Recently, Wei Meizi felt an oppressive sensation as if a storm was brewing.

Ever since she learned that the higher-ups intended to integrate Yanjing's underworld forces, her Flame Hall had been under joint pressure from the United Hearts Gang and the Taizi Club! The pressure was too swift and too fierce.

It was as if the two groups had been ready all along, just waiting for the green light from above!

"It seems they have already formed an alliance!" Wei Meizi massaged her temples with a headache.

Wei Meizi was the head of Flame Hall, known as the Black Widow! As one of the three major underworld forces in Yanjing, its power was formidable! But the rivals it now faced were the United Hearts Gang and the Taizi Club, neither of which were weaker than it. With the enemy calculating and Flame Hall off guard, their forces had already shrunk by a fifth!

"Lady, it's almost time!" At that moment, the voice of a bodyguard came through.

Wei Meizi replied indifferently, "Okay, I'll leave after my bath!"

To resist this declining momentum, Wei Meizi had specially invited the Patriarch of the Fang Family, a former collaborator of Flame Hall, from Yanjing that day!

Entering the bathroom, Wei Meizi saw her beautiful face, delicate skin, and seductive charm reflected back at her, a tinge of loss flashing in her eyes. At thirty-three, her skin was even more tender than that of women in their twenties!

The charm of a mature woman, combined with the skin of a young girl, made Wei Meizi the most dazzling rose in the underworld!

But this rose had thorns; the title of Black Widow was not unearned. Without ruthless tactics, how could a young widow carve out her own world in the deceitful underworld?

Wei Meizi sighed softly. No matter how strong a woman was, what she longed for most was the embrace and protection of the man she loved! But for Wei Meizi, such desires were but a luxury.

Since her fiancé and father died together in a car accident, she had unflinchingly taken up the banner of Flame Hall! And that had been for twelve years.

Warm water washed over Wei Meizi's devilish figure, and an hour later, Wei Meizi emerged from her bath exuding a breathtaking allure.

"Let's go, to the guild hall!"

When Wei Meizi arrived at the Meizi Guild Hall, Fang Zhengping, the Patriarch of the Fang Family, was already there.

"Meizi, you've become even more beautiful since I last saw you!" Fang Zhengping eyed the enchanting Wei Meizi, a flash of greed in his eyes, but it was quickly concealed.

"Brother Fang is joking!" Wei Meizi replied indifferently. "I've invited you here because there's an important matter that needs to be discussed!"

Fang Zhengping, in his forties but looking hardly into his thirties, leaned back on the sofa. "Since there's an important matter to discuss, please proceed. I will spare no effort to assist, as long as it is within my capabilities."

"Thank you, Brother Fang! This matter pertains to the life and death of Flame Hall! The United Hearts Gang and the Taizi Club have already allied against us. If we can't respond in time, Flame Hall will be in danger!" Wei Meizi said gratefully.

Stroking his chin, Fang Zhengping said, "I have been preoccupied with my own work these past few days and haven't paid attention to these matters! How severe are Flame Hall's losses? How long can you hold on?"

"The peripheral forces suffered more severe losses, but the core strength wasn't too badly damaged!" Wei Meizi furrowed her brows and said, "However, the alliance of the other two families is not to be underestimated, I'm worried..."

Fang Zhengping nodded, "I understand your concerns, When two tigers fight, one is bound to get injured, let alone their two families banding together. Relying on Flame Hall's own strength alone is indeed somewhat difficult!"

Wei Meizi said, "This is also why I invited Brother Fang. After all, Brother Fang is the person Zhao Ping trusts the most, and we have also owed much to Brother Fang's care over the years."

Zhao Ping is Wei Meizi's fiancé, the most outstanding talent of Flame Hall in those days!

When it came to Zhao Ping, a shadow crossed Fang Zhengping's eyes, then he smiled and said, "Of course, given our relationship, I will naturally offer my full support, but..."

Wei Meizi asked, "Does Brother Fang have any unspeakable difficulties?"

Fang Zhengping let out a sigh and said, "Actually, I have heard a bit about this matter. Recently, the higher-ups are somewhat dissatisfied with the underworld forces in Yanjing, so they want the underworld forces to fight each other for consolidation. Ultimately, the victor will be brought under their wing! In this way, they can control the underworld forces and maintain Yanjing's stability!"

Wei Meizi nodded, "I'm also clear about that, which is probably why United Hearts Gang and Taizi Club are acting so recklessly, right?"

"Exactly!" Fang Zhengping said seriously, "I really want to help you, but I can't make a move on this. If I do, the people behind United Hearts Gang and Taizi Club will also take action, and this doesn't align with the higher-ups' policy for stability, do you understand?"

Wei Meizi's face changed, "Brother Fang, you mean to say..."

"We've all been hinted at by the higher-ups, we absolutely must not interfere in the conflicts of Yanjing's underworld forces!" Fang Zhengping said with a look of apology, "I'm sorry, Meizi, I really want to help you, but as you know, I am not just one person. I also carry the rise and fall, the honor and disgrace of the Fang Family on my shoulders, so I can't take the risk!"

Wei Meizi turned pale, but she forced a smile and said, "Brother Fang, I understand! It's not your fault!"

Fang Zhengping sighed, and as he looked at Wei Meizi's delicate appearance, a trace of contentment flashed through his heart, but his face said, "Meizi, I think this might not be such a bad thing!"

"Oh? What makes you say that?"

"After all, the underworld is a world of violence and murder!" Fang Zhengping advised, "Although you are known as the Black Widow, I know that you are not a cruel and ruthless person. The underworld isn't where you belong. Why not take this opportunity to break free from the shackles of Flame Hall and live a life of your own?"

Wei Meizi fell silent and after a long while, she said, "Brother Fang, I have no way out! From the day I learned of the deaths of Zhao Ping and my father, my life was set in stone! Flame Hall is an enterprise passed down through the generations of the Wei Family for hundreds of years; I cannot let it be destroyed in my hands! So..."

Fang Zhengping, with a tone of pity, said, "I knew it, you're always such a stubborn one! But do you have the confidence to stand against the combined suppression of United Hearts Gang and Taizi Club?"

Wei Meizi was silent for a long time before she slowly shook her head.

Fang Zhengping gritted his teeth and said, "In that case, we only have one option! However, this method will need you to put up with some discomfort!"

Wei Meizi excitedly grabbed Fang Zhengping's hand, "Brother Fang? You have a way? Please tell me quickly!"

Feeling the softness in Wei Meizi's hand and the sudden waft of her scent as she drew close, Fang Zhengping's heart was somewhat intoxicated, "The way is for you to marry into the Fang Family. Only in this way will Flame Hall have a public identity, shedding the label of the underground forces. Then, it could break free from the suppression of United Hearts Gang and Taizi Club!"

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.