Chapter 45: Xiao's sweet smile

  Chu Nan's eyes scanned the room, his voice stern as he said: "My Chu Nan's principle of being a person is that if people don't offend me, I won't offend them. However, if someone wants to step on my head, I'm not a gentleman either, and I'll also take revenge! A few days ago at Linglong's restaurant, I drew a line for many people: whoever dares to move my woman, I dare to dig up their ancestors' graves! Seventh Brother is a figure in Jiangwan City, and I could have let him off the hook. But Seventh Brother just dared to point his gun at my woman - that's offending my reverse scales!"

  Chu Nan sneered, "I don't care if you're the big brother of Jiangbei District or Jiangwan City. As long as you mess with me, I'll return it to you in kind. If you threaten my woman, I'll repay you double! Seventh Brother, I won't dig up your ancestral grave, but from now on, Jiangwan City will no longer have a 'Seventh Brother'!"

  Big Brother's face was twisted, his eyes full of anger and resentment, intending to struggle, but Chu Nan's footwork was too heavy, he couldn't break free no matter what.

  "Tonight, in front of all of you, I will repeat what I have said before. This sentence applies to all of you, to others in Jiangwan City, and to those outside of Jiangwan City as well. I, Chu Nan, do not offend if not offended, but I will never let anyone shit on my neck! If someone punches me once, I will return ten punches! Zero Luo Creek is my woman, whoever dares to insult her with one sentence, I will cut off one of their fingers! Whoever dares to touch a single hair on her head, I will dig up their ancestral grave and kill their entire family!"

  This was the second time that Chu Nan had said this, but the shocking effect did not diminish in the slightest. These mixed eggs suddenly realized that the kind of terrifying aura they saw on this man's body was something they had never seen even on Seventh Brother's body.

  Chu Nan continued: "From today on, Jiangbei District will no longer be Seventh Brother's territory, but will belong to Miss Hua Linglong. Anyone who disobeys can stand up now, otherwise, bow down and call out 'Sister Hua'!"

  Hua Linglong looked at Chu Nan with a hint of surprise, most of the men under Seventh Brother were following him just to make a living, and now that Seventh Brother had thoroughly fallen, Hua Linglong's own power was already above his. After this blow, it would be natural for her to absorb his forces. Most people came to their senses and called out in unison: "Sister Hua is great!"

  "Alright." Chu Nan smiled and said, "From now on, you'll be following Hua Jie. That's where the good food and drink are. Starting now, Hua Jie will take over all of Seventh Brother's former territories. If anyone disobeys, you should know what to do."

  Chu Nan lifted his foot, and Seventh Brother barely managed to catch his breath before cursing loudly: "Damn it, Chu Nan! Don't think you've finished me off just yet. Many of the industries in Jiangbei District are under my control, you can't take them away!"

  "Really? You can take a look at how many of your brothers were injured today, some seriously hurt, others disabled. We won't snatch them away for now, let you use all your resources to cure them, and after they're all cured, we'll forcibly acquire your business. Isn't that the same?"

  Chu Nan's smiling face was more and more like Zero Luo Xi, just like a fox, making people's scalp feel numb.

  Seventh brother was so angry that he could hardly breathe and shouted: "Damn it, you're even more ruthless than I am!"

  "Nonsense, there's a saying on your way, those who come out to mix will eventually have to pay back. Now it's time for you to pay the price. There's a solution to the problem, sell all your industries in Jiangbei District to Hua Jie, then roll up your bedding and get out of here. After leaving Jiangwan City, you can still be a rich man, what do you think?"

  "Grass......" Seeing Chu Nan's face darken, Seventh Brother hastily closed his mouth, his expression struggling. From a street thug to a big brother in the Jiangbei District underworld, he had spent so many years of hard work, and now he was going to hand over his territory just like that? Seventh Brother was really unwilling, but he also knew that Hua Linglong had already set her sights on his power. Now that he had suffered such a huge blow, if he didn't retreat, Hua Linglong would probably swallow him whole without even leaving bones behind. At that time, he might not even be able to get the money.

  Chu Nan impatiently said: "I don't have so much patience, have you thought it through?"

  "Alright... I agree."

  Chu Nan nodded and said coldly, "Get two people to help your original leader up, bring over a table, Ling Long, go find someone to draft an agreement."

  Seventh Brother was supported by two younger brothers, gritting his teeth as he stared at Chu Nan and Hua Linglong, saying: "Good, you're ruthless. Hua Linglong, Seventh Brother has lost today, but I don't admit defeat. If it weren't for this matter today, you wouldn't have taken over my territory so easily."

  Hua Linglong's face wore an enticing smile, and she said in a soft voice: "Seventh Brother, you've also been mixing around Jiangwan City for so long, it's time to go home and rest. Chu brothers asked me to have you sign this contract, they're already being quite kind to you, I think you should understand, Seventh Brother!"

  Seventh Brother shivered with a cold sweat and grunted, but didn't retort.

  Chu Nan looked at Hua Linglong and said: "Sister Hua, everything here is left to you now. The rest has nothing to do with me. I'll take my people back first!"

