Hearing Chen Xuan insist that he apologize, Lei Bin sneered. "Who the hell do you think you are, asking me to apologize? You’re looking for a death wish if I’ve ever seen one!"
Seeing him remain seated, Chen Xuan couldn’t be bothered with more empty talk. He turned to Huang Song and said, "Huang Song, go get Xiaoqian."
"What?" Huang Song’s face turned ghastly pale at the thought. How could he possibly pull Xiaoqian away from Lei Bin? It was like trying to extract a tooth from a tiger’s mouth.
Chen Xuan rebuked him, "You’re a man, aren’t you? What’s there to be afraid of? Do you want your girlfriend or not?"
The words made both Huang Song and Xiaoqian blush. It was only then that Xiaoqian truly understood how Huang Song felt about her. Seeing that face he had dreamed of day and night, a sudden surge of courage took hold of Huang Song. He walked over quickly, reaching out to take Xiaoqian’s hand.
"Very well, you two have successfully angered me!" Lei Bin stood up abruptly, causing Huang Song to flinch and step back.
Everyone knew that Lei Bin was truly furious now. Brother Qiao felt a secret thrill; with Boss Long’s top man taking action, that brat Chen Xuan was finally going to get what was coming to him.
As Lei Bin’s burly frame rose, his presence was overwhelming. Someone like Huang Song felt his legs turn to jelly just seeing Lei Bin’s ferocious expression. Only Chen Xuan remained unfazed, standing there with a calm gaze.
Then, Lei Bin moved. Being in such close proximity to Chen Xuan only made his explosive power more effective. In the span of a single breath, Lei Bin charged forward, his massive fist smashing toward Chen Xuan without giving him a second to react.
Yet, Chen Xuan was the one exception—the one who could react. With a speed almost invisible to the naked eye, he raised his right arm, steadily blocking Lei Bin’s ferocious punch.
For a split second, Lei Bin felt a searing pain shoot through his fist. Was this kid made of steel?
"Your speed and strength are not bad," Chen Xuan remarked, a mocking smile crossing his lips. "It’s just a pity you ran into me."
Lei Bin was both shocked and enraged. He growled, "Don't think that just because you beat up a few pieces of trash that you're anything special. I’ll show you what real power looks like now!"
With that, Lei Bin lunged again like a tiger, his punches now twice as fast as before. He refused to believe the brat could withstand such a storm of blows.
But the next moment, Chen Xuan’s movement made Lei Bin’s heart sink to the depths of the ocean. He couldn't even track Chen Xuan's strikes!
Lei Bin’s fists were fast, but Chen Xuan was faster. Through the dense blur of Lei Bin's punches, Chen Xuan landed a strike that was fast, precise, and ruthless directly onto Lei Bin's chest. There was nowhere to hide.
"Ugh!" Struck in the chest and lungs, Lei Bin felt a sharp, intense pain spread throughout his body. A single punch from this kid had rendered him powerless.
Lei Bin tried to raise his fists, but they hung limp and powerless. His heart was filled with terror. Having been in so many fights since he was young, Lei Bin had never encountered an opponent as terrifying as Chen Xuan!
"Didn't you say you had some impressive tricks up your sleeve? Well? Keep going," Chen Xuan said with a smile.
Lei Bin dripped with cold sweat, his fear of Chen Xuan deepening. He could tell Chen Xuan hadn’t even used his full strength, yet one punch had left him completely defeated. How could he keep fighting?
"Big Brother, I was wrong. I wouldn't dare fight you again," Lei Bin managed a strained smile, his entire attitude shifting instantly.
The transformation stunned everyone present. They hadn't even seen Lei Bin get hit, so his sudden surrender was impossible to process. Furthermore, the famously arrogant Lei Bin was actually conceding to an ordinary-looking kid—it was unbelievable.
Brother Qiao was left stunned once again. He had expected to watch Chen Xuan get tortured, but he never imagined Lei Bin would end up begging for mercy. Even Huang Song couldn't believe his eyes. What exactly had Chen Xuan done to make Lei Bin concede and flip his attitude by one hundred and eighty degrees?
"Glad you realize your mistake. Now, can you apologize to my brother and his girlfriend?" Chen Xuan remained smiling.
His smile, however, sent chills down Lei Bin’s spine. Lei Bin nodded like a chicken pecking at grain, saying, "No problem, no problem. I'll do whatever you say, Big Brother."
Turning around, Lei Bin bowed respectfully to Huang Song and Xiaoqian. All his tiger-like ferocity had vanished; he looked as submissive as a kitten.
The people in the bar were so shocked they could have bitten their tongues off. So Chen Xuan was the true heavyweight here! He hadn't even needed to exert himself to make Long Fei’s top enforcer crawl. It was miraculous!
Some of the beautiful women in the bar even began casting flirtatious glances at Chen Xuan; they wouldn't let such a charismatic man slip away easily. But Chen Xuan seemed completely oblivious to their charms, not even sparing them a look.
