Golden Scale [EN]: Chapter 61

Hou Longtao gently pushed Ru Yun away and, with a swift kick aimed at Mao Zhengyi’s chin, like a striker taking a shot on goal. “Ah!” The man, who had been on his hands and knees, screamed and was launched into the air, flipping over before landing hard on his shoulders and back. His mouth was full of blood, and he probably lost a few teeth. Luckily, his mouth was closed when he was kicked; otherwise, he might have bitten off his tongue.

Hou Longtao wasn’t finished. He chased after Mao, straddling his waist. He grabbed the front of Mao’s shirt with his left hand, yanking his upper body off the ground, and then swung his right fist, hammering it into Mao’s face. Each time he hit, he loosened his left hand, letting Mao fall heavily before yanking him up again to strike. He cursed with each blow, “You motherfucking bitch, go to hell!” He was like a madman, truly trying to beat the other man to death. On the surface, it looked like retaliation, but really, he was venting his extreme dissatisfaction with himself.

Ru Yun, having straightened her clothes, noticed that Mao Zhengyi was bleeding profusely and barely breathing. Knowing it would be a big problem if Hou Longtao seriously hurt the man, she quickly tried to stop him. She grabbed his fist as he raised it again. “Longtao, don’t hit him anymore.” She had calmed down considerably, and her term of endearment for her lover had softened.

“Don’t stop me!” Hou Longtao waved his hand, shaking off Ru Yun. His eyes were bloodshot.

Before his fist could fall, it was grabbed again, and he was lifted up by an upward force. He turned his head and immediately felt a pain in his eye socket and a numbness around his cheekbone. He must have been punched. Before he could even see who it was, he instinctively raised his other arm to block. Sure enough, he heard a “smack” as he blocked another blow, but he was still kicked in the stomach. Amidst Ru Yun’s scream, he fell face down on the ground.

Hou Longtao looked up and saw a bodyguard in black walking towards him. After the two bodyguards had recovered, Kuang Fei and the others were no match for them. Even four against one wasn’t much of an advantage, so one of them had come inside to save Mao Zhengyi. Ru Yun saw the bodyguard kick her lover hard twice and then grab him from the ground, clearly intending to keep hitting him. Disregarding her status, she stepped forward, picked up a bottle of Qing wine [a type of Chinese rice wine], and smashed it over the bodyguard’s head. Unfortunately, the Qing wine bottle was too light, and the bodyguard barely felt any pain. He was just slightly startled and backhanded Ru Yun, sending her flying. “Hahaha, hit them, hit them!” Mao Zhengyi had managed to sit up with great effort. “You bastard!” Seeing a trickle of blood at the corner of his beloved wife’s mouth, Hou Longtao roared like an enraged bull and threw two heavy punches.

The bodyguard, skilled in martial arts, easily deflected the attacks. But these were just feints. Hou Longtao focused all his power on his forehead. “Take this, you motherfucker!” He slammed forward, hitting the bodyguard squarely on the bridge of his nose. A cloud of blood erupted, and the bodyguard fell backward, unconscious without a sound.

Hou Longtao turned around, gnashing his teeth. His forehead was also cut, and blood flowed down his face, from his nose and the corners of his mouth, all the way to his chin, making him look terrifying.

Mao Zhengyi knew it was his turn again, and he scooted backward against the wall. “Y-you… you better not come over here.” He used to be a street fighter, and ten years ago, he wouldn’t have been so scared. But now he was a pampered boss, and his old toughness had long faded. It was a case of being born in hardship and dying in comfort.

Hou Longtao certainly wanted to go over and beat the bastard again, but he was more concerned about Ru Yun. He knelt on one knee, using his right arm to support Ru Yun’s waist, and his left hand, trembling slightly, reached out to touch her swollen cheek.

“Ah! It hurts…” Ru Yun turned her head slightly.

Hou Longtao was almost crying. He gently kissed her lips. “Yunyun…”

“Silly, I’m okay.” Ru Yun gently wiped the blood from Hou Longtao’s forehead. Her words were a little slurred.

