After Being Betrayed I Married the Glamorous CEO-Chapter 132: Is there anyone else, the next challenger?!

Chapter 132: Chapter 132: Is there anyone else, the next challenger?!

This was an unheard-of and truly rare sight.

The Hong Family had established a strong foothold in Hangcheng City for many years. There was even a time when they occupied the top local position. When had such a family, with its glorious history and deep-rooted foundation, ever been humiliated like this, especially in public?

There’s a saying: don’t slap a man in the face. This was far more than a slap; it was like grabbing the Hong Family by the head and slapping them relentlessly.

"Are you out of your mind?" Hong Tianzhao’s face darkened. It was evident that Shen Fanyun’s words had displeased this distinguished descendant of the Hong Family.

At that moment, the crowd began to murmur. "Where did this kid come from? Does he have a death wish?" "The Hong Family could probably crush him with one hand. With Mr. Hong Tianzhao here, he still dares to be so bold?" "He’s arrogant and disrespectful. He’s about to pay a painful price for his offense!"

Hong Danggui stared intently at Shen Fanyun. Honestly, his arrival filled her with anticipation. She eagerly awaited the moment she would step on him, crushing him ruthlessly underfoot. She was even more excited by the prospect of Shen Fanyun kneeling before her, kowtowing and begging for mercy.

Shen Fanyun nonchalantly lit a cigarette as time ticked away.

"Kid, I’ve held sway in Capital City for many years, and I’ve never seen a youngster as arrogant and presumptuous as you. Your time is up," Xu Tai declared.

Rumor had it this man was an influential figure from Capital City, with influence and a reputation on par with Hong Tianzhao’s. In Capital City, nine out of ten people would show Xu Tai immense awe and respect upon hearing his name.

"Two minutes left." Shen Fanyun couldn’t be bothered with Xu Tai. He glanced at his watch and reminded them in an indifferent tone.

Hong Danggui interjected righteously, "The so-called friend you’re looking for is not here. I think you’ve just fabricated a reason to come to the Hong Family and cause trouble. But that’s fine too. When the fighting starts, my family won’t have to bear the shame of the strong bullying the weak or the many bullying the few. This is all your own doing!"

"One minute left," Shen Fanyun reminded her again.

Hong Danggui and Hong Tianzhao were both speechless.

The more they looked at this kid, the more bizarre he seemed.

Even Xu Tai and Chen Lie from Capital City exchanged perplexed glances. Shen Fanyun’s words were undeniably arrogant, but the kid was also unnervingly calm. How could he face a crowd of hostile onlookers without the slightest change in his expression?

"It doesn’t matter if you don’t admit it. Once I kill a few of your Hong Family heirs, they’ll naturally release the person I want," Shen Fanyun said. "Besides, your Picking Flowers Pavilion is infamous far and wide. You must have harmed countless innocent girls over the years. Good. That means I can kill without reservation!"

Shen Fanyun took a step forward. The five minutes were up.

BOOM!

The step seemed light, yet it sent a violent tremor through the area, like a sudden thunderclap exploding in their ears.

CRACKLE!

The next second, a terrifying web of cracks appeared where Shen Fanyun’s foot had landed, spreading rapidly toward Hong Danggui and Hong Tianzhao. Caught off guard, many of the dignitaries felt a wave of intense dizziness, their heads light and their legs heavy, making it difficult to stand.

This kid seems to have some skill, Xu Tai thought, his brow furrowed as he stared unblinkingly at Shen Fanyun.

Chen Lie, however, remained calm. He stated succinctly, "Tianzhao and I are friends. Now that the Hong Family is in trouble, how could we simply stand by and watch? Very well, I shall lend a hand to repay the Hong Family for their hospitality today."

He turned to Shen Fanyun. "Boy, it is a blessing you’ve earned over three lifetimes to have Mr. Chen personally deal with you. Otherwise, a minor character like you wouldn’t even warrant a second glance from Mr. Chen."

Hong Danggui’s expression was one of excitement. She immediately cupped her fists and said with a solemn tone, "Thank you, Uncle Chen, for your righteous intervention. This junior will never forget it!"

WHOOSH!

With one hand behind his back and his great robe billowing, Chen Lie took a deep breath. He moved from his spot, streaking forward like an arrow. As he neared Shen Fanyun, he raised his right hand and thrust a finger toward his forehead. His movements were elegant. At the same time, the tip of his finger pulsed with a beam of white light, carrying an oppressive force that was impossible to describe.

"A master from Capital City is truly on another level!"

"With such an invincible expert presiding, this ignorant whelp won’t be able to stir up any trouble!"

The excited crowd roared its approval, cheering for Chen Lie.

Shen Fanyun shook his head in exasperation. There were always so many meddlesome fools.

SLAP!

He gave Chen Lie a casual glance. As the finger strike closed in, he reached out and swatted as if brushing away a mosquito—a very casual, ordinary motion. In that instant, a palm print shrouded in golden light appeared in the air.

"What!" Chen Lie’s pupils constricted in shock.

In the next moment, Chen Lie, who had been advancing with the easy grace of a leisurely stroll, was sent flying dozens of meters by that single slap. But that wasn’t all. The tremendous impact sent his body smashing into a pillar in the reception hall—a pillar so thick it would take two men to wrap their arms around it.

CRACK!

The pillar splintered. A figure lay sprawled on the ground.

A fine mist of blood exploded in mid-air, like a bleeding rose blooming wildly against the bright, beautiful sky.

"Cough, cough." Chen Lie lay weakly on the ground, coughing up mouthfuls of blood.

This scene shocked all the wealthy onlookers into silence. Was a big shot from Capital City really so easily defeated? Not only had Shen Fanyun sent Chen Lie flying with a single slap, but he had also inflicted severe internal injuries on him.

"So weak, yet so eager to perform," Shen Fanyun commented, pulling out a silk handkerchief to wipe his hand.

For a moment, the crowd was at a loss for words.

Xu Tai rushed to Chen Lie’s side. "Mr Chen, are you all right?" He reached out to check. Good heavens, most of his ribs were broken. The injury was more terrifying than being crushed head-on by a heavy press.

"Cough, cough... that kid... that kid..." Chen Lie clutched his chest, his mouth full of blood. His expression finally turned incomparably grave.

Hong Danggui’s confidence had soared because of Chen Lie’s intervention, so she had positioned herself in the most prominent spot in the crowd. But now, the young woman’s face twitched, and she inconspicuously slid behind her third uncle.

"Third Uncle!" she called out softly.

"It’s fine," Hong Tianzhao said. "If this kid were a pushover, there would be no challenge at all."