Romance of Dragons and Snakes

Chapter 104: Getting Close Now, A Gun’s no Use!

“How about it, youngster.” Chen Libo could see Wang Chao remain quiet on the sofa, but he did not urge him to speak almost as if he held all the cards in his hands. “I know your information well. You own a large scale networking company in S province in the mainlands. Not too long after, you defeated the famous master Zhang Wei of Guangdong and won a hundred million RMB from the Ike Corporation. From that very same battle, you came to know Chen Aiyang and his sister. Am I wrong?”

Wang Chao shook his head, “That is correct. But from the way things stand, I came here with good intentions to help my friend, but instead I am misunderstood. You assume that I have a goal of some sort? How preposterous. If you still suspect me, then I can leave. My kindness being treated the same way as the liver or lung of a donkey is something a man should bear.”

“Haha, haha. A ridiculous conversation!” Chen Libo laughed as his finger tapped against the table. “Youngster, you underestimate Chen Libo! What I said earlier were just the over the surface information. Xu Zhen of the Three Tigers of Guangdong has a strong dislike for you, and you’ve even used a mercenary group to completely destroy one of the factories belonging to the Daxing Corporation! That’s not bad.”

Chen Libo continued to speak almost as if he held evidence in his hands like an officer prime and ready to interrogate someone, “You’re 20 years old this year, and from my investigations, you’re not from any aristocratic family. In fact, at the age of 18, you were penniless. But in two short years, you’ve managed to become a rich and powerful person with assets totalling over a hundred million RMB, something like this isn’t the feat of an ordinary person.”

“A few days ago, Aiyang was injured by a member of the European Union. I’ve also spoken with Wu Yingda from the Ike Corporation. He has told me that you have the possibility of being a European spy? How’s that? Your plans on connecting yourself to our Chen family has been one wave after another. Unfortunately, I, Chen Libo, have not yet died. The Chenshi Corporation is a huge business, no outsider will be able to dip their fingers into this while I remain alive.”

Wang Chao listened to Chen Libo speak without saying a word, but his mind grew more and more dazed with each word.

“European spy? What western thing is he talking about?” Wang Chao had always thought himself to have roots of red, the color of China. After he joined the organization, he had sworn an oath. After these past few days of service, he had become a lieutenant commander for his country. Serve the People! Just what connection was there between him and the western Capitalist countries?

“How did Wu Yingda investigate that? Is this not plain slander on my name?”

Hearing Chen Libo’s words, Wang Chao didn’t even have it in himself to scratch his head.

But he could not refute the words of Chen Libo either. With that in mind, Wang Chao had no desire to listen to any more rubbish and went straight to the point. “Whatever you are saying, I do not understand it. However, is this the battle you will have today? What are you thinking?”

“I have no other meaning behind this, only to see you fall into a trap.” Chen Libo’s expression grew serious. “If one does not cross me, I will not cross them. I know that recently, the southeastern parts of Asia has been rather tense and that the Europeans wish to stick their hands into this area. However, the Chenshi Corporation was something I built with my bare hands and blood, I will not allow for it to fall into the hands of an outsider after my death.

“Youngster, speak now. Just what conspiracy are the people behind you plotting against my Chenshi Corporation? If you don’t speak, then don’t blame me for being rude! Even the mighty dragon cannot suppress a snake! While Singapore is not even a third of the size of China, if I wish to kill someone, all I need is to say the word. Whether you are from America, Europe, or even from the Chinese officials, it matters not!” Chen Libo’s hand slapped the table.

Wang Chao had his eyebrows narrowed together in confusion. He had no conspiracy going on at all. But Chen Libo had already determined him to be some sort of conspirist and had some “evidence” on him that made feel convinced of his analysis.

For once, Wang Chao suddenly felt a feeling of absolute ridiculousness in his heart.

“Elder Chen. I will spare you the nonsense. Do you think that with just these six blacks, I’ve fallen into your trap?” Wang Chao’s eyes slowly closed before opening slightly to look at Chen Libo.

