Chapter 064: Transition – The Death of Liu Ping

Chapter 064: Transition: The Death of Liu Ping

Fang Tao was dead.

Just as he had no chance to fight in front of Chu Fei, so too before Blood Fox. There was no gruesome display, only a hole between his brows—a bloodied wound piercing through his entire skull. Fang Tao’s expression in death was tranquil, devoid of fear or pain. He had already accepted his fate when he chose to remain by Liu Ping’s side. In his final moments, he cast a complex glance at Liu Ping...

Liu Ping’s pupils contracted fiercely as he watched Fang Tao’s corpse collapse before him, yet not a trace of sorrow showed on his face. Years of life-and-death struggles had long honed his nerves to steel.

"Liu Ping, you weren’t destined to reach this point," Chu Fei said, approaching with an indifferent expression. From the moment he decided to act, he never intended to spare Liu Ping. The man before him was now a rabid dog, bereft of reason. Mercy would only endanger those around him—Ximen Lu’s kidnapping was proof enough. Chu Fei couldn’t allow another incident...

"Chu Fei, I know you won’t let me go now. I just want to ask one thing: was it you who hurt my son?" Liu Ping stared fixedly at Chu Fei.

"It was. He tried to kill me. Not killing him was already merciful," Chu Fei nodded.

"Hah, I knew it was you—" Liu Ping laughed loudly upon hearing this, looking at Chu Fei. "You turned my son into a vegetable. Is it wrong for me to want to kill you?"

"You’re not wrong. But you’ll have no more chances," Chu Fei replied calmly.

"You’re mistaken. I still have a chance. Even if I die today, someone will come for your life. Just wait," Liu Ping suddenly laughed hysterically, then, under Chu Fei’s gaze, spun around and crashed forcefully into the floor-to-ceiling window...

Bang—

Crash—

The window shattered, Liu Ping’s body shot out like a cannonball, plummeting downward. At that moment, a figure appeared at the window like a phantom, reaching out to grab Liu Ping’s collar—pulling him back from his fall...

It was Chu Fei who intervened.

He hadn’t expected Liu Ping would choose to jump to his death, but he absolutely refused to let it happen...

"You..." Liu Ping looked at Chu Fei in horror. He never imagined Chu Fei could snatch him back at the critical moment—it was beyond his comprehension...

How could a person move so quickly?

"You can’t die yet," Chu Fei said coldly, and without hesitation, he struck Liu Ping’s brow with his right hand...

Thud—

Liu Ping crashed to the ground, his body convulsing uncontrollably, froth bubbling from his mouth. Just like his son, Chu Fei had destroyed his brain with internal energy...

The emperor of Shenghe was not dead, but reduced to an imbecile.

"I’ll leave the rest to you," Chu Fei said, casting a cold glance at Liu Ping, still spasming, then turned to leave. He had come only to witness Liu Ping’s end with his own eyes—not because he distrusted Blood Fox, but because there were things he wanted to do himself...

"What is your goal?" Blood Fox called from behind.

"I don’t care how you manage it. I want Shenghe—an absolutely pure Shenghe, free of any taint," Chu Fei replied without turning, then vanished through the door...

Blood Fox pursed her lips, turned to the pale-faced Liu Huamei at her side: "Did you hear that? I want a Shenghe without any trace of darkness. Can you do it?"

"I can, but it might take some time," Liu Huamei swallowed nervously, her face ashen, especially as she glanced at Liu Ping still convulsing on the floor. Her heart thudded wildly. In her eyes, Chu Fei was more like a demon than Blood Fox—one slap, and a man reduced to a fool?

"Time isn’t an issue, but it must be absolutely clean," Blood Fox said with satisfaction. She walked to the window, gazing outside, and suddenly laughed, "Standing here feels so different."

Liu Huamei quietly stepped over, gently massaging Blood Fox’s shoulders like a dutiful handmaid...

But Blood Fox’s smile faded, and she muttered to herself, "What does he want with Shenghe? Is he planning to play the business game? He never showed any interest in this field..."

——

Shenghe’s emperor suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage; Liu Ping became a vegetable.

This explosive news swept through every sector of Kun City in an instant, like a bomb, its impact far outstripping the deaths of Cai Jiu and Hou Bing. Liu Ping was a true entrepreneur, with a far wider and more diverse following.

And immediately after, an even more astonishing rumor spread—a mysterious figure had appeared, acquiring a massive share of Shenghe Group’s stock in record time, including Liu Ping’s own holdings. This person became Shenghe’s undisputed largest shareholder, its new boss, with a stake twice as large as Liu Ping ever held—over half the company.

