Chapter 221: Something Happened to Old Gu

The subsequent matters proceeded very smoothly; Xue Zhangming kept his hands off the entire time, leaving it to Tang Ying to handle.

Tang Ying knew this was Xue Zhangming letting her deal with the Huang Family and do the dirty work of offending people, but she did not care at all.

Under Tang Ying's swift and decisive handling, Huang Shengqi, Huang Zhu, Huang Feng, and Fan Hao successfully ended up eating prison food.

As for Chen Che, he swaggered out of the Justice Inspection Department one day later.

Ma Youxiang personally led all the core members of the Ma Family to welcome Chen Che, throwing a grand banquet.

The scale of the banquet was very grand, and almost all the influential people of the Ma Family were present; at the banquet, Ma Youxiang solemnly introduced Chen Che once again.

After the banquet ended, Ma Zijun personally escorted Chen Che and Shen Qi back to the Qibao Club.

On the way, Ma Zijun suddenly spoke up: "Chen Che, thank you."

Chen Che knew what he was referring to and joked: "I thought you would hate me."

"I was indeed angry, but they did do something wrong after all. Paper cannot wrap up fire; the longer it drags on, the greater the impact will be."

Ma Zijun stopped at that and changed the subject: "Ma Menghan has left."

Chen Che was stunned: "What do you mean?"

"Yesterday's flight, she went abroad to study. I wanted to let her leave later so she could see you, but she said she was afraid that if she saw you, she wouldn't want to leave anymore."

Ma Zijun said.

Chen Che looked out the window and did not speak.

He was not surprised that Ma Menghan would make such a choice; for her, this was her best way out.

Since she chose this herself, Chen Che had no right to interfere.

"Also, Zi Ai left with her."

Ma Zijun added.

Chen Che turned his head to look: "No wonder I didn't see Ma Ziai at the banquet today."

"Zi Ai had words for me to bring to you."

"What?"

Ma Zijun said: "She said that helping you is not something she regrets, but she also won't thank you."

Chen Che sighed and said: "I can understand."

"None of us expected that the person who would help you would be Zi Ai. And I think she must be conflicted inside."

Ma Zijun's expression was lonely, and he did not know what he was thinking.

Chen Che did not respond, and after a while, he said: "We're here."

Chen Che and Shen Qi got out of the car and walked into the Qibao Club, discovering that Jiang Lan and Jiang Kui had already been waiting for a long time.

"Mr. Chen."

Seeing Chen Che return, Jiang Lan and Jiang Kui stood up simultaneously and called out respectfully.

"Miss Jiang came earlier than I imagined."

Chen Che was not surprised to see Jiang Lan, as the two of them had a gambling bet after all: "Sit down and let's talk."

Chen Che and Jiang Lan sat facing each other, while Shen Qi was responsible for pouring tea; Jiang Kui stood by Jiang Lan's side, secretly sizing up Chen Che.

Chen Che's gaze swept over the siblings and he asked: "Miss Jiang, do you not bring a Bodyguard when you go out?"

Jiang Lan shook her head and said: "I trust Mr. Chen's character and ability. There is no need to bring a Bodyguard here, and with Mr. Chen's Martial Dao Cultivation, if you really wanted to do something, it would be of little use even if I brought a Bodyguard."

Chen Che smiled slightly and continued: "So, Miss Jiang is here to fulfill the gambling bet?"

Speaking of this, Jiang Lan suddenly stood up and bowed respectfully to Chen Che; Jiang Kui did not dare to be negligent and followed suit.

"What is the meaning of this?"

Chen Che asked, puzzled.

"Mr. Chen, please allow me to express my most sincere apologies to you."

Jiang Lan said.

"An apology?"

Chen Che looked at Jiang Lan, waiting for what came next.

"I apologize to you for my previous probing."

Jiang Lan said: "Previously, whether it was the Gambling Battle or this conflict between you and the Huang Family, as well as my intentional agreement to your gambling bet, all were probes.

On one hand, I wanted to see your strength; on the other hand, I wanted to confirm your character.

After all, if I am to hand the Scorpion Society over to someone else, I naturally must also plan a way out for myself. This person cannot be incompetent, and even less so, shameless."