“Hahaha.” Chen Libo began to laugh merrily. “Youngster, you over exaggerate your own abilities. They are the most outstanding soldiers of the African Black Mambas. They have the swiftness of a leopard, and their marksmanship and speed are of top quality level. Your martial arts is quite decent, I admit, but if you move even so much more than just a finger, then six bullets will find their way into the vital parts of your body in less than a second!”

Two of the africans stood in front of the four other ones by the table without moving and stared with eyes that promised death.

“Elder Chen, do you mean to say you have me ready to eat at any time?” Wang Chao couldn’t help but smile. “You are not a martial artist, so you do not understand how dangerous our skillset can be. There are only eight meters dividing the two of us. The world record for sprinting a hundred meters is only nine seconds, sprinting ten meters wouldn’t even need a single second. However, allow me to tell you that when I move eight meters, it only requires a single thought and a third of a second to kill you twice over. I guarantee you that the guns won’t even be able to fire before I’m done with you.”

“What?” Hearing Wang Chao’s words, Chen Libo’s expression suddenly shriveled up as his eyes stared fiercely at Wang Chao with a tint of a shiver.

Wang Chao had not lied. With his current skills now that his muscles and bones acted as one and he could emit the sounds of thunder, he was now able to replicate the maximum velocity a leopard had when chasing its prey.

Despite having six marksman here, the distance between Wang Chao and Chen Libo was far too close. Eight meters was more than enough for a tiger to pounce and kill.

If Wang Chao were to make a move, then Chen Libo wouldn’t even have enough time to make a cry for help before he would drop dead. However, Wang Chao would naturally find it nearly impossible to not be shot dead from six different people.

If Chen Libo was a martial artist, then he would have nothing to fear since he would be able to react fast enough provided Wang Chao did make a move. But he was an old man now and had no martial arts to his name. He would not be able to dodge if Wang Chao pounced.

“Elder Chen, you should have the idea by now, are these four blacks able to block me?” Wang Chao stared at Chen Libo for a moment before speaking bluntly. “Unfortunately, while they have muscles and physique, their vertebrae lacks tempering. In my eyes, they are no faster than a snail.”

Wang Chao had experienced enough life or death situations by now and had even come close to death many times. So this battle formation of Chen Libo had done nothing to stir Wang Chao’s emotions.

“Chen Libo. If you don’t believe me, turn on your phone and give master Chen Aiyang a call. Master Chen Aiyang knows of my skill, why don’t you see if I am exaggerating my skill? Or perhaps, you can give out the order for your blacks to shoot me. Shall we see if I can reach your throat and kill you before then?”

As Wang Chao spoke, his eyes had honed in onto Chen Libo’s throat. If there was any indication that he would misspeak, then Chen Libo would feel Wang Chao’s strike.

Chen Libo’s eyes stared fixedly onto Wang Chao with a dark expression. The match he had observed between Tang Zichen and Chen Aiyang had left a deep impression on him with the unbelievable amount of power in it. Right now the words Wang Chao spoke had started to take weight within his heart.

What had shocked him even more was that despite Wang Chao’s age, he had not been scared by the formation laid out in front of him. The matter had been treated as if there was a deadlock between them.

“Huuu.” Chen Libo had suddenly felt his breathing rate grow labored. His body had originally been in bad straits. With the current atmosphere relatively heavy, he couldn’t help feel it take effect on his spirit, causing his ill body to grow tired.

“Hahaha, what a heroic youngster. Now is the time for youngsters on this Earth.”

Chen Libo began to exert energy trying to bring his breathing down to a regular pattern. With that, he laughed and waved his hands, “I was only just joking. I wanted to see you for myself. I know that Bin Bin would not find the wrong man.”

“You may leave!”

At Chen Libo’s command, the six black men exited from the room without a sound and closed the door. Soon enough, the only remaining people in the room was the youth and the elder.

Chen Libo had no other choice. If he went on like he did earlier and Wang Chao did something, his life was over.

Seeing the elder’s expression change as fast as turning a page of a book without even a single look of embarrassment, Wang Chao couldn’t help but smile inwardly. He could really admire someone such as the leader of the Chenshi Corporation if he could control the situation at any given pace.

