Chapter 63: Idiot, have you brought your brain with you before stepping out?

At the Swan Lake Throne, Zhang Xin was quietly waiting outside the door. Many female employees were also standing in two lines, quietly waiting for Tang Chen’s arrival.

Standing next to Zhang Xin was Boss Wei, the owner of Swan Lake Throne. Swan Lake Throne had opened for several phases, and guests who warranted the big boss personally coming out to welcome were rare. Tang Chen was probably the first one.

Screech!

At that moment, the extravagant battle car drifted to a stop in front of everyone. Both car doors automatically rose, and Tang Chen and Yang Mi got out hand in hand.

Zhang Xin quickly waved to the girls behind him. All the girls promptly unfurled a red banner that read, “Welcome Young Master Tang for inspection!” The scene was even more impressive than when leaders visited the countryside.

Zhang Xin was the first to step forward and said respectfully, “Young Master Tang, you’re here.”

Tang Chen nodded, glanced at the female sales staff, smiled, and said helplessly, “Manager Zhang, there’s no need for such a grand display. I just wanted to come take a look at my house, that’s all.”

Manager Zhang laughed and said, “It’s necessary, it’s necessary. If it were someone else, it might be different, but for you, Young Master Tang, such a welcome is a must. This must be your wife. Hello.”

Tang Chen smiled and put his arm around Yang Mi’s shoulder, saying, “We’re not married yet. For now, she’s this young master’s woman, but marriage is just a matter of time.”

After the incident at Junyue, Yang Mi had grown accustomed to Tang Chen attracting grand scenes wherever he went. She rolled her eyes at his domineering attitude, smiled at Manager Zhang, and said, “Hello, Manager Zhang. Don’t listen to his nonsense. I’m just his girlfriend.”

Manager Zhang chuckled and said, “Yes, yes, but girlfriends eventually become wives.” Remembering something, he quickly said to Tang Chen, “Young Master Tang, this is Boss Wei, the owner of Swan Lake Throne. Boss Wei, this is Young Master Tang, the one who bought twenty-three villas.”

Boss Wei was still stunned by Tang Chen’s cool sports car and his young age. Hearing Zhang Xin’s introduction, he quickly stepped forward and extended his hand, saying, “So you are Young Master Tang? I’ve long heard of your great name.”

Tang Chen reached out and shook his hand. He smiled faintly and said, “Yes, I am Young Master Tang, but I dare not accept such high praise. I’m just an ordinary person.”

Boss Wei and Zhang Xin laughed. The former said, “You really are quite humorous. Although Zhang Xin mentioned you were young, seeing you in person still surprised me. Truly young and accomplished.”

Tang Chen was a bit impatient with such business niceties, but he didn’t want to disrespect Boss Wei. He said, “Boss Wei, let’s skip the small talk. Please take this young master to see my villas.”

“Yes, yes, I’ll take you there personally.” If anyone else had spoken to Boss Wei like that, he would certainly have been angry. But with Tang Chen, it was different. Firstly, Tang Chen’s financial power was something Boss Wei didn’t dare offend. Secondly, Boss Wei figured that since the man was so rich, it was only natural for him to have a somewhat arrogant temper.

After all, in these times, those with money were the bosses. That was an unchanging truth.

Tang Chen responded with an unhurried “Hmm,” and then, under Boss Wei’s personal guidance, they arrived at the villa area. It had to be said that Zhang Xin’s work was quite satisfying to Tang Chen. One word described it: it very much matched Tang Chen’s style. The decoration was magnificent and splendid.

Yang Mi was dazzled by what she saw and asked Tang Chen, “Tang Chen, are all these villas yours? How much money did this cost?”

Tang Chen grabbed her arm and made her look at him. He smiled and said, “Darling, didn’t this young master say? Money is no problem for this young master. This young master has so much money, what’s the point if I don’t spend it? In a few days, we’ll go home to see your parents and have them move here to live. It’s decided.”

Yang Mi’s eyes grew misty. Moved, she hugged Tang Chen and said, “Tang Chen, you’re so good to me.”

Tang Chen saw Boss Wei and Zhang Xin looking at them with knowing expressions and felt a bit awkward. However, his face was thick enough that he didn’t mind. Patting Yang Mi’s back, he said to Boss Wei and the manager, “Boss Wei, Manager Zhang, decorating these villas like this must have cost you quite a bit, right?”

Tang Chen was no fool. Decorating to this extent meant the money he had given was definitely not enough. Clearly, Boss Wei had spent extra to please him.

