Chapter 13: A Resounding Slap in the Face, Begging for Mercy

Seeing Jiang Chen call out Yuan Lujie’s name before striking her to the ground, leaving her spitting blood and missing teeth, the onlookers were all startled.

"Who is this punk? To dare to hit someone on the Zhao family’s property—is he tired of living?"

"He must be a reckless fool. After beating a client so severely, he’ll be lucky if he only loses his hands!"

"The person he hit is Chairman Liu’s woman. Even if the Zhao family spares him, the Xiongwu Hall will surely kill him!"

The crowd looked at the unfamiliar Jiang Chen with pity. Some who recognized Liu Jianlong knew he was backed by the Xiongwu Hall and were certain Jiang Chen was a dead man.

"Ah... my face... it hurts so much..." Yuan Lujie lay on the floor, clutching her face and trembling in agony.

Beside her, Liu Jianlong snapped out of his shock, his expression turning dark and incredibly furious. He pointed a finger at Jiang Chen’s nose and cursed, "Have you lost your mind? How dare you hit my woman..."

*Snap!*

Jiang Chen grabbed Liu Jianlong’s finger and snapped it clean off.

"Thud... Ah..." Liu Jianlong dropped to his knees in pain, roaring with threats, "I am the Chairman of the Jianlong Group, and a member of the Xiongwu Hall! How many lives do you think you have to lose?"

"Even Xiong Wuqiang has to kneel and beg for mercy in front of me. Who do you think you are? You think you’re worthy of making me die?" Jiang Chen stepped on Liu Jianlong’s shoulder, pinning him to the ground while looking down at him.

"Arrogant! You dare to insult Hall Master Xiong! If word of this reaches the Xiongwu Hall, even ten heads wouldn't be enough to pay for your life!" Liu Jianlong struggled and shouted. He had never seen anyone so eager to die; this little piece of trash was going to have a miserable end!

"Godfather! Call Hall Master Xiong! Tell him to send his men to break this bastard’s arms and legs!" Yuan Lujie screamed, her face twisted with malice. She hated Jiang Chen so much she wanted him dead.

"Kid, if you’ve got guts, let me make a phone call. Let’s see who ends up dead today!" Liu Jianlong’s face was hideous with rage. In this world, you needed power and connections; being able to fight meant nothing.

"Who dares to cause trouble at Lintian Pavilion? Do you want to make an enemy of the Zhao family?" A dignified, angry voice echoed as the sales manager appeared, flanked by several security guards.

"Manager Zhao, I brought people here to buy a villa at Lintian Pavilion, and this maniac started hitting my people without any provocation! He even broke my finger and is stepping on me! Hurry up and have your guards arrest him!" Liu Jianlong knew the manager and, knowing he was a member of the Zhao family, shouted his complaint at the top of his lungs.

"Everything my godfather says is true! Manager Zhao, look at my face and mouth—he beat me until I’m covered in blood and knocked out several of my teeth! You must see justice done for us!" Yuan Lujie played the victim, pointing to her battered face.

Manager Zhao glared at Jiang Chen and commanded, "I order you to release Chairman Liu and surrender immediately!"

"Manager Zhao, is it? I suggest you get the full story before making decisions, otherwise, you won't be able to bear the consequences," Jiang Chen said, kindly offering a warning out of respect for the Zhao family.

"Who do you think you are? You dare to lecture me and even threaten me?" Manager Zhao squinted and barked, "Take him down!"

The security guards moved in to seize Jiang Chen.

"All of you, stop!" A sharp, angry voice rang out as Zhao Linxuan arrived, holding a property deed.

"Young Miss, why are you here?" Manager Zhao asked respectfully, and the guards immediately lowered their heads.

"Who did you just say you were going to take down?" Zhao Linxuan stared at him, demanding an answer.

Manager Zhao pointed at Jiang Chen and replied, "Young Miss, this maniac has no respect for the Zhao family. I was just about to teach him a lesson..."

*Slap!*

Before he could finish, Zhao Linxuan struck him across the face.

