The Mad Guardian

"Beautiful!"

Jiang Chuan said with a smile, "The Yanbei River is known as the mother river of Yanbei. How much farmland has been irrigated and how many people have been nurtured along its banks? In the hearts of the people of Yanbei, the Yanbei River is undoubtedly the most beautiful."

"You're right, but that's not what I meant."

Du Chuan glanced at Jiang Chuan with a smile, swept his eyes around, and pointed as he said, "The importance of the Yanbei River is clear to everyone in Yanbei."

"That's why, since ten years ago, the Yanbei authorities ordered a vigorous development of the Yanbei River banks with the intent of creating a commercial district."

"But ten years have passed in the blink of an eye, and this place remains desolate. Do you know why that is?"

"Is it because of someone named Panlong?"

"Ten years ago, Panlong, who was contracted to develop the Yanbei River commercial district, had his entire family killed by enemies. From that point on, Panlong fell into a slump and disappeared from Yanbei, without a trace for ten years."

Du Chuan gave Jiang Chuan a surprised look, clearly not expecting Jiang Chuan to know so much.

"You know even this? It seems you're no ordinary person." Du Chuan remarked in surprise.

Jiang Chuan smiled faintly and replied calmly, "If I didn't know these things, there'd be no point for me to stay in Yanbei."

"Hehe, well said. Just for that statement alone, brother, you're certainly no ordinary man," Du Chuan chuckled, exhaling a few smoke rings.

"Come on, tell me what you want. I like getting straight to the point," Jiang Chuan glanced at Du Chuan, speaking coolly.

Du Chuan raised his thumb again, praised Jiang Chuan, and then said straightforwardly, "Since we're both straightforward people, I'll be direct."

"I admire your skills, so I'd like to ask you for a favor," Du Chuan said.

"What favor?" Jiang Chuan asked plainly.

"Help me deal with someone!" Du Chuan's eyes directly looked at the river's surface, his tone steady.

"Who?" Jiang Chuan asked again.

"Viper!" Du Chuan suddenly extinguished his cigarette, then stood up abruptly, his tone revealing a murderous intent!

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The next afternoon, at the Heaven on Earth Nightclub.

Yanbei City's economy is prosperous, and there are plenty of pleasure dens to be found!

And the Heaven on Earth Nightclub is one of the most famous among them.

Luxurious decoration, excellent service.

Everyone who comes here seems to have arrived in paradise, truly enjoying a god-like treatment.

Of course, the prerequisite is that you have money.

The business here is booming, even to the extent of needing reservations.

And the income here is naturally tremendous, with nightly revenue reaching tens of millions.

Such an exquisite den of iniquity must have an extraordinary owner.

Viper, one of the top figures in Yanbei City, has influence in both the black and white worlds and holds a high status in Yanbei.

Viper is the true boss here, and also Yanbei's wealthiest person, renowned and feared.

At nine o'clock in the evening, when guests continuously arrived at Heaven on Earth, this was the peak time of glory for the venue.

Jiang Chuan and Du Chuan appeared at the entrance of Heaven on Earth.

Gazing at the resplendent decoration in front of them, Jiang Chuan nodded slightly and said, "This place is nice."

"Is it? Since Younger Brother Jiang thinks it's nice here, your older brother will treat you to a good time tonight."

Jiang Chuan grinned, teasingly saying, "A barbeque shop owner daring to spend money in a place like this, it seems you're no ordinary barbeque shop owner!"

Upon hearing this, Du Chuan laughed heartily, then said amidst laughter, "And you, a second-rate small family's son-in-law, daring to come to such a place, seems like you're no ordinary son-in-law either!"

"Oh? Hahaha!"

"Hahaha!"

The two looked at each other and laughed, smiles full of deeper meaning.

At the entrance stood two female greeters, dressed in red cheongsams, with beautiful faces and soft, sweet voices.

"Good evening, bosses! Welcome!"

"Hello, beautiful ladies! You are so beautiful!"

Du Chuan stepped forward, playfully teasing one of the greeters. He appeared carefree, but Jiang Chuan noticed something else in his eyes.

The greeter had seen all sorts of people and naturally would not mind. She greeted Du Chuan with a smile and then led the two inside.

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