A Dish Best Served Cold (The Man In Rage)
Chapter 1138 Nowhere to Run

Wu Wei-Tao, who had been observing the fight from afar, noticed the commotion in the distance.

When he saw the Audi's license plate and the number "00001" printed on it, he leapt from his seat in alarm.

"Mayor Wu, isn't that the provincial secretary's car? Why is he here? Is he here because of Ye Fan as well?" one of Wu Wei-Tao's men said in a trembling voice.

This was the head of a province that they were talking about.

Such men were akin to the dukes and lords of old.

He called the shots in Jiangdong.

A single command from this man could have Wu Wei-Tao stripped of all his titles and expelled from his office.

Wu Wei-Tao and his men shook with terror.

"Stop asking so many questions and hurry up. We've got to receive Secretary He."

Wu Wei-Tao had his own questions about why He Lan-Shan was here, but this wasn't the time for that.

He hurried downstairs to receive He Lan-Shan.

He might have been suspended from his duties at the moment, but he was still the mayor of Yunzhou.

His superiors had just arrived in Yunzhou. As the host, he had to receive his new guests.

"Secretary He, you should have told me that you were coming. I wasn't prepared to receive you at all. I feel bad for not making the necessary preparations for my esteemed guests." The fleet of black Audis had stopped next to the Haiyuan Restaurant.

The doors to the cars swung open. He Lan-Shan was the first to alight from his vehicle and was followed by a group of officials. He had a suit on and a stern look on his face. An intimidating aura exuded from his person.

The crowd couldn't help but be cowed by the overpowering aura that this group of new arrivals exuded.

It was akin to staring into a deep abyss. The officials inspired a deep sense of awe in the onlookers.

"Is this the man who heads our provincial government? Is that the kind of authority and power you're supposed to exude when you're the head of a province?"

This was the first time that many in the crowd had seen such influential figures at such a close distance. Excitement bubbled inside them as they stared from afar with eyes filled with admiration and awe. Everyone craved power.

Men of power naturally drew the awe and respect of the people around them.

Even Wu Wei-Tao, who was the mayor of a city, had to show He Lan-Shan and his men the utmost respect. Before these men, he was nothing but a lowly subordinate who had to present his most humble and modest self.

He Lan-Shan simply frowned with displeasure and scoffed.

"I'll deal with you later for the mess you made in Yunzhou." He looked at his watch, then turned towards his colleagues. "We're running late. Come on, let's receive the Old Master."

He shoved Wu Wei-Tao aside and paid no attention neither him nor Ye Fan. He ignored Xur Jun-Lin and Xur He entirely.

They headed for an empty field nearby and waited.

Everyone was befuddled by their action. It was then that a loud deafening sound erupted in the air.

Harsh winds began to stir and howl.

A storm rose in their midst, stirring fallen leaves and dust and sending violent waves rippling across Yunwu Lake.

A deafening rumble reverberated in the air.

"What's that noise?"

A dark shadow appeared in the horizon amidst everyone's alarm.

Initially, it was only a small blemish in the sky.

Then, it became more visible as the rumbling in the air grew louder.

"That's a plane!"

"Yes, it's a plane!"

"No, wait, it's a helicopter!"

"Is Secretary He waiting for that helicopter?"

"Heavens, who's powerful enough to warrant a personal reception by the head of the Jiangdong provincial government?"

"Is it the head of the state?"

The appearance of the helicopter caused a commotion in the crowd.

The air brimmed with fear, alarm, shock and incredulity.

Li Er and the others had lived a long life. The most memorable scene that they had witnessed had been at the bottom of Mount Tai, when Wu He-Rong had leapt from the skies. That appeared underwhelming when compared to what they were witnessing right now.

The head of the provincial government was waiting to receive a visitor who had flown into Yunzhou in a helicopter.

"What's going on? It seems like everyone important is gathering in Yunzhou today." Gasps of shock rose in the air. A few onlookers appeared on the verge of tears.

The helicopter slowly landed amidst the public's looks of shock and awe, sending fierce winds lashing out and yellowed dust flying in the air.

Dirt and dust blinded everyone's eyes momentarily as a cold wind whipped their forms mercilessly.

Li Er, Chen Ao and the others squinted and grunted at the deafening sound of the helicopter's engine as the latter threatened to burst their eardrums.

The rumbling of the engine finally ceased. An old man with a head of white hair was helped out of the helicopter.

He Lan-Shan and his men bowed immediately and extended their greetings towards the old man with the utmost respect and deference. "On behalf of the people of Jiangdong, I, He Lan-Shan, welcome Old Master Lu!"

The other officials of the Jiangdong provincial government followed suit.

"Old Master Lu, welcome to Jiangdong!" A chorus of voices resounded in the air as they extended their greetings towards the old man.

Their voices were like the clash of cymbals reverberating deafeningly in the ears of the rest.

"Old Master Lu? Are they referring to the head of the Lu family, the most respected pioneer of our nation, Lu Cang-Qiong?"

Dear heavens!

Li Er nearly wet himself. Blood drained from Chen Ao's face while Lei San trembled and nearly fell to the ground.

Wang Jie-Xi stood rooted to the spot, his eyes staring widely at the sight before him. He was utterly dumbstruck.

Dear heavens, was Lu Cang-Qiong here as well?

Would the Lu and Xur families not rest until they killed Ye Fan?

The men and women of Jiangdong trembled with fear.

These were men and women of immense influence in their own cities. Yet they shook like leaves in a storm in the presence of Lu Cang-Qiong. The immensely powerful man had all of them shrinking into themselves and trembling quietly in fear.

They had not committed any grievous misdeed but should the government wish to have them dealt with, it could easily find fault with them.

They were terrified that Lu Cang-Qiong might try to exterminate all of them.

As Li Er, Chen Ao and the others worried about their fates, the Xur family and Wu Wei-Tao were rejoicing.

"I can't believe it. Old Master Lu is here! Ye Fan's not going to get out of this alive," Wu Wei-Tao thought gleefully to himself.

This was a man whom He Lan-Shan had to personally receive when he had arrived at Yunzhou. Who was Ye Fan compared to such a powerful man? The latter wouldn't even have to lift a finger to get rid of Ye Fan!