To think Liu Ping once held only about thirty-seven percent, but the new owner now possessed fifty-four percent—a staggering proportion rarely seen in the modern business world. This established the new owner’s absolute control over Shenghe.

Then came sweeping changes.

A new ruler brings new courtiers; a new boss brings a wave of personnel changes. It’s the norm for any corporate leadership transition, and Shenghe was no exception. The entire upper echelon was suddenly gripped with anxiety, unsure who would be targeted next.

Alongside these personnel shifts, the new owner did something that left everyone dumbfounded: a complete restructuring of the group. Not a simple reorganization, but a total overhaul, condensing the conglomerate of over ten subsidiaries into three major divisions: Shenghe Real Estate, Shenghe Entertainment, and Shenghe Industry. Shenghe Group, once comprised of more than ten subsidiaries, was now three comprehensive entities. In the process, Shenghe Group shocked everyone further by selling seven of its subsidiaries at bargain prices to the newly rising Red Moon Group in Kun City. Observers quickly noticed that all the companies Shenghe sold cheaply were those with questionable, shady business.

The business world of Kun City was rocked by an earthquake. The transformation of Shenghe was so rapid, so sweeping, that even seasoned business leaders were caught off guard. By the time news of Liu Ping’s accident was made public, the restructuring was nearly complete, and it became clear to the perceptive that a powerful hand was controlling everything—just as with the previous quake caused by Cai Jiu and Hou Bing’s deaths. Now, even major figures across the East Sea region turned their gaze to the small Kun City, but none dared interfere.

The shockwaves lasted three days before gradually subsiding, but everyone knew this was only a surface calm. Within Shenghe Group, fierce struggles and reckonings were underway, and the entire Kun City business scene was undergoing a reshuffling thanks to Shenghe’s upheaval.

But none of this concerned Shenghe anymore, for the new owner immediately discarded its name, renaming it Star Moon Group.

What puzzled countless media and the public was that, to this day, no one knew who the mysterious new owner of Star Moon Group truly was.

There was no denying, however, that this was a formidable figure. Some speculated the new boss hailed from a powerful family or financial syndicate in East Sea City—otherwise, such sweeping changes could not have happened so quickly.

Some even suggested that Liu Ping’s transformation into a vegetable was no accident, but orchestrated.

For now, though, the focus was elsewhere: all eyes were on the newly renamed Star Moon Group and its enigmatic owner.

Too fast.

And too timely.

So fast that, before anyone could react, the outcome was already decided.

——

"Chu Fei, who do you think this Star Moon Group’s boss is? Could he really be some tycoon from East Sea?" Ximen Lu stirred her coffee, frowning as she questioned Chu Fei.

"If you’re asking me, I’m asking myself," Chu Fei shrugged. Of course, he wouldn’t honestly tell Ximen Lu that he was the mysterious figure behind it all. Even if he did, she’d think he was joking.

Now, Chu Fei somewhat regretted his earlier decision. He’d acted on impulse, declaring he wanted a clean Shenghe Group, never expecting Blood Fox to move so swiftly and decisively. Especially with Liu Huamei from Red Moon Group secretly involved, Shenghe had been scrubbed whiter than white, all the questionable business absorbed by Liu Huamei.

Blood Fox was right—Chu Fei had no interest in business. His words had been a reflex, just wanting to help Ximen Lu’s company. Later, he realized it was pointless. Ximen Lu was managing her small company, Fei Lu, perfectly well. If he handed her Shenghe Group, she’d be terrified; even if not, their relationship would change, which was not what Chu Fei wanted.

Now, Chu Fei was in a bind. Blood Fox had finished everything and washed her hands of the matter, leaving Liu Huamei to repeatedly urge him to take over the newly renamed Star Moon Group.

Damn, was he really supposed to be the big boss?

Chu Fei had no such interest, but what now? He couldn’t keep delaying; Liu Huamei had called him more than once. He’d have to find a solution soon.

"Hey, what are you staring at my legs for? Don’t tell me you’re having indecent thoughts?" Ximen Lu’s mood had been great these past days. The small model’s endorsement was a success, and with the partnership with Qingyan Studio, she’d landed two major contracts—cases she’d never dreamed of before. She was thrilled; at this rate, Fei Lu’s growth would be staggering. She was already planning expansion and recruitment. But she noticed Chu Fei staring at her legs endlessly. It wasn’t the first time, so she was used to it, but this time it was too much. Besides, they were in the office—what if an employee walked in?

So, Ximen Lu was angry!

[Chapter Five delivered, with a slight delay—sweat. This chapter was exhausting to write, a transition. Apologies! And lastly, good night—Star is off to sleep!]