Chapter 93: Your Husband Is About to Be Mobbed

The homeowners invited Lu Ye to join their newly created group chat, then left with peace of mind.

Bai Wen was utterly convinced. “Qianqian, it’s such a waste for that rascal of yours not to be an actor. He can play any role to perfection.”

Lu Ye turned and said, “I didn’t lie to them, so how could you call it acting?”

“Yes, yes, of course.”

Under Su Qianqian’s direction, the construction team continued their work in an orderly fashion.

With the efficiency of Yi Ren Group’s several construction squads, the main structure of the building would be completed and topped out within a week, after which they’d move on to interior decoration.

True to his word, Lu Ye took a stool and sat at the entrance to the site, legs crossed.

Well, now he was like a guard dog, wasn’t he?

On the street, a black Mercedes slowly approached.

The window rolled down, revealing Chen Liang’s surprised expression as he muttered, “Damn, could it be that Guo Kun didn’t show up?”

Bang!

A flying brick suddenly smashed against his Mercedes’ windshield, shattering it instantly.

Startled and furious, Chen Liang looked for the culprit.

Lu Ye was whistling at the sky, though his palm still bore traces of brick dust…

“You, Lu—why did you smash my car?”

Lu Ye pointed at the warning sign by the gate. “Can’t you read? Construction area, unauthorized personnel keep out.”

“Damn you!”

Bang!

Lu Ye stooped to pick up another brick and smashed one of the Mercedes’ headlights to pieces.

Chen Liang gritted his teeth, put the car in reverse for a few meters, and shouted, “Just you wait!”

With that threat, the Mercedes roared off.

He was off to question Guo Kun—why had he taken the money and done nothing?

It was early morning, and naturally, the 66 Bar wasn’t open.

When Chen Liang barged in, Guo Kun was being scolded fiercely by Zhou Hong.

Since Zhou Hong’s back was to the entrance, he didn’t notice Chen Liang’s arrival.

Chen Liang pointed at Guo Kun and yelled, “Why the hell didn’t you stop them from starting work?”

Zhou Hong turned around, his expression slightly annoyed as he glared, “Young Master Chen, do you not know what kind of place this is?”

Chen Liang swallowed hard, momentarily stunned. “Boss Zhou?”

This tall, slender young man was someone Chen Liang had to tread carefully around.

The fame of Zhou Hong and his 66 Bar was nearly universal in Shangjing.

It wasn’t because the bar was particularly luxurious, but because the owner’s power behind it was formidable.

Those who dared offend the bar found their secrets exposed to the public the very next day.

Especially those aristocratic heirs with messy private lives—they feared this place most of all.

Chen Liang remembered a second-tier family’s young master who, after drunkenly harassing a 66 Bar waitress, dared to shout at Zhou Hong when he intervened.

Three days later, that family was ruined…

Everyone was still alive, but all their companies went bankrupt.

Because Zhou Hong had uncovered their entire business plan and handed it to their competitors.

Without bloodshed, he destroyed a second-tier family in three days.

Such skill—who would dare provoke him?

Zhou Hong’s infamous reputation began to spread among Shangjing’s elite circles after that family’s downfall.

All the elders warned their prodigal sons: do as you please outside, but never provoke the 66 Bar or invite disaster.

Zhou Hong spoke coldly, “Since when do you get to point fingers at people from my bar, and dare to shout on my turf?”

Chen Liang immediately backed down. “Sorry, Boss Zhou, it won’t happen again.”

Zhou Hong spat out a single word. “Get out.”

Chen Liang felt as if pardoned, and darted out of the 66 Bar.

If Zhou Hong wanted to deal with the Chen family, it would be easy.

But that would violate Y6’s internal rules. Now, all the major families in Shangjing had formed a sort of alliance.

To crush the Chen family was minor, but it could trigger broader consequences.

Y6 wasn’t afraid—they just adhered to their principles.

Unless absolutely necessary, they would not disrupt the local economy.

Without a clear directive from Lu Ye, Zhou Hong wouldn’t act rashly.

…

Chen Liang then drove to Black Mountain Security Company.

Since Guo Kun was unreliable, he needed to hire another group.

