Chapter 335: Enemies Meet

The two of them drove into the city and quickly found a restaurant. While the kitchen was preparing their food, Chen Erbao sent Bai Xiaoqing's contact information to Zhao Hai. He told Zhao Hai to contact Bai Xiaoqing about hiring the clerk that afternoon or the next day, and warned him not to let Bai Xiaoqing and Zhang Yiyi meet.

Zhao Hai sent back a smirking "I get it" sticker and happily went with Manager Song to buy some odds and ends.

"Er Bao, I think I've gained some weight recently..."

Lin Zhiqing glanced at the delicious food on the next table, swallowing involuntarily.

Chen Erbao stared at her for a moment, then chuckled slyly.

"It's fine. It all went to the right places..."

Indeed, her lofty, snow-white peaks were becoming ever more magnificent, a striking contrast to her slender legs and waist. Any woman would be green with envy!

Lin Zhiqing shot him a glare. "I'm being serious. I've gained several pounds! Didn't you say Cultivation could help control my weight?"

"You don't need to control it. You're perfect just the way you are now. If you don't believe me, just look at the jealous stares from the women around us!"

Although she knew Chen Erbao was just coaxing her, Lin Zhiqing couldn't help but smile.

"You silver-tongued devil!"

The food was soon ready and brought to their table. The steaming dishes gave off an enticing aroma, and Lin Zhiqing eagerly picked up her chopsticks and began to eat.

The two of them devoured the entire table of food, then leaned back in their chairs, satisfied.

Chen Erbao casually glanced around, and his eyes suddenly fell on two figures outside the restaurant.

'Wang Ming, Ma Qiming... what a coincidence.'

Chen Erbao let out a cold smirk and pulled Lin Zhiqing toward the door.

"Zhiqing, I ran into some acquaintances. Don't say anything for a bit."

Lin Zhiqing didn't know what was happening, but she heard Chen Erbao's words and obediently accompanied him outside.

The moment they stepped out of the restaurant, Wang Ming and Ma Qiming saw him.

As the saying goes, when enemies cross paths, their eyes burn with hatred.

"Heh, if it isn't Young Master Ma. What a coincidence. Out for a stroll?"

Chen Erbao was the first to walk up to them, giving them a quick once-over with a chuckle.

Each of them was accompanied by a gaudily made-up woman with a graceful figure and revealing clothes.

Ma Qiming's expression changed slightly, his face looking a little unnatural.

"President Chen, long time no see. Have you been well?"

Wang Ming, however, shot Chen Erbao a hateful glare and turned his face away, as if he didn't want to speak to him.

"Oh, I'm well, very well indeed... Thanks to you two, that foreigner you sent was pretty skilled. Where'd you find him?"

Hearing Chen Erbao's words, the expressions of both Wang Ming and Ma Qiming changed at the same time.

Ma Qiming pretended not to understand. "What are you talking about, President Chen? I'm afraid I don't follow."

"Who the fuck are you trying to kid?"

Chen Erbao retorted without a shred of courtesy.

"You..."

Hearing Chen Erbao open his mouth with such classic profanity, Ma Qiming's eyes instantly turned cold. But he seemed to recall something and, in the end, just gave a cold snort without replying.

Wang Ming wasn't so even-tempered. He first let his eyes roam all over Lin Zhiqing, undisguised greed and desire in his gaze, before sweeping a cold glance at Chen Erbao.

"Kid, don't be so arrogant. You're lucky this is in the country, otherwise..."

BAM!

Chen Erbao strode forward and sent Wang Ming flying with a single kick.

"You motherfucker, you dare act tough in front of me? If we were abroad, you think you'd still be alive right now?"

If it weren't for the Security Bureau, Chen Erbao would have long since found a way to kill these two clowns. Especially Wang Ming, who loved to act tough and couldn't keep his eyes to himself.

Chen Erbao couldn't stand people acting tough in front of him.

"You... You have some nerve!"

Ma Qiming was startled by Chen Erbao's sudden attack and took two steps back, afraid Chen Erbao would hit him too.

Chen Erbao glanced at Ma Qiming with disdain.

"President Ma is a renowned senior figure in the domestic business world, yet all you, his son, know are these dirty, underhanded tricks. Don't tell me you're not his real son?"

Ma Qiming was so furious he could have died, his eyes practically shooting fire, but in the end, he gritted his teeth and held it in.

'He was outmatched. If he kept talking, he'd probably get hit too!'

He wasn't afraid of getting hit. He was afraid of losing face!

Didn't he see that Wang Ming had just thrown up his lunch?

'This guy is ruthless...'

Chen Erbao had already been prepared to strike again, but seeing that Ma Qiming held back, he had no reason to hit him for the moment. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly; this kid was much smarter than Wang Ming.

"Chen Erbao, even if you are an Ancient Martial Artist, you should know that there's always someone better out there. Do you really think no one can deal with you?"

Ma Qiming lowered his voice, looking at Chen Erbao coldly as he spoke.

Chen Erbao curled his lip. "I'll admit there's always someone better, but you're not one of them. Besides, you started this. I still haven't settled the score with you over that foreigner. Don't tell me you didn't know. Once I've got some free time, I'll have a good long 'chat' with you about it!"

Chen Erbao could never forget the great battle at the Steel Mill that day.

Although he had emerged unscathed in the end, if Xia Qingxue hadn't been by his side, the after-effects of the Spirit Burning Secret Technique would have likely cost him half his life.

He hadn't forgotten that grudge.

He had planted a Divine Thought on that foreigner. The last time he had a free moment to sense it, he found the distance was too great, so he had to set the matter aside for now. Once he was free, he would definitely make a trip abroad.

As the masterminds, Ma Qiming and Wang Ming wouldn't escape responsibility either!

At this point, Wang Ming had gotten back to his feet with the help of his underling. He wiped the filth from the corner of his mouth and stared at Chen Erbao with a gloomy expression, but this time he wasn't stupid enough to provoke him again.

His family's influence wasn't in the country. Against a rising star favored by Medicine King Hall, he was completely helpless.

Even if they were, his family probably wouldn't stick their necks out for a descendant from a side branch like him.

Ma Qiming was about to say something else when his cell phone suddenly rang.

He glanced at the caller ID, and his expression changed slightly. He immediately put on a smile and answered the phone with a deferential attitude.

"Young Master Liu, have you arrived?"

Although the phone wasn't on speaker, Chen Erbao could still hear the voice on the other end crystal clear.

"Young Master Ma, I've already reached the top floor. Come on up."

"Yes, yes, of course. I've just run into a little trouble down here. I'll be right up..."

"Oh? In Hongyuan City, there's someone who dares to disrespect Young Master Ma? Who could be so bold?"

The voice on the phone was calm, but it carried an inexplicable air of authority.

It was clearly the aura of someone long accustomed to a position of power.

"Well... Young Master Liu, you might have heard of him. It's the boss of Dream Fantasia mud mask, Chen Erbao."

Ma Qiming glanced at Chen Erbao as he said his name.

The voice paused for a moment before speaking again. "So it's him. That lucky kid... Alright, you're downstairs, right? I'll come down and have a look."

As the call ended, the corner of Ma Qiming's mouth lifted into a slight smirk as he looked at Chen Erbao.

"President Chen, you're impressive, skilled in both business and combat. Your company is thriving, and you're an Ancient Martial Artist yourself. I can't afford to offend you. However, even in Hongyuan City, you're not so powerful that you can blot out the sky with one hand!"