Chapter 346: A Raging Sky Brings Rain, an Arrogant Man Brings Disaster

Chapter 346 -268: A Raging Sky Brings Rain, an Arrogant Man Brings Disaster

Jiang Ruan’s expression was frosty, showing not a hint of fear even though Gao Hailong had just struck someone.

Fear?

‘What a joke!’

A good chunk of Xingchuan International Group belonged to her man. Standing here was basically no different from standing in her own home.

‘In other words, was she going to let someone bully her in her own house?’

“I’m not getting lost. What are you going to do about it?”

The smile on Gao Hailong’s face faded slightly. He suddenly lunged forward and grabbed Jiang Ruan’s slender wrist. “Do me a favor. Have one drink, and I’ll let you go. How about it?”

“Let go!”

Jiang Ruan’s expression changed. She hadn’t expected Gao Hailong would actually dare to get physical with her.

Just as Gao Hailong was relentlessly harassing Jiang Ruan, two elevators opened in the distance. Chu Zhengnan, dressed in a black suit, was the first to stride out confidently. He was flanked by General Manager Zhang Mingwei and other executives from the Platinum Association.

Half a month ago, Chu Zhengnan had been reinstated to his original position by the board of directors. He resumed his duties as Vice President of Xingchuan International Group, continuing to oversee four of the group’s music and business entertainment centers and three large-scale luxury bathhouses.

“What kind of friends did Chairman Gu bring?”

Chu Zhengnan asked Zhang Mingwei as he strode toward the VIP hall.

“Their backgrounds are a bit complicated.”

Zhang Mingwei immediately replied, “The main person Chairman Gu is entertaining should be a good friend of his. He looks about the same age as Chairman Gu and seems relatively guileless.”

“As for the others…”

Zhang Mingwei paused and made a subtle gesture to Chu Zhengnan. “Based on their clothes and their bearing, they are most likely…” He trailed off, letting the gesture speak for itself.

Chu Zhengnan’s expression didn’t change when he saw Zhang Mingwei’s gesture. He just gave a slight nod to show he understood.

“Do you recognize them?”

Chu Zhengnan asked calmly.

“Hmm…”

“They’re probably not top brass from the municipal or district bureaus.”

Zhang Mingwei replied in a low voice, “When we were receiving Chairman Gu just now, I and several other vice presidents were present. If they were really top leaders from the municipal or district bureaus, even if we didn’t know them by name, their faces would have seemed familiar.”

“In a moment, you go in first and ask Chairman Gu for his instructions. See if…”

Chu Zhengnan was about to give Zhang Mingwei a few more instructions when he heard a girl’s angry shout in the distance. His gaze instinctively flickered in that direction.

He initially didn’t think much of it, assuming it was just another drunk customer harassing a girl. In a place of vice and pleasure like theirs, similar incidents happened almost daily. After all, not everyone could hold their liquor, and some people tended to… transform after a few drinks.

However, as his eyes swept over and he saw the face of the girl who had just shouted, he froze as if struck by lightning. His face instantly darkened to a terrifying shade.

Without a moment’s hesitation, he bolted toward the commotion, his speed rivaling a hundred-meter sprint.

“You little bitch, you came to a place like the Platinum Association, and now you’re playing the fucking innocent act with me? Look at the slutty way you’re dressed. I’d say you’re just here to hook a man.”

“Stop playing hard to get with me. Just let me fuck—”

Gao Hailong dropped his pretense, his mind completely clouded by lust. All he could think about was having Jiang Ruan, picturing her long legs thrown over his shoulders as he thrust into her wildly.

But before he could finish his vile words, his vision suddenly blurred. He felt as if he’d been hit by a speeding train, his entire body flying several meters before a sharp, intense pain erupted in his chest.

“Hurk!”

In an instant, he threw up all the alcohol and food he’d consumed earlier, the vomit flecked with blood.

“Who was that!”

Gao Hailong retched a few more times. Then, his eyes burning with fury, he looked toward Jiang Ruan, wanting to see who was so damn audacious as to kick him.

It was only when he saw Chu Zhengnan’s face, a mask of pure fury, that his own rage was extinguished as if doused by a bucket of ice-cold water.

“Pres… Nan…”

“President Nan!”

At that moment, Gao Hailong was struck dumb. He never imagined the person who kicked him would be Chu Zhengnan. Facing Chu Zhengnan’s murderous gaze, his heart filled with icy dread.

Chu Zhengnan!

The younger brother of Chu Zhengxiong, Chairman of the Xingchuan International Group!

Cold and ruthless!

Vicious and merciless!

During Xingchuan International Group’s early years of expansion, Chu Zhengnan had been the Group’s sharp edge, earning a fearsome reputation in certain circles in Beichun.

Yet this was the “big shot” who was now bowing his head deferentially before the very woman he had just called a “little bitch.”

In that instant, Gao Hailong felt his world go black.

‘It’s over!’

‘I’ve really screwed up this time!’

Gao Hailong, whose mind had been clouded by lust just moments before, was now completely sober.

He recalled the warning Jiang Ruan had given him earlier. He’d thought she was just bluffing, but looking at the current situation, it seemed she really had the power to back it up.

“Miss Jiang, I am so sorry.”

Chu Zhengnan said in a low voice, “To think that you were disturbed here… We will absolutely ensure this matter is resolved to your satisfaction.”

While Chu Zhengnan was apologizing to Jiang Ruan, Zhang Mingwei—who had run over behind Chu Zhengnan without understanding what was happening—finally got a clear look at Jiang Ruan’s face. He nearly had a heart attack.

He had been there that day, as a mid-level manager of the group, when Gu Heng came to Xingchuan International Group to handle the equity transfer.