"Bro, what’s this supposed to mean? First time out, huh? Don’t know the rules?"
"It’s fine if you don’t know the rules, but Brother Ming, don’t pretend you don’t recognize us. What’s this supposed to mean? Intentionally provoking Brother Ming?"
"Bro, you’re walking a narrow path."
...
Wang Nianming looked upset. With his status, would he need to drug a girl?
The Red-Haired Monster clearly brought down his level, tarnishing his reputation.
But Red Hair had his own thoughts.
Xi Yuyao might agree to Wang Nianming’s advances, but she definitely wouldn’t accept all of them joining in.
So, to have his own taste, Red Hair used his usual tricks.
Drugging at bars and nightclubs is common practice.
Yang Chen took a sip of water and said, "Tell Wang Nianming to come speak to me; you don’t qualify to talk to me."
"Hey! Looking for trouble, are we?"
"You think you’re all that? Where do you get your rep from?"
"Never seen you; you’re not one of the rich second-generation kids from Hai City."
...
Yang Chen didn’t want to waste words with them, so he didn’t respond.
At that moment, the police arrived.
The lights were switched on, and the music stopped.
The men and women partying hard were displeased as they came to a halt.
Police: "Who called the cops?"
Yang Chen raised his hand and replied, "I did!"
The police came over.
Red Hair immediately whispered, "Miss, be careful what you say."
But at that moment, Xi Yuyao was already completely under the drug’s effect, collapsing into Yang Chen’s arms.
Police: "What’s going on?"
Yang Chen pointed at Red Hair and said, "He drugged her. She’s now experiencing the effects and has lost consciousness."
Right then, Yu Shishi ran over.
Yu Shishi: "Sir, what’s happening?"
Yang Chen motioned for Yu Shishi to help hold Xi Yuyao and said, "It’s fine, just support her."
Red Hair quickly denied, "Officer, I can swear to the heavens, I absolutely didn’t drug her. She drank the water he gave her and shortly after blacked out. I’m sure he’s the one who drugged her."
Police: "What’s your name? Show me your ID."
Yang Chen pulled out his wallet, extracting his ID as he answered, "My name is Yang Chen."
Wang Nianming’s eyes lit up.
Yang Chen?
Could it be such a coincidence?
Just then, Chen Lijun arrived with his team from his custom car shop.
Chen Lijun: "Brother Chen, you’re here too. What’s going on?"
Yang Chen: "Came out with friends, ran into someone spiking drinks."
Red Hair immediately said, "Stop spouting nonsense! You clearly drugged her and are trying to frame me?"
Chen Lijun: "Wang Xu, are you out of your mind? Do you know who he is to accuse him like that!"
Red-Haired Monster: "Who? I don’t recognize him, never seen him before, this is the first time. Besides, doesn’t matter who he is, him drugging someone is a fact."
Chen Lijun: "Damn, he’s got so many businesses under his name. Let me name just one—he’s the major shareholder, absolutely controlling, of Shield Security Group. Got it? There’s a line of girls chasing him; why would he need to drug someone? I said you’re out of your mind, and you still don’t believe it."
Shield Security Group?
That’s a company even the wealthy respect.
The Red-Haired Monster realized he was in deep trouble and quickly looked to Wang Nianming.
The police quickly handed back Yang Chen’s ID, smiling and shaking his hand.
"Mr. Yang, pleasure to meet you. What exactly happened here?" the officer asked.
Yang Chen relayed what he had seen happen.
At this point, Wang Nianming decided quickly, stepping forward and slapping the Red-Haired Monster, cursing, "Are you out of your mind? He came here to talk business with me, and you go spiking drinks?"
Red-Haired Monster: "I..."
Wang Nianming, worried he’d blurt out something, cut him off immediately: "You’re messing with this stuff, and people will think I’m that low. Who doesn’t know my style, Wang Nianming? I’ve been with so many girls, and none ever stood out to accuse me. Why? Because I never forced them, and I never used such despicable methods. You’re ruining my reputation, you know that?"
Everyone nodded in agreement with Wang Nianming.
The Red-Haired Monster, knowing he wasn’t in the right, didn’t dare speak.
Yang Chen stood up, looking at Wang Nianming, seriously asking, "Xiaoming, do you dare swear you didn’t know about him drugging?"
Xiaoming?
Damn!
This guy’s bold, calling Wang Nianming Xiaoming.
Anyone out here wouldn’t dare not call him Brother Ming.
This guy must be cocky.
"Damn, he’s arrogant, calling Wang Nianming Xiaoming."
"He’s a major shareholder in Shield Security Group, so what if he calls him Xiaoming? Even Old Wang wouldn’t dare challenge him, let alone Xiaowang."
"Anyway, this is the first time I’ve seen someone give Wang Nianming no face. I don’t believe Wang Nianming isn’t pissed, so many people watching him being called Xiaoming would be humiliating."
...
Wang Nianming quickly and humbly replied, "Brother Chen, rest assured, I can swear to the heavens, I really didn’t know he drugged the drink."
Everyone was again shocked; Wang Nianming just submitted so easily?
The Wang Nianming they knew was fearless, confronting anyone and anything.
Even though Shield Security Group is powerful, Yida Group is formidable too, no need for him to curry favor with Yang Chen.
His companions were puzzled and aggrieved.
"Brother Ming, there’s no need to be so polite with him."
"Yeah! So what about Shield Security Group? Do you think he dares to lay a finger on you?"
"Brother Ming, when have you ever been so courteous to anyone?"
...
Wang Nianming glanced at them, saying, "What do you know? Brother Chen just acquired 40% of Yida Commercial Group’s shares and 29% of Yida Film’s shares. We’re on the same team now. Sorry, Brother Chen, I only knew your name, not what you looked like; otherwise, this wouldn’t have happened."