Black Mountain Security sounded legitimate, but in reality, they dealt in shady business, and most employees were hardened ex-convicts.

How could Bai Wen, a mere woman, stand against them?

If she didn’t want to lose everything on this project, in the end, she’d have to obediently marry me.

At this thought, Chen Liang couldn’t help but wear a lecherous smile.

The general manager of Black Mountain Security, Zhao Hua, had a long scar slashing across his face—a clear sign he was no ordinary man.

Facing Chen Liang, Zhao Hua said, “Young Master Chen, do you intend to halt construction indefinitely?”

“That’s right. Bai Wen has run out of funds. If the site is stalled for just one more week, she’ll have to compromise.”

Zhao Hua nodded and smiled, “Easy. The commission is one hundred thousand a day.”

Hiss!

So extortionate?

Chen Liang weighed his options and went for it.

He handed Black Mountain seventy thousand on the spot—enough for a week.

“You’re straightforward, Young Master Chen.”

“I’ve paid. Send your men over right away, General Manager Zhao.”

“No problem.”

Barely ten minutes after Chen Liang and Zhao Hua finished their deal, Lu Ye received a reminder from Zhou Hong that a large group of Black Mountain Security men were heading toward the construction site.

Zhou Hong asked if Lu Ye needed backup—he could bring the bar’s enforcers to hold the fort.

Lu Ye refused, and strongly insisted Zhou Hong not interfere with the site’s disputes.

Was he kidding? He wanted as many people as possible to come!

He’d waited so long for this chance to perform miracles in front of the older woman.

So, Lu Ye stood at the site entrance, stretching and warming up.

He did his exercises, waiting for Black Mountain’s men to arrive—ready to be defeated.

After ten minutes.

A black-painted minibus rolled up and stopped before Lu Ye.

With a rush, twenty or thirty men poured out.

Each was half a head taller than Lu Ye, all bulging with muscle.

No matter how you looked, they seemed more than enough to overwhelm him.

Lu Ye blocked their path, smiling lightly. “Construction area, unauthorized personnel keep out!”

Zhao Hua parted the crowd and stood before him, sneering, “Pretty boy, do you know who I am?”

Lu Ye asked, “Are you General Manager Zhao from Black Mountain?”

Zhao Hua was surprised. “Since you recognize me, you still dare block my way?”

Lu Ye gave him a cheeky grin. “Yes. Why don’t you hit me?”

“Damn it, kill him!”

At Zhao Hua’s command, his men surged forward.

With a grunt, dozens of batons were raised, their metal shafts gleaming.

On a balcony of an unfinished building, Bai Wen tugged at Su Qianqian’s arm, exclaiming, “Qianqian, look, your husband’s about to be beaten up!”

Su Qianqian calmly walked to the balcony, looked down, and laughed, “Relax, just watch.”

Bai Wen frowned. “Aren’t you worried about him at all?”

Su Qianqian giggled, “Xiao Bai, I’ll bet you ten yuan—they won’t fight at all.”

“At a time like this, you still want to bet with me?”

Despite her noble words, Bai Wen unconsciously pulled out ten yuan…

Zhao Hua snorted coldly, “Kid, I’ll give you one last chance—move aside!”

Lu Ye, thoroughly impatient, cursed, “Idiot, can you stop pestering me? Can’t you shut your mouth for once? If you want to fight, hurry up—why waste so many words?”

Zhao Hua was enraged. “Damn you, today I’ll tear that mouth of yours to shreds!”

“Come on, then!”

With a loud shout, Lu Ye struck a martial arts pose.

The Black Mountain men raised their batons high, swinging them toward his head…

Bai Wen giggled, “Qianqian, you’re about to lose!”

The corners of Su Qianqian’s lips lifted slightly, as she softly commanded, “Stop!”

At that moment, Bai Wen was surprised to see the Black Mountain men actually froze in place!

“Stop!”

This time, a middle-aged man’s voice rang out.

That man had brought his own people, standing in opposition to Black Mountain’s group.

Bai Wen was stunned. “How did you know someone would come to help him?”

Su Qianqian shook her head. “Actually, I didn’t know.”

“But as long as I’m around, that rascal will never get into a real fight.”