Fu Songhu was instantly enraged.
Even if he were incompetent, it was not up to Chen Jinzhao to call him an 'old immortal'.
This was clearly an insult!
Fu Songhu had held a high position for many years, and coupled with the Fu family being a second-tier family in Fengtian, it had been a long time since anyone dared to insult him so directly.
"Young man, your words are too much," Fu Songhu said in a deep voice.
Chen Jinzhao snorted coldly, "Did I say that? Actually, I think I was being too lenient. People like you are the biggest disgrace to the nation. Setting aside how you control certain promotion channels within the camp, you brazenly threaten others into making unreasonable choices. Do you really think you're someone important?"
"In my eyes, you are nothing!"
Chen Jinzhao rarely got this angry.
At first, he had only intended to put a little pressure on the Fu family. He never expected the Fu family to give him such a terrible impression, making him unable to control the rage in his chest.
He could only vent it.
Fu Songhu roared in anger, "Shut up! Who do you think you are to point fingers at my Fu family? The two conditions I offered you were a way for you to leave with dignity. Who knew a young man like you would be so ungrateful and then bite back? Truly ungrateful and heartless!"
"Get out."
"Our Fu family does not welcome madmen like you."
"As for Tao Qiyue, don't hold onto any hope. I will not allow you to be with her. You can try if you don't believe me."
Chen Jinzhao scoffed, "I don't care for your Fu family's rotten place. Every corner reeks of decay and mold, it's utterly disgusting."
Fu Songhu's desire to kill flared up.
A nobody soldier dared to insult him to his face. Did he think he was a living Bodhisattva?
If he didn't get revenge for this, he wouldn't be Fu Songhu.
Chen Jinzhao sensed the killing intent from Fu Songhu and felt a jolt. Then, he said coldly, "It seems you're still unconvinced and want to kill me. I'll sit here today and let you make your move. Fu Songhu, you old fossil, do you dare to lay a hand on me?"
Fu Songhu was astonished.
He had only revealed a hint of killing intent, yet Chen Jinzhao had seen through it.
Who exactly was Chen Jinzhao?
Thinking this, Fu Songhu shook his head inwardly.
No matter who Chen Jinzhao was, in Fengtian, a dragon from afar could not defeat a local snake.
If he wanted Chen Jinzhao to die at the third watch, Chen Jinzhao would not live past the fifth watch.
Chen Jinzhao had not intended to create further trouble and settle scores with the Fu family. Who would have thought Fu Songhu would be so overbearing? Now, it seemed impossible not to act.
Neither of them spoke, staring at each other.
Fu Songhu had expected to overpower Chen Jinzhao with his aura. After a moment of eye contact, his eyes ached, and he had to look away –
Chen Jinzhao's gaze was too sharp!
"Hmph!"
Fu Songhu let out a cold snort to cover his embarrassment.
Then he said again, "Don't linger in my Fu family. I ask you to get out immediately, or don't blame me for being impolite."
Chen Jinzhao gave Fu Songhu a deep look and was about to leave the Fu family's dirty and foul place. Just as he stood up, the Fu family's butler hurried to Fu Songhu's side. Fu Songhu, already angry, sternly rebuked the clumsy butler, "What is it? Why the panic?"
The butler glanced at Chen Jinzhao, then at Fu Songhu.
Fu Songhu instantly realized it must be something important and asked the butler to whisper in his ear. After the butler muttered a few words, Fu Songhu raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Is that true? Are you sure he has arrived?"
"Confirmed, he's right at the entrance!" the butler said.
Fu Songhu paced back and forth in the living room with his hands behind his back, his joy clearly uncontainable. He immediately said to the butler, "Quickly go and invite him in, and then have someone tidy up the living room. We mustn't let our esteemed guest be embarrassed."
"Understood!"
The butler scurried out, completely ignoring Chen Jinzhao.
Fu Songhu had a faint smile on his face. When he saw Chen Jinzhao, he frowned, "What's going on? Didn't I tell you to get out?"
Chen Jinzhao remained silent and turned to leave.
"Wait!"
Fu Songhu called out to Chen Jinzhao, who was about to leave. Chen Jinzhao stopped in his tracks. Fu Songhu said coldly, "My Fu family is about to receive a distinguished guest, so when you leave, don't go through the main entrance. People like you can only leave through the back door."
"I've said all I need to. Get out!"
Chen Jinzhao left without a word, heading towards the back door.
Seeing Chen Jinzhao indeed heading towards the back door, Fu Songhu breathed a sigh of relief.
Chen Jinzhao passed through several gates and arrived at the back garden where plum blossoms were blooming.
Tao Qiyue saw Chen Jinzhao at a glance and walked towards him with light steps. Fu Yun quickly followed.
"Chen Jinzhao, my grandfather must have said a lot to you. Have you made up your mind?" Fu Yun said with a playful grin.
His demeanor was repulsive.
Tao Qiyue stood silently beside Chen Jinzhao, waiting for his answer.
Chen Jinzhao's gaze fell on Fu Yun, and he said expressionlessly, "Fu Songhu indeed said a lot of nonsense, and I didn't listen to a single word."
Fu Yun's face was full of shock. How dare he!
"You, do you know what you're saying? You dare not listen to my grandfather?" Fu Yun exclaimed.
Tao Qiyue chuckled and said, "Jinzhao, does that mean you haven't agreed to Fu Songhu's request and still choose to be with me?"
"That's right," Chen Jinzhao nodded.
Fu Yun immediately interrupted Chen Jinzhao, "Impossible, absolutely impossible. My grandfather offered you such generous terms, and you refuse? Is there something wrong with your brain?"
Chen Jinzhao frowned and shot a glare at Fu Yun, who flinched.
But Fu Yun did not give up. He continued, "I don't care if you understood what my grandfather said or not. In any case, you must leave Tao Qiyue, otherwise, you won't be able to leave the Fu family even half a step."
"Hey!" Tao Qiyue immediately expressed her displeasure.
"Fu Yun, I think you're the one with the problem. You understand the principle of 'a bet is a bet,' right? Things should proceed as they should."
Fu Yun no longer cared about that.
Besides, this was the Fu family, a place beyond the reach of the law. He could do as he pleased.
"I say, Ron, none of you can leave the Fu family, not even half a step, unless Chen Jinzhao agrees to leave Qiyue." Fu Yun spread his arms to block them. Chen Jinzhao's expression turned even colder, and he said indifferently, "Where did this stray dog come from barking at me?"
Fu Yun was furious, "Say that again, you bastard?"
Chen Jinzhao had no interest in wasting his breath on such a scoundrel. He raised his hand and slapped Fu Yun across the face, sending him flying.
"If you dare to block my path again, it will be a dead end."