Twenty security guards with rubber batons rushed into “Nandeman,” immediately subduing the five people in the hallway. Then, several of them entered the room, including the one Hou Longtao had hit. “Everyone down! How dare you cause trouble here? You’ve got some nerve!”

“Do you know who I am? How dare you talk to me like that!” Mao Zhengyi was not afraid of the Shanghai police, let alone these Beijing “dogs.”

“Down, down, are you going down or not!?” Two fierce-looking security guards raised their batons high and逼迫d [forced] Mao. A “peasant entrepreneur” couldn’t intimidate them.

“I’m the victim! That kid hit me!” Seeing that his threats weren’t working, Mao Zhengyi had no choice but to shout and obediently lie on the ground. It was best not to suffer immediate losses. But Hou Longtao didn’t react at all, still holding Ru Yun. “Hiss…” His body swayed as he took a blow to the back. He looked back and saw it was the grandson he had beaten earlier. “Down, did you hear me?” The security guard raised his hand again.

“What are you doing!?” Ru Yun shouted at the security guard, then turned to her lover. “Longtao, lie down.” Only then did Hou Longtao help Ru Yun up before lying down on the ground.

“What’s going on? What’s going on? Mr. Mao, how are you?” Wu Beiying squeezed in through the crowd. When he saw the scene in the room, he understood what had happened, and his heart sank. “It’s over, Mao Zhengyi, Mao Zhengyi…”

“Hey, hey, what are you doing?” He tried to help his boss, but the security guard pushed him back with a baton.

“Let me check his injuries. If it’s serious, he needs to go to the hospital.”

“No one’s going anywhere. Take them all back to the security department and wait for the Public Security Bureau [Chinese police] to pick them up.”

“Why do you security guards talk like bandits? Get out of the way!” A voice rang out from outside the room.

“Hey.” Several security guards were unhappy when they heard this and turned around together. “Who is it?”

Four policemen came in from outside. The leader, with three golden four-pointed stars on each shoulder, was none other than Director Zeng of the Chaoyang Public Security Bureau. The private room was filled with people lying, sitting, and standing, packed with more than a dozen people, with no room to turn around.

“Everyone out!” The police轰隆隆d [rumbled] the security guards out of the room. Old Zeng helped Hou Longtao up. “Mr. Hou, how are you?” He couldn’t be too familiar in front of outsiders.

“Director Zeng, you arrived just in time.”

“We’ll talk about other things later. Let’s get you to the hospital for a check-up first.” Old Zeng couldn’t possibly miss the sarcasm in Hou Longtao’s words and quickly changed the subject. On the other side, Mao Zhengyi was also being helped up by the police.

A policeman stayed behind to handle the aftermath. Since no one needed help walking, a group of people, led by the manager of “Nandeman,” were escorted out through a special corridor for garbage disposal and took the staff elevator to the underground parking lot for unloading. There weren’t just one police car, but five waiting there. Two of them were “Iveco” vans, with at least thirty people sitting inside, but only five or six of them were policemen. The rest were all dressed like gangsters.

Da Pang and Long got out of the car. “Monkey, how are you?” “Fourth Brother, are you okay?”

“I won’t die. Director Zeng, what’s going on? Why were my men arrested?”

“They weren’t arrested. We’ll talk on the way.” After Old Zeng winked at a policeman, he got into a police “Cherokee” with Hou Longtao and Ru Yun. The policeman accompanied Mao Zhengyi and Wu Beiying in another car.

Hou Longtao rolled down the window and waved to Da Pang, whispering in his ear, “Brother, we don’t need you today. You guys go. Call everyone together tomorrow night and have a meeting at the old place.”

“Do you need us to pick you up later?”

“No need.”

“Okay, be careful.” Two “Cherokee” jeeps and a “Jinbei” van headed straight for the designated hospital of the Chaoyang Branch, while the two “Iveco” vans dropped off the twenty-odd gangsters at Chaoyang Park…

Old Zeng wasn’t Hou Longtao’s direct subordinate, so he wouldn’t listen to this young man as obediently as Li Baoding and Wang Gang did. After receiving the call, he first called the security department of the China World Hotel and asked them to check who had booked the private room in “Nandeman.” When he heard it was the presidential suite, he found Wu Beiying’s name in the registration.

