[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups":3,"chapter-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-589":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting to Gain Experience from Push-Ups",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},231664,282,"Chapter 589 - 331","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-589",589,"\u003Cp>\"Cough, cough cough cough—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shuai suddenly started coughing, the spicy smoke of the cigar making his eyes water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretary Liu picked up the glass on the table, diligently poured some water, and handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xiao, have a sip of water to catch your breath.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shuai grabbed it without a thank you, tilting his head back and gulping it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having not touched a drop of water for nearly half a day, this ordinary cold boiled water tasted like Jadescent Nectar to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After downing a large glass, his parched throat finally felt a bit better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shuai wiped his mouth and let out a long sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, he took advantage of this brief respite to rapidly process his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chen Chen Gang Leader in front of him, was capricious, his mood changing faster than flipping a page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The neurotic performance from earlier was still vivid in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, having changed to this amicable demeanor, he definitely had ulterior motives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The admiration for \"Mr. Assassin\" and talk of cooperation was most likely an attempt to trick him into talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to be careful in responding; one wrong word and his life could be in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Chen patiently waited, only speaking again after he saw Xiao Shuai finish drinking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know, Brother Xiao, you must have a way to contact that Assassin gentleman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, I’d like to ask you to act as an intermediary for me, to convey some matters to that gentleman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Xiao Shuai involuntarily tightened his grip on the cup, his nerves becoming tense once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he basked in the mysterious expert’s glory, it seemed his life was temporarily safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how did he know the contact means of the other party? How could he act as this so-called intermediary?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Chen Chen appeared so insidious and cunning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew if he was using flattery as a trap, intentionally confusing him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Chen seemed to see through Xiao Shuai’s concerns, pressing the half-smoked cigar heavily into the pure golden ashtray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xiao, you too have been in the underworld, you should understand one truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the adult world, violence is the lowest means and can’t solve fundamental problems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the Martial World, the most important thing is what benefits can be gained.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward slightly, his eyes sharp as a hawk, fixated on Xiao Shuai:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as the benefits are sufficient, even a father-killing revenge or a wife-stealing hatred can be settled over a cup of tea, don’t you think so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uh... this... what the chairman said does make sense...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being stared at made Xiao Shuai’s scalp tingle, so he could only manage some evasive words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He discreetly glanced at the door where the muscle-bound tower-like Ah Wei stood, his heart pounding wildly again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Running was definitely not an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shuai knew very well that his only value now was that faint, illusory connection with the mysterious expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The longer he could delay, the more chance for survival, maybe even a turnaround.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Um... I need to think about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shuai swallowed, struggling to piece together his words:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, that big shot... is not very temperate, capricious, kills without a second thought.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talking to him... I’m always risking my head getting chopped off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Chen immediately put on a warm smile, kindly patting Xiao Shuai’s shoulder:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush, no rush, Brother Xiao, take your time to consider.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then gave a nod to the muscular man standing at the door:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah Wei, go call someone outside to bring the best liniment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And get a gentle and considerate nurse sister from the club downstairs to come up, make sure to treat Brother Xiao’s injuries thoroughly, we can’t let him suffer any disability.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Otherwise, if anything happens to Brother Xiao in the future, I’ll hold you accountable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These seemingly caring words ended with an undeniable coldness in tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a fool could hear the thick threat in them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xiao Shuai shivered all over, lamenting inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he was truly caught in a dilemma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he gave Chen Chen the honest truth, telling him he couldn’t contact the mysterious expert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t need to think twice; he would immediately be discarded as useless waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he kept stalling, pretending to go along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Chen Chen’s slyness and experience, he would eventually see through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he lost patience...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of the phrase \"cement barrel, throw into the sea,\" Xiao Shuai couldn’t help but shudder again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Chen lounged comfortably with his legs crossed, sitting opposite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t urge, just watched Xiao Shuai, even with a faint smile on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Shuai felt uneasy under his gaze, awkwardly sitting on the sofa, forcing a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he picked up the water glass for another sip, trying to calm his nerves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his fingers clutching the cup started to tremble slightly beyond control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when his mind was in turmoil, unsure of what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man’s voice suddenly sounded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First ask him what the specific terms of cooperation are.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This voice appeared without warning, making Xiao Shuai’s hand tremble, nearly choking again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swiftly lifted his head, glancing instinctively at Chen Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, apart from the Gang Leader Chen sitting across, along with Secretary Liu and the muscle man not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no one else in the office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, this voice... had appeared directly in his mind!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t be nervous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man’s voice rang out again, familiar and calm, filled with a reassuring strength.\u003C\u002Fp>",936,"2026-05-29T15:13:34.679Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","0cf308cdb84728c16f27f03939393c04e783b623cb339220a6f58b4ad7368e46","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-590","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-588",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]