235: Chapter 233 Seeing the True Colors 235: Chapter 233 Seeing the True Colors The Grand Tycoon Hotel, considered upscale in Xijing, also boasted a four-star rating.
The hotel’s decor lived up to its name to some extent; it had an air that only the wealthy could afford.
Gold dominated the entrance, giving the impression from afar that it was made entirely of gold, exuding grandeur and magnificence.
When Tangyu drove Fang Min to the Grand Tycoon Hotel, Lao Niu and his two most loyal underlings had already been waiting there.
He had always been extremely cautious with his communications with Tangyu, because if word got to Zhang Guoli’s ears, it would definitely stir up trouble.
“Brother Yu,” Lao Niu greeted respectfully, his gaze swiftly scanning Fang Min.
He had seen plenty of beauties in the underworld, but it was rare to encounter a woman as stunning and charming as her.
A flash of suggestive appreciation crossed his eyes, and he admired Tangyu even more.
A man who could win over a great beauty must have his extraordinary merits.
Fang Min gave Lao Niu and his three men a few glances.
With her societal experience, how could she not recognize that these men were from the underworld, and clearly not just ordinary hoodlums?
She always preferred to keep her distance from such people, even feeling a bit of revulsion.
At this moment, she frowned and glanced at Tangyu, her eyes clearly carrying a hint of blame.
“Where is the person?
Take us there,” Tangyu said to Lao Niu after looking at Fang Min, deeming it unnecessary to explain anything for the time being.
Lao Niu immediately led Tangyu and Fang Min to a luxurious room on the sixth floor, guarded by two of Lao Niu’s loyal underlings.
“Knock on the door,” Lao Niu signaled with his eyes to one of his men, who promptly started pressing the doorbell.
Fang Min was still completely in the dark, watching Tangyu with a puzzled face.
Tangyu, mysterious as ever, offered no explanations, which caused various thoughts to flash through Fang Min’s mind.
What on earth was this guy up to?
Who was in this room, and why was it said to have a significant connection to her?
“Fuck, who the hell knocks on the door so early in the morning,” an angry and dissatisfied voice came from the room.
Hearing this voice, Fang Min stiffened as if struck by lightning.
She recognized the voice: “Shen Quan?” Being extremely sharp, once she heard Shen Quan’s voice, she immediately understood why Tangyu had brought her here.
She had been deceived by Shen Quan, that despicable hypocrite.
The door of the room was quickly opened, accompanied by Shen Quan’s angry cursing: “Fuck, who the MD are you?
Knocking on the fucking door, looking for death, are you?”
Shen Quan, who had previously carried an air of scholarly refinement, now completely revealed his true nature—an uncouth upstart thug.
“Bang!”
The underling kicked the door ferociously, slamming it hard against Shen Quan’s body, sending Shen Quan flying backward, hitting the ground, and bleeding from his nose.
“Fuck.” This kick thoroughly woke Shen Quan up.
His face turned ferocious, and he roared angrily as he got up, ready to charge, but his eyes quickly fell on Lao Niu: “Brother Niu, is that you?”
“Humph, Mr.
Shen, long time no see.
All well?
Enjoying a night of pleasure?” Lao Niu said with a cold smile.
“Humph, what do you mean by this, Brother Niu?” Shen Quan, completely oblivious of the situation, looked at Lao Niu with some anger.
At that moment, a young girl wearing a very scanty spaghetti strap dress walked over, standing beside Shen Quan with a wary look towards the outside.
Lao Niu sneered, “No particular meaning.
It’s just that my brother Yu wanted to find you.”
“Brother Yu?
Who’s Brother Yu?” Shen Quan was utterly confused.
He wouldn’t say he had a great relationship with Brother Niu, but they knew each other and would call on Brother Niu for help in various matters.
They had shared meals, drinks, and women’s company on many occasions.
Shen Quan was indeed baffled; there were no grudges between him and Brother Niu, so why would he kick his door in?
His gaze swept over the scene and finally settled on Tangyu and Fang Min.
Seeing this unfold, Fang Min also became clear about Shen Quan’s true nature, and she was extremely disappointed.
She had been close to being fooled by this beast in human clothing.
At this thought, Fang Min felt an unprecedented anger and discomfort.
“Tangyu, it’s you?
Fang Min, why are you here too?” Seeing Tangyu and Fang Min, Shen Quan was genuinely startled.
Seeing Tangyu alone was one thing, but Fang Min’s presence made things difficult to explain.
What puzzled him even more was, wasn’t Tangyu just a minor employee of Xinxin Culture and Art, merely Fang Min’s assistant?
How could he command such respect from Brother Niu, even being addressed as Brother Yu?
People from the underworld don’t easily submit to others unless the latter’s strength far surpasses their own.
Brother Niu had some clout in this area, a notable figure in Wangchuan Road and considered a big brother in Xijing.
Someone capable of dominating such a figure definitely had an extraordinary background.
This situation truly sent Shen Quan’s mind racing, yet he couldn’t figure it out.
“Surprised, are you?” Tangyu asked with a faint smile, sweeping a glance at Shen Quan.
Shen Quan’s facial muscles also twitched harshly—surprised?
That was an understatement.
“Humph, what else do you have to say?
I didn’t expect you to be this kind of person.
