Chapter 235: Encounter with Zhang Qingsong at the Hospital

“Do you think you deserve to die?”

Xu Shaochen stood up from the chair and stomped on Wu Guan’s fingers, looking down at him from above.

“Aaaaaah!”

Wu Guan let out a blood-curdling scream as Xu Shaochen crushed his fingers into a bloody mess. His fingernails even peeled off.

“Trash is always trash. How dare you lay hands on me? Ignorant fool.”

Kicking Wu Guan in the head, Xu Shaochen then made a call to the Police Station himself.

Soon, officers from the Police Station arrived and arrested the entire criminal gang.

“Mr. Xu, thank you so much! You’ve once again contributed to the safety and security of Jiangzhou.”

The leader was a deputy director from a branch office, who couldn’t stop thanking Xu Shaochen. After all, the amount involved in the case exceeded two million yuan, which qualified it as a major fraud case.

“I want to report an assault! I want to press charges against him for beating me!”

As he was taken away by the police, Wu Guan continued to shout and make a scene.

However, no one paid him any attention. They simply cuffed him and escorted him out.

“Young Master Xu, I can’t thank you enough. That money was my parents’ lifetime savings.”

Li Jianzhang looked at Xu Shaochen, moved to tears as he expressed his gratitude.

“Big Brother Li, you’re too kind. You should go get your hand bandaged at the hospital first.” Xu Shaochen smiled lightly at Li Jianzhang as he spoke.

When Li Jianzhang tackled Wu Guan earlier, it showed that Xu Shaochen had saved the right person—a person who wasn’t ungrateful.

Li Jianzhang followed Xu Shaochen downstairs, got into the car, and they headed to the hospital.

“Big Brother Li, how about you come work for me?” Xu Shaochen asked, watching Li Jianzhang carefully.

Li Jianzhang hesitated for a moment. “Me?”

“Yes, I’m planning to establish a charity team under my name, and I’d like you to be in charge. Of course, if you want to start your own business in the future, you’re free to leave anytime.” Xu Shaochen nodded, his tone earnest.

Li Jianzhang couldn’t possibly refuse. His thoughts of starting his own business had been temporarily set aside. “Alright, since you’re offering me this opportunity, I won’t let you down, Chairman Xu.”

Since he wouldn’t be starting a business, he needed a job. Moreover, Xu Shaochen was his benefactor, so he couldn’t refuse.

“Take a couple of days to rest, and when you’re ready, just contact me directly.” Xu Shaochen handed his business card to Li Jianzhang.

When they arrived at the hospital, Li Jianzhang went to get his wound bandaged, while Xu Shaochen went to visit his mother.

“Boss.”

As Xu Shaochen approached the hospital room, Long Si spotted him and immediately greeted him.

“Hmm, thanks for your hard work.”

Xu Shaochen nodded in acknowledgment and then entered the room.

“Xiaochen, tell that man outside to go back. Having someone watch over me every day is a bit much.” Li Xiaoli said this as soon as she saw Xu Shaochen.

Xu Shaochen sat by her bed. “Mom, just wait for a few more days until you’re discharged. I’m not always around, so let him keep an eye on you.”

“Be honest with me, son. Has something happened?” Li Xiaoli looked at Xu Shaochen with suspicion.

Xu Shaochen chuckled. “Mom, what are you thinking? Nothing’s happened. Everything’s fine.”

“Really? You’re not lying to me, are you?”

“Really, it’s true. More real than gold and silver. By the way, about my last trip back to our hometown…”

Xu Shaochen quickly changed the subject. As soon as he mentioned their hometown, Li Xiaoli entirely forgot her previous question.

After chatting with his mother for a while, Xu Shaochen left the hospital room.

“Thanks for your help. Tomorrow, I’ll have Long San switch shifts with you.” Xu Shaochen said to Long Si.

Long Si shook his head quickly. “No need, Boss. This is my duty, and it’s no trouble at all. It’s quite easy, actually.”

“Alright then.” Xu Shaochen patted Long Si on the shoulder and headed toward the hospital exit.

“Xu Shaochen.”

Just as Xu Shaochen reached the door, a voice suddenly called out from behind.

“Is it you?”

Xu Shaochen stopped in his tracks and turned around, a bit surprised. He hadn’t expected to see him.

“I thought you would’ve forgotten about me by now.”

Zhang Qingsong looked at Xu Shaochen, his teeth clenched, his eyes full of venomous hatred and a killing intent.

“How could I forget? I heard you were kicked out of Jiangzhou. What are you doing back here?”

Xu Shaochen chuckled disdainfully. He hadn’t seen Zhang Qingsong since the latter was expelled.

“Hmph! Xu Shaochen, don’t get too cocky. I’ll make you pay with blood!” Zhang Qingsong said viciously, his fists clenching so tightly that the veins bulged out.

“So, this is the famous Xu Shaochen? Doesn’t look like much. I thought he’d have three heads and six arms or something.”

The young man beside Zhang Qingsong, dressed in a white casual outfit, glanced at Xu Shaochen and sneered condescendingly.

“Young Master Jia, that’s him. He’s the one who ruined my leg.” Zhang Qingsong said through gritted teeth.

Jia Ze chuckled, “Well, now that you’re with me, I’ll avenge your leg on your behalf.”

As soon as Jia Ze finished speaking, he walked over to Xu Shaochen step by step, a smile on his face, and said calmly, “From today onwards, I’ve got my eye on you. Be careful when you go out.”

“Zhang Qingsong, where did you find this idiot?” Xu Shaochen didn’t even bother to acknowledge Jia Ze, instead turning to Zhang Qingsong with a curious expression.

Jia Ze’s smile froze instantly, and his anger flared as he spoke coldly, “Zhang Qingsong said you’re arrogant. I didn’t believe it at first, since I couldn’t see any reason you should be. But now I get it. Your arrogance stems from sheer ignorance, right?”

Zhang Qingsong’s eyes gleamed with schadenfreude. Xu Shaochen, oh Xu Shaochen, I was trying to figure out how to get Jia Ze to help me with my revenge.

But it seems you’ve just walked straight into a trap. You took my leg, so now I’ll take both of yours.

“Idiot.”

Xu Shaochen uttered the word dismissively, then left the hospital without even looking back.

“He’s asking for death.”

Jia Ze coldly watched Xu Shaochen’s departing figure, furious. This was the first time someone had been more arrogant than him.

“Young Master Jia, that punk’s girlfriend is the school’s beauty queen. She’s a fresh and lovely stunner. Interested?”

Zhang Qingsong moved closer to Jia Ze, a sinister smile on his face.

If I can’t have her, why should Xu Shaochen be able to?

“Oh? Whether she’s beautiful or not doesn’t matter. But since she’s his girlfriend, I’m very interested.”

Hearing this, Jia Ze’s eyes lit up, and a mischievous smile crept onto his face. The thought of putting a green hat on Xu Shaochen was already exciting.

He couldn’t wait to see Xu Shaochen’s reaction when he proudly showed off his girlfriend.

Jia Ze had never failed in pursuing a woman, given that he was wealthy, good-looking, and generous.

So he was confident that it wouldn’t be difficult to steal Xu Shaochen’s girlfriend.