Chapter 167: A Full House of Big Shots

Chapter 167: Chapter 167: A Full House of Big Shots

A deep voice echoed as a dignified man with a square jaw appeared—one of Jinling’s twelve department heads!

His eyes flashed like lightning as he shot a fierce glare at Young Master Qi.

Young Master Qi shuddered in fear. "S-Second Uncle, what... what are your orders?"

A senior member of the Qi Family and a department head in Jinling, he had panicked the moment he walked in and saw his good-for-nothing nephew just standing there.

Now, seeing the Night Emperor, Mr. Qin, in the middle of transferring money to his nephew, he broke out in a cold sweat.

The Qi Family senior clenched his teeth, raised his hand, and gave Young Master Qi four hard slaps!

The sound of the slaps echoed throughout the hall.

They were even louder than the ones Qin Tianxuan had delivered earlier.

"Second Uncle..." Young Master Qi was on the verge of tears, but he didn’t dare resist.

The Qi Family senior squeezed the words out through clenched teeth. "Why are you taking Mr. Qin’s money? Explain yourself!"

Young Master Qi stammered, pointing at the jade bracelet, "I-It’s... he wanted to buy my thing."

SLAP. Another slap landed.

The Qi Family senior roared at his useless nephew, "Show some respect when you speak! Address him as Mr. Qin!"

Young Master Qi whimpered, "Yes, Second Uncle. Please stop hitting me. I’ll say it."

All his previous arrogance had vanished. He stole a glance at Qin Tianxuan. "This Mr. Qin... he wants to buy my jade bracelet. He even said he’d pay ten times the price for it."

SLAP!

Qi Xiangyu took another slap from his uncle, which left him completely dazed.

The Qi Family senior was still glaring. "Why were you sneering at Mr. Qin? Stand up straight!"

Trembling, Young Master Qi stood up straight.

Qin Tianxuan grew impatient. "He’s not wrong. I’m the one who wants to buy it."

The Qi Family senior bowed again and said directly, "No matter how precious the jade bracelet is, we wouldn’t dare take your money. On my authority, I’m giving it to you, Sir, as a gift."

Qin Tianxuan’s expression was impassive. "I said I’m buying it!"

The five words made his stance perfectly clear.

Sweat beaded on the Qi Family senior’s forehead. Not daring to waste another word, he kicked Young Master Qi hard. "Go thank Mr. Qin right now! Thank him for gracing you with his attention!"

What kind of logic was this? Not only was his jade bracelet being forcibly bought, but Young Master Qi also had to thank Qin Tianxuan for deigning to deal with him?

The scene seemed absurd, but no one dared to laugh.

Even those airheaded influencers could tell.

That Qin Tianxuan... his status reached the heavens!

The transaction was complete. Qin Tianxuan slowly put away the jade bracelet, his heart aching as he silently recited his mother’s name.

After a long moment, he turned and looked coldly at the high-ranking officials. "The Chu Family banquet. You all seem to be quite supportive, hmm? Are you that tight with the Chu Family? Hmph!"

All of Jinling’s top brass were mortified.

Who didn’t understand by now? Lord Night Emperor had a major grudge against the Chu Family.

No wonder Lord Night Emperor had chosen the Chu Family’s banquet when every other major figure in the city wanted to host him.

He hadn’t come to attend a banquet at all, but to settle a score!

The chief of the Police Department, Elder Chang, walked forward uneasily and bowed his head in reverence. "Back at headquarters, this old man spoke too much nonsense. I’ve been wanting to apologize to you ever since. That’s why I’m not here for the meal—I truly came to offer my apologies."

Holy shit!

Leave it to an old fox to be so cunning. This Elder Chang really knew what to say.

In a single sentence, he had not only extricated himself from the situation but also appeared exceptionally respectful.

The other high-ranking officials exchanged glances, then came forward one by one to pay their respects.

"We only came because we heard Mr. Qin was here! We truly didn’t come to give the Chu Family face, just to pay our respects to you!"

Everyone quickly learned from Elder Chang’s example.

With a single sentence, they drew a clear line between themselves and the Chu Family.

Jinling’s twelve department heads paid their respects in succession.

The scene was truly a spectacle.

Qin Tianxuan had already taken a seat, casually dismissing them one by one.

The other distinguished guests in the hall watched, then stood up, rubbing their hands together. They spontaneously formed two lines, determined to shake Qin Tianxuan’s hand and greet him no matter what.

No one knew the young man’s true identity.

But at this moment, shaking his hand and offering a business card was definitely the right move.

Unfortunately, after greeting the twelve department heads, Qin Tianxuan said simply, "Clear the room!"

Elder Chang of the Police Department immediately straightened his back. "The Chu Family banquet is now over. Everyone may exit the premises!"

Officers from the Police Department’s security division appeared menacingly and began herding people out!

The hall fell quiet in an instant.

Young Master Qi Xiangyu, cowering at the back of the crowd, followed them out.

Wiping away his sweat, he couldn’t help but tug on his second uncle’s sleeve.

"Uncle, I’m still so confused. Who... who exactly is that man?"

The Qi Family senior lowered his head and whispered Qin Tianxuan’s identity in his ear.

Young Master Qi cried out and was so scared he wet himself.

This time, he was really crying. "Oh my god, I actually said those things to the Night Emperor... and my bodyguards even tried to attack him."

The Qi Family senior couldn’t resist slapping him again. "Shut up! This is top-secret information! Don’t you dare leak it, or no one will be able to protect you!"

Young Master Qi snapped his mouth shut.

Meanwhile, across the street, the pitiful Chu Family father and son stood at the entrance, still craning their necks foolishly as they waited.

Waiting for the great Night Emperor to appear!