Chapter 271: Gu Zhangsheng Apologizes

"Son!"

Gu Zhangsheng arrived at Daweilaiju Restaurant, and at a single glance, he saw Gu Yao and the other two kneeling on the ground, shouting in utter astonishment.

"Dad!!!"

Gu Yao also shouted at the top of his lungs, his heart full of grievances and humiliation, and at this moment, he finally saw a glimmer of hope for venting them.

"Dad, my kneecaps are shattered! It hurts like hell! If you hadn't come, I would have died!"

While complaining, Gu Yao slowly stood up with Gu Zhangsheng's support and sat on a chair nearby.

Seeing that Gu Yao's knees were soaked in blood, a sticky mess, Gu Zhangsheng felt a monstrous wave of heartache and fury surge in the depths of his heart.

Ding Xu and Huang Shengming were also granted release; Ding Xu's right leg had already been broken, and the moment he relaxed, he collapsed headfirst and passed out.

Huang Shengming sat on the ground, dragging his legs, and fanned the flames: "Uncle Gu, Chen Che hurt Young Master Gu like this and even made him kneel here waiting for you. This is such a great humiliation; you absolutely cannot let him off!"

Gu Zhangsheng turned abruptly to look at Chen Che, who was sitting leisurely at a table with his legs crossed, drinking tea. Shen Qi, Jiang Lan, and Ma Zijun stood beside him, looking coldly toward this side.

"You are Chen Che?"

Gu Zhangsheng asked, breathing heavily.

Chen Che raised his eyes, sized up Gu Zhangsheng and the Bodyguard he had brought, and nodded: "I am."

"You... you..."

Gu Zhangsheng's fury surged as he stared fixedly at Chen Che.

Gu Yao, his son, the existence he had always regarded as his pride, had actually yielded under Chen Che's pressure and been forced to kneel.

This scene was like a sharp blade, stabbing fiercely into his heart.

Gu Zhangsheng's body trembled slightly, not out of fear, but out of extreme rage. His complexion turned from red to green, then from green to white, and finally became ashen, as if water could be wrung from it.

His fists were clenched tight, his fingernails digging deeply into his palms, yet he felt no pain. His breathing became rapid and heavy, every breath like suppressing a volcano about to erupt.

"You... you actually dare..." Gu Zhangsheng's voice was low and hoarse, every word squeezed out from between his teeth, filled with threats and killing intent.

His gaze was like a knife, staring fixedly at Chen Che, as if he wanted to hack him into ten thousand pieces. A cold murderous aura radiated from his entire body; the surrounding air seemed to solidify, and the temperature plummeted, making people shudder with fear.

"My son is not someone you can insult at will!"

Gu Zhangsheng's voice suddenly rose an octave, like a thunderclap, making people's eardrums ache.

Seeing this, the Bodyguard's body gave a violent jolt, and a powerful force erupted from within him; his clothes fluttered without wind, snapping loudly.

The Bodyguard took a step forward, and the restaurant floor trembled. A massive pressure enveloped the entire dining area, making even the customers watching the spectacle feel their bodies grow heavy.

"Today, I will make you pay the price!"

Gu Zhangsheng's voice was like cold ice, chilling to the bone. There was not a trace of warmth in his eyes, only endless fury and a determination for revenge.

At this moment, he had completely forgotten Gu Zhengying's instructions before his departure, only regretting that he hadn't brought more men, but no matter what, he had to tear Chen Che to pieces, otherwise it would not be enough to vent the hatred in his heart!

"Mr. Gu, this matter was Young Master Gu's fault first; he was the one who schemed against us, wanting to swallow up the Scorpion Society. I ask that you please calm down."

With tensions rising, Ma Zijun spoke up, while Shen Qi had already assumed a stance, ready to strike at any moment.

Jiang Lan retreated silently to the side, thinking that if a fight really broke out, she shouldn't cause Chen Che any trouble.

"Calm down, my ass!"

Gu Zhangsheng glared at Ma Zijun: "Since you, as a member of the Ma Family, insist on standing in opposition to the Gu Family, then your Ma Family shall bear all the consequences yourselves!"

Gu Zhangsheng had long been blinded by rage and couldn't hear a word. Ma Zijun glanced at Chen Che and, seeing his calm expression and deep gaze, said nothing more, instead retreating to the side to watch quietly.

