Chapter 84: A Desperate Gamble

Bang!

Suddenly, the power at Huitian Plaza was restored!

On the stage, which had been shrouded in darkness, the lights came back on. The LED screens lit up, and the speakers emitted a sharp, piercing sound.

In the middle of the vast stage, a dejected figure stood—disheveled like a stray dog.

This was Ouyang Fengyu, Vice President of Yingzhi Group and the person responsible for Emperor Yi's concert.

Just moments ago, he had watched the performance at the charity hospital on his phone.

The real Emperor Yi had appeared there.

Genuine and undeniable!

And the one he had hired for three billion was an impostor!

"Ha-ha!"

Ouyang Fengyu looked around at the empty, trashed venue and laughed maniacally.

This time, his position within the company was finished!

He had hired a fake Emperor Yi, squandering three billion yuan. The setup and the promotional costs for the event had consumed another two billion!

And the sales at the venue? Zero!

In total, five billion yuan had gone up in smoke!

He could already imagine the storm waiting for him at the company tomorrow!

This was a catastrophic defeat!

He couldn't understand why Emperor Yi had chosen to appear there!

Why would he participate in such a rudimentary performance?

It couldn't be because of Yan Qingwen!

Yan Qingwen didn't have that kind of influence!

A figure flashed in Ouyang Fengyu's mind—Liu Di!

From the beginning, Liu Di had suspected that Lu Ziming's Emperor Yi was a fake!

Moreover, he had strongly advocated for Yan Qingwen to hold a charity performance!

Was it him again?

How many cards does he have up his sleeve?

What is his true power?

He recalled how the audio system at his concert had inexplicably malfunctioned!

How the stage's power had suddenly been cut off!

And how a strange light path had led the audience away!

Emperor Yi had quietly waited by the seaside!

Ouyang Fengyu felt a chill run down his spine, sending shivers all over his body!

This had been a grand, nearly impossible plan!

Could it all have been orchestrated by that Liu Di?

It didn't seem possible!

Had I really messed with the wrong person?

On our first meeting, Liu Di seemed like a poor loser, just an insignificant nobody!

Was it wrong to try to compete with him for the Yan family's wealth?

Was I wrong to try to eliminate him?

Standing alone in the center, Ouyang Fengyu's mind kept debating with itself.

He hadn't yet realized that making an enemy of Liu Di was the biggest mistake of his life!

Slowly, a burning rage ignited in Ouyang Fengyu's eyes. He was unwilling to accept this!

After much contemplation, Ouyang Fengyu came to the grim conclusion that by tomorrow, he would have completely lost his status within the company!

And not only did Liu Di possess such ghostly, unpredictable methods, but he also had the backing of a colossal power like the Nan family!

He might even have military connections!

And the assassination order from the underworld had yielded no results so far!

There was no other choice!

I have to fight him to the death!

As Ouyang Fengyu ground his teeth in frustration, his fists clenched tightly.

*Crack, crack, bang!*

He crushed the walkie-talkie in his hand into pieces!

Liu Di, you'd never expect that I possess extraordinary combat skills!

I've kept them hidden for so long!

But you've forced my hand!

Suddenly, Ouyang Fengyu froze as his mind recalled several scenes.

Liu Di drawing an 80-pound bow…

Liu Di taming a wild horse…

Liu Di's freakishly fast shooting speed…

*Hiss…*

Liu Di couldn't be judged by normal standards!

What if… I can't beat him even in a physical confrontation?

Ouyang Fengyu's lips twitched.

Damn it!

Then, with a sudden grim resolve, Ouyang Fengyu gritted his teeth.

Even if it costs me my life, I'll take you down with me!

Liu Di, maybe I can't defeat you now, but in two days, I'll break every bone in your body!

With veins bulging, Ouyang Fengyu cast a chilling glance at the scene.

Liu Di, you've got a few more days to live!

But where the hell did that bastard Lu Ziming run off to?

Behind Huitian Plaza.

In a dark, narrow alley.

Two disheveled figures were desperately fleeing.

One of them clutched a leather bag stuffed with cash!

*Thud!*

One of them slipped and fell next to a trash bin.

It seemed he had twisted his ankle and couldn't get up. He pleaded, "Brother Ziming, help me, don't leave me behind!"

"We agreed, didn't we? I'd impersonate Emperor Yi, and once we made money, we'd split it 30-70!"

"Now that we've been exposed, you can't just abandon me!"

These two were none other than the fake Emperor Yi and Lu Ziming!

Clutching the leather bag tightly, Lu Ziming spat at the fake Emperor Yi, "Screw you! I told you to practice your singing, but you refused. You insisted on relying entirely on autotune. Did you hear what you sounded like?"

"If you had just managed to fool them, I could've argued a bit, and we wouldn't be running now!"

"You've screwed me over too!"

"I can't afford to worry about you right now. You're on your own!"

With that, Lu Ziming cast a cold glance at the immobilized fake Emperor Yi and turned to run!

"Ha-ha, so what if we got caught?"

"I still got the money, didn't I? The Yan family are all idiots!"

"And that Liu Di is another self-righteous fool!"

"Three billion, enough for me to live it up abroad for a lifetime!"

Lu Ziming laughed as he darted through the alleys, heading straight for the speedboat he had prepared by the shore!

Suddenly.

As Lu Ziming reached the last alley, he halted abruptly!

At the far end of the alley.

Dozens of men blocked his path!

And in front of those men stood a graceful figure in a tight-fitting cheongsam.

She gazed coldly at Lu Ziming, her expression indifferent.

"Miss… Miss Nan?"

Sensing danger, Lu Ziming instinctively began to back away.

But then he heard a commotion behind him.

Another group of men had blocked his escape route!

They had trapped him in the alley, like a turtle in a jar!

"Heh heh…"

Nan Ruoyi let out a soft laugh, both enchanting and chilling!

"Miss Nan… What are you doing?"

Lu Ziming was already trembling all over!

"Mr. Liu said you made a bet with him."

"Now that the concert is over, it's time to settle it."

Nan Ruoyi's tone was casual, but the men behind her stared at Lu Ziming with deadly intent!

"What bet? I don't acknowledge it. I didn't agree to anything; it doesn't count!"

Lu Ziming was in utter panic, retreating in fear until he collapsed on the ground!

Nan Ruoyi chuckled again, her long, almond-shaped eyes exuding a seductive eeriness.

She raised her delicate hand, gently stroking her smooth chin, "Mr. Liu asked me to give you a message."

Lu Ziming's eyes widened in terror, stuttering, "Wh… What?"

Nan Ruoyi's eyes suddenly turned sharp. With a wave of her arm, the men surged forward!

"Mr. Liu said… you forfeited your right leg!"