Chapter 61: Cripple One of Your Own Arms, and Follow Me!

Tang Chen finally pulled back his fist. He patted Third Master Chen’s face with his palm, a smile in his eyes, and said, “So, idiot, still want to act tough in front of me?”

Third Master Chen rubbed his chest, then struggled for a long time before sitting back down on the sofa. Panting heavily, he said, “What exactly… do you want?”

From Third Master Chen’s words, one could easily hear deep helplessness. Indeed, he had started his life on the streets in his early twenties. After nearly thirty years of struggling, he had gone from a small-time thug to becoming the boss now. The fiery passion and drive from his youth were long gone. Now, he just wanted to fool around with young women and make some money to spend.

But who could have guessed he would run into a fierce god like Tang Chen? Not only was he, a man in his forties or fifties, beaten so badly by a young kid, but he was also humiliated like this. He had really lost all face!

Perhaps this was the so-called principle: you reap what you sow in this life?

Tang Chen hadn’t expected this old guy to look so defeated. He couldn’t help but feel amused and said, “Old fool, a wise man knows when to yield. Actually, Young Master doesn’t really want much. It’s bad enough that your people messed with me first, but you actually sent someone to the Police Station to cause trouble for me. I can’t swallow that anger.”

Third Master Chen gave a bitter smile and said self-mockingly, “The younger generation is formidable. I, Chen Laosan, have lived most of my life and never thought I would fall into the hands of a kid like you. But you really have nerve. This time, I truly lost. If you want to kill or cut me up, just do it.”

Tang Chen shook his head and said, “You’ve got it wrong. Young Master is not the kind of person who likes to kill. I’m very low-key. Actually, today, Young Master just came to teach you a lesson, to let you know that there are some people you can’t afford to offend. Besides, at first, I really did want to kill you, but I’ve changed my mind now. Do you know why? Not because you acted like a hero, but because Young Master thinks you’re too pitiful.”

Third Master Chen gave another bitter smile. He wanted to argue back but found he had no strength to do so. His life was in this kid’s hands; it seemed it didn’t matter how much Tang Chen insulted or mocked him.

Third Master Chen’s hands trembled as he pulled a cigarette from his pocket. He lit it, took a drag, and asked again, “Then what exactly do you want? I, Third Master Chen, am no stranger to this life. I’m not someone who can’t accept defeat.”

Tang Chen’s eyes changed, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth. He said, “Very simple. You cripple one of your own hands, and then follow me.”

Third Master Chen spat the cigarette out of his mouth onto the floor. Then he burst out laughing and said, “Kid, I admit you’re very impressive, but don’t you think your condition is too much? If you asked me to cripple both hands, I could understand that. But why do you think I would agree to follow you? Is it because I’m afraid of death? Let me tell you, from the first day I started this life, I stopped caring about my life. If you want my body, weighing over a hundred and eighty pounds, just take it!”

Tang Chen smiled, looking casual but with a threatening tone, and said, “Third Master Chen—no, Chen Idiot—do you think death is the worst thing in the world? You’re wrong. I won’t take your life so easily; I’ll make you wish you were dead! I’ll give you two choices: either follow Young Master, cripple one of your own arms, or keep acting tough until the end, and I’ll cripple all four of your limbs, gouge out your eyes, and cut off your balls! Choose one yourself.”

So ruthless! Even Third Master Chen, someone who had lived by the blade, couldn’t help but shiver upon hearing this. Too ruthless! This kid was too ruthless! Talking about crippling limbs and cutting off balls as if he were butchering a pig!

“You…” Third Master Chen looked up and met Tang Chen’s gaze. The latter frowned slightly, and the killing intent in his eyes sent chills down his spine. Tang Chen said, “You can tell yourself that I’m just trying to scare you, or that I don’t have the ability to do it.”

Third Master Chen swore he had never seen such a fierce look in his life. The feeling when their eyes met was like staring into the eyes of a wolf—full of aggression and cruelty.

Gulp!

Third Master Chen silently swallowed, sweat beading on his forehead. He was scared. Third Master Chen, who had calmly faced dozens of men with knives chasing him down several streets without flinching, had now lost to Tang Chen’s glare!

Was Tang Chen just trying to scare him? No, this kid had first killed his trusted subordinate Guan Jialong as soon as he arrived, then forcefully knocked out Fat Dragon. This kid was oozing arrogance and coldness all the time!

As for not having the ability, Third Master Chen treated that as a joke. Nonsense, if such a ruthless character didn’t have the ability to kill him, then who did?

