Chapter 6713
A Place of Pride in Public
Xiao Chen understood that sometimes, simply giving in would only embolden the other party to take advantage of him, making them think he was easy to bully. He had to be firm when necessary, only in this way could he let those with malicious intentions know that he was not a pushover to be bullied at will.
Seeing this situation, Li Gang was secretly delighted, feeling that his opportunity had come. A malicious smile immediately appeared on his face, a smile full of calculation and greed.
He took a big step forward, firmly blocking Yun Yuyan's path, like an insurmountable wall.
He tilted his head slightly, his eyes gleaming, and a mocking smile played on his lips as he said, "Miss, it's not a good idea to hit someone. Although this ancient city is quite safe, the rules still need to be followed."
“I have some connections at the police station in the ancient city. With your behavior, it wouldn’t be difficult for you to stay in there for a few days. When that happens, a delicate beauty like you will have a hard time.”
He paused deliberately, his gaze sweeping over Yun Yuyan, from her delicate face to her slender neck and shapely figure, as if trying to see right through her.
That gaze was like sticky glue, making Yun Yuyan feel extremely uncomfortable.
"But..."
He drawled out his words, deliberately keeping everyone in suspense, "Since you're a beautiful woman, I'll give you a chance. Come with me to the Hilton Hotel tonight for a few drinks, and we'll sit down and have a good talk. Once we've cleared things up, I'll let bygones be bygones. The Hilton Hotel is the most luxurious place in the old town, with its fine wines and delicious food, and its comfortable environment. I'm sure you'll love it."
Yun Yuyan was so angry that she trembled all over, her hands clenched into fists so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh, but she was completely unaware of it.
She suppressed her anger, her chest heaving, and said, each word seemingly squeezed out from between her teeth, "Get out!"
The voice, though not loud, was filled with anger and determination.
She was, after all, the eldest daughter of the Yun family. Although she wasn't the biological daughter of the Yun family head, her status in the Yun family was still quite high.
Normally, she was pampered and everyone around her treated her with utmost respect; she had never suffered such humiliation.
At that moment, she felt a surge of anger rush to her head, and she wished she could tear this hateful man in front of her to pieces.
Li Gang's face instantly darkened, like the sky before a storm, filled with dark clouds.
He glared fiercely at Yun Yuyan, his eyes seemingly spitting fire, and gritted his teeth, saying, "You ungrateful wretch! Fine, you two dogs just wait! In this ancient city, I, Li Gang, am not someone to be trifled with."
"I'd like to see who can protect you! I'll have Jianming Group put pressure on you right away. Then, let's see how you'll survive here! You'll be blacklisted by the industry and have nowhere to turn!"
As he spoke, he waved his arms as if he had everything under control.
Just as Li Gang was making his arrogant pronouncements, a loud voice suddenly came from the store entrance. The voice, like a booming bell, echoed inside the store: "Such arrogance! I'd like to see who dares to act recklessly here under the banner of Jianming Group!"
The voice carried an undeniable authority, instantly silencing the shop.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw an elderly man dressed in a Tang suit slowly walking in.
His steps were steady, each one seemingly treading on the hearts of everyone present.
The Tang suit was dark blue, embroidered with delicate dark patterns, giving it a simple yet grand appearance.
His hair was gray, but neatly combed. His face bore the marks of time, but his eyes were sharp, as if they could see through everything.
He exuded an aura of authority that commanded respect without a hint of anger. Li Gang was basking in the smug satisfaction of threatening Xiao Chen and Yun Yuyan when suddenly, a voice all too familiar entered his ears.
The sound was like a bolt from the blue, instantly turning his face ashen white. He was struck dumb, frozen in place, his legs seemingly nailed to the ground, unable to move.
He knew that voice all too well! It was the voice of Lau Kin-ming, the founder of the Kin-ming Group! Within the group, Lau Kin-ming was a god-like figure; every decision he made, every word he uttered, could determine the fate of countless people.
Six months ago, Lau Kin-ming announced his retirement due to a terminal illness, which plunged the group into a fierce power struggle.
Although Li Gang has some ability and has risen to a senior management position through some means and luck, he knows in his heart that his position is not secure.
If he really offended the company's boss, even though Liu Jianming has retired now, he could still be fired with just one word from him.
Li Gang felt his legs go weak, as if they were filled with lead. He turned around with difficulty, each turn feeling like he had used up all his strength.
When he saw that the person who came was indeed Liu Jianming, he felt a wave of dizziness and his head went blank. He almost collapsed to the ground.
His lips trembled as he stammered, "Mr. Liu... Mr. Liu, weren't you... weren't you recuperating? How... how did you end up here?"
The voice was filled with obvious terror and disbelief, as if it had witnessed the most horrific thing in the world.
Liu Jianming snorted coldly, his voice icy and piercing, as if it came from the depths of a cold winter's month.
His gaze was like a sharp sword, piercing Li Gang with boundless anger and disappointment.
He roared, "If I hadn't come, you would have squandered all my hard work! I founded Jianming Group from scratch, and we've weathered so many storms over the years. I never expected to see such a scoundrel like you, running amok by taking advantage of the group's name!"
Li Gang forced out a smile that was more like a grimace, a smile filled with obsequiousness and fear.
He trembled as he extended his right hand, wanting to shake hands with Liu Jianming in an attempt to salvage the situation.
However, Liu Jianming slapped his hand away without any hesitation, the movement was swift and decisive, as if he were swatting away a disgusting fly.
Li Gang stood there awkwardly, his face turning red and white in turns, like a clown whose lies had been exposed in public, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
Liu Jianming ignored Li Gang's disheveled appearance and walked straight towards Xiao Chen.
His steps were steady and firm, each step seemingly carrying respect for Xiao Chen.
His face instantly changed to a respectful smile, a smile that was sincere and humble, as if Xiao Chen were the most important benefactor in his life.
He bowed slightly and said sincerely, "Mr. Xiao, I've finally found you! If you hadn't shown up, I'm afraid I wouldn't have survived!"
This statement was like a bombshell, exploding in the store.
Everyone stared in shock at the scene, as if time had frozen.
Wang Sha and Li Gang stared wide-eyed, their eyes practically popping out of their sockets, their faces filled with disbelief. (End of Chapter)