C56 I Want to Call My Subordinates

What's going on here?

Is he even human?

These two questions simultaneously sprang to everyone's minds.

Even Zhang Chen's eyes betrayed a flicker of astonishment, as Loong San's combat prowess had once again surpassed his expectations.

In short order, over a dozen employees lay on the ground, writhing in agony and howling in pain.

Amidst the stunned gazes of the onlookers, Loong San approached Zhang Chen and respectfully suggested, "Young Master Chen, shall we depart?"

His words prompted a chorus of sharp intakes of breath.

The crowd was in an uproar!

Young Master Chen?

Could Zhang Chen truly be that formidable?

With this revelation, panic set in, and eyes wide with shock darted about.

The green-haired woman and her group were filled with regret, most of all.

Lin Miao was utterly astounded.

Zhang Chen, however, didn't dwell on the situation. He took Lin Miao by the arm and headed straight for the Mercedes.

Lin Miao was still reeling from the shock.

It was then that the green-haired woman and her companions snapped to attention and dashed toward Zhang Chen with the desperation of arrows loosed from their bows.

"Miaomiao! Miaomiao, we were wrong. You must help us. We'll be counting on you from now on."

The green-haired woman clutched at Lin Miao's arm, her voice laced with urgency.

But before she could finish, Zhang Chen cut her off with a cold command, "Scram!"

The group was startled, and as they looked up, they met Loong San's icy stare, sending shivers down their spines.

They could see the threat of death in his gaze.

Zhang Chen, undeterred, pressed on with Lin Miao in tow.

The manager was seething with rage, his eyes ablaze, yet he was rendered speechless.

Fortunately for him, the green-haired woman and her group were still present.

But just as Zhang Chen and Lin Miao were about to get into the car, a convoy of luxury vehicles appeared in the distance.

Leading the pack were Audis, with a sumptuous Bentley at the heart.

The sight sent the manager into a frenzy of excitement, and he bolted toward the Bentley without a second thought.

He ran, shouting at the top of his lungs, "Everyone, freeze! No one's going anywhere—our boss has arrived!"

Zhang Chen's brow furrowed as he came to a halt.

The green-haired woman's face went through a rapid succession of changes, until finally, a fierce determination glinted in her eyes.

You're ignoring me? You really think you can just walk away?

The Audi's doors swung open swiftly, and out stepped a dozen bodyguards clad in suits and sporting sunglasses. Each one bore a stern look and an imposing demeanor.

Greeted with deference by the manager, a middle-aged man emerged from the Bentley.

Zhang Chen appraised him carefully before a smile crept onto his face.

What are the odds?

This was none other than the owner of Yuantai Car Dealership, Zheng Guoyuan.

After disembarking, Zheng Guoyuan was quickly briefed on the situation in hushed tones by the manager.

Catching sight of Zhang Chen, a sneer curled Zheng Guoyuan's lips.

Soon, flanked by a cadre of bodyguards and the manager, Zheng Guoyuan approached Zhang Chen with measured steps.

Zhang Chen offered a light smile. "Look who it is, Boss Zheng. We meet again."

Zheng Guoyuan's response was a cold laugh. "Only because you've run out of luck."

At that, the woman with green hair and her companions couldn't hide their glee, their faces lighting up with excitement and their mouths twisted in derision.

Let's see how you'll get out of this one!

If we can't leave, neither can you—you're stuck here suffering with us!

Panic flickered in Lin Miao's eyes once more, and she instinctively sought refuge behind Zhang Chen.

Zheng Guoyuan's presence was overwhelming.

Zhang Chen flashed a grin. "Boss Zheng, you look as if you're out for blood."

"Kid, you're the one who came looking for trouble today. You think you're walking away from this?" Zheng Guoyuan's eyes gleamed with scorn.

He had been plotting how to leverage Zhang Chen's vulnerability to take over Hongtai Hotel.

And here you are, delivered to my doorstep!

Unfazed, Zhang Chen retorted, "Your dealership engages in shady dealings, and you're accusing me of causing the trouble? Aren't you worried I'll blow the whistle on you?"

Zheng Guoyuan erupted in scornful laughter. "Got any proof?"

Zhang Chen paused, realization dawning. "So, you're behind all this. No wonder the manager felt so emboldened."

"Watch your words when you have no evidence. You damaged our car. Do you really think I'd let you off the hook?" Zheng Guoyuan sneered, smug in his triumph.

Zhang Chen flashed a grin and said, "If I'm not mistaken, the problem lies with your car. Would it count as evidence if I head to the repair shop now?"

Zheng Guoyuan's brow furrowed, but it quickly smoothed into a smile. "Even if the car's busted, it's because you guys smashed it."

Zhang Chen's frown deepened as he retorted icily, "We didn't crash the car. Go find the real culprit!"

Zheng Guoyuan's smugness grew.

"I'm aware you didn't hit the car, but since you all arrived together, you're not leaving until she's paid up."

"And I wonder if a hotel with no one in charge might just mysteriously end up in my hands!"

With that, Zheng Guoyuan burst into a triumphant laugh, his eyes brimming with arrogance.

It all clicked for Zhang Chen!

He now realized that Zheng Guoyuan had his eyes on the Hongtai Hotel!

Zheng Guoyuan kept up his taunts. "Zhang Chen, why do you insist on crossing me?"

"The Lin family must have gone through a lot of trouble to get you in as the boss of Hongtai Hotel, huh?"

"Too bad the Hongtai Hotel is about to be mine!"

Unperturbed, Zhang Chen chuckled. "Can someone without shares really be the boss of a hotel?"

"Nonsense!"

Zheng Guoyuan shot back furiously, his gaze dripping with scorn. "Did you know I hold 30% of the shares?"

With a smile, Zhang Chen inquired, "But what if you no longer have those shares?"

By now, Chen Dafu should have nearly finished dealing with them.

Yet Zheng Guoyuan laughed maniacally. "You think you can snatch my shares? And do you even know under whose name they are?"

The green-haired woman and her companions sneered.

They had indeed misjudged Zhang Chen, not expecting him to be the owner of the Hongtai Hotel.

But it was of no consequence. Even as the owner, Zhang Chen was powerless!

With this thought, their expressions of disdain intensified.

Zhang Chen remained calm, leisurely pulling out his phone and dialing a number.

The call connected almost immediately.