A few dark clouds drifted across the sky, covering the crescent moon, making the night seem even darker.

Under the night sky, Chu Ge moved like a silent ghost, quickly arriving at the base of the factory building.

Instead of going through the door, Chu Ge leapt, his toes lightly pushing off the rough wall, and his hands gripped the edge of the balcony.

He flipped up silently and moved a few steps, with one hand gripping the wall like a suction cup while his feet steadied on the narrow ledge only a few centimeters wide. He peered through the window to observe the room inside.

At first glance, Chu Ge couldn't help but frown slightly; the situation was completely different from what he had expected.

There were five men in the room. Two young men in their twenties had their profiles facing the window while they played on a computer. The other three gathered around a table playing poker. Two, facing the window, looked about thirty years old, and the third was a skeletal man with his back to Chu Ge.

Judging by their ages, Chu Ge thought the ones he could see weren't Ye Li's adoptive father. Either Ye Li's adoptive father wasn't here, or he was the man with his back to Chu Ge.

"A pair of kings! Haha! Bring out the money, bring out the money! Just one puff, and my hand got stronger all at once, refreshing!"

The skeletal man slammed two poker cards onto the table and spoke excitedly. Although Chu Ge couldn't see his expression, from his voice, he could tell the man was overjoyed.

"Old Li, it's just one win, is it really worth that bright smile? Do you know how much you owe us?"

The man facing the skeletal one taunted as he handed over the money.

"I know, I know, how could I pretend to be oblivious to that, Brother Liang? Don't worry at all, she just said over the phone that by tomorrow evening, she promises to bring you the money. Even though I'm just her adoptive father and I've hit her a lot before, you know her, right? She's kind-hearted and always good to me, no complaints."

Hearing this, Chu Ge instantly realized this Old Li was indeed Ye Li's adoptive father. Anger flared up within him, but he didn't rush in. He decided to listen to more of their conversation to get a better grasp of the situation.

Brother Liang laughed heartily, "I don't know what kind of good luck you've struck, casually adopting a girl from the orphanage who not only grows prettier but is also so filial to you. If it were anyone else, they'd probably stop caring about you long ago."

Old Li said proudly, "She's a wild child without parents. If I give her a meal, shouldn't she be grateful? If she doesn't care for me, who would she care for?"

Another man at the table sneered and glanced at Old Li, "Go to hell, how many years has it been since you earned an honest living? If anyone fed Ye Li a meal, it was probably that foster mother of hers who just passed away, right?"

While shuffling the cards, Old Li sneered, "Hey, little brother, that's not right. My wife's money is my money, what's the difference?"

The man who just spoke laughed aloud instantly. Although he wasn't a good person, he truly despised people like Old Li. How could someone be so shameless?

"You used your wife's money to smoke and didn't even pay for her treatment, and you have the face to say that? And Ye Li's university fees, she worked for them herself, didn't she? Why should she have any obligation to care for you?"

Old Li chuckled, laid the cards on the table, and said, "Draw cards, draw cards," casually changing the subject.

"By the way, Old Li, your daughter said she'd bring me the money by tomorrow night. Doesn't that sound unreliable? Four thousand dollars, where's she going to find that? Even if she goes out to sell herself, she probably couldn't get that much, right?"

The man called Brother Liang held a cigarette in his mouth, drawing cards while questioning.

Old Li looked at the good cards he drew and boasted, "Brother Liang, you know how pretty Ye Li that girl is, and she's still a virgin. Maybe she might meet some big boss willing to splurge on her. She's always been reliable with her words, you really don't need to worry."

Brother Liang flicked the ash off his cigarette and taunted, "Old Li, how can you talk about Ye Li going out to sell herself with no hint of distress? After all, she's been calling you 'Dad' for a few years, hasn't she?"

Old Li grinned lewdly, "Hehe, how much is 'Dad' worth? Brother Liang, honestly, I wanted to do that girl Ye Li when my wife was still alive, but I never got the chance because my wife kept a tight watch. Thinking about it now, not taking her virginity was the right choice. At least she can use that to fetch me some money back, hahaha!"

Hearing Old Li say this, Brother Liang's eyelids twitched involuntarily. Even though he thought he was quite treacherous and depraved, compared to Old Li, he realized he had a long way to go in achieving such a lowly level.

