Ever since he found out last time that Luo Chen was actually Ye Shuangshuang’s teacher, this top figure in Tongzhou had been looking for an opportunity to pay a personal visit and apologise.
It was not just because Luo Chen was Ye Shuangshuang’s teacher, but even more because of Luo Chen’s strength.
A-Dao was a mercenary. Back then, Hong Biao had bailed him out of prison precisely because of A-Dao’s exceptional skills. At least for now, as long as he did not run into those so-called martial arts experts from the old school, A-Dao had never lost to anyone.
But last time, A-Dao lost. He lost to a young man. Afterwards, Hong Biao asked A-Dao about it, but A-Dao only shook his head. He had not even managed to figure out the depth of Luo Chen’s abilities.
This world worships the strong, whether in remote mountains, big cities, or throughout all of human society.
So Hong Biao came today to apologise in person.
Originally, Zhang Hai had planned to salvage some face and threaten Luo Chen before leaving, but he ran straight into the muzzle of a gun.
The moment Hong Biao spoke those words, Zhang Hai was scared stiff. Why had Hong come?
And why was he speaking up for Luo Chen?
Did they know each other?
Zhang Hai knew one thing clearly: Hong Biao, this top dog of Tongzhou, was not someone with an empty reputation. Although Zhang Hai’s family also had assets worth tens of millions, if he truly offended Hong Biao, no one could protect him.
For a moment, Zhang Hai stood there like a dog with its tail between its legs, not daring to say a word.
“Mr Luo is magnanimous and does not want to bother with a petty person like you, but I, Hong Biao, am very willing. Whatever grudge you have against Mr Luo, I, Hong Biao, will take it for him.”
Hong Biao walked up to Zhang Hai, took off his sunglasses, and without any warning, delivered a crisp slap across the face.
The slap was not heavy, but it left Zhang Hai’s face red and burning.
“What, cat got your tongue now?” Hong Biao grabbed Zhang Hai by the hair and cursed.
“You actually dared to tell Luo Ye to wait?”
“Who do you think you are?” Hong Biao slapped him again. Zhang Hai did not dare utter a single word in reply.
He really could not understand what background Luo Chen had.
Even a figure like Hong Biao, the top man in Tongzhou, had come to fawn over Luo Chen.
He suddenly felt as if the whole world was against him. From the very first day Luo Chen arrived, nothing had gone right for him.
Anything involving Luo Chen, or anyone who went against Luo Chen, ended up with him taking the loss.
Zhang Hai was completely baffled about why Luo Chen had such great influence.
But whether he understood it or not, he knew that from now on, whenever he saw Luo Chen, he would have to tuck his tail and behave. He might even need to take a detour to avoid him.
And he finally realised why, the night before last, his group had been let go by Hong Biao. It was obviously because of Luo Chen.
Thinking of this, Zhang Hai’s face turned deathly pale. Combined with the slaps from Hong Biao, his face was white with patches of red, looking especially strange.
“Get lost!”
Zhang Hai immediately felt as if he had been granted amnesty. He tucked his tail and fled with Hu Xinxin.
Luo Chen paid no attention to the farce. He held a cigarette in his mouth and did not even glance at Zhang Hai. Just as Hong Biao had said, with Luo Chen’s status and temperament, Zhang Hai was not even worth as much as a dog in his eyes.
After sending Zhang Hai away, Hong Biao did not dare to act as arrogantly in front of Luo Chen as he had with Zhang Hai. Instead, he appeared very humble and respectful.
He rubbed his hands nervously and spoke.
“Luo Ye, forgive me for coming uninvited. I came today to make amends.” As he spoke, Hong Biao bowed his head and respectfully handed over a bank card with both hands.
The amount inside was not too much: five million!
Luo Chen casually accepted it. After all, Hong Biao could be considered part of the Ye family, practically one of his own. More importantly, in Tongzhou from now on, there might be many things where he would need Hong Biao’s help. So naturally, Luo Chen gave Hong Biao some face.
Seeing Luo Chen accept the bank card, Hong Biao breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. It meant Luo Chen would not pursue what happened that night.
That matter was now closed.
“By the way, Luo Ye, would you do me the honour of letting me treat you to dinner tonight?” Hong Biao hesitated for a moment, then asked.
“Sure.” Since someone was so enthusiastically offering to treat him, Luo Chen naturally did not refuse.
Hong Biao had achieved his goal and happily left.
