Chapter 474 Then I Won’t Kneel
Chapter 474 Then I Won’t Kneel
When knocking on the door, his follower was quite polite, knocking neither too hard nor too soft. He was an experienced knocker, and the sound he made could make people feel that there was no malicious intent.
This attendant was also dressed in a very low-key manner. He was a middle-aged man wearing seemingly simple clothes, with a capable and steady temperament. His name was Lei Ying, and he was Gong Shaoci's trusted leader.
There seemed to be a figure acting stealthily outside the corridor. Gong Shaoci glanced around and noticed it.
Lei Ying whispered considerately, "It's okay. Young Master Nan has deployed troops around the area, and the Mingshan Sect also has troops on duty to guard the area."
Apparently, they had figured it out when they were on the advance scene here.
Gong Shaoci smiled slightly, "This Young Master Nan is quite concerned about him."
But it is understandable. According to the news sent back from the gambling table, the person in the room really made Master Nan rich, so he deserves to be taken care of.
At the same time, Feng Chi and Wu Jinliang both opened the door and looked out because of the noise outside to observe.
The door opened a crack, and Shi Chun observed the outside vigilantly, holding a magic weapon in his hand ready. Among the acquaintances he knew, no one had been able to knock on the door with such skill, and he could tell that it was not one of his own.
Gong Shaoci outside smiled and waved to him, "Brother Chun."
"Ouch." Shi Chun cried out in surprise, quickly put away his magic weapon and opened the door. He was extremely enthusiastic, nodding and bowing, "Mr. Gong, what brings you here?"
He had met her before when he invited Mulan to dinner. After that dinner, Master Nan took the opportunity to mention Gong Shaoci's identity to him intentionally or unintentionally, and also talked about the current relationship between Gong Shaoci and Miao Yilan.
In fact, Master Nan also had good intentions. He was afraid that Shi Chun and Miao Yilan would still have a unclear relationship and would offend Gong Shaoci.
So when Shi Chun saw Gong Shaoci's gentle and elegant appearance, he would remember Master Nan's reminder that some people who seem easy to get along with are only gentle and elegant on the surface.
Young Master Nan can often play with those people, so it is obvious that he knows Gong Shaoci better. It is hard to say more, so I will just mention it briefly. However, Shi Chun understood that there might not be all that is going on underneath the surface.
So Shi Chun now understands that he can no longer say those sweet words to Miao Yilan as he did before.
I just let it go and quickly transformed Miao Yilan into a 'good friend'. There was no psychological barrier at all during this process.
In fact, he couldn't really say that he liked Miao Yilan. He just had to face the survival obstacles in the place of exile. For a man like him who puts survival first, no woman could really get into his heart. It was different from him taking off Xiang Lan'er's pants.
Since there was no such thing as love, and he knew that continuing to pester her would only bring trouble, and he couldn't afford to offend Gong Shaoci, so he naturally had to avoid her.
He also hopes to get in touch with Gong Shaoci through Miao Yilan, hoping to become friends with this "family".
As a result, what he wanted came to him. Gong Shaoci actually came to him on his own initiative. Looking at his smiling face, he should have no bad intentions. He just didn't know what the matter was, otherwise he didn't believe that the other party would take the initiative to come to see a small person like him, because there was no need for him to do so.
However, Shi Chun was still very happy and willing to enhance his friendship with the other party.
Gong Shaoci pointed to the sky and said, "I watched you in the mirror for a long time. I knew you were here, so I came here to sit with you."
"Please, please, please." Shi Chun hurriedly invited the person in, and after leading him in, he pointed at the environment and said, "It's a bit shabby. I didn't know you were coming, so I didn't clean it up."
Gong Shaoci smiled and said, "I don't care about that."
He looked around the room, confirmed that there were no outsiders, waved his hand, and dismissed his men.
After the two sat down, they chatted about family matters. During the chat, Gong Shaoci intentionally revealed that Miao Yilan had been watching the competition with him.
Shi Chun immediately praised them as a match made in heaven and wished them to become a couple soon.
He believed that with the other party's background and sharp eyes and ears, the matter between him and Miao Yilan was not a secret and he might have known about it a long time ago. He also heard what the other party was reminding him of and mistakenly thought that the other party came for this matter.
