Chapter 105: Even Ye Qiu Dared Not Utter a Word

"Dad, something's happened!"

"My brother was arrested by Commander Qin!"

Upon hearing the news, Zhaocai Xu rushed home to consult with his father, Zhengqi Xu, on a course of action.

Hearing the whole story, Zhengqi Xu raised his hand and slapped Zhaocai to the ground.

"Zhaocai Xu, are you a pig?"

"Look at what time it is, and you're still out there causing trouble for me?"

Gritting his teeth through the pain, Zhaocai grumbled back, "Dad, if you hadn't insisted on putting a massive bounty on the heads of the Hongying Society, our family's finances wouldn't be this tight. I wouldn't have had to provoke them in the first place."

Regardless of who was right or wrong, it was too late for regrets now.

With Jinbao Xu in Qin Quan's hands, even if he survived, he would be stripped of a layer of skin, and his future was completely ruined.

Zhengqi Xu said, "Go find out where that guy named Lu is right now. Go apologize to him in person and beg him to let your brother go."

Zhaocai replied, "I've already checked. The eldest miss of the Cai family from Licheng is hosting a banquet at Jingxiang Court. Both Commander Qin and Ye Lu will be there."

Zhengqi roared, "Then what are you waiting for? Get over there!"

"Right, right, right."

Zhaocai nodded repeatedly and turned to leave.

Suddenly, Zhengqi called out to him again, "Wait!"

Zhaocai turned back. "Is there anything else?"

Zhengqi stood up, walked over, and said, "I'm coming with you."

Since Qin Quan would also be there, if Zhengqi, as the head of the family, didn't personally apologize to Ye Lu, how could they show their sincerity?

***

Ye Lu returned to the hotel, took a shower, and changed his clothes.

Then, Qianqian Su drove him out. However, they hit the evening rush hour, and the city traffic was heavily congested. It took them over an hour to finally arrive at Jingxiang Court.

The moment they walked through the door, they ran into some uninvited guests.

Liang Chen was walking out, arms draped over the shoulders of several wealthy young heirs. They looked like they had had quite a bit to drink.

Coming face-to-face with Ye Lu and Qianqian Su, the young heirs were instantly captivated by Qianqian's beauty. They crowded around, harassing her. "Hey beauty, how much for a night?"

"Is this guy next to you your gigolo?"

"No matter how much he's paying to keep you, we'll double it. Come play with us!"

The one who spoke reached out, trying to touch Qianqian's cheek.

*Crack!*

Ye Lu certainly didn't show any mercy. He snapped the man's stray hand instantly, then followed up with a punch that shattered every single tooth in his mouth!

*Spit!*

The young heir spat out a mouthful of blood. Broken teeth clattered onto the tiled floor, mixed with blood.

Liang Chen cried out in shock and anger, "Lu! Do you know who you just hit? He's Jia Liu, a young master of an elite family!"

"Don't think you can do whatever you want just because Qiu Ye is backing you. The Ye family is at the very bottom of the elite class, while the Liu family is one of the best!"

"You're finished!"

After his initial shock, a gleeful, vindictive expression appeared on Liang Chen's face.

Although Qiu Ye had terminated the cooperation with the Chen family, Liang Chen had actually found a blessing in disguise. He had managed to latch onto the powerful branch that was Jia Liu, and the two had just reached an agreement to cooperate.

The Liu family ranked among the top three of the elite families, a presence far more formidable than the Ye family.

Furthermore, the core industries of both the Liu and Ye families lay in digital and electronic products, making them direct competitors.

The Liu Group even held several long-term contracts for military products. On that basis alone, the Liu family always held the upper hand over the Ye family.

Thus, Liang Chen was brimming with confidence.

To his surprise, Ye Lu merely sneered in mockery. "A young master of the Liu family, is he?"

*Slap!*

Another crisp slap rang out, striking the face of the young master of the Liu family!

Liang Chen was stunned. "Are you fucking deaf? He's the eldest young master of the Liu family! Even Qiu Ye wouldn't dare provoke him!"

*Slap! Slap!*

This time, Ye Lu struck with both hands, delivering two consecutive slaps to Jia Liu's face.

Most of Jia Liu's drunkenness vanished instantly.

With his broken arm dangling, Jia Liu clutched his swollen face with his other hand, cursing incoherently: "I'b fockin' kill you, you..."

With all his teeth gone, blood sprayed from his mouth whenever he opened it, his words heavily slurred and airy.

Ye Lu and Qianqian Su looked at each other, utterly bewildered, having no idea what he was trying to say.

"Honey, do you think this Young Master Liu might be an idiot?"

Qianqian Su nodded seriously. "Looks like it. How can a grown man not even speak a coherent sentence?"

Jia Liu was about to explode with rage. Tugging at Liang Chen's arm, he sprayed blood as he roared, "Call peobo! Call peobo to cruth him to deth!"

Liang Chen strained his ears and listened twice before barely grasping the meaning. "Call people? Call people over to beat him to death?"

Jia Liu nodded, trying to say "Right, right, right!", but it came out as "Wight, wight, wight!"

Hearing this, Liang Chen and the other young heirs quickly pulled out their phones to call for backup. They glared at Ye Lu with hostile eyes. "If you have the guts, stay right here! Not that you could run away anyway!"

Ye Lu laughed out loud. "Take your time calling them. I'll be waiting in Heaven Suite No. 1."

Just as he was about to lead Qianqian Su inside, two figures suddenly rushed in. "Wait! Don't leave!"

Looking back, it was indeed Zhaocai Xu and Zhengqi Xu.

