Chapter 46: The Deterrent Power of Silly Zhu

Viper had his arm around the woman, walking with an arrogant stride. As he passed, the crowd around hastily retreated, not a single person daring to block his path.

After he led the woman into the Digital Empire, the people behind them began to whisper softly.

"Is that woman Boss Hu's wife?"

"Seems like it. I heard Boss Hu married a young bride in her thirties, quite the alluring vixen."

"Haha, Boss Hu has really taken a huge hit this time. Such a prime storefront, and Viper just took it over without paying a single cent. To top it off, even his young wife belongs to someone else now. That green hat of his is practically wrapped down to his ass!"

"Did you guys see just now? That little tart, the way she was swaying her hips as she walked—I bet Viper has been pampering her plenty lately."

"Damn it, keep your voice down. You got a death wish?"

The murmurs abruptly ceased, though everyone's expression bore a lewd, knowing smile.

Having heard all this, Chen Xuewen couldn't help but frown: "Who is Boss Hu?"

Li Eryong lowered his voice and said, "A businessman here in Pingcheng. He made some money trading goods down south a few years ago, came back, made quite a few investments, and bought up a lot of storefronts."

"This entire building, the Digital Empire, belongs to him!"

Chen Xuewen: "From the sound of it, Viper is using his storefront without paying rent?"

Li Eryong scratched his head: "I wouldn't know about that for sure, but I've heard similar rumors before. Hard to tell if they're true."

"Still, that woman really is Boss Hu's young wife. I've seen her before when I was out running errands with Zhou Jinghui."

"I just never expected her to hook up with Viper."

Chen Xuewen pondered for a moment and said, "Boss Hu's storefront is gone, and his wife has hooked up with Viper. Isn't he angry?"

Li Eryong scoffed: "Angry? What good does his anger do?"

"This guy Hu is nothing more than a coward."

"Aside from having a little money, he's got nothing else."

"He keeps two dozen thugs under his thumb, but they're only good for scaring ordinary people."

"I heard one of his bodyguards is messing around with his wife behind his back, and the old dog just swallows his pride and dares not say a word."

Chen Xuewen was surprised: "A wealthy man, how did he end up like this?"

Li Eryong shrugged: "Cowardice, fear of death."

"Hmph, that's how it is in Pingcheng. Being rich alone is useless; without power and influence, you'll still end up stepped on beneath people's feet."

"Take someone like Fifth Master Hou, for instance. His assets wouldn't even rank in the top ten in Pingcheng."

"Yet, which of Pingcheng's tycoons doesn't have to watch his mood to get things done?"

"That is true power!"

Chen Xuewen nodded thoughtfully, took a deep look at the Digital Empire, and then led Li Eryong and the others away.

Next, they headed to the two video game arcades given by Zhou Jinghui.

Taking out the keys, they unlocked the arcades and inspected them. Just as Zhou Jinghui had said, all the facilities inside were complete and ready for immediate operation.

After looking around, Chen Xuewen nodded with considerable satisfaction: "Not bad."

"Though not as massive as the Digital Empire, it'll still turn a decent profit!"

Wang Zhendong, following closely behind, was also brimming with excitement: "Brother Wen, th-this is your property?"

Chen Xuewen smiled and nodded: "That's right!"

Wang Zhendong was overjoyed. He knew full well what two video game arcades represented.

Following Chen Xuewen this time, he had hit the jackpot!

Nearby, Li Tiezhu was still sitting on a stool playing with a cell phone.

The kid had been playing the game Snake for two days straight, but he could rarely eat ten dots before crashing into the wall. His skills were utterly terrible, yet he persisted stubbornly.

Li Eryong, on the other hand, wore a wry smile, knowing full well just how difficult it would be to actually get these two shops up and running.

As the four of them were chatting casually, a sudden clatter of knocking echoed from outside the door.

Chen Xuewen and the others turned to look and saw two young men walking in.

As soon as the pair stepped through the door, they pointed straight at Chen Xuewen's group and shouted, "What are you guys doing?"

Chen Xuewen stood with his hands behind his back: "Just checking out my shop!"

The lead youth instantly grew irritated, pointing at Chen Xuewen and cursing furiously: "Your shop?"