Chapter 758: Jiaojiao 38

“No need,” Chen Jiao said, raising a hand. “I don’t like being indebted to others. It’s not easy for anyone to make money, so I can’t accept something so valuable from you.”

“Brother Qi, I recall the company has a lawyer. Please have him come here. We’ll draft a contract on the spot. Once the contract is signed, I’ll let you all leave.”

Zong Qi acknowledged her and went aside to give the lawyer his instructions. Now, only Chen Jiao, Brother Long, and his lackeys remained in the banquet hall. Chen Jiao wasn’t the least bit nervous.

‘They’ve all been taken down, so what’s there to be afraid of?’

Although she disliked Brother Hu’s attitude, to be honest, Brother Long and Leopard Brother hadn’t really offended her that much. After subduing them, Chen Jiao had no intention of calling for blood.

Thinking of Brother Hu’s earlier malice, Chen Jiao narrowed her eyes. “Brother Hu, I can see you have an excess of liver fire. That must be why you’re so eager to fight and kill.”

“I think you need to cool down a bit. I’ll help you.” As she spoke, Chen Jiao smiled and pulled a small vial from her pocket. To Brother Hu’s wide-eyed stare, she gave a meaningful grin.

“I made this recently. It’ll help you find some inner peace. Don’t worry, it’s not poison.” As she spoke, she pinched Brother Hu’s chin, tipped out a pill, and fed it to him.

Brother Long grew anxious. “Sister-in-law… Please be merciful!”

Chen Jiao replied, “This pill took a great deal of effort to make. I wasn’t planning on doing anything to you all, but it’s an undeniable fact that he bore me ill will. I can’t just let him off lightly, can I?”

“Don’t worry, it won’t kill him.”

Brother Long was skeptical. “Really… It really won’t be life-threatening?”

“Of course,” Chen Jiao said, clapping her hands together. “He’ll just suffer a little.”

She smiled as she spoke. “I hear Brother Hu has many women. No matter. From this day forward, Brother Hu will have to lead a life of abstinence.”

Brother Hu finally managed to catch his breath. “What… what did you do to me?”

“Nothing much. Just helping you cultivate your moral character for the next three months,” Chen Jiao said, clapping her hands again with a relaxed expression. “After messing around in the demimonde for so long, your body isn’t what it used to be. I’m helping you recuperate. No need to thank me.”

Chen Jiao’s words were not the least bit subtle. Zong Qi, who had just come back in, subconsciously glanced at Brother Hu. ‘He’d wondered if this pill would ever be useful,’ he thought. ‘He never expected Brother Hu would be the one to take it.’

Hearing it had to do with *that*, the lackeys exchanged frantic looks. ‘Brother Hu’s reputation in the underworld is about to get even bigger,’ they thought.

Leopard Brother, who was cruder but more astute, spoke up. “Sister-in-law, what kind of suffering are we talking about? Brother Hu is a loyal man. He’s got a short temper, but he’s never hurt anyone without reason…”

Chen Jiao chuckled. “Such touching brotherly loyalty. As for what kind of suffering, you’ll find out naturally in due time.”

‘Doesn’t Brother Hu love that sort of thing?’ Thinking of that scene from the Wind and Moon Treasure Mirror, Chen Jiao’s lips curled. ‘So, if he really dreams about it every single night, will Brother Hu still be able to carouse in the demimonde?’

The company’s lawyer was extremely fast. After quickly drafting a contract, Chen Jiao and Brother Long signed it. The company had changed hands once again, going from the former Three Dragons Gang to Chen Jiao.

The very second the contract was signed, a large sum of money appeared in the Three Dragons Gang’s account. Chen Jiao dusted off the contract. “The funds have been transferred to your account. We’re even now.”

Brother Long was clutching the scented pouch Zong Qi had tossed over, inhaling deeply from it. “Yes, Sister-in-law. Take care.”

Chen Jiao stood up. “Brother Qi, let’s go.”

As she was leaving, she patted Brother Hu’s cheek. “I hope you have sweet dreams from now on.”

For some reason, Brother Hu’s heart leaped into his throat. As soon as Chen Jiao and Zong Qi left, Brother Long used the scented pouch to counteract the drug’s effects on the others. Leopard Brother stretched his limbs. “Boss, are we just going to let the matter with Chen Jiao go?”

“Be grateful. This outcome is good enough.” Brother Long saw things most clearly. Chen Jiao hadn’t shown any real aggression, so they should quit while they were ahead. If they could be taken down by a sneak attack once, they could be taken down a second time. Did they want to end up like Ye Rong and his crew, a complete laughingstock in the underworld?

Brother Hu vented his anger by fiddling with his dagger. “This is outrageous! When have we ever suffered such a huge loss?”

Leopard Brother said, “Second Brother, there are too many strange and powerful people in this world. She’s the kind we can’t afford to offend. Besides, right now, you’re still…”

Seeing the murderous look in Brother Hu’s eyes, Leopard Brother shut up and just scratched his head. “Boss, should we head back too? I have no idea what Chen Jiao gave Second Brother.”

“We’ll find a doctor to check him out when we get back.”

“It’ll be useless,” Brother Long said in a low voice. “Old Cai is already the best doctor in the underworld, and he couldn’t find anything when Ye Rong’s crew got hit.”

“And if word of Second Brother’s condition gets out, the entire underworld will know. Didn’t she say it wasn’t life-threatening? Let’s wait and see for now.”

“Two of you, help Second Brother back.”

Brother Hu pushed himself up, using the table for support. “No need. I can walk on my own. I want to see just what kind of hocus-pocus she’s pulling.”

Watching this scene from mid-air, Tan You found it rather amusing. ‘He’s really determined to be stubborn to the end. No matter. I specialize in curing stubbornness. Tonight, when Brother Hu falls asleep, I’ll just add a little something extra to his dream. It’ll be an experience he’ll never forget.’

After rejoining their colleagues from the company, everyone was still having trouble processing what had happened. ‘How should they put it? They thought it was going to be a gang war, but it ended so quietly? And then the company changed hands again, and now Chen Jiao was their boss?’

Among them, Qi Zhen had the most complicated feelings. ‘So, on top of her identity as Sister-in-law, the artist he used to manage was now his boss. How was he supposed to conduct himself?’

Chen Jiao didn’t overthink it. She walked into the adjacent private room and called for service. “Let’s order first. Bring out whatever’s on the menu right away. It’s a bit late, but our company dinner officially starts now.”

Seeing that everyone was a bit stiff, Chen Jiao smiled and relayed the company arrangements Tan You had sent her. “Everyone, let’s get down to business. The company will begin preparations for a new production. We’ll be casting artists from within the company first, so everyone can try out.”

“As for the director, I’ll contact them later.”

“We’ll discuss the rest at the meeting tomorrow.”

“Brother Zhen…” she said, looking at Qi Zhen. He jolted and immediately shot to his feet. “Sister-in-law, just give the order!”

Chen Jiao felt a headache coming on. “Don’t call me Sister-in-law. Just use my name.”

“I can’t do that! I’ll call you President Chen instead. President Chen, what are your instructions?” Qi Zhen immediately waved his hands in refusal. Seeing that Chen Jiao’s expression remained neutral, he gradually relaxed.

“Brother Zhen’s network may not be that wide, but his heart is in the right place, and he can protect the artists under him. That’s how an agent should be. You’re not a pimp who needs artists to compromise and sacrifice themselves.”

“One thing I can guarantee is that as long as you’re an artist with this company, the company will not ask you to do anything against your will. We only ask that you act well. As long as everyone does their job properly, the rest is the company’s responsibility. Otherwise, our entire support team would be useless.”