But right after Hong Biao left, Xia Jingjing showed up again. It seemed this policewoman had no intention of giving up.
However, today Xia Jingjing was not wearing her uniform. She wore black leather trousers that outlined her round hips and long legs, paired with a black vest on top. She looked both capable and valiant.
Even on the street, she drew constant glances, with a one hundred percent turnaround rate, no, make that two hundred percent.
“You are not happy to see me?” Xia Jingjing asked, staring at him, because there was not a trace of a smile on Luo Chen’s face when he saw her.
“Having a policewoman tailing you every day, how could anyone be happy?” Luo Chen tossed the cigarette butt and walked inside.
Xia Jingjing followed closely behind. Once they entered the office, Luo Chen noticed that Xia Jingjing had actually brought a lunch box.
“Come on, try the dish I personally cooked. Thank you for saving me, twice.”
This girl Xia Jingjing was actually quite strange. At least normal people sometimes could not understand her behaviour.
Last night she had dragged Luo Chen to the police station, yet today she was bringing him food.
The change was so sudden that even Luo Chen felt he could not keep up. It really was like trying to guess a woman’s heart was like finding a needle at the bottom of the sea.
But by coincidence, this scene was seen by Zhang Xiaoman again. Instantly, another pang of discomfort hit Zhang Xiaoman’s heart.
Meanwhile, when other colleagues looked at Zhang Xiaoman, there was now a real trace of mockery in their eyes.
After all, to many colleagues now, Luo Chen was practically a tall, rich, and handsome guy!
And the extremely sought-after kind.
Zhang Xiaoman had simply pushed him away.
Soon it was evening. Hong Biao sent someone to pick up Luo Chen. In the end, Xia Jingjing followed like a little tail, insisting on going along with Luo Chen.
Luo Chen naturally did not want that, but clearly Xia Jingjing was not someone Luo Chen could control.
Otherwise, she would not have occupied his bed last night.
Hong Biao first treated Luo Chen to dinner at Haiyue Xiaozhu. Luo Chen thought it would end after the meal, but Hong Biao then said he wanted to take Luo Chen to have some fun. It was a secretive high-end compound. The original sales office of the compound had been converted into a private club.
Along the way, Hong Biao was quite curious about Xia Jingjing by Luo Chen’s side. Of course, Hong Biao did not dare have any improper thoughts. After all, she was the woman Luo Chen had brought.
It was purely curiosity.
“Luo Ye really knows how to enjoy life, always taking a beauty with him wherever he goes.” Hong Biao sighed.
“Hong Biao, do not blame me for not warning you. This is our very famous Officer Xia of Tongzhou. If you want to go have a cup of tea, feel free.”
Hong Biao shut his mouth. He might not know Xia Jingjing personally, but he knew another person with the surname Xia. That one was from the provincial level.
Xia Jingjing glared at Luo Chen, because his words clearly carried a hint of warning Hong Biao to watch himself.
But Xia Jingjing increasingly felt that Luo Chen was too mysterious. She had privately investigated him, and he really did come from a small county town with no background. So how could someone so young already have connections to the Ye family and someone like Hong Biao?
The car soon arrived. Hong Biao led everyone inside, down to the basement level negative one of the club.
Xia Jingjing raised an eyebrow, because the place was filled with raw jade stones!
These guys were going to gamble on stones?
However, this did not count as gambling, so although Xia Jingjing did not like it, she had no reason to object.
“Hehe, Luo Ye, want to pick one and try your luck?”
Luo Chen shook his head. He did want to select a few, but not now.
Hong Biao picked a few himself, but what came out after cutting was all worthless stuff.
In the blink of an eye, Hong Biao had thrown in one million.
Of course, that one million was basically flushed down the drain.
Finally, Hong Biao stood to the side and sighed, saying he was unlucky.
At that moment, the boss himself came out.
Hong Biao quietly introduced him to Luo Chen.
“This guy is known as the Jade King of East China. Ten years ago he was just a guy riding a three-wheeler collecting scraps. But ever since he picked up a raw stone while collecting junk, he made his fortune. And from then on, he almost never loses a gamble!”
“His eye is extremely sharp. Every time he picks the best jade. He has never lost money on a cut.”
“Brother Biao, how about letting your friend here have a few goes?” The other party had a provocative look on his face. After all, Hong Biao had already thrown in one million, yet the person beside Hong Biao had not made a move.
So this Jade King of East China wanted to provoke Luo Chen.
But those words made Luo Chen smile.