Chapter 46: Killing to Establish Authority

Under the gaze of all the shareholders, Shen Qi walked toward Chen Che and Fu Lang, accompanied by his Sixth-Rank Martial Artist bodyguard, Datou.

Seeing this scene, everyone present felt a complex mix of emotions.

"What is Shen Qi trying to do?"

"Chen Che and Fu Lang really came back at the wrong time; they interrupted Shen Qi's plan, and Shen Qi won't let them off."

"Indeed, it's a real pity. They wanted to come back for revenge, only to run into that bane Shen Qi. Chen Che didn't die ten years ago, but he won't have such good luck today."

"Is that necessarily true? Yang Wanqing did keep a Martial Artist. If Yang Wanqing was truly killed by Chen Che, then Chen Che is at least a Martial Artist himself."

"What are you worried about?! Shen Qi's bodyguard is a Sixth-Rank Martial Artist. How old is Chen Che? Even if he is a Martial Artist, he can't be above the Fifth Grade!"

The shareholders whispered among themselves, all feeling that Chen Che and Fu Lang would not be able to walk out of here.

Listening to the others' discussion, Xu Songbai's eyes gleamed; he didn't care whether Chen Che could be beaten to death by Shen Qi's bodyguard Datou, for even if he didn't die, Chen Che had offended Shen Qi.

With the Qibao Association standing at the front in the future, he would be able to sit back and reap the rewards!

Xu Songbai stood up abruptly with a ferocious grin; he could no longer wait to see the conflict between Chen Che and Shen Qi!

However, the development of events headed in a bizarre direction!

Shen Qi stopped two steps away from Chen Che, knelt on both knees, and performed a standard kowtow.

"Greetings, Master!"

The bodyguard Datou also knelt behind Shen Qi, prostrating himself on the ground.

Boom!

The shareholders were instantly dumbfounded, their brains buzzing and going blank.

Many people felt the world spinning and collapsed back into their chairs.

"Are you kidding me? Shen Qi actually knelt to Chen Che?!"

"How is this possible? Do they know each other? Shen Qi actually called Chen Che 'Master'?! And he was as humble as a dog!"

"No wonder Chen Che could kill Yang Wanqing and dared to come back with such fanfare today! So he is the true head of the Qibao Association!"

"It's not just that. Martial Artists have always valued strength above all else; the stronger the Martial Artist, the higher their pride. Even if the other party has high status, a Martial Artist acting as a bodyguard wouldn't kneel! Yet Shen Qi's Sixth-Rank Martial Artist bodyguard actually knelt to Chen Che!"

"Could it be that Chen Che is a Martial Artist even more powerful than a Sixth-Rank one?! But how old is he! This is unbelievable!"

The shareholders chattered incessantly, all expressing the shock in their hearts.

Pfft!

Listening to the shareholders' discussion and watching the unbelievable scene before him, Xu Songbai felt a mouthful of blood surge up from his throat!

He gritted his teeth to keep from exposing his wretched state.

His complexion turned deathly pale, as if all his blood had been suddenly drained away. His originally cunning eyes were now wide open, and his pupils flashed with a look of disbelief.

He stumbled back a few steps, hit the chair behind him, and fell onto it.

"This... how is this possible!" he whispered tremblingly, his voice filled with unconcealable terror. His fingers clenched unconsciously, his nails digging deep into his palms, yet he felt no pain at all.

His gaze was fixed firmly ahead, as if trying to see through the deception before him and discern the unbelievable truth.

However, the fact was laid out vividly before him; no matter how much he refused to believe it, it was useless!

Xu Songbai laughed at himself, only then realizing how ridiculous he was!

So Chen Che's trump card was the Qibao Association; no wonder he dared to severely injure Xu Baifeng and swagger into the Jinhai Group.

"I am truly a fool..."

Xu Songbai realized why Shen Qi had suddenly approached him to buy shares of the Jinhai Group, and he had foolishly kicked away his own confidants to help Shen Qi gather the shares!

"Has the matter not been handled yet?"

Chen Che lowered his eyes to look at Shen Qi kneeling on the ground, his tone revealing a trace of disappointment and coldness.

Shen Qi's body trembled as he said, "Reporting to Master, I have already obtained twenty percent of the shares. I was thinking of getting a few more, which is why it was delayed!"

Chen Che nodded: "Get up."

"Thank you, Master!"

Shen Qi's fear dissipated; after standing up, he wiped the sweat from his forehead and stood respectfully behind Chen Che with a hunched back.

In fact, Shen Qi had no idea that Chen Che would come here.

Chen Che's orders to him did not specify this, but through the reactions of the crowd just now, he guessed that Chen Che had ties to the Jinhai Group.

