The private room fell silent in an instant.
After his shock, Shi Chengzhi secretly cursed Chen Jinzhao for being ignorant of heaven and earth, daring to openly humiliate Shui Ye.
Wasn't that a lack of brains?
The others were also watching the show, eager to see how Shui Ye would deal with Chen Jinzhao.
Qian Deshui’s smile remained undiminished, but a fleeting glint of cold light flashed in his eyes, indicating that he had already harbored murderous intent towards Chen Jinzhao.
"What's your name?" Qian Deshui asked.
Chen Jinzhao said indifferently, "I don't change my name or hide my surname. My surname is Chen, and my name is Jinzhao."
Qian Deshui's expression changed slightly. He stared at Chen Jinzhao's face back and forth, and his heart skipped a beat.
That's right.
This was the Chen Jinzhao who had won one hundred million yuan in his establishment.
And he was a master of B-class strength!
Qian Deshui had previously been thinking about how to recruit Chen Jinzhao, but unexpectedly, Shi Chengzhi had run into trouble with him. What made Qian Deshui even more annoyed was that he had personally come to Ninghai this time to meet Chen Jinzhao and try to win him over.
Now, it was all ruined by Shi Chengzhi.
In an instant.
Qian Deshui calmed down and remained silent for a long time.
Chen Jinzhao also knew that Qian Deshui had likely recognized him and wanted to see how Qian Deshui would deal with him.
Shi Chengzhi let out a cold laugh, "That name isn't great, it's too rustic."
"Shut up!"
Qian Deshui roared, startling Shi Chengzhi, who shivered.
"Shui Ye, I..." Shi Chengzhi felt wronged.
Before he could finish.
Qian Deshui walked up to him and slapped him.
Shi Chengzhi already had injuries on his face, and after this slap, he grimaced in pain. Wang Xiaoli, who wanted to step forward and stop him, was also slapped by Qian Deshui.
Let alone the two, even the others were stunned.
Wasn't Chen Jinzhao supposed to be the one getting beaten?
Why was Shui Ye hitting his own people?
Although Shi Chengzhi didn't say anything, he was filled with dissatisfaction.
Qian Deshui ignored Shi Chengzhi and returned to Chen Jinzhao, smiling gently, "So it's Mr. Chen. I've long admired your name. My subordinate was blind and offended you. If you don't feel it's enough to vent your anger, you can make him kneel again."
"Shui Ye, who is he?" Shi Chengzhi asked indignantly.
Qian Deshui narrowed his eyes.
When had it ever been Shi Chengzhi's turn to question his actions?
But he still said, "Do you really want to know who this Mr. Chen is?"
Shi Chengzhi gritted his teeth and nodded.
Qian Deshui's face held a cold smile as he said word by word, "Mr. Chen is my future honored guest. Do you remember the master who, not long ago, knocked out the Japanese devil with a single punch in our establishment?"
Shi Chengzhi's body trembled, and he looked at Chen Jinzhao as if he had seen a ghost.
As a powerful figure in Qian Deshui's underground kingdom, how could Shi Chengzhi not know about that person? Qian Deshui had also warned them at that time not to have any conflict with Chen Jinzhao.
And now.
He had completely offended Chen Jinzhao to death!
Shi Chengzhi’s mouth hung open, his eyes filled with bewilderment and terror.
"Speak!" Qian Deshui said again.
"Was the slap I just gave you deserved?!"
Shi Chengzhi's mind went blank, like a soulless walking dead, "Yes, it was indeed deserved."
Qian Deshui's anger had not subsided, and he even had the heart to kill Shi Chengzhi. He said sternly, "Tell me, how did you offend Mr. Chen? Don't lie, tell me everything!"
*Thump!*
Shi Chengzhi, terrified, knelt directly on the ground and begged Qian Deshui for mercy.
Qian Deshui looked disgusted and kicked Shi Chengzhi away, "What's the use of realizing your mistake only now? While I'm not angry yet, tell me the whole story immediately."
Shi Chengzhi dared not hide anything and quickly recounted everything.
Wang Xiaoli was also scared and knelt on the ground, repeatedly begging Qian Deshui and Chen Jinzhao for mercy. Only now did they realize what a terrifying existence they had provoked.
Qian Deshui took a deep breath and said to the two, "You really know how to cause trouble for me. Kneel before Mr. Chen immediately!"
The two complied.
If their previous kneeling was filled with resentment, this time it was filled with fear.
"Mr. Chen, what do you think..." Qian Deshui's attitude was very good.
At least, as long as their relationship wasn't strained, he would try his best to win over Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao understood Qian Deshui's intentions and waved his hand, saying, "You've been hit, let them get up."
The two quickly kowtowed, thanking Chen Jinzhao for his leniency.
Qian Deshui glanced around before saying to Chen Jinzhao, "How about we move to another place to talk? I have something I'd like to discuss with Mr. Chen. Is it convenient for you?"
"Whatever," Chen Jinzhao said casually.
Honestly.
He also wanted to see what Qian Deshui had in mind.
Qian Deshui breathed a sigh of relief and instructed someone to take Chen Jinzhao to a more luxurious private room. After Chen Jinzhao left, Qian Deshui patted Shi Chengzhi's shoulder. Shi Chengzhi said with surprise and gratitude, "Shui Ye, I've caused you trouble."
"Don't say that, you're always my brother." Qian Deshui's words brought tears of gratitude to Shi Chengzhi's eyes.
"I wronged you just now. I will compensate you elsewhere later. I hope you don't blame me. This Chen Jinzhao is very useful to me. Do you understand?"
Shi Chengzhi nodded repeatedly.
Qian Deshui hummed and then instructed him to bring some fruits and apologize to Zhen Hai and the others in person.
In addition, Qian Deshui personally took out fifty thousand yuan for him to take.
Shi Chengzhi understood that Qian Deshui was cleaning up his mess and was so grateful that he almost knelt down again. Qian Deshui patted his shoulder and said, "Work hard. I've always treated you as a brother, and brothers should be honest with each other."
"Shui Ye, I understand!"
Shi Chengzhi nodded heavily.
After resolving Shi Chengzhi's affairs, Qian Deshui went to another private room where only Chen Jinzhao was present.
Chen Jinzhao sat casually in a seat. Seeing this, Qian Deshui sat beside Chen Jinzhao and smiled, "It's truly a case of 'better acquainted after a fight.' I hope my useless subordinate didn't affect Mr. Chen's good mood."
"Just say what you have to say. I don't like beating around the bush," Chen Jinzhao said indifferently.
Qian Deshui praised his straightforwardness and flattered him as an upright person who would go through thick and thin for his friends.
After these pleasantries, Qian Deshui got to the point.
"Mr. Chen is a straightforward person, and I don't want to play games with you, so I'll be direct."
"I've watched the video of Chen Jinzhao fighting the Japanese devil and I believe Mr. Chen's skills are truly excellent. Therefore, I'd like to invite Mr. Chen to work for me. As for the remuneration, you can rest assured, I won't treat you unfairly."
"Ten million a year, what do you think, Mr. Chen?"