“Ai, I’m old now. It’s hard to avoid being suspicious.” Chen Libo immediately took out some medicine and chugged it down with a bottle of water. After a moment’s rest, he had begun to look better.

“What just happened now was nothing more than a misunderstanding, you wanted to see Aiyang, correct? I’ll call him over now.” Chen Libo’s hand reached for the phone on his table, “It’s me, Chen Libo. Have Chen Aiyang come over to the company to see me.”

Wang Chao smiled without a word.

“Youngster, why don’t we make a deal?” Chen Libo smiled in a way that made his elderly face crinkle.

“What type of deal?” Wang Chao asked carelessly.

“My eyes aren’t dull, I can see that your skill and calm-headed thinking will make you a great person in the future. It’s unfortunate that with your current background, you’re bound at the arm and leg.”

Chen Libo sighed, “I’ve grown old. I’m not long for this world. This family business of mine will soon one day find a successor. Within my family, Chen Aiyang is one of the only ones capable of protecting it. While the other children are more than enough to protect the business, but expanding it will be extremely hard. Aiyang has many enemies, if I were to die and give him the title, then he will definitely come across major troubles. If I don’t, then someone else will try to see that he dies.”

“I know Chen Aiyang well. Not only is martial arts what our family is known for, but our way of thinking for it is deep as well. We cannot be so easily crushed by any other family, and neither am I willing for my Chenshi Corporation to undergo internal strife and allow some outsider to take advantage.”

“I know master Chen. If you entrust the Chenshi Corporation to him, then the business will only prosper with him. But what are you getting at? Don’t keep me in suspense.”

The two had initially been at swords, but in a short amount of time, they had started to talk almost casually. It was truly a miraculous sight. Interpersonal friendships were like a battle to the death on the platform–there were all sorts of factors to it.

Chen Libo smiled, “Youngster, don’t be so impetuous. In truth, this battle Bin Bin had called you over for isn’t all that bad as it sounds. This competition is nothing more than a situation where the all-piercing spear meets the impervious shield; there is nothing to do about it. My business’ oversea transport conflict with the Chinese Revival Society cannot be resolved within a day or two. In the past, for the sake of business, we’ve took to the seas for battle many many times. By the end when neither of us were willing to compromise, we had no choice but to make a gamble on a fight. I could actually refuse their written challenge and hire more pirates to fight it out overseas once more.”

“Youngster, do you understand what I’m saying?”

Wang Chao tapped a finger, “Martial arts has already declined, we cannot say what is truth and what is false any more. I understand this. To work as a business, one must use its total strength and not rely on if they can win a single competition.”

“You truly are a smart youngster.” Chen Libo sipped a cup of water, “People shouldn’t conspire in secret. I’ll set up some conditions, will you agree to them?”

“What conditions?”

“I know you have the backing of the European patrons. The human becomes a slave, but it is more refreshing to be the king of your own mountain. If you separate yourself from the Europeans, then I will give you a 30% share in the Chenshi Corporation. This will give you the same rights as Chen Aiyang, how about it?” Chen Libo spoke seriously.

“Are you speaking seriously?” Due to Chen Libo’s crafty nature, Wang Chao wasn’t willing to trust the words coming out from his mouth.

“I’m serious.” Chen Libo spoke. “I’m an old man now. With the changing circumstances, I cannot afford to not bet. I will give you a 30% share in the company, but you will promise that you will ensure that Aiyang will not persecute anyone from the Chen family. This condition, I will make sure it is arranged out in less than a year. However, you will become a member of the Chen family.”

“What is the meaning of this?”

“I can see Bin Bin sees you in high regard, and I believe you won’t refuse her. You two should get married. In one or two years, you should have a child and become a member of the Chen family. That way, I will be comforted. How about it, you and Aiyang will work together, and that way, I will be able to rest assured. My body can only last for two more years at best, if a child is born, then I will be relieved.”

“So then, what is your answer? In my conditions I have given you money and a wife. In one or two years, the entire Chenshi Corporation will be yours as well. In truth, the European power behind you, I have no energy to deal with. Yet you are familiar with them, I am sure that you would deal with them better than I would! Youngster, with one word, the human becomes the slave, or you become the king of your own mountain.”