Chapter 31: The Desperate Scorpion

At 2:50 PM, Chen Che and Cheng Kexin arrived at the World Trade Building.

As soon as they got out of the car, the two of them saw Cheng Kexiang and Ma Menghan, who had arrived earlier.

Upon seeing her sister Cheng Kexin, Cheng Kexiang immediately trotted over and asked with a face full of worry, "Sister, how are you? Are you alright?"

Cheng Kexin patted Cheng Kexiang's head and smiled gently, "I'm fine."

"It's good that you're fine, it's good that you're fine!" Seeing that Cheng Kexin was truly alright, Cheng Kexiang let out a deep breath, her hanging heart finally put to rest.

While the sisters were talking, Chen Che looked down at his phone; there were two text messages.

One was sent by Scorpion: "Come to the rooftop."

One was sent by Shen Qi: "Master, I have already brought people here. Scorpion is right beside me, and we are on the rooftop."

At this moment, Ma Menghan walked over and hit Chen Che.

Chen Che looked up and discovered that Ma Menghan had changed her outfit to jeans and a T-shirt, and like Cheng Kexiang, she had her hair tied in a high ponytail.

Compared to the mature and sexy office lady look from yesterday, this outfit better suited her actual age and highlighted her youthful aura.

"Why did you follow us here too?" Chen Che stepped on a landmine as soon as he spoke.

Ma Menghan looked gloomy: "Can't I come? You were the one who dumped Cheng Kexiang on me!"

"Oh, that's true. Thank you, you can go now." Chen Che looked calm and unruffled.

Ma Menghan, however, was infuriated by his words, thinking to herself: You jerk, you saw my body and now you're acting like nothing happened, and you want to chase me away?

Is being a Martial Artist so great? Does being a Martial Artist mean you aren't a man? Does it mean you can just discard someone after playing with them?!

If it weren't for the Cheng sisters being there, she would have really wanted to yell and scream at Chen Che.

Ma Menghan's face turned livid, the corners of her mouth twitched, and she said word by word: "I—am—not—leaving!"

"Oh, then suit yourself." Chen Che clearly hadn't noticed Ma Menghan's emotions and said it casually.

A surge of anger burned in Ma Menghan's eyes; if looks could kill, she would have already sliced Chen Che into a thousand pieces.

"Sister, what exactly happened? Why did you have to come here?"

Cheng Kexiang asked worriedly, connecting it to the news she had received.

Chen Che spoke first: "We'll talk about it later. Let's go in first and head to the rooftop."

The four of them walked into the World Trade Building and took the elevator to the rooftop.

In the elevator, Cheng Kexin explained the sequence of events to Cheng Kexiang in detail, naturally omitting the incident with Chen Che.

Upon hearing the full story, Cheng Kexiang's pretty face was full of anger: "Cheng Qian and Cheng Song are truly detestable! We are family, we share a quarter of the same blood! How could they go to such lengths!"

"If we go find that Scorpion now, can we really get the video back?"

Ma Menghan glanced at Chen Che and Cheng Kexin and discovered that neither of them had brought any money.

"That Scorpion has seen how formidable Chen Che is, so he surely won't come alone. Besides, for something like a video, he likely won't carry it on his person, and even if he does, he could expose it right in front of us."

"Shouldn't we give him the money first to appease him?" Ma Menghan suggested.

Cheng Kexiang felt that what Ma Menghan said made sense and nodded: "Then I'll go down first and call home to have Dad scrape together three million!"

As she spoke, Cheng Kexiang was about to take out her phone. Cheng Kexin stopped her and turned to look at Chen Che.

That gaze was filled with worry and inquiry.

Chen Che said flatly: "No need. The backer Scorpion found is the Qibao Association."

"Oh, then it's fine."

Upon hearing this, the worried expression that had just been on Cheng Kexiang's face was swept away.

Ma Menghan nearly couldn't hold back a laugh.

She thought to herself that the guy called Scorpion was unlucky enough; he intended to find a backer with enough weight, but ended up finding Chen Che's dog.

Now there would be a good show to watch in a moment!

Seeing that Cheng Kexiang and Ma Menghan looked composed, Cheng Kexin was bewildered.

It's fine just because Scorpion's backer is the Qibao Association?

Does that mean they've given up?

