"Uh, this..."

Xu Fan's words were like a sharp needle, piercing directly through Zhou Dasheng's crestfallen expression.

At nearly sixty years old, having navigated the business world for decades and often called an old fox, he was at this moment looking into these young eyes, only to find that he couldn't fathom his thoughts at all.

Yunsheng Villa was the biggest bargaining chip Zhou Dasheng was willing to put forth, enduring the agony of cutting flesh, all in hopes that the matter would end there and not spread to the entire Zhou Family.

But now, it seemed that Xu Fan was not quite appreciative.

It took Zhou Dasheng quite a while before he squeezed a smile back onto his face.

"Mr. Xu, look, if you need something else, my Zhou Family will try our best to arrange it for you."

Zhou Zidong was his own grandson. Could he just give up a pair of legs because Xu Fan, an outsider, asked for them?

Where would that leave Zhou Dasheng's face in Shanghai after this?

Zhou Dasheng was now smiling amiably at Xu Fan, playing Tai Chi with his words.

"It seems that Clan Leader Zhou has some misunderstandings about me, Xu Fan."

Xu Fan tapped on the celadon cup on the table, his gaze shifting to Zhou Dasheng.

"Do I look like the kind of person who makes exorbitant demands? Hm?"

"Mr. Xu, you are being..."

Before Zhou Dasheng could appease him, Xu Fan waved his hand and said, "In my opinion, your esteemed son might not have made things clear to you."

"Clan Leader Zhou, let me repeat it for you today, Zhou Zidong's intention was to kill me, Xu Fan."

After saying this, Xu Fan smiled and asked Zhou Dasheng, "Clan Leader Zhou, if you were in my shoes, what would you do in this situation?"

"This..."

Zhou Dasheng awkwardly twisted his mouth. Xu Fan, at this moment, was like an unsheathed sword—who would have the chance to beat around the bush with him?

"I came from Jinling to Shanghai not seeking grand ambitions, but at the very least, I need to protect myself."

"If others do not offend me, I do not offend them, but if others offend me, how could the problem be solved with just a villa?"

"Do you think, Clan Leader Zhou, that there are no problems in the world that can't be solved with money? Or are you reminding me that since your Zhou Family could afford to send a Yunsheng Villa, you could also afford to hire a more expensive assassin?"

Xu Fan's every word sent shivers down Zhou Dasheng's spine, the young man posing a challenge far beyond his expectations.

At this moment, looking at Xu Fan, he didn't know how to explain.

Xu Fan glanced at Zhou Dasheng and said, "Clan Leader Zhou, since you want to apologize to me, then show me the sincerity of your apology."

"Within half an hour, I want Zhou Zidong kneeling in front of me, with his legs broken."

Like a thunderbolt striking overhead, Zhou Dasheng stared blankly at Xu Fan, unable to believe how resolute his stance was.

Now was not the time for playing Tai Chi. Zhou Dasheng's expression darkened as he looked at Xu Fan and asked, "Mr. Xu, breaking both legs—this would ruin my grandson's life. Aren't you being a bit too cruel?"

Before Xu Fan could answer, Han Dongxu, who was beside him, spoke up, "Clan Leader Zhou, compared to your grandson who readily takes lives, my boss's demand is hardly excessive."

Slap!

This sarcastic remark tore through Zhou Dasheng's facade; he slammed his palm on the desk with a fury that sent his gaze stabbing toward Han Dongxu.

"Han Dongxu? What are you worth! How dare you speak to me like that?"

The old fox was clearly sending a warning signal by sizing him up, trying to shake the tiger from the mountain. Xu Fan gestured for Han Dongxu not to stand up.

"Clan Leader Zhou, why are you scolding my man? What he said is not the slightest bit wrong."

Xu Fan looked at Zhou Dasheng's face, flushed with anger, and smiled, "If others do not offend me, I do not offend them. I've already mentioned this principle to you, Clan Leader Zhou."

"If Clan Leader Zhou is willing to drag your entire Zhou Family with you, I am willing to accompany you," Xu Fan said.

"You!"

At this point, Xu Fan's words were crystal clear, and if he kept dawdling, he feared the entire Zhou Family would be doomed.

Standing up in anger, yet under Xu Fan's gaze, he sat down obediently once again.

"Fine... I'll have him come over now."

Zhou Dasheng sighed, finally conceding.

If his momentary recklessness jeopardized the future of the entire Zhou Family, he would become the sinner of the Zhou Family!

This time, the mistake Zhou Zidong had made would have to be borne by Zhou Zidong himself.

After giving a servant a look, the servant quickly ran out as instructed and began to notify Zhou Zidong.

Once the servant had relayed the message, he returned and informed Zhou Dasheng in a quiet voice.

"Mr. Xu, rest assured, the person will be brought to you within half an hour," the servant said.

Zhou Dasheng gave a wry smile and relayed the message to Xu Fan.

Less than twenty minutes passed when they heard hurried footsteps outside.

Zhou Zidong rushed in, looking frantic.

"Grandfather, is it that kid...?"

He had burst into the hall, high-spirited, thinking that his grandfather had resolved everything with his powerful hands, but upon seeing Xu Fan sitting there, Zhou Zidong's smiling face instantly turned pale.

"How... how can he be here?"

Zhou Zidong quickly sought clarification from his grandfather about the current situation, but Zhou Dasheng did not give him the chance.

"Kneel down!"

Zhou Dasheng glared angrily at Zhou Zidong and rebuked him.

At this point, Zhou Zidong was panic-stricken, unable to react in time.

With a thud, he knelt down right there in the hall.

"Mr. Xu, I have brought the person to you. Since this kid has made such a grave mistake, he must be punished," Zhou Dasheng said.

"Today, I will carry out your request and break both of his legs, to serve as an example! And if my Zhou Family dares to wrong you in the slightest in the future, you may take this old man's life too!"

"Grandfather! You...!"

Zhou Zidong watched in horror as his grandfather made promises to Xu Fan like a grandchild, losing three of his six senses in fright!

In his panic, he tried to get up and run away, but before he could escape the hall, the surrounding henchmen pressed him to the ground!

"Grandfather! Why are you helping this guy harm me!"

"Xu! You just wait! I won't let you off!"

Struggling fiercely, Zhou Zidong cursed loudly!

Even now, his rage-filled eyes did not overlook Zhou Dasheng, who had tried his utmost to protect him this time.

Such a gaze from his own grandson made Zhou Dasheng feel a profound sense of heartache.

The calamity was Zhou Zidong's doing; all because he did not have the good sense to avoid kicking an iron plate he never should have touched.

Looking at Zhou Zidong with a heavy heart, Zhou Dasheng commanded: "Don't delay any longer... proceed."

If you find any errors ( broken links, non-standard content, etc.. ), Please let us know < report chapter > so we can fix it as soon as possible.