Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1239: Chapter 1239: No

"No."

Gu Hang stood in front of Sun Rou, not budging even with the icy arrowhead pointed at him.

Sun Rou had never experienced such a scene, terrified to the point she couldn’t speak coherently. She instinctively wanted to stand out, but was firmly held back by Gu Hang. From behind him, she said, "You’ve really mistaken me for someone else. I am Lian Qingqing’s twin, but I grew up in Yun City."

"Twins?"

Hu Guangyong was skeptical.

"Yes, Xiao Rou was abandoned by her family at a young age, which is why her surname is Sun. If you look closely, apart from her face, her personality is nothing like Lian Qingqing’s."

Facing the cold arrowhead, Gu Hang was inwardly afraid, but he couldn’t retreat. Behind him was Sun Rou.

"Twins?"

Hu Guangyong seemed to have heard an unbelievable tale. He had worked at the Lian’s Hotel for so long but had never heard of Lian Qingqing having a twin sister.

The fact that Lian Qingqing wasn’t a biological member of the Lian Family, even if revealed, was known only to a handful of high-level people. Someone like Hu Guangyong, a security manager, had no clue.

He only knew Lian Qingqing was the Lian Family’s eldest daughter and had no idea when she became Shen Qingqing, nor anything about Lian Qingqing and Lian’s matters.

This led to Lian Qingqing coming with a commanding presence, without Hu Guangyong suspecting anything.

"Really, I swear, everything I said is true. If there’s any deceit, may I face divine punishment." Gu Hang raised his hand, making a vow, as he retreated step by step, protecting Sun Rou with Tang Jun approaching.

"Stop."

Hu Guangyong, holding a modified arrow—an exceptionally sharp one—gestured to Tang Jun and others not to act rashly.

Hu Guangyong came prepared, shouting, "I don’t care if you are sisters or truly Lian Qingqing, I must avenge today. Without you, how could I have ended up in this situation?"

Since being fired by the Lian Family, Hu Guangyong’s once-glamorous job vanished, forcing him to work at small hotels. While considered a security manager, in truth, he did whatever was needed, far from the brilliance of working at Mingzhu Hotel.

His wife and children constantly complained, causing Hu Guangyong to stew in frustration for a month. Finding Lian Qingqing, no, Sun Rou, he plotted revenge.

If it weren’t for Gu Hang’s discovery, he would wait until nightfall, abduct Sun Rou, and vent his pent-up resentment.

Hu Guangyong invested heavily to obtain this arrow.

"I don’t care if you’re Sun Rou or Lian Qingqing. Debts must be repaid by family; it’s only right. Come over." Hu Guangyong pointed at Sun Rou beside Gu Hang.

Sun Rou’s legs trembled, protected by Gu Hang, who said, "No, you can’t go."

"If she doesn’t come, he dies." Hu Guangyong pointed at Gu Hang.

"No."

Sun Rou said tremblingly, feeling her legs grow weak.

"There’s a victim for every injustice and a debtor for every debt. Find the one who wronged you." Tang Jun’s cold voice pinpointed the type of arrow in Hu Guangyong’s hand, saying, "Getting this arrow means you have some skill. Do you think you can escape after injuring someone?"

"Killing someone to pay with one’s life is fruitless if not avenging the actual debtor. Does it really merit a life in return?"

Tang Jun’s words were firm.

Hu Guangyong felt shaken, shook his head, and said, "No, I didn’t mean to kill. I just want to get back at Lian Qingqing. She isn’t Lian Qingqing, but capturing her could lead me to the real Lian Qingqing."

"You’re mistaken. She was abandoned young. How could Lian Qingqing come for her?" Tang Jun sneered, mocking Hu Guangyong’s naivety, saying, "You are Hu Guangyong."

Hu Guangyong looked at Tang Jun in shock and uncertainty.

"You must be the security manager who deleted the surveillance videos." Tang Jun combined what he knew, making educated guesses to deduce Hu Guangyong’s identity.

Hu Guangyong’s silence affirmed Tang Jun’s correctness.

"You received wages from the Lian Family, ate from their bowl, yet assisted outsiders in scheming against the Lian Clan’s only heir. Being fired wasn’t undeserved."

Tang Jun’s words cut sharply into Hu Guangyong’s sore spot.

How did he know Lian Qingqing wasn’t helping Lian Qingyang but scheming against him?

Lian Qingqing clearly told him otherwise.

However, Hu Guangyong realized it was his stupidity in falling for Lian Qingqing’s trap that led to losing such a promising job.

"You’re talking nonsense. Who would know Lian Qingqing had no ties with the Lian Family? How could I know she wasn’t helping Lian Qingyang but scheming against him?"

Hu Guangyong grew increasingly agitated, urging Sun Rou to approach him.

Gu Hang continuously shielded Sun Rou, refusing to comply.

"Hu Guangyong, if I were you, having already acted foolishly, I wouldn’t proceed with another foolish act." Tang Jun sneered, the mocking tone igniting Hu Guangyong’s anger completely.

"Nonsense, I am avenging myself."

Hu Guangyong’s breath grew erratic, his hands trembling.

Beside Tang Jun, Xiao Wu seized the moment, hurling a stone at Hu Guangyong’s hand and then swiftly darted towards Hu Guangyong.

"Ah..."

Hu Guangyong, as the security department manager, had learned some martial arts, but even those skills were no match for Xiao Wu.

Even Hu Guangyong hadn’t expected anyone to take the initiative despite holding a gun.

In an instant, Xiao Wu had subdued Hu Guangyong. As for the arrow that dropped to the ground, Xiao Wu picked it up, saying disdainfully, "This arrow is quite refined, but it’s not fatal."

"You..." Hu Guangyong stared apprehensively at Xiao Wu, realizing Xiao Wu’s skill was greater than his, possibly...

Hu Guangyong feared Xiao Wu might use the arrow to kill him to silence him.

"Murder is illegal." Hu Guangyong stuttered, watching Xiao Wu play with the arrow pointed at him, Hu Guangyong turned pale at the smell of urine, admitting, "I didn’t mean to... just wanted to scare."

Struggling, Hu Guangyong was released as Xiao Wu held the arrow, unconcerned about Hu Guangyong escaping, evidently disdained by the smell emanating from him.

Hu Guangyong’s eyes darted about, suddenly focusing on Tang Jun. The seemingly normal Tang Jun, upon closer inspection, revealed distinctive eyes.