Chapter 1265: Backing Up

## Chapter 1265: Backing

Chen Ling's current persona was that of Pu Shu's corrupt cousin, acting as his criminal protector. Chen Ling had been called "cousin" and they had shared a meal. Pu Shu had invested so much just to secure his backing. Given the situation, Chen Ling naturally couldn't refuse.

Drizzling cold rain drifted down from the dark clouds.

At this moment, Han Meng was still pondering where his deduction had gone wrong, frowning deeply as he strolled idly through the Pu family's courtyard. His black Enforcer's trench coat was getting wet from the rain, yet it showed no water stains.

Just as he was fully immersed in his thoughts, a chilling voice came from directly in front of him:

"Oh, isn't this our famous Enforcer?"

Han Meng's thoughts were interrupted, and he looked forward coldly.

In the middle of the path leading back to the side rooms, a somewhat familiar figure stood there, smirking. The moment Han Meng saw his face, he immediately recalled, thanks to his extraordinary memory, where he had seen him before...

"So, it's a lackey of the Yan family," Han Meng said indifferently. "For the sake of the Pu family, I have no interest in wasting time with you... Move aside."

The moment Han Meng saw Pu Shu, he knew this was the "collateral branch" that the Pu family patriarch had warned him about upon his arrival. However, Han Meng had no interest in engaging with him now; his thoughts were entirely preoccupied elsewhere.

Hearing the words "lackey of the Yan family," Pu Shu's face fell, and a surge of anger welled up within him:

"Han Meng, where do you think this is? How dare you insult a member of the Pu family as a lackey, right here in the Pu residence?"

"Was I wrong?"

"You..."

Chen Ling stood behind Pu Shu, silently rolling his eyes as he watched the stale and uninteresting scene of provocation unfolding before him.

At this moment, Han Meng also noticed the young man in the grey vest and frameless glasses behind Pu Shu, but his gaze did not linger; he merely glanced and looked away.

"Han Meng, do you think that just because the patriarch backs you, you can run rampant in the Pu family?" Pu Shu sneered.

He took a step to the side, specifically making room for Chen Ling to step forward.

Then,

Pu Shu looked expectantly at Chen Ling.

Chen Ling remained silent.

Audience Expectation: 3

Current Expectation: 54

At this point, Han Meng seemed to realize that this young man was the source of Pu Shu's confidence and couldn't help but look at Chen Ling again. However, his eyes remained downcast, showing not the slightest interest.

Chen Ling was silent for a moment, then spoke:

"I am Pu Jianyue."

"Oh."

"I have connections and methods aplenty."

"So what?"

"I will make you pay."

"I look forward to it."

Both fell silent simultaneously.

Han Meng found the young man in front of him a bit strange but couldn't pinpoint why. He scrutinized Chen Ling, waiting for further threats or harsh words, but Chen Ling seemed to have no intention of speaking again.

Pu Shu, standing nearby, spoke up at just the right moment:

"My brother's father is Sixth Uncle of the Pu family. In this household, my brother's influence is far greater than you imagine... Han Meng, we'll see about this."

Pu Shu stood by Chen Ling's side, his gaze towards Han Meng sharp. After speaking, the burden on his mind seemed to lessen considerably, and he walked away without looking back.

Pu Shu knew very well that even if he were to do something to Han Meng, he absolutely couldn't do it in plain sight. Han Meng would continue to stay at the Pu residence, and they would have plenty of opportunities in the future.

This direct confrontation with Han Meng was not just for the satisfaction of sharp words; it was also to confront the shadow left behind in the Aurora Domain. He had to make Han Meng aware of his presence and that he was causing him significant trouble. Only then would it be true "revenge."

What he didn't expect, however, was that his cousin today seemed not to be in good form...

Was he intimidated by Han Meng's leader aura?

Yes, Han Meng was a Seventh Tier, while his cousin was only Fifth Tier, so it was normal to feel pressure when directly facing him. What Pu Shu wanted to utilize was never his cousin's combat strength, but rather his background and influence within the Pu family.

Chen Ling perfunctorily completed the "backing" objective and turned to leave with Pu Shu.

Just then,

Han Meng saw Chen Ling's departing back, and his heart skipped a beat...

This back... seemed a bit familiar?

"Wait," Han Meng suddenly spoke.

Pu Shu and Chen Ling simultaneously stopped.

"What? Are you scared now?" Pu Shu snorted.

Han Meng didn't even glance at Pu Shu; his gaze remained fixed on Chen Ling...

"Your name is Pu Jianyue?"

Chen Ling's heart stirred.

Chen Ling knew Han Meng too well; for him to suddenly ask this, he must have discovered something amiss. Yet Chen Ling thought hard and couldn't recall exposing any flaws.

After a brief pause, Chen Ling played his current role even more diligently, sneering:

"With such a poor memory, how did you become an Enforcer?"

"Have we, perhaps, met somewhere before?"

"Not before," Chen Ling paused briefly, "but from now on, you might often see me in your nightmares... Heh heh."

After speaking, Chen Ling didn't hesitate for a moment and left directly.

Pu Shu's eyes lit up!

That's right!

This is the strength his cousin should possess!

Han Meng watched the two figures leaving, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper...

"Is it him... No... Is it not him?"

"Cousin, thank you very much," Pu Shu said sincerely after they had walked further away.

"We're family; there's no need for thanks."

"Hahaha, I was being too formal... Oh right, cousin, how do you plan to deal with him?"

Chen Ling remained silent.

Chen Ling slowly looked back towards Han Meng's house.

"I have my own arrangements."

As soon as this was spoken, Pu Shu wisely stopped asking further questions, understanding it was his cousin's own connections and resources. However, Pu Shu was very much looking forward to it. He had witnessed his cousin's methods since childhood, and almost no one who opposed him ever came to a good end...

Since his cousin had made such strong remarks this time, it meant Han Meng's final outcome would surely be miserable.

"Oh right, where's my father?"

Chen Ling's arrangement for Pu Jianyue to cause chaos with the Cáo Bāng this time was largely to resolve the ownership issue of the toy factory. After Red Heart 6 caused chaos with the Cáo Bāng, those people probably wouldn't have the energy to manage the toy factory, meaning this asset would completely fall into his own hands. Next, he should go and check the site himself.

"Sixth Uncle?" Pu Shu thought for a moment. "Sixth Uncle is also Seventh Tier; he should have gone to track Red Heart 6, right?"

Chen Ling abruptly stopped.

He almost forgot that when the patriarch was tracking Red Heart 6 earlier, he had called away a large number of elders from the family. Pu Lao Liu was Pu Jianyue's father, and now, Pu Jianyue was playing the role of "Red Heart 6"...

This pursuit... surely no accident would happen, right?