At this moment, Wang Yunkai stood arrogantly at the entrance of Huaxin Insurance Company.


He knew this was a perfect opportunity to showcase his abilities in front of Xiao Churan’s mother. If he could handle this well, winning over Ma Lan would be easy. And once her mother was on his side, how hard could it be to win Xiao Churan?


Just thinking about having the renowned beauty of Jinling, Xiao Churan, by his side made him excited beyond measure!


Confidently, he declared,

“Uncles and aunties, rest assured! This scam company’s boss will soon come out and refund all your money!”


The crowd immediately erupted in cheers, clapping enthusiastically, filled with hope.


Only Ye Chen stood there with a cold smirk, silently watching Wang Yunkai.

This guy was too full of himself. Soon, he’d find himself in serious trouble without even knowing how it happened.


As Wang Yunkai basked in the admiration of the crowd, the doors of Huaxin Insurance suddenly swung open.


Out walked the company’s boss, Zhou Huaxin, accompanied by a middle-aged man in a traditional Chinese suit.


Though older, the man exuded a terrifying aura. This man was none other than Hong Wu, the underground king of Jinling.


Following behind him were several burly bodyguards, all skilled fighters.


Hong Wu’s status in Jinling was legendary. Many had heard his name, but few had seen him. Thus, no one, including Wang Yunkai, recognized him.


The crowd only recognized Zhou Huaxin, the company’s owner.


The atmosphere instantly erupted with excitement.


“Wow! Yunkai actually got the boss to come out! He’s incredible!”


“Exactly! Thanks to Aunt Lan, we might actually get our money back!”


“Aunt Lan, this young man is truly husband material for your daughter!”


Hearing these flattering words, Ma Lan felt an indescribable satisfaction.


Wang Yunkai had truly helped her shine in front of her old friends today.


Beaming with pride, she glanced at Wang Yunkai, feeling incredibly pleased with him.


At this moment, Wang Yunkai smugly strode forward, holding his head high.


Mistaking Hong Wu for a lackey due to how Zhou Huaxin deferred to him, Wang Yunkai arrogantly asked,

“Are you the boss of Huaxin Insurance?”


Hong Wu chuckled,

“I’m not the boss. I just handle things for him. But if you have something to say, you can tell me.”


Realizing this, Wang Yunkai sneered,

“So, you’re just a lackey? Someone like you isn’t worth my time. Get lost and send your boss out!”


Ye Chen shook his head, staring at Wang Yunkai like he was an idiot.


The man in front of him exuded power, clearly not someone to mess with. Yet, Wang Yunkai was blindly arrogant, completely unaware of the danger he was in.


Ma Lan snorted in agreement,

“Yunkai, don’t waste time on this errand boy. That man next to him must be the real boss!”


Zhou Huaxin was dumbfounded!


Wang Yunkai and this old woman were unbelievably bold!


How dare they insult Hong Wu, calling him a lackey and telling him to get lost?!


In all of Jinling, who would dare to speak to Hong Wu like this?


Those who did… well, they were likely feeding fish at the bottom of the river now!


Before Wang Yunkai could finish, one of Hong Wu’s burly bodyguards stepped forward, grabbed Wang Yunkai by the hair, and slapped him hard several times!


“You dare insult Hong Wu?! Tired of living, huh?!”


Then, he grabbed Ma Lan and slapped her across the face.

“Stupid hag! How dare you insult Hong Wu?! Want me to tear that filthy mouth apart?!”


BOOM!


Both Wang Yunkai and Ma Lan were stunned as if struck by lightning.


What?!


This man in the traditional suit was actually Hong Wu, the infamous king of Jinling’s underworld?!


And they had just insulted him?


Their faces instantly turned pale, drenched in cold sweat, and their bodies trembled uncontrollably.


Reacting quickly, Wang Yunkai collapsed to his knees before Hong Wu, kowtowing desperately.

“Master Hong, I was wrong! I sincerely apologize! I didn’t recognize you and spoke without thinking! This debt collection has nothing to do with me. Please, please spare me!”


As he spoke, he slapped himself repeatedly and sobbed in terror.


He hadn’t expected that the person backing this scam company would be Hong Wu himself!


Such a figure wasn’t just untouchable for him—it was untouchable for his entire family!


He regretted everything.


All he wanted was to impress Xiao Churan’s mother to get closer to Xiao Churan.


But before he could even start, he had fatally offended Hong Wu!


If his father found out, he’d probably beat him to death!


The surrounding elderly folks were equally dumbfounded.


They had placed all their hopes on Wang Yunkai, expecting him to recover their money. Yet now, he was kneeling, begging for mercy!


Ma Lan, who had been so smug, was now beaten and as pathetic as a drowned rat.


Hong Wu sneered and barked,

“Since this fool’s mouth is so filthy, you guys can take turns slapping him—ten thousand times! Don’t stop until you’re done!”


Wang Yunkai trembled with fear.

Ten thousand slaps?! That would kill him!


One of Hong Wu’s men turned to Ma Lan, asking,

“Master Hong, what about this old hag?”


Hong Wu glanced at Ma Lan with disgust and said coldly,

“Same. Ten thousand slaps!”


Ma Lan collapsed to the ground, shaking violently.


She was scared out of her mind. Offending Hong Wu meant certain death!


Immediately, several men stepped forward, grabbing both Wang Yunkai and Ma Lan, ready to carry out the brutal punishment.


Ye Chen had been coldly watching from the sidelines.


Initially, he thought his mother-in-law deserved this lesson. But ten thousand slaps? That would either cripple or kill her. How would he explain that to Xiao Churan?


If Ma Lan died, his wife would be heartbroken.


Realizing this had gone too far, Ye Chen knew he had to step in.


Just as one of the bodyguards raised his hand to slap Ma Lan, Ye Chen swiftly moved forward and caught his wrist in a tight grip!