Liang Chen had also called Zhaocai Xu earlier. Thinking Zhaocai had come to support them, he said in surprise, "Oh, Second Young Master Xu, you got here so fast? You even brought the head of the Xu family?"

Yet, Zhaocai Xu bypassed him entirely and fell to his knees before Ye Lu with a thud. "Brother Lu, I was wrong!"

Zhengqi Xu froze for a moment, then also knelt down beside him. "Mr. Lu, please spare my eldest son."

Liang Chen was bewildered. "Master Xu, Second Young Master Xu, what are you doing? Why are you kneeling to him?"

Never mind Liang Chen's confusion; even Ye Lu was slightly stunned.

He had thought Zhaocai Xu was here to fight him to the death. He hadn't expected the father and son to put on such a show.

A mischievous thought suddenly occurred to Ye Lu. He grinned playfully. "You want me to let Jinbao Xu go?"

"Sure!"

"But first, each of you must give Jia Liu ten slaps."

When those words were spoken, everyone froze.

Was this a joke?

How could members of a mere second-tier family like the Xu family dare to slap the face of a young master from an elite family?

Yet, the scene that unfolded next left them completely dumbfounded.

While Zhaocai Xu was still hesitating, Zhengqi Xu had already stood up and delivered ten resounding slaps to Jia Liu's face!

Seeing his father take the lead, Zhaocai threw caution to the wind as well.

*Slap! Slap! Slap!*

After another ten slaps, Jia Liu's face was beaten beyond recognition.

Compared to the colossus standing behind Ye Lu, offending an elite family was nothing. One only had to look at Jinbao Xu's current fate to see that.

Zhengqi Xu gritted his teeth and asked, "Mr. Lu, do you keep your word?"

Ye Lu smiled. "Sure. I'll get Jinbao Xu out and return him to you later."

"Keep your eyes open before you do anything in the future, and don't provoke me again."

Zhengqi Xu nodded in humiliation. "Understood. Thank you, Mr. Lu."

By now, both Jia Liu and Liang Chen understood.

Ye Lu must have caught some leverage over the Xu family, forcing them to take his side!

Bolstered by the thought of Jia Liu's backing, Liang Chen barked fiercely, "Well, Zhengqi Xu, Zhaocai Xu! Neither of you is leaving today either. You can go to hell along with Ye Lu!"

Zhaocai Xu sneered mockingly, "Liang Chen, do you have any idea how foolish you are being right now?"

Liang Chen said arrogantly, "You beat Young Master Liu to this state and you dare call me foolish? I think your brain is broken, and so is your father's!"

The Liu family not only consistently ranked in the top three of the elite class, but their corporate background also involved the military industry. Was there any force in the capital more formidable than the Liu family?

Absolutely not!

Just then, Qiu Ye and Wen Bai arrived.

Seeing the tense atmosphere, Qiu Ye asked, "Brother, what happened?"

Ye Lu said, "Jia Liu harassed my wife, so I beat him up. He's not happy about it and is calling for backup."

Qiu Ye nodded with an "Oh," then wore a meaningful smile.

Coming to this dinner today was a massive win for the Ye family!

Not only might they secure military contracts, but they might also lose a sworn enemy.

Qiu Ye could see that Ye Lu's doting on his wife had reached a point of obsession. He would not allow Qianqian Su to suffer even the slightest grievance in front of outsiders!

Offending Ye Lu might only result in minor retaliation later on, but daring to harass his wife was truly seeking death. Jia Liu was bound to face a grim end.

Thus, Qiu Ye and Wen Bai stood aside, waiting to watch the show.

Remembering the humiliation Qiu Ye had subjected him to yesterday, Liang Chen couldn't help but mock, "Young Master Ye, why are you so quiet today?"

Looking at Liang Chen, who was hopping around like a clown, Qiu Ye maintained a humble tone. "I don't have a say here today."

Liang Chen assumed Qiu Ye was backing down in front of Jia Liu, so he mocked even more arrogantly, "And here I thought you, Qiu Ye, were so proud. Turns out you don't even dare to fart in front of Young Master Liu!"

Qiu Ye shook his head and smiled helplessly. He, too, felt that the idiot before him was truly beyond saving.

"It's useless even if you keep quiet. I'll deal with you as well in a moment!"

Jia Liu kept his mouth tightly shut now. If he opened it, he would spray blood and slur his words, which was highly embarrassing.

However, Liang Chen was speaking on his behalf. He patted Liang Chen's shoulder and gave him a thumbs-up, clearly indicating that he was doing an excellent job as a lackey.

Instead of feeling ashamed, Liang Chen took it as a badge of honor. He flattered him gleefully, "Young Master Liu, our men will be here any second!"

Jia Liu nodded, then glared fiercely at Ye Lu's group.

Before long, a massive crowd could be seen surging toward Jingxiang Court...

The young heirs in Jia Liu's social circle were no saints. Naturally, the people they called were from all walks of the underworld—thugs and bullies whom ordinary people wouldn't dare provoke.

The leaders greeted them one after another. "Young Master Chen, all fifty-plus members of the Zhenxing Gang are here!"

"The Golden Pagoda Gang has brought a hundred men."

"We have over seventy men on our side as well."

Seeing more and more people arrive, Liang Chen's confidence grew even stronger.

He sneered, "Lu, if you kneel down, kowtow, and beg for mercy right now, and then send your wife to accompany Young Master Liu for a month, he might just spare your life."

"As for you, Qiu Ye, you'll also have to kneel, kowtow, and apologize to me, and then return Wen Bai to me!"