So he immediately gave his blessing and also expressed his attitude.
However, Gong Shaoci's eyes occasionally revealed a little profoundness when he talked and laughed. In the past, he regarded the past of Shi Chun and Miao Yilan as a joke. He thought that people who came out of the exile land would not be much different no matter how capable they were. Even if he won the Tianyu Meteor Competition, he just laughed it off.
But this time it was different. He actually won the first prize again. Not only did Lan Qiaoyan and her daughter express their appreciation, but even his father also expressed his high praise.
According to the news from Qiyun Valley, this guy is actually mixing with the leaders and other high-level people from the top ten sects in the weapon refining world. I don't know what he is up to.
What kind of people are the top leaders of the top ten sects in the weapon refining world? If they really piss them off, they would even dare to slap the face of a relative of the princess like Qian She.
This made him feel a little uncomfortable towards Shi Chun, and it was difficult for him to be as tolerant of Shi Chun and Miao Yilan's past relationship as before.
After some small talk and pleasantries, Gong Shaoci finally made his intention clear, "Brother Chun, what are you going to do with the three treasures that I won in this competition?"
What do you mean? Shi Chun was startled. He asked this question suddenly, which must be for no reason. So he asked tentatively, "Brother Gong, do you have any advice?"
Gong Shaoci waved his hand and chuckled, "It's not like I can give you any advice, but I wonder if you can part with that 'Broken Blade'? The price is negotiable."
After a rough calculation by his subordinates, Master Nan could make a lot of money from the gambling this time.
Coming for the 'Broken Blade'? Shi Chun was stunned. How could it be that broken blade? Was it really a coincidence?
There was some meaningful look in his eyes, and he even secretly opened his right eye to look at the other person's Dantian and Qi Sea area, but did not find any demonic energy or anything like that.
There was no way. He had just got the 'Broken Blade' and Gong Shaoci came for it. It was hard for him not to make some associations.
He even thought of Lan Qiaoyan. If there was really something wrong with this person, and she suddenly appeared and got together with Miao Yilan, he wondered if the Miao family would be implicated.
More importantly, even if the other party condescended to come and ask for it in person, he would not be able to give him face on the 'Broken Wasteland Blade'. The three sects of the Demonic Path were fighting for it at all costs. If he dared to take it without authorization, it would touch the bottom line and the Demonic Path would not let him go.
No matter how great Gong Shaoci's reputation is, it is not more important than the lives of so many people.
He could give you the other two treasures, but not that one.
After hesitating for a moment, he tried to ask, "What does Brother Gong want this for?"
Gong Shaoci responded with "Some people like sharp things, and there is nothing sharper than this. I bought it as a gift."
This was the truth. He knew that his father was dealing in some sharp objects privately, so when he saw his father's attitude at the time, he knew that he liked it, so he took the initiative to help get it.
However, his father later reminded him not to spread the word that it was he who wanted it.
After dealing with it, he held up two fingers and took the initiative to offer: "Two billion, how about it? Although the thing is good, it is a fragment after all. This price can only be high, not low."
This was the high market price estimated by his father. He did not fool around and gave the exact amount right away, also for the Miao family to see.
Of course, his father also said that as long as it can be bought, money is not a problem and more can be added.
Two billion? Shi Chunhao was speechless. He sold out five billion. Of course, it was not just about money. He could only smile bitterly and said, "Mr. Gong, it's not that I don't give you face. You are a step late. I have already sold the things."
Gong Shaoci was stunned. "No way, he just took it out and sold it?"
"I also think it's too fast, but they're offering too much." Shi Chun held up five fingers and gestured, "Five billion, I really can't find a reason to refuse."
Five billion? Gong Shaoci was secretly shocked. He had never thought that the fragment could be sold at such a high premium. He immediately became restless because his father had clearly expressed his love for him at any price. He stood up and asked, "Who did you sell it to?" It was not here anymore. He wanted to transfer it to see if he could find a buyer to get it back. As for how much to pay, it depended on the other party's status.
"This..." Shi Chun also stood up, hesitantly shook his head and said, "Brother Gong, he gave 5 billion, and the only condition was not to reveal his identity. I promised, and I can't go back on my word."
