Chapter 206: Cooperation Turns into a Wager

Chen Che arrived at the Central Hospital and, after getting out of the car, discovered Jiang Kui waiting at the entrance.

Upon seeing Chen Che arrive, Jiang Kui immediately went up to meet him and said nervously yet respectfully, "Mr. Chen, you have come."

"Where is the person?"

Chen Che merely glanced at Jiang Kui briefly and said.

"I will take you there."

Jiang Kui led the way in front, while Chen Che followed, vigilantly observing his surroundings.

There was no ambush.

Jiang Lan had not lied.

Just as he was thinking this, Chen Che saw Jiang Lan outside a special care ward.

"Hello, Mr. Chen, I am Jiang Lan."

Jiang Lan took the initiative to greet Chen Che, with the same words and the same voice.

Chen Che examined her closely; she had a standard and exquisite oval face, with a natural charm showing between her brows.

She wore a well-tailored black suit jacket, a slim-fit hip-hugging skirt, ultra-thin white silk stockings, and short black heels.

Overall, she looked both sexy and elegant, and possessed a grace and luxury unique to a married woman.

Chen Che could not help but have his eyes light up; it was truly difficult to associate the woman before him with a title like Beauty Scorpion.

"I have long heard of your name."

Chen Che replied, then pushed the door open and walked into the ward.

Inside the ward, Shen Qi was still in a coma; his body was wrapped in bandages, his right arm and both lower legs were in casts and slightly suspended, and his complexion was deathly pale.

"The doctor said his life is not in danger, but his external injuries are too severe. Even as a Martial Artist, he will need to recuperate for a period of time, and he may never be able to practice Martial Dao again."

Jiang Lan, who had followed him in, said.

Chen Che did not speak, but instead took out the Ghost Gate Needle and inserted one needle each into Shen Qi's forehead, lower abdomen, arms, and thighs.

True Qi swirled around his upright fingers, and the Ghost Gate Needle emitted a faint trembling sound.

"Sister, what is he doing?"

The scene before him left Jiang Kui very puzzled, and he asked in Jiang Lan's ear: "He isn't trying to heal Shen Qi, is he? But why does it look so mystical and bizarre?"

Jiang Lan shook her head; she did not know either. In the intelligence they had gathered, there was no mention of Chen Che knowing Medicine. Moreover, treating a Martial Artist is different from treating an ordinary person.

She had seen Martial Artists of the Scorpion Society transmit True Qi to each other to heal, but that was only for treating internal injuries; she had never seen it for external injuries.

Furthermore, Chen Che's technique made her feel that he understood Medicine, but it also truly carried a hint of unreliability.

"Hoo—"

Just as the sister and brother were deep in thought, Shen Qi suddenly exhaled and woke up.

"Master, you have come!"

Upon seeing Chen Che, Shen Qi was immediately overjoyed, but he instantly realized his current condition and became dejected again, saying with self-reproach and shame: "Master, I have disgraced you again!"

Seeing this scene, Jiang Lan and Jiang Kui widened their eyes at the same time; they could not believe that after Chen Che's mystical tinkering, Shen Qi had actually woken up!

Moreover, his complexion looked much better, and even the arm and legs in casts were actually able to move.

This was too unbelievable!

"Lie down and don't move. The Ghost Gate Needle can help you repair internal injuries and assist in treating external injuries. Your arm and legs have no pain right now only because the Ghost Gate Needle is taking effect, but they have not recovered; you still need to recuperate."

Chen Che pressed Shen Qi, who was about to get up, back down and asked: "What exactly happened?"

"It is like this..."

Shen Qi briefly recounted the matter, and he repeated the final message Huang Shengqi wanted him to convey without missing a word.

"Master, I am useless, but you must avenge the brothers of the Qibao Association who died!"

Shen Qi's expression was sorrowful as he pleaded.

"Rest well, leave the rest to me."

Chen Che put away the Ghost Gate Needle, comforted Shen Qi with a few more words, and then looked at Jiang Lan, saying: "Shall we talk?"

Jiang Lan smiled: "It would be an honor."

Chen Che and Jiang Lan sat down facing each other, and Chen Che spoke first: "How should I address you? President Jiang? Miss Jiang? Beauty Scorpion?"

"Whatever you feel is comfortable is fine."

Jiang Lan said nonchalantly.

"Very well, Miss Jiang."

Chen Che went straight to the point: "You told me on the phone that you just happened to run into the Huang Family causing trouble; why were you outside the Qibao Club?"

"I originally came here today specifically to discuss cooperation with you; I didn't expect to run into that scene."

Jiang Lan asked curiously: "May I ask, how did you offend the Huang Family?"

"It is complicated to explain. Simply put, I broke Huang Feng's leg."

Chen Che said nonchalantly.

Jiang Lan and Jiang Kui were shocked once again. The Huang Family was a powerful family, and Huang Feng was the apple of their eye; Chen Che had actually broken Huang Feng's leg!