"You blind fool! Mr. Jiang is my grandfather’s lifesaver, and the owner of the Heavenly Pavilion’s Purple Mansion! How dare you show disrespect to him? Do you have any idea what your crime is?" Zhao Linxuan glared at the manager.

"What?! The old master’s lifesaver?! The owner of the Purple Mansion?!" Manager Zhao was horrified. His legs went weak, and he collapsed to his knees before Jiang Chen, slapping his own face while begging for mercy, "Mr. Jiang, Mr. Jiang! It was my mouth that was at fault. Please, you are a great man—forgive me this once!"

"I warned you, but you wouldn't listen. Since you are a member of the Zhao family, I’ll leave the handling of this to Miss Zhao," Jiang Chen said coldly, handing the authority over to her.

"Young Miss..."

"From this moment on, you are expelled from the Zhao family. You will have no place to stay in all of Linzhou!" Zhao Linxuan decided instantly. Her father had instructed her to build ties with Mr. Jiang at all costs, and her grandfather had even told her to win his heart. Anyone who dared to provoke Mr. Jiang was an enemy of the Zhao family!

Manager Zhao collapsed, looking as though his world had ended. Not only had he lost his job, but he had been cast out of the Zhao family. He hated Liu Jianlong and Yuan Lujie, those two wretched people, to his core.

Upon learning of Jiang Chen’s immense background, Liu Jianlong and Yuan Lujie were scared witless!

Jiang Chen was the owner of the Purple Mansion—this prime piece of real estate in Linzhou, worth 1.8 billion, was something money couldn't even buy. It was a clear testament to how close his relationship with the Zhao family was, and Zhao Linxuan had just proven it with her actions!

"Didn't you want to make a call to kill me? I’ll give you the chance," Jiang Chen said, lifting his foot from Liu Jianlong’s shoulder. He pulled a black gold card from his pocket and held it before Liu Jianlong’s eyes. "Xiong Wuqiang’s number is on here. If you’ve forgotten it, just dial this."

"A-a black gold card?! Mr. Jiang, spare me! It’s all a misunderstanding..." Liu Jianlong was nearly scared to death, his voice trembling with terror. Anyone who possessed a black gold card was a major figure who partnered with the Xiongwu Hall—someone with power equal to, or perhaps even greater than, the organization itself! When Jiang Chen had said earlier that Xiong Wuqiang would have to kneel and beg for mercy, he hadn't believed it, but now, he didn't dare doubt it!

"A misunderstanding? Your woman injured my sister, and you asked her to call Xiong Wuqiang to send men to break my arms and legs. And you tell me this is a misunderstanding?" Jiang Chen sneered, his tone icy.

"Mr. Jiang, it was all this bitch’s doing! She’s the one who hurt your sister and wanted to cripple you! I’ll punish this wretch for you right now!" Liu Jianlong pushed all the blame onto Yuan Lujie and crawled over to begin a brutal assault on her.

"Ah... Godfather..."

"Godfather my ass! Shut your mouth! You bitch, how dare you offend Mr. Jiang! I’ll beat you to death!" Yuan Lujie wailed as she was struck, blood flowing from her wounds. Liu Jianlong hit her even harder than when he had been intimate with her, terrified that Jiang Chen wouldn't be satisfied.

The onlookers who had assumed Jiang Chen was dead were terrified, feeling lucky they hadn't crossed him, or the consequences would have been unthinkable!

"Jiang... Jiang Qing... I know I was wrong, I really know I was wrong... We’re good friends, best friends... please, I beg you, let me go..." Yuan Lujie wept and begged Jiang Qing.

Jiang Qing’s heart did not soften. She had long since seen through Yuan Lujie’s ugly true colors and would never trust this ingrate again!

Liu Jianlong broke Yuan Lujie’s arms and legs, the pain causing the wretch to faint. He crawled on his knees back to Jiang Chen, wagging his tail like a dog seeking a reward. "Mr. Jiang, did I do well?"

"You did very well. I’ve already sent a message to Xiong Wuqiang. He’ll be here personally to reward you!" Jiang Chen said with a meaningful smile.

Liu Jianlong shivered violently. It was over. He was completely finished!