Chapter 169: The New Qibao Association

After parting ways with Tang Ying, Chen Che returned to the hospital.

For several days in a row, he stayed at the hospital to look after Ma Menghan, while waiting for a call from Tang Ying.

However, he did not receive a call from Tang Ying first; instead, he received a call from Shen Qi.

In fact, Shen Qi had arrived in Jinling only two days after Chen Che. The reason he had not shown his face until now was that after arriving in Jinling, he had been busy preparing for the construction of the New Qibao Clubhouse.

He had always kept Chen Che's instructions in mind—to make the Qibao Association bigger and stronger!

He had also been resolutely executing this, and building the new Qibao Clubhouse in Jinling was the first step in expanding from Jinling!

Now that the first establishment in Jinling was completed and opening was imminent, Shen Qi wanted Chen Che to personally preside over the ribbon-cutting.

However, Chen Che did not like such occasions, so he refused. But over the next few days, Shen Qi kept calling, and even went personally to the hospital and the Nanchang Road Villa where Chen Che was currently staying to find him.

While reporting on how booming the clubhouse business was, he also begged Chen Che again to go take a look, as it was their own business after all.

Unable to withstand Shen Qi's pestering, Chen Che had no choice but to agree.

That afternoon, Chen Che arrived at the New Qibao Clubhouse, greeted by Shen Qi's private car.

Shen Qi did not go to pick up Chen Che personally, but instead stayed at the Qibao Association to prepare a grand Ritual of welcome.

From the moment Chen Che stepped out of the car, Shen Qi stood at the entrance with all the staff, and a red carpet was laid from the entrance all the way to the very back.

"I told you not to do all this," Chen Che frowned, his tone slightly reproachful.

Shen Qi smiled obsequiously: "Master, this is your first time coming to our own establishment, and there are many newcomers who have just joined the Qibao Association. Only in this way can they know that you are the hidden big boss of the Qibao Association!"

Chen Che shook his head helplessly, said nothing more, and walked up the steps accompanied by Shen Qi.

"Welcome, Boss, for the inspection!"

The moment Chen Che stepped inside, the beautiful girls guarding both sides of the entrance bent over and bowed, welcoming him with sweet, syrupy voices.

Chen Che did not stop his pace and continued walking inside, where he saw a carved wooden door.

"Master, you open it yourself; the inside will definitely exceed your imagination!"

Shen Qi looked mysterious, watching Chen Che with a face full of anticipation.

Hearing him say this, Chen Che became interested instead. He raised an eyebrow and slowly pushed open the carved wooden door. A faint scent of sandalwood rushed to his nose, as if he had traveled through a tunnel of time and space to arrive in an antique world.

At the entrance of the clubhouse, a huge ink-wash painting screen came into view. The landscapes in the painting were so lifelike that one could not help but stop to admire them.

Walking past the screen, there was an open space where modern minimalist lines and classical elements intertwined, creating a unique visual impact.

Several modern abstract paintings hung on the walls, their bright colors forming a sharp contrast with the wooden carved window lattices to the side, possessing both the boldness of modern art and the refinement of the classical.

In the center of the clubhouse, a huge crystal chandelier hung from the ceiling, the light refracting through the crystals to cast colorful rays, illuminating the rows of ancient wooden tables below.

Exquisite tea sets were placed on the tables, each piece revealing ingenious craftsmanship that complemented the modern minimalist style.

On the surrounding walls, modern metal lines outlined geometric patterns, which contrasted with the ancient calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, possessing both the sedimentation of history and the vitality of the modern.

Chen Che took a cursory glance, feeling both shocked and pleasantly surprised. He had never imagined that the ancient style and modern style could be combined so harmoniously to create a space that was both classical and modern, both traditional and innovative.

He never expected that Shen Qi would actually have such taste!

"Not bad!"

Chen Che nodded and said sincerely.

"Thank you for the praise, Master!"

Hearing Chen Che's appreciation, Shen Qi wagged his tail happily, just like a pet dog rewarded by its master.

"Master, I've saved the best room for you. Please follow me."

