew Huo Tianyu's true face all too well. In others' eyes, Huo Tianyu was an outstanding and cultivated son of a rich family.

But in fact, Huo Tianyu had a twisted mentality. He enjoyed strangling women when he climaxed during sex, often killing them.

And possibly due to overly strict upbringing when he was young, beneath his graceful demeanor he also had a rather paranoid violent streak, enjoying beating women.

Either they were strangled to death or beaten to death by him.

The last one was played to death by him last night. Then Xu Tian helped him find another one from the countryside.

Tonight there may be another wronged soul born.

Xu Tian silently recited Amitabha in his heart. Having helped Huo Tianyu do so many bad things, he felt guilty.

The three cars drove out of the city into Nanshan.

The surroundings instantly became desolate.

In the car, Huo Tianyu crossed his legs elegantly, sipping red wine, looking forward to tonight's new toy.

The ride over to see the new toy was when he felt most excited, because his anticipation was at its peak.

Suddenly, the car stopped as the driver slammed the brakes. Due to the abrupt halt, the red wine in Huo Tianyu's hand also spilled.

"What's going on! How're you driving!" Before Huo Tianyu could get angry, Xu Tian already scolded loudly.

Shortly after, someone from the car in front got out and walked over to the window, "Young Master, there's a stalled car blocking the road ahead."

The rest of the bodyguards all got out and surrounded Huo Tianyu's Rolls Royce, vigilantly surveying their surroundings.

"Go take a look," somewhat annoyed, Huo Tianyu knitted his brows and spoke to Xu Tian.

Just as Xu Tian opened the car door to get out, a fierce volley of gunshots shattered the quiet night on the mountain.

"Ratatatatata... Bang! Bang!"

Caught completely off guard, three of Huo Tianyu's bodyguards were shot dead on the spot, while another two were injured, letting out screams of agony. The rest quickly took cover to return fire.

"Ambush! Protect the Young Master!"

"Young Master, don't get out of the car no matter what!" the head bodyguard yelled as he shot back.

Inside the car, Huo Tianyu was no longer as composed as before. His face was pale white as he trembled in fear.

"I knew there'd be retribution for all the bad things I did!" Xu Tian wailed as he broke down in tears, even wetting himself.

"Reverse! Protect the Young Master and retreat!"

The Rolls Royce driver started reversing.

The other bodyguards provided covering fire towards the hill.

"Vroom vroom..."

Accompanying the engine roar, a Tiguan charged out from behind and rammed into the Rolls Royce, blocking its retreat path. Right after, Da Biao stuck half his body out of the Tiguan's sunroof, clutching an AK as he swept fire.

"Motherf*cker, put your guns down if you don't wanna die!"

"Ratatatata..."

The bullet spray precisely outlined the human bodies, all hitting the car, spewing showers of sparks.

Huo Tianyu's bodyguards persisted in fighting back.

On the hill, Zhao Yan and Er Pi had already started closing in on the road while firing away.

Perhaps it was because the gun had been blessed by the Buddha, Zhao Yan could never aim his gun properly. It was a merciful gun, and had nothing to do with his poor marksmanship.

He exchanged fire with a bodyguard hiding behind a Mercedes several times, but all the bullets missed their target.

Seizing the moment when his opponent ducked down to reload, Zhao Yan calmly took out a grenade and tossed it over.

Boom!

In an instant, both man and car were blown sky high.

Grenades blessed by the Buddha sure are effective.

In that explosive moment, Huo Tianyu peed his pants.

Faced with such intense firepower, the remaining bodyguards instantly lost the will to resist, threw down their weapons and surrendered.

After all, their pay only allowed them to resist to this point. They had already done their utmost duty.