Chapter 367: After All, It’s Just a Dog Backed by Its Master’s Power

Songshan Grand Hotel.

Private Room Number One.

“Mr. Xu, you’ve come from afar, so let’s first offer a toast to welcome you to Songshan.”

Ji Changming, Li Wenhao, and Zheng Mingwu, as the hosts, stood up, holding their Wine Glasses, and spoke to Xu Shaochen.

“Please, gentlemen.”

Xu Shaochen also stood up, clinked his glass, and drank it all in one go.

What followed was a continuous exchange of toasts between them, and the atmosphere remained harmonious.

After several rounds of drinks and some dishes, everyone had eaten and drunk enough. It was time to talk business.

“Mr. Xu, the purpose of your visit to Songshan has been passed on to us by Brother Zhang and Brother Zhao. This matter is significant, and we can only say that we’ll do our best.”

Zheng Mingwu looked at Xu Shaochen as he spoke. The new city construction in Fengyang District involved massive interests.

Aside from Xu Shaochen, no outsider would dare to have ideas about this piece of the pie.

“Since that’s the case, I thank the three of you in advance.”

Xu Shaochen raised his glass and said.

“Mr. Xu, you’re too kind.”

“Bang!”

At that moment, the door to the private room was violently kicked open.

A young man walked in with several bodyguards.

“Mei Liangxin, it’s been a while.”

The young man’s gaze fell on Mei Liangxin, and he sneered as he spoke.

Mei Liangxin didn’t respond to him; instead, he turned to Xu Shaochen and said, “That’s Chen Hui, the foster son of that old man—a dog of the Mei Family.”

“Young Master Chen, what do you mean by this!” Zheng Mingwu and the other two’s faces turned dark with anger.

Today, they were hosting a welcome banquet for Xu Shaochen, and Chen Hui’s disruption was a slap in their faces. “Chairman Zheng, I’m just going to say a few words and then I’ll leave.”

Chen Hui didn’t dare act too arrogantly in front of Zheng Mingwu. He then looked at Xu Shaochen coldly and said, “Mei Liangji is dead. His limbs were broken, and by the time he was found, the body had gone cold.”

Upon hearing this, Mei Liangxin raised an eyebrow. Among the Mei Family, Mei Liangji was the closest to Chen Hui. However, how Mei Liangji offended Xu Shaochen and met his end was unclear to him.

He had been hospitalized at the time, so he wasn’t aware of what had happened that day.

“Oh? And who is this Mei Liangji? Do people think this place is a pet shelter, coming to me whenever some cat or dog dies?” Xu Shaochen chuckled lightly and spoke in a relaxed tone.

It seems that unfortunate guy didn’t make it and ended up dead before the workers came in.

Chen Hui’s gaze turned even colder. “It doesn’t matter if you don’t admit it. I don’t need your admission. Since he died in Jiangzhou, you’ll be held accountable. Now that you’re in Songshan, how about you leave your ashes here?”

“Liangxin, are all your family’s dogs this arrogant? Does any random one dare to bark at people without fear of being beaten to death?” Xu Shaochen asked Mei Liangxin in a mocking manner.

Mei Liangxin chuckled, “You don’t understand. With such a powerful master backing them, the dogs are naturally a bit more aggressive. After all, they’re just dogs relying on their master’s power.”

“Hahaha…..”

Instantly, Xu Shaochen, Li Wenhao, and the others burst into roaring laughter, completely ignoring Chen Hui.

“You… Mei Liangxin, you’re seeking death! Who do you think you are in the Mei Family!”

Chen Hui was burning with rage, baring his teeth as he spoke, infuriated by Mei Liangxin’s mockery.

“Splash—”

Mei Liangxin directly splashed a glass of wine onto Chen Hui’s face and said nonchalantly, “At least I’m still human, while you’re just a dog. A dog that can’t stop eating filth.”

“You…”

“Get out! Or I’ll make sure you become a dead dog.” Xu Shaochen coldly shouted at him, his eyes filled with malice.

Chen Hui knew better than to continue escalating the situation. Despite the fury in his heart, he gritted his teeth and said, “Fine, fine, fine. But remember this, you’re in Songshan, not Jiangzhou. Be careful when you’re out on the road.”

After saying that, Chen Hui let out a heavy, cold snort and then left with his men.

“Let’s continue.”

With Xu Shaochen’s words, the private room atmosphere heated up once again.

As for Chen Hui’s intrusion, it was just a small disturbance.

Just as Mei Liangxin said—he’s merely a Mei Family dog. Why bother paying attention to his bark?

After their fill of food and drink, Li Wenhao handed the room card to Xu Shaochen and the others, then took his leave.

………

Upon entering the room, Xu Shaochen made a phone call.

“Hello, who is this?”

Once the call connected, a lazy voice with a hint of impatience came through.

“Xu Shaochen.”

“Xu… Young Master Xu, how can I assist?”

The person on the other end was startled at first, but quickly came to attention. The voice suddenly became much more energetic.

“Songshan Grand Hotel, Presidential Suite Number Five. Come see me.”

As soon as Xu Shaochen finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

The call had been placed to the chairman of Xu Corporation’s local branch.

In other countries, you can’t be sure, but in Longguo, a big consumer market, every major city has a branch of Xu Corporation.

“Knock knock knock…”

Soon, there was a knock on the door.

Xu Shaochen walked over and opened the door.

“Good evening, Young Master Xu. On behalf of all the employees of Songshan Xu Corporation, I welcome you to Songshan.”

A chubby middle-aged man appeared at the door, greeting Xu Shaochen respectfully.

Not everyone is as unruly as Zhao Cheng’an from Yunzhou. After all, they know how much weight they carry.

“Hmm.”

Xu Shaochen responded, then turned and walked into the living room, sitting down on the sofa.

Liu Yingdong also walked in, closing the door behind him. He then stood respectfully in front of Xu Shaochen in the living room.

After all, there were over a thousand people like him globally, but there was only one Young Master Xu.

“How’s the task I gave you coming along?”

Xu Shaochen didn’t ask him to sit and spoke calmly.

“Young Master Xu, I naturally do my utmost to fulfill your orders. Everything is in place.”

Liu Yingdong showed a flattering smile.

Xu Shaochen nodded. This was the plan he had discussed with Mei Liangxin.

Before coming to Songshan, he had instructed Liu Yingdong to start laying the groundwork against the Mei Family. By now, there should be some results.

Currently, the Mei Family’s focus was on their near-dead eldest son. On the surface, they seemed prosperous, but in reality, Xu Shaochen had already infiltrated and planted a bomb.

Once that bomb is detonated, the Mei Family will be plunged into a crisis.

“How much do you know about the new city construction in the Fengyang District?”

Xu Shaochen asked casually.

Hearing this, Liu Yingdong’s expression changed. Summoning his courage, he said, “Young Master Xu, it’s best not to touch that project. Our power in Songshan isn’t enough to secure this project, and it’ll easily make many enemies.”

“Oh?”

Xu Shaochen raised an eyebrow.

“It’s said that several children of high-ranking figures have their eyes on this project.” Liu Yingdong cautiously said, fearing that he would anger Xu Shaochen.

Xu Shaochen squinted his eyes. Liu Yingdong’s mention of ‘high-ranking figures’ gave him a clear understanding, though he didn’t say it out loud. It’s definitely not from the business world because is there anyone in the business world with a deeper background than him?

Since it’s not business, it could only be… heh, better left unsaid.

Songshan’s environment was even more complicated than he had imagined.