“Why do you want me to follow you?” Third Master Chen gritted his teeth and asked this question. The underlying meaning of the question was that he was yielding. Yes, this guy had finally given in.

Tang Chen smiled with satisfaction. Then he took the pack of cigarettes from Third Master Chen’s pocket, lit one, put it in his mouth, blew a smoke ring, and said, “Third Master Chen, I know what you want to ask. You just want to know if there are any benefits in following me, right? I’ll be honest with you: there aren’t any. I’m still a student; I don’t even know what I’ll do in the future.”

Third Master Chen felt like vomiting blood. Damn it, you can’t give me anything, yet you want me to follow you? Are you just messing with me?

Tang Chen could tell what Third Master Chen was thinking, but he didn’t explain. Instead, he said, “Third Master Chen, you spent a lot of money decorating this Bar, right?”

Third Master Chen didn’t understand the point, but afraid of angering the other, he obediently replied, “Yes, this Bar is my main base, so I spent some money on the decoration.”

Tang Chen nodded and said to the System in his mind, “System, transfer one billion to this guy’s account.”

“Respected System, the transfer has been completed,” the System replied.

Ding!

Chen Laosan’s Mobile Phone chimed. Tang Chen said to him, “Check your text message. Is it a transfer notification from the bank?”

Chen Laosan was puzzled. How did this guy know about his text messages? He opened the message and, sure enough, it was a bank notification. But when he saw the long string of numbers at the end, he was dumbfounded!

“One… one billion!” Third Master Chen exclaimed, his face full of disbelief. How could one billion appear in his account? Suddenly, he remembered what Tang Chen had just said. Could it be…

“That’s right, that small change was transferred to you by Young Master. I’ll be coming here often from now on. Use that petty cash to make the place more luxurious.” Tang Chen saw the questioning look in Third Master Chen’s eyes and nodded to confirm that he was the one who transferred it.

Tang Chen’s casual words stirred up huge waves in Third Master Chen’s heart. One billion was small change? Damn it, and he called it pocket money? Wow, this kid wasn’t just violent; he was a rich second-generation heir too!

“Why… why did you give me so much money?” Although Third Master Chen felt the question was stupid, he still had to ask.

Tang Chen curled his lips and then said seriously, “Although Young Master can’t give you anything right now, and I can’t make your Gang more powerful or anything, I just want to tell you: Young Master’s style is this high. Follow me, and you’ll definitely get a share of the rewards!”

Third Master Chen listened in a daze. After a moment, he threw his phone on the sofa, picked up a wine bottle from the table, smashed it, and then stabbed the broken bottle into his own arm.

“Ah!” Third Master Chen let out a muffled roar. The veins on his forehead bulged. He was a tough man and didn’t make a sound. Then he pulled out the broken bottle, knelt down with a thud, and said, “Young Master Tang, my life, Chen Laosan’s life, is yours from now on.”

Tang Chen nodded with satisfaction and then said authoritatively, “Good. Following Young Master will be the wisest decision you’ve ever made in your life!”

“I believe it,” Third Master Chen said without any resentment. In his view, even if Young Master Tang was just a student now, someone who could casually take out one billion would surely be no ordinary person in the future.

What he didn’t know was that the decision he made at this moment would eventually make him the second-in-command of the Tang Group, enjoying great prestige—second only to one person, above thousands of others!

Of course, that was all for later.

After leaving the Charm Bar, Tang Chen was in a great mood. He had subdued Third Master Chen, the underworld boss. Although it wasn’t very useful at the moment, he had his own plans.

“Respected Host, why didn’t you kill Third Master Chen? It doesn’t match your personality,” the System asked curiously. Had the Host changed today? That didn’t seem scientific.

The System thought that, given the Host’s vengeful nature, he would definitely have killed Third Master Chen. So why hadn’t he? What was going on?

Tang Chen gave a sly smile and said, “Want to know? I’m not telling you.”

System: “…”

The System didn’t know that Tang Chen had done this entirely to complete that long-term High-level Mission. This move was to keep a backup plan for himself.

Tang Chen checked the time and saw it was already around four o’clock. He remembered that Yang Mi might wake up soon. If she found him missing, she would worry again, so he quickly left the place.

At the city airport, a plane from the United States arrived. A man wearing a black trench coat, black sunglasses, and combat boots on his feet stepped out. He was tall with sharp, distinct facial features. He took off his sunglasses, revealing eyes as sharp as blades.

“I’m back, Dad. Wait for me!” The man’s face darkened as he remembered something. He took out his Mobile Phone and made a call. When the call connected, he said to the other side, “Little Shao, your brother is back. I’m heading to the hospital right now!”