204: Chapter 200 Scared into Kneeling Down 204: Chapter 200 Scared into Kneeling Down “Bang…” With a loud kick, the partially ajar gate to the courtyard was forcibly blasted open by Yan Jing’s fierce blow.
“Chen Hai, get out here…”
Strutting with an air of arrogance, Yan Jing strode into the courtyard with Xiang Dong and Bai Xiaohang following closely behind.
As he raised his voice to shout, his words cut off abruptly as if someone had seized him by the throat.
A cold sweat broke out all over his body, and he found himself unable to continue speaking.
The two men in black suits who had accompanied Uncle Ban were not housekeepers but professionally trained bodyguards.
People like them typically protect politicians.
Chen Hai and Ye Qingqing were chatting leisurely with Uncle Ban in the pavilion in the courtyard, and these two bodyguards were on full alert nearby, watchful for any disturbance.
Yan Jing’s car had only just parked near the courtyard when the two bodyguards had already taken notice.
As Yan Jing kicked open the gate and stepped into the courtyard, the dark muzzle of a gun was already pressed against his forehead.
“It’s a misunderstanding, brothers, an absolute misunderstanding…” Yan Jing’s face turned ashen, and his forehead was beaded with sweat as he hastened to explain.
He considered himself someone accustomed to important events.
But now, seeing the two men in black suits take out badges engraved with the national emblem, his heart turned ice cold!
As far as he knew, these badges from certain security bureaus were colloquially referred to by some as “licenses to kill.”
Those who possessed such badges could execute someone while on duty without breaking the law.
At this moment, the fact that the two bodyguards only aimed their guns at Yan Jing and his associates instead of shooting outright was considered lucky for them.
Xiang Dong and Bai Xiaohang both took Yan Jing’s lead.
Realizing Yan Jing had already submitted, they naturally didn’t seek out death by challenging armed adversaries.
The two men in black suits, one on either side, escorted Yan Jing and his two companions toward the pavilion.
They stopped about seven or eight steps away from where Chen Hai and Uncle Ban were seated.
Chen Hai and Uncle Ban had already ended their chat and were instantly alerted to Yan Jing’s intrusion, directing their gaze upon him and his group.
“Do you find it right to barge in here without so much as a word, during the rare occasion I’m out for a stroll?”
“What’s the matter?
Are you dissatisfied with me?
Do you think I’m an easy target because of my disability?”
“It seems I haven’t walked around outside for too long, and the name of Capital City’s Brother Ban doesn’t carry weight anymore.”
“Has it come to this where any Tom, Dick, or Harry can just come and defile my turf?”
…
With a slight turn of his wheelchair, Uncle Ban let out a cold snort, his gaze sharp as a blade as he surveyed Yan Jing and his companions.
While chatting with Chen Hai and Ye Qingqing, Uncle Ban had been all smiles, seemingly approachable and easy-going.
But once angered, the authority he exuded was terrifying, leaving most people shivering at a mere glance.
“Brother Ban, no, Grandpa Ban, it’s a misunderstanding, a true misunderstanding, I had no idea you were here…”
As a native of the Capital City and one of the underworld leaders, Yan Jing knew well whom not to offend.
Though this might be his first encounter with the man in the wheelchair.
Even the mere name of Capital City’s Brother Ban was enough to send shivers down the spines of not only him but also the young masters who backed him.
With a thud…
Yan Jing, whose teeth were chattering with fear, knelt without another word.
“Xiaohang, Dong, what are you standing there for?
Kneel down quickly!”
Not only did he kneel, but Xiang Dong and Bai Xiaohang, whom he relied on as his right-hand men, also reluctantly bowed to the ground at his angry command.
People like them always carried a certain amount of baggage.
Normally, they could strut around loftily in front of common folks.
But that was mainly because someone had their back and there was no desire from above to deal with them.
Offending the man in the wheelchair could definitely lead to their downfall with just a word from him.
At that point, having their assets confiscated would be one of the better outcomes.
In the worst-case scenario, spending a decade or so in prison or even being shot on the spot were not out of the question!
In such a situation, if he could just receive Brother Ban’s forgiveness and escape this calamity, Yan Jing no longer cared about his face or dignity!
“So what, you feel you can break in and cause trouble here just because I’m not around?”
Still frowning, Uncle Ban let out another cold snort.
However, when he turned to Chen Hai and Qingqing beside him, his expression instantly became amiable.
“Qingqing, Chen, seems like the Lingnan Ye Family’s name doesn’t carry much weight here in the Capital City!”
“Even a bunch of hooligans dare to bully you.”
