Chapter 209: The Mastermind Behind the Scenes

Li Dong felt he could handle it, but in reality, he had overestimated himself.

The 300 meters was proving challenging. By the time he was halfway, Li Dong was already panting and covered in sweat.

Seeing this, Su Yu quickly said, "Senior, let me carry some of these books too. It'll be easier with two people."

"Sure!"

As soon as Su Yu finished speaking, Li Dong stopped, agreeing readily.

Su Yu was slightly taken aback. Did he not realize that she was being polite? She had already expected him not to follow the script, and now it seemed like she had only made things harder for herself.

Li Dong didn't care what she was thinking. He promptly divided the pile of books into two, taking the heavier stack himself. Smiling, he said, "I'm a man, so it's fine if I suffer a bit. You should carry fewer books, junior."

Su Yu was both amused and exasperated. She really wanted to ask if Li Dong had a girlfriend.

With a man like this, any woman who dated him would be cursed for eight lifetimes. He was just too petty.

Seeing Su Yu reluctantly start carrying the remaining books, Li Dong asked, "Why is it just you carrying all these books?"

"Previously, a classmate helped me, but he had to leave for something, so I let him go first."

Su Yu responded sullenly, thinking to herself: He helped me alone back then without even complaining, unlike you.

Li Dong didn't mind and asked, "Your military training isn't over yet?"

"Not until the day after tomorrow."

Su Yu answered vaguely, her enthusiasm not high.

Seeing this, Li Dong smiled and didn't press further. It was only when they reached the apartment building that he said, "Should I leave the books here?"

Su Yu nodded. After Li Dong put the books down, she smiled and said, "Thank you, senior."

"Not at all."

Li Dong casually replied and turned to leave.

Before he could take a step, someone called out, "Su Yu, do you know this guy?"

Li Dong looked over and said, "Bai Su, just admit it, are you following me?"

"Go away!"

Bai Su huffed and glared at him.

"It's impossible; you must be following me. What a coincidence that we keep running into each other."

"I don't want to see you either!"

Bai Su was also frustrated. She was just wandering around and happened to run into Li Dong.

Seeing that the two of them were ignoring her, Su Yu quickly interjected, "Chairperson Bai, do you know Senior Li Dong?"

"Chairperson? Bai Su, when did you become chairperson?" Li Dong asked, surprised by the title.

Bai Su disdainfully avoided explaining. Instead, Su Yu spoke up, "Senior Li Dong, Bai Su is the vice chairperson of the student council. Didn't you know?"

Li Dong snorted, thinking she was just a vice chairperson of the college's student council, not even the school's. 

Bai Su noticed his expression and knew what he was thinking. She huffed and stayed silent.

Seeing Su Yu's curious gaze, Bai Su said, "Su Yu, let me give you some advice: it's best not to get involved with this person. You'll regret it later if you do."

Li Dong, feeling disgruntled, thought, "I'm still here. Are you treating me like I'm dead?"

Before he could respond, Su Yu asked curiously, "Chairperson Bai, what's going on between you and Senior Li Dong?"

"Don't misunderstand!"

Li Dong quickly interrupted, "I'm not familiar with Bai Su. Junior, I advise you not to get too close to her. She's a troublemaker, and once you're involved, you won't be able to escape."

Bai Su, enraged, was about to speak but saw Li Dong swiftly leave.

Seeing Li Dong truly gone, Bai Su's face turned purple with anger. She told Su Yu, "Junior, what I said earlier was sincere. Don't get too close to him; it's not worth it."

Having said that, Bai Su ignored Su Yu's reaction and turned to leave.

Once both of them had disappeared from sight, Su Yu remarked with a wry smile, "Is this the drama of unrequited love?"

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Li Dong walked quickly, only relaxing once he was out of Jiang University.

He had no problem with encountering Bai Su, but he dreaded her bringing up Huang Shanshan.

Every time she mentioned it, Li Dong felt frustrated. Even though it had nothing to do with him, Bai Su insisted on creating trouble.

Thankfully, she didn't bring it up this time. Otherwise, Li Dong might have wanted to silence her.

At the opposite side of the school gate, Li Dong got into his car. As soon as he got in, Zhou Haidong said, "President Li, we found the people."

"So soon?"

"It's quite a coincidence. You asked Wang Cheng to keep an eye on those two convenience stores, right? Today, someone came to spy on them, and Wang Cheng's team managed to catch them."

Li Dong's expression darkened. He had only asked them to be cautious, but it turned out these people were bold enough to continue their actions.

Three out of five convenience stores had been vandalized. This was already outrageous. The police were monitoring the area, and patrol cars frequently circled around Far Horizon's stores.

For them to dare to come at this time showed they had guts!

Li Dong's face grew grim as he asked, "Have they revealed anything?"

"Not yet, but Wang Cheng's team should be able to find out."

Just then, Zhou Haidong's phone rang.

After checking the caller ID, Zhou Haidong said, "It's Wang Cheng calling."

Li Dong nodded, "Answer it and find out the situation."

Zhou Haidong answered the call, spoke for a few moments, then frowned and said, "President Li, this situation is a bit strange."

"What's the matter?"

"Wang Cheng said these vandals are associated with Hu Wanlin. Although they aren't from Hu Wanlin's company, they are specifically hired by Hu Wanlin's company to collect debts."

"Hu Wanlin, really?" Li Dong frowned.

Thinking of Zhou Haidong's earlier words, Li Dong asked, "Since they're Hu Wanlin's people, what's strange about it?"

Zhou Haidong said, "Wang Cheng mentioned that although these people are debt collectors for Hu Wanlin, he happens to know one of them and feels something is off."

"Who is it?"

"It's Wang Fei's people."

"Wang Fei?"

"Yes, the person who was following you last time, the owner of Feiyang Bar."

Li Dong recalled and his expression darkened slightly. He asked, "Are you saying Wang Fei is behind this?"

Wang Fei had ample reason for revenge.

Since Li Dong had ordered his legs to be broken, even though not many knew about it, Wang Fei should be able to guess.

But why were Wang Fei's people involved with Hu Wanlin?

Li Dong was irritated. These people were an endless source of trouble. Was it fun to keep causing disruptions?

Especially Wang Fei—wasn't the previous lesson enough for him?

Li Dong was contemplating whether to deal with Wang Fei again when Zhou Haidong said, "It probably isn't Wang Fei. After Wang Fei's legs were broken, he sold Feiyang Bar and left Pingchuan. Most of his people have dispersed. Wang Cheng suspects that it might be Niu Meng who organized this."

"Niu Meng?"

Li Dong was completely speechless. Hu Wanlin, Wang Fei, and now Niu Meng.

He had nearly forgotten about Niu Meng.

Since Zhang Qing stopped causing trouble, Li Dong had stopped considering Niu Meng and had withdrawn the people who were tracking him.

But now, Niu Meng had reappeared.

Since Wang Cheng dared to say this, he must have some basis. Did it mean Niu Meng had teamed up with Hu Wanlin?