Chapter 26: You are bullying my nephew?

"Uncle Chen?!"

Upon hearing Qin Feng address him this way, everyone present was stunned. What was going on? Did this kid know Master Chen?

"Hmph!" Sun Zihang sneered. "Qin Feng, stop trying to cozy up to him. Today, it wouldn't matter if you called him 'Uncle' or even 'Grandpa'—it’s useless! Just wait for Master Chen to chop you into pieces and feed you to the dogs!"

He assumed Qin Feng was merely trying to curry favor out of fear, and he mocked him accordingly.

However, for Master Chen, hearing that "Uncle Chen" caused his expression to gradually shift into one of astonishment. He stared at Qin Feng for a long moment, his eyes filled with disbelief. "Are you... Nephew Qin Feng?!"

"It's me," Qin Feng replied with a chuckle. "It's been a few years, Uncle Chen. Your business has certainly grown."

Clearly, he was just as surprised by Chen Badou's sudden appearance.

"Haha!" Once confirmed, Master Chen was overjoyed. He immediately strode over to Qin Feng, looked him up and down, and sighed with deep emotion. "Nephew, is it really you? Weren't you lost in that great fire...?"

"I have a tough life; I didn't die," Qin Feng shrugged.

"Good, that's good!" Master Chen patted Qin Feng’s shoulder. "Heaven has opened its eyes, letting my brother Qin leave behind such a precious son. Seeing you, Uncle is truly happy! I remember when you were little, the first time I held you, you peed all over me!"

The surrounding crowd stood dumbfounded, watching the two chat so warmly. Sister Hong, Sun Zihang, Chen Ke'er, and the others were completely stupefied. What was happening? When they first heard Qin Feng call him "Uncle," they thought he was just name-dropping. They never imagined the two were actually uncle and nephew.

After a long exchange of pleasantries, Master Chen asked, "So, nephew, what is all this about?"

"Nothing much," Qin Feng said, pointing at Sun Zihang. "This man was harassing my sister. I tried to advise him otherwise, but instead, he tried to have me killed and even called Sister Hong here, so I had no choice but to defend myself."

"What?!" Master Chen’s face turned icy cold at once. He turned to glare at Sister Hong, his eyes flashing with a chilling light. "You wanted to lay a hand on my nephew?"

Sister Hong, trembling with fear as she regained her senses, stammered, "Young Master Sun said this kid was causing trouble, so I..."

*SMACK!*

Before she could finish, Master Chen slapped her across the room. "Who do you think you are? If you had actually hurt my nephew, I would have sold you to a brothel! Get over here and apologize to my nephew!"

The blow was brutal. A clear handprint immediately appeared on Sister Hong's face, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. Holding her stinging cheek, she felt humiliated, but terrified of Master Chen’s authority, she could only apologize to Qin Feng. "I’m sorry... I didn't know you were Master Chen's nephew. I have offended you."

"It's fine, just a misunderstanding," Qin Feng said with a generous smile.

Watching Sister Hong apologize so submissively, the crowd gasped. Sister Hong was one of Master Chen’s most pampered lovers, yet today, for Qin Feng’s sake, Master Chen had struck her so ruthlessly. It was clear that this nephew held immense weight in Master Chen’s heart.

The next moment, Master Chen’s sharp gaze swept toward Sun Zihang. "And you wanted to touch my nephew?"

Sun Zihang couldn't help but shudder, his legs turning to jelly. While the Sun family was currently a leader in the Yunhai business world, compared to an old-money powerhouse like the Chen family—which had stood for a century—they were nothing. Beyond just wealth, the Chen family’s true terror lay in their century-long accumulation of resources and connections.

In desperation, Sun Zihang tried to scramble for a connection. "Master Chen, it's me, Sun Zihang from the Yunhai Sun family! I've long admired your reputation, and I'm honored to finally meet you..."

"Men," Master Chen said, not bothering to listen. "Throw this brat out and give him fifty slaps. If there’s any issue, tell your father to come confront me."

"Yes!" Several large men immediately rushed forward, lifting Sun Zihang, wheelchair and all, to throw him out.

"Wait!!" Sun Zihang screamed in terror, losing control of his bladder. "Master Chen, we're on the same side! I... I’m a minority shareholder in your bar! Please, have mercy... spare me this once!"

But no matter how he begged, Master Chen remained expressionless. As Sun Zihang was tossed onto the street outside, a rhythmic series of loud slaps echoed, accompanied by his desperate wails.

***

After the incident, Master Chen invited Qin Feng to a private room on the second floor. The two talked for a long time, mostly about the past.

"Uncle Chen," Qin Feng suddenly said, looking at his face. "Business is important, but you must take care of your health."

"Oh?" Master Chen was puzzled. "Nephew, what do you mean?"

"Uncle, there is something wrong with your heart, and it's quite serious. If you aren't careful, it could be very dangerous," Qin Feng warned after observing his complexion.

Master Chen was surprised. It was true. Over the years, managing the family business had taken a heavy toll on his health. Specifically, his heart condition had been labeled as life-threatening by numerous top doctors both at home and abroad.

"Nephew, you have a keen eye. I won't lie to you—my heart is indeed failing. I don't know how much time I have left," Master Chen said with a self-deprecating laugh.

"Not necessarily," Qin Feng advised. "If you stop drinking alcohol starting now and regularly take this formula of mine, living to ninety-nine won't be a problem." He wrote down a prescription and handed it to Master Chen.

"Wonderful!" Master Chen treated it like a priceless treasure. He trusted the formula precisely because Qin Feng had diagnosed his heart condition with a single glance.

After talking a bit longer, Qin Feng took his leave. Before departing, he called Chen Ke'er aside. "Sister Ke'er, this place is a den of vice. Why are you working here?" He thought of her as a sister and couldn't bear to see her here. If Sun Zihang could bully him, who knew what else she faced?

"Sigh..." Chen Ke'er sighed, a look of sorrow clouding her beautiful face. "I don't want to be here, but... I have no choice."

"What happened?" Qin Feng asked.

Chen Ke'er looked at his concerned face, seemingly wanting to pour out all her grievances, but after a long hesitation, she shook her head. "Qin Feng, don't worry about it... just live your own life well. Knowing you're still alive is enough for me."

Qin Feng realized she had hidden troubles, and since she wouldn't speak, he couldn't force her. Before leaving, he gave her his phone number and told her to reach out if she ever needed help.

***

A few hours later, at the Sun family villa.

*BANG!*

A middle-aged man slammed his fist onto the rosewood desk. Sun Yongkang stared at his son, who was now unrecognizable, his eyes blazing with fury. "Qin Feng... that Qin Feng again! That brat, not only did he hurt you like this, but he dared to bully you? Does he think my Sun family has no one left?!"

"Dad, and that Master Chen!" Sun Zihang, holding his swollen face, complained bitterly. "He was the one who backed Qin Feng, had me thrown into the street, and ordered fifty slaps."

Although Sun Yongkang was furious, he lost his nerve at the mention of Master Chen. After a long pause, he said unhappily, "Master Chen is someone we can't touch yet. But in three days, once we finalize our partnership with the Wolong Bank, the Sun family will become the fifth great super-power in Yunhai! We will be on equal footing with Master Chen! Then, I will surely get justice for you!"

"Fine!" Sun Zihang gritted his teeth, filled with hatred. "Then let's deal with Qin Feng first. That man must die!"

"Don't worry about that," Sun Yongkang said, his expression grim. "When I get my hands on that boy, I’ll skin him alive to vent your anger!"