Chen Che nodded: "Understood. Sit down and let's talk."

Jiang Lan sat back down, sipped some tea with her sexy red lips, and continued: "To be honest, I am very satisfied with these few probes. Your performance every time has greatly exceeded my expectations and brought me surprise after surprise. Without hesitation, I can say that your strength and character are beyond reproach!"

"So, can you fulfill our gambling bet now?"

Chen Che asked with a smile.

Jiang Lan chuckled: "Mr. Chen is joking. Regardless of whether there was a gambling bet, I would have handed the Scorpion Society to you. From the day I received the results of the probes, I had already made my decision."

Chen Che frowned and asked: "So you had the intention of giving me the Scorpion Society from the start of the Gambling Battle? But that shouldn't have been enough to prove anything at the time. Why did you choose me?"

Jiang Lan said candidly: "I won't hide it from you; the Scorpion Society was the lifeblood of my late husband. After he passed, I took over the Scorpion Society, firstly because I didn't want his life's work to go to waste, and secondly to protect my daughter and younger brother.

I'm not afraid of you laughing at me for saying this, but although I am known as the Beauty Scorpion and my fierce reputation is widespread, my wish has always been to guard my own little family and be a devoted wife and mother.

But my man left early, and there were too many things I had no choice in. Actually, if anyone within the Scorpion Society had met my requirements, I could have given the Scorpion Society to them.

Unfortunately, after my probing, no one was qualified, until you appeared."

Jiang Lan drank a mouthful of tea and continued: "You shone brilliantly in the Gambling Battle, and this time you stirred up the winds and clouds in dealing with the Huang Family; your strength is beyond doubt.

And your attitude and way of handling the Ma Family this time are enough to prove that you are very loyal and righteous, and it just so happens that you also have the intention to take over the Scorpion Society.

So, I am at ease handing the Scorpion Society to you."

"I didn't expect Miss Jiang to be so candid; since that is the case, then things are simple."

Chen Che said: "Since Miss Jiang trusts me so much, I naturally cannot let down your trust. If I take over the Scorpion Society, you and your family will certainly not suffer any harm; I can guarantee that!"

"I believe in Mr. Chen!" Jiang Lan smiled.

"Then what other conditions do you have?"

Chen Che asked again.

Jiang Lan thought for a moment and said: "The Scorpion Society will be under your command from now on, and I will not withdraw from the Scorpion Society either. You should also know that the Scorpion Society includes both the gang and the company."

"I hope that after you take charge of the Scorpion Society, I will no longer participate in any matters within the gang and will only focus on being a businesswoman."

"Fine, I can agree to that."

Chen Che said.

Jiang Lan nodded and smiled: "Since that is the case, then it is settled. Please wait a few days; I will find a suitable time to introduce you to everyone in the Scorpion Society and support your ascension."

"Of course, there will inevitably be people who object, especially Bai Xiangjin. But I believe these matters should not be a problem for you."

"Of course they aren't."

Chen Che smiled dismissively.

"Oh, right."

Jiang Lan remembered something else and said: "Before you ascend, I will take you to a place first; there is someone who wants to see you."

"Who?"

"Gu Zongzhao."

Chen Che was not surprised; after all, he had heard before that Gu Zongzhao was the great backer behind Jiang Lan. Now that the Scorpion Society was changing owners, the new master naturally had to pay a visit to this pillar of stability.

"Fine, I am ready at any time."

Chen Che said.

Jiang Lan stood up, extended a slender, jade-white hand, and said with a gentle smile: "Finally, Mr. Chen, welcome to the Scorpion Society, and congratulations on becoming the new master of the Scorpion Society."

Chen Che also stood up, gently shook Jiang Lan's hand, and smiled: "I look forward to your guidance."

"Ding—"

At this moment, Jiang Lan's phone rang.

Jiang Lan smiled apologetically, took it out to look, and saw it was a call from her trusted Bodyguard, Long Jiu.

She answered the phone, and the cheeks that had been overflowing with smiles turned pale in an instant, as a sentence like a bolt from the blue exploded in her ears!

"Gu Lao has met with an accident!"

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