Chapter 599: The Skill of Harming Others
Seeing this, Qin Zhenhuan breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at the grim-faced Zhang Guangfu, speaking indifferently, “Brother Zhang, although you’ve come from afar, don’t forget that this is Northleap, Plum Park of the Cao family. I hope you won’t disrupt the rules here.”
“Brother Qin is right, I’ve taken note,” Zhang Guangfu nodded in response.
He believed that his previous disadvantage was entirely due to his carelessness and underestimation of the enemy. If he had been better prepared, Xiao Shun would not have had any countermeasures.
Having known each other for decades, Qin Zhenhuan could easily discern what was on Zhang Guangfu’s mind. However, he chose not to say much because with the conflict between Xiao Shun and Zhang Guangfu, their side of the Northleap Old School Society might be relieved of a lot of pressure tonight.
With this thought in mind, Qin Zhenhuan couldn’t help but look at the nonchalant Xiao Shun.
Recalling the palm strike from earlier, his heart surged with waves.
“Hmph, we’ll see,” he thought.
Zhang Jizhong, seeing that matters had come to this point, no longer hastened to trouble Xiao Shun. Today, many experts from the Zhang family’s Hall of Cultivation had come, and the fourth uncle before him was just one of them. Above him stood the famous third uncle!
This third uncle’s name was Zhang Tianlai, the owner of the Red Lake Club in the capital, and he was the only formidable enemy Qin Zhenhuan would face tonight.
Since the harsh words had been spoken, Zhang Jizhong no longer entangled himself and sat down arrogantly across from Xiao Shun. Zhang Guangfu, on the other hand, sat beside him with a gloomy expression.
At this moment, Luo Qian was covering his swollen cheek and looked at his master in disbelief. This was the first time in over ten years of following his master that he had been publicly beaten, and naturally, he was extremely annoyed.
Seeing this, Qin Zhenhuan gently patted his disciple’s shoulder and earnestly said, “Qianyi, I have warned you before, you must remember that there will always be someone stronger, even beyond that, there will always be someone stronger than the strongest. You need to keep this in mind!”
Luo Qian couldn’t help but look towards Xiao Shun nearby, full of suspicion and uncertainty. It seemed like his master highly recognized this bastard’s strength!
Then, Qin Zhenhuan looked meaningfully at Luo Qian and said, “Do your best tonight, regardless of success or failure, I only hope that you give it your all.”
Nodding, Luo Qian returned to his seat.
Qin Zhenhuan patted Shen Mohan’s shoulder and said, “Mohan, external power can only be considered external power. It can make someone strong for a while, but it can’t make them invincible for a lifetime. Only one’s own strength is the true power. I hope you keep this in mind.”
Having said that, he left gracefully.
Could Master have seen something?
As Shen Mohan watched his master’s departing figure, he couldn’t help but feel doubtful. However, he quickly let it go because his rage towards Xiao Shun was boundless, and even his master’s warning couldn’t extinguish it!
At this moment, some people sitting at nearby tables began to quietly discuss the people at Xiao Shun’s table, after all, they had witnessed the conflict just now.
“Who is that guy? How could he offend three big shots at the same time?”
“You don’t know? That person is Xiao Shun, a Stillwater figure. I heard he just arrived in our Northleap yesterday and embarrassed Mr. Shen and Mr. Zhou at the auction. In the end, he even bid five billion dollars for Mo Yibai’s evening dress!”
“Wow, that’s impressive!”
“But there’s something even more impressive. I heard from a friend on the set that this person also offended Mr. Zhang today. The enraged director directly suspended work for a day. I didn’t believe it at first, but after what I just saw, there’s no doubt!”
“Haha, tonight will be interesting!”
…
Amidst the lively discussions, Xiao Shun undoubtedly became the center of attention for everyone, to the point that even Mo Yibai sitting next to him seemed a bit overshadowed!
At exactly 7 o’clock in the evening, the lights in the hall suddenly dimmed.
The voices of the people who were eagerly discussing gradually grew quieter until they disappeared completely.
On the central stage, a graceful figure appeared at this moment.
It was still the ethereal Cao Wanqing, dressed in exquisite attire, capturing everyone’s gaze with her otherworldly beauty.
“Apologies for interrupting your dinner. I truly am sorry,” Cao Wanqing said with a charming smile, a hint of apology on her breathtaking face.
Then, she gently opened her crimson lips and continued, “I believe everyone is eagerly looking forward to the upcoming arena performance… However, during this time, I would like to invite a special guest who has come from afar to come up on stage. After all, he made a contribution to our fellow citizens of Northleap who are currently facing difficult times.”
A wave of applause surged through the venue like a tide.
At the same time, a spotlight focused on Xiao Shun sitting below the stage.
Suddenly, Xiao Shun, with chicken grease all over his hands, appeared on the big screen, presenting an authentic image.
What the heck is going on?
Looking at his own confused expression on the screen, Xiao Shun awkwardly put down the half-eaten chicken leg, his smile frozen on his face.
Observing this, Cao Wanqing subconsciously pursed her lips and forced a smile.
“Mr. Xiao Shun, please come up on stage to represent everyone who attended the charity auction last night and receive our tribute,” she requested.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Shun was taken aback, not knowing where to put his greasy hands.
Mo Yibai glanced at him disdainfully and handed him a few napkins.
“Sigh!”
After a hasty wipe, Xiao Shun slowly ascended the stage.
Seeing Xiao Shun’s disgruntled face, Cao Wanqing’s heart stirred, and she hurriedly asked, “Mr. Xiao, do you have anything to say about your remarkable achievement?”
“Remarkable achievement?” Xiao Shun pondered for a moment and smiled faintly, “There’s nothing much to say. I actually wanted to donate more, but unfortunately, Mr. Shen and Mr. Zhou didn’t give me that opportunity. It’s truly a pity!”
“Shameless!”
“Son of a bitch!”
Two angry voices murmured in the audience.
And the owners of those voices were naturally the two individuals mentioned by Xiao Shun earlier.
Shen Mohan was now furious, thinking that this guy was truly despicable. How could he insult someone in front of so many people?
As for Zhou Xiaobin, he wished he could find a hole to hide in at this moment, his face burning with embarrassment.
On the stage, Cao Wanqing didn’t expect Xiao Shun to respond in such a manner to her question, leaving her somewhat caught off guard.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.
Seeing the woman remain silent for a while, Xiao Shun coughed lightly and said, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll go down now.”
“Oh, is Mr. Xiao in a hurry?” Cao Wanqing smiled, immediately thinking of ways to embarrass Xiao Shun further.
“Or perhaps the chicken leg from earlier was too delicious, making you unable to resist?” she added.
This statement instantly elicited laughter from the audience.
Xiao Shun felt like he had been subtly mocked.
Regret filled him as he realized that if he had known he would be on stage, he should have eaten the chicken leg more gracefully.
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