Chapter 7431
Doesn't Look Like an Ancient Person
In Mr. Wu's view, such distinguished guests with impressive spending power, especially the two stunningly beautiful women, were worth his effort to befriend, as they might bring unexpected resources in the future.
Zhou Keying and Yun Yuyan didn't even glance at the VIP card out of the corner of their eyes. Yun Yuyan even turned her body slightly as if it were too much trouble, while Xiao Chen raised his eyes and spoke calmly, his tone completely indifferent:
"The taste is mediocre, the marketing outweighs the substance, I won't come again next time."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over Wu Zhenhua, whose face was slightly stiff, and his tone became more distant: "As for you, being too attentive is actually off-putting."
After saying that, he turned around and gestured for Zhou Keying and Yun Yuyan to leave. His back was straight, and he didn't give Wu Zhenhua any face at all.
These words were like a needle, completely piercing Wu Zhenhua's dignity. He could suppress his anger at being told the restaurant's food was mediocre, but this casual accusation was more humiliating than a direct insult.
His face instantly darkened, his anger surged, and he instinctively wanted to step forward to argue and try to get back at the other person.
Just then, a steady and powerful hand suddenly gripped his shoulder, the force as heavy as an iron clamp, rendering him unable to move.
Wu Zhenhua was furious and shrugged, trying to shake him off: "Who the hell is meddling in other people's business?!"
Before he could finish speaking, a sharp "smack" echoed down the corridor! A solid slap landed hard on his face, so powerful that it sent him spinning halfway around, his ears ringing and stars flashing before his eyes.
Wu Zhenhua covered his burning cheek, staggered to his feet, and upon seeing who it was, his anger was instantly replaced by extreme shock and fear. His voice trembled uncontrollably: "Chairman Liao... Chairman Liao? You... how come you're here?"
The man before him was Liao Yongchang, the core director of Xinghui Tiandi Holdings Group... He was the boss's boss, a powerful figure in the western business world who could turn the tide with a flick of his wrist.
For someone of this caliber, let alone personally appearing at the restaurant's operations level, even meeting them would be incredibly difficult!
Liao Yongchang's face was ashen, his eyes sharp as knives. He leaned close to Wu Zhenhua's ear, his voice low but heavy, each word carrying a chilling edge:
"Tell me, did you offend those three guests just now? Especially the young man in the dark suit!"
His tone was frighteningly serious, and the oppressive aura emanating from him almost suffocated Wu Zhenhua.
The situation in the western region is delicate and turbulent, and the name "Xiao Chen" has already quietly spread among those who are truly at the top.
Public information is scarce, but the shadow of this young man can be faintly seen behind several far-reaching power reshuffles. More importantly, anyone or any force that opposes him ultimately meets a tragic end.
At Liao Yongchang's level, his information channels were far more advanced than those of ordinary people. The moment Xiao Chen and his group stepped into Xinghui Tiandi, he received the intelligence and immediately dropped everything to rush over.
For a businessman of his caliber, the most feared opponent is never an open rival, but rather a "variable" like Xiao Chen, whose background is shrouded in mystery, whose actions are ruthless, and whose power is unfathomable.
Seeing Wu Zhenhua standing there dumbfounded and silent, Liao Yongchang's anger intensified. He stepped forward, grabbed Wu Zhenhua by the collar, and slammed him against the wall, demanding sharply, "Answer me! Did you say anything inappropriate to them? Did you?!"
"Which...which three?" Wu Zhenhua was completely flustered, his mind went blank, and he was so frightened by Liao Yongchang's imposing manner that he lost his composure.
"boom!"
Liao Yongchang kicked him hard in the shin, and the intense pain made Wu Zhenhua bend over instantly, cold sweat streaming down his forehead.
"If you want to die, don't drag me down with you! I'll ask you one more time! Two women and one man! Especially that quiet, most composed young man! Did you offend him?!" Wu Zhenhua shuddered, suddenly remembering Xiao Chen's parting words, "too attentive," and his heart was instantly filled with shock... Could it be that the seemingly ordinary young man had such a powerful background that even Chairman Liao was so wary of him?
"Slap!" Another loud slap landed, causing blood to seep from the corner of Wu Zhenhua's mouth.
Liao Yongchang's eyes were filled with impatience: "What did they say before they left? Their exact words! Say it word for word!"
“They…they said the taste was so-so, and they won’t come again…and they also said I…that I was too attentive and annoying…” Wu Zhenhua stammered as he recounted, his voice filled with despair.
Upon hearing this, Liao Yongchang's eyes instantly turned icy cold, and he gritted his teeth, cursing, "Idiot! Do you know who you've messed with?!"
He turned abruptly and gave instructions to his two lithe and silent attendants behind him:
"Take him away and keep him under close surveillance! Investigate everything he said and did today, leaving no stone unturned! If I get into trouble because of him, you know the consequences!"
Wu Zhenhua was terrified and tried to open his mouth to explain and beg for mercy, but two henchmen quickly covered his mouth and dragged him like a dead dog into the depths of the employee passage. They disappeared in an instant, leaving only the tense atmosphere in the corridor.
……
As the three of them stepped out of the main entrance of "Star Gathering World" and into the open square, Xiao Chen's steps suddenly paused slightly, and his aura quietly subsided.
A cold, dry, and emotionless voice exploded from the depths of his consciousness without warning:
"Note that there is a continuous line of sight in the shadow area of a tall building at the seven o'clock position. The distance is approximately 800 meters, with visual obstructions. The observer is using professional equipment and is maintaining a dynamic safe distance from you at all times."
It's Mo Lihai's voice!
Xiao Chen felt a chill run down his spine, but his face remained calm. His gaze seemed to casually sweep over the dazzling night scene around him, and the corner of his eye did not catch anything unusual.
“You cannot locate it using conventional methods.” Mo Lihai’s voice rang out again, like a report from a sophisticated instrument, with astonishingly clear logic.
"The target is highly skilled in counter-surveillance, and its movement trajectory is precisely calculated, perfectly utilizing the terrain and light to conceal itself. If it weren't for my 'soul perception' mode being different from conventional life detection, it would be extremely difficult for you or the security system of this era to detect it."
“The target’s biological signals were deliberately concealed, but the ratio of adrenocortical hormones to cortisol was abnormal, which is consistent with the physiological characteristics of people who have been performing high-pressure covert missions for a long time.”
"Based on the behavioral pattern analysis, the probability that their intention is 'malicious observation' or 'preemptive action' is over 90%."
"Operating alone, observation began this afternoon. Overall assessment indicates a threat level higher than any conventional adversary you have previously encountered."
Xiao Chen's gaze sharpened slightly, and he asked in his mind, "Why do you speak like that? You don't sound like an ancient person at all."
"What do you know?" Mo Lihai's voice carried a hint of barely perceptible arrogance.
"Since the Immortal Abode became bound to you, I have used your senses to access this world. Although we couldn't communicate before, I have secretly absorbed a lot of modern common sense and analytical logic." (End of Chapter)