However, her face was somewhat pale, her eyes were slightly bluish, and although she wore lipstick, her lips still appeared somewhat dry. It seemed she was in poor health?
Lu Chen naturally activated his medical divine ability, immediately sensing the woman's further physical abnormalities. The data from his ability indicated that she seemed to be suffering from syphilis, a condition that had been difficult to cure and was accompanied by other symptoms. Although it wasn't life-threatening, it was causing her considerable distress.
Lu Chen inwardly chuckled, thinking it a pity that such an elegant woman could have such a nasty disease.
When Bald Qiang saw her, his face immediately softened, his eyes becoming gentler, even showing a hint of fear. He said, "Xiao Tian, weren't you feeling unwell? Why are you up? Go back and rest. Don't worry, I can handle this."
This alluring woman was none other than Shen Tian, the female boss of Gold Coast.
She gave Bald Qiang a particularly coquettish look, a look that seemed to possess boundless magic, instantly making him tremble. Then, Shen Tian said, "I heard from a younger sister that the situation might get out of control, so I had to come. Brother Qiang, Brother Ling is right, you're not young anymore, don't be so impulsive."
Bald Qiang nodded frantically, "Yes, yes, Xiao Tian, I won't be impulsive anymore."
Watching this, Lu Chen chuckled inwardly. Clearly, this Bald Qiang wasn't intimidated by power; he simply liked Shen Tian, which was why he seemed so obedient.
Unfortunately, the woman he liked was his boss's woman, and she had a sexually transmitted disease.
Lu Chen shook his head and sighed.
At this moment, he saw Shen Tian glance at the four thugs lying on the side, then look over. Lu Chen smiled at her, but her eyes were cold, and she glanced at Brother Ling again.
Lu Chen scratched his ear, feeling a little annoyed. Wasn't this blatant disrespect? Hmph, you wouldn't believe it, many doctors can't cure your illness, but I'm confident I can!
Just now, his miraculous medical genius had mapped the treatment data into Lu Chen's mind—what medicine to take, what ointment to apply, what exercises to do, what precautions to take, everything was crystal clear.
Lu Chen couldn't help but marvel; it was as if he had become a super-technological medical robot.
Shen Tian spoke to Brother Ling, her tone polite yet carrying a hint of authority: "Brother Ling, your brothers..."
Brother Ling immediately corrected her: "Miss Shen, they're brothers, not 'brothers'."
Just one word, read backwards, and the meaning is completely different.
Lu Chen felt a surge of admiration. This Brother Ling wasn't just meticulous, but he also knew how to project that meticulousness. This kind of person definitely deserves to have the word "thing" added after their name.
Shen Tian glanced at Lu Chen with a hint of curiosity, her gaze shifting from indifference to curiosity. Clearly, Ling Zi's correction made her realize that Lu Chen was no ordinary person.
Hong Qingtang's large group of brothers were, of course, far more valuable than his own.
"Alright, then we're brothers! So…" Shen Tian changed her tune:
"Brother Ling, your brothers caused trouble here, knocking down four of my men. For your sake, I really can overlook it. But Brother Qiang is right. With so many people watching, you know how powerful gossip can be. It could easily turn into a situation where Hongqing Hall robbed Huangjin Hall, and they settled it for 100,000 yuan. If word gets out, Huangjin Hall's prestige will be completely ruined, and I'll have a hard time explaining to Brother Jian!"
Brother Ling said, "Alright, then Miss Shen, how do you suggest we resolve this?"
Shen Tian looked around and said calmly, "You'll pay 10,000 yuan for each of my four men's injuries. The customers were also injured, 10,000 yuan each. If they want to take this girl away, fine, 100,000 yuan. Is this considered causing trouble? How much? 100,000 yuan for that too. I don't know how many customers there are, but in total, 300,000 yuan will do."
"That's quite efficient, almost faster than me," Lu Chen thought with a sudden surge of admiration.
Ling Zige, on the other hand, had a dark expression creeping onto his face.
Shen Tian concluded, "Also, Ling Zige, you need to go on stage, take the microphone, and explain what happened. It was your brother who started it, and you tried to mediate, not to oppose Huang Jintang. Please don't spread rumors. I think that's enough. Honestly, this isn't just for your sake, but also for your godfather, Master Pang."
Ling Zige's face darkened further.
He knew how powerful gossip could be. If he went on stage and said that, by tomorrow, people in Yunzhou City's underworld would probably be spreading the word that Ling Zige's brother from Hongqing Hall had offended Huang Jintang, and that Ling Zige had not only spent a fortune but also had to make a fool of himself on stage. This would completely ruin Hongqing Hall's reputation.
Seeing Ling Zi's displeased expression, Bald Qiang spoke fiercely, "That's right, Xiao Tian is right, Ling Zi. If you do this, we'll be fine. But if you don't, we're not easy to bully!"
With that, he coldly waved his hand.
Instantly, the thugs from Gold Coast took several steps forward, forming a circle, gripping their batons tightly. It was clear they were outnumbered and outmatched.
Lingzi suddenly burst into laughter: "I think there's another way to resolve this."
"What a load of rubbish!" Bald Qiang spat. "Don't you dare stall me! You've delayed our business, how much money have we lost? We haven't settled that with you yet!"
