Chapter 407 Courtesy Before Force
Zhuge Xuan was stunned when he heard Chen Yang’s words. He had been wondering about Chen Yang’s identity, not knowing who had invited such a miraculous doctor whom he had never heard of.
Now, Chen Yang suddenly spoke of discussing compensation with his family. This confused him even further. Had his Zhuge family been in any disputes with companies recently?
Despite his inner confusion, Zhuge Xuan politely nodded at Chen Yang and said, "So that's how it is. Divine doctor, please, let's go to the adjacent reception hall to discuss."
Zhuge Xuan was naturally very polite to Chen Yang, as he had saved his mother's life. Furthermore, he could see that even a powerful figure like Du Huaishan treated Chen Yang with great respect.
Zhuge Xuan, along with several high-ranking business executives from the Zhuge family, entered a reception hall nearby with Chen Yang and Zhu Que.
Zhuge Xuan had someone pour tea, then he smiled at Chen Yang and said, "May I have the divine doctor's name and origin?"
Chen Yang smiled and nodded, saying, "Hello, I am Chen Yang, the security captain of Yang Yang Yang Company. I am here to discuss how you will compensate our Yang Yang Yang Company for the progress of our building project."
Upon hearing Chen Yang's words, Zhuge Xuan opened his mouth and was speechless for a second.
Then, he suddenly stood up, his eyes wide, and stared at Chen Yang, saying, "You... you are a security captain? Then how could you perform medicine just now? No, no, that's not the point. The point is... you are the security captain of Yang Yang Yang Company?"
Zhuge Xuan finally understood, his mind finally piecing it together. He pointed at Chen Yang, his expression furious, and said, "It was your company that dug up our Zhuge family's ancestral graves, wasn't it?"
Chen Yang beckoned to Zhu Que.
Zhu Que handed him a stack of documents. Chen Yang slammed the file onto the table and said to Zhuge Xuan, "Mr. Zhuge, please take a good look at these documents."
"The Chu Han development project was purchased by our company, complete with all legal documents and procedures. Our development schedule was already extremely tight, but your Zhuge family's graves were located there."
"You refused to relocate them, which affected our project's progress. Furthermore, your family threatened our company's chairperson, saying they would make her kneel and beg for mercy at your family's gates, causing mental distress to our company executives. All of this requires compensation from you."
"I am here today to discuss compensation with you. Of course, considering your family did not intentionally violate the law, and after all, they are your ancestral graves, we did not resort to direct confrontation. Instead, we came to discuss compensation amicably, as a gesture of goodwill before resorting to force."
Upon hearing Chen Yang's words, Zhuge Xuan was so enraged he almost couldn't breathe. He pointed at Chen Yang and angrily cursed, "Good, you scoundrel! I never expected... I never expected you to be so bold as to dare come to our Zhuge family to seek death at this moment."
"Fine, very good! Someone, seize this man and woman immediately."
"Dada dada!"
Four bodyguards immediately rushed forward and approached Chen Yang.
Chen Yang frowned and looked at Zhuge Xuan, saying, "Mr. Zhuge, I came today with sincerity, hoping to discuss this properly. If you don't appreciate it and choose to resort to violence, your Zhuge family cannot bear the consequences."
Zhuge Xuan and the family executives behind him couldn't help but burst into hearty laughter.
Zhuge Xuan pointed at Chen Yang and said, "You saved my mother's life just now, and I am somewhat grateful to you. Unfortunately, you are too ungrateful. Do you take our Zhuge family for fools? Go on, apprehend them."
The four bodyguards immediately stepped forward.
Chen Yang let out a cold smile.
Zhu Que, standing beside him, could no longer hold back. She suddenly stepped forward and kicked out.
This seemingly ordinary kick landed squarely on the foremost bodyguard, sending him flying sideways into the other three.
The next moment, the four bodyguards, like kites with broken strings, flew out over twenty meters and landed outside the main hall.
Seeing this, Zhuge Xuan was taken aback. While those four bodyguards were not the top fighters in the Zhuge family, they were by no means ordinary individuals.
Yet, they were all sent flying by a kick from a woman like Zhu Que. This was truly unbelievable.
Zhuge Xuan's vigilance was piqued. He gestured behind him.
The people behind immediately went to call for reinforcements.
Zhuge Xuan sneered at Chen Yang, "So, you came prepared. It seems you two are quite skilled."
"However, you chose the wrong place. Causing trouble at my Zhuge family is seeking your own demise!"
"My Zhuge family has dominated the eighteen cities of Jiangnan for thirty years, holding the position of the premier family. Do you truly believe our Zhuge family is merely a commercial entity?"
"Since you are seeking death, do not blame me for being impolite."
As Zhuge Xuan's voice fell, the sound of footsteps echoed from outside the door. Then, a line of over a hundred bodyguards appeared in the hall.
Chen Yang laughed heartily and sighed, "I had hoped to resolve this dispute without resorting to martial arts, giving your Zhuge family a chance to apologize. However, it seems you do not cherish this opportunity at all."
"In that case, Zhu Que, summon our people. Today, we will raze this Zhuge family."
Just then, the sound of a cane echoed.
Zhuge Xuan laughed wildly, waving his hand and shouting, "All of you, attack together! Cripple these two."
At this moment, a furious voice sounded from the back door.
"All of you, stop."
The next moment, the Old Madam Zhuge, leaning on her cane, walked out.
Upon seeing the Old Madam Zhuge, everyone in the hall immediately knelt on one knee, showing utmost respect.
Zhuge Xuan was also stunned, then his face lit up with surprise. He quickly went forward and said, "Mother, Mother, you can actually get out of bed and walk. It's miraculous, truly miraculous."
The Old Madam Zhuge raised her hand and slapped Zhuge Xuan across the face. She snorted coldly and looked at Zhuge Xuan, saying angrily, "Zhuge Xuan, you have disappointed me greatly. Is this how you treat the benefactor who saved my life? Is this how you act with such arrogance and unreasonableness?"
Zhuge Xuan was stunned, then quickly said to the Old Madam Zhuge, "Mother, listen to me. It's not that I am arrogant, nor that I don't want to repay kindness. It's that Chen Yang has gone too far."
"He dug up our ancestral graves, and now he has the audacity to come to our family to demand compensation. I am simply furious. When has our Zhuge family ever been bullied like this?"
Hearing this, the Old Madam Zhuge raised her hand and slapped Zhuge Xuan across the face again.
At this moment, everyone from the Zhuge family around them was stunned, not understanding what had happened to the Old Madam Zhuge.
The Old Madam Zhuge turned her head to look at Chen Yang. Then, leaning on her cane, she trembled slightly as she bowed towards Chen Yang and said, "Please forgive my ignorance and arrogance, Mr. Chen. The current head of the Zhuge family is still I, the Old Madam Zhuge. Please, forgive my youngest son's ignorance and arrogance."
"Our Zhuge family is not usually so overbearing. I request Mr. Chen to grant us the honor of discussing the compensation. If our Zhuge family can fulfill it, we will not refuse."