Shen Qi excitedly led Chen Che to the most luxurious room.

Chen Che, however, could not be bothered to look, because the style of this room was much the same as the outside, and he had no artistic cells; other than watching the spectacle, he felt nothing else.

"Alright, I've seen what I needed to see. You've done a good job, but I should be heading back."

Chen Che took a symbolic look at the room and was generally very satisfied, but he was not used to living in such a place.

"Master, don't be in such a hurry. I have one last item, and it was prepared especially for you!"

Shen Qi said with a mysterious look, then clapped his hands and shouted: "Everyone come in!"

As his voice fell, the room door opened. Five or six beauties in different outfits walked in one after another, facing Chen Che and standing in a row.

"Greet him!" Shen Qi waved his hand and ordered.

"Greetings, Master!"

The five or six beauties called out together in delicate voices.

Chen Che was startled, his gaze scanning the beauties in front of him.

JK uniform, office lady attire, tight-fitting skirt, traditional Chinese dress, ancient-style green robes—there was even one wearing a traditional bodice!

Chen Che's expression fell into Shen Qi's eyes, making him very proud. He then asked considerately: "Master, which one do you fancy? Or, shall I have them serve you together?"

Chen Che rolled his eyes at Shen Qi, his tone reproachful: "Didn't I tell you to operate legally?"

Shen Qi immediately explained: "Master, I am indeed operating legally! Don't look at them like this; actually, this is just for fun!"

Chen Che did not believe him, squinting as he asked: "Really?"

Shen Qi gave an awkward smile and said: "Of course. If there are those from families in financial straits who want to provide other services to guests, the price is calculated separately, but they trade privately themselves.

Of course, our Qibao Association does provide the trading platform, so taking a small commission isn't too excessive, right?"

Chen Che's mouth twitched; he knew this bastard could never give up such ways of making money!

And angry as he was, he had to admit that this bastard Shen Qi really did have some wicked talent in this regard.

"So, Master, what do you think of these ladies..."

Shen Qi continued to ask for instructions.

At this moment, before Chen Che could answer, a lackey ran in in a panic, forgetting even to knock on the door.

"Boss, over there—"

"You bastard!"

Seeing his underling barge into Chen Che's room without knowing the gravity of the situation, Shen Qi immediately rebuked him sharply, "I told you this room is not to be entered casually, have you forgotten? Also, how many times have I said it, Mr. Chen is the true boss of the Qibao Association!"

The underling's face turned fearful, and he bowed deeply to Chen Che: "Mr. Chen, I'm sorry, I didn't see... it was my negligence..."

The underling was so nervous he became incoherent, unable to even speak clearly.

"Alright, it doesn't matter. If you have something urgent, just say it directly."

Chen Che spoke up.

Having received permission, the underling stood up and said: "Mr. Chen, Boss, the guests in Room 302, they..."

"Ahem, ahem, ahem!"

Shen Qi's expression changed, and he hurriedly coughed to interrupt.

"Alright, I know, you go down first."

Shen Qi waved his hand, signaling the underling to withdraw.

The underling bowed deeply to Chen Che and Shen Qi once more, then quickly retreated.

"What is it?"

Chen Che felt Shen Qi was acting unusually and asked with a frown.

Shen Qi's face was full of smiles as he said: "Master, it's nothing, I can handle it. You just stay here and enjoy yourself. I am your subordinate; if I let you handle every little thing, I would have no face to remain by your side."

"Are you sure?" Chen Che raised an eyebrow and asked.

"Sure, sure, I can solve it!"

Shen Qi nodded like a chicken pecking at rice.

"Bang!"

However, no sooner had the words left his mouth than a loud crash rang out. The door was knocked open, and the underling who had just retreated flew in, crashing heavily onto the floor.

"Ah!!!!"

The sudden turn of events caused the young women waiting to be dealt with to scream repeatedly and quickly hide in the corners.

Shen Qi immediately shielded Chen Che, and then both he and Chen Che looked toward the doorway.

A tall, thin young man of about twenty years old walked in swaggeringly, followed by five or six underlings and a burly Bodyguard.