C32 Whoever Dares to Move I will Kill Him!

Laughter erupted all around, yet Guang Tou sat in silence, his eyes brimming with tension. It took a while before the laughter finally subsided.

Zhang Chen chuckled along, clearly enjoying himself. He looked up, grinning, and said, "So, you're saying I'm just someone people can push around, huh?"

Zheng Guoyuan's eyebrows shot up as he replied with scorn, "You? You're not even worth it."

His words set off another wave of mocking laughter in the room.

Guang Tou was wrestling with a tough decision. He had no clue about Zhang Chen's true identity, yet he was faced with the same critical choice as before. A right choice could mean a boundless future; a wrong one, utter ruin.

After much hesitation and catching the carefree smile on Zhang Chen's lips, Guang Tou made up his mind.

"Zheng Guoyuan, enough!" he bellowed, slamming his hand on the table as he stood, his voice icy.

His outburst took everyone by surprise.

Zheng Guoyuan's frown deepened as he asked, annoyed, "Qiang, what's this all about?"

Confusion flickered in the eyes of the others, their gazes filled with uncertainty.

Zhang Chen's faint smile lingered. He, too, was intrigued by Guang Tou's next move.

With a sidelong glance at Zhang Chen and teeth clenched, Guang Tou declared, "Zheng Guoyuan, you've crossed the line! This man is our new boss! Are you trying to start a revolt?"

"Show our boss disrespect again, and I swear, today will be your last!"

His voice was gruff and booming, carrying a certain commanding presence.

Zheng Guoyuan inhaled sharply, his inner fury flaring.

Chen Dafu was Ningzhou's business titan, and Guang Tou's Eldest Brother, Mr Hwa, was the city's underground kingpin. Zheng feared Mr Hwa, but Guang Tou? Not in the slightest.

With his jaw set, Zheng Guoyuan slammed his hand down and rose to his feet, retorting coldly, "Guang Tou, I've shown restraint out of respect for Mr Hwa, but don't push me. You think you're tough because you've got a little clout?"

"Drop the act in front of me!"

"When I started mixing it up in this world, you weren't even a twinkle in your parents' eyes! You're still wet behind the ears compared to me!"

His words hung in the air, and the tension in the conference room ratcheted up a notch.

Two bodyguards and four muscular men stepped forward, the air thick with the scent of impending conflict.

Zhang Chen casually crossed his legs and reclined in his chair, a smirk playing on his lips.

The situation was getting more intriguing by the minute.

Guang Tou and Zheng Guoyuan locked eyes, each gaze sharp with unspoken challenge.

After a tense pause, Zheng Guoyuan let out a derisive chuckle. "You think I can't see right through your little game?"

"Boss?"

"You're trying to edge us out of Hongtai, hoarding all the profits for yourselves. Do you take us for fools?"

"You're nothing but a son-in-law who married into the Lin family, and Mr. Hwa has you dancing on a string!"

The moment these words were out, the other shareholders had an epiphany, their glares converging on Guang Tou.

Guang Tou's voice cut through the tension, "Stop dragging our name through the mud! Mr. Hwa is merely a shareholder of Hongtai Hotel, he's never once tried to overstep!"

"I can't stand the way you treat our boss! Is that a problem?"

His booming voice only heightened the already electric atmosphere.

"Quite the strategist, aren't you? But do you really think that's enough to make us roll over? I'll concede you're the top shareholder of Hongtai, but combined, our shares are no less significant than yours!" Zheng Guoyuan retorted with a sneer.

His statement effectively bound the other shareholders to his side.

Even Zhang Chen couldn't resist a raised eyebrow at that.

Zheng Guoyuan was clearly no ordinary player in this game.

Fists balled, Guang Tou bellowed once more, "I don't get all this, but I've made myself clear. If anyone else throws shade at our boss, they'll have me to answer to!"

With that, his fist thumped down on the table with a resounding impact.

Zheng Guoyuan's eyes narrowed, his inner fury a tempest, yet he managed to contain it.

After all, he had no desire to make an enemy of Mr. Hwa.

With a cold huff, he sat back down, but inside, his anger was far from quelled.

He glanced up at Zhang Chen, and upon seeing his smug posture, a flash of rage sparked in his eyes.

How could he, a mere son-in-law of the Lin family, be so brazen in his presence?

Remembering the recent events, a cold smirk played at the corner of Zheng Guoyuan's mouth.

"Let me tell you, you're lucky today; Guang Tou's got your back."

"Too bad for you, his protection is on official business, and I'm here for a personal matter!"

With a sneer, Zheng Guoyuan's eyes glinted with malice.

Zhang Chen chuckled, responding in a calm tone, "I'm all ears."

Zheng Guoyuan tilted his head back slightly, his gaze intense. "I hear you've just arrived and already fired my nephew?"

It dawned on Zhang Chen.

The manager had mentioned his second uncle was a shareholder of Hongtai Hotel, but Zhang Chen hadn't realized he was referring to Zheng Guoyuan.

"Yes," Zhang Chen replied cheerfully, unfazed.

"You wield quite the authority! Fresh on the scene and you've already fired one of my kin? Have you got a death wish?" Zheng Guoyuan's expression turned grim as he spoke icily.

Guang Tou stood up once more, his voice stern, "Mind your tone!"

Unintimidated, Zheng Guoyuan raised his voice, "What's the problem? Are you going to meddle in our private affairs too? Is Mr Hwa overstepping his bounds? Isn't he worried about the gossip?"

Guang Tou was momentarily speechless.

He had no business delving into personal disputes; doing so would only drag Mr Hwa into a mire of public scrutiny.

After a long pause, Guang Tou reluctantly resumed his seat, casting a look of resignation at Zhang Chen.

Zhang Chen, unfazed, grinned and said, "I'm the boss. Since when do I need your permission to fire someone?"

At these words, everyone's gaze turned to Zhang Chen, filled with shock.

Had Zhang Chen lost his mind?

He knew Guang Tou was out of the picture for personal issues, yet he still spoke so boldly?

In an instant, sneers curled on the lips of all those present, their eyes appraising Zhang Chen with thinly veiled scorn.

Zheng Guoyuan, momentarily taken aback, let out a laugh that was more fury than amusement. "Are you challenging me?"

Zhang Chen gave a slight nod. "You could say that."

A collective sharp intake of breath filled the room!

Worry flickered in Secretary Wu's eyes.

Sure, Chen Dafu had Zhang Chen's back, but at this moment, he stood alone!

And let's not forget, Zheng Guoyuan had two bodyguards looming behind him—men who were clearly not to be trifled with.

Zhang Chen's brazen attitude was on full display. Was he signing his own death warrant?

"Very well, very well!"

"It's been years since anyone has had the audacity to talk to me that way!"

A chill of a smile played on Zheng Guoyuan's lips as the menacing glint in his eyes intensified.