[{"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-658":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},231683,282,"Chapter 658 - 358","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-658",658,"\u003Cp>In the hallway, the atmosphere was somewhat stagnant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Congressman Zhao’s two bodyguards had sharp eyes, still staring at the now closed elevator door, their hands instinctively on the inside of their suits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man with the red face had a slight glimmer in his eyes, accompanied by some thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The downward indicator light of the elevator lit up, and the few people waited quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Dong, what’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The middle-aged man referred to as \"Congressman Zhao\" asked, his voice steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, it’s nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man with the red face snapped back, shaking his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The young guy in the elevator just now reminded me of an old acquaintance, maybe I was mistaken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Congressman Zhao nodded slightly, not pressing further, instead patting the old man on the shoulder, and said sincerely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Dong, I owe it all to your advice and support, and for rallying for me in the legal community, that I managed to turn the tide and win this crucial round in Congress.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will remember this favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was calm and measured, yet carried a convincing power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congressman Zhao, you flatter me. To separate the good from the bad is something we ought to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man quickly waved his hand, saying earnestly: \"Even without me, with your ability and reputation, you would have pulled through anyway.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young assistant, who had been waiting silently by the side, seized the moment with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Dong, you are too modest. The congressman often says privately that you are our Jiang Taigong and Zhang Zifang. With you around, everyone feels at ease.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This flattered Old Dong, while also highlighting Congressman Zhao’s reliance on him, making the statement flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Congressman Zhao gave the assistant an approving look, then smiled and shook his head, a subtle deep meaning flashing through his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, with a \"ding,\" another elevator arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soft lighting from the ceiling of the hallway cast the dark red carpet underfoot into an even deeper shade, outlining Congressman Zhao’s lean and steady figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elevator door slowly slid open, and he was the first to make a gesture of invitation, his demeanor composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>..................\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night in East Capital was a blaze of lights, with skyscrapers swiftly receding outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black SUV drove steadily on the highway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng held the steering wheel, looking focused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the back seat, Li Dingjian had already fallen asleep, snoring softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Xin was also exhausted, nodding off and leaning on Zhou Xiumei’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chengcheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Biyun finally couldn’t help but ask: \"What happened in the elevator just now? And what about your friend surnamed Ma?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei also cast a concerned glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s tone was very calm:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those were Ma Donghe’s old classmates, just happened to run into them here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Initially, recognizing them made me want to chat a bit, but they drank too much, so Donghe took them to a nearby hotel to settle them in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This explanation was clearly a bit far-fetched, and Li Biyun’s eyes showed some suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, seeing that her son didn’t want to say more, she ultimately refrained from asking further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Xiumei quietly held Wen Xin, only her gaze sweeping over Fang Cheng’s face in the rearview mirror, revealing a hint of concern in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Cheng’s hands were firmly on the steering wheel, his eyes looking out through the windshield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at the stream of countless taillights in the distance, his eyes flickered slightly, seeming lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in a dark alley not far from Wangjiang Building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place was damp and filthy, with the stench of overflowing garbage bins mixed with the smell of cheap cigarettes, making people nauseous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud, thud—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heavy objects were continuously being thrown to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded like someone was playing an extremely violent wrestling game here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few suppressed cries of pain and the dull sound of bones colliding, only heavy breathing remained in the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A couple passing by the alley entrance heard the commotion inside and curiously peeked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then their faces turned pale, instinctively linking arms, almost jogging away quickly, as if an evil ghost were chasing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Screech—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tires screeched on the quiet street, and a black van without a license plate screeched to a halt at the alley entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car door clattered open, and several youths armed with iron bars and watermelon knives jumped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wore flashy vests, with dragon and tiger tattoos on their arms, clearly not decent people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss, where are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A yellow-haired youth shouted first:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ve brought the gear, we’ll make sure those bastards who dared to offend Brother Cheng and you know how many eyes Lord Ma has!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, boss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another burly man followed up, saying viciously: \"Just tell us which leg or arm to break, or just stab them through?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They noisily charged into the alley, only to be stunned by what they saw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the darkness, a figure as burly as a bear was straddling another person, seemingly mumbling something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, what’s going on, aren’t the assassins nowadays tough enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the shout, the figure stood up, turned around, and leisurely adjusted his pants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The underlings focused their eyes, and saw two men lying on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their clothes were in disarray, faces bruised and swollen, blood at the corners of their mouths, completely unconscious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking another look at their boss, who appeared as if he’d just finished some \"exercising,\" the underlings’ eyes became strange, exchanging glances with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma Donghe paid no mind to their looks, grinning wide to reveal a set of teeth that appeared especially chilling in the dark:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hurry up and take these two bastards back to the base, tonight I’ll personally take care of them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He emphasized the words \"take care\" intending to mean using torture for interrogation.\u003C\u002Fp>",977,"2026-05-29T15:13:35.798Z","2026-06-01T04:29:35.325Z",1,"novelbin.me","a1c5ca5424699aa662c71542dad6bd88aed04ec29181120a9cae52e2c522f081","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-659","starting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-chapter-657",1278,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-to-gain-experience-from-push-ups-cover.jpg"]