Although Mao, Zhou, and Wu were well-known figures in Shanghai, few people outside the industry knew what they did. But Old Zeng had encountered Wu Beiying’s name before. Not long ago, Old Zeng went to the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection [an internal control agency of the Chinese Communist Party] and happened to meet a dozen petitioners from Shanghai who were complaining about Shanghai’s richest man, Mao Zhengyi, and Wu Beiying, colluding with the Shanghai municipal government to illegally trade real estate.

This time, when he heard that Wu Beiying was trying to harm Ru Yun, Old Zeng instinctively felt that things were not simple. He was a criminal investigator and had a keen sense for this kind of thing. He knew that Hou Longtao had many friends on the streets and might end up in a brawl. He wasn’t worried about Ru Yun or Hou Longtao’s safety, but he was worried that they would bring unnecessary trouble to him. Old Zeng immediately took five cars, three policemen, and twenty-two plainclothes officers and headed straight for the China World Hotel.

They arrived half an hour before Hou Longtao, but Old Zeng played a trick. He didn’t go directly to save Ru Yun but ordered people to guard several intersections around the hotel. Sure enough, they soon discovered a group of suspicious people. After questioning them, they turned out to be Hou Longtao’s men. Da Pang and Long knew about Hou Longtao’s relationship with the Chaoyang Branch. When they heard that Old Zeng was in charge, they didn’t rush upstairs but followed the police to the underground parking lot.

A few minutes later, Old Zeng received a report that Hou Longtao had already arrived with four people and had beaten a security guard in the lobby. This was exactly what Old Zeng wanted. He wanted Hou Longtao to cause some trouble, but he didn’t want him to make too much of a scene. Then came the scene in the restaurant. Old Zeng had a clear purpose in doing this. After the “Yang Lixin incident,” Hou Longtao not only didn’t sue the Chaoyang Branch but also sent generous gifts. He hadn’t fully repaid this favor.

Official-business collusion, one thing at a time, the most taboo is owing favors. Making Yang Lixin demoted was inevitable and couldn’t be considered working for Hou Longtao; after a thorough investigation, Hou Longtao had been slow to act, meaning he hadn’t benefited from the major inspection. Old Zeng was going to pay off the remaining debt of gratitude today…

The police car was already on its way back to the Chaoyang Branch. Old Zeng, sitting in the passenger seat, handed Hou Longtao a cigarette. “Except for that Xu and the one surnamed Wu, the others aren’t getting their first medical examination, are they?”

“Hmph,” Hou Longtao snorted. “They have three cases of mild concussion?”

Ru Yun was a little confused. “What do you mean?”

“Mild concussion can’t be detected. CT scans and X-rays are useless. You just need to insist that you’re dizzy.”

“But one of them has a comminuted fracture of the nose that requires plastic surgery, and another lost two teeth. How are you going to handle that?”

“I was acting in self-defense. He was trying to rape my boss… my employer. How should you handle it?” Hou Longtao’s tone was calm, completely lacking the excitement he had shown at the hotel. Ever since getting into the police car, Ru Yun had noticed this. She now wanted to see how her man would handle things.

“I think it’s best if this matter can end here, with both sides dropping the charges. You only need to compensate the China World Hotel for its losses, and they’ll bear their own medical expenses.”

“Okay, let’s do that.”

“Really?” Old Zeng didn’t expect Hou Longtao to agree so readily. “Xu, what’s your opinion?”

“I’ll listen to Longtao on this matter.”

“You really don’t want to sue them?”

“What’s the point of suing without enough evidence? Besides, Director Zeng, isn’t that what you want?”

“I’m doing this for your own good. If you really make a fuss, the prosecutor’s office is unlikely to file a public prosecution. Even if it goes to court, you won’t win. Their initial intention was to sue you for serious injury, regardless of whether you sued them or not. They have motive, witnesses, and physical evidence. The other party is a real estate tycoon with a constant stream of scandals. Now, with the matter between you two, you’re driven by jealousy, and public opinion will probably be against you.”

