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Chapter: I Don't Eat Beef
"Brother Ye, this Chen Anlin is truly despicable. How could he bully Miss Wu?" Shen Zhangqiu was furious.
"Indeed, Chen Anlin, I will kill him in the future!" Ye Hao replied coldly.
"I can see from your expression that you have some feelings for Miss Wu Min as well?" Shen Zhangqiu asked.
"It should be said that Wu Min has a crush on me," Ye Hao explained. "I once saved her, so it's only natural for her to have feelings for me."
"I see. But if that's the case, shouldn't we help her out? Are we just going to stand by and watch her get bullied?" Shen Zhangqiu prided himself on being a righteous person and couldn't bear to see such things happen.
As they spoke, he looked up again and saw Chen Anlin's hand already inside Wu Min's clothing.
Wu Min was furious, wishing she could slap Chen Anlin right then and there to teach him a lesson. However, she ultimately didn't dare to act; instead, she forced a smile.
"Young Master Chen, please loosen your grip."
"Hmm? Do you dare provoke me?" Chen Anlin sneered. "Even the president of your chamber of commerce wouldn't dare speak to me like that. Do you understand?"
Wu Min felt scared and could only resign herself to the situation, speaking softly, "Young Master Chen, that's not what I meant. It's just that I have an auction to attend soon."
"What's the rush? Can't you see there are still plenty of empty seats below?" Chen Anlin's deep gaze fixed on Wu Min.
Meanwhile, Ye Hao was growing increasingly furious below, nearly jumping up in anger.
"Brother Ye, if this continues, we should just make a scene and disrupt everything," Shen Zhangqiu suggested coldly. He couldn't stand by while Chen Anlin acted so lawlessly.
Unexpectedly, Ye Hao shook his head again. "Brother Shen, do you think I don't want to intervene? We can't act right now."
Shen Zhangqiu was displeased. "My father always told me that when you see injustice, you should speak out; when it's time to act, you must act! You always tell me you're a gentleman and a hero who helps ordinary people in trouble! But now that someone who has a crush on you is in danger, you're choosing not to act. What does that mean?"
"I... I don't know how to explain it. In any case, the bigger picture matters. But Brother Shen, rest assured, I will treat Miss Wu well in the future and won't let her suffer again."
"You actually want to be with Wu Min? What about my sister? You already have an engagement with Su Bingyu; that's one thing, but now you want this woman too?"
Shen Zhangqiu's tone grew increasingly harsh. "Ye Hao, you need to explain yourself clearly about who you really like. I can't let my sister be at a disadvantage!"
Ye Hao frowned and clarified, "Brother Shen, my feelings for both of them are genuine. For them, I would do anything—even die."
Shen Zhangqiu frowned even more. "If that's the case, why aren't you helping now?"
"It's not the right time yet; acting now would not be wise."
Ye Hao felt irritated by Shen Zhangqiu's questioning. How could he doubt him?
While Ye Hao and Shen Zhangqiu were talking, Wu Min was becoming more anxious because many people below were witnessing the scene unfold.
Now, even the people at the auction house dared not show their faces, fearing they would provoke Chen Anlin.
"Young Master Chen, the guests are almost all here. Can you let me go now?" Wu Min gritted her teeth, secretly vowing to find an opportunity to make Chen Anlin pay for this.
She, Wu Min, had risen from humble beginnings; did he really think she was easy to bully? She had never faced such humiliation before. Even the scions of powerful families treated her with respect; none had ever acted like Chen Anlin!
Just wait.
"Let you go? That's not impossible!" Chen Anlin glanced at the maid approaching from a distance and smiled. "How about we play a game? If I lose, I'll let you leave immediately. But if I win, you’ll have to serve me!"
"What game do you want to play?" Wu Min's expression darkened.
Chen Anlin watched as the maid drew closer, carrying a tray with some exquisite snacks. "Let’s bet on whether there’s beef in those snacks. If there isn’t, I win."
He had been here before and knew that they didn’t serve beef to guests. Thus, this gamble was undoubtedly in his favor.
Wu Min's face paled slightly, her eyes dimming with despair. As the auctioneer here, she knew all too well that there was no beef in those snacks; she was destined to lose. Chen Anlin was deliberately looking for trouble.
What should I do? What can I do?
Just as Wu Min was growing anxious, she was taken by surprise when the maid approached. To her delight, there was indeed dried beef on the tray.
It turned out that since the host knew a distinguished guest like Chen Anlin was coming, they had specially prepared expensive dried beef for him.
"I won!" Wu Min exclaimed excitedly.
The maid holding the tray looked at Wu Min in confusion, not understanding why she appeared as if she had just survived a disaster. She slightly bowed to Chen Anlin and said, "Young Master Chen, our host knew you were coming, so they specially brought out the treasured beast dried beef. We hope you enjoy it."