Gong Shaoci frowned slightly and said kindly: "There is no impenetrable wall in the world. Whoever bought it will be exposed sooner or later. Don't worry, I won't say it was you who said it."
Shi Chun said with embarrassment: "Brother Gong, this is not good."
Gong Shaoci said softly, "Brother Chun, just think of it as giving me face and doing me a favor, how about that?"
Shi Chun was overwhelmed by these words. He sighed in his heart, knowing that he would not be able to maintain this friendship today. He never dreamed that this would happen on their first official dealings. He bowed his hands and apologized repeatedly, "Brother Gong, it's not that I don't give you face, but I really can't do it. I can't go back on my word."
Gong Shaoci's gentle and elegant face suddenly darkened. He didn't expect that he would come here in person, but the other party would be so disrespectful. He stared at Shi Chun's eyes for a while and said slowly, "Are you sure there is no room for negotiation?"
Shi Chun hurriedly said, "Mr. Gong, how about this? I'll contact the buyer to discuss it. As long as the buyer agrees, I'll tell you immediately. I promise to find a way to convince him."
He was buying time for this side. Once the Demonic Path was ready, it would not be too late to tell the other side.
To Gong Shaoci, it meant that his trip was in vain as the other party did not even give him the face. He just said "OK" softly, turned around and strode away without even a polite word of farewell.
As soon as the door opened, Lei Ying outside the door looked inquiringly, and seeing Gong Shaoci's gloomy face and shaking his head slightly, he knew that he was rejected. He was suddenly surprised. He didn't expect that Shi Chun, with his status and position, dared not give face to his master.
Feng Chi and Wu Jinliang were also waiting outside the door. Wu Jinliang was still whispering jokes to Duan Xiangmei who was leaning against him. When he saw the guest's expression, he realized that something was wrong.
Worried that something might have happened, Wu Jinliang immediately let go of Duan Xiangmei and went to the door to see what was going on inside the house.
However, this blocked Gong Shaoci's way, and Lei Ying pushed him away with one arm without any hesitation, "Get out of the way!"
Wu Jinliang immediately stomped his feet against the wall.
In fact, it was nothing, but Duan Xiangmei was anxious and stepped forward to reason with him, "Why are you like this?"
Lei Ying knew his master's temper and how to cooperate with him. He intended to help his master get back at them. In addition, he had already figured out the details of the people here before coming, including Duan Xiangmei, who was just a low-level person and would not be able to come out even if he was killed. Therefore, he became more and more rude in his actions.
Snapped!
It was a loud and crisp slap in the face.
Being able to be Gong Shaoci's bodyguard, one can imagine his strength. Although he didn't go too far, he still slapped Duan Xiangmei so hard that blood came out of the corner of his mouth. He almost felt like he was knocked flying. He hit his head against the pillar and fell to the ground, then struggled to crawl around holding on to the wall.
The other person suddenly attacked, and the unprepared Duan Xiangmei was obviously stunned.
Wu Jinliang's big eyes suddenly widened, his head buzzed, and he became drunk in an instant.
"Stop!" He shouted angrily, and flashed out to block Gong Shaoci and his gang. He had a weapon in his hand, which was the magic weapon "Heaven, Earth and Man". His eyes were vicious as if he wanted to eat someone.
Feng Chi walked over quickly and helped Duan Xiangmei up, casting a spell to help her relieve the pain.
Xiang Lan'er in the room was also startled and came out to look around.
The Mingshan Sect's gang, who showed up upon hearing the noise, saw the standoff and heard Wu Jinliang's shout, and immediately surrounded them with their weapons. Although they didn't understand the identities of Gong Shaoci's gang, they were ready to start the fight as soon as they were given the order.
Tong Mingshan did not show up. He was too exhausted to be awakened by any noise.
The people sent by Young Master Nan to help with security nearby also hurried over to see what was going on. They were surprised to see that the Mingshan Sect's group had actually stopped Gong Shaoci and others.
Gong Shaoci and his gang were not in a hurry. Although they were outnumbered, they obviously did not take Mingshan Sect's gang seriously.
Especially Gong Shaoci herself, who looked like she was smiling and watching the scene with great interest.