Cheng Kexin couldn't figure out why the three of them were so composed, but she didn't have the time to think about it now.

As the elevator got closer to the rooftop, she began to grow nervous, wondering if she should use her status as a Patrol Justice Commander to make Shen Qi do her a favor and not intervene in this matter.

"Ding—"

The elevator reached the rooftop.

The elevator doors opened, and the four of them walked out.

Scorpion, who had arrived here earlier, saw that Chen Che had come and had actually brought two extra youthful and vibrant beauties.

For a moment, the scenery before his eyes was infinitely beautiful, but Scorpion couldn't afford to admire the view too much; business was more important.

The moment Shen Qi saw Chen Che, he was about to walk over, but Chen Che gave him a look, and the latter didn't move, instead standing quietly to the side.

Scorpion searched the four people and their hands, discovering that all four of them had come empty-handed.

"Where's the money?" Scorpion asked with an unfriendly tone.

Chen Che stated frankly: "Didn't bring it."

Scorpion almost thought that Chen Che was the one with the upper hand, but in reality, that was indeed the case.

"It seems Miss Cheng really doesn't care about her reputation anymore." Scorpion took a USB Flash Drive from his chest and threatened, "Then I'll expose the video right now and let everyone in Shanghai gossip about the secrets of the Cheng Family!"

Not expecting Scorpion to produce the video so easily, Chen Che couldn't help but laugh: "I thought it would take some effort, I didn't expect you to take it out so easily."

Scorpion was unimpressed and sneered: "Do you dare to try and snatch it? Let me tell you, this person beside me is Master Shen Qi of the Qibao Association, and the people behind him are all Martial Artists!"

"Kid, I know you're a Martial Artist too. But no matter how well you can fight, how many can you take on? If I don't see the money today, not only will I expose the video, but I will also kill you to avenge my five brothers!"

Scorpion said viciously.

Chen Che stopped wasting words with this idiot and looked toward Shen Qi.

Shen Qi understood immediately and waved his hand; the two Martial Artists behind him grabbed Scorpion from the left and right.

"Master Seven, you've got the wrong person!"

Scorpion shouted in alarm to remind him.

However, what happened the next second shocked him so much he nearly died on the spot.

Shen Qi ignored him entirely, snatched the USB Flash Drive from his hand, walked slowly to Chen Che, knelt on both knees, and held the USB Flash Drive up with both hands.

"Master, please inspect it," Shen Qi said in a respectful tone.

It was like a bolt from the blue. Scorpion was dumbfounded on the spot; the scene before his eyes was too surreal.

Master Seven of the Qibao Association actually called this kid Master?!

Are you kidding me?

Am I still dreaming?!

Cheng Kexin was equally shocked. Seeing Shen Qi walk over, she had been thinking of revealing her identity as a Commander, but before she could speak, Shen Qi had already knelt down.

She stared, dumbstruck, at the kneeling Shen Qi, who was so respectful and humble.

She recalled Chen Che saying before that he and Shen Qi had become acquainted through a fight; she had initially thought it was a joke and hadn't really believed it.

But the facts proved it was true! And the two were not friends, but master and servant!

Cheng Kexiang helped her sister close her jaw, which was about to hit the floor, and leaned into Cheng Kexin's ear to briefly and concisely explain what had happened at the clothing store earlier.

After hearing this, Cheng Kexin was incredibly shaken; the look in her eyes as she gazed at Chen Che was tender and full of admiration.

She had thought her junior brother was capable, but she hadn't expected him to be this capable!

If only she could marry him; that would be much better than marrying some young master from the Zhang Family.

And most importantly, she liked him!

Chen Che took the USB Flash Drive from Shen Qi's palms and asked, "There are no backups, right?"

"Rest assured, Master. My men have been watching him the whole time and haven't found any backups," Shen Qi replied.

Chen Che nodded with satisfaction: "Well done, get up."

"Thank you for the praise, Master. Being able to serve you is my honor!"

Shen Qi stood up and stood respectfully by Chen Che's side.

Chen Che walked slowly toward Scorpion, and with a wave of Shen Qi's hand, the two Martial Artists holding Scorpion let go.

"Thump!"

As the two Martial Artists let go, Scorpion's legs went weak, and he knelt on the ground, his heart filled with despair.