Chapter 827

Go back, Jin Chen won't be back for a while.

Huo Chen had never seen Young Master Qiao so absent‑minded; he secretly sighed that love harms people, and both of them have been tormented to this point.

Only after leaving and returning to the Qiao family did he see Gu He and Qi Zhan watching TV happily, and Qiao Xu finally felt it.

Suddenly he felt that he wasn't familiar at all with this cousin.

But he couldn't figure out why.

After Aunt Gu moved in, his and Qiao Xu's adolescence were almost spent together.

Although Aunt Gu and Father had an arranged marriage, they had no feelings.

But at least he thought he and Gu He were good friends, like family.

Little Xu, you've finally come back.

Gu Liuyun saw Qiao Xu, hurriedly put down the fruit in her hand, waved at him, and asked how he was.

"Little He said you stayed at the Huo family; I wondered, you and Young Master Huo aren't familiar either."

Gu He and Qi Zhan's topic also stopped; their eyes showed doubt, with hidden scrutiny.

He seemed eager to find out what he was doing staying at the Zhuang Yuan.

"Also, little Xu, it's not Aunt Gu saying this, but it's fine—suddenly wanting to acquire a company and bother your dad—isn't that not a good idea?"

Everyone knew who Gu Liuyun was referring to.

Qiao Xu suddenly felt a bit angry, his brows lowered and his tone lightened: "Nothing's wrong, no need to bother Dad—the group has a team dedicated to serving me, so Aunt Gu doesn't need to worry."

"Also, I didn't talk much with Huo Chen; I'm tired, I'm going upstairs to rest."

Tonight his attitude was especially aloof; anyone could feel it.

Gu Liuyun's heart tightened; she secretly wondered what was up with Qiao Xu tonight.

If it were his usual unhappiness, not making a big fuss wouldn't be good.

Could it be that he discovered something…

But hearing Qiao Xu say he had his own team in the group, Gu Liuyun glanced at Gu He and then shook her head.

His eyes darted back and forth between Gu He and Qi Zhan a few times; Qiao Xu suddenly found it boring and turned to go upstairs.

Although all of this is just his speculation, Qiao Xu still kept a wary eye.

【Villain Blackening Value +10 detected, total now 30!】

0731 wiped a bitter tear: "Not easy—Main God finally realized everyone around are white‑eyed wolves."

Jin Chen fired his gun to settle the last troublemaker.

Outside the casino, however, it remained lively; no one was frightened by the frequent gunfire.

"Young Master!"

The casino's security rushed in.

"Second Master Jin's people have come to the casino, saying they want to see you—the show of force is huge."

As for exactly how big, the security hesitated, then followed Jin Chen out, gesturing for his men to clean up the scene and leave no blood traces.

This underground casino is large; its five gambling zones alone, plus members' private rooms and entertainment venues, make up the space.

However, every area and room is extremely lively without exception.

Jin Chen walked through the hall, entered the corridor, and kicked open one door.

The people inside immediately became alert.

As soon as Jin Chen entered the room, nearly twenty guns were aimed at him; seated in the middle, Second Uncle Jin smiled, raised his glass, and held a cigar, smoke filling the room.

Jin Chen signaled his subordinates not to follow, entered alone, and closed the door.

Unfazed by the guns, he leisurely sat opposite Second Uncle Jin, leaned back, full of hostility.

"Dare come to my turf—aren't you afraid of dying here?"

Jin Second Uncle let out a laugh, as if he had heard some joke, the hand wearing the jade thumb ring opening and lifting, "What do you think—if I give the order, who would die first?"

"You don't dare."

Jin Chen showed no hesitation, his voice ice-cold, "As long as you dare to kill me, the people outside will trigger the device; this casino, together with whatever you brought, will be blown up."

No sooner had his words fallen than Jin Second Uncle's face dropped instantly, a smile that didn't reach his eyes, his brows chilling, "After all this time, you're still as ruthless."

"Tit for tat, you're just as shameless."

Jin Chen's gaze grew several degrees colder, his words still enough to make people seethe.

"You didn't come looking for me just to catch up, did you?"

"Of course not, although I'd love to chat about ideals with my dear nephew, it's obvious we don't have enough time today."

Jin Second Uncle snuffed out his cigar barehanded, lifted his chin, and gestured to the person behind him.

A wooden box was placed on the coffee table littered with wine bottles and dice, its contents giving off a faint fragrance.

Jin Chen frowned instinctively.

"You want to use bewitching water in the casino? You're asking for death."

"So you're refusing, then?"

Jin Second Uncle, as if he had expected this all along, didn't even let his subordinate open the box, merely shaking his head in regret.

"You're just like your father—stubborn as a mule; it seems you didn't take my warning from the past two months to heart."

"Rather than hiring some half‑assed fighters to kill me, you'd better think about how to save yourself," Jin Chen rose to his feet, moving faster than the man behind him raising his gun, a dagger already at Jin Second Uncle's throat, "My patience with you is limited; your father stopping me doesn't mean I'll let you off."

Blood lingered on the neck, a stinging sensation came.

Jin Second Uncle hurriedly stopped the person trying to fire, his eyes wide with shock, his malicious gaze narrowing.

Jin Chen could indeed be said to be getting more formidable.

If not dealt with soon, it will surely become a endless future trouble.

Jin Ershu suddenly laughed, then reached up and wiped the blood from his own neck.

"Jin Chen, you and that young master of the Qiao Family really have a fateful bond."

As that name was spoken, the blade sank in a few more inches; Jin Ershu let out a muffled grunt, and cold sweat poured over his whole body.

"If you dare move against him, all who are loyal to you will be killed."

Jin Chen snorted coldly, as if asking who doesn't still have a weak point.

Until he turned and left, no one touched that wooden box.

Jin Ershu narrowed his eyes, letting the blood flow.

He really has changed a lot—more patient than before, but that also means he's more dangerous.

"Take the things and still go cooperate with the Gu Family."

After Jin Chen left, he arranged for his subordinates to tighten security at the casino.

If anyone dares to use something that violates the rules, no matter their identity, they must be dealt with promptly.

Just after finishing tonight's business, he heard his exclusive message notification start to chime.

Little heartless: I heard Huo Chen say you'll be undertaking a very dangerous mission tonight…

"Are you okay? If you're fine, just reply to me."

His tone became much more cautious.

He scrolled up, Jin Chen's brows furrowed slightly, and he suddenly felt something was off.

What the hell has Huo Chen been saying?

His breaking up was to let the young master see things clearly for himself.

It wasn't to make Qiao Xu so sensitive and show weakness.