Lingzi gave him a cold look, then turned to Shen Tian: "Miss Shen, I don't mind if you add this to the bill. Problems that can be solved with money aren't problems."
Shen Tian readily agreed: "Alright, then add another 50,000, 350,000."
Lingzi nodded, while Bald Qiang yelled at him again: "So, are you going to go up on stage and apologize or not?"
Just then, a laughing voice rang out: "Bald Qiang, you've got the wrong person. It's not Lingzi who's going to apologize, it's me, it's me who's going to apologize. This has nothing to do with Lingzi, put it all on my head."
The voice was somewhat weathered, with a hint of sharpness that made Bald Qiang uncomfortable. He turned his head and his pupils contracted in surprise, the ferocity on his face quickly fading.
Shen Tian, too, showed a slight shock. She instantly broke into a radiant smile, unlike anything she'd seen before, and hurried towards the direction of the voice.
She said, "Elder Pang, what an honor to have you grace us with your presence! It's a great honor for our Golden Coast. Please don't say that. Everyone knows Brother Ling is your godson, but how could such a small matter have troubled you?"
As she spoke, there was a subtle hint of reproach in her voice for Brother Ling having disturbed such an important figure over something so trivial.
The visitor was none other than Pang Bei!
Ling Zige let out a soft sigh of relief, appearing somewhat relaxed. He looked at Lu Chen and winked slightly, "Mr. Lu, with my godfather here, the matter is settled. We might not even have to pay anything."
Lu Chen scratched his ear and chuckled, "So that's why you're so calm. You called Old Pang."
Although he knew Lu Chen was his godfather's brother, Ling Zige still felt a little strange seeing him address Old Pang like that.
Pang Bei looked at Shen Tian with concern and said, "Little Tian, you don't seem to be in good spirits. You need to rest more and not overwork yourself. Don't ruin your health at such a young age."
Shen Tian gave a helpless, bitter smile, her expression suddenly turning somewhat sorrowful. She said, "Thank you for your concern, Elder Pang."
Pang Bei nodded and continued, "To be honest, Lu Chen, the young man who caused trouble on your Golden Coast, is my brother. If he did something wrong, I'll apologize to him, okay?"
Upon hearing this, both Shen Tian and Bald Qiang were greatly surprised. They didn't understand what was going on. Just now, Brother Ling said that Lu Chen was his brother, and now Pang Bei was saying he was his brother too. Whose brother was he?
Moreover, Brother Ling and Elder Pang were from different generations.
Most importantly, it was still manageable if Lu Chen was Brother Ling's brother, but if he was Elder Pang's brother, then it wouldn't be so easy to deal with. Everyone in the underworld knows that Master Pang is a big shot in Yunzhou City's criminal underworld. If all the factions in Yunzhou City could form an alliance, Master Pang would definitely be a top contender for leader.
Moreover, he's currently the head of security at the Flying Eagle Group, commanding formidable men, and the Flying Eagle Group is rumored to have military connections! This makes Master Pang's status even more extraordinary.
Shen Tian couldn't believe it: "Master Pang, you...you're joking, right? He...he's your brother?"
As she spoke, she couldn't help but look at Lu Chen. She thought to herself, this unknown young man is actually the brother of the famous Master Pang?
Lu Chen smiled at her again. This time, Shen Tian nodded and returned the smile.
A person whom Pang Bei considers a brother is definitely not an ordinary person!
Pang Bei nodded. "Ling Zi called me earlier, saying my brother Chen was here rescuing a little girl and had to get involved with you guys. I rushed over as soon as I heard that. Hope nothing serious happened? Anyway, whatever compensation or apology you want, I'll cover it."
Upon hearing this, Lu Chen was the first to feel embarrassed. He went over and said apologetically, "Old Pang, I'm so sorry to have troubled you. But that little girl is my brother's sister. She got involved in this mess without even realizing it, so I had to save her. If I didn't, I'd be letting her brother down!"
Pang Bei put his arm around Lu Chen's shoulder and playfully punched him in the chest. "Chen, don't apologize. If I were in your shoes, I would have done the same! If you can't even protect your own brother's sister, if you just stand by and watch her die, what kind of person are you? I support you!"
These words made Shen Tian and Bald Qiang even more embarrassed.
Look at this relationship, isn't it just the same old relationship?
Pang Bei turned to Shen Tian and said calmly, "How about this, Xiao Tian, I'll compensate you a total of 500,000 yuan. Now, I'll go up on stage and make a statement, saying that Ling Zi only stepped forward to cause this trouble under my instructions. How does that sound?"
As he spoke, he released Lu Chen and was about to walk towards the stage.
Shen Tian quickly stepped forward and blocked his way. "Old Pang, aren't you trying to make things difficult for me? How can I let you go up on stage and say that? If you go up there and say something, I'll be scolded to death by Brother Jian tomorrow! Really, it's good that you're here. With your words, I can explain to Brother Jian. This matter ends here. Little girl, you can take your brother with you, okay?"
Pang Bei was only putting on an act. Hearing this, he stopped and nodded. "Alright, I'll do whatever you say, but this loss must be compensated. Otherwise, I won't be able to stay in Yunzhou City anymore."