I must have been blind.
From now on, don’t bother me again.
Our Xinxin Culture and Art won’t take on your company’s cases,” Fang Min huffed coldly through her jade nose.
Such a person could only make her feel disgusted.
Shen Quan immediately said, “Fang Min, listen to me, it’s not what you think.
Yes, it’s true I went to a hotel room with another woman, but there’s nothing between us, she’s in that line of work.
You know I’m a man, I have physiological needs too.
To release them occasionally isn’t too much to ask, right?
Besides, yesterday I was discussing business with a boss, and I drank a bit too much, and all this was arrange by him.
If you don’t believe it, you can ask her.” As he spoke, Shen Quan surreptitiously signaled to the young girl with his eyes, and pointed at her.
The girl, after a moment of astonishment, quickly followed suit with a smile, “Mr.
Shen, you big boss, a manly man, why fear a woman?
You haven’t paid me yet, once you pay, I’ll naturally leave.”
“My wallet is on the table, take it yourself,” Shen Quan waved his hand and said.
This performance seemed to have left Fang Min somewhat stunned.
A few shades of doubt colored her previously disgusted gaze.
Could it be the woman really was just a prostitute?
If that was actually the case, then it might not be entirely unacceptable.
Having those physiological needs, after all, isn’t really something you can blame someone for; it is quite natural.
Tangyu curled his lips and coldly chuckled, “Mr.
Shen, your acting skills are first-rate.
To think of such a lie in such a short time, you truly are an old hand at this.”
Shen Quan’s face turned pale with anger, and he glared fiercely at Tangyu, “What do you mean?
Don’t try to stir up trouble here.
At least I’m man enough to admit what I did.
As a single man, having physiological needs is nothing to be ashamed of, right?
Besides, on the business field, mingling in these circles is normal.
However, I can guarantee that once I have a girlfriend, I will absolutely stay away from such affairs.
You can’t just write someone off because of this, can you?”
“Really?
Is it truly as you say?” Tangyu looked at Shen Quan and said.
Faced with Tangyu’s questioning, Shen Quan felt a flicker of unease in his heart.
He glanced at Brother Niu, worried if his background had already been thoroughly investigated by him.
If that were the case, then today would be the day he fell into this youngster’s trap.
“Of course it’s like that.
What else could it be?
You brought all these people here just to see me make a fool of myself?” Shen Quan retorted.
Tangyu signaled to Old Niu, who immediately took out a large-screen smartphone, which displayed a series of intimate photos with the same girl from before.
Seeing the evidence in Old Niu’s hands, Shen Quan’s face turned ash-green: “You actually had people tail me?”
“Humph, so what if I did?
I’ve investigated all your information thoroughly.
If you think you can argue your way out, go ahead,” Old Niu scoffed coldly.
“You—” Shen Quan was incredibly angry but could only bite his teeth in frustration.
“Fine, you’re tough.
With the solid evidence in someone else’s hands, I have no grounds to argue, so I might as well drop the facade and stare down Old Niu like a wolf.
I, Shen Quan, may come from humble beginnings and do have a gangster’s air about me.
Though I never mixed in that world, I’ve always dealt with those types.
Honestly, I’m not afraid of Old Niu.
If it really comes to a fight, I won’t let him off.
“I don’t want to do anything to you.
You should ask my brother Tangyu,” Old Niu said.
Shen Quan’s gaze shifted to Tangyu, seemingly forgetting about this capable young man, “Humph, young man, impressive tactics.
Today, Shen Quan admits defeat.
Just say what you want, and let’s talk openly.
Whatever you have up your sleeve, I, Shen Quan, am ready to face it.”
Tangyu smiled lightly, “I wouldn’t claim to have tactics.
What’s done in the dark will come to light.
There are no impermeable walls in this world.
I’ll just warn you once, don’t bother my sister Min again, or you’ll have to deal with the consequences.”
“So, you’re threatening me?” Shen Quan looked at Tangyu with a chilling face as if he could eat him alive.
“You could take it that way; you can consider it a threat,” Tangyu replied without backing down.
“As for your information, I know you don’t care about it, and it’s not a big threat to you.
Rest assured, your little secrets are beneath me to use against you; they’re not classy enough.
I’ve said my piece.
If you insist on provoking us, then feel free.
But next time, I won’t be as pleasant as I was today.”
“Haha, let’s wait and see, young man,” Shen Quan laughed loudly, his words laced with threat.
Old Niu shot a severe look at Shen Quan, “If you’re looking to pick a fight with my brother Tangyu, I suggest you save the effort, or I won’t let you off easily.”
“Hmph!” Shen Quan snorted coldly, his face as bitter as frozen frost.
Fang Min had by now clearly seen through Shen Quan’s true colors.
To think he pursued her while keeping several mistresses was utterly shameless.
“Sister Min, let’s go,” Tangyu said.
Fang Min nodded, her eyes flashing with unusual light toward Tangyu.
Was it gratitude, ambiguity, or something else?
Deep down, Fang Min was indeed very touched and grateful to Tangyu.
Otherwise, she would have certainly been deceived terribly by Shen Quan.
Remembering Shen Quan filled her with revulsion, causing goosebumps all over her skin.
Tangyu had done so much for her, stirring feelings of appreciation she had never felt before.