Chapter 268: You Are a Waste

"Chen Che!"

Upon seeing Chen Che, Ma Zijun and Jiang Lan exclaimed in unison, their worries instantly swept away.

Hearing this, not only did Ding Xu, Gu Yao, and Huang Shengming react, but the onlookers around them also cast curious and probing gazes toward Chen Che and Shen Qi.

"Is this the Chen Che they were just talking about?"

"It must be. I've heard of this person before, though it was just hearsay, but it's likely true..."

"I've heard it too. He came from Shanghai, and as soon as he appeared, he put the Scorpion Society through the wringer. The whole affair with the Huang Family that made such a huge stir is also said to have been his doing."

"That impressive? He doesn't look very old, so he must have some real skill. No wonder Jiang Lan, known as the Beauty Scorpion, would throw herself into his arms, and Young Master Ma Zijun of the Ma Family trusts him so much!"

"In that case, today's show will be worth watching!"

"........."

Amidst the onlookers' discussions, Chen Che and Shen Qi walked forward slowly. The black-clad bodyguards holding Ma Zijun and Jiang Lan, sensing the pressure of the True Qi radiating from the two men, all let go and retreated to the side out of fear.

"How are you?"

Chen Che looked at Jiang Lan and Ma Zijun, asking with concern.

Ma Zijun shook his head, but the red palm print on his face was very conspicuous. Jiang Lan's arm was also in great pain from being twisted, but she still endured it and responded to Chen Che with a smile.

"I didn't expect you to actually come."

Looking Chen Che up and down, Ding Xu let out a nonchalant sneer.

Gu Yao narrowed his eyes, silently observing Chen Che. Although the Huang Family had tried to suppress news of their incident, it had still spread throughout the circles of the powerful and wealthy.

Therefore, while not everyone in the elite circles knew Chen Che's name, most had heard a thing or two about him.

The reason Gu Yao schemed against Jiang Lan today was partly because he truly wanted to swallow up the Scorpion Society, and calling Huang Shengming along was done quite deliberately.

He had long known that Chen Che was the one calling the shots for the Scorpion Society now, and letting the Huang Family participate in carving it up was meant to help the Huang Family vent their anger, serving as a way to appease a subordinate.

On the other hand, it was to manifest the majesty of the Gu Family as the leader of the Jinling elite, and to warn those who wanted to follow Chen Che's example in challenging the authority of the powerful: don't play with fire and get burned!

"Chen Che, you actually dared to come!"

Huang Shengming shouted angrily. The moment he saw Chen Che, his rage surged, and he wished he could tear Chen Che limb from limb.

Chen Che glanced at Huang Shengming and asked, "Who are you?"

Ma Zijun leaned into Chen Che's ear and said, "He is my uncle."

Chen Che nodded, looked at Huang Shengming, and said, "Understood. What a small world."

"Since you, the boss of the Scorpion Society, have arrived, then sign this contract. From now on, the Scorpion Society belongs to us."

Ding Xu said haughtily.

"And if I don't sign?"

Chen Che sneered, his gaze sweeping across the three people opposite him.

"Not signing? Then you won't have any good days ahead of you."

This time, it was Gu Yao who spoke.

Ma Zijun once again gave Chen Che a brief introduction to Ding Xu and Gu Yao.

Chen Che squinted at Gu Yao and said with ambiguous meaning, "So you're from the Gu Family. No wonder."

"What? Scared? Weren't you quite capable? How long have you been in Jinling, and you've already made such a scene—why are you scared now?"

Seeing Chen Che's tone drop, all three of them—Gu Yao, Ding Xu, and Huang Shengming—assumed Chen Che was afraid, and they showed their contemptuous smiles without any concealment.

Chen Che sneered disdainfully: "If I were afraid, I wouldn't have come to Jinling. You three idiots think that with your families backing you, you can act lawlessly, but in my eyes, the families behind you aren't worth mentioning at all."

Whoosh!

Chen Che's words caused an uproar throughout the room. Gu Yao, Ding Xu, and Huang Shengming were filled with rage, emitting annoyed grunts.

"Damn, this guy is too ruthless. Now there's a good show to watch!"

"What's so good about it? Does Chen Che really think that just because he made a little noise, he can disregard the Jinling elite?

The Ding Family is a level above the Ma and Huang families, and that's not even mentioning Young Master Gu Yao. Does the status of the Gu Family even need to be stated?"

