Chapter 158: Trash Belongs in the Trash Bin

Xu Shaochen slapped Zhang Hao across the face.

Everyone present couldn’t help but shudder. This must be what it feels like to be in front of a real boss, completely unrestrained and unconcerned.

“You want to die!”

Feeling the burning pain on his face, Zhang Hao roared in anger and punched Xu Shaochen without hesitating, ignoring the handgun pointed at his forehead.

However, Xu Shaochen was faster. The moment Zhang Hao threw his punch, Xu Shaochen counterattacked without any hesitation.

“Bang!”

The two fists collided in the air, producing a muffled sound accompanied by a crisp crack.

Zhang Hao’s right hand instantly drooped down.

“Aaaaah!”

Zhang Hao let out a heart-wrenching scream. Sweat poured down his face, contorting his features in pain as he realized his hand was broken.

Everyone was utterly shocked. None of them had expected Xu Shaochen to be so skilled that even the arrogant Zhang Hao was no match for him.

“Even without a gun, you’re still trash in front of me. The only reason I didn’t deal with you earlier is because you’re not worthy. Think of this punch as a gift from me.”

Xu Shaochen casually grabbed Zhang Hao’s head and pressed it down on the table as he spoke calmly.

Zhang Hao glared angrily at Xu Shaochen, but inside, he was deeply shocked by Xu Shaochen’s strength.

“It seems my fists are more convincing than your status.” Xu Shaochen said coolly as he turned to look at Zhou Yun.

Zhou Yun’s face darkened, and he remained silent.

He regretted not bringing bodyguards tonight. After all, the Zhou Family wasn’t short on guns.

Zhou Yun was still bitter about Xu Shaochen’s involvement with Du Ruyan, and he swore to make Xu Shaochen pay for it.

Du Ruyan’s eyes glittered with admiration. She thought that Xu Shaochen was unbelievably cool. She felt herself deeply infatuated with him.

Xu Shaochen let go of Zhang Hao and casually took a tissue to slowly wipe his hands. He then said indifferently, “Break his other hand too, then throw him out. Trash should stay in the trash bin and not wander around.”

“How dare you! If you dare cripple my hand, I’ll make sure your entire family pays the price!” Zhang Hao roared with bloodshot eyes.

Xu Shaochen tossed the tissue he used to wipe his hands onto Zhang Hao’s face, sneering coldly, “Why wouldn’t I dare?”

With those words, he grabbed the handgun from Long Yi’s hand and pointed it at Zhang Hao’s left hand, pulling the trigger without hesitation.

“Bang! Bang!”

Two consecutive gunshots rang out. Blood and flesh splattered everywhere, and blood continued to seep out from the bullet holes.

“Aaaaah!”

Zhang Hao screamed in agony, collapsed to the ground, and started rolling around in pain, staining the floor with his blood.

“Throw him out!”

Xu Shaochen tossed the gun back to Long Yi and said indifferently.

Without saying a word, Long Yi and Long Er dragged Zhang Hao out.

*Gasp*

Everyone in the room sucked in a breath of cold air, their gazes towards Xu Shaochen now filled with fear and awe.

Han Tianxiong and Li Hao exchanged glances, shrugged, and cursed at the departing Zhang Hao, “Idiot.”

To think he’d threaten Xu Shaochen with his family. Was he not dying fast enough?

“Alright, those who should not be here have now been kindly escorted out. Let’s continue, everyone. I hope this hasn’t spoiled your evening.”

Xu Shaochen smiled at the crowd as he spoke.

Upon hearing his words, everyone broke into a cold sweat. That word ‘kindly’ held a slightly violent tone.

“Mr. Xu, I toast to you. If it weren’t for you tonight, who knows what might have happened.”

Du Feng was the first to react. He quickly walked over to Xu Shaochen, wine glass in hand, and spoke with nothing but respect.

“Chairman Du, you’re too kind.”

Xu Shaochen raised his glass and clinked it with his.

“Mr. Xu, I too toast to you tonight. Our safety is all thanks to you. Who knows what that madman would have done without you.”

“Indeed, it’s just legitimate business competition. Their family lost, that’s all. I didn’t expect them to abandon all decorum like this.”

“Mr. Xu, I also offer you a toast…”

With Du Feng leading the way, one person after another came forward to toast Xu Shaochen, creating a continuous stream of people.

Of course, Xu Shaochen only took a sip from each glass. Otherwise, he might’ve ended up with alcohol poisoning by the night’s end.

“Hmph! We’ll see how this plays out.”

Seeing this scene, Zhou Yun coldly left behind that parting remark and turned to walk out of the Du Family’s residence.

Staying any longer would only serve to embarrass himself further.

However, his departure did not mean the end of this matter. On the contrary, it had only just begun.

No one could touch a woman Zhou Yun fancied without paying the price. And since Xu Shaochen had touched her, he would have to pay.

“Chairman Du, where is the restroom? I’ve had too much to drink, I need to take care of some business.”

After everyone finished toasting, Xu Shaochen set down his glass and asked Du Feng.

Although Xu Shaochen had only taken a sip from each glass, there were so many people that it still made him feel somewhat dizzy.

“Ruyan, help Mr. Xu to the restroom. Be careful, make sure he doesn’t fall.” Du Feng instructed Du Ruyan.

Du Ruyan nodded and supported Xu Shaochen, “Brother Shaochen, let’s go.”

Du Ruyan’s ample bust lightly brushed against Xu Shaochen’s arm as she supported him, causing him to feel a wave of heat, especially since he was already a bit tipsy.

“Brother Shaochen, what are you looking at?”

Noticing Xu Shaochen’s heated gaze, Du Ruyan felt a mix of pride and shyness, blushing as she teasingly scolded him.

“Nothing.”

Xu Shaochen quickly averted his gaze, seemingly indifferent, and then walked into the restroom.

Just as he finished relieving himself and was about to leave, Du Ruyan opened the door and walked in.

“Why did you come in?”

Xu Shaochen was stunned.

“Brother Shaochen, kiss me.”

Du Ruyan blushed and threw herself into Xu Shaochen’s arms, tiptoeing to press her beautiful, tender lips against his.

With a beauty right in front of him, it would be too much to push her away. So, he chose to indulge…

On the other side, after more than ten minutes with no sign of Xu Shaochen, Du Feng asked Du Jun to check if anything was wrong.

Du Jun approached the restroom, and just as he was about to knock, he saw two figures embraced and kissing through the frosted glass door. Sensing the situation, he wisely decided to walk away.

“Ruyan, that’s enough. We should go back before your father gets suspicious.”

Xu Shaochen let go of Du Ruyan and helped her tidy her slightly disheveled hair.

“Hmph. My father probably wishes we’d just go to bed together.” Du Ruyan pouted, her face flushed as she nonchalantly replied.

Xu Shaochen’s mouth twitched. Should he be grateful to Du Feng? “Your father is doing this for your own good,” he remarked sincerely.

Du Ruyan’s rebellious nature flared up again, “How is that good for me? Seriously.”

“Look, your dad found you such an excellent man like me. Isn’t that for your own good?” Xu Shaochen said with a straight face.

“Pfft—”

Du Ruyan burst into a smile, blushing as she playfully scolded, “Shameless! You’re too full of yourself.”