At this moment, Ma Lan was screaming in terror, eyes shut tight, fully prepared for the incoming slap.


But to her surprise, the harsh slap never landed.


Opening her eyes, she was utterly shocked!


Her so-called “useless” son-in-law, Ye Chen, had stepped forward at this critical moment and caught the burly man’s raised hand!


Ma Lan’s mind went blank for a second.


How could this good-for-nothing suddenly become so bold?


Hong Wu narrowed his eyes, surprised that someone would dare step in to protect this old woman.


He asked coldly,

“Who are you? Do you have a death wish?”


Ye Chen smiled faintly,

“You’re Hong Wu, right? Give me some face. That idiot over there you can beat as you please, but my mother-in-law is off-limits.”


Hong Wu’s face darkened,

“She’s your mother-in-law? And who the hell are you that I should give you face?”


As he spoke, a wave of fury welled up in his chest.


In Jinling, countless people revered him. But today, he was repeatedly disrespected.


First by that arrogant brat Wang Yunkai, then by this disgusting old woman.


And now, some random kid was pointing fingers at him?


Did they think Hong Wu was someone anyone could just challenge?


Boiling with rage, he barked,

“Break this ignorant fool’s legs!”


But Ye Chen calmly replied,

“Hold on. Let me make a call first.”


Without a trace of fear, he pulled out his phone and dialed Chen Zekai, the general manager of Shangri-La.


Once connected, Chen Zekai’s respectful voice came through,

“Young Master, how may I serve you?”


Ye Chen casually asked,

“Do you know someone in Jinling called Hong Wu?”


Chen Zekai chuckled,

“Of course, Young Master. He’s known as the underground king of Jinling, but in reality, he’s nothing more than a lowlife.”


“He’s tried countless times to curry favor with me, begging me to have a meal with him. I never bothered. Why, did he cross you?”


Ye Chen spoke indifferently,

“Yeah, this fool just said he’s going to kill me.”


Chen Zekai exploded in anger,

“That bastard’s tired of living! Daring to touch you?! Tell me where you are, Young Master. I’ll bring men right now and cripple him!”


Ye Chen remained calm,

“No need. You tell him yourself.”


He casually handed the phone to Hong Wu,

“Here, take it.”


Hong Wu frowned in confusion.


What was this about?


This kid didn’t seem like he was bluffing. Could he really have some powerful connections?


But looking at his cheap clothes, barely worth a few hundred yuan, and his low-end phone, what kind of big shot could he possibly know?


Feeling both skeptical and curious, Hong Wu took the phone and cautiously asked,

“Hello? I’m Hong Wu. Who are you? Trying to back this kid?”


But the next second, an angry roar erupted from the other end,

“Hong Wu, are you f***ing tired of living?! You dare lay a finger on our Young Master? Believe me, I’ll wipe out your entire family tonight!”


The voice was unmistakable—Chen Zekai!


Hong Wu’s face turned ashen.


Wasn’t this the Chen Zekai he had been desperately trying to befriend?


And he just said “our Young Master”…


Could it be the kid standing in front of him?


Moreover, Chen Zekai casually mentioned his entire family of 25.


He clearly had all of his personal details.


Chen Zekai was a high-ranking figure in the Ye Family, their representative in Jinling!


Offending Chen Zekai was already fatal. But offending the Ye Family’s Young Master?


It was like walking into death itself!


Hong Wu’s legs buckled, and he dropped to his knees in panic.


“Director Chen, it was a misunderstanding! I didn’t know he was the Young Master! Please, forgive me!”


Chen Zekai snapped,

“Shut up! The Young Master’s identity is top secret. If you dare leak this, I’ll personally wipe out your entire family!”


Hong Wu trembled violently, more than someone with Parkinson’s.


He stammered,

“Director Chen, I was wrong! I swear I’ll make this right!”


A mere Chen Zekai was already someone he had to grovel to.


But the Ye Family behind him? That was an insurmountable mountain.


Now, he had stupidly offended the Ye Family’s Young Master!


Horrified, Hong Wu turned to look at Ye Chen, eyes filled with terror.


His knees hit the ground again with a loud thud.


“Mr. Ye, I’m sorry! I didn’t know she was your mother-in-law. I was blind and foolish. Please forgive me!”


This shocking scene left everyone speechless.


The legendary Hong Wu was actually kneeling to the “useless” Ye Chen?!


Even Wang Yunkai, who had just been slapped silly, stared in disbelief.


Wasn’t Ye Chen supposed to be a well-known loser?


How could even Hong Wu fear him?


Hong Wu’s henchmen were dumbfounded too.


Their mighty boss was groveling before this young man?


Ye Chen, however, didn’t intend to kill Hong Wu.


After all, he had only slapped his insufferable mother-in-law, not him.


To be honest, Ye Chen rather enjoyed watching his mother-in-law get beaten.


So he coldly said,

“I’ll let this go for now. But the money you scammed from my mother-in-law must be returned with interest!”


Hong Wu felt like he had been granted amnesty.


He kowtowed repeatedly,

“Yes, yes! Right away!”


Turning to Zhou Huaxin, he roared,

“Return every penny, with interest! Or I’ll break your legs!”


Zhou Huaxin was pale with fear.


Moments later, he brought a black suitcase to Ma Lan, his face full of terror.


“Madam, here’s your initial investment of 1.3 million yuan, the promised 200,000 yuan profit, and an extra 500,000 yuan as our apology. Please accept it.”


Ma Lan was completely stunned.


Was this still the same useless son-in-law she always belittled?


How could he possibly make the infamous Hong Wu kneel and return the money with extra compensation?


Even Wang Yunkai was utterly shocked.


Wasn’t Ye Chen just a loser?


How could he make Hong Wu bow in fear?