43: How deep is the water in Tianhai City? It doesn't even reach Lu Chen's ankles!

Gao Shiyuan's pupils suddenly constricted, his face a little pale.

The figure behind Shen Yuntao was none other than the Shen Family's eldest young master, Shen Zeting.

This old man and young man could be said to be the current power holders of the Shen Family; no matter which one it was, they were people the Gao Family could never afford to offend!

Especially the Shen Family's Old Master Shen Yuntao, he was a decisive and ruthless character, feared by everyone in the entire Tianhai City!

In the dead of night, what matter could alarm the two of them and make them both come over?

A premonition of ill omen surged in Gao Shiyuan's heart.

It should be known that the Shen Family's Old Master Shen Yuntao had always been mysterious and rarely showed himself; unless there was a special reason, he seldom made public appearances, let alone at this hour.

But now he had brought his son Shen Zeting with him... Could it be... He subconsciously glanced at Lu Chen, who was sitting on the sofa, his lips trembling slightly, "Could it be because of this kid?"

No, it couldn't be.

Although this kid seemed to have some background, he was ultimately just a young man; how could he possibly attract the attention of the Shen Family!

He dared not think any further.

Gao Shiyuan's cloudy eyes showed fear, but he still feigned composure.

Shen Yuntao and Shen Zeting stumbled all the way into the villa.

"Old Master Shen, why have you come?" Gao Shiyuan forced out a stiff smile and went to greet him.

Unexpectedly, Shen Yuntao completely ignored him, as if he didn't even see his presence, and instead looked around frantically.

He quickly spotted Lu Chen sitting on the sofa.

Shen Yuntao and Shen Zeting exchanged glances, both revealing fear; this little ancestor had actually come here!

Shen Yuntao's face immediately turned incredibly pale, whiter than if he had been dead for three months, and he trembled as he knelt on the ground, stammering:

"Young Master Lu, your esteemed presence truly brings splendor to this humble abode!"

Shen Zeting was no better off than Shen Yuntao.

His legs were weak and powerless, as if filled with lead, and he struggled to breathe heavily as he walked in, as if he might faint at any moment, looking extremely disheveled.

Shen Zeting also knelt on the ground, raising his head, looking at Lu Chen, swallowing with difficulty, his face ashen, "Young... Young Master Lu."

Gao Shiyuan was completely dumbfounded.

What did he just see... He actually saw Shen Zeting and Shen Yuntao, these two formidable figures, kneeling and kowtowing to that young man!

Was this still the arrogant Shen Zeting he knew?

The Shen Zeting in his memory was unruly, proud, and exuded an aura of looking down on all beings from his very bones, as if he were a king high above, inspiring awe in anyone who saw him.

But now, Shen Zeting was like a servant who had made a mistake, meek and trembling, even somewhat uneasy... Had they made some mistake?

Gao Shiyuan's heart pounded, fine beads of sweat seeped from his forehead, and his mind was blank.

Gao Yunyun, who was in the dog kennel, was equally stunned; she lay in a daze in the corner, staring wide-eyed at everything.

Shen Zeting, who in her mind was omnipotent and possessed Divine Ability, actually knelt at the feet of that young man, bowing and scraping, his humility undisguised.

Her heart was filled with intense shock.

She had known Shen Zeting for over ten years, and she had always regarded him as an idol, but now, this person she considered an idol was kneeling at someone else's feet, humbled to the dust!

Gao Yunyun simply couldn't believe what she was seeing!

This must be a dream, right!?

In fact, when she saw Shen Zeting, she had still held onto a fantasy: that Shen Zeting would descend from the heavens, rescue her from the dog kennel, and teach all the bullies who tormented her a lesson!

But now, Shen Zeting was actually kneeling before the man who had bullied her, with such a humble and fawning expression that she couldn't accept it!

Gao Yunyun's heart trembled violently, and her gaze subconsciously turned to Gao Shiyuan.

Her father, Gao Shiyuan, was now slumped on the ground, his face ashen as paper, and pea-sized drops of sweat rolled down his forehead.

The two heads of the Shen Family were so respectful to that young man, then wouldn't he be... Gao Shiyuan felt a dizzy spell, almost unable to stand steady.

Shen Yuntao crawled on his knees to Lu Chen's feet, fawning obsequiously, "Young Master Lu, what brings you to my place so late at night?"

Shen Zeting also crawled on his knees to his side, his forehead pressed against the floor, not daring to utter a sound, fearing that he might inadvertently anger this killing god before him!

Lu Chen glanced indifferently at Shen Yuntao and Shen Zeting, and said with a smile, "Your Shen Family has been developing quite well in Tianhai City recently, even doing things like child abuse."

Shen Yuntao and Shen Zeting were so scared that they collapsed directly onto the ground, cold sweat soaking their clothes, shaking their heads in denial:

"Young Master Lu, you've got it wrong; I, Shen, would never dare to do anything illegal or disorderly. Please investigate thoroughly!"

Lu Chen sneered, his gaze falling on the trembling Gao Shiyuan nearby, his tone suddenly as sharp as frost:

"Even if your Shen Family didn't do it, isn't condoning others still wrong!?"

Shen Yuntao shuddered violently; he quickly crawled in front of Lu Chen, old tears streaming down his aged face, crying out:

"Young Master Lu, spare my life! Young Master Lu, spare my life! I truly didn't know what heinous things this beast did! Please investigate thoroughly, Young Master Lu!"

He was already over sixty years old, accustomed to a life of ease, and had long lost the ruthless decisiveness of his youth.

At this moment, completely engulfed by fear, snot and tears flowed freely, looking utterly disheveled, where was the prestige of a once-dominant figure in the business world?

He was now filled with remorse; if he had known this, he should have stopped that scoundrel from the Gao Family from making trouble!

Alas, it was too late to regret now.

Thinking of this, he was consumed with rage, and directly stood up and walked to Gao Shiyuan.

Gao Shiyuan was scared out of his wits by Shen Yuntao's sinister expression, and stammered tremblingly:

"President Shen, you..."

"Slap—"

A crisp slap echoed.

Gao Shiyuan was slapped to the ground, and five fingerprints instantly appeared on his face.

Blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, and he clutched his burning cheek in agony, looking at Shen Yuntao in terror.

Shen Yuntao's eyes were red, and he cursed angrily:

"You, Gao, you scoundrel, how could you do such a heinous thing? Today, I will break your dog legs!"

With that,

"Slap—"

Another heavy slap landed on Gao Shiyuan's face, with such force that it literally knocked his teeth out of his mouth!

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