  "You all go back first then, don't forget tomorrow night."

  "Don't worry, I won't forget!"

  Chu Nan walked over with Wu Bei and others, Wang Hu saw Chu Nan coming over, his face full of admiration, saying: "Brother Chu, I didn't expect that the big boss of Jiangbei District would change sides just because of you. In Jiangwan City, what can't you do? From now on, I'll call you Big Brother. If you're willing to mix in the underworld, the whole of Jiangwan City will be yours."

  Chu Nan smiled and shook his head: "I'm not interested in getting involved with the underworld, my goal is to open a thriving medical clinic. Let's go, I'll take you to see my clinic, and later you and your wife can move there to live, and help out when you're free, no need to set up a stall here anymore!"

  When Wang heard that Chu Nan was preparing to open a medical clinic, her original worries disappeared. Although she had always followed her husband's ideas, any woman would not want their husband to spend every day fighting and killing outside, and women at home would inevitably be worried and fearful.

  Chu Nan looked around and asked, "Hey, should we pack up the stall?"

  Wang Hu laughed loudly and said: "From now on, I'll just follow you around, what's the point of keeping this stall? Just leave it here, whoever wants to use it can use it."

  "Alright, let's go!"

  A few people arrived at the residential area where Chu Nan lived, Wu Pei drove the car and they all arrived at Huasheng Martial Arts Hall. At this time, the sign of the martial arts hall had been taken down. After getting off the car, Wang Hu exclaimed in surprise: "Isn't this supposed to be Huasheng Martial Arts Hall? Are we going to open a medical clinic here? Has the original martial arts hall closed?"

  Chu Nan sighed, shook his head and said: "Nowadays young people all like Taekwondo, Karate, Muay Thai and whatnot. They're no longer willing to learn the good things passed down by their ancestors. I don't know whether to call them ignorant or good. Let's go in and take a look. This martial arts school can't be managed anymore and has been sold to me. I plan to open a medical clinic here in the future, you all can just live here and help out."

  A group of people walked in, and Wang Hu repeatedly praised how big the place was. Hearing the sound of the door opening, Luo Lie came out from inside to greet them. Upon seeing Chu Nan, a scorching light immediately burst forth from his eyes. Chu Nan's whole body shuddered, damn it, I should find this kid an object of interest, every day he just knows how to practice martial arts, or else he'll have problems with his sexual orientation later on.

  Ling Luo seemed to have guessed what Chu Nan was thinking and started giggling quietly beside him.

  "Master... Brother Chu, why are you coming so late?"

  "I came over to see how things are going here, where is your master? Is he resting inside?"

  "No!" Luo Lie shook his head, a hint of melancholy in his expression. "Master had a drink with me last night, told me some things, and then left. Master said that staying here for another day would only add to the nostalgia, so it's better to leave early. When he left, he didn't take anything except for the signboard on the door."

  Chu Nan sighed upon hearing this. Although Zhou Wudao's thoughts were somewhat conservative, he was still a respectable person who had managed to keep the martial arts hall running until now, not just for the sake of making money. The spirit of promoting the art form was truly commendable. Unfortunately, with the decline of martial arts and many lost techniques, coupled with the national mentality of worshipping foreign things, this place gradually fell into disrepair, unable to even cover daily expenses, a real pity.

  Ling Luo Creek whispered beside him: "Master Zhou has also taught many apprentices over the years, and now he's returned to his hometown to retire, it can be said that he has achieved great things and retreated."

  Chu Nan nodded and smiled: "Xiao Lingling, you're right. Let's go take a look."

  As they entered the hall, everyone sat down. Chu Nan said to Luo Lie: "Luo Lie, let me introduce you. This is Brother Wang Hu, and this is Brother Wang Hu's wife! From now on, they will be living here. You arrange a room for them later. For the next two days, everyone should rest well. Once the medical hall opens in two days, we'll all have work to do!"

  "Ah!" Luo Lie responded with a single word.

  Chu Nan smiled and said, "The sky is already late, we will go back first, you all stay here. Wang Hu big brother, you rest here tonight, if there's anything at home, it can be moved here tomorrow, if there's anything unsatisfactory, just tell Luo Lie, I'll arrange it."

  Wang Hu's loud laughter echoed: "I used to rent a house too, and now I don't have to pay rent here. What's not to be satisfied with? I just hope the clinic opens soon so I can help out. But I won't be treating any illnesses!"

  Chu Nan smiled and said: "No need for you to treat the illness, when the time comes, there will be a place where we'll need your help. Let's go first, Bei Bei, Ling Ling, let's go!"

  Chu Nan, Wu Bei and Ling Luo Xi left the martial arts hall. Wu Bei was originally going to drive Chu Nan back, but Chu Nan said it was too late and told Wu Bei to hurry home. Then he gently put his arm around Ling Luo Xi's shoulder and smiled: "Little Zero, tonight we should go back to our own homes and rest, our little love nest!"

  Upon hearing this, Ling Luo Creek smiled sweetly, as if she had eaten honey, that sweetness!