Tian Heng Society
Translator: CinderTL
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TL/N: Tian Heng roughly translates to Heavenly Constancy or Heaven's Stability.
Nanjiang Second Research Institute.
Chen Yun, dressed in a white lab coat, walked quickly out of the experimental building, holding a lunch box, hurrying toward the staff canteen.
"Hopefully, there's still food at this late hour."
Although her face was tired, Chen Yun's eyes were bright and full of anticipation.
The knowledge of the physical and mechanical world was indeed vast, and every new discovery filled her with a sense of accomplishment.
If this continued, maybe she would be able to summarize a better experimental method.
Perhaps even new research conclusions.
Clack, clack, clack, clack!
Soon, her footsteps became lighter, and she passed a young woman dressed elegantly on the way.
"Sister Chen Yun."
"Gao Xue."
They greeted each other with smiles, and Chen Yun didn't think much of it, quickly heading to the canteen.
On the other hand, the woman named Gao Xue paused, turned back, and glanced at her retreating figure.
"Heh."
Her smile faded, and Gao Xue sneered.
Her golden earrings swayed as she turned around, and she soon arrived at the research institute's entrance. The security guards on the way nodded politely to her.
Taking a look, she saw a Leylaos car with a flying eagle logo parked on the roadside, surrounded by a young driver and two black Mercedes-Benz cars as escorts.
Seeing her approach, the young driver hurriedly opened the back seat door for her.
"Xiao Xue." A middle-aged man sitting in the back called out indulgently.
"Dad, how much longer do I have to stay in this miserable place?" Gao Xue asked as she got into the car, a look of impatience on her face. "I'm really fed up with pretending to be someone else every day."
"Especially that Chen Yun, with that cheap, poor smell..."
The middle-aged man raised an eyebrow at her words, and the driver understood, quickly starting the car.
"Wait until the experiment is over. It's safer that way."
"What? Still that long? No, I don't want to stay any longer." Gao Xue complained.
"Be patient."
"Everything has already been arranged. You need to stay here long enough to prove yourself, so there won't be any slip-ups."
His tone was calm, and his gaze was deep.
"As for that Chen Yun, she's your best stepping stone. I've already sent people to investigate her family."
"Although they're ordinary, you need to be patient, just like a hunter..."
His tone grew more serious, and after hearing what he said, Gao Xue reluctantly gave in.
...
[Lin Hao: That car belongs to Tian Heng Society. Check if it's the same one.]
In the supermarket, Chen Feng looked at the message on his phone.
Lin Hao had sent a picture, and when he opened it, it was indeed the same car.
[Lin Hao: Have you offended someone?]
[Tian Heng Society is not a small gang. It owns many businesses, almost comparable to some large corporations...]
The messages kept coming, and Chen Feng frowned, his confusion deepening.
Tian Heng Society, he had heard of it.
Or more accurately, the original owner had.
It was a major gang in Nanjiang City, involved in many gray industries.
It used to be called Tian Heng Gang, but after expanding, it became Tian Heng Society.
But...
When did he have a conflict with this group?
Chen Feng was puzzled and glanced toward the supermarket window.
A black car was parked on the roadside, with two people inside, rolling down the windows and smoking, tossing the cigarette butts onto the road.
They had followed him three times, yet hadn't taken further action.
Chen Feng couldn't help but begin to doubt their motives.
"Waiting for the right moment to strike?"
"Or... are they investigating me?"
The thought crossed his mind, and he felt a slight urge to talk things over with the two people who had been following him.
Vroom!
His phone vibrated again, and Lin Hao sent another message.
[Lin Hao: Don't confront Tian Heng Society members directly. These guys have gun licenses.]
A polite reminder, which made Chen Feng's thoughts settle down.
He might be an amateur eighth-dan, but if guns were involved, it would be difficult.
"The weak need to adapt."
He felt a little pressure but was also on guard.
Chen Feng eventually replied with a message thanking Lin Hao, choosing to endure for now.
Time passed quietly, and he lost interest in other things, constantly keeping an eye on the black car outside.
Finally, around midnight...
Vroom!
The engine roared to life, and the black car turned on its lights and slowly drove away.
The malicious intent faded from his senses, and Chen Feng's nerves relaxed slightly.
"Xiao Yao, clean up, we're about to head home."
Li Hongxia's voice sounded, and Chen Feng's thoughts gradually returned to reality.
He and Li Hongxia quickly tidied up the supermarket, and Xu Yao proactively helped place the mop back.
With a rustle, the three of them exited the supermarket, and the rolling shutter door was pulled down and locked.
"Let's go, Xiaofeng."
"Alright, Sister Hongxia, take it easy on the way."
"Goodbye, Brother Chen Feng."
This time, without Li Hongxia's reminders, Xu Yao sat on the electric bike, hugging her tightly and calling out.
Chen Feng waved gently, and the two parted ways.
He watched as the mother and daughter disappeared at the street corner, then quietly surveyed the surroundings.
His gaze was vigilant, and his perception was heightened.
Step, step!
Footsteps sounded, and he walked slowly, more cautious than ever.
Nearby, a barbecue stall was burning charcoal, white smoke rising into the air.
The smell of slightly charred meat hit his face, and a few drunk men at the stall were red-faced from drinking.
Chen Feng withdrew his gaze and passed several alley entrances.
Fifteen minutes later, he returned to his apartment.
Click!
The door opened and then quietly closed.
After checking the environment inside and carefully sensing using his perception, Chen Feng finally let out a breath.
"No signs of breaking and entering."
He confirmed, and with the rare chance to relax, his hunger quietly surged.
Chen Feng immediately opened the fridge, eating three bags of bread, two cartons of milk, and two energy bars before feeling satisfied.
He glanced at the empty fridge.
Only a few bags of bread, milk, and half a bag of frozen beef remained.
He sighed inwardly.
"Looks like I need to restock tomorrow..."
The thought crossed his mind, and he exhaled.
Perhaps because of the surveillance, combined with Tian Heng Society's presence behind the scenes, he felt a bit irritable.
Not bothering to consciously suppress it, Chen Feng quickly went to the bathroom and turned on the shower.
Drip, drip!
The water splashed and soaked his body.
The lines of his muscles deepened, veins and blood vessels occasionally appearing.
Under the dim yellow light, with the cool water flowing over him, Chen Feng's thoughts gradually became clearer.
"First, find out who's behind this."
"If we can talk and work out a solution together, that'd be good..."
His eyes returned to calm, and he casually turned off the shower.
"If the conflict is irreconcilable..."
A cold light flashed in his eyes as he grabbed the towel, wiped the water off, and, feeling fatigued, returned to the bedroom and lay on the bed.
The martial arts training was just beginning to show progress, and he was about to make contact with a martial arts faction.
He would never allow anyone to interrupt the future path he was forging.
So...
He slowly closed his eyes, his consciousness sinking, entering the dream world again.
"No matter who you are... do not, under any circumstances, force my hand."
(End of the Chapter)
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