Chapter 1570: Wealth Should Not Be Exposed

"I'm sorry, the food here is... too delicious." Hong Hou smiled with some embarrassment and said, "I couldn't control myself for a moment."

"It's fine. Actually, the food here doesn't count for much. If you have the chance to go to my hometown, there is so much more food there—the eight great culinary traditions—that you could go a whole year without eating the same thing twice." Chen Yu smiled and set down his chopsticks.

"Really? That's great. If there's a chance, you must take me there." Hong Hou nodded repeatedly.

Chen Yu gave a wry smile. How was it that after just one night, Hong Hou seemed like a different person? From an old monster who wanted to clamor for the destruction of the world, she had suddenly turned into a little girl who loved to eat and shop?

"Let's go." Chen Yu glanced at the two men at the neighboring table and then stood up.

In fact, Chen Yu had been watching these two men for a long time. They had followed them not long after he and Hong Hou entered. The tattoos visible on their arms represented their status; they were likely members of some gang.

One had to know that in this place, organized crime was legal, so the target of these two men was likely himself.

However, Chen Yu had just arrived in Fusang and had never had a conflict with anyone. Now that he was being targeted, he felt it was somewhat inexplicable.

Hong Hou also glanced at the two men. She nodded slightly, then stood up calmly and left with Chen Yu.

"The two people from just now, there's something wrong with them," Hong Hou asked after they stepped outside.

"There is definitely something wrong." Chen Yu smiled slightly and said, "This place is mostly visited by couples. What would two grown men be doing here? Plus, they were constantly paying attention to our conversation."

"I seem to have seen these two people before," Hong Hou said, tilting her head in recollection.

"You've seen them?" Chen Yu was slightly stunned and looked at Hong Hou with some disbelief.

"I have. They were the clerks at the shop where I sold my item." Hong Hou thought for a moment and then said with certainty, "That's right, it's them."

"Then that makes it easy to explain. If I'm not mistaken, the item you sold was too valuable, and you appeared to be someone who didn't know the market. It would be strange if you weren't targeted." Chen Yu smiled slightly. "They're after you."

"What do they want to do?" Hong Hou was slightly stunned.

"Of course, it's to figure out your background and then rob you of your belongings." Chen Yu laughed. "Remember, if you want to live in this world, there is one thing you must keep in mind."

"What thing?" Hong Hou raised her head seriously.

She wanted to live in this world, so she had to remember the rules of survival in this world clearly. Every single thing Chen Yu taught her, she had to remember distinctly, because she knew that doing so would allow her to avoid many detours.

"Never show your wealth." Chen Yu said earnestly, "You are a woman. Even though the civilization of society has reached a new height, some things still cannot be changed. You are a female, and in this world, you are still a vulnerable group."

"So when wealth that doesn't match your status appears in your hands, it will attract the attention of some people. You took your chain to sell, and then you were targeted by these people."

"So that's how it is." Hong Hou nodded in sudden realization. "Okay, I understand. Never show your wealth."

"It's good that you remember it clearly." Chen Yu smiled slightly and led Hong Hou into an alleyway.

After they entered, several men followed them inside.

"Sanxia Jun, we have already blocked them here. Come over immediately." A short Fusang man took out his phone to call for people, and then he looked at the two of them with a sinister expression.

"Two gentlemen, we are outsiders. I don't know what business you have with us?" Chen Yu smiled slightly.

"So you're Huaxia people?" The short man realized in a flash. After learning Chen Yu's identity, he became even more arrogant instead. He laughed sinisterly, "Hehe, that makes it easy."

"Easy, what does that mean? We are at least protected by law and human rights. What do you want?" Chen Yu glanced at him.

"Haha, this place is the sphere of influence of our Santai Association. Your Chinatown has to rely on our protection, so while you are here, you can only listen to us." The short man laughed loudly.

"So that's how it is." Chen Yu felt somewhat helpless. Living abroad was just like this—being bullied by the locals. Even though overseas Chinese were now united, the result was the same.

"So do you have any other questions?" Another man said in broken Huaxia language with a sinister laugh. "If not, then move aside."

"What do you want to do?" Hong Hou smiled slightly. "Are you looking for me?"

"That's right, we are here for you." The two laughed, "Beauty, the chain you sold at our shop this afternoon, you remember that, right?"

"I remember." Hong Hou nodded. "I remember you offered one hundred thousand US dollars to buy it, but my friend said I sold it at a loss."

"It was indeed a loss. That chain is worth more than one hundred thousand US dollars. If you knew the market, you should have been able to sell it for a better price." The short man laughed loudly.

"It doesn't matter, I won't pursue anything." Hong Hou said indifferently.

"Haha, I'm afraid you haven't figured out the situation yet? You think we'll just let it go if you don't pursue it?" The short man laughed arrogantly. "You have to ask if we agree or not."

"You've made so much money off me, and you're still not satisfied? So, what exactly do you want to do?" Hong Hou said indifferently.

"Let's put it this way: you have good things in your hands, just take them out. We will give you a fair price." The other man laughed sinisterly.

"So you are planning to rob us in broad daylight?" Chen Yu smiled slightly. "Pardon my bluntness, but just the two of you are not enough for me to take seriously."

"People outside all say that all Huaxia people know kung fu, but that's not actually the case." The short man sneered. "Most of them are just ordinary people. And kid, I see you just arrived here, don't you understand the rules here? If you don't understand, we can teach you."

"That won't be necessary, but I am a person who doesn't like to follow rules. I like to do things by my own rules. If you don't understand my rules, I can certainly teach you." Chen Yu laughed.

"Baka, I didn't expect to see such arrogant people as you here. Our Santai Association does not accept such provocations." The short man sneered. "If you aren't convinced, I can teach you how to behave right now."

"Have the people you called arrived yet?" Chen Yu checked the time and smiled slightly. "If they haven't arrived, I can wait for you a little longer, otherwise you definitely won't be convinced when you get beaten."