CHAPTER 423: CHAPTER 423: DRAGGED TO BE A HUMAN SHIELD_1

Tang Mo said that there were quite a few people at this gathering, all young and famous figures in the Imperial Capital, coming to welcome someone. Many upper-class individuals from this district of the Imperial Capital had arrived.

Chu Hao asked, "A welcome reception? Who’s that big of a deal?"

Tang Mo replied, "Mr. Herz, the high-speed rail tycoon from Europe and America."

Chu Hao rolled his eyes and said, "Are they insane? A foreigner comes to our Huaxia, and they throw a welcome reception for him? Have they no pride at all?"

Yi Qingcheng, standing beside them, was dressed in an alluring purple evening gown. Combined with her delicate features, she looked particularly captivating. She said, "You don’t understand. Herz is of Chinese descent from Europe and America, and he’s the chief designer for the world’s top ultra-high-speed trains."

"Huaxia Country is about to launch an ultra-high-speed rail project that requires significant investment," she continued. "Because of this, they’ve invited Herz, a person of Chinese heritage, to be the chief. He has the ultimate say in who to collaborate with."

So that was it; the Yi Family also wanted to vie for the collaboration.

At that moment, several cars arrived. These were luxury vehicles that would be difficult to purchase for less than tens of millions.

Waiters approached the luxury cars, opening doors for these tycoons and parking the vehicles.

Then, He Shaotian emerged, accompanied by two young men and a woman.

He Shaotian’s face was swollen. He had tried to conceal it with foundation, but the puffiness was still noticeable.

The sight of Chu Hao made He Shaotian’s eyes redden. He remembered today’s slap vividly. Seeing Chu Hao now, how could he possibly remain calm?

"Charmingly, you’re here?" a handsome young man, dressed smartly like the fresh-faced stars on TV shows, said as he approached. This was He Junhao, a member of the He Family, one of the Nine Gates of Huaxia.

The other two people with him also looked good; the man was handsome, and the woman was graceful.

Yi Qingcheng nodded slightly.

He Shaotian lost his cool and, pointing at Chu Hao, said, "You actually dared to come here!"

Chu Hao smiled. "Why wouldn’t Grandpa dare to come?"

Upon hearing this, He Shaotian fumed. The first words out of this brat’s mouth were a taunt meant to take advantage of him, and He Shaotian wished he could tear the boy apart.

He Junhao walked over and asked, "Shaotian, who is this guy?"

He Shaotian replied, "A nobody, an insignificant little character. It’s really strange that someone like him could be at this gathering."

His words were highly mocking. He insinuated that he, a gentleman, wasn’t barbaric like Chu Hao, yet his remarks were deeply sarcastic.

He Junhao chuckled. He’d already figured it out; this must be the guy who beat up He Shaotian at the Yi Family’s place. He Junhao didn’t spare Chu Hao another glance. In his eyes, such an insignificant person amounted to nothing.

Chu Hao said coolly, "As if you’re any better. Have you looked in the mirror recently?"

For some reason, every time Chu Hao spoke, it infuriated He Shaotian. He couldn’t resort to insults here, as that would be undignified. Besides, with Tang Mo and Yi Qingcheng present, he said, "I won’t stoop to your level, you vulgar man."

With that, he walked inside.

He Junhao said, "Charmingly, this way, please."

Each of these people had their own pride, and none of them took Chu Hao seriously.

Yi Qingcheng nodded slightly. If her sister was lively and cute, then Yi Qingcheng was coldly stunning. She stepped forward, wrapping her arm around Chu Hao’s, and said, "Let’s go."

From this point on, Chu Hao was to be her human shield.

When He Junhao saw Yi Qingcheng holding Chu Hao’s arm, his eyes widened instantly, his cold gaze fixed on Chu Hao.

He had liked Yi Qingcheng for a long time and had been actively pursuing her. Now, to see Yi Qingcheng clinging to someone else’s arm right in front of him felt like a public slap in the face.

He Shaotian was also visibly astonished.

Chu Hao played along perfectly. Flaunting affection was something he excelled at; he was a connoisseur of showmanship.

Chu Hao said, "My dear Goodness, from now on, you should stay away from these single dogs, you know?"

Yi Qingcheng was surprised but played along, asking, "Why?"

Looking up at the sky, Chu Hao replied, "Mating season is almost upon us. I can’t let you get lost among the rabid dogs. Having me is enough for you."

DING... The Host shows off their love and earns 1800 Pretentiousness Points as the enemy’s heart suffers ten thousand points of critical damage.

He Junhao: "..."

He Shaotian: "..."

Tang Mo looked speechless. Even though he knew they were acting, this performance... it was quite a spectacle for everyone present. And who were they calling single dogs anyway?

He Shaotian and He Junhao were so angry they could hardly bear it.

Chu Hao and Yi Qingcheng walked forward. He felt puzzled. Wasn’t today supposed to be unlucky? Why hadn’t anything happened yet?

Just as he thought this, a car came speeding from behind, prompting cries of alarm from the crowd.

They saw a luxury car graze past Chu Hao and Yi Qingcheng, then crash into the car in front of it.

The car in front, which belonged to He Shaotian, let out a loud BANG! as its rear end was wrecked.

The driver of that car was incredibly reckless. They kept slamming on the gas pedal, pushing He Shaotian’s car forward until it, too, collided with the car in front of it.

One after another, the cars were smashed into a pile-up.

He Shaotian’s luxury car, in particular, was caught in the middle, compressed and deformed beyond recognition from both front and back.

Everyone stared, dumbfounded.

He Shaotian’s face turned pale as he screamed, "My car!"

This car was worth more than twenty million! Even though he was rich, twenty million was no small sum.

He Junhao’s expression also changed. His car had been hit as well.

Chu Hao clutched his chest. "That was close," he said. "I just knew today was going to be unlucky."

Yi Qingcheng and Tang Mo were also shocked; the car had passed by so closely, they were almost hit.

The person from the car, a blonde foreign woman, got out holding a bottle of red wine, staggering drunkenly.

He Shaotian cursed furiously, "Can’t you drive?"

The woman was clearly intoxicated. In fluent Huaxia language, she slurred, "You... who are you?"

He Shaotian looked at his beloved car and gritted his teeth. "You’re paying for my car."

"It’s... it’s just a car, right? I’ll... I’ll pay for it," she retorted.

As she spoke, the woman took another swig of her wine, only to feel her stomach churn. She then vomited straight onto He Shaotian’s face.

Everyone: "..."

The unlucky He Shaotian was now covered in vomit, his disgusting appearance making everyone present cringe.

"Aaargh!!" He Shaotian was about to explode with rage.

The woman wiped her mouth and said, "Sorry, I... I’ve had too much to drink."

He Shaotian snarled, "You son of a bitch!" With that, he struck her across the face.

SLAP!

The blonde woman reeled from the blow. The shock seemed to sober her up instantly. Clutching her stinging cheek, she cried out, "You hit me!"

He Shaotian spat, "Damn woman! That’s right, I hit you!"

The woman screamed frantically, "Ah!! I’ll fight you to the death!"

The blonde woman rushed at him, trying to scratch He Shaotian’s face. However, as a woman, she was no match for him and ended up pinned to the ground and slapped violently.

Chu Hao couldn’t stand by and watch any longer. He grabbed He Shaotian’s hand and said, "Pretty brave, hitting a woman like that."

He Shaotian shouted, "None of your business! Get lost!"

Chu Hao didn’t say anything, just looked at him coldly.