Chapter 203: Poisoned

A few days later, Ma Menghan was discharged from the hospital.

To celebrate Ma Menghan's recovery, and also to take the opportunity to persuade Chen Che to apologize, Ma Zijun specially set up a table at a restaurant owned by the Yanyu Group.

Not many people went; besides Chen Che and Ma Menghan, there were also Ma Zijun, Ma Zicheng, and Ma Ziai.

Upon seeing Ma Ziai, both Chen Che and Ma Menghan felt surprised.

Ma Zijun explained, "Ziai said she wanted to come and apologize to you both in person."

Ma Ziai bowed cautiously toward Chen Che and Ma Menghan and said sincerely, "I'm sorry, younger sister Menghan, and Mr. Chen. I didn't know any better before and did many bad things; I hope you can forgive me."

It wasn't just Chen Che; even Ma Zicheng felt that this sister of his had a problem.

According to her usual personality, she would absolutely never come to this kind of banquet, and even if she did, she would definitely be here to flip the table, not to apologize.

Ma Zijun also guessed that something must have happened, but he didn't want to think about the bad side; there were already things giving him a headache that hadn't been dealt with, and being able to see Ma Ziai come to her senses now was also something worth being happy about.

"Sister Ziai is too kind, I didn't hold a grudge against you."

Ma Menghan replied.

"Younger sister is magnanimous; I can't compare to you."

Ma Ziai said.

"Alright, no need for this; me getting hit had nothing to do with you, that was your father's fault. Hurry and sit down to eat."

Ma Menghan grabbed Ma Ziai's hand, and the two sat side by side.

Ma Zijun also sat down next to Chen Che, while Ma Zicheng sat in the seat near the door, responsible for urging the dishes and pouring tea and water.

Once the dishes were all served, Ma Zijun raised the first glass and said, "Today's protagonist is Menghan, congratulations on your discharge!"

"Thank you!"

Ma Menghan smiled very happily, clearly in high spirits.

After three rounds of drinks, everyone was feeling tipsy.

The two girls had buried the hatchet, their faces all flushed, and they chatted very happily while holding hands.

Ma Zijun watched this scene with a serene smile, only in those smiling eyes, there flickered a completely opposite emotion.

"Bang!"

Ma Zicheng suddenly slapped the table and stood up, giving everyone a fright.

"What are you doing?!"

Ma Zijun frowned and scolded.

Ma Zicheng was also drunk; he swayed over to sit next to Chen Che, refilled a glass of wine, held it with both hands, and said with a serious and earnest face, "Chen Che, Brother Chen! It was me who was ignorant before, it was me who was blind, I am apologizing to you here!"

Chen Che gave an awkward smile: "Alright, alright, you're too kind!"

Chen Che clinked glasses with him briefly, and Ma Zicheng tilted his head back, gulping it down in one go!

Ma Zicheng wiped his mouth quite boldly, threw an arm around Chen Che's shoulder, and said, "Brother Chen, to be honest, I really looked down on you before, but now I realize you are truly too awesome!"

Ma Zicheng looked excited, gave a thumbs up, and said excitedly, "Bai Fengye was cut down by you, and the Scorpion Society was also schemed against by you! I even rode your coattails and won tens of millions! You really... I don't even know how to describe it!"

The more Ma Zicheng talked, the more excited he became; he poured another full glass and said with a serious face, "From now on, you are my own big brother! I'm downing this!"

"Gulp!"

Another one downed in one go!

"Bang!"

After finishing this glass, Ma Zicheng slumped directly onto the table and fell asleep.

Chen Che and Ma Zijun looked at each other and laughed out loud.

After Ma Zicheng drank himself into a stupor, the two girls also got high on drink.

They were no longer satisfied with sitting and chatting, but stood on their chairs, waving their arms, and vividly chatting about a newly released idol drama.

Their teetering appearance scared Ma Zijun into quickly pulling them down and coaxing them to drink hangover soup.

Chen Che smiled and shook his head, leaving the table to go to the restroom, but when he was about to return, he received a call from Tang Ying.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

Tang Ying asked in a cheerful tone.

