Chapter 187: Chapter 187: What Can You Do to Me!
The handsome young manâs face immediately showed displeasure. "Who the hell do you think you are, acting so arrogant in front of me? Get lost!"
This guy looks like a pathetic loser. How dare he act so cocky? Iâm Young Master Lan, a prominent figure among the wealthy elite of Zhonghai, someone who actually ranks in our circles! Who the hell does this nobody think he is?
Chen Xiaoâs expression soured. He was never a good-tempered person to begin with, and now, he was even less inclined to hold back. Right then and there, he grabbed Young Master Lan by the collar and delivered several resounding slaps across his face.
Young Master Lan was left completely dazed, spitting mouthfuls of blood. A moment later, Chen Xiao tossed him aside like a dead dog.
The scene left everyone stunned.
Who the hell is this guy? How dare he beat up Young Master Lan like that?
The Lan family was a renowned and influential clan in Zhonghai. Many of its members held real power, and most people in the business world wouldnât dare to provoke them.
"You... youâre fucking asking for death!" Lan Jianhong bellowed in rage. "Just wait! Youâll soon find out just how terrifying the Lan familyâs power is!"
Li Kani said coldly, "Give it a rest, Lan Jianhong. I couldnât care less about you, yet you still came sniffing around shamelessly. You deserved to get beaten up by my boyfriend! Your family has some clout, but itâs not like they can rule unopposed in Zhonghai!"
Lan Jianhong wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and glared at Chen Xiao with resentment.
"Just you wait!"
After spitting out the threat, he immediately turned and left the venue, making a phone call on his way out.
It wasnât just the Lan family background he had. He also had an unbreakable bond with Qiao Yu from the local Hongmen branch! In Zhonghai, Hongmen was another behemoth.
About ten minutes later, a menacing aura filled the air. With a loud commotion, a group of Hongmen disciples barged in aggressively, led by none other than Qiao Yu himself.
Qiao Yu wore an arrogant expression. "Brother Lan, whoâs bullying you? Tell your bro! Today, I donât care whose turf this is! Iâm taking this person with me!"
Qiao Yuâs tone was domineering, yet no one questioned his words.
After all, with a father that powerful, who would dare mess with him?
"Itâs that pathetic loser!" Lan Jianhong pointed at Chen Xiao with fury.
Qiao Yu shot a murderous glare in that direction, but in the next second, he felt as if he had been plunged into an icy cavern. He gulped and began to back away silently.
"I really canât help you with this."
With that said, he prepared to sneak away with his men while Chen Xiao wasnât looking. However, in the next instant, Chen Xiaoâs icy voice drifted over.
"Since youâve already come, why not stay for a bit?"
"Big... Big... Big Brother Chen, I was just passing by, thatâs all..." Qiao Yu stammered, his courage failing him.
Even his father was no match for this man, so what did that make him? Was he just going to serve himself up as fodder?
Chen Xiao lifted an eyelid. "Iâm not in a good mood today. You had better not leave through that door without my permission."
Qiao Yuâs legs went soft. He walked over, bowing and scraping as he apologized, "Big Brother Chen, I was wrong!"
Seeing the normally arrogant and domineering Qiao Yu acting so terrified of this young man, the other guests were filled with shock.
Just who is this guy? Whatâs his background?
Chen Xiao kicked him in the abdomen. "ARGHâ!" Qiao Yu cried out as the blow sent him flying several meters, spewing blood.
"Get lost."
As Chen Xiaoâs command fell, Qiao Yu felt as if he had received a pardon. He quickly sputtered his thanks and scampered away with his tail between his legs.
Lan Jianhongâs face was filled with disbelief.
What kind of person was Qiao Yu? Among the circles of spoiled rich kids, his reputation was far greater than my own! With Hongmen at his back and such a powerful father... he was never courteous to anyone he had a problem with. And yet, he was acting so deferential toward this pathetic loser?
A sense of dread began to coil in his heart.
"Anyone else? Go on, keep calling people," Chen Xiao said, staring at Lan Jianhong with an amused expression. "Donât tell me youâve already run out of contacts?"
"You... Donât get arrogant!" Lan Jianhong gritted his teeth. "Iâll call my dad right now! And my uncle! And my aunt! None of you are getting away today!"
The guestsâ eyes widened. The father, uncle, and aunt Lan Jianhong mentioned were all figures who held power in various spheres of Zhonghai. If they were to get involved, forget about this guyâeven the current Qin Lan would have to show them some respect!
But Chen Xiao just sneered. "How arrogant! Iâd love to see just how powerful your Lan family really is."
As he spoke, he backhanded Lan Jianhong, sending him stumbling to the side. "Now, kneel there properly. I want to see exactly what the Lan family can do to me today."