The Crazy Son-In-Law

Upon hearing the words, Yuxu’s brow furrowed slightly, his face full of confusion. He had no idea what game Xiao Shun was playing.

With his abilities, he could easily deal with these people, there was no need to haggle with them. But what was even stranger was the increasing price as the bargaining continued.

“I thought this kid was tough, turns out he’s a wimp.”

“Hmph, good to see you know your place. Just how dare you offend our Chairman Zhuang.”

“Be more careful next time, in Stillwater, there are some people you can afford to offend.”

“Two billion to save your life, and you even get to make friends with Chairman Zhuang, it’s money well spent.”

At the door, a group of henchmen heard Xiao Shun backing down, they all snickered and began to discuss.

Zhuang Jin, hearing Xiao Shun’s words, his face changed slightly, then he laughed lightly. “Since Mr. Xiao is so sensible, I am certainly not that unreasonable. From now on, you are my brother. In Stillwater, just mention my name whenever you need to, and you’ll have smooth sailing.”

“I appreciate your kindness, Chairman Zhuang,” Xiao Shun said.

“Do you plan to pay in cash or by check?”

Zhuang Jin started from nothing, and he would never just settle for a mere number.

“Either is fine for me.”

“Then let’s go with a check.”

“Okay.” After Xiao Shun finished speaking, he remained motionless.

The scene froze for a moment, silent.

A few seconds later, Zhuang Jin’s face turned cold: “What do you mean?”

“Did Chairman Zhuang misunderstand?” Xiao Shun pretended to be confused.

“What I mean is that the two billion is for your grandson’s disrespect to me, and for your people’s disturbance of our Starline’s normal operation. It’s a fair compensation. I’m not a nitpicker.”

Bang!

Zhuang Jin was instantly furious, he heavily slapped the wooden tea table, causing the tea set on it to scatter in all directions.

“Are you fucking playing me?!” he shouted.

The henchmen at the door also felt insulted, they roared in outrage, “This fucking bastard is asking for death! Kill this runt!”

“No more bullshit, chop him up and feed him to the dogs!”

One by one, they clenched their fists, ready to pounce.

“Being an enemy of Mr. Xiao is being an enemy of me. My three hundred disciples, including myself, will never just stand by!” Yuxu stood up abruptly.

“Master Yuxu of Mount Kumi?”

Zhuang Jin’s face changed slightly, but he quickly concealed it and sneered, “No wonder you’re so fearless, you’ve got a backer, huh?”

“But so what? I have thousands of people in my Pearl Commercial Chamber, hundreds of guns! Even with your Mount Kumi, I can wipe you out!” Zhuang Jin roared in uncontrollable rage.

“What about the Old School Society then?!”

A crisp voice of a woman came from outside, gentle but with a touch of arrogance.

The crowd unconsciously made way.

A young woman appeared, wearing a black belted wool coat and black thigh-high boots. She had a small, oval face, a sharp chin, chestnut curls, and sunglasses. Her whole demeanor exuded an air of “do not approach.”

Under dozens of gazes, she slowly walked in.

Behind her followed an elderly man with gray hair and a beard. His face was stern, his gaze sharp and intimidating like that of a hawk, sending a chill down anyone’s spine at a single glance.

“Mr. Suyin?” Zhuang Jin asked in surprise.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Suyin was a resident of Stillwater from the Old School Society; Zhuang Jin naturally recognized him.

The young woman, exuding a powerful pressure, entered the private room. Her beautiful eyes quickly scanned everyone under her sunglasses, finally landing on Xiao Shun. She stepped forward and slightly nodded, “Mr. Xiao, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Xiao Shun was stunned for a moment and nodded his head in a daze.

He had met Suyin before and knew that he was a member of the Old School Society. This woman was presumably also a member, although he had never seen her before, which made him a bit puzzled.

Could it be that they had come specifically to settle scores after he had killed those few members of the Old School Society a while ago?

What did she mean by her words just now?

A look of astonishment flashed across Zhuang Jin’s face. His eyes were full of life, and he usually tried his best to avoid provoking Suyin, let alone this woman whom even Suyin treated with respect.

This woman seemed to regard Xiao Shun highly. Could it be that he was also a member of the Old School Society? And a prominent figure at that?

A sense of apprehension immediately arose in his heart. If the Old School Society wanted to crush him, it would be easier than squashing an ant.

The young woman looked at Zhuang Jin and said, “Have all your people leave.”

Zhuang Jin broke out in a cold sweat and quickly signaled the henchmen gathered at the door.

A moment later, only Xiao Shun, Zhuang Jin, Yuxu, Suyin, and the young woman remained on the second floor of the teahouse.

The young woman took off her glasses, revealing a pair of beautiful eyes. She looked at Zhuang Jin and gave a cold smile.

“Chairman Zhuang, you have a big appetite, thousands of people, hundreds of guns, are you planning a rebellion?”

Zhuang Jin immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He knew all too well that the Old School Society had official backing. If they were to brand him a rebel, a hundred Pearl Commercial Chambers would not be able to save him.

He felt a dryness in his throat and involuntarily swallowed. “I wouldn’t dare,” he said repeatedly.

“Mr. Xiao is the newly appointed branch head of our Old School Society. In other words, he is one of us. Make sure you remember that, Chairman Zhuang,” the young woman said in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Shun’s face was filled with even more confusion.

Yuxu, on the other hand, looked at Xiao Shun in surprise.

He thought to himself, no wonder Mr. Xiao was so calm, he had the Old School Society backing him up. It was also no wonder that the Old School Society was so renowned in the martial arts world, so they had got real talents. Even a profound and inscrutable fighter like Mr. Xiao was only a branch head…

“I understand, I understand now.”

Zhuang Jin’s legs trembled, and he was on the verge of kneeling before Xiao Shun. Branch head of the Old School Society! Damn it, he wasn’t someone just anyone could afford to offend. No wonder he dared to act so recklessly.

“Mr. Xiao, I was blind and rude. Please forgive my ignorance,” he said, bowing deeply to Xiao Shun.

Xiao Shun was also perplexed. Since when had he become a member of the Old School Society, let alone a branch head?

However, a thought crossed his mind. Regardless of these questions, at least the current problem was solved. He liked the idea of resolving issues without resorting to violence.

As for what would happen next, he would deal with it when it came.

“So, about the two billion?” he asked calmly.

“It will be delivered immediately. I won’t go back on my word!” Zhuang Jin didn’t hesitate and agreed instantly.

Xiao Shun nodded, “Alright, I have no more issues.”

“You can leave now,” the young woman said to Zhuang Jin.

Zhuang Jin immediately heaved a sigh of relief, as if he had just escaped death. He hurriedly retreated.

When he reached the stairs, his legs gave way, and he nearly tumbled down.

After Zhuang Jin left, the young woman turned to Yuxu and said politely, “Master Yuxu, Mr. Xiao and I have some important matters to discuss. It’s not convenient for outsiders to be present. Could you please excuse us?”