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Chapter 431 It’s Not Like You Haven’t Eaten It Before…

The people who were discussing in low voices just now didn't need to look up. Just by hearing the familiar voice, they knew who was coming.

Everyone's faces instantly turned as pale as paper, completely bloodless, as if all the life had been drained away.

The guests who were originally chatting in low voices were also startled and turned their heads to look.

Behind them, among the bustling and crowded guests, a figure had quietly appeared.

This person was none other than Shen Lang, who was chatting and laughing with Mr. Zhang just now!
Although there were many guests present and the noisy voices were like a tide, no one noticed how he suddenly appeared beside them like a ghost.

Talking bad about someone in person and being caught by the person who did it made the atmosphere instantly tense.

The old man with the goatee was even more panicked, his eyes filled with fear. He didn't dare to mention the previous topic again. Instead, he hurriedly bowed and greeted with a trembling voice, "Hello, Mr. Shen."

Shen Lang raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a seemingly gentle but hidden chilling smile, and said, "You just said that I was related to the deaths of Mr. Wang and Mr. Lu?"

The old man with the goatee widened his eyes, his eyes filled with fear, and he hastily denied it, "Mr. Shen may have misheard. I didn't say that just now. I hope Mr. Shen will understand. I have always respected Mr. Shen. How could he say such outrageous words?"

The big man echoed, his voice trembling slightly with nervousness: "Mr. Shen, we really didn't mention you just now, and the police station hasn't found the murderer yet, how dare we, the little people, say anything careless? Please don't misunderstand."

Just now, when Shen Lang was far away, they were still able to take advantage of their numbers and talk among themselves.

But now the person is suddenly right in front of them, and that powerful aura is like an invisible mountain, pressing them so hard that they can't breathe. Who would dare to mention this matter again?
The middle-aged man quickly added, "Yes, Mr. Shen is a well-known person in Shanghai. He is a well-known philanthropist who loves charity. How could he be related to this matter? How could he be such a petty person? If anyone dares to say such nonsense, I will be the first to stand up and oppose it and speak up for Mr. Shen."

Shen Lang couldn't help but chuckle when he heard this, but the laughter didn't reach his eyes. He said, "I didn't expect you to be so eloquent and good at flattering people."

The middle-aged man smiled humbly and bowed, saying, "I dare not. I am only speaking the truth. Mr. Shen's prestige and virtue are obvious to all in Shanghai. I am simply expressing everyone's thoughts."

Shen Lang asked again: "It seems that you are not afraid of me at all."

The middle-aged man bowed, still smiling, and was about to speak: "I just..."

Before he could finish his words, Shen Lang interrupted him, his voice suddenly turned cold, and said: "You just said that I was narrow-minded."

Then he extended his finger and pointed at the two people next to him in turn. "One of you said I was involved in the deaths of Mr. Wang and Mr. Lu, and the other said I had a business conflict with the Green Gang. You refuse to let it go. Now you dare not say anything more, and instead you flatter me. Aren't you afraid that I will kill you right now?"

When Master Zhang, who had hurried over, heard this, his expression suddenly changed. His originally rosy face turned pale in an instant. He hurriedly said, "Mr. Shen, what's going on?"

He was just talking and laughing with Shen Lang, but in the blink of an eye, the other party disappeared before his eyes.

At this moment, seeing Shen Lang looking like he was going to launch an attack to punish and kill, he found it unbelievable and difficult to understand.

Shen Lang's eyes were like torches as he coldly looked at Master Zhang. He said, "It's fine that you Green Gang members say I, Shen Lang, am petty, but you actually even say that I'm involved in the deaths of Mr. Lu and Mr. Wang. Isn't this just throwing dirty water on me, Shen Lang? If I don't deal with it, how will the people of Shanghai view me in the future? Will I even maintain my reputation?"

Master Zhang lost his voice and said, "Mr. Shen, what do you want to do..."

Before he could finish his words, there was a series of crisp "crackling" sounds, as if firecrackers were exploding. The old man with the goat beard had been hit on the face by more than a dozen palms, and the tremendous force directly turned his face into a pig's head.