"That's right. In my opinion, this Chen Che is dead today. You have to realize that what he just said completely offended Young Master Gu and the others to the point of no return!"

"This person is truly too ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth. He thinks that just because he is a Martial Artist he can challenge the powerful, but he never imagined that any random bodyguard expert from the Gu Family is at the Grandmaster level!"

"So what if he's a Martial Artist? With the status of these three, does he dare to make a move? That would truly be a death wish!"

"........."

The onlookers discussed it heatedly, and the room was filled with noise.

Gu Yao stiffened his face and said furiously, "Fine! Since you dare to disregard the Gu Family? Do you know that here in Jinling, it is my Gu Family that calls the shots?!"

"What are you rushing for? The reason you are angry is merely because you have nothing to show for yourself other than your family, which only proves even more that you—are—a—waste."

Chen Che spoke word by word, hitting Gu Yao's heart with steady, precise, and ruthless accuracy.

Gu Yao, having his inner thoughts exposed, felt immense humiliation and offense.

His face turned red, his eyes bloodshot, and like a crazed beast, he growled, "Fine, fine, fine! Very good! Kid, I don't care if you are a Martial Artist or how much skill you have, I am going to devour the Scorpion Society today!"

"Not only am I going to swallow the Scorpion Society, but I also want your woman, Jiang Lan! I'm going to chop off your hands and feet and watch you while I play with your woman!"

Gu Yao panted heavily, his face ferocious like a beast baring its bloodthirsty fangs, "And everyone around you, I won't let a single one of them go!"

Ding Xu had been observing Gu Yao's expression. Driven by the self-cultivation of a sycophant and the anger of also being stung by Chen Che, he shouted, "Come here!"

The people who appeared this time were not ordinary black-clad bodyguards, but the resident Martial Artists of Weilaiju Restaurant.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh........."

Five or six figures flashed in one after another, surrounding Chen Che and his group tightly.

"Don't be impulsive!"

Ma Zijun shouted, then looked at Gu Yao and the others, saying softly, "Young Master Gu, Young Master Ding, don't be impulsive, don't be impulsive!"

Huang Shengming sneered and mocked, "Ma Zijun, you really are a good dog for Chen Che. Even at a time like this, you know how to plead for your master. How truly loyal!"

Ma Zijun ignored Huang Shengming's sarcasm, leaned into Chen Che's ear, and whispered, "Ding Xu and Huang Shengming are easy enough to deal with, but Gu Yao is, after all, from the Gu Family; making things too tense won't be good for us. How about we give them some benefits first and then plan for the long term?"

Seeing that the surrounding Martial Artist Bodyguards all looked fierce and malicious, especially Gu Yao with his man-eating expression, Jiang Lan felt a touch of apprehension rise in her heart.

It wasn't apprehension toward the others, but toward the Gu Family.

The Gu Family could not be provoked, just as when Gu Zongzhao was still around, no powerful official dared to provoke her.

"The Gu Family is currently at the height of its power, and Gu Yao is a prominent figure among the younger generation. Our investigation has only just made some progress; we cannot afford to offend the Gu Family at a time like this. At worst, I will accompany them to finish their drinks. These wealthy scions are all the same—once they are happy, even the biggest issues are no longer issues."

Fearing that Chen Che would misunderstand, Jiang Lan hurriedly added, "Rest assured, it is only drinking; I will absolutely not do anything to betray you."

Chen Che's expression turned gloomy, and he turned his head to glare at Jiang Lan with eyes as cold as frost; Jiang Lan couldn't help but shiver, standing stiffly to the side, not daring to speak again.

Seeing this, Ma Zijun hesitated for a moment and wanted to persuade him a few more words, but was stopped by Shen Qi.

Shen Qi stared at Chen Che's profile, ready to act at any moment.

He had been by Chen Che's side for a long time, his ability to read people had long since reached perfection, and he understood Chen Che's temperament clearly.

Shen Qi knew very well that Chen Che would absolutely not back down today. Not to mention that he was not the type of person to back down, furthermore, since the Gu Family members were right there, if one wanted to investigate the Gu Family, there was nothing more time-saving and effortless than letting the other party come to their door and walk into a trap.

Therefore, not only would Chen Che not back down, he would escalate the matter.

And the facts were indeed as Shen Qi had thought.