The banquet hall was filled with people.
The ten million check landed in Jiang Chuan's hand.
Everyone looked at him with disdain. They had initially thought Song Qiao, who had injured Du Qin and Tao Yingcai, was quite formidable.
But after Jiang Chuan's subordinate appeared, he immediately cowered like a scared dog.
Xia Xueqing's beautiful eyes widened in anger. The surrounding whispers made her feel stifled.
How could she compromise with someone like Jiang Chuan!
She found it hard to believe Song Qiao would back down, as it was unlike his character. She couldn't help but look at the man beside her.
She felt something was definitely not right.
Was Song Qiao someone who would yield? Clearly not.
"Think carefully, my money isn't that easy to take."
A faint remark, heard only by Jiang Chuan.
He, however, showed a mocking smile, unconcerned.
"Not easy to take?"
"Heh, I'd like to see just how difficult it is."
With that, the mockery on his face intensified.
"Song Qiao, I know your martial arts are formidable. Even Young Master Tao couldn't defeat you, and Du Qin would also fall to you. But what of it?"
"This society is about connections. Without influence and background, how can you fight me?"
"What's the point of being skilled in fighting? With my numerous subordinates, how many can you take on?"
Song Qiao surveyed the room. Including Tao Yingcai's men, there were seventy to eighty thugs in the banquet hall.
"So, you mean to say that having more people makes you superior?"
This statement made not only Jiang Chuan but also his subordinates burst into laughter.
"Haha, Song Qiao, you're not exactly stupid."
"Of course, if you're not afraid of bullets, you can try moving me."
He deliberately took a step forward, his demeanor utterly arrogant.
Since Song Qiao had paid the money, he would likely remain compliant.
Xia Xueqing was furious, her chest heaving. This guy was too much!
"Song Qiao, if it's really impossible, let's leave."
She really didn't want to stay here any longer. Jiang Chuan's people were all around, and staying would only lead to further humiliation.
But Song Qiao appeared unfazed. Instead, he pulled out his phone from his pocket.
"Hello, yes, it's me, Instructor Song."
"Mhm, bring more people. Consider it a mission, at..."
After a brief phone call, Song Qiao remained calm.
Jiang Chuan, on the other hand, sneered dismissively.
"What, you still don't accept it?"
"Are you planning to call some security guards to back you up?"
In his eyes, Song Qiao could at most summon company security guards, who were unarmed and would only be dealt with.
"Heh, Song Qiao, you better not be dreaming. In my hotel, no one can fight against me."
Jiang Chuan was extremely confident. The dozens of people behind him were only a portion of his subordinates. If things truly escalated, he could easily summon over a hundred more.
Xia Xueqing, seeing this, became anxious. It looked like a conflict was brewing. If a fight broke out, it could easily turn serious.
Song Qiao had already paid; why was he still here?
"Let's leave quickly. They have too many people here."
Xia Xueqing urged him helplessly.
Yes, he had conceded and backed down. Why was he still staying, provoking further conflict?
This was Jiang Chuan's territory. With so many subordinates, even if Song Qiao called for reinforcements, it would be useless. Moreover, these guys were armed, clearly putting them at a disadvantage.
Xia Xueqing was getting worried.
Song Qiao merely placated her softly.
"Don't worry, didn't I say? My money isn't easy to take. I just want to prove a point."
His casual remark caused Xia Xueqing to frown slightly. She didn't quite understand Song Qiao.
He could have simply left without paying earlier, and she doubted Jiang Chuan would dare to open fire in public.
Now that he had paid, he should just leave. What if he got hurt by staying here?
Xia Xueqing absolutely did not want to see Song Qiao get hurt.
Meanwhile, in the banquet hall, seeing a turn of events, everyone began to mock Song Qiao's overconfidence.
"He could have left directly earlier, and Jiang Chuan couldn't do anything to him. Now that he's paid, he's trying to show off, and has lost all face."
"Exactly, what right does this hothead have to fight Boss Jiang?"
"If you ask me, he'll probably be beaten by Boss Jiang and then have to beg for mercy."
...
The whispers were grating. Xia Xueqing pouted, also confused.
Du Qin beside her looked disappointed.
"Song Qiao's martial arts are impressive, but he lacks insight and is poor at handling social matters. He's not as experienced as my student."
Looking at the headstrong Song Qiao, she made her assessment.
But not long after, a roar of engines suddenly came from downstairs outside!
Not one, but many, roaring in unison from outside the hotel!
The thunderous sound was almost painful to the ears.
What was happening?
Immediately, someone leaned out the window to look down, and their eyes widened in disbelief.
"Holy crap, what is going on? Why are there so many armored vehicles and green trucks!"
"This, what's happening? The hotel is surrounded!"
"What's the situation? Is some big shot arriving?"
Everyone erupted in a frenzy. The discussions prompted Du Qin and Tao Yingcai to also walk to the window and look down.
They saw that the street below was completely cordoned off. All they could see were various types of armored vehicles and large green trucks!
This...
Both of them were incredulous. Around these armored vehicles were hundreds of fully armed security personnel.
"What, what is happening?"
Jiang Chuan also came to the window, peering down, his eyes wide with shock. How could so many people have suddenly arrived?
The people below had completely surrounded the hotel, with teams of soldiers patrolling the perimeter nervously in small squads.
This scene terrified Jiang Chuan. Who could possibly have such a large-scale operation?
Then, he slightly relaxed.
It must be Tao Yingcai. Only someone with Young Master Tao's background could easily mobilize so many armed forces.
After the initial shock, everyone else also reacted.
The reporters who were aware of the situation quickly put away their cameras. This kind of event definitely couldn't be reported.
Many people were speculating that these armed soldiers must be Young Master Tao's doing.
"It must be. Young Master Tao has such a powerful background. After being injured like this today, how could he let it go?"
"This Song Qiao is doomed. He truly doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth, daring to offend anyone."
...
Whispers spread through the crowd. These were all influential figures in Yangcheng's high society, and they quickly regained their composure.
Xia Xueqing was slightly flustered seeing so many soldiers.
However, she soon paused and then suddenly remembered Song Qiao's formidable identity.
A moment later, dozens of fully armed soldiers stormed upstairs and directly saluted Song Qiao.
"Report, Instructor Song, the soldiers have assembled. Please give your orders!"