“Maybe you should talk to that kid Ye Cheng and ask to borrow a few of his people to be our security,” Uncle Ban joked as he addressed the two.
Although Chen Hai and Ye Qingqing were still only boyfriend and girlfriend and had not yet married, Uncle Ban, who had recognized their relationship, naturally treated Chen Hai as the future son-in-law of the Ye Family.
“I would rather not ask my big brother for help.
His people only know how to fight and kill!”
“Getting his people to come over as security guards would be like having a third wheel around, get in the way of me and Chen Hai.”
“Besides, isn’t Chen Hai here?
If anything happens, he will definitely protect me!”
Knowing that Uncle Ban was joking with her, Ye Qingqing covered her small mouth and giggled.
As for the ones kneeling earnestly not far away—Yan Jing and his group—she didn’t really take them seriously.
Yan Jing, who was already pale without the slightest hint of color, trembled even more at the mention of the Lingnan Ye Family.
If he had a knife in his hand right now, he would’ve undoubtedly stabbed Xiang Dong, kneeling beside him, without hesitation!
Asking him to investigate Chen Hai’s background?
What rubbish had he uncovered?
Wasn’t this just digging his own grave as the boss?
Another mention of Brother Ban from the Capital City and the Lingnan Ye Family?
Had he known the terrifying background behind Chen Hai, he would never have dared to strut around here, looking for trouble!
“Qingqing, Uncle Ban, I know these guys.
They must have come here looking for me,” Chen Hai said with a smile, casting a glance at Yan Jing and the others.
Bai Xiaohang really lived up to his reputation as a natural-born warrior.
Despite kneeling reluctantly under the scolding of his boss Yan Jing, his face was flushed with anger, looking ready to explode and harm someone at any moment.
The two men in black suits, being professional bodyguards coming from overseas, keenly observed the expressions of Bai Xiaohang.
They had already marked Bai Xiaohang as a person of interest and were ready to shoot at the slightest provocation, sending bullets into his body.
“Brother Xiaohang, we just met this morning, and to run into you again this afternoon under these circumstances is quite a coincidence!”
Chen Hai did remember the minor conflict with Yan Jing.
However, he gave Yan Jing a passing glance before shifting his attention to Bai Xiaohang.
Chen Hai had always been interested in Bai Xiaohang and had considered recruiting him into his own fold.
That morning, Bai Xiaohang had just rejected his offer of recruitment, and now, under these circumstances, they met again.
Perhaps this was what people call fate!
He didn’t know what Bai Xiaohang was thinking, but as for Chen Hai himself, that’s what he believed.
With his head hanging down, Bai Xiaohang’s eyes wandered, dodging and flickering.
That morning, when Chen Hai had attempted to recruit him, he bragged about how well he was doing on the outside, claiming that others would respectfully call him Brother Xiaohang.
But now?
Not only him but also his highly-respected boss Yan Jing were kneeling before Chen Hai!
Contrasting with what he had said in the morning, how ironic was this current scene?
In front of Chen Hai, Bai Xiaohang felt the utmost embarrassment, almost lacking the courage to meet Chen Hai’s eyes.
“A big man like you should kneel only to heaven, earth, and your parents—what kind of sight are you presenting, kneeling in front of us?”
“Stand up!
Brother Xiaohang, there’s no need to keep kneeling.”
Chen Hai, who was somewhat acquainted with Bai Xiaohang’s temperament, understood what must be going through his mind at this moment.
He sighed softly and instructed Bai Xiaohang, of course not forgetting to give Uncle Ban a heads-up.
“Chen, this is your place, and they’ve come looking for you!”
“How you want to handle this is up to you.”
“Don’t mind me; I’m just passing by, at most here to watch the show,” Uncle Ban said with a chuckle.
Truly speaking, besides kicking in the door a little too forcefully when Yan Jing and his two subordinates stormed in here.
They didn’t seem to really have the chance to do anything else before they were pointed at gunpoint and forced to kneel down obediently.
Of course, anyone would prefer to stand if they could rather than kneel on the ground.
With Chen Hai’s permission, Bai Xiaohang stood up, although he remained silent with his head lowered.
“President Yan, you’re not still holding onto the slight conflict from the meeting earlier, are you?”
“Coming in here, swaggering and kicking down my house’s gate.”
“You were shouting for me to get out; what is it exactly that you want to do?
Are you planning revenge against me?”
…
His gaze shifted from Bai Xiaohang to Yan Jing.
Regarding him, Chen Hai was much less polite, his face stern as he questioned him harshly.