Chapter 226: Slapping the Mouth, Chopping the Hand

"What? Did I say something wrong?"

Lu Wenhui continued to clamor like a rogue: "Jiang Lan, apart from the Scorpion Society, who in all of Jinling doesn't know about you and Gu Zongzhao? You're clearly a slut, yet you insist on playing the chaste and virtuous woman here. I truly feel sorrow for the late Scorpion!"

"Lu Wenhui, see if I don't tear your mouth apart!"

Jiang Kui could no longer hold back, and Long Yi was also full of anger, so he let go of Jiang Kui.

Jiang Kui lunged forward in one stride, swung his fist around, and greeted Lu Wenhui's punchable face.

Lu Wenhui sneered with disdain, grabbed Jiang Kui's wrist, and said, "I say, Little Prince, now that your sister, this Empress, has an insecure position, you still want to throw your weight around? You'd better save it."

Lu Wenhui shoved Jiang Kui down. Jiang Kui was furious, stood up, and continued to swing his fist: "You bastard!"

"Jiang Kui!"

Jiang Lan shouted angrily.

Long Yi stepped forward again and forcibly pulled Jiang Kui back.

Jiang Lan, with a cold face, walked forward, stared at Lu Wenhui, and said, "It is true that my position is insecure, but I am still the Empress of the Scorpion Society right now. You have shown me disrespect; according to the rules of the Scorpion Society, what is your crime?"

Lu Wenhui said dismissively, "Madam President, honest advice is hard to hear, but I am speaking the truth—"

"Slap!"

Before Lu Wenhui could finish his sentence, Jiang Lan slapped him, knocking his head to the side.

Lu Wenhui gritted his teeth, glanced at Bai Xiangjin, did not dare to act out, and said through gritted teeth, "Madam President hit me well."

Jiang Lan snorted coldly, swept a cold gaze intentionally or unintentionally over Bai Xiangjin, then looked at everyone and said, "I will say it again: this is a notification, not a discussion. Three days from now, Mr. Chen's inauguration Ritual will be held. If anyone opposes it, then you need not stay in the Scorpion Society."

Jiang Lan's tone was icy and carried an unquestionable majesty. As her gaze shifted, she discovered that Chen Che, who had been standing to the side, was nowhere to be seen.

She searched with her eyes calmly and discovered that at some point, Chen Che had moved to where Jiang Xiaoguo was.

Jiang Xiaoguo was being held by a servant outside the crowd, and at this moment, she was staring at the adult before her with a vigilant expression.

Chen Che was facing Jiang Xiaoguo; Jiang Lan could only see his back. She could not see his expression, but she could see him waving his arms. She did not know what he had done, but Jiang Xiaoguo's originally stiff expression became soft, gradually turning into a smile as she waved her little hands to interact and play with Chen Che.

Jiang Lan's frost-like eyes melted, radiating a touch of tenderness.

She realized she had been negligent; Jiang Xiaoguo would certainly be afraid seeing such a scene, yet Chen Che had sensitively perceived Jiang Xiaoguo's state and was amusing her.

This outstanding man actually had such a gentle side? This undoubtedly made her heart warm involuntarily.

The change in Jiang Lan's expression fell into the eyes of those present, and they all cast their gazes toward Chen Che.

Lu Wenhui sneered even more and said, "Beauty misleads people; this doesn't just apply to men, but to women as well."

"Madam President, I admit that this kid has some ability to make the Huang Family stumble, but handing the Scorpion Society over to him is still too rash."

"Not only will we not agree, but you have also seen Hong Lao's attitude."

Jiang Lan turned her head to look over, her gaze turning cold again in an instant: "I said, this is not a discussion."

Lu Wenhui shrugged, his smile playful as he said, "Madam President, my dear sister-in-law, Scorpion has been dead for so many years. I know you have needs, and I understand you want to find a man to be your backing, but why couldn't you find anyone else, and instead chose a pretty boy?"

"Gu Zongzhao is a big shot, that's true, but he is an old man after all. I imagine you've had a hard time serving him all these years, and now you want to change to a young one to reward yourself."

"But let me tell you, young doesn't necessarily mean capable. Instead of looking for an outsider, you might as well look for us brothers here. We are from the Scorpion Society, and we are brothers to Scorpion in all but blood."

"Sister-in-law, we are one family; don't let the fertile water flow into outsiders' fields. We really like eating these dumplings, hahaha!"

As his voice fell, a burst of unbridled laughter erupted throughout the room, and some even whistled.

