Chapter 248: Welcoming and Cleansing

Chapter 248: Chapter 248: Welcoming and Cleansing

"It’s that damned bootlicker!" Zhang Yaqing said, visibly annoyed. "I called the Patrol and Arrest Office to handle this today, but they just showed a Feather Forest Army token. There was nothing the officers could do but leave."

"When I finally arrived, I could only watch as they swaggered off. And before they left, they provoked us in every way possible. They were utterly arrogant!"

Luo Qingli was also fuming. "The Luo Group is already on edge. Their antics have only made things worse, completely demoralizing everyone and severely affecting our work."

"Even though they’re just minor losses, it’s infuriating!"

"Besides, it was clearly premeditated. They caused a ruckus and ran off, making them impossible to find."

Hearing this, Zhang Yaqing quickly latched onto Chen Xiao’s arm, shaking it coquettishly. "Honey, we can’t let them keep getting away with this. I just can’t stomach it!"

Chen Xiao enjoyed the soft touch on his arm, and his brow relaxed. "If the Patrol and Arrest Office can’t handle them, why can’t we take matters into our own hands?"

"Since they like to play dirty, I’ll play along. Let me know if they make any more moves. I’ll take care of it personally."

"Okay!" Zhang Yaqing was thrilled and immediately planted a kiss on Chen Xiao’s cheek, leaving a lipstick mark.

Xu Yanran’s eyes widened slightly as she glanced between Zhang Yaqing and Luo Qingli, and she was puzzled to see that the latter didn’t have much of a reaction.

Although Zhang Yaqing has been a bit intimate with Chen Xiao before, it’s never been this blatant! And Luo Qingli isn’t jealous anymore? Something’s not right. Not right at all! Could something have happened while I was away?

She covertly shot a questioning glance at Li Biyun, but the young girl just blinked innocently, not daring to say a word.

Xu Yanran’s curiosity burned even brighter.

Suddenly, Luo Qingli’s phone rang.

It was a call from the general manager of a large auto mall owned by the Luo Group. He reported that people were causing a scene, scaring away customers and injuring staff. They had called the Patrol and Arrest Office, but nothing was done. The instigators seemed to have powerful backing.

"Do whatever it takes to stall them!" Luo Qingli ground her teeth in rage. "I’m bringing people over to crush them!"

After hanging up, she arched an eyebrow at Chen Xiao. "Stop being so lovey-dovey. We’ve got work to do."

「Inside the auto mall owned by the Luo Group.」

The place was in chaos. Several employees stood by silently, their faces swollen from being beaten. Even the manager, Lin Kaitai, was bruised. He was the one who had just called Luo Qingli, and now he was nervously apologizing to the young men before him with a humble and subservient tone.

The leader of the youths arrogantly patted Lin Kaitai’s cheek.

"From now on, tell these dogs who work for you to keep their eyes peeled! Don’t look down on people! Can’t you tell we’re loaded? We walk in, and you have the nerve to show us the cheap cars? Do we look like broke losers to you?!"

"Trashing your shop today is exactly what you deserved. The Patrol and Arrest Office showed up and didn’t dare touch us, so you should know who you’re dealing with. Are we clear?"

Though boiling with rage from the humiliation, Lin Kaitai remembered Luo Qingli’s words and forced an obsequious smile. "It’s obvious that you young masters are wealthy men of distinction. It was our mistake for being so blind. We hope you can forgive our blindness. As compensation, our auto mall would like to offer you a discount. All cars are half price, one for each of you. We hope this will help you gentlemen cool off..."

His words left the group of young men stunned. This felt too good to be true. How did the manager, who had been so defiant earlier, suddenly become so compliant? And he was offering them a fifty-percent discount?

"Forget it. We don’t need your handouts," the leader said. "In the future, just keep your eyes open when serving customers. Let’s go!"

He prepared to leave with the others. Jin Zilong had told them to hit and run; if they stayed too long and Chen Xiao caught them, they would be in trouble.

Lin Kaitai panicked. "Gentlemen, if you don’t accept my goodwill, my conscience won’t be clear... How about this? We’ll sell you any car in the store at a ninety-percent discount. I only ask that you don’t hold this against me... I’m just a man with a family to support..."

To stall them, Lin Kaitai had to go all in. After all, he was a man of some standing. Who could endure the humiliation of being slapped in public by these punks? They were too arrogant. He had to keep them here for Luo Qingli to deal with. If he let them walk away, he knew he wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight.

The men hesitated.

Could this guy really be that intimidated by our status?

Although Jin Zilong had warned them to leave after causing trouble, a ninety-percent discount was simply too tempting.

Seeing their hesitation, Lin Kaitai pressed his advantage. "Rest assured, gentlemen. This is my personal gesture of sincerity. Pick any car you like. I’ll cover the difference."

"Really?"

"You said it. We didn’t force you."

These youths were minor figures in the Feather Forest Army, and most didn’t come from prestigious families. How could they not be tempted by luxury cars worth millions?

Seeing the fish take the bait, Lin Kaitai quickly offered a fawning smile. "Yes, yes, this is completely my choice. Please, pick whatever you like. Consider it my compensation to you fine gentlemen."

At his words, several of them were sold. One of the youths whispered, "Forget it. Young Master Jin told us to leave after the ruckus. Let’s not get held up."

"What’s there to fear?" another youth countered. "It’s obvious he’s scared and caving. Why else would he make an offer like this? Forget him, I bet even if Luo Qingli herself showed up, she’d have to bow down to us!"

"We’ll each pick one car, then we’re out of here!"

The others nodded in agreement and began to excitedly pick out cars, going straight for the most expensive ones: Porsche, Maybach, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari...

Lin Kaitai’s eyelids twitched furiously.

These dogs are so damned greedy. If President Luo doesn’t get here soon, am I really going to let them drive off with these cars? It’s not my money, but watching these arrogant bastards get a deal like this is more painful than death itself.

Just then, the sound of car engines roared from outside. Lin Kaitai quickly looked up.

He saw Luo Qingli striding in, her face like ice and her heels clicking purposefully. Her presence was overwhelming, and the employees all bowed respectfully. Chen Xiao, Zhang Yaqing, and the others followed closely behind.

Lin Kaitai hurried over and gave Luo Qingli a meaningful look.

"President Luo, I’ve kept them here as you asked. They’re all over there."

Luo Qingli’s lips curved into a cold smile. "Good. Time to lock the doors and beat some dogs."

Chen Xiao glanced at the staff and said flatly, "Close the door."

CLANG—

The giant shutter door of the auto mall slammed down.

The loud noise made the troublemaking Feather Forest Army soldiers frown and look over. The moment they saw Chen Xiao, their faces turned grim.