Volume One, Chapter 18: If You Want to Devour Flesh by Force, Then the Shen Family Must Be Able to Swallow It

Gu Qinghan realized she had wronged Yan Fengjia. She wanted to apologize. But by the time she rushed out of the house, Yan Fengjia had already left with Shen Man.

At that moment, Gu Qinghan completely broke down, crouching on the ground and crying. It was all her fault for speaking so harshly, unaware that her concern for Yan Fengjia was actually making things harder for him.

"It's my fault, all my fault. That tea was clearly poisoned, yet I didn't believe you," she sobbed. "I thought they were truly kind, willing to help us out because of the Gu family's reputation, even offering loans. But they were just using me to lure you out, and I failed to understand you. It was my mistake."

Seeing his daughter in such pain, Gu Cangfeng slowly approached from behind, letting out a heavy sigh without saying much. His instinct told him that Yan Fengjia was hiding a great secret from everyone.

...

"Mr. Yan, I'm sorry for disappointing you," Shen Man said on the car, guilt weighing heavily on her, unable to meet Yan Fengjia’s eyes.

Yan Fengjia had entrusted her with the management of Li Tianchen’s company. But now, with their move having alerted their enemy, her father had preemptively kicked her out of the board and seized the company before Yan Fengjia could intervene.

Yan Fengjia remained calm. "You have indeed let me down. You didn’t even notice the traitor among us."

"Furthermore, you’re too merciful in your dealings. When absolute interests are at stake, family ties rarely hold."

"So what now? My brother Shen Chengcai has taken control of the Li family’s assets, and I’ve been ousted from the board. I can no longer help you."

Shen Man was on the verge of tears.

Yan Fengjia sneered. "If someone steals what belongs to me, I’ll make them spit it out."

"Mr. Yan, do you mean to—"

"To the Li family’s trade building."

Soon, Shen Man accompanied Yan Fengjia to the Li Trade Building.

At the entrance, two trusted executives of Shen Chengcai saw Shen Man and immediately stepped forward.

One forced a laugh. "Miss Shen, Mr. Shen is currently in a meeting. You cannot enter."

Shen Man clenched her fists. "This territory was won by Mr. Yan here. You have no right to stop us. Step aside."

The man glanced at Yan Fengjia. "I know who you are—the Yan family’s fourth son who’s been in prison, right?"

"Kid, if you weren’t using Miss Shen to take on the Li family’s giant empire, do you really think you could have stood a chance against Li Tianchen?"

"Frankly, all of this is thanks to the power of the Shen family."

"So?"

Yan Fengjia asked.

"So, you better know your place and stay away. The Shen family officially owns Li Tianchen’s assets now. Don’t get involved."

...

"Interesting," Yan Fengjia sneered. "This is my territory. Since I’ve entrusted Shen Man to manage it, she alone rules here."

"I haven’t given your Shen family members the right to control it."

"Otherwise, be careful what you swallow—it might choke you."

"Big talk," one man growled. "Guards, throw these two out."

As several black-suited bodyguards charged, Yan Fengjia stepped forward.

Soon, screams echoed as the bodyguards were sent flying.

"What’s going on?" Just then, the elevator doors opened slowly. Shen Chengcai, dressed in a deep red suit, emerged with senior executives from his father’s side.

Seeing the mess on the floor, his eyes immediately landed on Yan Fengjia and Shen Man.

Furious, Shen Man snapped, "Shen Chengcai, this place was won by Mr. Yan. Hand it over now. Before Mr. Yan loses his temper, you still have a chance."

Shen Man knew well how terrifying Yan Fengjia was.

He killed without hesitation, yet, strangely, each murder had been covered up.

The power behind him was far beyond her imagination, something the Shen family could not handle.

Shen Chengcai laughed. "Yan Fengjia, is this the mark you caught?"

"Sis, are you out of your mind? Your arm is twisted outward—don’t tell me he’s already slept with you."

