CHAPTER 41: CHAPTER 40: DON’T MESS WITH HIM

Zhang Qishan shook his head with a bitter smile; he’d known it would turn out this way. If money could sway Yang Chen, then he wouldn’t be the Yang Chen Zhang Qishan was familiar with.

"Alright then." Zhang Qishan’s face couldn’t hide his disappointment.

Even Wei Qingzhong was beginning to feel a little curious; what on earth was Yang Chen capable of that made Zhang Qishan hold him in such high regard?

"And what about my father’s illness..." Zhang Qishan looked at Yang Chen with hope.

Yang Chen thought for a moment, then said blandly, "Find some time and bring him over."

Zhang Qishan was overjoyed, "Thank you so much, Young Brother Yang! If you ever need anything in the future, you can contact me directly. Whatever it is, I, Zhang Qishan, won’t hesitate to help!"

As he spoke, Zhang Qishan handed a gold-embossed business card to Yang Chen.

Seeing the card, Wei Qingzhong couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows.

He knew this was Zhang Qishan’s private card, specially reserved for interactions with those of the same rank in his EMBA executive class. This card allowed contact with Zhang Qishan anytime, anywhere!

He hadn’t expected Zhang Qishan to hold Yang Chen in such esteem!

With repeated thanks, Zhang Qishan left with Zhang Shaoting.

Wei Qingzhong went out to see them off.

Wei Xueqing looked at Yang Chen with a face full of curiosity, unsure about how to voice the many questions she had.

Yang Chen glanced at her, "You’re curious, aren’t you?"

"Absolutely not!" Wei Xueqing huffed coldly, hiding her expression as she turned to look out the window.

"That’s good, saves me from explaining." With that, Yang Chen turned and walked towards the screen.

"You!" Wei Xueqing turned her head to look at Yang Chen’s back, gritting her teeth in frustration.

At that moment, Yang Chen casually said, "I’ve seen him and his father in the hospital before. I displayed some ancient medical skills, and they think I’m a miracle doctor. After all, I was once a battlefield doctor and studied these real skills; treating Elder Zhang’s illness isn’t a difficult task."

Wei Xueqing listened and suddenly realized everything became clear.

Right then, Yang Chen had already walked behind the screen, and his figure was out of sight.

Wei Xueqing pursed her lips, thinking Yang Chen wasn’t all that annoying.

...

Inside the Bentley Mulsanne.

Zhang Shaoting was furious, "Dad! Do you know what you’re doing? You made me kneel for a bodyguard? You held down my leg in front of so many people so I couldn’t stand up; are you still my father? How could you treat me like this? I hate you!"

Zhang Qishan was unmoved, let out a cold snort, glanced at Zhang Shaoting, and said, "When you’re close to dying, you won’t be saying that to me."

Seeing his father’s icy gaze, Zhang Shaoting shivered and asked, "Why?"

"Do you think I, Zhang Qishan, have feared anyone all these years? Have I ever bowed to someone? Your grandfather is so old, who wouldn’t greet him with respect on sight? Don’t you know our Zhang family’s status in Ningchuan?"

Zhang Qishan fired off several questions, leaving Zhang Shaoting bewildered.

He wasn’t a fool; his brain started working quickly.

The Zhang family’s assets and businesses in Ningchuan weren’t the largest but were indeed the most influential. In the hotel industry alone, their family was definitely number one!

Moreover, the Zhang family’s status among the various families in Ningchuan was also prominent. With what he knew, no family would dare disrespect theirs. At the very least, no one would disrespect his grandfather.

He remembered clearly that for his grandfather’s eightieth birthday, families from all over Ningchuan came, respectfully celebrating Elder Zhang’s birthday—their respectful attitude was undoubtedly genuine!

From what he saw, coupled with the Zhang family’s accumulated prestige and reputation in Ningchuan over the years, they feared no one.

No one at all!

Zhang Qishan had once told him this!

The Zhang family in Ningchuan feared no one, but must never be arrogant!

So why did Zhang Qishan act so fearful of Yang Chen?

Why is this?

Zhang Shaoting looked at Zhang Qishan, seeking answers.

Zhang Qishan looked at the driver and said to him, "Xiaochen, you’re one of us now. You know a lot about what I do every day. But what I’m about to say is important; forget what you hear, and if you didn’t hear it, so be it. Whatever you do, don’t let it slip, or blame only yourself for the consequence."

The driver shivered and promptly replied in a low voice, "Yes!"

Zhang Shaoting felt a chill climb up from the soles of his feet; he’d never seen his father like this before.

"Do you remember your Third Uncle?" Zhang Qishan looked out the window and asked.

"Third Uncle?" Zhang Shaoting thought aloud, "Is it the one who was sent away by Grandpa?"

Zhang Qishan sneered, "He wasn’t sent away by your Grandpa; he went to manage some overseas business."

"Oh oh!" Zhang Shaoting realized he knew far too little about his family.

Zhang Qishan sighed, feeling slightly disappointed with Zhang Shaoting.

Over the years, he’d been quite busy and had little time to educate Zhang Shaoting himself. But people make their own paths; growth depends on one’s inherent and external factors, and teaching isn’t all there is to it. Zhang Shaoting’s days spent drinking and playing, ignoring serious business, made Zhang Qishan gradually disappointed.

Regarding the family’s businesses and industries, Zhang Shaoting behaved like an outsider, knowing little.

"Your Third Uncle was mainly in Lijia Continent for the past few years, and he came back a few days ago."

Zhang Shaoting’s face lit up, "Third Uncle came back? When? Has he left?"

"He’s already left!" Zhang Qishan said calmly, "But he brought me back some important news."

That day, after meeting Yang Chen in the hospital, Zhang Qishan learned from Yang Chen that he was hosting a wedding banquet, so he wanted to seize the chance to get closer to Yang Chen, thus sending people to investigate Yang Chen’s background.

Initially, Yang Chen’s information showed up rather oddly, only indicating his role as a Guard without mention of discharge; there wasn’t much information.

Zhang Qishan didn’t pay it much mind, simply used the hospital’s cameras to capture Yang Chen’s image, and then sent people to find out where Yang Chen’s wedding banquet would be.

Once everything was arranged, and gifts were sent over, his third brother returned.

When Zhang Qicheng saw the photo on Zhang Qishan’s desk, he froze, staring at it for a long time with his complexion changing repeatedly, appearing strange.

Zhang Qishan sensed something odd and asked Zhang Qicheng, "Third Brother, do you know this person?"

Zhang Qicheng slowly turned to look at Zhang Qishan, squeezing out a rough voice from his throat, "Where is this man?"

Zhang Qishan clearly detected the tone of fear in Zhang Qicheng’s voice.

He knew what kind of business Zhang Qicheng was handling in Lijia Continent and that his brother had never feared anything since childhood. When had he ever behaved this way?

Zhang Qishan dared not conceal anything and shared the truth.

Zhang Qicheng stared at Zhang Qishan and simply said, "Don’t provoke him, or our Zhang family won’t be able to handle