Chapter 139: Chapter 132: Power Struggle (About to Explode, Requesting Monthly Tickets!)
Xia Xue was indeed startled. If it were just the middle-aged woman’s arrogant attitude and the way she spoke to the head of the traffic police squad as if she were giving orders, Xia Xue wouldn’t have been too bothered. Nowadays, people with a little bit of money often act superior and start behaving arrogantly.
But when she saw that the elderly woman was quick to advise her upon hearing that name, Xia Xue was truly shocked. Was the reputation of the other person so fearsome that even an old lady in her sixties knew about it?
However, when Chen Yufeng opened her mouth asking for 500,000, Xia Xue couldn’t help but get angry. Did she think Xia Xue was an easy target? 500,000? Even though the two cars collided quite badly, no one inside the cars was injured. The damage to the cars was only to the front hood; the engine and other key parts were definitely fine. It was just the exterior that was damaged.
Although Xia Xue wasn’t very knowledgeable about cars, she could tell that the woman’s car was at most worth over 2 million. How could a mere collision warrant a demand for 500,000? Did she think her car was encrusted with diamonds?
Though Xia Xue’s family background wasn’t the most prominent in Yanjing, they were still considered part of the upper echelons of society. The Xia Family controlled assets worth over ten billion. It’s neither too large nor too small.
Would Xia Xue be afraid of such a shrew? Even if she was notorious in Jiangling, Xia Xue was no pushover. Having maintained her integrity in the face of the combined pressure from Fatty Wang and Qu Haobo for so many years, she was no weakling.
"Do you think your car is encrusted with diamonds? Your car is at most worth around 2 million, and you dare ask for 500,000 for a little damage to the front? Do you think I’m easy to bully? Look at this car; it’s no worse than yours. Do you really think I’m easy to pick on?" Xia Xue was quite articulate, and ever since meeting Xiao Lin, as women often do in love, her intelligence seemed to dip drastically. But that didn’t mean it dipped when dealing with others.
How often did anyone dare speak to the middle-aged woman like that? She immediately bristled with anger, glaring at the young and beautiful Xia Xue, jealousy swelling inside her, pointing at Xia Xue and angrily cursing: "You bitch, how dare you show off on Jiangling’s turf? Fine, just you wait. If I don’t ruin your face, I’m not a Chen!" With that, she picked up the phone again to make a call.
Xia Xue’s temper flared up, and just as she was about to retaliate, the elderly woman beside her anxiously tugged at her clothes, whispering, "Girl, just let it go. If she said it, she can definitely do it. You better get in your car and leave. I can tell you’re from the city, driving a good car, so your family must have some background. But Chen Yufeng is a major force in Jiangling. Even if you’re a powerful outsider, you can’t beat a local tyrant like Chen Yufeng!"
"Hey, you old witch, what are you mumbling about? Watch out, or I’ll deal with you too!" Seeing the elderly woman whispering behind Xia Xue, Chen Yufeng was equally displeased with her.
Hearing Chen Yufeng’s words, the elderly woman was so frightened she dared not say more. Her legs weren’t in good shape, so she couldn’t leave even if she wanted to. Otherwise, she would have left long ago. Staying here was like courting death.
Xia Xue really wanted to slap her a few times, but looking at Chen Yufeng, who was robust and sturdy, with some strength herself, Xia Xue, though having trained in some karate and self-defense, knew she couldn’t win in a direct confrontation. And judging by the elderly woman’s tone, this middle-aged woman seemed to have quite a formidable background, likely skilled in some martial arts too.
Seeing that Chen Yufeng was making a phone call, Xia Xue remained calm. Surely, Chen Yufeng wouldn’t dare do anything under broad daylight, would she? But to be safe, Xia Xue thought about it and decided to call a vice director at the Jiangling Police Station.
This vice director was someone the Xia Family had supported over the years. While the Xia Family might not be an extremely prominent clan in Yanjing, they had their political allies and networks. In Huaxia, if you didn’t have political support, it was impossible to grow strong and succeed.
"Hello, Uncle Sun? It’s Xiaoxue!" Xia Xue called warmly; every time she came to Jiangling, she would pay Vice Director Sun a visit.
"Is it Xiaoxue? Thinking of coming over for a hot spring again? There’s a nice place opened up in Shuikou, the scenery and surroundings are great. Uncle Sun can arrange it for you. The day after tomorrow is Saturday, come on over!" Vice Director Sun’s hearty laughter and booming voice came through. Despite Xia Xue always addressing him as Uncle Sun, Vice Director Sun wasn’t so bold as to see her as a junior.
"Uncle Sun, I wonder if you’re free to come over here. I have a bit of a situation; there’s a woman named Chen Yufeng who not only crashed into me but also demands 500,000 in compensation and threatens to disfigure me!" Xia Xue said.
"What? Someone in Jiangling dared to speak to you like that? Who did you say it was? Chen Yufeng? What? It’s Chen Yufeng?" Vice Director Sun initially did not catch who Xia Xue mentioned, and when he realized, he couldn’t help but speak with a tone of astonishment and fear. Chen Yufeng? The daughter-in-law of Zhang Teng, the wealthiest person in Jiangling, and it’s rumored that her family is the Chen Family, ranked second among the top four families in Yanjing, with an enormous background behind her.
