Yang Tiangang, with his centuries-old temperament, had been angered by that scene just now. He had originally thought that young man was not bad, but had not expected him to be an arrogant and conceited person. Yang Ruyu even more believed that Luo Chen did not know what was good for him. One must know how many people had used various means, even kneeling outside for a month until their knees were almost necrotic. These were all important figures from various places, coming to beg to be accepted under Yang Tiangang’s tutelage. Now this foolish young man had such luck, yet because of his arrogance and conceit, he missed this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Yang Ruyu believed that if he knew the true identity of the old ancestor, Luo Chen would definitely regret his actions today.
Bozhou Village began another round of scorching heat. Looking at the snowflakes fluttering overhead, an old man stood under a large tree with his chest bared, staring blankly at the sky. This devilish weather really made it somewhat unbearable for people.
This situation only improved a little when it was almost evening. Because Luo Chen had left Bozhou Village and gone to Bocheng. The Splendid Rivers and Mountains Restaurant had already resumed normal operations. Luo Chen had even let Tian Qiqi pay an extra month’s salary. This made the restaurant staff even more motivated. And the prices had also been lowered considerably. At this moment, the Splendid Rivers and Mountains Restaurant was bustling with activity. Even Luo Chen, the boss, had not managed to grab a private room. Luo Chen had no choice but to sit down in the main hall downstairs.
Only as Luo Chen had just sat down, Tang Xin arrived. “You should leave Bocheng quickly. I heard that Cui Hao informed his uncle, and he is coming to cause trouble for you!” Tang Xin said with an anxious expression.
Why had Cui Hao gotten away with so many things? Because he had an uncle who was a deputy director. Cui Pengyuan! Almost all security matters in Bocheng, big and small, were handled by him. Because the director was obsessed with climbing the ranks, he had almost exhausted his mind trying to curry favour with people. And some of the security management in Bocheng was naturally handed over to Cui Pengyuan. One could say that this Cui Pengyuan was almost a person who covered the sky with one hand in Bocheng!
And Luo Chen had come to Bocheng with no relatives, no connections, no power, and no influence. If he fell into Cui Pengyuan’s hands, then he would truly have only a dead end. But Luo Chen did not care at all upon hearing these words. A mere deputy director, Luo Chen naturally would not take him seriously.
Only as Tang Xin had just finished speaking, several people in police uniforms walked in through the door. Among them was a middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses, holding handcuffs in his hand, sporting a receding hairline, revealing a cold smile as he walked towards Luo Chen. Coincidentally, behind him came an old man and a young woman. Yang Tiangang and Yang Ruyu had also come to eat.
Cui Pengyuan walked straight towards Luo Chen. Clearly he had already inquired about the situation beforehand. Seeing that it was Cui Pengyuan who had arrived, the chatter of people eating around them immediately quieted down, and they all cast their gazes towards Luo Chen’s direction. Clearly, Cui Pengyuan’s notorious reputation was something everyone had long heard of. Only Yang Tiangang, bringing Yang Ruyu with him, seemed completely unconcerned, and directly sat at the table next to Luo Chen’s.
They also knew Cui Pengyuan. Even Cui Pengyang knew that old man Yang Tiangang had an impressive background. Although he did not know the specifics, he was definitely not someone he could provoke. And Yang Ruyu wore an expression of schadenfreude as she looked at Luo Chen, clearly intending to watch Luo Chen’s joke.
“Are you Luo Chen?” Cui Pengyuan spoke coldly. “Is there something?” Luo Chen spoke indifferently, not even raising his head. Tang Xin’s face changed. It was over. She had not expected that Cui Pengyuan would actually come looking for him so quickly. After all, Cui Pengyuan was known as the tyrant of Bocheng! How many wealthy and capable people in Bocheng had to treat him with respect.
“Heh, young people are indeed a bit arrogant!” Cui Pengyuan sat himself down opposite Luo Chen, threw the handcuffs onto the table, and several people behind him stood behind Cui Pengyuan with cold smiles.
“But a bit of arrogance is fine. I will teach you how to behave properly. Having come to Bocheng, I dare guarantee that you will not get out, or at least not get out alive!” Cui Pengyuan threatened.
Before Luo Chen could speak, Yang Ruyu beside him laughed, then looked at Luo Chen and spoke. “If you apologise to me now, I can help you settle this matter. You must know, Deputy Director Cui’s words are not just to scare you.” As soon as Yang Ruyu spoke, Cui Pengyuan immediately became somewhat intimidated. If Yang Ruyu really intervened, he truly would not dare to touch Luo Chen.
Yang Ruyu looked towards Luo Chen, waiting for his reply. After all, this was already very obvious. What she represented, she did not believe Luo Chen was unclear about. If Luo Chen was clear, then he could only beg her. But Luo Chen smiled and shook his head.
“In my whole life, I, Luo, have never asked anyone for help in anything I do!” Luo Chen picked up the teacup in his hand and slowly took a sip of tea, not even glancing at Yang Ruyu. These words made Yang Ruyu’s chest heave with anger, and the scenery immediately changed, but no one dared to look at this scene.
Yang Ruyu looked at Luo Chen resentfully. She had not expected that Luo Chen would still dare to embarrass her in public. “Fine, don’t you regret it!” Yang Ruyu heavily placed her cup onto the table. She would see how Luo Chen could get through this today. After all, to her, Cui Pengyuan was not even considered a person of note, but to someone like Luo Chen, it would be an enormous trouble.
And when Cui Pengyuan saw that things had turned out this way, he immediately blossomed with joy. He had really been worried that Luo Chen would go and beg Yang Ruyu, but clearly now he had offended Yang Ruyu as well. “Come with me.” Cui Pengyuan pointed at the handcuffs on the table.
“Heh, I would like to ask, what crime have I committed?” Luo Chen asked with interest, resting his chin on his hand as he looked at Cui Pengyuan. “What crime have you committed?” Cui Pengyuan seemed amused. “You offended me, or rather, I want to kill you. That is enough.” Cui Pengyuan glared at Luo Chen and spoke.
“It is fine if you do not come with me now. I also indeed have no reason to arrest you. But since this is my territory, I can naturally pin a crime on you!” Cui Pengyuan spoke with boundless confidence. A mere outsider like this, he could still easily deal with. Otherwise he would not be called the tyrant of Bocheng!
“Finished speaking? If you are finished speaking, then you can…” “Get lost!” Luo Chen suddenly said in a deep voice. “What did you say?” Cui Pengyuan looked at Luo Chen in disbelief. In Bocheng, someone actually dared to tell him to get lost to his face?
“Deaf ears?” “I, said, let, you, get, lost!” Luo Chen said again word by word! “Heh, fine, very arrogant. Here, you actually dare to tell me to get lost?” Cui Pengyuan was truly angered into laughter this time.
“Who do you think you are, daring to tell our Deputy Director Cui to get lost?” a person behind him spoke coldly. Even Yang Ruyu looked at Luo Chen in astonishment. Who exactly was looking for whose trouble? Tang Xin was the same. Luo Chen was actually this arrogant?
“I would like to see what qualifications you have today to make me get out of here?” “And what makes you think you can tell me to get lost?” Cui Pengyuan looked at Luo Chen with a mocking face.