Chapter 14: A Loud Slap

  Jingcheng Restaurant is one of the top restaurants in Beijing. In the 1960s, Moscow Restaurant was very popular in Beijing. Being able to dine at Lao Mo was a great honor and something to brag about. However, with social changes and the development of the catering industry, there are more and more Western restaurants in Beijing. Nowadays, the circle has changed and is no longer pursuing the same things as the red second generation did in the past. The new generation of red children are now particular about a level and a scene. Jingcheng Restaurant is the most upscale place in Beijing, aside from the State Guesthouse.

  Beijing Restaurant Building C, this is a newly built building in the 1970s. At this moment, Nie Zhenbang was standing at the door with Xiao Yali, the daughter of Er Gu.

  Looking at the magnificent entrance of the restaurant, Nie Zhenbang felt a little sentimental. In his previous life, due to his disability, he had never been here before. Because of his own mentality, his relationship with his siblings and family members was not good, and it could even be described as bad.

  Looking back carefully, it turns out that the daughters of several aunts' families were actually full of concern for themselves, but at that time, Nie Zhenbang was blinded by resentment and despair, and failed to perceive those concerns.

  "Zhenbang, where did the sun come from today? I heard that little brat Niefamily say you're treating me to a meal. Do you have money? You wouldn't think of making me pay, would you? No need to explain. What do you want to eat? Sister will take care of it." Xiao Yali had an innate boldness, and at the age of 19, she didn't attend school anymore. She spent her days socializing in circles. Among the younger generation of the Niefamily, she was the most active figure in these circles. This was also why Nie Zhenbang wanted to find Xiao Yali. Women, due to their own reasons, had a natural disadvantage on the path of officialdom. However, when it came to business, they still needed to give some face in this circle of Four-Jiucheng. After careful consideration, Dajie's daughter Deng Yun was abroad, and Deng Yun's personality wasn't suitable for this either... Nie Familymin? This little brat would eventually take the military path. The others were too young. Only Erjie was relatively suitable."

  Nie Zhenbang smiled at this moment. Unexpectedly, after joining the army later, his serious second sister still had such a poor time. He pointed to the door and said: "Second sister, don't worry, you can eat whatever you want, Western food or Chinese food, I don't care. However, we have to wait for two people."

  As soon as the words were spoken, a rare domestic version of the Harley-Davidson motorcycle stopped at the side, its body gleaming with oil.

  Yang Anbang and Nie Jiemin got off the motorcycle, Yang Anbang was driving, casually hanging his helmet on the handlebars, and the car was left at the entrance of the hall, without any intention of moving it. He walked over to Nie Zhenbang and Xiao Yali.

  As soon as he saw Xiao Yali, Yang Anbang's face changed, and he immediately said: "Nie Lao San, didn't you say there was something important to discuss? Why did you bring this girl here?"

  "Yang Anbang, how are you talking? Can't you speak human language? What's with this 'girl', are you much older than me? It's only three months, what makes you act so superior?" Xiao Yali also started to mock him at this moment.

  They are all princes and princesses, with similar status. Xiao Yali spoke naturally without any reservations.

  Yang Anbang was never a calm person. At this moment, upon hearing these words, his eyebrows jumped up and he immediately said: "Wow, Xiao's spicy girl is acting strange today! Did your old man feed you gunpowder? I seem to smell a vinegar flavor. Could it be that you have a crush on me? Impossible! How could someone as elegant as me look at someone like you?"

  "You!" Xiao Yali said with some urgency.

  Nie Zhenbang was also a bit overwhelmed at this moment, and he had forgotten how it happened. In the previous life, these two people were actually sworn enemies who couldn't stand each other. The contradictions between them deepened more and more, and once they even made a scene in front of the two old men, until Xiao Yali joined the army and left, only then did things calm down.

  Then, Nie Zhenbang also stood out and said: "Stop, stop, I say, Xiao Erjie, Yang Ergou, you two are both second in line, both masters of the number two. Can't you two not be so second-rate? Our Nie family's old second is watching from the side and laughing at the joke. Let's not fight for now. We still have to discuss the important matter. This is a big deal that concerns the future of the Earth and the unification of the universe."

  Two, this is the popular language on the internet after twenty years or so, really stupid, idiot, etc. At this moment, Nie Zhenbang casually said it out loud. Just as he was regretting his quick mouth, what Nie Zhenbang didn't expect was that both of them turned to him at the same time and asked in unison: "Nie Zhenbang, who are you calling an idiot?"

  "Hey, isn't this the Third Young Master of the Nie family? What's going on? A country bumpkin and a bastard son also want to experience the delicacies of this place? It's expected, I suppose. Such a good place probably hasn't been visited before. Since you've shamelessly entered the Nie family's door, you naturally want to enjoy the feeling of being a young master."

  It's Zhou Chen again, the root of Nie family's suffering in the previous life started from the Zhou family. In fact, the Zhou and Nie families are almost the same, both being neutral factions. However, at the critical moment, Nie family's son-in-law, Xiao Yali's father, Xiao Zhenchang, who was the commander of a certain group army in the Beijing Military Region, made a wrong choice. The Zhou family maintained its neutrality but took advantage of the situation to suppress the Nie family. This led to Nie Zhenbang's miserable life afterwards. And the one who rose to prominence from the Zhou family is precisely this Zhou Chen before your eyes.