This could no longer be described as just having guts! It was complete contempt for the Huang Family!

"Miss Jiang, I have confirmed your sincerity in wanting to cooperate. Let us discuss the matter of cooperation next."

Chen Che moved on to the next topic.

"Oh, okay."

Jiang Lan regained her composure, turned her head to glance at Jiang Kui, and the latter moved to Chen Che's side and bowed ninety degrees: "Mr. Chen, I am sorry!"

"What is the meaning of this?"

Chen Che asked.

"My younger brother is ignorant and offended you previously. Although you have already taught him a lesson, I still feel it is not enough; he should apologize to you more formally."

Jiang Lan said in a sincere tone.

"You are too polite. What happened before is already in the past. Besides, at that time, your brother had his own selfish motives, and I also had my own schemes."

Chen Che waved his hand and said.

"You are magnanimous, sir."

Jiang Lan praised.

Jiang Kui stood up, remained by Jiang Lan's side, and said nothing more.

Jiang Lan stared at Chen Che for a moment, then spoke again: "Mr. Chen, I originally did intend to discuss cooperation with you, but looking at it now, since you have the Huang Family's affairs to attend to, why don't we chat another time?"

"The mere Huang Family is not worth worrying about."

Chen Che said casually.

Jiang Lan and Jiang Kui were stunned once again. Chen Che's words were nothing if not arrogant; that was the Huang Family, one of the top power-wielding families in Jinling.

Your Qibao Club was just smashed to pieces by someone, and now you say this to me—how much credibility do you think you have?

Chen Che noticed the expressions of Jiang Lan and Jiang Kui and said: "Miss Jiang, do you not believe in my ability? Is the fact that I caused the Scorpion Society to be investigated by the Law Enforcement Department not enough to prove it?"

Jiang Lan's eyebrows twitched imperceptibly, while Jiang Kui frowned directly.

Chen Che's words were no longer just arrogant; they were offensive.

"I know you are very capable and that you set up the Scorpion Society, causing my sister to be under investigation for a long time."

Jiang Kui could not help but say: "But this time it is different. The Huang Family is a power-wielding family, and the Huang Family Patriarch has been riding high these past few years; it is rumored that he will likely head north to the capital."

"And Huang Shengqi also holds a position in the Market Management Department, a proper official; today, your Qibao Club being under a Seal was also just a matter of a single word from him!"

"Xiao Kui, do not be rude!"

Jiang Lan scolded, while simultaneously observing Chen Che's expression.

Although she felt Jiang Kui was somewhat rash, what he said was also what she wanted to say.

Her main purpose today was not to discuss cooperation, but to test Chen Che's character.

However, she now had new thoughts.

She remembered that the Huang Family and the Ma Family were related by marriage, and Chen Che had a good relationship with Ma Zijun; therefore, the conflict between Chen Che and the Huang Family would inevitably involve the Ma Family.

Although there was Ma Zijun's word as a precursor, Jiang Lan was still curious if Chen Che could handle the Huang Family?

Furthermore, in this conflict, how would he treat the Ma Family? How would he treat Ma Zijun, with whom he had a deep friendship?

And Chen Che's attitude toward Ma Zijun was the result of the test Jiang Lan wanted!

"Mr. Chen, my younger brother's words and actions were improper; please do not take offense."

Jiang Lan looked at Chen Che and apologized with a smile.

Chen Che smiled slightly and said: "Miss Jiang probably thinks the same, right? That I am overestimating my own strength and am too arrogant and conceited?"

Jiang Lan did not answer directly, but instead said: "If Mr. Chen can tell me your plan for dealing with the Huang Family, perhaps I can help you think of a way."

"It seems Miss Jiang still does not believe me."

Chen Che said: "How about this: our cooperation topic is canceled, how about we make a bet?"

Jiang Lan was curious: "What do you mean?"

"If I can handle the Huang Family's affairs, the Scorpion Society will belong to me from now on. If I cannot handle it, then I will likely die at the hands of the Huang Family, and the Qibao Club will belong to you."

Chen Che looked at Jiang Lan and asked: "How about it?"

Jiang Lan looked at Chen Che's confident appearance; her inner curiosity felt as itchy as if a cat were scratching it, and she agreed immediately: "No problem."

The bet was settled, and the two left one after another.

It was already eight o'clock in the evening when Chen Che left the hospital, but he was in no rush to go to the Huang Family Villa; instead, he dialed Tang Ying's number.

"Hello, it's me."

"I know it's you, but you actually took the initiative to call me. What is it? Do you miss me, or have you finally decided to submit to me?"

Tang Ying's voice was light and cheerful, and she was clearly very happy.

"There is something I need your help with."

Chen Che did not banter with her, but said seriously.

Hearing the seriousness in Chen Che's voice, Tang Ying also put away her joking manner and asked: "What's wrong?"

"I need you to help me..."

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