During this time, Tang Ying would send messages and call Chen Che whether there was anything or not; in her words, this was a way of pursuing him.

"Eating."

Chen Che replied, then asked, "How is the investigation going?"

"Can you not ask me about the case every time? Can't we talk about something else besides investigating cases?"

Tang Ying was a bit unhappy.

Chen Che gave a wry smile: "Then what do you want to talk about?"

"For example, have you missed me?" Tang Ying said in a playful tone.

Chen Che: "..."

"If you don't speak, I'll take it as you have; I've missed you too, muma!"

Tang Ying giggled.

Chen Che: "... Thank you!"

"Tch, boring!"

Tang Ying said, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore, let's talk about something you're interested in. There's some progress on Geng Biao's case, but it's still being followed up and will take some time. However, the investigation into the Scorpion Society has ended."

"Jiang Lan and Bai Xiangjin handled things very cleanly; our people didn't find anything regarding True Qi Weapons, but there were indeed many problematic businesses, all of which we have sealed."

"So the Scorpion Society looks like it suffered a major blow to its Vital Energy, but in reality, it didn't damage the foundation, especially Jiang Lan and Bai Xiangjin, these two most important figures, who suffered almost no losses."

Tang Ying paused and continued, "You need to be careful next; you killed Bai Fengye, and the Scorpion Society being investigated is also because of you. I'm worried that Jiang Lan and Bai Xiangjin will make a move against you."

"Don't worry, it's fine." Chen Che replied.

"I know you aren't afraid, but it is easy to dodge a spear in the open, yet hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. If there is anything you cannot handle, you can tell me; my status makes it more convenient to get certain things done."

Tang Ying urged.

"Alright, I will."

Chen Che smiled.

"Hehe! I'm so good to you, how about you just give in to me?"

Tang Ying's tone became flippant once again.

"........." Chen Che was speechless.

"Don't play dumb! I'm going to ask you a few questions, and you must answer them truthfully, otherwise you know the consequences!"

Tang Ying feigned a threat.

"Fine, go ahead and ask."

"Is my personality good?"

"It is."

"Am I good-looking?"

"You are."

"Are my breasts big?"

"They are."

"Is my butt perky?"

"It is."

"Are my legs long?"

"They are."

"Then why do you keep avoiding the matter of being my boyfriend?"

"........."

Tang Ying said in an unfriendly voice: "I said you aren't allowed to play dumb!"

"I think it's better if we just keep a cooperative relationship..."

"Cooperative my ass!"

Tang Ying took a deep breath to calm her emotions and said: "Forget it, forget it, I'm a lady, I can't use foul language! That's all for today, I'm going to get busy, but don't think you can brush me off next time; I won't give up!"

The call ended, and Chen Che looked at his phone and sighed helplessly; women really are the most troublesome.

Chen Che was just about to return to the private room when he saw Ma Zijun walking toward him.

"So long?"

Ma Zijun asked.

"I took a call."

Chen Che asked: "How is it inside?"

"She drank some hangover soup and is much more sober."

Ma Zijun gave a bitter smile: "I originally wanted to talk to Menghan about sending her abroad to study, but seeing her like this now, I might have to wait until tomorrow to bring it up."

"Studying abroad?"

Chen Che frowned, guessing something, and asked: "She won't be coming back?"

Ma Zijun's expression was grave and tinged with sorrow: "I know it's unfair to her to say this, but the Ma Family cannot keep her; sending her away is the best choice."

"I agree with your reasoning, but she has the right to make her own choices; no matter what, you must respect her wishes."

Chen Che said.

"I understand!"

Ma Zijun paused, then spoke: "Chen Che, I also have something I want to say to you—"

Ma Zijun's words came to an abrupt halt; his vision suddenly went black, and he collapsed headlong to the ground.

Chen Che was startled, but he was quick-witted and fast-handed, shielding his head in time while simultaneously pressing his fingers to Ma Zijun's wrist to investigate.

"Poisoned!"

Chen Che exclaimed, suddenly looking up toward the direction of the private room!

At the same time, Huang Shengqi pushed Huang Feng, who was sitting in a wheelchair, and appeared in front of the neon-lit Qibao Club.