Urban Super Soldier King-Chapter 546: The Conversation Between Two Men

When Zhong Huashan calmed down, he realized something was off with Xiang Yu, so he involuntarily took two steps back and looked at Xiang Yu with a hint of wariness.

"You are one of Hong Li’s men." Zhong Huashan’s face showed a complex expression as he spoke.

He had just trusted Xiang Yu, but now he found that Xiang Yu too was not trustworthy, which greatly shook him.

Having been in the underworld all his life, he prided himself on being able to read people. He believed he could tell what anyone was involved in and what they were thinking with just one glance.

But he had misjudged Xiang Yu, and for the first time, he felt such a tremendous sense of defeat.

"I’m not his man." Xiang Yu stood firm, saying, now that things had come to this point, there was no need for him to lie.

Zhong Huashan began to doubt again. If Xiang Yu wasn’t one of Hong Li’s, could there be another force in the city opposing them?

If he was one of Tie Sanjiang’s men, that would be even less likely, because it was Xiang Yu who personally killed Tie Sanjiang.

"No." Thinking of this, Zhong Huashan suddenly thought of something, then looking at Xiang Yu he said, "You are Tie Sanjiang’s man, Tie Sanjiang isn’t dead?"

Xiang Yu was responsible for assassinating Tie Sanjiang. If Xiang Yu was Tie Sanjiang’s man, then they could have colluded to fake Tie Sanjiang’s death, and Xiang Yu could have infiltrated Zhong Huashan’s side, waiting for an opportunity to strike.

Hearing Zhong Huashan analyze the situation, Xiang Yu just helplessly shook his head with a smile and then looked at Zhong Huashan, "Don’t think too much, I don’t belong to anyone, I only belong to myself."

By now, the sound of gunfire outside was getting closer, almost right below them. Zhong Huashan’s brothers were no longer holding up.

At this point, Zhong Huashan was no longer as anxious, because Ba Ge’s men had surrounded the place.

The gap they had torn open in the south had been blocked by now, they had missed their chance, escape was impossible.

"Since you’re not one of Hong Li’s men, why don’t you escape now and instead wait here for death?" Saying this, Zhong Huashan simply moved to the side and sat down on the sofa.

Looking at the situation now, defeat seemed inevitable, so he might as well face it relaxedly. He placed the gun on the table, then laid back comfortably on the sofa.

After all, having weathered many storms, he remained calm even now.

Xiang Yu walked over and sat opposite Zhong Huashan. Now the two of them were not in a subordinate relationship but entirely on equal footing.

"You’ve hidden yourself very well." At this moment, Zhong Huashan looked at Xiang Yu with a sense of admiration.

Xiang Yu placed the dagger on the table and also leaned back against the sofa, looking at Zhong Huashan with an indifferent expression, "I have some questions for you."

While the gunfire outside thundered, the two sat there calmly discussing matters as if this was the only way they could do it.

Zhong Huashan knew Xiang Yu must have had a purpose in following him, so he sighed and said, "Ask."

"Zhong Min is your daughter, she was taken away by a mob boss, what is that boss’s name?" Xiang Yu asked earnestly.

Zhong Huashan seemed to expect these questions and then smiled, "You really have seen her, is she well?"

At this moment, Zhong Huashan’s face showed a trace of sorrow after all, that was his daughter. Remembering that his eldest daughter had been taken away since she was young, he felt somewhat guilty.

"I’m not clear about her well-being, because I’m also looking for her," Xiang Yu said with a similarly sorrowful tone.

The situation was critical at the time, and Xiang Yu did not have enough time to talk more with her. He really wanted to ask Zhong Min why she had betrayed him.

"You like her," Zhong Huashan said, staring straight at Xiang Yu.

Xiang Yu did not answer, simply picking up the half-pack of cigarettes from the table and taking one out for a drag. He usually did not smoke, but right now, he really felt like having one.

Seeing Xiang Yu’s expression, Zhong Huashan understood everything and chuckled, "My daughter has good taste. Having someone like you who likes her puts my mind at ease."

Xiang Yu worried he would continue speaking. If the conversation went on, it might lead to them becoming in-laws. Zhong Huashan was his father-in-law, and that would mean there were many things Xiang Yu would no longer be able to do.

"What was the name of that crime boss?" Xiang Yu quickly interjected.

Thinking back to the past, Zhong Huashan sighed and lay on the couch, closing his eyes and remaining silent for a while, as if recalling something from long ago.

Xiang Yu did not rush him, just quietly smoking and waiting. The sound of gunfire outside grew closer and closer, some bullets even struck the villa they were in, and occasionally one would penetrate the glass and come flying in.

In the living room, the rest of Zhong Huashan’s bodyguards were somewhat tense. If it were not for Xiang Yu and the others sitting there calmly, they would have probably fled in panic by now.

There also stood Miao Honglei, his legs trembling, eyes roving ceaselessly, looking for an opportunity to escape.

The gang headed by "Bage" was about to break in, and if he did not escape now, there might be no chance later. Honglei used to be a leading figure under Zhong Huashan.

Once Bage broke in, the others might be alright, but he was certain they would not spare him.

Miao Honglei noticed Zhong Huashan and Xiang Yu chatting away amiably while most of the others were paying attention to the situation outside.

Seeing it as the perfect opportunity, he quietly made his way towards the exit. Indeed, everyone was preoccupied, not paying any attention to him. Delighted, he swiftly ran outside.

At that moment, Zhong Huashan was still sitting there reminiscing, when slowly, he opened his eyes, looking very weary, and said to Xiang Yu, "Give me a cigarette."

Xiang Yu lit a cigarette for him and flicked it carelessly, sending it floating towards Zhong Huashan, who caught it effortlessly.

Then, admiringly smiling, he said, "Good reflexes."

Taking a puff from the cigarette, Zhong Huashan said, "His name is Cao Ge. He used to be a good brother of mine. In our youth, we both fell for the same girl, Mo Hong. In the end, she chose me, and Cao Ge went his own way.

Ever since then, we became enemies. He got involved in the underworld, and his power grew more influential. I had a few brothers, too, but they were no match for him, and ultimately, we were defeated by him."

Having said that, Zhong Huashan took a deep drag of his cigarette, his brows furrowed, seemingly in great pain. Being betrayed by a good brother is certainly not something anyone can easily endure.

Although many years had passed, Xiang Yu could empathize with Zhong Huashan’s agony. He, too, had had close brothers, and the heart-wrenching pain when they left him was something that could last a lifetime.

For this reason, Xiang Yu had a fondness for the battlefield. He would rather die there.

"He forced you to kill Mo Hong and took away Zhong Min," Xiang Yu continued.

Because just a while ago, when Mo Lan asked, Zhong Huashan had already mentioned it. In fact, life is fair; attaining your position now comes with its corresponding price.

Zhong Huashan, however, shook his head, "It’s not like that."