Chapter 6714
Kowtowing to Mr. Xiao to Admit His Mistakes
Inside the shop, the air seemed to be gripped tightly by an invisible yet incredibly powerful hand, making it so stuffy that it was hard to breathe.
Every inch of air seemed to freeze, weighing heavily on everyone's hearts.
The people inside the store seemed to be frozen in place, holding their breath and not daring to utter a sound.
Their gazes, like burning torches, filled with fervor and curiosity, all focused on Xiao Chen, the young man dressed in simple clothes.
The clothes were of ordinary quality and extremely simple in style, without any luxurious decorations.
But when Xiao Chen wore it, it seemed to be imbued with a mysterious aura.
Who would have thought that Liu Jianming, the chairman of Jianming Group, who usually commands respect and is very powerful in this ancient city, would be like an extremely humble servant at this moment?
He hunched slightly, his eyes filled with awe, and followed Xiao Chen cautiously.
His appearance was completely different from his usual domineering and authoritative image in the business world.
He walked with such caution, as if afraid of disturbing the young man before him.
This extremely bizarre scene, like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirred up a storm in everyone's hearts.
Everyone looked at each other, their eyes filled with undisguised astonishment and confusion.
Those faces, which were originally calm, were now filled with shock, as if they had witnessed the most unbelievable thing in the world.
A deathly silence enveloped the entire space, like a giant net.
Only the heavy breathing that rose and fell stood out clearly in the suffocating silence.
The sound of breathing, one breath after another, seemed to be an outward expression of the shock in people's hearts.
The crowd's eyes were filled with a mixture of astonishment and confusion, like a tangled mess that was impossible to unravel.
Liu Jianming's posture was so humble that he was almost touching the ground, and his tone of voice was almost obsequious, as if he was afraid of frightening Xiao Chen.
His face was plastered with a fawning smile, a smile like an artificial flower blooming in the dead of winter—vibrant, yet tinged with hypocrisy.
His eyes were full of fawning, as if Xiao Chen were the savior of his life.
What's even more astonishing is the respectful title he frequently used – "Mr. Xiao".
These three words were like a bombshell, exploding in everyone's hearts.
Countless questions surged into everyone's minds instantly, like a tide, one wave after another, and they just couldn't stop.
How could such an important figure be so humble and subservient to a young man who had just arrived and seemed to have no background?
Moreover, everyone heard that Liu Jianming had been searching desperately for Xiao Chen, and even threatened that his life would be in danger if he couldn't find him.
This claim is so absurd that it's hard to believe, like a fairy tale.
Everyone was filled with doubt and speculated about Xiao Chen's identity.
Yun Yuyan stood quietly beside Xiao Chen, her delicate body trembling slightly, as if she were shaken by an invisible force.
Her pretty face was deathly pale, without a trace of color, like a blank sheet of paper.
Her eyes were filled with disbelief, a mixture of shock and curiosity. She swallowed hard, a gurgling sound that seemed particularly jarring in the quiet space.
Her gaze was fixed on Xiao Chen, as if she wanted to see right through him.
Her mind was a jumble of thoughts, like a tangled mess.
What kind of unknown identity does this man, who has just arrived in the ancient city, have that makes Liu Jianming so eager to please him?
At this moment, Xiao Chen was like a fog in her eyes, mysterious and unfathomable, as if hiding countless secrets.
Wang Sha felt a chill run from the soles of her feet to her head, and her body staggered backward uncontrollably, her steps feeling as unsteady as if she were walking on cotton.
She subconsciously reached out and rubbed her eyes hard, the action carrying a hint of panic and urgency, as if rubbing hard could completely erase the unbelievable scene before her from her mind.
Her lips trembled slightly as she murmured, "This can't be, I must be seeing things! I must be too tired lately and am hallucinating."
But reality struck me like a harsh slap in the face, mercilessly laid bare before me.
Everything that actually happened, every detail, was so clear that she couldn't help but believe it even a little.
She stood there blankly, her eyes filled with confusion and shock, as if her soul had been ripped out.
At this moment, a tense and oppressive atmosphere filled the shop, and everyone looked at Xiao Chen with anticipation.
Their eyes sparkled with curiosity and longing, like people in the darkness waiting for the light to arrive at dawn.
Everyone hoped that Xiao Chen would speak, and that his deep and powerful voice would reveal a glimpse of the truth in this chaotic situation.
Everyone whispered among themselves, speculating about what Xiao Chen would say or do next. The air was thick with the anticipation of an impending storm.
A moment later, Xiao Chen's eyes were like a thousand-year-old ice, so cold that they had no warmth at all.
He slowly turned his gaze to Liu Jianming, his gaze like two sharp daggers piercing straight into Liu Jianming's heart.
His voice was devoid of any emotion as he coldly said, "You gave the Liu family a chance back then, but you didn't know how to seize it. Now, this situation is entirely your own fault."
Those words were like a cold wind, making Liu Jianming tremble in his heart.
Liu Jianming did not expect Xiao Chen's attitude to be so firm, like an unshakable mountain.
A flicker of panic crossed his face, his eyes filled with fear and unease.
He hastily forced a fawning smile, a smile more painful than a grimace, and said apologetically, "Mr. Xiao, it's my fault for neglecting to discipline that unfilial son. I failed to teach him properly, which is why he's caused such a disaster. Please calm down and don't hold it against that ignorant brat. I'll call that good-for-nothing over here to apologize to you right away!"
With that, he whirled around, his movements hurried and frantic, and roared at Liu Yuning, who was trembling in the corner, "Yuning! Get over here now! Kneel down and apologize to Mr. Xiao! If Mr. Xiao doesn't forgive you, don't even think about setting foot in this house again!"
The sound was like a thunderclap, echoing throughout the shop.
Liu Yuning's face turned bright red, like a ripe tomato.
His heart was filled with humiliation and anger, an anger that surged and churned within him like a volcano about to erupt.
His fists were clenched so tightly they cracked, and his knuckles turned white from the force.
His eyes revealed resentment and bitterness, but when he saw his father's stern and intimidating gaze, he felt like a tiger with its teeth pulled, with no other choice.
He could only walk towards Xiao Chen step by step with great difficulty, each step feeling like walking on a knife's edge, painful and heavy. (End of this chapter)