Chapter 79: Enemies Often Cross Paths

"My mother was a nanny for the Ma Family, and later she had an affair with my father and became pregnant with me. Not long after, the matter was exposed, and my father's wife—that is, Ma Zicheng's mother—drove my mother and me out of the Ma Family."

"Later, when I was ten years old, my mother passed away from a serious illness. After my father found out, perhaps out of a sudden prick of conscience, he began giving me money to cover my living expenses and tuition. But he never once came to see me in person."

Ma Menghan wore a bitter smile: "I understand that he cannot see me, so I don't expect anything. Besides, after I started university, I never asked him for another cent. I thought that was it, and that I would never have any more ties to the Ma Family. But I didn't expect Ma Zicheng to come looking for me."

Chen Che said: "The things he asked you to sign... is he afraid you'll claim a share of the family assets?"

Ma Menghan gave a hum of agreement and said: "I don't want to fight for the family assets, but I must get back what belongs to my mother—"

"When my mother and I were driven out, there was an iron box left behind at the Ma Family; inside was the dowry my grandmother left for my mother."

"You did the right thing; what belongs to you should certainly be taken back," Chen Che affirmed.

"But Ma Zicheng doesn't believe me, and it's impossible for me to get it back."

Ma Menghan smiled bitterly.

"It's fine, I'll help you."

Chen Che said quite domineeringly: "Whoever doesn't believe me, I'll beat them until they do; whoever doesn't return it, I'll beat them until they do."

"Mm!"

Ma Menghan gave a brilliant smile and nodded heavily, her gaze toward Chen Che filled with tenderness and emotion.

The two arrived at the Qibao Club, and the sign on the club's door was made of alluring neon lights.

Ma Menghan couldn't help but feel nervous, stealing a glance at Chen Che.

Chen Che parked the car as if nothing were the matter, took Ma Menghan out of the car, and walked into the club.

"Welcome..."

The sleepy receptionist at the front desk called out instinctively, but instantly sobered up after seeing Chen Che's face clearly.

The receptionist immediately trotted over to Chen Che, bowed slightly, and said respectfully: "Sir, why have you come?"

Due to the internal news previously released by Shen Qi, Chen Che was now known to everyone in the Qibao Association.

Furthermore, after the Qibao Association brought the Qian Family under its command some time ago, the respect for Chen Che among all the staff, big and small, had reached its peak.

"Arrange a room for me; something ordinary will do, but it must be quiet," Chen Che ordered.

"Very well, sir," the receptionist replied.

Chen Che asked again: "Is Shen Qi here?"

"Master Qi is upstairs discussing business. Shall I go and call him for you, sir?" the receptionist asked for instructions.

"No need, let him finish his business first."

After Chen Che finished speaking, he led Ma Menghan inside, and the receptionist immediately led the way.

Following Chen Che's request, the receptionist arranged a very ordinary room, but one with the best soundproofing.

Seeing Chen Che nod in satisfaction, the receptionist finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sir, please call me if you need anything else."

"Good."

The receptionist respectfully exited the room, and before closing the door, she snuck a glance at Ma Menghan, a spark of envy igniting in her heart.

To be the man's woman—what a happy thing that would be! It's a pity I don't have that fortune!

The receptionist left, and only Chen Che and Ma Menghan remained in the room.

Ma Menghan stood in place with her schoolbag on her back, her heart thumping non-stop.

Chen Che looked around and deliberately pressed his ear against the wall to check if it was soundproof.

However, this action took on a different meaning in Ma Menghan's eyes.

Two blushes rose on Ma Menghan's pretty face; she squeezed her eyes shut, furrowed her brows, and intensely prepared herself mentally.

He said I am his woman, so as his woman, satisfying his needs is only right!

Besides, although I am very nervous, I am also very expectant!

But is giving my body away like this too rash?

Oh, it's nothing; he's already saved you so many times anyway, and offering oneself in return isn't something that only happens now!

Besides, don't you like him a lot too? He's so handsome; do you dare say you don't feel a flutter in your heart?!

Finally, Ma Menghan made up her mind, took off her schoolbag, turned abruptly to face Chen Che, and said: "I'm ready—"

"Have you eaten dinner yet?"

The two spoke in unison.

"What did you say?" Chen Che asked.

