Chapter 439 Precedence
Upon hearing this, Alliance Leader Long was also displeased. He slammed the table and snorted, "Miss Gao, Mr. Chen's assets are all over Jiangzhou, controlling half of Jiangzhou's wealth. Even if you are from the provincial capital, you cannot insult someone like this."
Chen Xuan had saved his life, and seeing Gao Chuhui insult Chen Xuan, Alliance Leader Long naturally felt unwilling.
President Qi stood up, chest puffed out, and said calmly, "Mr. Chen, your medical skills are heavenly. You even saved Mayor Huang's life. Regarding the understanding of medicine, even I feel inferior. How can you say Chen Xuan is incompetent?"
At this moment, even Mayor Huang stared at Gao Chuhui with an unfriendly expression.
Gao Chuhui's insult to Chen Xuan was undeniably excessive!
Controlling half of Jiangzhou's wealth?
Heavenly medical skills?
Gao Chuhui's brows furrowed deeply!
Looking at the three angry faces, Gao Chuhui found it hard to imagine that these prominent figures of Jiangzhou would defend Chen Xuan so vehemently!
Furthermore, Chen Xuan seemed to possess a strength she could not fathom... Was this what Su Yunxi meant when she said: Chen Xuan had some connections in Jiangzhou?
Although she did not care about this level of influence and wealth.
If this was truly the case, then Chen Xuan's connections in Jiangzhou were outrageously strong.
After all, managing a city so tightly knit was not an easy feat.
Suddenly, her heart stirred, and a thought emerged. With a hint of disdain, she said slowly, "Isn't that so-called wealth merely a gift from the Su family?"
"Medical skills are just a minor art in my eyes. My Gao family is one of the most powerful martial arts forces in the provincial capital, capable of rivaling the four great families and three major conglomerates. With a single command, countless divine doctors would be eager to serve my Gao family."
"However, I never believed that wealth or riches were any kind of skill."
"In my eyes, only possessing one's own strength and standing unbeatably!"
In the final analysis, Gao Chuhui still believed that everything Chen Xuan possessed was bestowed by the Su family. However, she did not know that even the Su family had not managed Jiangzhou to this extent.
As she spoke, Gao Chuhui clenched her fists and looked at Chen Xuan, her beautiful eyes filled with contempt and disdain.
To put it bluntly, Gao Chuhui was a martial arts fanatic. Whoever had the stronger fist was the king!
Gao Chuhui had the capital for this, and the Gao family also had the capital. It was just unfortunate that she encountered Chen Xuan.
Facing Gao Chuhui's gaze, Chen Xuan merely picked up his teacup with a detached expression and took a small sip of water.
"Chen Xuan, do you have anything else to say?"
Gao Chuhui, seeing Chen Xuan remain silent, spoke proactively.
Chen Xuan frowned and said faintly, "Actually, I think so too."
"Hmph! Show-off!"
Gao Chuhui was slightly taken aback by Chen Xuan's reaction, but she quickly realized that Chen Xuan was deliberately putting on an act.
In the end, Gao Chuhui could not be bothered with Chen Xuan anymore and turned her gaze to Mayor Huang. "Mayor Huang, you are Sister Yuyan's father, and I should give Jiangzhou some face. So I'll be direct. I'll give you Jiangzhou two options."
"First, adjust the order of appearance and let my grandfather be the first to appear."
"Second, have Chen Xuan leave, and my Gao family will compete alone."
"Otherwise, my Gao family will no longer be involved in this matter."
"You can consider it."
Mayor Huang, Alliance Leader Long, and the President of the Medical Association exchanged glances, caught off guard by how things had escalated. They looked troubled.
"Have you considered it?"
After a moment, Gao Chuhui asked again.
Huang Yuyan exclaimed, "Dad, what is there to consider? Of course, we choose my master!"
Mayor Huang smiled, attempting to persuade Elder Gao once more. "Miss Gao, having Elder Gao as a backup is also showing respect to Elder Gao, considering Elder Gao's age."
"You only have two choices!"
Gao Chuhui was very assertive, giving Mayor Huang no room for negotiation and directly interrupting Mayor Huang.
