Chapter 147 - Don’t Touch Those Women (1/2)

Chapter 147 - Dont Touch Those Women

Not very many in China would dare to drag a police inspector into a washroom to beat him up and treat him to the ‘nutritious liquid’ in the toilet bowl but Xia Lei did. This made him appear reckless, violent and brought him no advantage but he had his reasons.

Why would a rich man like Zhang Sen help him? He didn’t believe that it was out of goodwill. Zhang Sen didn’t care at all about the bit of money he had, so if it was not money, then what? It could be one of two things - his connections or his second identity as a consultant for Bureau 101.

It was impossible for Zhang Sen to know about his second identity but he would know for sure that he had someone helping him in Jing-Du. Zhang Sen must have had this in mind when he made friends with him and called him ‘Bro’.

Xu Lang had sneered and looked down on him in front of Zhang Sen so if he did nothing, Zhang Sen would look down on him too and the business introductions he had lined up would also fall through. That was why he had to do something and establish his power to let Zhang Sen and potential business partners like Lin Wen-De see his might. Xu Lang had to drink toilet bowl water for this.

He dared to beat Xu Lang up because he was not afraid of him taking revenge.

He was a consultant for Bureau 101 and not formally employed by them but Shi Bo-Ren valued him highly. He had just done a huge service to Bureau 101 by stealing industry secrets of the most advanced intelligent lathe in the world for them. With his status and capabilities, would Shi Bo-Ren allow a person like Xu Lang to put Xia Lei in prison? Furthermore, this was the period of time before China Industrial Group had finished building Josef’s intelligent lathe.

This was his attitude towards the matter - I’ve poked the hornet’s nest; are you going to help me? If you’re not, I won’t help you in the future either!

It would be an easy decision for Bureau 101. Shi Bo-Ren would not side with Xu Lang unless something was wrong with his head.

And so, Zhang Sen, Lin Wen-De and Ding Yun witnessed a powerful Xia Lei and were hard pressed to say that they weren’t impressed. If he dared to beat up an inspector like Xu Lang, then he was not afraid of his backer, Xu Zheng-Yi, at all.

Didn’t they want to see how good my connections were? Look now, my connections are so good I can beat Xu Lang up for fun!

Businessmen from ancient times have always bowed and scraped to powerful people, so much so that it was a characteristic of theirs. He had displayed his power tonight not just for the business connections but to send a message to everyone - Don’t mess with me!

Zhang Sen, Lin Wen-De and Ding Yun looked at Xia Lei with surprise and awe in their eyes.

The women accompanying the men in the private room were all staring at Xia Lei too. They had heard the screams and bits of conversation from the washroom and knew what had happened and that had thoroughly convinced them. Xia Lei had become an aggressive main lead in a movie in their eyes. His bearing, his handsome appearance and his violent methods had their hormones abuzz.

“So sorry, I forgot myself a little.” Xia Lei returned to the sofa and spoke with a smile.

Everyone else snapped back to reality.

Zhang Sen laughed, “Bro, that was…”

“Just some personal matter. I hope it hasn’t affected everyone’s moods?” Xia Lei appeared relaxed.

“No, no, it’s just that…” Zhang Sen spoke probingly, “Xu Lang is an inspector and he won’t just let this matter rest. What if he seeks revenge on you?”

Xia Lei spoke disinterestedly, “He’s just an inspector. I don’t care. He wants revenge? Well then, he can expect to be ruined.”

He wasn’t usually one to say such things but, every once in a while, these words were needed.

At that moment, Xu Lang walked out of the washroom. His head was dripping and his suit wet; he looked rather haggard.

“Xu Bro.” Zhang Sen walked to him. “What was that about? It’s all my fault - I didn’t know that there was this sort of conflict between you two or I’d not have invited you both to the same venue to sing and drink.”

Xu Lang spoke coldly, “Big Brother Sen, this has nothing to do with you. Don’t bother about it.” He pointed at Xia Lei and said fiercely, “He’s looking for an early grave and I’ll fulfil that wish!”

Xia Lei sneered and said nothing.

Zhang Sen cautioned him hypocritically, “Xu Bro, about this matter, could you maybe…”

“No, Big Brother Sen. I’ve said that this matter doesn’t concern you.” Xu Lang took out his phone and dialled a number, then put the phone to his ear and spoke loudly. “Wu, bring your men to Tuberose KTV immediately. A person needs to be arrested.”

He spoke loudly on purpose for everyone in the room to hear.

The atmosphere in the room became tense. It was very quiet and stifling.

Zhang Sen and everyone else looked at Xia Lei again, wanting to know how he’d react.

Xia Lei also took out his phone and dialled a number, then spoke mildly, “Hello… It’s me. I’m in a karaoke bar.”

Long Bing’s voice came from the phone. “Heh. Picked up some bad habits, have you? Never saw you going to those places before.”

“It’s to talk business. I can’t help it. I’m calling you about something.”

“What something?”

“You know a guy named Xu Lang?”

“Yes.”

“He wants to arrest me now.”

“What?” Long Bing sounded surprised. “Why?”

“I beat him up.”

“Why were you so reckless?”

“He’s called someone to come arrest me. My friends are next to me. I don’t want to be shamed in front of them.”

“You already knew the outcome so why did you do something so reckless? Didn’t I already tell you? Keep your calm. The things I’ve taught you, you…”

Xia Lei cut her off. “If I’m arrested and put behind bars by him I’ll quit. I’m not going to bother with the matter of China Industrial Group either.”

“You…”

“Xia Lei deliberately said ‘I’ll quit’ extra loudly for Zhang Sen and the others to hear.

Everyone had a question when they heard that - Did he have some sort of governmental pull in Jing-Du?

Long Bing’s voice came from the phone again. “Wait. I’ll settle this. No talking to me like this ever again. I don’t like it.”

“Nn.” A small smile appeared in the corners of Xia Lei’s lips. “You’re smart. You know why I’m talking to you like this.”

Long Bing was quiet for a bit before she let out a light laugh. “You’re getting more sly, huh. Makes me want to punch you.”

“Heh heh. Come over here if you’d like to punch me. Oh, right, I’ve sent the selfie stick you wanted via express mail. Remember to check your packages. Bye.” Xia Lei said goodbye and hung up.

The group of people stared oddly at Xia Lei. He was actually in the mood to talk about selfie sticks in this sort of setting?