"What? Is this Chen Yufeng very difficult to deal with?" Xia Xue sensed something amiss from Vice Director Sun’s tone, feeling a bit uneasy. It seemed that Vice Director Sun couldn’t handle this Chen Yufeng, and she didn’t expect Chen Yufeng to have such a powerful background.
"Xiaoxue, if possible, it’s better to reconcile with her. The other party indeed has a powerful background. It’s rumored that Chen Yufeng’s family is from the Yanjing Chen Family, and that’s why her husband’s Zhang Family became the wealthiest in Jiangling in just twenty years. Zhang Teng from the Zhang Family is someone who has influence in both the underworld and the legitimate world in Jiangling. Combined with the Yanjing Chen Family’s power, Chen Yufeng really calls the shots in Jiangling!" Vice Director Sun hesitated but finally spoke out.
Hearing this from Vice Director Sun, Xia Xue’s face turned pale. She didn’t expect Chen Yufeng to have such a powerful background. Although the Xia Family could be considered an upper class in Yanjing, compared with the Chen Family, there was simply no comparison. Suppressing her fear, she calmly said, "Uncle Sun, if you’re busy, then forget it!" From what Vice Director Sun said, Xia Xue felt that he might not be willing to offend Chen Yufeng for her, since he still needed to survive in Jiangling.
Vice Director Sun knew Xia Xue’s temperament well; asking her to admit defeat was impossible. Besides, the Xia Family had been incredibly generous to him. Without the Xia Family, he wouldn’t be in his current position. Chen Yufeng was just a collateral branch of the Chen Family. Although it’s rumored that her father had entered the Chen Family’s core, that was just a rumor.
"Xiaoxue, Uncle Sun will come over immediately. Don’t act impulsively now, and let Uncle Sun handle everything!" Vice Director Sun showed his determination at this moment.
Hearing Vice Director Sun’s words, Xia Xue felt a bit guilty. She had wronged Vice Director Sun just now. She gave a hum before hanging up the phone. At this moment, Xia Xue considered whether to call her father, but then she shook her head. Her relationship with her father had reached a historical low point. Asking her father Xia Yusheng for help at this time was something she couldn’t bring herself to do. She thought Vice Director Sun would make this call.
Sure enough, less than three minutes after Xia Xue put down the phone and tended to the old lady, her father Xia Yusheng called with a very composed tone, saying, "Xiaoxue, we’re in the right. Let your Uncle Sun handle everything!"
"Okay, got it!" Xia Xue replied with mixed feelings.
Chen Yufeng kept a cold eye on Xia Xue as if she were a piece of meat on a chopping board, especially after Xia Xue finished the call, her lonely look and somewhat fearful eyes made Chen Yufeng even more smug. She even taunted, "Stupid bitch, daring to fight with me in Jiangling, you’re still too green. How about it, I’m right here waiting for you to make calls. Go ahead, bring out all your powers, let’s see if this lady here is afraid of you. Even if you’re from the Wang Family or the Sun Family in Yanjing, in Jiangling, if you’re a dragon, you have to lie down. If you’re a tiger, you have to crouch!" Her tone was extremely arrogant, as if she didn’t regard the Sun or Wang Families at all.
This arrogance of Chen Yufeng’s was customary. Over the years, the Zhang Family’s strength had gradually increased, calling the shots in Jiangling, with no power able to suppress the Zhang Family in their territory. Naturally, they didn’t regard anyone else.
Although Xia Xue was furious inside, Vice Director Sun’s request and instructions from her father Xia Yusheng made her suppress her rage, ignoring Chen Yufeng’s cold mockery and focusing entirely on the injuries of the old lady.
Before long, three vehicles from the traffic police team arrived. Leading them was a young man in his early thirties, about 1.8 meters tall, quite handsome, and dressed in a police uniform, appearing quite dignified.
However, once he spoke, Xia Xue immediately felt this team leader’s good physique was just for show. He said ingratiatingly to Chen Yufeng, nodding and bowing, "Madam Zhang, who dared to provoke you? Let me teach them a lesson!" His voice was as sharp as those eunuchs on TV, sycophantic to the extreme.
"Xiao Wang, it’s that stupid bitch. I don’t ask for much, just seize her car, pay me five hundred thousand, and we’ll talk about the rest when the Little Rooster arrives. Today if I don’t disfigure this stupid bitch, I’m not a Chen!" Chen Yufeng’s arrogance soared sky-high upon Xiao Wang’s arrival, making ruthless threats regardless of the clear skies and daylight.
Xia Xue, however, felt much calmer. Her father was aware of the situation, and Vice Director Sun was on his way, so she felt more confident. Seeing only the traffic police team arrive, she stepped forward and said to Xiao Wang, "Officer, I want to report a crime. This woman drove her car into mine, crashing mine into the guardrail, and injuring an old lady!"
Xiao Wang furrowed his brows, looked in the direction Xia Xue was pointing, and was startled, exclaiming, "Mom!" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian () to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)