Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife

Chapter 188: Chapter 188: Can’t Recognize a Great Man Even When Seeing One!

He had come today to back Qin Lan and establish her authority, but this Lan Jianhong had to jump out and court death. He had only his own stupidity to blame.

Seeing the mocking gazes all around him, Lan Jianhong felt utterly humiliated. "Fine!" he snapped. "Since you want to witness the capabilities of my Lan family, then I’ll let you witness it!" He then made another call and launched into a bitter complaint. A furious voice roared back from the other end. After hanging up, he said fiercely to Chen Xiao, "Soon, you’ll learn the meaning of regret!"

Although his Lan family wasn’t one of Zhonghai’s top-tier families, they still had many capable people and wielded power across various industries and sectors. For instance, his father was the Chief Detective of the Patrol Detachment. His second uncle was in the Guard Brigade. And his third aunt’s husband was a man of significant power within the Jinyi Bureau.

With such powerful backing, Lan Jianhong could get away with anything in Zhonghai. For years, even the top-tier families had to show him some deference. This country bumpkin dares to offend me? The more he thought about it, the colder and more furious his expression became.

The atmosphere in the hall grew increasingly strange as everyone began whispering amongst themselves. After all, this was a great show, and they were all eager to see how it would end.

「About ten minutes later...」

Under the oppressive atmosphere, the screech of dozens of cars braking urgently pierced the air from outside. A group of fully armed members of the Patrol Detachment rushed in, their grim presence making the entire hall fall even more silent. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Dad!" Lan Jianhong shouted as if he had seen his savior.

With an icy gaze, Lan Tianquan strode forward. "I heard someone wanted to witness the strength of my Lan family? Well, I’m here now. Is this proof enough?!" His voice dripped with arrogance.

"Not enough," Chen Xiao said, shaking his head lightly.

"Then, what if you add me? Is that enough?!" another commanding voice boomed as a man in red strode in, radiating an effortless authority. "Lan Kangxiong, Commander of the Zhonghai Guard Brigade!"

Behind him followed a group of robust young men in matching uniforms. Their aura was imposing and formidable.

"Still not enough," Chen Xiao shook his head. "Not even close."

"So stubborn!"

"He’s truly asking for it!"

"Looks like this kid won’t give up until he’s at death’s door!"

THUD. THUD. THUD.

A wave of dense, coordinated footsteps thundered through the hall, growing closer and louder until the entire venue seemed to tremble.

"It’s the Jinyi Bureau!"

"The men from the Jinyi Bureau are here!"

A large group of Jinyi Bureau members, clad in their distinctive uniforms and wearing solemn expressions, swarmed into the hall.

"Uncle-in-law!" Lan Jianhong shouted.

The leader, a middle-aged man in a Jinyi Bureau uniform with a sword at his waist, was extraordinarily imposing. He moved with the might of a dragon and a tiger.

"That’s Mo Linhui, the new Deputy Director of the Zhonghai Jinyi Bureau!" someone in the crowd whispered. "After Ling Chong’s death, some of the high-ranking members of the Jinyi Bureau were promoted. Mo Linhui had a meteoric rise; he’s now the second-in-command!"

Mo Linhui bellowed, "With the Jinyi Bureau present, you still dare to act so arrogantly!?"

However, in the next moment, some of the Jinyi Bureau members’ faces filled with fear. The instant they saw Chen Xiao, they instinctively took a step back.

Chen Xiao was about to speak, but at that exact moment, the noble and elegant Qin Lan appeared, dressed in a stunning gown.

"I am honored to have three such distinguished figures grace my banquet," Qin Lan said coolly. "However, bringing so many people... isn’t that a bit unseemly?"

Lan Kangxiong scoffed, his expression impatient. "Miss Qin, this matter has nothing to do with you. Don’t worry, we won’t disturb you for long."

While Qin Lan now held some status in Zhonghai, they had all heard the rumors that she owed her position to the mysterious man backing her. As for Qin Lan herself, they didn’t take her seriously.

However, Qin Lan simply smiled faintly. "He’s my boyfriend. How could I not care?"

At her words, the hall fell into a brief, stunned silence. Everyone’s eyes widened in disbelief. This guy is Qin Lan’s boyfriend? A terrifying possibility suddenly struck them. Could this young man be the man from the rumors, the one behind Qin Lan?

Mo Linhui of the Jinyi Bureau, in particular, broke out in a cold sweat. His expression quickly changed from shock to fear. So, it was him! No wonder this young man is so arrogant. After Ling Chong’s death, an urgent order had come from the higher-ups to bury the incident and not pursue the mysterious young man. All eyewitnesses were ordered to remain silent. Others might not know why, but I know perfectly well! The higher-ups don’t want to clash with the mysterious young man who killed Ling Chong. Or rather, they don’t *dare* to. What kind of power and ability does someone need to possess to make the highest authorities compromise and act as if nothing ever happened?!

Upon hearing Qin Lan’s words, the Lan brothers’ eyelids twitched violently. After all, we’re also privy to official matters and have heard the whispers. Even the titans who can make the entire Land of Shenzhou tremble with a stomp of their foot don’t want to pursue the mysterious young man who killed Ling Chong... or rather, they *dare not*. If even they’re afraid, how could our Lan family possibly dare to make a move? What gives us the right?

Chen Xiao’s lips curled into a cold sneer. "It seems you’re all afraid of something. Well, let me tell you something. I’m the one who destroyed the Ling Family. If the Lan family feels up to it, I don’t mind playing a little game."

At his words, the faces of the members from the Guard Brigade and Patrol Detachment filled with horror. Even the Jinyi Bureau, with its seemingly limitless authority, had fallen at Chen Xiao’s hands. What chance do our departments, which are far less powerful, possibly have against him?

The two Lan brothers felt their legs grow weak.

Behind Mo Linhui, a subordinate rushed forward and whispered frantically in his ear. After his subordinate confirmed Chen Xiao’s identity, Mo Linhui’s face turned deathly pale, his heart feeling as if it might split open. This young man dared to kill Ling Chong with a single slap. Compared to him, what am I, Mo Linhui? Nothing but a joke.

Thinking this, he suppressed the terror in his heart and forced a strained smile toward Chen Xiao. "Sir, my deepest apologies. My nephew is ignorant and was blind to your greatness. Please, be magnanimous and don’t lower yourself to our level! We spoke too loudly just now. The truth is, we brought so many people here to offer you a sincere apology, not to cause you trouble."

"Yes, yes, that’s right!" the Lan brothers chimed in, nodding frantically. "We didn’t bring all these people here to prove how tough we are. We came to offer you a sincere and proper apology..."