Chapter 91: Learning a Lesson

Chen Che's words once again aroused the suspicion of those around him; the students did not know exactly what had happened, and pair after pair of wide eyes stared at Chen Che.

Xu Fengyuan felt a jolt in his heart and walked over to examine every piece of equipment on Chen Che's laboratory bench.

"The heated reagent bottle has a crack!" Xu Fengyuan almost shouted.

He looked up with a stunned expression and muttered, "Could it be Professor Yuan..."

"It is not Professor Yuan."

Chen Che's gaze was still searching through the crowd, finally locking onto the nervous-looking Luan Youdong.

"Am I right, Principal Luan?" Chen Che suddenly asked.

"Huh?"

Luan Youdong was startled and immediately defended himself: "It wasn't me, I didn't swap your reagent bottle!"

"Then why did you insist on guiding me to use this laboratory bench when I arrived here?"

Chen Che narrowed his eyes, a sharp glint shining within them, taking in every subtle change in Luan Youdong's expression.

"I... I..." Luan Youdong was filled with panic, stammering and unable to say a word, his eyes glancing toward Ma Zicheng from time to time.

Qian Rongrong realized something and shouted angrily in a sharp voice: "What exactly is going on? Speak!"

Luan Youdong jumped in fright but remained stubborn: "President Qian, I didn't... it really wasn't me!"

"Whether it was you, Principal, we will know once we check the surveillance."

Xu Fengyuan, with a strong sense of justice, took the lead and said: "Students, if there is a problem with laboratory equipment, even the slightest crack can cause serious consequences during an experiment. Fortunately, Mr. Chen did not have an accident in the laboratory; otherwise, I am afraid we would all have been affected."

"Whether it was an accident or a deliberate swap, I believe we should investigate clearly to give Mr. Chen an explanation and to clear Principal Luan's name."

"That's right, Brother Feng is right, everyone help out and check!" Li Haotian also chimed in.

The students discussed it among themselves and gradually began to mobilize.

Luan Youdong looked flustered, his head covered in cold sweat.

"If you don't tell the truth now, it will be too late!"

Qian Rongrong was full of rage; by observing Luan Youdong's expression, she guessed that he was involved.

It would be one thing if it were someone else, but the fact that he actually wanted to harm Chen Che was something Qian Rongrong would absolutely not allow.

"If you tell the truth now, I can guarantee that I won't send you to the Public Security Bureau, but if it is found out later, you won't have another chance."

Qian Rongrong's tone was icy, revealing the majesty of a female CEO.

"Thump!"

The line of defense in Luan Youdong's heart finally collapsed; he knelt on both knees and explained the details in a panic: "President Qian, it was my greed that blinded me, I couldn't resist the temptation... I... it was the Second Young Master Ma who told me to do this!"

"You Mediterranean-haired man, don't you dare frame me! I didn't tell you to do any such thing!"

With the matter exposed, Luan Youdong decisively betrayed Ma Zicheng, and Ma Zicheng immediately shifted the blame.

"It really was Young Master Ma who told me to do it; he gave me a stack of money and even said that if I succeeded in helping him, he would recommend me to work for the Ma Family!"

Luan Youdong pulled a wad of red bills from his pocket and showed them to everyone.

"It really was Principal Luan? So disappointing!"

"The principal actually did something like this? What if the reagent bottle had really exploded? He didn't consider the safety of others at all!"

"And Second Young Master Ma, he is a young master of the Jinling Ma Family after all; to think he would incite and tempt others to do such a thing. I actually thought men from big families were all gentlemen with poise! How disappointing!"

Ma Zicheng was embarrassed and angry, pointing at the students and warning: "Don't talk nonsense! It wasn't me, if anyone says another word, see if I don't—"

"Smack!"

Before Ma Zicheng could finish his sentence, Ma Zijun slapped him across the face.

"See if you what? Hmm?! Are you not ashamed enough yet? To actually dare to do such a thing, do you want to eat prison food or face family discipline!"

Ma Zijun punched and kicked Ma Zicheng, absolutely furious.

Ma Zijun had not expected that while Ma Zicheng was usually unruly and incompetent, he would be so oblivious at a time like this!

Chen Che and Li Qingyan had a deep relationship; anyone with a brain and eyes could see it clearly.

Not to mention that by angering Chen Che, the Ma Family would lose a benefactor with infinite potential!

If Li Qingyan were also unhappy and refused to go to Jinling to treat their father, they would return empty-handed, and that would truly be a major disaster!

"Get out, get out of here right now!"

Ma Zijun was incensed and said: "Assistant Lin, find someone to watch him go back to Jinling immediately, and have him kneel in the Ancestral Hall. He is not allowed to get up until I return!"