His cheeks quickly became red and swollen, blood oozed from the corners of his mouth, and his eyes were full of horror and fear, but his mouth was now full of blood, several of his teeth were knocked out, and he couldn't speak at all, and could only make vague whimpering sounds.

Shen Lang was still standing there, looking relaxed and his posture as straight as a pine tree, as if he had not moved at all.

But the smile on his face had completely disappeared, replaced by a frosty expression. He asked, "Does everyone in the Qing Gang think that the deaths of Mr. Lu and Mr. Wang are related to me, Shen Lang?"

As soon as these words were spoken, it was like a heavy bomb exploding in the crowd. All the members of the Green Gang, including Master Zhang, were horrified and turned pale, standing there like wooden chickens.

The middle-aged man trembled and said, "Who... who said this? I..."

Before he could even finish his words, he was slapped more than a dozen times in the face.

This sudden attack made him stumble and nearly fall to the ground. He covered his red and swollen face with his hands, his heart filled with shock and anger, but in the face of Shen Lang's powerful authority, he dared not resist in the slightest.

Mr. Zhang didn't even react.

At this moment, there was a dead silence in the mourning hall, and everyone was so frightened by this sudden change that they dared not even breathe.

The guests all stayed away from this dangerous place, fearing that they would be affected by the conflict.

The atmosphere in the mourning hall was so oppressive that it made people breathless, like the calm before the storm.

The hearts of the Qing Gang members were pounding. They knew that they had more people and if they all rushed forward, they might be able to shoot Shen Lang to death. However, this man's reputation was too great, and he came alone, which showed that he had nothing to fear.

Besides, since Master Zhang hadn't spoken yet, no one dared to take the lead.

Shen Lang glanced at the group of Qing Gang members around him and said slowly, "Brothers of the Qing Gang, I, Shen Lang, have no grudges against you in the past, nor have we had any disputes recently. Since you are suspicious of me today, why not open your hearts and speak clearly? If any of you want to take my life, please step forward openly."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "From now on, we are sworn enemies. If I kill you, it won't be considered murder; if you kill me, it won't be considered assassination. All the heroes of Shanghai present here can bear witness to this."

When everyone heard this, their hearts suddenly trembled.

The entire hall fell into silence in an instant, so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

The Green Gang disciples all thought to themselves, "Although I'm a member of the Green Gang, Shen Lang controls the Pudong Group, which has absolute power in Shanghai. If he wanted to kill me, it would be as easy as crushing an ant. Why should I completely turn against him and risk my life over this groundless suspicion?"

In silence.

Xiaoliu stepped forward and said, "Today is my late husband's memorial service. I'm so grateful to Mr. Shen for coming and paying his respects. This is a great honor for my husband. Besides, Mr. Shen and my late husband had no grudges against each other, so how could he be the cruel murderer who killed him?"

Her voice was clear yet steady, echoing clearly in the quiet hall.

"Hello, sister-in-law." Shen Lang stiffened slightly to show respect.

Xiao Liu bowed slightly, returned the greeting, and then said sincerely, "These people's words just now were offensive to Mr. Shen. Since Mr. Shen has already taught them a lesson, why not let this matter go? What do you think, Mr. Shen?"

As she spoke, she conveyed her feelings to Shen Lang with her eyes.

"Since my sister-in-law said so, Shen Lang will obey." Shen Lang nodded.

Seeing Shen Lang's agreement, Xiao Liu said, "Mr. Shen, I was truly offended by what I said just now. I hope you will forgive me. How about we move to the back hall, have a drink, and let me express my apology?"

"it is good."

Xiao Liu then turned around and said to Master Zhang in a soft voice, but with a hint of entrustment: "Second Brother, please help entertain the guests. I just need to have a few words with Mr. Shen."

Mr. Zhang bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Sister-in-law, please. Mr. Shen, please."

Although he was somewhat puzzled by Xiaoliu's behavior, he did not ask any more questions and could only agree and continue to entertain the guests.

The two of them just arrived at the empty back hall.

Shen Lang lifted Xiaoliu's chin and said, "Kneel down! I'm very angry now!"

"How big is it?"

“It’s not like you haven’t eaten before…”

(End of this chapter)