Boss Wei chuckled and said, “It’s nothing. As long as Young Master Tang lives happily and with face, that’s what matters.”

Tang Chen quite enjoyed such flattery. He said, “Boss Wei, Manager Zhang, this young master is someone who repays kindness. This young master will remember your goodness and find a way to compensate you in the future.”

Boss Wei was thrilled inside. Compensation from a big tycoon—just hearing it was enough to excite anyone. He said, “Young Master Tang, you’re too kind. This is what we should do.”

Tang Chen was about to say more when Yang Mi’s mobile phone rang. Yang Mi took out her phone and saw it was her mother calling. She quickly answered, “Hello, Mom, what’s wrong? What? Our supermarket is surrounded? How did that happen? Okay, I’ll come back right away!” With that, she hung up.

Tang Chen quickly grabbed her hand and asked, “Yang Mi, what happened? Did my mother-in-law run into trouble?”

Yang Mi said anxiously, “Tang Chen, my mom called and said some neighborhood thugs are gathered in front of our supermarket causing trouble. What should we do, what should we do?”

Tang Chen comforted her, “Don’t worry. This young master will go back with you to take a look.” Then he said to Boss Wei and the manager, “Boss Wei, something happened at my mother-in-law’s house. I’m going back to check on it.”

Boss Wei could also see the urgency of the situation and quickly said, “Okay, Young Master Tang. Do you need our help?”

Tang Chen waved his hand and said, “No need. How dare they mess with my mother-in-law’s house? These bastards must have a death wish.” With that, he took Yang Mi and left.

Boss Wei and Zhang Xin were left behind, looking at each other and then around in bewilderment.

Tang Chen took Yang Mi into the extravagant battle car and headed straight to Yang Mi’s home. Yang Mi’s family ran a small supermarket at the entrance of an alley. The business wasn’t particularly booming, but it managed to cover the household expenses. Yang Mi’s father was often away on business and couldn’t take care of the family much. Only Yang Mi and her mother lived at home.

Yang Mi had always been filial, so when she heard something had happened at home, she was so worried she almost cried.

At that moment, in front of Yang Mi’s family supermarket, more than ten young thugs with yellow and black hair stood arrogantly. Their leader had hair like Ichigo Kurosaki from Shinigami. He was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old and looked very full of himself.

This guy was called A Cai. Although his name sounded plain, he was somewhat well-known in this small area. He was considered a gang boss, with several dozen brothers under him. However, this gang boss didn’t seem to be doing too well, since even collecting protection money required his personal appearance.

Standing on his left and right were his right-hand men, Yuwen Hang and Liu Miao. Both were idiots, but when it came to fighting, they were fierce and dared to strike lethally.

Facing them was Yang Mi’s mother. Yang Mi’s mother was about forty-five or forty-six years old. She held a spatula and looked ready to fight these scoundrels with her life. Surrounding them were neighbors from all around, some pointing and commenting, others shaking their heads and sighing.

“Listen up, you old woman! Either hand over the protection money nicely today, or we’ll smash your little shop!” A Cai spat arrogantly, tilting his head and twisting his mouth.

Yang Mi’s mother shouted angrily, “Go ahead and smash it! Come on, smash it! I don’t believe you dare do anything to my supermarket in broad daylight. I don’t believe there’s no law in this society!”

“These little thugs are really disgusting. Last time, they came to my house to collect protection money.”

“Zhang Er’s dad, did you pay?”

“Pay my foot! Our dog Wangcai scared them off!”

“Call the police! Otherwise, Yang Mi’s mom is definitely going to suffer today. These people are capable of anything!”

The residents chattered among themselves. A Cai stomped his foot and said, “Old woman, I gave you face but you didn’t want it, huh? Then don’t blame me! Brothers, smash this supermarket!”

Screech!

Just then, a sharp braking sound was heard. A black, cool sports car stopped. Yang Mi got out of the car and hurried to her mother’s side. She asked worriedly, “Mom, are you okay? You scared me to death!”

Yang Mi’s mom shook her head and said, “Mom’s fine. They wouldn’t dare do anything to me.”

“Oho, what a little beauty! Alright, fine—we don’t have to smash the supermarket if you don’t pay the protection money, but your daughter has to come with me!” A Cai shouted arrogantly.

“Idiot, have you brought your own brain with you before stepping out?” Tang Chen casually walked over at that moment and uttered disdainfully.