FVN Chapter 38: Was the 5 yuan appearance fee ridiculed?
Chapter 38: Was the 5 yuan appearance fee ridiculed?
The atmosphere in the luxurious private room instantly plummeted to freezing point.
Jiang Zhenbang sat in the main seat, a cigar between his fingers, looking Lu Jingchen up and down.
His eyes were full of distrust, as if he were looking at a con artist.
Hu Guangji slammed his teacup on the table.
The scalding hot tea splashed out and spilled all over the table.
He glared angrily at Lu Jingchen, and immediately exploded.
Hu Guangji's face was full of sarcasm, and his voice was deafening.
"That's absolutely laughable! I've been practicing martial arts for decades."
"They only dare to ask for a reward of ten million."
"You callous brat, what makes you think you can ask for fifty million?"
Lu Jingchen didn't even lift his eyelids, his tone extremely cold.
"Who do you think you are? You dare to price yourself the same as me?"
Hu Guangji was so angry that he was speechless, his face turning bright red.
Pointing at Lu Jingchen, he finally managed to utter a single word after a long pause: "You!"
Lu Jingchen raised his eyes and looked down at him with an imposing aura.
"If I dare to make this request, then I have the ability to cover it up."
Jiang Zhenbang frowned, his gaze shifting back and forth between the two men.
Clearly, they couldn't make up their minds; the CPU was almost overheating.
On one side is a martial arts master who has been famous for many years, and on the other side is a mysterious young man whose abilities are unfathomable.
I'm afraid of making a mistake and losing money no matter which side I choose.
Lu Jingchen turned to look at Jiang Zhenbang, his tone calm.
"Alright then, Mr. Jiang."
"If only Master Hu could resolve the issue on the other side."
"I don't need to lift a finger; you just need to pay me five million for travel expenses."
He changed the subject, his tone filled with an undeniable air of dominance.
"But if he can't handle it, then I'll step in."
"When the time comes, not a single penny less of this fifty million will be spared."
Jiang Zhenbang's eyes lit up instantly, and he quickly started making plans in his mind.
This deal is a sure thing, with zero risk!
He slapped his thigh hard, raising his voice eight octaves.
"Great! That's a good decision! It's settled then!"
Jiang Zhenbang, his face full of urgency, rubbed his hands together as he spoke.
"This matter should be handled as soon as possible; let's set it for tomorrow morning!"
"That guy surnamed Qi brought his men and blocked my mine, refusing to give an inch."
"They're practically shitting on my head!"
Lu Jingchen slowly stood up and patted his sleeves.
"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."
"If anything happens, just have Wang Jianjun notify me."
After saying that, he turned and left, his steps calm and composed.
He completely ignored the blazing gaze of Hu Guangji behind him.
Wang Jianjun stood to the side, not daring to breathe loudly.
Seeing Lu Jingchen leave, he hurriedly followed after him.
Only Hu Guangji remained in the private room, trembling with anger.
Hu Guangji slammed his fist on the table and snorted coldly.
"I'd like to see how this kid gets out of this situation tomorrow!"
"A Grandmaster of the Innate Realm is so easy to deal with? You're utterly courting death!"
As soon as Lu Jingchen stepped out of the clubhouse, Wang Jianjun jogged after him.
His face was plastered with a fawning smile, and he was bowing and scraping.
"Brother Lu, wait! Wait!"
Lu Jingchen stopped and looked back at him.
Wang Jianjun rubbed his hands together hurriedly, his face beaming with a fawning smile.
"Um... the travel expenses I promised you before."
Would you prefer cash or bank transfer?
Lu Jingchen took out his phone and unlocked the screen.
"I'll give you a card number, you can just transfer the money in."
Wang Jianjun hurriedly took out his phone and frantically unlocked it.
"Okay, okay! I'll write it down and arrange for the finance department to transfer it right away!"
Lu Jingchen casually sent over a bank card number.
Wang Jianjun's phone chimed with a notification.
He glanced down at the screen and quickly gave Lu Jingchen a fawning smile.
"Received! Brother Lu, take care!"
"Feel free to call me anytime if you need anything. I'm available 24/7!"
Lu Jingchen nodded and said nothing more.
He turned around, hailed a taxi, and quickly disappeared into the traffic.
Wang Jianjun watched the car drive away and breathed a sigh of relief.
He thought to himself, "This big shot is really something else."
Her aura is so powerful, the two million was absolutely worth it!
Before we knew it, it was nine o'clock the next morning.
The sunlight was blinding, making one's scalp tingle.
A black Bentley sped up and came to a smooth stop in front of the clubhouse.
Wang Jianjun quickly got out of the passenger seat and respectfully opened the back door.
Lu Jingchen stepped out of the car with a calm expression.
Jiang Zhenbang and his men had been waiting at the door for quite some time.
Upon seeing this, he immediately stepped forward and bowed to Lu Jingchen.
"Brother Lu, you're right on time! Shall we head out?"
"Please choose whichever vehicle you prefer!"
He pointed behind him, where a row of black Mercedes-Benz cars were lined up neatly.
The entourage was huge, and they looked like they were not to be trifled with.
Wang Jianjun rushed forward, approaching Lu Jingchen and lowering his voice.
"Brother Lu, why don't you ride in my car?"
"If anything happens on the way, it'll be easy for us to chat."
Jiang Zhenbang paused for a moment, then waved his hand dismissively.
"Alright! Let's do it your way! Everyone, get ready, let's go!"
The group quickly got into the car, the roar of the engines rising and falling.
The convoy drove away from the clubhouse in a grand procession, kicking up a cloud of dust.
They sped off towards the mines outside the city.
Inside the car, Wang Jianjun cautiously explained the situation to Lu Jingchen.
"Brother Lu, that Boss Qi is a ruthless character; he's been in the underworld for decades."
"The person we invited this time, Li Cangxiong, is well-known in the Northwest."
"A true Grandmaster of the Innate Realm, it's said he can kill a bull with a single punch!"
Lu Jingchen leaned back in his chair and gave a soft "hmm".
They didn't take it to heart at all, treating it like gossip.
Seeing how calm he was, Wang Jianjun felt even more confident.
That's a true master! He remains unfazed even when Mount Tai collapses before him!
Under the blazing sun, yellow dust filled the air around the mine.
When the wind blows, yellow sand rushes in, choking people so much that they can't open their eyes.
After a bumpy ride of more than an hour, the convoy finally stopped at the entrance of the mine.
The main gate was completely blocked by several heavy off-road vehicles, so much so that not even a fly could get in.
Twenty or thirty burly men, each wielding a steel pipe and club, stood on both sides of the road, looking fierce and menacing.
He's clearly a tough guy who's been fighting for years; he exudes a powerful aura.
Lu Jingchen and the others got out of the car one after another.
In the close-up shot, right in the center of the crowd opposite.
Sitting there was a middle-aged man in a black Tang suit, slowly twirling two shiny iron balls in his hands.
His eyes were sinister, like those of a hawk, and when he swept over, they carried a chilling aura.
Jiang Zhenbang's teeth clenched as soon as he saw this man.
He pointed at the man in black and spoke to Lu Jingchen.
His tone was filled with barely suppressed anger.
"Brother Lu, did you see that?"
"That guy in black is Li Cangxiong!"