No one from top to bottom thought highly of Lu Ming, let alone gave him a pleasant look.
Lu Ming shook his head with a wry smile, picked up his luggage, and leisurely followed Xiao Yao's steps towards the side entrance.
Before anything significant had even happened, they had already thrown down the gauntlet. Lu Ming could already foresee how difficult this trip to Shanghai would be.
These people probably had no intention of letting him return to Jinling alive.
After entering the side door and putting down his luggage, Lu Ming truly stood aside like an attendant, only able to watch Xiao Wenrong converse with Jiang Mengxin. He didn't even have the qualification to stand beside them.
Xiao Zhan walked over and said to Jiang Mengxin with a half-joking tone, "President Jiang, you could have come alone. Why did you bring a freeloader?"
Huh?
A freeloader?
Jiang Mengxin was stunned for a moment, then realized Xiao Zhan was referring to Lu Ming.
She chuckled and said, "He is the security captain of the Jiang family. I brought him along this trip to ensure my safety."
Xiao Zhan burst into laughter upon hearing this, saying, "If President Jiang needs protection, you just have to say the word! I'll provide you with the strongest bodyguards! Why bother bringing such a freeloader? With his shabby appearance, how can he protect President Jiang? I'm afraid President Jiang will have to protect him if danger arises."
Everyone present burst into laughter. The comedic effect of this joke was indeed good.
Lu Ming, however, showed no reaction. Despite such insult, he acted as if nothing had happened.
Seeing Lu Ming's frightened silence, Jiang Mengxin felt even more disgusted and couldn't help but curse, "Useless thing!"
At that moment.
Xiao Zhan snapped his fingers.
Then, a burly, muscular middle-aged man walked over.
Xiao Zhan introduced, "President Jiang, the man before you is the legitimate master of Hong Quan in Shanghai—Hong Gangdong, whom the martial world respectfully addresses as 'Master Hong'! I specifically spent a fortune to invite Master Hong to protect your safety, President Jiang."
Jiang Mengxin was both surprised and delighted. "Oh my, how could I possibly accept this?"
Xiao Zhan waved his hand, "What's there to be awkward about? This is all I should do."
Xu Qin, standing nearby, nodded repeatedly and said, "Master Hong looks very reliable at first glance. With him protecting us, I feel much more at ease. Unlike some people, who, seeing you bullied, don't even have the courage to act, crying and shouting to call the police like a sissy. What a coward."
Xu Qin had not forgotten what happened on the plane.
She continued, "If Master Hong had been on the plane then, that one-eyed man would have been blinded!"
As she was speaking.
A gatekeeper rushed over, panicking, and said, "Patriarch, Young Master, a group of people have arrived outside, shouting and threatening. They're demanding we hand over President Jiang and the others, or they'll tear down our house and chop us all up!"
What?
Xiao Zhan frowned and cursed, "Outrageous! What audacious rascals dare to cause trouble at my Xiao family residence? Come, let's go out and see!"
Xiao Zhan led the way out, and the others followed.
Jiang Mengxin and Xu Qin exchanged glances, both confused.
They had just arrived in Shanghai and hadn't even had time to rest, yet their enemies had already come knocking?
This shouldn't be happening.
They had no enemies in Shanghai.
With their doubts, they walked out of the main entrance and saw at a glance that the leader standing opposite them was the one-eyed man from the plane!
"So it was him," Jiang Mengxin said. "It was him who took my seat on the plane and hurt my arm."
"Oh? It's him?" Xiao Zhan, seeing an opportunity to show off, quickly stepped forward and said to the one-eyed man, "You dog, it was you who acted tough on the plane, bullying President Jiang, right? And now you dare to cause trouble at my Xiao family? Perfect, let's settle old and new grudges together. I'll gouge out your remaining eye and blind you!"
The one-eyed man let out a cold chuckle.
He said, "I knew it. How could a mere young girl dare to challenge me? So you have the Xiao family as your backing. Heh, don't think you're all that just because you have a bit of money. Offend me, 'Poisonous Dragon Drill', and there's only one outcome—death!!!"
As soon as he heard the words 'Poisonous Dragon Drill', Xiao Zhan's face immediately changed.
He swallowed hard and asked, "You, you are Poisonous Dragon Drill?"
"That's right, I am Poisonous Dragon Drill. Scared? If you're scared, then get out of the way and hand over that girl and that crybaby who wanted to call the police. I only want their lives!"
Xiao Zhan took a deep breath, contemplating.
Handing over Lu Ming was no problem at all, but Jiang Mengxin was different!
It seemed they had no choice but to confront Poisonous Dragon Drill head-on.
Jiang Mengxin asked curiously, "Young Master Xiao, who is this Poisonous Dragon Drill? Why is he so fierce?"
Xiao Zhan said, "He used to be a mercenary, fighting all over the place, his hands stained with a lot of blood. His subordinates are all soldiers who followed him into battle. These people have some reputation in Shanghai, specializing in carrying out 'bloody incidents' for wealthy clients. In short, they are not to be trifled with."
He paused, then continued, "But don't worry, no matter how fierce Poisonous Dragon Drill is, he's just a bunch of unsavory rats. We have a master of authentic Hong Quan on our side. Dealing with a few losers like them should be a piece of cake, right?"
With a wave of his hand.
Xiao Zhan said to Hong Gangdong, "Master Hong, I'll trouble you to make a move."
Hong Gangdong nodded, strode forward to the crowd, chest puffed out, exuding an aura of a grandmaster.
He said to Poisonous Dragon Drill, "I, Hong Gangdong, never bully the weak. It's not an accomplishment to bully you, a disabled person. As long as you are willing to sincerely apologize and leave with your men, I won't make things difficult for you. How about it?"
Poisonous Dragon Drill and his subordinates listened and burst into laughter, as if looking at an idiot.
After a long while.
Poisonous Dragon Drill also took a few steps forward and said, "Master Hong is indeed a grandmaster, truly possessing the demeanor of one. Since you are unwilling to bully the weak, I cannot take advantage of my numbers either. How about this, Master Hong, let you and I exchange a few moves. The winner stays, the loser scrambles. How about it?"
Hong Gangdong looked at Poisonous Dragon Drill with disdain, sneering, "You want to exchange moves with me? Fists and feet have no eyes. If I injure you, don't say I bullied a disabled person."
Poisonous Dragon Drill waved his hand, "Absolutely not!"
"Alright then," Hong Gangdong struck a pose and roared, "You refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. Take this move!"
Hong Gangdong charged forward with full confidence, throwing a punch straight at Poisonous Dragon Drill's forehead.
This punch was as swift as the wind.
This punch was incredibly powerful.
This punch was earth-shattering!
"Good!!!" Jiang Mengxin couldn't help but applaud and exclaim, "Master Hong is indeed a grandmaster! His boxing is strong and forceful! Fight, beat this arrogant one-eyed man soundly! Beat him to death!"