chapter 17 Gene Zhao

Otto Yu was slapped by Baldwin Qi. After he issued a warning, Baldwin Qi slapped him across the face again. This slap wasn’t just on Otto Yu's face; it was equivalent to slapping the entire Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce. April Qiao was completely taken aback by Baldwin Qi's action. Was this guy so reckless that he dared to slap Otto Yu in the face? Although she was touched that Baldwin Qi stood up for her, she also felt he lacked discretion in his actions. "You'll see how big a disaster you've caused," groaned Otto Yu in pain, as he began searching for his phone. With a sinister smile, he said to Baldwin Qi, “Kneel down now and there might still be a chance for you. Otherwise, I might consider alerting Chairman Zhao about this!” April Qiao was alarmed. She quickly snatched the phone from Otto Yu's hand and said, "Let's go!" Baldwin Qi, however, nonchalantly took the phone back and handed it to Otto Yu, saying, "Let him call!" Almost fainting in frustration, April Qiao angrily said, "Do you even understand what you're doing? You, a mere prison guard, think you can offend someone like Gene Zhao?" The onlookers nodded in agreement, all giving Baldwin Qi a pitiful look, thinking he was as good as done. "Knowing that Otto Yu works for Gene Zhao and still daring to hit him; he's likely doomed. Might as well start preparing for his funeral!" "Chairman Zhao is famously ruthless. There was an out-of-town businessman who offended him once; ended up with all his limbs broken and had to crawl to the hospital." "I've seen someone daring to slap the Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce in broad daylight, but he had already been dead a long time." Slapping Otto Yu in front of the Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce, and even shouting at him, seemed rather brainless. Baldwin Qi just shrugged, not replying, waiting for Otto Yu to make the call. Without hesitation, Otto Yu dialled Gene Zhao’s phone. "Someone dared to hit someone at the entrance of the Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce? Who doesn't respect me this much?" Gene Zhao's voice was indifferent. "Wait there. I'm coming over. I want to see who's so arrogant." "It's been many years since someone dared to slap my mens’ face!" After saying this, Gene Zhao abruptly hung up. Otto Yu felt a surge of triumph. With Gene Zhao coming personally, it indicated that he was indeed very angry. "Chairman Zhao said he's coming personally. You better get ready for the consequences!" Otto Yu sneered at Baldwin Qi. Hearing this, April Qiao felt darkness before her eyes, almost fainting. Offending someone of Gene Zhao's stature was unthinkable for her, even the entire Qiao Group couldn't afford to offend Gene Zhao. And now, because Baldwin Qi had slapped Otto Yu, Gene Zhao was infuriated and wanted to handle the matter personally? April Qiao, biting her lip with tears forming in her eyes, was filled with despair, "Baldwin Qi, you've caused a huge mess!" Baldwin Qi looked indifferent. After all, wasn't it just Emily Zhao, whom he once hung upside down on a lamppost for three days and nights? Why make such a big deal out of it? If Emily Zhao dared to mess with him again, he'd just tie him up for another six days. Polly Li, sitting inside the coffee shop, was equally shocked, realizing that Gene Zhao was coming personally to address the situation. Baldwin Qi once boasted at the Qiao Family's home, belittling Gene Zhao's stature, which led to collective mockery. However, Polly Li personally witnessed at the Tiandi Hotel, Mayor Huang and the richest man, Bevis Wang, escorting the seemingly insignificant prison guard, Baldwin Qi, out of the hotel. While she was taken aback, she also began to hope, wondering if she had found a diamond in the rough or made a mistake. "Young man, you'd better run. Chairman Zhao is not someone to be trifled with. Buy a plane ticket abroad right now. Staying anywhere in this country is not safe!" A kind passer-by whispered a warning. However, Otto Yu wiped the blood from his face and menacingly looked at Baldwin Qi, saying, "If you're thinking of escaping now, it's a bit too late!" "Even if you run, your wife won't be able to escape, and neither will the entire Qiao Family!" "After that, I'll make sure the whole Qiao Family is buried with you!" April Qiao turned pale with fear, regretting her actions for a mere debt of 20 million, which led to offending the Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce. Had she known, she wouldn't have taken that 20 million. A black Rolls-Royce slowly approached from the end of the street. Seeing this car, April Qiao's legs started to go weak. "You go first. I'll hold them off!" April Qiao finally mustered the courage to stand up. The root cause of this incident was the 20 million that the Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce owed the Qiao Family. Although Baldwin Qi had escalated things, she knew what she should do. Baldwin Qi, just a small prison guard, was facing the immense pressure of the Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce and was bound to be crushed! If she took on the pressure, Qiao Group might suffer, but at least Baldwin Qi might have a chance. "Stand up against it? With what?" Otto Yu sneered, wishing he could skin them alive. Polly Li put down her coffee cup and watched the Rolls-Royce park on the side of the road. Taking a deep breath, she remarked, "Gene Zhao is finally making his appearance." "Mr. Zhao is really here. My God... This incident has alarmed Mr. Zhao!" "I've heard that Mr. Zhao started off with shady dealings. He's ruthless in his actions. This young fool might just end up dead by his hand!" "Alas, he's just a young man, assaulting someone right at the Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce's doorstep, and with such arrogance. Even apologizing now won't help." After the chauffeur exited the car, he opened the rear door, ensuring the exiting passenger wouldn't hit their head. A polished black shoe stepped out firmly, making a soft click on the ground. "It's too late to run now!" April Qiao told Baldwin Qi despairingly as tears fell. Baldwin Qi stood still, showing no emotion. Otto Yu hurriedly approached the car, bending over in respect, and exclaimed, "Chairman Zhao!" Gene Zhao stepped out of the car, dressed in a black suit with a black tie, wearing sunglasses, holding a high-end American cigar. He exuded the air of a big shot. The moment he appeared, the scene fell silent. Everyone's attention was fixed on him. Some people have a presence that suffocates everyone around them, and without a doubt, Gene Zhao was one of them. Gene Zhao nodded slightly and said, "Lift your head." Otto Yu raised his head, revealing a bruised and battered face. Gene Zhao's eyes, hidden behind sunglasses, slightly narrowed, and then he glanced at the gold sign of the building behind - Black Dragon Chamber of Commerce! It had been many years, many years since anyone dared to cause trouble here.