"Impressive. If Ye Li has such an adoptive father, she's truly unlucky. Let's say, if your daughter can bring the money tomorrow, fine. If she can't, let her keep me company for a month, and we'll wipe the slate clean. Four thousand dollars, that's quite the fortune."

Brother Liang pretended to be generous and magnanimous, but in truth, he'd had his eyes on Ye Li for quite some time. The reason he extended credit to garbage like Old Li was all for Ye Li's sake.

After all, Ye Li was a college student somewhat familiar with the law, and using this 'daughter repays father's debt' approach was far more secure than directly resorting to force, reducing the risk of mishaps.

Anyway, Old Li was an addict who could never shake off his drug habit, and by then, Brother Liang could play with Ye Li any way he wanted. A month would surely not be the end.

Moreover, if he got Ye Li completely under control, he could continue using her to recruit more university girls for him.

Brother Liang was feeling smug, thinking that Old Li would gratefully agree, but unexpectedly Old Li just chuckled awkwardly and shook his head.

"Brother Liang, to be honest, this really won't work."

"Won't work? Are you tired of living, are you really looking for an early death and rebirth?"

Seeing Old Li refuse so readily, Brother Liang instantly flared up, slammed the table, stood up, and angrily questioned.

Old Li licked his lips, waving his hands repeatedly, "No, no, Brother Liang calm down, listen to my explanation. Actually, I already discussed this with Ye Li before, but she told me it was absolutely impossible at the time. She must be getting money now, just wait, she'll definitely come before tomorrow night."

Brother Liang snorted, thinking to himself, even if Ye Li can really bring forty thousand yuan, Old Li is just like a dog, in a few days he will beg him for credit again, by then Ye Li still won't escape his grasp.

Suppressing the anger in his heart, Brother Liang sat down again.

"Old Li, I'll give you a chance, but if your daughter doesn't bring the money tomorrow, you'll be fed to the dogs on the mountain. Don't joke around with me, and don't think I'm playing games with you."

Old Li rubbed his hands together, chuckling again, "Yes, yes, I know, I know, Brother Liang, how about this, if my daughter really can't get the money, and I get cravings again, we can discuss this matter. That... when you have your way with her, after you're done, let me have a taste of the soup, okay?"

Brother Liang burst into laughter; he never expected that Old Li would not only agree with him but also make such a degrading request.

Not only did Brother Liang laugh, but everyone in the room burst into laughter, even Old Li was no exception.

At the same time, outside the window, Chu Ge heard everything clearly, and his anger reached a boiling point.

In his years of wandering, he had seen many unfair things and shameless people, but it was the first time he saw a father showing such an ugly face.

Even if Old Li was just Ye Li's foster father, Ye Li still respectfully called him "Dad"!

"Dad," "Mom," these words might not have much emotional impact on many people.

But for Chu Ge, who never experienced parental love and yearned endlessly for these words, they are utterly sacred and inviolable!

It's said that even a vicious tiger won't eat its cubs, but Old Li?

Not only does he want to push Ye Li into the fire pit, but he also wants to pour a bucket of oil on it!

At the same time, Chu Ge felt a deep sadness, feeling it unworthy for Ye Li, who was willing to sacrifice herself for such a scum. What a kind-hearted girl she must be!

Initially, Chu Ge wanted to help Ye Li and her foster father solve their problem, but at this moment, he felt an overwhelming urge to personally snap this scumbag's neck.

Listening to the increasingly obscene language coming from the room, Chu Ge finally exploded in rage!

This matter had touched his bottom line, and it was no longer something trivial he could just ignore!

When the five people in the room laughed the hardest, Chu Ge fiercely kicked toward the window.

"Crash!"

In the sound of shattering glass, Chu Ge entered through the window with a grim expression!

Seeing Chu Ge with a grim expression, walking on shattered glass into the room, everyone inside instinctively stood up immediately, looking at Chu Ge with eyes full of uncertainty and suspicion. The two young men who were on the computer also grabbed two steel pipes beside the computer desk.

The window glass was very sturdy tempered glass, not easily broken, even with a hammer, yet the opponent effortlessly kicked it to pieces?

What kind of strength was that?

And what shocked them even more was that they had no idea when this person had arrived; with so many of them, not a single one noticed any movement before!

"Who are you?"

Brother Liang frowned deeply and asked coldly.

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