"No wonder Dad always says once a woman marries out, she’s like water spilled from a cup. And you haven’t even given us a dowry, yet you’re defending him?"

"Shen Chengcai, I warn you to stop talking nonsense. Mr. Yan is not someone the Shen family can provoke," Shen Man said firmly.

"Mr. Yan my foot. What a joke," Shen Chengcai scoffed, stepping forward. "Kid, I’m warning you—my dad’s already handed this territory to me."

"And your family’s debt? It’s now my responsibility."

"I’m giving you three days. If you can’t come up with the money by then, the prime property your family owns will be auctioned off."

Yan Fengjia raised an eyebrow. "So the Shen family really plans to take what’s mine?"

"The territory is just one big piece of meat. Whoever’s stronger gets to eat it."

Yan Fengjia nodded. "Makes sense. In this regard, you’re more clear-headed than Shen Man."

Suddenly, a cold gleam flashed in Yan Fengjia’s eyes as he delivered a powerful kick.

"Bang!"

Shen Chengcai was sent flying, coughing up blood, his body curling like a shrimp, eyes wide with pain.

"You bastard! You dare hit me? Shen Man won’t help you now, you know that?"

Yan Fengjia’s gaze swept coldly over everyone present.

"I’ll give you fifteen minutes. Let the head of the Shen family come here and apologize to me personally. Otherwise, he can come watch his son’s corpse."

"Kill him! Everyone, attack!" Shen Chengcai shouted angrily.

Chaos erupted as the crowd surged forward.

But to Yan Fengjia, these dozens were nothing but empty threats and were quickly incapacitated.

...

Within minutes, every single one lay on the ground with broken bones, a scene of devastation.

"Looks like if I don’t make my stance clear, the Shen family thinks I’m playing games."

Yan Fengjia wiped the blood from his knuckles and approached Shen Chengcai.

Shen Chengcai panicked, face pale. "What... what are you going to do? I’m the future heir of the Shen family. If you touch me, you’re dead."

Yan Fengjia spoke calmly, "Put out your hand."

"Mr. Yan, what are you doing?" Shen Man gasped, a chill running down her spine. She had a very bad feeling.

Shen Chengcai stammered, "You won’t dare... My dad—"

"Ah!"

Suddenly, Shen Chengcai screamed like a slaughtered pig as two of his fingers were forcefully broken by Yan Fengjia and dropped onto the floor.

"My fingers! My fingers! You madman, why would you do this?"

Shen Man covered her mouth in horror.

Shen Chengcai was the apple of his father’s eye, cherished both at home and in the company.

Yet, knowing full well that Shen Chengcai was his father’s most sensitive spot, the Yan family’s fourth son showed no hesitation in brutally breaking two of his fingers.

"You’ve served the Shen family loyally for years, and now they’ve kicked you off the board," Yan Fengjia said, sensing the astonished looks behind him.

"If you want to resolve this peacefully, leave now. I don’t need you."

Yan Fengjia smiled coldly at Shen Chengcai. "Go back and tell your father—whoever I give my territory to, only they get to enjoy it."

"Next time he dares to put his hand in my bowl, I won’t just break two fingers."

"Fine, fine, I’ll remember that and tell him exactly," Shen Chengcai gritted his teeth, reaching to pick up the broken fingers.

If taken to the hospital in time, the fingers might be saved.

But just as he reached out, Yan Fengjia stomped the fingers into powder.

"What, you think I’m joking?"

Shen Chengcai shrank back in fear, glaring bitterly at Shen Man before sulking away.

At that moment, Yan Fengjia’s phone rang. It was Yan Qiluo.

"Master, the financier behind Li Tianchen has arrived at Qinghai City airport and has been waiting for some time. He asks when you will meet."

Yan Fengjia frowned and chuckled dryly. "Tell him to come to Li Tianchen’s territory. I’ll settle things with him there."

"Understood."