Chapter 35

Kong Ergou also got up, clasped his fists, and said with a smile, "Captain Huang, I'm sorry for using your place to handle a small matter. If I've offended you in any way, please bear with me."

Kong Ergou didn't call Huang Tianbao "Sanpao" as per the gang rules, but instead called him Captain Huang, which was a clear indication that he was dealing with this as a public matter.

"No problem, no problem," Huang Tianbao said, looking around the scene and then walking over to Chu Tianshu's side, glancing at the card on the table to confirm it was indeed a diamond VIP card.

Seeing that the card had been revealed and the security captain of the Victory Hotel had quickly come in, Chu Tianshu realized the weight of the card. It seemed that Qi Dagang couldn't be relied on, so he decided to take a chance. He picked up the card and handed it to Huang Tianbao, his face darkening as he said, "These two are my guests. They seem to have upset Second Brother. Captain Huang, I'll leave them to you. After Second Brother deals with them, I'll come back to collect them."

"This friend, please wait a moment, let me ask about the situation," Huang Tianbao pretended to be greatly surprised, turning to Kong Ergou and asking, "Second Brother, is this true?"

Chu Tianshu had taken out the card and called for the bill, but instead of a waiter, Huang Tianbao came in. Kong Ergou felt something was off. When he saw Huang Tianbao's attitude toward Chu Tianshu, he understood that this young man must have some connection to the Victory Hotel.

Kong Ergou didn't beat around the bush and said straightforwardly, "Captain Huang, my young master Qin was kicked in the ass by these two. What do you think, should I intervene?"

"Of course! Of course!" Huang Tianbao nodded and bowed. "However, Second Brother, these people don't seem like troublemakers. Could there be a misunderstanding?"

Huang Tianbao's intention to help Chu Tianshu was now clear.

Kong Ergou didn't want to say more and turned to ask the chubby boy, "Young Master Qin, what happened?"

It was clear that the chubby boy, who was only in his teens, was afraid of Kong Ergou. He pointed at Zhao Pingyuan and Huang Li, a bit timidly, and said, "I just touched the girl, and the guy kicked me in the ass."

Chu Tianshu stepped forward and asked, "Young brother, where did he kick you?"

The chubby boy said aggressively, "Right here in this private room, many people saw it."

Chu Tianshu smiled and said, "Hehe, young brother, why did you bring your ass into our private room instead of staying in your own to drink?"

The chubby boy was speechless for a moment.

Huang Tianbao looked at Kong Ergou with a smile.

Kong Ergou's face darkened.

Chu Tianshu looked at Huang Li and said, "Huang Li, he followed you in. Tell us what happened."

Huang Li, who was already terrified, sobbed and said, "I was coming out of the restroom, and he touched me... here, and here. I was so scared that I ran into the private room, and he... even grabbed me here." She pointed to her chest, buttocks, and thighs as she spoke.

Huang Tianbao smiled at Kong Ergou and said, "Second Brother, if that's the case, isn't it evened out?"

Kong Ergou's face remained dark, and he didn't say anything.

The chubby boy still tried to argue, "Second Brother, I don't care. He kicked my ass, so I want to kick his back."

Kong Ergou, without getting angry, passed the problem to Huang Tianbao, "Captain Huang, my young master Qin has a child's temper. I can't persuade him. What do you think?"

Chu Tianshu said, "Young Master Qin, my friend offended you. I'll apologize to you. Is that okay?"

The chubby boy, who was a bit dim-witted, didn't know when to stop. He glared at Chu Tianshu and shouted, "Sure, then let me kick your ass."

The tense situation, which had just eased, immediately became tense again.

Since there was no way to back down, Chu Tianshu decided to take a bold step and be even more assertive.

"Hmph, no problem," Chu Tianshu said with a cold laugh. "If your dirty hands touched my friend, shouldn't you cut off your hands?"

The chubby boy was startled, put his hands behind his back, and looked at Chu Tianshu like an idiot.

Kong Ergou and Huang Tianbao were also startled.

This young man was truly a character, with a boldness rarely seen in the underworld. He could say such harsh words!

The atmosphere suddenly became tense, like a bowstring ready to snap at any moment.

However, Chu Tianshu had the upper hand in terms of momentum.

Now, Huang Tianbao was in the most difficult position.

If the chubby boy insisted on kicking Chu Tianshu's ass, Chu Tianshu would certainly demand his hands afterward. Kong Ergou wouldn't agree, and if it came to a fight, Huang Tianbao would be in a difficult position.

But Chu Tianshu's words were too harsh, and Kong Ergou wouldn't back down. As a well-known figure in the underworld, he would rather die than lose face to an unknown person.

Huang Tianbao clearly realized the severity of the situation. Since he couldn't offend either side, he decided to take the hit himself. He frowned and said to Kong Ergou, "Young Master Qin is your boss's family, and this is my boss's friend. The conflict happened on my turf, so I, Sanpao, have committed a grave sin. How about this: I'll slap myself to apologize to everyone. What do you think?"

Huang Tianbao, a seasoned underworld figure, found a very clever way out. This statement immediately defused the situation and passed the problem back to Kong Ergou.

Kong Ergou had only wanted to save face by arguing with Chu Tianshu. He couldn't let Huang Tianbao slap himself for such a trivial matter, which could damage the relationship between the two bosses. This was a lose-lose situation, and Kong Ergou wouldn't do it.