After the apology, Lei Bin turned toward Brother Qiao and slapped him across the face several times without warning, turning Qiao’s face into that of a pig. Compared to this, the injuries on Huang Song’s face were minor.
"You blind piece of garbage! It’s one thing to offend this big brother yourself, but you had to drag me into it? Hmph, you’re hopelessly stupid!" Lei Bin cursed viciously.
If it weren't for Brother Qiao, he wouldn't have been so embarrassed today, so he vented all his rage on him. Only after blowing off steam did Lei Bin turn back to Chen Xuan, offering a fawning smile. "Big Brother, these losers under my command didn't know who they were dealing with. How would you like me to handle them?"
Chen Xuan was satisfied with his attitude. He nodded and said, "These social parasites? I think having them sweep the streets would be fitting."
"No problem," Lei Bin promised.
Brother Qiao and his men looked crushed. Accustomed to a life of leisure and vice, the thought of sweeping the streets was like a death sentence.
"What are you standing there for? Get out there and start sweeping the streets right now! I’ll have people watching you at all times, so don't even think about pulling any tricks!" Lei Bin barked, the aura of a crime boss returning.
Brother Qiao and his group trembled. They knew that if they disobeyed, Lei Bin would ensure they learned the true meaning of cruelty. As a boss in the underworld, Lei Bin’s horrific methods of punishment were something Qiao had witnessed many times before.
After the men scurried out of the bar like stray dogs, Lei Bin put on a smiling face and asked Chen Xuan, "Big Brother, please sit. May I ask your name, and where you hold court?"
Chen Xuan invited Huang Song and Xiaoqian to sit as well before saying, "My name is Chen Xuan. I’m just a student, not someone involved in your world."
Lei Bin kept up his ingratiating smile. He assumed Chen Xuan just didn't want to reveal his identity and didn't dare press the matter. But with skills as terrifying as Chen Xuan’s, Lei Bin certainly didn't believe he was merely a student.
"So it’s Big Brother Chen! I’ve heard much about you!" Lei Bin began to flatter him without batting an eye. "It is truly my honor to be able to make the acquaintance of someone like you!"
He pulled out a gold-embossed business card and presented it with both hands. Chen Xuan took it and saw Lei Bin’s name and the name of some unknown company. He couldn't help but laugh, "So, even bosses like you need a respectable facade?"
"Sigh, it’s a world where money comes first now. Who wants to fight and die every day? Our Boss Long has slowly been leading the brothers toward a more legitimate path," Lei Bin explained with a bitter smile.
Chen Xuan thought to himself that only a fool would believe that. A moment ago, Lei Bin looked like he wanted to kill him and Huang Song on the spot. Now, he’s telling me he’s a model citizen? I’ll believe that when I see it.
He didn't want to get too involved with people like this, so he stood up and said, "Since the matter is resolved, we’ll be going now. You can enjoy the rest of your night here."
Huang Song and Xiaoqian stood up as well, and the three of them began walking toward the door.
Suddenly, Lei Bin remembered something. He rushed in front of Chen Xuan and whispered, "Big Brother Chen, could you spare a moment? May we speak in private?"
"What else is there?" Chen Xuan asked.
Lei Bin bowed slightly, fawning, "Please, Big Brother Chen, grant me this favor. Let’s find a private room to talk."
Chen Xuan looked at him with suspicion. The guy was acting all mysterious—there was no telling what he was up to.
"Huang Song, Xiaoqian, wait for me here," Chen Xuan decided to see what Lei Bin was playing at.
"Be careful," Huang Song said, still feeling a bit of fear toward Lei Bin.
Chen Xuan nodded. Lei Bin immediately had the bar’s owner find them the most luxurious private room and invited Chen Xuan inside.
"Speak. What exactly do you want?" Chen Xuan asked directly.
Lei Bin carefully weighed his words before saying, "Big Brother Chen, the truth is, I have a favor to ask of you! My boss, Brother Long, has recently been targeted by a very formidable enemy. This person is incredibly skilled, elusive, and we’ve been unable to do anything about him. If Big Brother Chen were to intervene, you could definitely take him down easily!"
"Don't you have thousands of men? How can you not handle one enemy?" Chen Xuan asked coldly.
Lei Bin smiled bitterly. "Sigh, it’s because my brothers haven't trained well enough. This expert returned from the East after studying assassination techniques; his stealth is top-tier. If he doesn't reveal himself, there’s nothing we can do. We have to be on guard every second. Brother Long can only stay in his villa, protected by his men. He’s completely incapacitated."
"If he wants revenge, he’ll show himself eventually. Can't you just wait for him to come to you?" Chen Xuan felt that this Boss Long wasn't much of anything if he could be forced into hiding by a single person.
Lei Bin sighed heavily. "The man isn't stupid. When our Boss Long doesn't leave the house, he goes out and smashes up our businesses, even crippling several of our brothers. It’s got everyone terrified. If this keeps up, our reputation in Tianhai City will be ruined."