Chapter 158 Stating One's Position

Xiao Ye had never encountered such a tactic before, and for a moment he was slightly stunned. Under Cheng Jiangshan's further guidance, he sat down on the sofa.

"Someone, bring out the wine!"

Cheng Jiangshan clapped his hands, and the man in black beside him took out two empty glasses, pouring the amber liquid from the bottle into them.

Xiao Ye could tell that the wine was of considerable value.

"The wine won't be necessary. You asked to see me today, and I'm afraid it's not for something so simple, is it?"

Xiao Ye blocked the glass, looking straight at Cheng Jiangshan as he spoke.

"Young Master Xiao is indeed smart. Why don't you take a guess at why I invited you over today?"

"I've always been a straightforward person. Since Your Excellency is unwilling to tell me, then so be it. Farewell!"

With those words, Xiao Ye stood up directly, intending to leave.

A trace of displeasure flashed across the depths of Cheng Jiangshan's eyes, but the expression on his face remained entirely unchanged.

"Don't be in such a hurry. Hear me out."

He put down the club, sat opposite Xiao Ye, and continued, "You and I are utter strangers, but as it happens, I have seen you."

As his voice trailed off, Cheng Jiangshan snapped his fingers.

A man in black behind him handed over a tablet, placing it directly in front of Xiao Ye.

On the screen was precisely the footage of his very first operation with Wang Gui.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Ye reacted instantly.

In just a few seconds, all the muscles in his body tightened.

Noticing that he was tensing up, Cheng Jiangshan smiled.

"Young Master Xiao doesn't need to be so nervous. I'm not here to seek revenge. I merely want to discuss a cooperation with you. After all, who wouldn't want a win-win situation?"

With that, he pulled a card from his inner pocket and pushed it across to Xiao Ye.

"There are five million in here as a deposit. As long as you are willing to cooperate with me, I guarantee the financial returns will be much greater than this!"

Handing the golf club to Xiao Ye just moments ago was his way of testing the other's strength.

Looking at the card on the table, Xiao Ye suddenly grinned.

"It's not that I'm ungrateful, Mr. Cheng, but five million? You're underestimating me just a bit too much!"

"That's only the deposit. Young Master Xiao can judge my sincerity by the subsequent rewards," Cheng Jiangshan said, the smile still lingering on his face.

"Forget it, I have no interest. Since that's the case, there's no need for us to talk further. We shall part ways here."

Xiao Ye shook his head, stood up, and prepared to leave.

However, several men in black stepped forward, blocking his path.

"Xiao Ye, you shouldn't be so naive. You rejected my terms, and you still expect to walk away?"

Cheng Jiangshan rested his hands on the back of the sofa, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly.

"You should understand that these men cannot stop me."

Xiao Ye's face grew somewhat cold, and even his tone gradually lost every trace of warmth.

"Today, especially for Young Master Xiao, I've prepared quite a grand feast!"

The moment the words fell, Cheng Jiangshan drained his glass in one gulp and violently smashed it onto the ground.

Almost simultaneously, a robust-looking man suddenly rushed out from the inner compartment.

He exuded an intense aura of slaughter. Though Xiao Ye wasn't facing him directly, he could still feel the terrifying oppressive pressure radiating from the man.

There was no mistake; this person must have survived life-or-death trials.

This man was a mercenary specifically requested by Scorpion when he asked the organization for backup—someone who lived on the edge of a blade and killed without blinking.

"Two paths lie before you: either agree to my request, or be carried out of here!"

Leaning back against the sofa, Cheng Jiangshan's eyes flashed with a sharp, brilliant light!

Hearing this, Xiao Ye let out a soft laugh.

"Mr. Cheng, it seems you still don't understand me!"

With that, Xiao Ye's figure moved in an instant.

The robust man reacted extremely quickly; the moment Xiao Ye started moving, he too took a step forward!

He braced his shoulder and charged straight toward Xiao Ye's position, intending to strike first!

Yet three seconds later, his body lunged forward only to strike empty air.

Instead, with a single backflip, Xiao Ye traced a perfect arc through the air and landed steadily on the ground!

"Naive!"

Uttering the cold word, Xiao Ye lifted his foot and kicked squarely into the man's waist.

The robust man lost his balance and went flying straight through the air!

The force behind Xiao Ye's kick was immense, nearly driving the man out of the office entirely.

It wasn't until he had slid over three meters across the floor that the robust man finally came to a halt.

"I'm going to kill you!"

Roaring with rage and ignoring the pain in his body, the robust man abruptly got to his feet and charged forward once again!

Xiao Ye remained unmoved. Just as the man was about to reach him, Xiao Ye threw a punch with sudden ferocity.

His immensely powerful fist landed a heavy, punishing blow right on the robust man's chin.

A two-hundred-pound body was sent flying by that single punch!

The speed of the punch was so blistering that the robust man had no time to react at all before taking the full brunt of Xiao Ye's strike!

By the time everyone in the room could see clearly again, the man was flat on his back, completely knocked out cold!

Cheng Jiangshan's pupils dilated, his lips pressing into a pale line.

At that exact moment, Xiao Ye turned around.

"Mr. Cheng, it's your turn!"

Looking at the robust man lying unconscious on the floor, even someone as worldly and experienced as Cheng Jiangshan was instantly plunged into extreme panic!

He simply could not comprehend how this seasoned mercenary had been knocked out cold by Xiao Ye with a single punch!

As he watched Xiao Ye's figure slowly draw closer, Cheng Jiangshan began to retreat involuntarily!

His hands trembled slightly, his face drained of color, and his eyes were filled with absolute terror!

"I'm warning you, don't come any closer!"

However, mere words could do nothing to halt Xiao Ye's advance.

Cheng Jiangshan tried to make a hasty escape, but before he could react, a foot struck him squarely in the chest!

He crashed backward onto the sofa behind him, taking a heavy fall!

The sharp pain and crushing pressure radiating from his chest left him gasping for air, seeing stars.

In the blink of an eye, Xiao Ye was right beside him!

With a single hand, he gripped Cheng Jiangshan's throat and hoisted his entire body up into mid-air!

"Let me tell you, even if you kill me now, it's useless! My men are guarding right downstairs. If I die, you won't have a good end either!"

Driven to his limits, Cheng Jiangshan's expression twisted in madness as he spat out words wildly!

In his eyes, Xiao Ye looked precisely like a vengeful ghost demanding his life—terrifying beyond measure.

"Don't misunderstand, Mr. Cheng. I'm merely giving you a small warning so you can understand what should be done, and what should not!"

Xiao Ye's hand pressed heavily into Cheng Jiangshan's chest, the oppressive aura of slaughter sweeping through the entire room!

At this point, Cheng Jiangshan was unable to utter a single sound. Looking at the man before him, his mind went completely blank.

Seeing that he remained motionless, Xiao Ye let out a cold snort and casually tossed him aside, flinging him heavily onto the floor beside them!

Enduring the pain, Cheng Jiangshan gasped for breath, hungrily taking in fresh air.

As he watched Xiao Ye turn his back and prepare to leave, he suddenly burst into a wild, frantic hysteria, shouting loudly at the retreating figure!

"Xiao Ye, even if you don't agree to me now, it won't be long before we meet again! Just you wait!"

Ignoring him entirely, Xiao Ye walked straight out of the office.

A moment later, Cheng Jiangshan's endurance finally gave out, and he collapsed into unconsciousness.