  At that time, he bullied himself until he was thirty years old. At the moment when he jumped off the building, Zhou Chen had already become the executive vice governor of a certain province in the south.

  "Zhou Xiaoshe, what are you saying? Didn't I beat you last time? Your skin is itching. Three loud knocks on the head, and you still haven't made good on your promise? Are you rushing over to knock heads today? Forget it, we're all acquaintances, so three will be waived. Seeing how pitiful you look, we'll reluctantly let you off with just one." Nie Jiamin immediately jumped out.

  Zhou Xiaoshe is Zhou Chen's nickname. Because there is a Chen in his name, which represents the dragon in the heavenly stems and earthly branches, as well as the twelve zodiac animals. So some people in the circle call Zhou Chen "Zhou Xiaoshe".

  In the circle, younger generations often fight with each other, and elders in the family won't say much about it. Especially when there's already a grudge between the elders, the struggle among the younger generation becomes even more intense, this is what's called a "generational feud".

  Nie's family has always been uncompetitive in the circle, and in their previous life, Nie Zhenbang was a disabled person. Until now, Nie Zhenbang really can't understand why Zhou's family would treat Nie's family as an opponent. Why Zhou Chen wants to make things difficult for himself. However, since he caused pain for himself in his past life, it's only fair that he returns the favor this time around. So, since Zhou Chen doesn't know what's good for him, it's necessary to give him a more profound lesson this time. Let him see and avoid himself from now on.

  Around Zhou Chen, several followers were present, and it was clear that they didn't understand the situation. Nie Zhenbang was the illegitimate son of the Nie family. This matter was only known by a few families in the capital city. As for people from lower provinces, they obviously weren't qualified to know about this. Upon hearing Zhou Chen's words, his followers thought that Nie Zhenbang and Nie Jiamin were just ordinary people from a small family in the capital city. The master had been humiliated. How could this be tolerated? One of the followers couldn't wait to jump out: "You think you're something, huh? Can you afford to provoke Young Master Zhou? Kneel down! Knock your head three times and get lost!"

  As soon as the words came out, not only did Nie Zhenbang's face turn iron-green, but also Nie Jiamin, Xiao Jia's second sister and Yang Ergou's faces changed. In the Beijing circle, there are rules of their own. Don't scold your elders, don't insult them. Of course, this is under equal conditions. A fallen family, everyone shouts and fights, no one will come out for it.

  However, the Nie family is now at its peak, which means it's over. Before Nie Zhenbang could speak, Xiao Yali sneered: "Zhou Chen, is this dog you raised? It's really poorly educated."

  Yang Anbang stood on the sidelines, but with a mindset of watching a good show, although he still didn't know what Nie Zhenbang had asked him to do. However, Yang Erguo wanted to see how Nie Zhenbang would make his choice at this moment. Or rather, Yang Erguo just wanted to test whether Nie Zhenbang was qualified to speak with him on an equal footing.

  Nie Zhenbang's face was filled with a cold smile, as if he had been waiting for this opportunity. He thought to himself, "This is perfect, Zhou Chen is sending it right to my doorstep, one after another. It's just like we had planned it beforehand."

  Nie Zhenbang was not very old, but he was over 1.7 meters tall, with a sturdy build that gave off a strong sense of oppression. He walked straight up to Zhou Chen and said in a deep voice, "Zhou Chen, is this your idea or his?"

  When Zhou Chen was young, he stuttered when speaking. Nie Zhenbang had also known this name from his previous life. However, he never dared to call out this name. At this moment, calling it out, Nie Zhenbang felt a sense of relaxation throughout his body. Looking at Zhou Chen, his face turned iron-green, and this name seemed like no one had called him that in ten years. Zhou Xiaoshe could accept being called, but Zhou Jieba was the greatest insult to him.

  His face was cold, Zhou Chen looked at Nie Zhenbang, his eyes emitting a hateful gaze. "You're hitting me in the face," he said in a low voice. "It's not my intention, what do you want? It's my intention, how can you?"

  "How dare you? If it's your intention, I'll beat you up! If it's his intention, I don't mind helping you teach this dog a lesson." Nie Zhenbang said with a smile on his face, but the tone of his voice revealed an overbearing attitude that brooked no argument.

  "That's what I mean!" Zhou Chen wasn't afraid of him either. At this time, if he didn't stand up for himself, it would be a sign of weakness and he would lose face.

  As soon as the words fell, a crisp and loud slap was slapped on Zhou Chen's face, immediately revealing five red prints.

  Zhou Chen was in a difficult situation, and Nie Zhenbang's words had pushed him to the end of the road. If he tried to shirk responsibility, his reputation for being timid and afraid of trouble would be exposed. Moreover, Zhou Chen had also assumed that Nie Zhenbang wouldn't dare to hit him. However, Zhou Chen misjudged the situation. The resentment Nie Zhenbang had accumulated towards him over several decades suddenly erupted, and Nie Zhenbang almost went all out.