“Then why did they change their minds?”

“I had to do a lot of talking to get through to them.”

“How so?”

“Basically, it’s about them giving the Beijing police some face.”

“Then I should thank you.” Hou Longtao understood that it was Mao Zhengyi who insisted on suing, and it wasn’t Old Zeng who convinced him not to sue, but Wu Beiying.

Since both parties agreed to a settlement, there was no need to return to the branch. The police car drove directly to the China World Hotel parking lot. Old Zeng got out of the car with Hou Longtao and Ru Yun. “Longtao, it was unwise of you to call your men to help today. Five against three and thirty against three are different in nature. If I hadn’t sent people to stop them first, it would have attracted the attention of the press, and then this matter would have been impossible to cover up.”

The three exchanged a few more pleasantries and then parted ways. There was no need to discuss the details of how to compensate “Nandeman” and other matters. As soon as he got into the SL500, the first thing Hou Longtao did was check on his beloved wife’s injuries. Her face was slightly swollen, but not very noticeable, but he still felt heartbroken. “Bastard.”

“It’s okay, I’m fine. You, on the other hand, look like a panda. I already called Yueling at the hospital. We’re not going home tonight. Let’s go to your place.”

The Benz drove onto Chang’an Avenue. “Are we just going to let it go like this?” Ru Yun knew that if she didn’t ask, this seemingly calm man didn’t know what he would do.

“You can swallow this, but I can’t.”

“What do you want to do?”

“You don’t need to worry about it. I’ll take care of everything.”

“Is it necessary? Anyway, I’m fine.”

“Are you kidding me? That old bastard Mao Zhengyi won’t let it go. Don’t you know that?”

“I don’t want to make a big deal out of it. You should know the consequences. As long as we’re careful, we don’t have to worry about him coming after us again. Don’t cause any more trouble.”

“What trouble am I causing?”

“You’re too impulsive, and you can’t get rid of your gangster habits. You always want to solve things with violence, with bloodshed, with those street rules. Last time with Nuonuo, you got lucky. What about this time? Ambush him on the way to the airport? Mao Zhengyi isn’t an ordinary gangster. If something happens, someone will investigate.”

“What you’re saying sounds so strange. So I was wrong to save you? I was wrong to avenge you, to stand up for you?” Hou Longtao was a little angry.

“It’s not that you were wrong to save me, but your methods were inappropriate. As for avenging me, I think you’re doing it more for yourself, right?”

“What do you mean?”

“I’m your woman. How dare he try to take what belongs to you? You don’t just want him to regret his actions in general; you want him to regret touching your woman. Only by making him pay a heavy price can your wounded male ego be restored. Actually, you’re the one who feels wronged, aren’t you?”

“You… you…” Hou Longtao couldn’t find the words to refute Ru Yun. Part of what she said was true. For a man, there’s nothing more damaging to his self-esteem than not being able to protect the woman he loves. But he couldn’t completely agree with her point of view. “I don’t understand what your position is. You’re the main victim here.”

“Yes, the victim isn’t saying anything, so why can’t you let it go?”

“What are you talking about? You’re my wife. I wouldn’t be a man if I could let it go.” Hou Longtao’s breathing became heavy. He slammed the steering wheel hard. “I really don’t understand you!”

“Have you ever thought that before you arrived, Mao Zhengyi and I might have been mutually willing, that I’m so obviously speaking for Mao Zhengyi?”

“Screech…” The tires left two black marks on Chang’an Avenue, and the cars behind the Benz honked and sped past.

Hou Longtao slowly turned his head and looked at Ru Yun’s serious face, then turned back and stepped on the gas. “Heh heh.” He laughed. Ru Yun suddenly leaned over and licked Hou Longtao’s ear. “Actually, today wasn’t too bad. That’s why I decided to let Mao Zhengyi go. I don’t want you to cause any more trouble.” Between these two, there were many things that didn’t need to be said explicitly.

“How do you know I’ll definitely use violence again? I was the first one to suggest accepting the settlement.”

