Li Zhendong was on his knees?

This...

Luo Sulan, Qin Song, and the others exchanged astonished and bewildered looks.

Especially Qin Song!

Just a moment ago, he had been bragging about how formidable his master was and that Chen Yang was nothing before him. But now...

Li Zhendong was kneeling before Chen Yang, trembling with fear.

What is going on? Qin Song thought.

HISS!

Qin Song sucked in a sharp breath and, hardening his expression, said, "Master, what are you doing? Chen Yang is just a good-for-nothing…"

"Shut up!" Li Zhendong snapped his head up, staring coldly at Qin Song. "I am not your master. I will refund your apprenticeship fee in full later!"

Chen Yang, a good-for-nothing? Heh... If he's a good-for-nothing, what does that make me? Something even worse?

Li Zhendong had guessed upon arrival that Qin Song was at odds with Chen Yang. However, that had nothing to do with him. He only hoped Chen Yang wouldn't make things difficult for him.

Qin Song's expression shifted repeatedly as he stared daggers at Chen Yang, saying nothing more.

Holding his rice bowl and picking up some food, Chen Yang asked, "Do you know the full story?"

"I do, I do! It was my sons who were being unreasonable. I acknowledge my mistake, I apologize, and I will reflect deeply on it! I hope Mr. Chen can be the bigger man and not hold this against me. Please, let me go." Li Zhendong wiped the cold sweat from his forehead as he spoke anxiously.

Chen Yang was noncommittal, changing the subject. "I heard you were once a Hall Master in the Martial Association? Why abandon such a promising future to open your own martial arts school?"

"The Martial Association is a scam!" Li Zhendong hesitated for a moment before explaining, "The Martial Association charges exorbitant tuition, but it's nearly impossible for students from ordinary families to learn anything real. Only the scions of powerful and noble families are treated differently and taught true boxing techniques."

"It was because I couldn't stand that injustice that I left the Martial Association and founded the Feiyang Martial Arts School!

"The fees I charge are only half of the Martial Association's, and I guarantee that every disciple here can learn real boxing! As for what level of Fist Master they can reach, that depends on their own talent."

As he said this, a natural hint of pride and righteousness appeared on Li Zhendong's face.

"It seems my impression of the Martial Association wasn't wrong," Chen Yang nodded, waving his hand. "Alright, you can go."

"Thank you, Mr. Chen." Overjoyed, Li Zhendong stood up and hesitated for a moment. "Mr. Chen, when you have time, please visit my Feiyang Martial Arts School. I'll prepare a feast, and we can share a drink."

Li Zhendong was a clever man. The moment he received Chen Yang's forgiveness, he immediately tried to build a connection. Just imagine what a powerful backer he would have if he could befriend someone so formidable.

"Sure, I'll drop by sometime," Chen Yang agreed.

He had his own plans. The Qin Family's roots were in Lingjin City. After he was gone, the Qin Corporation would need a faction to protect it, and Feiyang Martial Arts School was an excellent choice.

Beaming with joy, Li Zhendong showered him with another round of flattering words before finally leaving.

Seeing all eyes fixed on him, Chen Yang waved his hand. "Let's eat, let's eat!"

"Chen Yang, what exactly is going on?" Qin Qiu stared intently at him, pressing for an answer. She felt he was becoming more and more of an enigma, as if he was hiding something she didn't know.

Once or twice could be explained away as good luck, but time and time again? That can't be luck too, can it?

Chen Yang shoveled a mouthful of rice into his mouth and said casually, "Didn't Qin Mo say someone was harassing him? It was Li Zhendong's son. I went to Xiaomo's school today and taught the guy a harsh lesson. This Li Zhendong probably knows he's no match for me and was afraid I'd cause trouble for Feiyang Martial Arts School, so he came to apologize and bury the hatchet."

Seeing Qin Qiu still frowning, Chen Yang added, "People who run martial arts schools mostly practice flashy routines. I came from the Martial Department, where I was trained in lethal techniques. It's only normal that he's scared."

Hearing this, Qin Qiu finally turned to him and admonished, "You need to be more restrained in the future. Don't resort to violence all the time. You may be strong, but you'll eventually meet your match."

"Alright, honey," Chen Yang nodded in agreement.

Then, he turned to Qin Song with a smirk. "Big brother-in-law, want to learn to box? Should I teach you?"

Qin Song's face darkened, his fists clenching tightly. How could I not see he's doing this just to humiliate me? Wasn't the shame I suffered today enough? This guy is going too far!

He slammed his chopsticks on the table and strode out of the villa.

"Big brother-in-law, I don't charge tuition!" Chen Yang shouted after him.

Qin Song stumbled, nearly tripping and falling. I wouldn't learn from you even if you paid me! Do I have no face to lose? he cursed inwardly.

"What's there to be so proud of? Just because you can fight? If you're really so capable, then help Qin Qiu out! Help our Qin Corporation! I can't stand to see a petty man like you get his way!" Luo Sulan scoffed coldly. She pushed her chair back and also walked out of the villa, apparently going after Qin Song.

Damn it! Is it really necessary for that old woman to target me like this? Chen Yang cursed under his breath.

Qin Qiu just looked helpless. "Hurry up and eat," she urged him.

"Honey, that pharmaceutical tycoon who came to the company today, what kind of partnership did he want to discuss?" Chen Yang asked.

"He wants to be my primary distributor and use his channels to sell the anti-cancer drug abroad," Qin Qiu said flatly. "But I want to build our own distribution network, not rely on others."

As she spoke, Qin Qiu rubbed her forehead wearily. "It sounds simple, but it's incredibly difficult to execute."

"Is it mainly a funding issue?"

Qin Qiu nodded. "The Qin Corporation has just gotten back on its feet. That, combined with the construction of the new pharmaceutical plant, has made our already tight funds even more strained."

"Sis, what's the use of telling him that! He's just a lousy Martial Guard. Besides being a decent fighter, what else is he good for?" Qin Mo interjected, his tone of reproach unmistakable.

"Xiaomo, how could you say that?" Qin Qiu chided him before putting down her chopsticks and heading upstairs, looking utterly exhausted.

「Meanwhile, at the Qi Family Ancestral Mansion.」

After several days of calm, the Qi Family received a distinguished guest. With this guest's arrival, the oppressive gloom that had enveloped the family suddenly gave way to an atmosphere of relief and excitement.

The death of Qi Hao, followed by Qi Zhentian and Qi Feng visiting Qin Donglai's grave on the Winter Solstice—these events were like great mountains weighing down the entire Qi Family, leaving them all breathless. Because of this, the once-great Qi Family had become the laughingstock of the entire Lingjin City.

All this humiliation was about to be washed away with the arrival of their honored guest.

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