chapter 19 A strong dragon does not overwhelm a local snake

"Jose Zhou, you fool, you don't even know that Master Andrew is a benefactor and honoured guest of our Chu family. You are blind! How dare you collude with outsiders and betray us!" Nolan Chu's words shocked everyone present. Even those who had never met Nolan Chu had surely heard of this renowned name of the Chu family. However, no one expected that he would show such respect towards Andrew Qi. So, who exactly was this young man to be considered a benefactor and honoured guest of the Chu family? Lance Shi was even more shocked and suddenly understood why Moira Chen had given Andrew Qi a hundred thousand yuan for his travel expenses. Given that Andrew was a benefactor and honoured guest of Nolan Chu, he was definitely worth the price! Even Moira Chen, at this point, had a higher regard for Andrew Qi. This "Master Andrew" brought her continuous surprises. Not only was he proficient in geomancy and martial arts, but he also earned the respect of the big shots in Jin Cheng City. Viola Su's acquaintance with this young man was truly extraordinary! "Crystal Cai, take Jose Zhou away. From now on, you will manage this place. Keep your eyes open and don't confuse honoured guests with financial predators!" Nolan Chu commanded decisively, then turned his gaze to a man named Dominic Yan, "Who are you?" "I... I am Dominic Yan from Yuzhou Mining Company, and I know the Seventh Master of the Ye family in Yuzhou!" Dominic Yan, sensing Nolan Chu's unfriendly demeanour, mentioned the most influential person he knew, but this was a taboo in the underworld. "You dare use the Ye family to threaten me? Don't you know the saying ‘even a powerful person cannot defeat a local bully'? Since you don't understand the rules here, let me teach you!" Nolan Chu sneered, and his men acted swiftly. With a crack, Dominic Yan's right hand was broken and he was dragged away. "Master Andrew, Ms. Chen, I apologize for startling you," Nolan Chu said sincerely. "But Evan Wang is a brother whom I knew in the military, so I ask for your leniency." Nolan Chu's plea for Evan Wang surprised Andrew Qi. It seemed to Andrew that, in Nolan Chu's eyes, Jose Zhou was just a dog, but Evan Wang was his true brother. A man of loyalty and righteousness deserved respect. "Nolan Chu, ask your men to send Evan Wang to my place tomorrow," Andrew Qi said. "Let him suffer for one night, is that okay?" "Thank you!" Although it was Nolan Chu's first meeting with Andrew Qi, he had already heard much about him as his father was Colton Chu. Knowing that Andrew Qi was going to treat his father tonight, he came personally to ask for Andrew's help, not expecting Jose Zhou to mess things up. To avoid displeasing Andrew Qi, Nolan Chu swiftly dealt with Jose Zhou and Dominic Yan. However, the fact that Jose Zhou orchestrated this without informing him was problematic, but tonight was not the time to delve into this deeper. Nolan Chu then said to Moira Chen, "Ms. Chen, I apologize for the spectacle. I was unaware of this matter. But I, Nolan Chu, am a man of principles. Once I understand the whole story, I will surely give you a satisfactory explanation." "Thank you, Nolan Chu," Moira Chen knew she had benefitted from Andrew Qi's presence. With Nolan Chu personally intervening, she would at least not be subjected to underhanded tactics. Nolan Chu then said to Andrew Qi, "Master Andrew, it's getting late. I'll have someone take Ms. Chen home and arrange a banquet another day to apologize, alright?" Nolan Chu was very polite, which made it hard to associate him with the notorious Nolan Chu. But Nolan Chu's attitude was clear to everyone present. Crystal Cai, as the newly appointed manager of the entertainment city, reminded herself to be more observant in the future, not to offend this young man. Seeing Andrew Qi nod in agreement, Nolan Chu continued, "Master Andrew, then I'll have to trouble you to come with me." Nolan Chu was decisive in handling his own people and shown ample respect to Andrew Qi. It seemed like a small gesture, but it demonstrated his skillful handling of the situation. Moreover, Nolan Chu personally drove Andrew Qi back to his residence, which surprised Andrew, given Nolan Chu's status and position. "Nolan Chu, I'm just an ordinary person. You don't need to drive me personally, do you?" Andrew Qi couldn't help but ask. "What status? You can cure our family head, so you are a benefactor and honoured guest to me, Nolan Chu! No one is more distinguished than you! All those national medical experts I contacted earlier may have upheld their status but were all helpless. And, you can just call me Nolan!" Nolan Chu had a straightforward manner, not necessarily a kind-hearted person, but he had his own principles, which Andrew Qi somewhat admired. But was Nolan Chu really Colton Chu's son? They didn't seem very similar. However, Andrew Qi, of course, wouldn't ask about these matters. As they approached Andrew Qi's courtyard, they heard Alisa Lin cursing, "This detestable Andrew Qi, still enjoying himself in the entertainment city at this hour, and this broken courtyard is surrounded by fog, making it impossible to find the way! What if there's an accident?" "Allie, can't you change your impulsive nature? We are seeking help from others, we should be more polite," the voice likely belonged to Colton Chu. "Uncle Chu, I suspect he's just showing off to trick us. He has agreed to the time, but he's nowhere to be seen now!" Alisa Lin said impatiently. It seemed that was just her nature, to speak her mind, and she wouldn't change even though she valued Andrew Qi. Andrew Qi then remembered he had set up a Spirit-gathering charm formation around the courtyard, making it difficult for those unfamiliar with formations to enter. He activated the formation, dissipating the surrounding mist, and said, "Allie, see? I'm back on time." Seeing Andrew Qi and Nolan Chu, Alisa Lin huffed, "Fine, I was wrong ― Nolan Chu, why are you here?" "I missed the chance to see Master Andrew using talismans to treat illnesses last time. After hearing you describe it so mysteriously, I felt regretful. Today is a good opportunity to see for myself!" Nolan Chu said with a smile, eager to witness the mystique of a cultivator as described by his father. But when Nolan Chu entered Andrew Qi's courtyard, he instantly felt refreshed and couldn't help but exclaim, "Master Andrew, what a technique! You can even use geomantic instruments for cultivation!" Colton Chu and Alisa Lin also nodded in agreement. As practitioners of internal martial arts, they could sense the change in the spiritual energy of the heavens and the earth. Especially since the spiritual energy in Andrew Qi's courtyard was exceptionally dense, it felt like stepping into a sacred mountain or river, breathing in the freshest air. Despite being in the city, it felt like being in a blessed land. With this, Nolan Chu's regard for Andrew Qi rose even further. As for Alisa Lin, she considered Andrew Qi a genius she had discovered and was full of confidence in him.