Chapter 156 I’m Not Familiar

Normal people, even if they don't see a shooting, would still flinch or blink at the sound of gunfire. But when the gunshots rang out in the private room earlier, Chu Yuxuan only looked slightly surprised and showed no other reaction. This was highly unusual unless one was numb from frequent exposure to gunfire.

Xue Fei furrowed his brow. "Are you saying that Chu Zhixing's illegitimate son might actually have some skills?"

"It's not a possibility; it's a certainty," the bodyguard said with conviction. "His calm reaction is something ordinary soldiers can't achieve unless they've been through actual combat. And those two bodyguards aren't ordinary people either. The one wearing the cross has a very heavy murderous aura."

Xue Fei thought about Old Fourth's seemingly harmless face, which didn't look like that of someone with blood on their hands. Then he remembered Chu Yuxuan's reckless, arrogant behavior and couldn't understand how he would—until tonight's events made him believe the bodyguard's words.

"Have those sent to clean up Huayin Mountain reported back?" Xue Fei asked.

The bodyguard replied, "They've already reported. Everything is taken care of. That Chu guy blew up his car and even removed the license plates. The scene was cleared by our people before the police arrived, so it was a close call but nothing serious."

"Hmm…" Xue Fei nodded and muttered, "Three people against many and all came out unscathed, and they cleaned up thoroughly. Impressive."

"Little Young Master, don't provoke them any further, for your own good," the bodyguard said, his tone not as respectful as it was towards Xue Fei. "If he tries to cause trouble for you, I'll handle it, but please, know when to stop. You'll end up dead if you keep fighting him."

Xue Can glanced at the bodyguard, who was nearly forty, and sneered, "Teaching me a lesson? What are you?"

Before he could finish, Xue Fei slapped him.

"Beast! Hmph… I'm curious why you're so intent on making trouble with him," Xue Fei said, fuming.

Xue Can covered his face and said coldly, "It's nothing. I just can't stand him. I didn't intend to escalate things. Initially, I just wanted to give him a beating, but he had to resist. Wouldn't it be better if he just took a beating?"

Xue Fei, enraged at his aggressive, almost inhuman brother, slapped him several more times, his hands trembling with anger. "You scoundrel! If it weren't for Mom's repeated pleas, I'd have sent you abroad at dawn! Let me remind you again: the supervisory team is still in Jiangcheng. Don't cause trouble!"

Xue Can staggered, steadied himself against the wall, wiped the blood from his nose, and, in a disturbing manner, licked the blood off his hand, grinning sinisterly.

On the other side, in the Red House private room.

After Xue Fei and his group left, despite taking the bodyguard's body with them, the blood stains still made Situ Jingyao unhappy. She glared at Chu Zhixing and said, "Mr. Chu, you know the rules of the Red House, right? I don't want to see this happen again."

Chu Zhixing laughed and stood up, apologizing. He said to Chu Yuxuan, "Let's go. It's getting late."

Chu Yuxuan was fuming and did not respond. Just as he turned around, Situ Jingyao blocked his path and asked, "Don't you recognize me? Aren't you going to greet me?"

Chu Yuxuan gave a faint smile and said, "Actually, I was just about to greet you."

"Just a greeting and then leaving?" Situ Jingyao said with a hint of resentment. "You've caused a scene here tonight. According to the rules, I need to take back your red card."

Chu Yuxuan was momentarily taken aback but handed over the red card with a generous attitude.

Situ Jingyao did not reach for it, visibly upset. She frowned and said, "It's surprising you're such a flirt! Don't you know how to handle a girl? Is this how you treat your wife when she's angry?"

Chu Yuxuan responded seriously, "She's my wife; it's different."

"You…" Situ Jingyao pouted and shot him a glare.

Chu Zhixing, putting on his coat, looked at his son with a hint of reproach. "Yuxuan, how could you talk to Miss Situ like that? We were at fault today. Apologize properly! I'll wait for you in the car. There's no rush."

Chu Yuxuan: …

Situ Jingyao smiled and said, "Then Mr. Chu, please take your time. I won't see you off."

"Don't see us off. You all get on with your work," Chu Zhixing said, waving his hand. As he reached the door, he glanced at Old Fourth and Old Fifth. "What are you standing there for? Let's go."

Situ Jingyao also turned to her people. "Go outside first. I'll talk to Mr. Chu about some matters. We'll clean up the room later."

"Understood, Manager."

Once everyone left, Situ Jingyao immediately changed her demeanor. With a sweet smile, she lightly bit her lower lip and motioned to Chu Yuxuan to sit in a nearby chair.

Chu Yuxuan pondered for a moment and handed the red card to her again. "Do you really want to take this back? I have other things to do, so I won't sit."

"Whether I take it back depends on my mood," Situ Jingyao said with a smile. "Sit down. I'm just going to chat with you. I won't eat you up. Really." Chu Yuxuan, slightly helpless, sat down, lit a cigarette, and asked, "What do you want to talk about?"

"Can't we just catch up?" Situ Jingyao said, sitting next to him, her seductive eyes fixed on Chu Yuxuan's face, looking as if she were basking in spring sunshine. Chu Yuxuan glanced at the bloodstains on the ground and said, "Zhang Yao, you've changed so much. You're not even fazed by seeing dead bodies."

"If I had no courage, how could I be the general manager of the Red House? I'm no longer the timid person I used to be," Situ Jingyao said with a chuckle. "By the way, Yuxuan, which do you prefer: Zhang Yao or Situ Jingyao?"

Chu Yuxuan deliberately kept his distance. "I'm not familiar with either."

"Unromantic, hmph…"

At that moment, Zhao Yanan happened to call Chu Yuxuan.

Chu Yuxuan's lips involuntarily curled into a smile as he answered, "Wife, missing me?"

"Don't call me that…"

Hearing Zhao Yanan's scolding tone, Chu Yuxuan's mind instantly pictured her embarrassed face, making his smile grow wider. He said softly, "Still awake so late? Is your foot still hurting?"

Zhao Yanan replied, "No, the administrative manager called earlier and said several big internet celebrities want to cancel their contracts. They're causing a fuss at the company right now, asking me what to do."

Chu Yuxuan sighed lightly. "This fool, I told him not to bother you. I'm going to make sure he gets a good beating tomorrow when I go to the company!"

Zhao Yanan lightly snorted. "Be serious. You're an adult; no more spanking. He's just afraid to disturb you so late. Is there something wrong at the base?"

Chu Yuxuan replied, "Nothing's wrong. Don't worry about it. Just get some rest. I'll handle it."

"Hmm… how's your injury? Did you go to the hospital to change the dressing today?"

"I went. It's much better… you're concerned about me?"

Listening to the affectionate exchange between the couple, Situ Jingyao's pretty face darkened, and she almost rolled her eyes to the sky.

After a pause, the charming beauty in a qipao had a mischievous glint in her eyes. Slowly, she stood up, and while Chu Yuxuan was still chatting with Zhao Yanan, she suddenly bent over and wrapped her arms around his neck, pressing her lips firmly against his…