Wu Min breathed a sigh of relief as she looked at Chen Anlin.
Chen Anlin also glanced back at her, his gaze filled with condescension and coldness. "I don’t eat beef."
In an instant, he seized Wu Min by the neck and squeezed hard. With a crack, she didn’t even have time to react before collapsing lifelessly to the ground.
"Ah!!!"
The maid screamed and fell onto the floor in shock.
Murder! Murder!
The crowd on the first floor erupted into chaos, staring incredulously at the stage. They couldn’t understand why Chen Anlin had suddenly turned violent! No matter how arrogant he was, he couldn’t just kill someone like this!
"Hush, hush, keep your voice down. If Chen Anlin hears you, you'd better watch your head."
Even with the Empress backing him, he couldn't act recklessly. Killing someone in broad daylight? What kind of decorum is that? Some were filled with indignation, but more remained indifferent. This world ultimately revered martial prowess above all else. To kill in public? As long as one had strength, who would dare to speak against it? Most felt it was a pity. After all, such a beautiful woman like Wu Min had met her end; who knew if they could even enjoy her beauty while it was still warm?
"You dare to be here?"
Several guards from the auction house rushed over, led by an elderly man who looked at Chen Anlin with trepidation. He wanted to fulfill his duty, but the consequence of doing so would be the annihilation of his clan!
As expected, Chen Anlin's gaze was cold as he asked, "What do you mean by this? Do you wish to be wiped out?"
The elder clasped his hands and frowned, "Lord Chen, Miss Wu Min is after all an auctioneer from our house. You can't just kill without reason; that wouldn't be right!"
"Let me explain," he continued. "According to my investigation, Wu Min is connected to some illegal organizations."
"And where's your evidence?"
"This is the evidence." Chen Anlin produced a token given to him by the Empress. "This is a token from Her Majesty that allows me to act first and report later. As for other evidence, this matter is significant and I cannot disclose it. If you have any doubts, you can certainly seek an audience with Her Majesty."
His words sent a chill through the members of the merchant association. Question the Empress? Even if they had a hundred times more courage, they wouldn't dare!
However, letting him leave like this was not an option either. After all, he was responsible for security here; he needed to clarify matters.
"I believe Lord Chen will uphold justice!"
Just as the elder found himself in a dilemma, an elderly man with graying hair stepped forward from the fifth floor. He was the president of the association.
He bowed slightly to Chen Anlin and said, "Recently, I've noticed something off about Wu Min. She has been associating with many unfamiliar faces in secret; I suspect those people may not be righteous individuals. Lord Chen, if there’s anything else you need us to assist with, please feel free to command us! Our association values cooperation with the court above all."
"The president truly understands," Chen Anlin replied with a smile. "I will certainly mention you to Her Majesty; I believe your association will flourish even more."
"Thank you, Lord Chen."
Watching this harmonious scene unfold left everyone below in shock with wide eyes.
"Goodness! The president just backed down like that?"
Wu Min was killed before everyone’s eyes; she was one of their own!
However, more people understood the situation. What if they were unwilling to accept it? Chen Anlin was a favored figure before the Empress, representing the pinnacle of power in the Great Zhou! If he had just turned against Chen Anlin, they believed that annihilation awaited him. Within a day, the vast merchant association would cease to exist.
Damn it, how could they be so cowardly? Did Miss Wu die for nothing? Ye Hao watched this scene with a grimace, his heart filled with immense pain. After all, he was convinced that Wu Min liked him, and in the future, she would be his most cherished maid. If Wu Min performed well, it wouldn’t be impossible for her to become a concubine! But now, such a good girl had actually died.
Beside him, Shen Zhangqiu glanced at Ye Hao and patted his shoulder, speaking in a deep voice: "Brother Ye, whatever you decide to do, I, Shen Zhangqiu, will surely lend you my support. I know you want revenge. How about this: I have poison on hand; I can poison him right away, and then we strike together to catch Chen Anlin off guard. What do you think?"
Although Ye Hao desperately wanted revenge, he still maintained an extraordinary level of rationality. He chose to endure! Ye Hao shook his head and said painfully, "Brother Shen, I know you mean well, but what we’re proposing is akin to striking a rock with an egg. Besides, I still need to auction off precious treasures. Miss Wu is already dead; even if I seek revenge now, it won’t change anything. It’s better to finish what’s in front of us first."
Shen Zhangqiu was taken aback and looked at Ye Hao in surprise. He never expected Ye Hao to possess such incredible patience. The woman he loved had just died before him, yet he was still thinking about the auction. For a moment, he began to doubt whether Ye Hao could truly take care of his sister.
Thinking of this, Shen Zhangqiu spoke bluntly: "Brother Ye, someone has died and you’re still thinking about the auction. How can I trust you to take care of my sister like this?"
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