Chapter 112: Chapter 112 Hang Up and Beat
"Alright then." Zhang Yaqing smiled faintly. The next second, she slapped Xu Baian right across the face.
SLAP!
The blow left Xu Baian completely stunned. He spun in place several times, his face swelling up like a pigâs head. Before Xu Baian could even react, Zhang Yaqing landed a vicious kick between his legs.
"AARGH!" Xu Baian shrieked.
Zhang Yaqing ran a finger over her red lips. "Xu Baian, give you an inch and you take a mile. Did you really think you were some big shot? The Zhang Family is not some pushover that any Tom, Dick, or Harry can walk all over!
"And donât forget," she continued, "Iâve ruined plenty of men before. Some of them... held positions even higher than yours."
Zhang Yaqing wasnât like other women. She appeared seductive, but she was covered in thorns. Her Zhang Family upbringing meant she had a thuggish streak in her bones. She had been holding back because there was still room for reconciliation. But now, it seemed Xu Baian was hellbent on a life-or-death struggle with her family, so a struggle it would be. At worst, sheâd spend a few years behind bars.
Terrified, the men from the Commerce Department rushed forward to help up Xu Baian, who was still clutching his groin and howling. His eyes were bloodshot with rage. "Arrest this bitch! And as for this guy, string him up! Iâm going to hang him in front of the Zongheng Chamber of Commerce and flog him!"
The Commerce Department agents charged forward, their stun batons crackling loudly.
SCREEECH!
Suddenly, seven or eight cars barged onto the scene, forcing the terrified agents to scramble back.
Zhang Wudao kicked his car door open and bellowed, "Who dares bully my sister?!"
A dozen or two fierce-looking men poured out of the vehicles after him.
Xu Baian said coldly, "Zhang Wudao, are you fucking rebelling? Is the Zhang Family looking to die?"
Zhang Wudao sneered. "My grandfather sent a message. If you dare touch the Zongheng Chamber of Commerce today, the Zhang Family will go to war with the Xu Family! Weâll see who comes out on top!"
He lit a cigarette. "Worst case, my sister and I will do a little time. Whatâs the big deal? The Zhang Family has money. If you really push us to the brink, weâll offer up half our fortune as tribute! Thatâs enough money to have your father crippled, and then weâll slowly finish the rest of you off!"
Zhang Wudaoâs murderous words made Xu Baianâs eyelid twitch violently.
These Zhang Family members are absolute lunatics!
Seeing Zhang Wudaoâs fearless expression, he didnât doubt for a second that they meant every word.
Still, the arrow is already nocked; I have to fire.
"Fine! Letâs see who destroys who first!" Xu Baian gritted his teeth and roared. "Get backup! Call the Patrol Detachment! I want to see how arrogant they can be then!"
The Patrol Detachment wasnât like the Commerce Department; they were all armed with guns.
Getting impatient, Chen Xiao strode past everyone and slapped Xu Baian across the face.
Xu Baian went flying four or five meters, a mouthful of broken teeth scattering across the ground.
The men from the Commerce Department were all stunned.
Who is this guy? Heâs ferocious!
"Get him! Attack!" Xu Baian screamed, his eyes bloodshot.
The Commerce Department agents swarmed Chen Xiao with their stun batons, but after a series of sickening thuds, they were all sent flying. Chen Xiao now held one of their stun batons.
He walked toward Xu Baian.
"The smell of roasting bird eggs should be nice, donât you think?" Chen Xiao said with a cold smirk.
Xu Baian scrambled backward on his hands, fear filling his eyes.
"What are you trying to do?"
"What do you think Iâm going to do? Iâm going to roast your eggs." Chen Xiao thrust the stun baton down between his legs.
"AH!" Xu Baian shrieked, wetting himself in terror.
He dodged just in time, lucky that the crackling baton didnât make direct contact. Otherwise, his family jewels would have been lost for good.
Just then, another car screeched to a halt nearby. A middle-aged man rushed out, sweating profusely. "Mr. Chen... Mr. Chen, please show mercy! Please, show mercy!"
THUD!
Xu Qingfeng fell to his knees directly between Chen Xiao and Xu Baian.
"Who are you?" Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow.
"Iâm Xu Qingfeng, the Commerce Department Director," he said, sweat pouring down his face. "I came here specifically to apologize on behalf of this insolent son of mine."
Chen Xiaoâs face remained cold and he said nothing.
"Dad! Are you insane? Kneeling to this guy?" Xu Baian gritted out.
"Insolent brat! Shut your mouth!" Xu Qingfeng shot to his feet, kicked Xu Baian several times, then hauled his half-dead son in front of Chen Xiao and kicked him behind the knees.
Xu Baian was forced to kneel before Chen Xiao, unable to move.
"Kowtow! Apologize!" Xu Qingfeng ordered coldly.
Xu Baianâs eyes bulged. "Dad... you... have you lost your mind?!"
"Youâre the one whoâs lost his damn mind!" Xu Qingfeng was so frantic he was on the verge of tears. "If you donât kowtow and apologize right now, even I canât save you! Hurry up!"
Seeing the terrifying look in his fatherâs eyes, Xu Baian began to tremble. THUD! THUD! THUD! He started banging his head frantically on the ground before Chen Xiao, finally understanding that he had picked a fight with the wrong person. Otherwise, his father would never be acting like this.
This scene left Zhang Wudao completely dumbfounded.
Zhang Yaqing, however, likely figured it out.
It must be Chen Xiaoâs senior martial sister, intervening from behind the scenes. My gamble paid off.
As Xu Baian kowtowed and apologized, so terrified he was holding his breath, Chen Xiao saw that their arrogance was gone and completely lost interest. He tossed the stun baton aside.
Xu Qingfeng swallowed nervously. "Mr. Chen, have you calmed down now?"
"No," Chen Xiao sneered. "Didnât this guy just say he was going to hang me up and flog me? Iâm waiting."
Cold sweat beaded on Xu Qingfengâs forehead. He viciously kicked Xu Baian a few more times, then barked at his men, "Hang this insolent brat up!"
"What?" The Commerce Department agents hesitated.
"Do it now!" Xu Qingfeng roared.
Like a pig being led to slaughter, Xu Baian was hoisted up.
Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow at Zhang Yaqing. "Go on. Vent your anger."
Without hesitation, Zhang Yaqing retrieved a whip from her carâs trunk and began lashing Xu Baian mercilessly. Xu Baian shrieked and begged for mercy with every strike. Xu Qingfengâs heart ached for his only son, but he didnât dare make a sound. When Zhang Yaqing finally tired, she tossed the whip aside. After all, Li Buyi was still waiting for Chen Xiao to rescue him.
Xu Qingfeng cautiously approached Chen Xiao. "Mr. Chen, Iâm sure youâve heard about what happened to City Governor Li. Now... would it be convenient for you to head to the City Lordâs Mansion?"