Jiang Lan's expression was dark as she raised her arm and slapped Lu Wenhui across the face again.

"Slap!"

The slap was loud, but Lu Wenhui did not dodge or evade. Instead, his expression showed an exaggerated look of enjoyment as he leaned his face in and said, "Refreshing, do it again! Sister-in-law, don't stop, I like it!"

Another burst of laughter came from the crowd.

"You!"

Jiang Lan raised her arm, but stopped abruptly; she could not bring herself to swing this slap down again.

Lu Wenhui looked expectant and asked playfully, "Sister-in-law, not going to keep hitting? I can take it!"

"Slap!"

A crisp sound rang out at this moment. Everyone present was stunned and turned their heads to look.

Chen Che stood in front of Bai Xiangjin. On the latter's left cheek was a clear slap mark, and blood was even seeping from the corner of his mouth.

Everyone was stunned by the scene before them; no one expected that the one being slapped would be Bai Xiangjin!

Jiang Lan's eyes shifted, discovering that Jiang Xiaoguo had already been carried away by the servant, and then she stared blankly at the man's back, feeling dazed for a moment.

Jiang Kui had an expression of relief; he had originally rolled up his sleeves and was about to act regardless of anything in the next second, but seeing Chen Che make a move, he quietly observed the situation.

"Kid, you dare to hit Second Master Bai? Are you tired of living?!"

Lu Wenhui came to his senses and shouted irritably.

Chen Che kept his eyes on Bai Xiangjin and smiled: "They say to look at the master before beating the dog, but I prefer to beat the master and the dog together; that way it's more straightforward. Mr. Bai, what do you say?"

Bai Xiangjin's expression was gloomy and he did not speak, only silently watching Chen Che, with raging fire in his eyes.

"Presumptuous! You killed Young Master Bai, and now you provoke Second Master Bai? Do you really think my Scorpion Society is easy to bully?! Don't think that just because you could defeat the Huang Family you are something special. If you are sensible, kneel down and kowtow to admit your mistake now—"

"Slap!"

Before Lu Wenhui could finish his sentence, Chen Che slapped him again.

This time the force was greater, and Bai Xiangjin saw stars and fell to the ground.

Wen Meng, who was guarding his side, was shocked and simultaneously furious.

When the first slap landed on Bai Xiangjin's face, it was his negligence; he really did not expect Chen Che to make a move on Bai Xiangjin. The second slap was even more beyond his expectations.

Not only did it humiliate Bai Xiangjin in public, but it also completely disregarded him, an Innate Grandmaster!

Wen Meng immediately channeled his True Qi, about to strike at Chen Che. However, Bai Xiangjin placed a hand on Wen Meng's arm at this moment, stopping him.

"Lu Wenhui, apologize!"

Bai Xiangjin stood up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, looked at Chen Che, and ordered with a blank expression.

"Huh?"

It wasn't just Lu Wenhui; everyone else was stunned. None of them had expected that after taking two slaps from Chen Che, Bai Xiangjin would actually make Lu Wenhui apologize!

Given the temper of this Second Master Bai of the Scorpion Society, shouldn't he be skinning and dismembering the audacious Chen Che, grinding his bones to dust and scattering the ashes?!

What is going on today?

Bai Xiangjin is actually afraid of a young man in his twenties?

"Are you deaf? Apologize already!"

Jiang Kui could not hide his excitement and shouted loudly.

Bai Xiangjin had not been well-behaved even when Gu Zongzhao was still around; verbally clashing with and humiliating Jiang Lan was a daily occurrence, and his underhanded schemes behind the scenes were even more numerous, yet he always managed to clean them up without leaving a trace, making it impossible to catch any evidence.

Compared to Jiang Lan, Jiang Kui was even more furious and hateful, so seeing Bai Xiangjin suffer a setback and back down now made him feel incredibly happy. At the same time, a sense of admiration for Chen Che rose from the bottom of his heart!

After all, slapping Bai Xiangjin in the face in front of his many underlings—it was incredibly domineering and satisfying!

However, before Lu Wenhui could react, Chen Che's next words exceeded everyone's expectations even more.

"Forget the apology."

Chen Che continued to look at Bai Xiangjin with a provocative smile, "Shen Qi, slap his mouth, chop off his hands!"

"Yes!"

Shen Qi responded.

The next second, in the astonished gaze of everyone, Shen Qi lunged at Lu Wenhui.

"Ah!!!!!"

In an instant, a pig-like scream echoed throughout the entire hall, piercing the ears of everyone present.