Elder Gao simply sat there, not saying anything else. The influential figures of Jiangzhou, for a young man who hadn't even fully grown, had truly wounded his dignity. If it weren't for Huang Yuyan's talent, he would have already left in a huff.
The three exchanged glances. Mayor Huang finally gritted his teeth and said, "I'm sorry, Elder Gao. I'll move Yuyan's belongings back another day."
"Hmm...?"
Huang Yuyan and Gao Chuhui were both stunned.
This statement was too clear. Jiangzhou had chosen Chen Xuan and abandoned Elder Gao!
"You are superstitious! Jiangzhou will be ruined because of your superstition!"
Gao Chuhui was furious, panting heavily.
Elder Gao's expression was also grim.
"Grandpa, let's go!"
Gao Chuhui and Elder Gao stood up and turned to leave.
"Master, Senior Sister, don't go. I will definitely try my best to persuade them." Huang Yuyan cried out, tears streaming down her face.
Mayor Huang also sighed deeply.
The double insurance was gone.
The others also hung their heads, a flicker of worry appearing in their hearts.
"It's all your fault, all your fault! You ruined my future, ruined my martial arts dream. Get out quickly! Get out of my house!" Huang Yuyan rushed to Chen Xuan, her fair, tender face contorted with anger.
"Yuyan, don't be rude!" Mayor Huang quickly reprimanded.
Huang Yuyan shut her mouth, clenched her fists, her body trembling, her beautiful eyes almost spitting fire as she looked at Chen Xuan.
Chen Xuan sighed and said faintly, "Never mind. Since Elder Gao is willing to take the lead, I, as the junior, will let Elder Gao take the lead!"
His faint voice echoed in the hall.
Everyone was stunned and turned their gaze to Chen Xuan.
Even Elder Gao and Gao Chuhui raised their brows and stopped.
"Mr. Chen, you are truly magnanimous!"
Jiangzhou's three giants' eyes lit up, their expressions becoming somewhat excited, and they quickly flattered him.
Although they trusted Chen Xuan, they still felt that double insurance was more reliable.
Mayor Huang quickly stepped forward to Elder Gao and Gao Chuhui and said with a smile, "Mr. Chen has agreed to compromise. Elder Gao, Miss Gao, you see..."
"It's acceptable."
Gao Chuhui glanced at Elder Gao. Seeing Elder Gao nod, she then agreed.
However, Gao Chuhui's brows remained tightly furrowed. She glanced at Chen Xuan, who still looked calm. How could he possibly compromise?
"That's great!"
"With Elder Gao and Mr. Chen working together, Jiangzhou will surely achieve a great victory!"
Jiangzhou's three giants were immensely relieved.
They never expected the situation to turn around and reach the outcome they desired.
They were even more in awe of Chen Xuan. In their eyes, Chen Xuan was willing to bow to the Gao family for the sake of Jiangzhou, and they secretly decided to compensate Chen Xuan well in the future.
Gao Chuhui pursed her red lips, narrowed her beautiful eyes, and stared at Chen Xuan. "Heh, Chen Xuan, you willingly compromise. Aren't you afraid of that Xiao Qingyao?"
In Gao Chuhui's opinion, Chen Xuan, while seemingly magnanimous, was actually admitting that he couldn't defeat Xiao Qingyao and giving himself an excuse to have the Gao family take the lead.
"Is that so? Then your Gao family can leave, and I won't stop you," Chen Xuan said with a faint smile.
As soon as these words were spoken, Jiangzhou's three giants became somewhat nervous.
"No, I insist on staying to let you see my grandfather's strength!"
Gao Chuhui displayed a victorious smile, full of confidence. "Besides, I'm also afraid of Sister Yunxi becoming a widow. I'll advise you to treat Yunxi well, otherwise, don't blame me for being rude to you!"
Looking at Gao Chuhui's self-righteous demeanor, Chen Xuan shook his head inwardly.
Chen Xuan also had a motive for letting the Gao family stay.
He wanted Gao Chuhui to see that the man she repeatedly called a useless waste was actually someone she could never reach!