The Bodyguard approached slowly, his surging momentum rushing toward Chen Che and the others; the invisible pressure made the three people other than Chen Che feel quite uncomfortable.

A Postnatal Grandmaster.

Chen Che made his judgment; such a realm was not enough to make him wary. He squinted as he sized up the approaching Bodyguard, his fingers hooking onto a dinner fork on the table.

"It's over! Chen Che is finished!"

"Second Young Master Gu has always been ruthless, and Young Master Gu Yao is his only son. Since Chen Che treated Young Master Gu Yao like that before, Second Young Master will definitely hack him into eight pieces!"

"The end result of provoking the Gu Family is only death. Chen Che is a newborn calf, but he has met a real tiger. Now, not only will the Scorpion Society not be saved, but his life will be gone too!"

The onlookers around them fled to the corners to avoid being caught in the crossfire, while simultaneously chattering away, all believing that Chen Che and his group were dead for sure.

However, what happened next exceeded everyone's expectations!

"Stop!"

Just then, Gu Zhangsheng, who had been looking fierce and menacing, suddenly let out a roar.

The Bodyguard who was closing in on Chen Che and the others immediately reined in his momentum and turned his head in confusion.

Everyone else, including Chen Che, also wore puzzled expressions, frowning as they looked toward Gu Zhangsheng.

Gu Zhangsheng stared blankly at the white pills scattered on the ground, his expression shifting uncertainly.

He raised his eyes to scan Gu Yao, Huang Shengming, and Ding Xu, guessing that they must have brought them out to deal with Chen Che, but if that were truly the case, then there was trouble!

Gu Yao and the others didn't know the function of these pills, but he knew it perfectly well!

In an instant, his anger dissipated and his reason returned. Gu Zhangsheng's brow furrowed tightly as Gu Zhengying's instructions flooded back into his mind all at once.

He knew very well that whether it was dealing with Chen Che or anything else, no matter how big a scene was made, it didn't matter, but this matter regarding the pills was different.

No matter which of the three, Gu Yao, Ding Xu, or Huang Shengming, had brought out the pills, they had now been seen by the people here.

Currently, the pills only circulated within the circle of the powerful and wealthy, but if the matter were blown up today and even a little bit of information about the pills leaked out, any kind of disaster could occur.

Even if it didn't cause an impact, if Gu Yuanzong found out that he had caused such a matter that could potentially leak secrets just as the Ritual was about to begin, then he would be finished in the Gu Family as well.

Weighing the pros and cons, Gu Zhangsheng had already broken out in a cold sweat on his forehead; he feared nothing and no one, only Gu Yuanzong.

Seeing Gu Zhangsheng standing there in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking, the others whispered to each other, also looking completely bewildered, unable to understand what the situation was.

The scene fell into an awkward state. Gu Yao endured the pain in his knees, walked slowly to Gu Zhangsheng's side, and asked in a low voice: "Dad, what's wrong?"

Gu Zhangsheng's body jolted, instantly coming back to his senses. He glanced at Gu Yao and *slap*—he struck him across the face.

The sound of the slap was crisp and loud. Gu Yao clutched his face, looking at Gu Zhangsheng in utter bewilderment.

The expressions of the people around were equally blank, their eyes staring unblinkingly at this bizarre scene.

"Dad, why did you hit me?"

Gu Yao asked aggrievedly.

"Slap!"

Gu Zhangsheng struck him with another slap; Gu Yao's knees hurt, and he lost his footing, falling onto his backside.

"Hit you? I wish I could beat you to death! All day long, you do nothing but cause trouble for me!"

After finishing his sentence, Gu Zhangsheng walked straight toward Chen Che and, under the stunned gaze of everyone present, bowed ninety degrees.

"Mr. Chen, my son's words and actions were unruly and lacked manners, offending you and your friends. I am here to express my deepest apologies."

Gu Zhangsheng's sincere voice rang out, and everyone on the scene was dumbfounded.

Gu Yao and Huang Shengming widened their eyes even further, filled with disbelief, unable to believe this scene was real.

Ma Zijun, Jiang Lan, and Shen Qi were equally stunned; the change in Gu Zhangsheng was too fast and too sudden for them to react in time.

The onlookers around them had long been shocked into standing frozen in place, looking at each other with dazed minds, unable to believe that Gu Zhangsheng had actually apologized to Chen Che?! And with a ninety-degree bow, a very humble and devout apology at that!

This was truly too unreal, too inconceivable!