Kong Ergou grabbed Huang Tianbao's raised right hand and said with a smile, "Brother Sanpao, it was just a joke. Why take it seriously?"

With his words, the tense atmosphere finally eased.

Huang Tianbao held Kong Ergou's hand and said with a smile, "Haha, I knew Second Brother would give me this face. I'll set up a special dinner to thank you."

"Alright, it's a deal. Please also send my regards to Big Brother Dapao and Second Brother Erpao. Haha," Kong Ergou said, then suddenly turned and waved to the chubby boy and the man in white, saying, "Let's go."

As they passed Chu Tianshu, Kong Ergou whispered, "Brother, leave your name. I think we'll meet again."

"I'm Chu Tianshu! Goodbye, no need to see me off!" Chu Tianshu smiled.

Kong Ergou was extremely frustrated. He couldn't understand where this seemingly unremarkable young man got the confidence and courage to challenge the underworld. Even after leaving the Victory Hotel, his heart still ached.

As soon as Kong Ergou and his group left, Huang Li burst into tears.

Zhao Pingyuan rushed forward, tightly gripping Chu Tianshu's hand, and said excitedly, "Tianshu, true friendship is seen in times of trouble. I finally know who my real brothers are."

Both Chu Tianshu and Zhao Pingyuan's palms were sweaty from the tense situation.

"Xiao Zhao, don't be too formal. You are my guests, and I won't abandon any of you," Chu Tianshu said, shaking Zhao Pingyuan's hand and smiling. "Go comfort Huang Li, I still need to pay the bill."

The duty manager ran in and looked at Chu Tianshu with admiration. "Our boss has instructed that if a VIP at the Victory Hotel is treated poorly, the bill is waived."

"Thank you, please thank Boss Guoqing for me," Chu Tianshu said without hesitation, mentioning Fan Guoqing's name to make the act more convincing. He extended his hand to Huang Tianbao and said gratefully, "Captain Huang, I've caused you trouble. I owe you one."

Huang Tianbao wiped his sweat and said with a smile, "Not at all, not at all. You are our VIP, and protecting the safety of our guests is my duty as a security captain."

After the formalities, Chu Tianshu bid farewell to Huang Tianbao and the others.

The duty manager accompanied them out.

Zhao Pingyuan kept expressing his gratitude.

Chu Tianshu patted his shoulder and said, "Xiao Zhao, don't say more. We are colleagues. In the future, be more careful and don't be too impulsive. You've seen that some people we really can't afford to offend."

Zhao Pingyuan nodded repeatedly.

Chu Tianshu, Zhao Pingyuan, and Huang Li walked out of the Victory Hotel's main entrance.

Under the night sky, the five large characters "Victory Hotel" shone brightly, looking luxurious and grand. A gentle breeze brought music, making the atmosphere pleasant.

As they reached the square in front of the hotel, Fan Yibing, Liu Chunna, and others emerged from the darkness and surrounded them.

Liu Chunna, with tears in her eyes, looked Chu Tianshu up and down, unable to speak for a moment.

Qian Meihua hugged the sobbing Huang Li, patting her back and comforting her.

Fan Yibing, Zhang Guoping, and Wan Peng pulled Zhao Pingyuan, asking him questions.

The driver Lao Miao and Xiao Zhu also came over, offering Zhao Pingyuan a cigarette.

All the people from the dinner table were there, except for Qi Dagang.

Zhao Pingyuan looked around and cursed, "That damn Qi Dagang, what a piece of shit. When trouble comes, he runs faster than a rabbit. Such a scumbag doesn't deserve to be a leader."

Everyone nodded in agreement, expressing their contempt for Qi Dagang.

Chu Tianshu quietly touched Liu Chunna and whispered, "Chunna, don't cry. Everyone is watching. I'm fine, see?"

Liu Chunna wiped her tears and smiled, saying, "After Fan Ge led us out, he was ready to rush in, but I and Aunt Qian held him back."

Chu Tianshu waved to Fan Yibing and gave him a grateful look.

Fan Yibing smiled, waved back, and said nothing.

Zheng Xiaomin, with tears streaming down her face, hugged Chu Tianshu's arm and said excitedly, "Brother Chu, Brother Chu, you're amazing. I want to be your little sister."

Everyone laughed, and they all sincerely said that Chu Tianshu was a man of his word, and no one could touch his people. From now on, they would all listen to Chu Tianshu.

Chu Tianshu waved his hand and said, "Brothers, don't say that at work. We are all in the same department, and we must help each other and stand together. Alright, be careful on the way, and go home and rest."

Zhao Pingyuan was responsible for sending Huang Li home.

Fan Yibing sent Qian Meihua home.

Lao Miao and Xiao Zhu walked away, smoking.

Zhang Guoping and Wan Peng went home together.

Liu Chunna and Zheng Xiaomin, each holding one of Chu Tianshu's arms, stood at the entrance of the Victory Hotel, waiting for a taxi.

A taxi soon arrived, and after letting Liu Chunna and Zheng Xiaomin into the back seat, Chu Tianshu was about to get in when Huang Tianbao, out of breath, ran over and shouted, "Brother Chu, wait a moment."