Chapter 372: Youthful Arrogance Reveals True Manhood

“Xiaoying, go over there and accompany Mingfei. You’re already engaged. How can you act like this!”

Mei Tianzhao’s rigid command brooked no argument.

Behind him, Chen Hui sneered at Xu Shaochen, a hint of resentment flashing in his eyes.

“Second Uncle, the marriage was arranged by you all. If you want to marry him, do it yourselves. What does it have to do with me?”

Mei Liangying spoke expressionlessly, her voice as cold as ice, giving no face.

The smiles on the other people’s faces deepened. Everyone said that Miss Mei had a tough temper; today they witnessed it firsthand.

Next, it was up to Mei Tianzhao to handle the situation. If he didn’t manage it well, the Mei Family would be truly embarrassed.

The journalists present were itching to capture the scene because this was genuine big news and elite gossip.

However, they had to forcibly restrain this urge. Tonight, they could only shoot what was permissible. Anything else, they’d just watch.

If they filmed something they shouldn’t, they might not even know how they died.

Mei Tianzhao’s face flashed with anger as he sternly reprimanded: “Impudence! Mei Liangying, do you know what you’re doing? Go accompany Mingfei immediately.”

“Mr. Mei, she’s my companion. If you act like this, what face will I have?” Xu Shaochen calmly said, towering over the short man and looking down at him.

“Impudence! Who do you think you are? This is Mei family business. Do you have a say?”

Eagerly, Chen Hui leaped forth, pointing at Xu Shaochen’s nose and angrily rebuking.

“Smack!”

Xu Shaochen raised his hand and delivered a slap across his face, coldly saying: “Foolish thing, if you point at me again, you won’t have that hand anymore.”

Wow! Witnessing this, the crowd was in an uproar. No one expected Xu Shaochen to be so decisive. This wasn’t a slap to Chen Hui’s face; it was a slap to the Mei family’s face.

However, seeing Mei Liangxin, everyone understood. Many had heard that Mei Liangxin was not favored in the Mei Family and had a fiery relationship with Mei Tianqing.

Since Xu Shaochen was friends with Mei Liangxin, he would certainly not be cordial to the Mei Family.

“You… you’re courting death!” Feeling the burning pain on his face, Chen Hui was furious.

Being slapped by Xu Shaochen in front of everyone was a great humiliation.

“Chen Hui!”

Mei Tianzhao glared at Chen Hui, then looking at Xu Shaochen, he said solemnly: “My brother will settle accounts with you eventually. Now, I suggest you don’t harm yourself.”

He was already restraining himself. Since when did he have to speak this way to a Mei family enemy?

If it weren’t for Mei Tianqing’s warnings to not touch Xu Shaochen—his methods were too extreme and could harm the Mei Family—he would’ve torn Xu Shaochen to pieces long ago.

“Harm myself? Ha, what a joke. Such a colossal joke. Your Mei family is just a tiny fry, but you certainly have surprisingly big airs.”

Xu Shaochen let out a sardonic smile, then continued seriously, “Settle accounts with me? Who dares! Who can! Who isn’t afraid of death!”

Boom! The entire hall erupted.

They’d seen arrogant people before, but never to this extent.

Yet everyone felt that Xu Shaochen wasn’t being arrogant; he was just stating a fact.

Soon, they even scared themselves with this idea. Could it be?

In a corner, a young man with crossed legs watched Xu Shaochen with an expression of amusement. “Interesting.”

The young man appeared to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, wore a black suit, had short hair, and possessed a clean, swift appearance.

“Brother Yao Hai, what’s interesting about him? Just an ignorant, arrogant fool,” a youth in a white suit scoffed dismissively beside him.

Jiang Yaohai merely smiled at this and changed the subject. “Fengyang New City’s development is a must-win for Sheng Qin. What do you think, Young Master Yang?”

“Brother Yao Hai, this is a serious matter. Honestly, my dad said Sheng Qin is not suitable for this project. You can try other inspections,” Yang Ming hesitated for a moment, then said with some embarrassment.

Jiang Yaohai’s expression remained neutral as he spoke calmly, “Young Master Yang, I want to meet Director Yang. Sheng Qin will show him determination and strength.”

Yang Ming remained silent. This matter was significant. If things went wrong, his father would be blamed.

However, he couldn’t refuse Jiang Yaohai outright. After all, Jiang’s background was strong. He could meet his father through his own connections. After a while, Yang nodded. “Alright, I’ll ask my dad.”

“Xu Shaochen! You’ve gone too far!”

Mei Tianzhao’s angry shout drew Jiang Yaohai and Yang Ming’s attention.

At this time, Mei Tianzhao’s eyes were bloodshot, and veins throbbed on his forehead. He hadn’t expected Xu Shaochen to give him no face at all.

“And if I am?”

Xu Shaochen casually uttered these five words.

Yeah, I’m bullying you, so what? If you can’t do anything, endure it and scram from my sight.

Watching Xu Shaochen completely overpower Mei Tianzhao, Mei Liangxin and his sister Mei Liangying felt a burst of satisfaction.

“Ladies and gentlemen, no need to be so angry. We came here tonight to contribute to charity. How about we discuss this another day?”

At this moment, a cheerful voice sounded.

A middle-aged man, average in height and friendly in demeanor, approached with two glasses of wine, offering one each to Xu Shaochen and Mei Tianzhao.

Seeing this person, everyone knew the farce was over.

“In that case, I’ll step back. This old thing isn’t young. If he dies of anger here, I’d be at fault. Burying him would waste a piece of land for the country.”

Xu Shaochen took the Wine Glass, a faint smile on his face as he spoke cheerfully.

“Rascal…”

Mei Tianzhao nearly spat blood but held back after glancing at the middle-aged man beside him. Holding his wine, he turned and left.

“Young man, youthful arrogance reveals true manhood. How about being friends?”

The middle-aged man smiled slightly and handed a business card to Xu Shaochen.

Glancing at the card, Xu Shaochen saw only one name: Xie Jiuliang.

The spectators’ expressions changed. They didn’t expect Xie Jiuliang to proactively befriend Xu Shaochen. Did he know Xu Shaochen’s real identity?

“Thanks for the favor. My name is Xu Shaochen.”

Xu Shaochen accepted the business card. Even if he wasn’t sure what this man was up to, the crowd’s reactions suggested he wasn’t of low status.

“Young Brother Shaochen, make yourself at home. I’ll go chat with two old friends.”

After handing over the card, Xie Jiuliang turned and left decisively.

Watching Xie Jiuliang’s departing back, Xu Shaochen touched the material of the business card and asked, “Who is he?”