Shi Chun, who had followed them, was also a little surprised to see the situation suddenly turn out like this. He immediately stepped forward and shouted at his own people: "What are you doing? Young Master Gong is a distinguished guest. What are you trying to do with your weapons? Why don't you get out of the way!"
Chu Jingtang and the others were unaware of the situation. Since they were distinguished guests and the boss said so, they naturally put away their weapons and stepped aside to make way.
But the big guy Wu Jinliang just blocked the middle of the road and stared at Lei Ying. His breathing was heavy and there were even bloodshot in his eyes. It was obvious that he was on the verge of exploding.
"Not many people dare to block my way." Gong Shaoci smiled faintly and teased: "Shichun, what's the matter, do you want to try?"
Shi Chun quickly walked up to Wu Jinliang and stretched out his hand to push him away, "Get out of the way!"
I thought I could just push it away, but Wu Jinliang resisted this time, standing there stiffly without moving, and gritted his teeth and said, "Boss, he hit my woman!"
It has been a long time since I saw Wu Jinliang being so uncooperative, and it was all for a woman. Everyone knows that this guy is living a life of debauchery in brothels outside, and he doesn't take Duan Xiangmei seriously at all, so Shi Chun was very surprised.
Lei Ying sneered, "You were the one who blocked my way first, how dare you do that? For Mr. Xiaochun's sake, apologize sincerely and I can let it go. Otherwise, it's hard to say."
Gong Shaoci, with a faint smile on his face, remained silent, wanting to use this opportunity to remind Shi Chun to consider the consequences.
Shi Chun immediately winked at Wu Jinliang, indicating that we cannot afford to offend these people, and shouted: "Hurry up and apologize!"
Wu Jinliang, however, tensed his cheeks and stared at Shi Chun, unmoved. His knuckles holding the magic weapon turned white from exerting so much force.
The group of people here were shocked. It was the first time they saw Wu Jinliang disobeying orders in front of Shi Chun like this.
Feng Chi knew Gong Shaoci's identity and knew that he couldn't afford to offend him, so he turned his eyes away and gently pushed Duan Xiangmei.
Duan Xiangmei knew that she had caused a big mess, and she also realized that they couldn't afford to offend these people, so she immediately stepped forward, with a face that was instantly half swollen, and grabbed Wu Jin's arms, "Forget it, I'm fine, we apologize."
He turned around and was about to bow and apologize to Lei Ying.
When Wu Jinliang saw her swollen face, he became even more angry and grabbed her and scolded her, "Your man has no right to speak here, a woman like you!"
He took advantage of the situation and pulled the person behind him, protecting him.
Shi Chun frowned, and his gaze towards Wu Jinliang became somewhat cold, somewhat angry, or perhaps somewhat confused. He really wanted to ask him, is it worth it for such a woman?
In fact, Wu Jinliang himself couldn't explain why he got so carried away. This was indeed inconsistent with his usual sensible style of seeking profit and avoiding harm.
In fact, he didn't think there was anything good about Duan Xiangmei. Her figure and appearance were not top-notch, and she could not compare with the courtesans he had played with before. But Duan Xiangmei was the woman who made him feel most at ease, and the only woman who made him feel that she truly treated him as a human being.
No matter how much he brags, there are people who truly admire him, who only have him in their eyes, and who regard him as their only support.
She was the woman who made him feel like a human being. He had lost too much dignity that he didn't care about, but he found it back in this woman.
I didn’t think I took this woman seriously before, but when I saw her getting beaten, I instantly got angry.
He can bully this woman, he can feel sorry for her, but at this moment, no one else can!
If he gave in today in front of the woman who admired him the most, he didn't know what the meaning of living would be.
He knew that Shi Chun was angry because of his ignorance. His Adam's apple moved and he suddenly said, "Boss, when we were in prison, you said that we are not like human beings here. Only when we get out can we live like human beings. Boss, you keep asking me to kneel. Do we have to kneel forever? Boss, I don't want to kneel today. I want to be a human being again!"
These words, which only Shi Chun could understand best, made Shi Chun silent.
After a long silence, Shi Chun slowly turned his head away, no longer looking at him. He fixed his cold eyes on Lei Ying and said word by word, "Then I won't kneel!"
(End of this chapter)