"Yes."

Lin Su responded and looked at Ma Zicheng, her expression filled with disdain.

She also felt that Ma Zicheng was truly too excessive and too stupid!

"Big brother, I..."

"Shut up!"

Ma Zicheng wanted to say something else, but Ma Zijun immediately scolded him.

Ma Zicheng had no choice but to shut his mouth, glancing sideways at Chen Che with a clearly defiant expression.

Chen Che naturally saw Ma Zicheng's look and thought: It seems that if this kid isn't taught a harsh lesson, he won't learn his lesson.

"I will not interfere in Young Master Ma's family affairs, but since he wanted to harm me, he should apologize to me."

Chen Che said calmly.

"Mr. Chen is right."

Ma Zijun glared at Ma Zicheng: "Still not apologizing to Mr. Chen?!"

"I—"

"Hurry up!"

Ma Zicheng was clearly unwilling, but hindered by Ma Zijun, he had no choice but to bite the bullet, walk in front of Chen Che, and bow deeply.

"Sorry."

Ma Zichen said with great resentment.

"Crack!"

Chen Che took an empty reagent bottle from the laboratory bench and smashed it against the back of Ma Zichen's head without warning.

Glass shards shattered all over the floor, and Ma Zichen felt a wave of dizziness, landing on his bottom on the ground.

"Awoo!"

The onlookers were all startled, stunned by the scene before them.

None of them had expected Chen Che to strike suddenly, and with such ruthlessness.

That was the young master of the Jinling Ma Family! How powerful a background and strength must Chen Che have to dare to lay a hand on someone from the Jinling Ma Family, and right in front of Ma Zijun at that!

Clearly, the identity of being the boyfriend of the Divine Doctor Li Qingyan was not enough.

This toughness and domineering nature, along with the mystery that extended from it, fascinated the men and women present.

"Mr. Chen!"

Ma Zijun exclaimed, breaking out in a cold sweat.

Lin Su was also badly frightened, subconsciously looking at Chen Che with a vigilant expression.

Chen Che glanced at the two of them and said calmly, "The child doesn't know any better; I'm helping you discipline him so he can learn a lesson and not suffer losses in the future."

Ma Zijun looked at Ma Zichen on the ground; the back of his head was already bleeding, and he was also scared silly.

However, he was very clear that Chen Che had held back, otherwise Ma Zichen's head would have already been cracked open!

"Many thanks for your instruction, Mr. Chen. My younger brother has been very wrong in many ways; I hope you are magnanimous and will not hold it against him."

Ma Zijun said in a respectful tone.

This scene once again left the students present dumbfounded.

His own younger brother had been beaten, yet Ma Zijun was actually thanking Chen Che!

If this were an ordinary person, it wouldn't be hard to understand, but Ma Zijun was the eldest young master of the Ma Family!

Under these circumstances, Ma Zijun was still so respectful to Chen Che; just who exactly was Chen Che?

Intense shock and curiosity permeated the hearts of the students!

Qian Rongrong, Li Qingyan, and Ma Menghan were also quite shocked; although they all knew of Chen Che's abilities, they hadn't expected him to be so tough, disciplining Ma Zichen right in front of Ma Zijun!

Ma Zijun beckoned to Lin Su, who understood immediately and helped the still-dazed Ma Zichen out of the laboratory.

After receiving Chen Che's nod, Qian Rongrong arranged for people to take Ma Zichen to the infirmary for treatment.

Chen Che cast his gaze toward Luan Youdong, who was shaken to the core, lying on the ground and trembling.

If Chen Che dared to smash Ma Zichen right in front of Ma Zijun, wouldn't he just finish him off!

For a moment, deep fear and regret filled Luan Youdong's heart; he hated himself for being blinded by greed and possessed, listening to Ma Zichen's nonsense!

However, Chen Che couldn't be bothered with a small fry like him, leaving it to Qian Rongrong to handle on her own.

Qian Rongrong had people throw Luan Youdong out so he wouldn't be an eyesore to Chen Che.

Seeing that the matter was settled, Li Qingyan walked toward Chen Che with a charming smile and naturally took his arm.

This action fell into the eyes of Qian Rongrong and Ma Menghan, making them feel very uncomfortable.

"The excitement is over, let's go somewhere else."

Li Qingyan spoke, and deliberately leaned her head on Chen Che's shoulder under the gaze of the two women.

"Wait a moment!"

Just as Chen Che and the others were about to leave, Xu Fengyuan called out to Chen Che.

"Mr. Chen, I have something to say to you!"