To be honest, Shen Qi had thought about investigating Chen Che, because Chen Che was truly too powerful and too mysterious.

No one who had come into contact with him did not want to probe his mystery.

But recalling everything that had happened before, the fear from the bottom of his heart suppressed this curiosity.

He had fought his way up from the very bottom and had never believed in fate or respected ghosts and gods.

But now he believed in Chen Che; Chen Che had become his lifelong faith!

Even if he had to give everything for it, he would have no regrets!

Chen Che walked slowly toward the conference table. The shareholders were all silent as cicadas in winter; as Chen Che approached, an invisible sense of oppression instantly enveloped them.

Shen Qi was observant enough to pull out the chair at the chairman's position, but Chen Che did not sit; instead, he pushed Fu Lang to sit in it.

Chen Che stood beside Fu Lang, looked at Xu Songbai—who was also watching him—with a smile, and said: "Uncle Xu, long time no see."

"Yes, long time no see!"

Xu Songbai said through gritted teeth.

"Ahem..."

Chen Che turned to look at the other shareholders, cleared his throat, and said: "Everyone, it has been a long time, I have missed you all. I have brought a gift for everyone, and that is the new chairman of the Jinhai Group—"

Chen Che patted Fu Lang on the shoulder and said sonorously: "Fu Lang!"

Upon hearing this, all the shareholders, as well as Xu Songbai, and even Fu Lang, were shaken!

Only then did Fu Lang understand that Chen Che had asked him to come to the Jinhai Group together so that he could make him the chairman of the Jinhai Group!

For a moment, Fu Lang felt deeply grateful and gratified in his heart, yet a sense of bitterness also welled up, thinking that if Chen Xin were still alive and saw Chen Che as he was today, he would surely be incredibly proud of him!

The shareholders looked at each other, and in the end, all their gazes fell upon Xu Songbai.

Xu Songbai remained silent, which left the shareholders at a loss for what to do.

"Li... Little Che, we are very happy that you are still alive, but having Fu Lang serve as the chairman of the group, this... this is not in accordance with the rules."

The one who spoke was the vice chairman of Jinhai, Yan Fuguang.

He was also an old-timer from the era of Chen Che's father, Chen Xin, only he was a trusted aide of Xu Songbai.

Chen Che examined Yan Fuguang with a smile; back then, when Yang Wanqing wanted to send him to the Juvenile Detention Center, Yan Fuguang had put in quite a lot of effort to pledge his loyalty.

"I understand the rules of Jinhai; as long as Uncle Fu obtains the support of more than half of the shares or the shareholders, he can qualify as chairman."

Chen Che turned his head to look at Xu Songbai again, his smile harmless, "Of course, before this, it would require the consent of the previous chairman, but considering that Uncle Xu would certainly not agree, we shall now proceed with a meeting to remove the chairman."

Swish...

The whole room was in an uproar!

Xu Songbai sneered, his gaze fixed on Chen Che filled with resentment.

"Do you think that just because you have twenty percent of the shares and the backing of the Qibao Association, you can make me cave in? Chen Che, you are even more naive than your father!"

Chen Che said disdainfully, "I wasn't asking for your opinion."

Seeing Xu Songbai's tough stance, Yan Fuguang also gained confidence and said, "Little Che, Chairman Xu's personal shares are forty-nine percent, and my shares are eighteen percent. As long as the two of us do not agree, you cannot gather half of the shares."

Chen Che tilted his head to look at Yan Fuguang, his expression solemn: "Is Uncle Yan threatening me?"

"I am merely reminding you that you now have the Qibao Association and have become a Martial Artist. You could live very well; it doesn't matter if you don't have Jinhai Group."

Yan Fuguang said as if it were only natural, "Moreover, Jinhai Group has long since ceased to belong to the Chen family. By rights, you have no qualification to stand here."

A cold glint flashed in Chen Che's eyes: "I remember that when I was sent to the Juvenile Detention Center back then, Uncle Yan put in quite a bit of effort, didn't you?"

Yan Fuguang was taken aback and immediately became nervous.

"Little Che, I was forced to do it back then..."

Yan Fuguang explained in a panic, yet Chen Che did not want to waste any more words with him.

Shen Qi sensed the change in his master's expression and gave a look to Datou behind him.

Datou understood the signal, circled behind Yan Fuguang, and grabbed his head with both hands.

Yan Fuguang was terrified and immediately begged for mercy: "Little Che, I was wrong, I shouldn't have helped Yang Wanqing harm you, I am willing to support Fu Lang to be chair..."

Crack!

Before the last word "man" could be spoken, Datou snapped his neck directly.

Boom!

Yan Fuguang slumped onto the table, motionless.

The entire room was deathly silent!