novelraw Chapter 799: The Enraged He Jiuguang
Chapter 799: The Enraged He Jiuguang
"Boom!"
A muffled thunderclap struck right at He Jiuguang’s heart!
The workers at the construction site were also dumbfounded, looking up at the sky and thinking to themselves, Couldn’t this be deliberate? No rain when it’s not needed, but as soon as we start, here comes the downpour?
Amid the flashes of lightning and the rumble of thunder, raindrops started to fall, and this time no one looked up at the sky; instead, they all turned their heads to look at He Jiuguang.
"..."
He Jiuguang’s face was now extremely ugly.
He had exerted so much effort to resume the work, and just as everything was ready, the rain came pouring down.
He couldn’t even articulate what he was feeling now—despair, anger, and a sense of dignity being trampled to smithereens.
As the rain grew heavier, the workers scrambled for shelter, but He Jiuguang just stood there, gasping for air in huge breaths.
Fortunately, the foreman had the foresight to step forward and pull him, forcibly dragging him into the work shed, lest the poor guy be drenched to death by the rain.
The obsidian clouds this time were almost identical to the previous ones, looming solely over the ruins of Shiliu Village, while the rest of the world basked in brilliant sunshine, creating an utterly different realm.
After an unknown period, He Jiuguang let out a long sigh, "Everyone disperse!"
People exchanged glances, and the foreman couldn’t help but ask softly, "Village Chief He, this might mean another break of a few days. Why don’t we go work on another project in the meantime, and then..."
He couldn’t finish his sentence before He Jiuguang turned and glared at him, "No! This rain will stop sooner or later. You all go home and be on standby. If anyone dares to switch projects, the He Family will sue you into bankruptcy!"
The foreman’s lips quivered, but he dared not speak. He turned and gave his workers a knowing look, and everyone immediately charged out into the heavy rain.
Amid the crashing rain, He Jiuguang dialed He Qian’s number, "Miss, just as we were about to start working, it’s started raining again!"
"I know!"
He Qian uttered just three words before hanging up the call!
Watching the screen go black, He Jiuguang’s heart sank.
He felt as though he had been abandoned. He had wanted to prove himself, but this incident probably meant he would have a hard time earning the He Family’s approval.
Thinking this, He Jiuguang’s rage fully shifted onto Ling Feng!
Then he turned and searched the room, only to find that the workers had taken anything that could shelter him from the rain, not even leaving a plastic bag behind!
With no choice, He Jiuguang braved the rain and rushed out, hurriedly sprinting toward the west!
The ground was slick with mud, and after only a dozen steps, he slipped and fell face-first into the mire, besmirching his face and head with mud!
He Jiuguang got up, and the rain immediately washed the mud from his face, and little mud remained on his body.
Following that, every inch of him was drenched; not a single spot was dry.
Distraught and seething with anger, He Jiuguang at that moment was a fearsome sight, with red-rimmed eyes!
Striding through the rain, the journey seemed to last for days, and only with great difficulty did he manage to leave the area of rainfall and arrive at Ling Feng’s doorstep.
After standing firm, He Jiuguang spent a few minutes catching his breath before bellowing loudly, "Ling Feng, come out here!"
"Who’s there?"
Ling Feng was at home drinking tea, guessing that someone from the He Family was due to arrive; he was waiting for them.
Hearing He Jiuguang’s angry voice, Ling Feng let out a snicker and stepped outside.
Then, seeing He Jiuguang’s disheveled state, he feigned surprise, "Village Chief He, what happened to you?"
"It’s your handiwork!"
He Jiuguang became anxious, his breathing grew rapid, and turning his head to point at the unceasing torrential rain, he exclaimed loudly,
Ling Feng was taken aback, "What good deed of mine are you talking about, Village Chief? What do you mean by this?"
"You dare say you didn’t do it?" He Jiuguang stared into Ling Feng’s eyes and asked.
"Village Chief, you’re overestimating me. I’m just a villager, occasionally helping everyone with their illnesses. If I could control the weather, would I still be living here?" Ling Feng said with a laugh.
"Cut the crap, don’t think for a moment that I don’t know what you’re capable of. You had the gall to do it, so why don’t you have the guts to admit it? Are you even a man!" He Jiuguang said angrily.
Ling Feng’s expression changed, and his eyes gradually grew cold, "Whether or not I’m a man is not for you to verify, and as to whether I have the guts, that’s not for your mouth to decide!"
He Jianguang was left speechless and after a moment of confusion, asked, "What exactly do you want, Mr. Ling?"
"You’re asking me?"
Ling Feng let out a cold laugh, "You might as well ask the He family what they’re really after. Buying up my neighbor’s house right outside my doorstep, ignoring anyone connected to me, and then planning to build a chemical plant next to my home, what’s your game?"
"It’s legitimate investment, if you’re not convinced, you can sue!" He Jianguang shouted.
Ling Feng shrugged his shoulders, "That’s as normal as thunder and rain, if you’re not convinced, you can take it up with the Dragon King in the sky!"
"You!"
He Jianguang realized he simply couldn’t outtalk him!
In a fit of rage, not caring about his drenched state, he charged forward intending to brawl with Ling Feng!
Ling Feng didn’t move an inch, watching him coldly, "If I were you, I certainly wouldn’t humiliate myself like this!"
"..."
He Jianguang was stunned, suddenly coming to his senses, and immediately halted his steps.
He was just a common man, whose tiny build could be easily knocked down by Li Fei’er with a slap, let alone facing Ling Feng!
"So if you have a plan, better think of one. If not, you might want to consider how to end this gracefully!" Ling Feng said with a sneer.
If looks could kill, He Jianguang’s glare would have torn Ling Feng into a thousand pieces.
But sadly, now he could only use his venomous look to express his anger!
After a momentary standoff, Ling Feng shrugged his shoulders, "Anything else, Village Chief? If not, I’m heading back to sleep!"
Without waiting for a response, he turned and left, not leaving an ounce of dignity for him!
He Jianguang gasped for air, realizing he couldn’t outwit or outfight him!
Frustrated, he felt like he was about to cough up blood.
Just then, from the direction of the village entrance, two cars suddenly emerged, speeding through the rain curtain and heading straight this way.
Ling Feng, who had already entered his house, stopped upon hearing the engine noise and looked back outside!
The roadblock He Jianguang had set up was substantial, but the two bouts of rainfall and the flood waters had swept it away, clearing the path once again.
Seeing the cars approaching, Ling Feng returned to the doorway, curious to see who it was.
As soon as the cars stopped and a young woman with a cold expression stepped out, He Jianguang hurried forward, "Miss He, this Ling, he’s intolerable!"
He Qian glanced at Ling Feng, immediately imprinting his image in her mind, and without giving He Jianguang a second look, she stepped forward, "Are you Ling Feng?"
"Yes, and who might you be?" Ling Feng asked.
This woman bore some resemblance to He Wei, and with He Jianguang addressing her as Miss, it seemed this person was likely related to He Wei.