“It’s too obvious. Your emotional shift is too obvious. I know my husband’s bad temper. The calmer you pretend to be, the angrier you are inside. I can see the hatred in your eyes.”

“You’re good at reading people.”

The Tianlun Dynasty Hotel was already in sight…

Mao Zhengyi not only lost two molars, but his whole face was swollen. It had been more than ten years since he had received this kind of “treatment,” and his anger was imaginable. But after all, he had been in the business world for so many years, and after Wu Beiying’s persuasion, he finally gave up the idea of suing Hou Longtao through normal channels. He understood what was most disadvantageous to him now.

“Beiying, Yiping and I will return to Hong Kong tomorrow. We can’t let the media there not see us for too long. You stay in Beijing for a while longer, smooth things over, and contact the companies here. Then you go to the southeastern coastal provinces and cities. If that doesn’t work, find a way in the inland areas. In short, you have to find the money for me. Hou Longtao, when my troubles are resolved, I’ll be back.” Mao Zhengyi narrowed his already small eyes…

“Okay, it’s your turn.” Ru Yun came out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her and her clothes in her arms.

“Really, we could have just showered together.” Hou Longtao was already naked.

“If we shower together, can you guarantee you won’t touch me?”

“Of course not.”

“Then that’s it. Don’t have so many opinions.”

“I don’t understand what game you’re playing.” Hou Longtao grumbled as he walked into the bathroom.

Hou Longtao always showered quickly, finishing in just over five minutes. When he came out, he found Ru Yun sitting on the bed fully dressed. “What’s wrong? Are you going out?”

“Come here.” Ru Yun crossed her legs and opened her arms to Hou Longtao. He walked between Ru Yun’s legs and gently stroked her cheeks with both hands. Her glasses had been broken earlier and couldn’t be worn, but that didn’t affect her elegant temperament.

Ru Yun vigorously kneaded her lover’s firm thighs, bent slightly, and opened her mouth to take his drooping penis, moistening it with her abundant saliva, making it thicker, longer, and harder in her warm, moist mouth. She spat out the huge yang tool [slang for penis], licked it all over with her tongue, and then used her cheeks to press it down to an almost vertical position, feeling the irresistible powerful rebound.

Ru Yun’s lips and tongue fell on Hou Longtao’s abdomen, licking and kissing, her nimble tongue taking turns swirling around his navel and nipples, teasing him to his heart’s content. “Ah…” Hou Longtao held the back of his beloved wife’s head, his hands just right卡祝糊 [covering] her high bun. “Baby, hmm… hoo… help me suck it again, baby, I want your mouth.” He moved his old thing up and down.

Ru Yun seemed not to hear Hou Longtao’s words, continuing her “teasing,” the only change being that she began to slide her fingers in Hou Longtao’s butt crack,揉一下儿 [rubbing] his perineum,按一下儿 [pressing] his anus, and drawing circles on his buttocks with her soft palms. This was simply adding fuel to the fire. Hou Longtao’s yang tool was so hard it hurt. He lifted Ru Yun’s cheeks. “Chang’e sister [referring to a beautiful woman], good wife, I’m going to explode.”

“Really?”

“Really.”

“Then will you listen to me?” Ru Yun held the yang tool, her face extremely enchanting, her bright eyes flowing with hidden 秋波 [flirtatious glances].

“Yes, of course, I’ll listen. I’ll listen to everything you say.” Hou Longtao couldn’t resist the temptation of this beauty who could make Sakyamuni return to secular life, and he thought Ru Yun was talking about Mao Zhengyi’s matter, and he had no intention of using violence again.

“Husband, I want you to rape me.” Ru Yun’s delicate tongue meticulously cared for her lover’s赤裸裸的 [naked] glans, leaving no part of the meatus or groove untouched.

“What do you mean?” Hou Longtao frowned.

“I don’t want you to be gentle today. I want you to be rough. I want you to rape me. I want you to rub me hard, rub my breasts, rub my ass. I want you to fuck me like crazy, fuck my穴 [vagina], fuck my backdoor.”