"Ah... no... I haven't eaten..."

Ma Menghan gave a sheepish laugh, embarrassed to death.

"Oh."

Chen Che took out his phone and said with a serious expression: "I haven't eaten either. I'll have them send something up. I'll leave after we finish eating; it just so happens I also want to learn more about the Ma Family."

Ma Menghan let out a breath, though a trace of disappointment flashed in her eyes; she nodded: "Okay."

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A business Maybach pulled up to the entrance of the Qibao Club, and a young woman in professional attire stepped out from the passenger seat and opened the rear door.

The person who stepped out from the back seat was none other than Zhang Zicheng.

Two hours ago, Ma Zicheng had been caught by a heroic security guard and taken to the Public Security Bureau.

If it hadn't been for Lin Su, the assistant to Ma Zicheng's older brother, Ma Zijun, arriving in time.

He really would have been locked up as a perverted murderer.

Ma Zicheng got out of the car, glanced at the sign, and frowned: "Why is my brother here?"

Lin Su said: "The boss here is named Shen Qi, the king of the Shanghai underground world. When it comes to finding someone in Shanghai, Shen Qi is more convenient than us."

"The eldest young master of the Jinling Ma Family coming to find a hoodlum in Shanghai to handle matters—isn't he ashamed?"

Ma Zicheng's face was full of disgust and disdain, feeling that his older brother Ma Zijun's behavior was somewhat beneath him.

Lin Su explained, "Second Young Master, Shen Qi is not an ordinary hoodlum. The Qibao Association recently brought the Qian Family, the second-ranked family in Shanghai, under their wing; they are currently at the height of their influence. The eldest young master said that there might be an expert guiding Shen Qi from behind the scenes, and it wouldn't hurt for the Ma Family to be on good terms with the Qibao Association."

"Alright, alright, I get it!"

Ma Zicheng impatiently touched his face; the two teeth knocked out by Chen Che were still throbbing with pain. He remembered the security guard who had chased him in the park and asked, "How was that security guard who chased me dealt with?"

"The people at the Public Security Bureau gave him a silk banner and had him sign a non-disclosure agreement."

Lin Su replied.

"A silk banner? That bastard took photos of me naked and they gave him a silk banner?"

The more Ma Zicheng thought about it, the angrier he became, "How are you handling things!?"

"Second Young Master, this is Shanghai, not Jinling. The Ma Family has great influence, and getting you out of the Public Security Bureau was no problem, but as for what happened tonight... you wouldn't want the Patriarch and the others to know about it, would you?"

Lin Su said unhurriedly.

Ma Zicheng's mouth twitched. Anger was anger, but he knew clearly that this matter could only be handled quietly like this.

He hadn't told anyone about coming to find Ma Menghan, and Lin Su had already used the Ma Family's connections in Shanghai to bail him out.

If the commotion were to grow any larger, his whereabouts over these past few days would be exposed to Ma Zijun.

Not only that, the more people involved, the greater the risk that Ma Menghan's identity would be exposed.

Most importantly, the fact that Ma Zicheng had run naked at midnight would also be known by more people.

Even if they didn't dare say it to his face, it would spread in private.

An illegitimate daughter and a perverted, naked-running second young master—these two things would be enough to make the Ma Family notorious in the Jinling underworld!

If that were truly the case, then Ma Zicheng, as the second young master of the Ma Family, would have completely disgraced the family!

"Take me to my brother!"

Ma Zicheng's face was gloomy, his belly full of fire with nowhere to vent, and he growled in a low voice.

The two walked inside one after the other, but Ma Zicheng slammed on the brakes the moment he reached the door.

"Wait!"

Ma Zicheng seemed to have discovered something miraculous, his eyes widening into perfect circles.

"Second Young Master, what is it?"

Lin Su looked suspiciously at Zhang Zicheng, who was acting sneakily in front of an SUV.

"Holy shit!"

Ma Zicheng shouted, "That fucking car is mine!"

Lin Su knitted her delicate brows, having thought of something: "Second Young Master, we should notify the eldest young master first."

"Talk about a narrow road for enemies!"

Ma Zicheng looked toward the clubhouse, realized what was happening, and gritted his teeth, saying: "You little brat, you stole my money and my car, and then turned around to hang out in a place like this! Today, I'm going to make you pay for this!"