God-Level All-rounder Expert
Chapter 721 - 791: Bowing Down

Chapter 721: Chapter 791: Bowing Down

Fang Yi’s arrival made Sun Jiancheng and Sun Zhihong involuntarily look over. They didn’t know who Fang Yi was, only feeling peeved by his disdainful remarks.

Sun Zhihong sneered, "Who do you think you are? Are the seven young masters something you can casually claim?" Even for him, meeting any of the seven was a difficult task, let alone this nobody before them.

Yes, Sun Zhihong regarded Fang Yi as a nobody, not knowing that this so-called nobody had once competed with four of the young masters in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, thoroughly crushing them.

Fang Yi had come to the second floor hall when he overheard the uncle and nephew’s conversation with Ying Zheng. He initially thought the Chamber of Commerce demanding money was not a big deal, as long as it wasn’t excessive; parting with some cash to get rid of them seemed appropriate.

Yet the uncle and nephew’s outrageous demand enlightened Fang Yi on what was meant by insatiable greed; casually mentioning tens of millions, they were clearly picking on Ying Zheng.

To bully Ying Zheng and Rong Quan was to bully him, Fang Yi.

Fang Yi slowly approached the pair, casting a glance at the uncle and nephew before smiling lightly, "Good day, I am Fang Yi. I just happened to overhear that upon opening your mouths you demand forty million. I wonder if I heard that right."

Sun Jiancheng said, "You heard right. It’s forty million indeed, and that’s just the start. If you want to do business in Tianjing, you’ll pay twenty million a month. Otherwise... our Chamber of Commerce guarantees that you won’t be able to continue your business."

Fang Yi chuckled, "Are you backed by the seven young masters?"

Sun Zhihong scoffed, "What, you want to see the seven young masters? With your nobody status, you wish to meet them? You’re dreaming."

Fang Yi’s expression remained calm, "How should I put it? I do occasionally enjoy dreaming. I truly wish to meet these seven young masters you speak of."

Sun Zhihong, provoked by this, slammed the table. "Idiot, stop dreaming and save yourself from becoming a joke!"

Fang Yi did not get angry. Instead, he smiled, took a few steps, and approached Sun Hongzhi.

When Fang Yi stood before Sun Hongzhi, a formidable sense of oppression struck Sun Zhihong. This had nothing to do with anything else than Fang Yi’s gaze and aura, which were intimidating.

However, Sun Zhihong, having seen the world, composed himself and coldly said, "What, feeling like getting physical? Go ahead, try me. Here in Tianjing, I have connections. Lay a finger on me and the Guard Department will be on you in no time."

Fang Yi shook his head, "I won’t be hitting you, but someone will take care of you."

Not long after these words fell, the sound of high heels clicked closer, and soon a beautiful silhouette appeared. Upon Lin Xueru’s arrival, she drew the attention of every man there.

Holding a lady’s cigar between her fingers, Lin Xueru walked up to Fang Yi and asked, "What are you up to now?"

"Nothing much. Someone is bullying me, and you’ve got to stand up for me," Fang Yi said with a smile.

Lin Xueru was stunned by these words, standing still as if she were a statue, looking as uncomfortable as though she had swallowed a fly. After a few seconds, Lin Xueru stared at Fang Yi as if he were a ghost, her gaze exceedingly strange.

You’ve been bullied? You get bullied? I don’t believe it, I simply refuse to believe it!

Indeed, Lin Xueru was incredulous. She knew this man was never one to be bullied, it’s always been him doing the bullying. To say he was bullied was the joke of the century.

Lin Xueru turned her head and glanced at Sun Jiancheng and Sun Zhihong. She didn’t recognize Sun Zhihong, but she did have some memory of Sun Jiancheng. After pondering for a moment, she slightly furrowed her brows, "Are you the vice-chairman of the Chamber of Commerce?"

Sun Jiancheng had recognized Lin Xueru the moment she walked in. As the Lin Family’s heiress, her renown in Tianjing was well-known, and he had had the privilege to see her a few times, naturally leaving a deep impression.

It was precisely when he saw Lin Xueru approaching Fang Yi that Sun Jiancheng’s heart lurched, feeling a stone sinking within. He had never expected Fang Yi to know Lin Xueru.

Just as Sun Jiancheng was about to speak, Sun Zhihong suddenly said, "Indeed, my second uncle is the vice-chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, and my father is the chairman. And who might you be?" His tone was quite scornful.

"Zhihong!" Sun Jiancheng barked.

Sun Zhihong turned around in confusion, looking towards Sun Jiancheng.

"Don’t you know who this is? This is Lin Xueru, the Lin Family’s eldest daughter!" Sun Jiancheng said with a heavy tone.

In an instant, Sun Hongzhi’s face changed dramatically. Although he had not met Lin Xueru, he had at least heard her name, because her name was almost as formidable as the city’s top seven young masters.

Sun Zhihong quickly realized he had made a crucial mistake and his spirits plummeted. A sycophantic smile suddenly appeared on his face, completely different from the prideful disdain he had shown before. His ability to change his attitude was as fast as flipping through a book.

"My apologies, my apologies, Miss Lin, it’s my fault, Sun Zhihong, for not recognizing a great person. I had a few too many drinks just now, my head wasn’t clear. If I was disrespectful, please forgive me."

Sun Zhihong hurriedly apologized, bending at the waist in a groveling manner.

Sun Jiancheng also followed with an apology, "Yes, yes, Miss Lin, you’re magnanimous. My nephew is still young, I hope you can overlook this."

What’s most important in Tianjing?

----- Relationships!

What’s most fearsome in Tianjing?

------ Power!

What most demonstrates status in Tianjing?

------ Identity!

Who was Lin Xueru? The Lin Family’s eldest daughter; even the Chamber of Commerce’s president would show her respect, let alone Sun Jiancheng and his nephew. If they continued to be obstinate now, they would only be asking for trouble.

Lin Xueru didn’t immediately respond. She glanced at Fang Yi, which was an instinctive action on her part to seek his opinion. However, she saw Fang Yi’s face was tranquil with a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.

With Lin Xueru’s understanding of him, she already knew what Fang Yi meant. She turned to the uncle and nephew, "But he said, you two bullied him."

Sun Jiancheng said with a bitter face, "Please, Miss Lin, don’t take it to heart. I, Sun Jiancheng, apologize to him."

However, Sun Zhihong’s face showed reluctance, which Fang Yi took note of. Fang Yi lit a cigarette and silently waited, saying nothing.

"Sir, I apologize, we were wrong, please forgive us," Sun Jiancheng said, bowing his head, but Sun Zhihong couldn’t bring himself to do the same. Sun Jiancheng quickly tugged at his nephew.

"I’m... sorry." With no other choice, Sun Zhihong had to lower his head.

Fang Yi exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "Then, about that monthly fee..."

Sun Jiancheng took a deep breath and said, "We won’t take a cent."

Fang Yi smiled and said, "How could that be okay? By not taking a cent, you’re putting me on the opposing side of the seven elite youths. Let’s do this: I have to show some sort of goodwill, Ying Zheng."

Ying Zheng naturally understood Fang Yi’s intention. He handed the bank card from earlier back.

Fang Yi smiled and placed the bank card into Sun Zhihong’s pocket, saying, "From now on, let’s stay out of each other’s way, shall we?"