novelsite Chapter 1717 What's wrong with hitting you?
Chapter 1717 What's wrong with hitting you?
Chen Ping dared not reveal Jiang Cheng's identity without permission.
Once Jiang Cheng's identity is exposed, his residence in Houhai might be filled with spies tomorrow.
Even Jiang Cheng's Xingchen Investment Company will be under the scrutiny of many eyes.
These people might not dare to do anything to Jiang Cheng, but they would keep a close eye on him at all times.
It's true that his rapid promotion was due to Jiang Cheng's family.
However, he was always cautious in his words and deeds and never used the Jiang family's name to flaunt his wealth.
This is also a major reason why he was appreciated by the Jiang family.
But because of this, the person was even more ruthless when targeting him.
After all, the other party knew that given their past grievances and conflicts with Chen Ping, Chen Ping would definitely not go to the Jiang family for help.
"Don't go too far. This has nothing to do with you. I will report it myself."
When Jiang Cheng mentioned that his family ran a small business and had some money, not only the man in the corner heard it, but that person also heard it.
So in his mind, the connection Jiang Cheng mentioned was most likely Chen Ping.
His gaze swept over Jiang Cheng, noticing that he was dressed in ordinary casual clothes and didn't even have a proper identification badge, and a mocking smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
"What do you mean it's none of my business? Who is this guy? He looks unfamiliar. Is he some random nobody you just pulled in from outside? Chen Ping, have you forgotten the rules here? Outsiders have to report before entering. You dare to bring people into the kitchen without permission. Do you think the Jiang family can cover for you? You don't even care about discipline?"
The person in front of him clearly didn't get along with Chen Ping; it was obvious he had come here on purpose to cause trouble.
Jiang Cheng didn't make a point of standing out. Instead, he casually put his hands into his casual trouser pockets, his eyes showing a nonchalant, spectator's look, wanting to see how the usually mild-mannered Chen Ping would respond.
"Stop talking nonsense and watch your mouth! Let me tell you, I don't have time to deal with you today. If you want to settle things between us, I'm available anytime tomorrow."
Seeing that Chen Ping had finally lost his temper, the man not only didn't back down, but instead became even more arrogant: "Oh, what do you mean by another day? As long as I'm here, I'll be watching you..."
Chen Ping's face darkened, and he stepped forward, about to speak, when the man interrupted him, his words aimed directly at Jiang Cheng: "And you, kid, do you know where this is? How dare you wander in here?"
Seeing that the other party had suddenly turned their attention to him, Jiang Cheng couldn't help but laugh.
He pointed to himself, his expression still nonchalant: "That's a rather tactless question. What do you mean by 'crashing in'? I walked in openly and honestly."
Chen Ping chimed in, "He..." He stopped mid-sentence, "This guy's always been a bit odd, just ignore him."
Jiang Cheng's attitude made the other party hesitate for a moment.
Generally speaking, businessmen do not get into conflicts with people who wear this type of clothing.
Could it be that this kid has become arrogant because Chen Ping has the Jiang family's backing?
The man's brows furrowed instantly, and before he could speak, Zhao Anning panicked.
He said to Feng Liwei, "Don't be angry, it's all my fault, it has nothing to do with them. They just came to see me. I'll get back to work right away."
Feng Liwei naturally did not recognize Zhao Anning.
In his view, Zhao Anning was just an ordinary retired soldier.
Most of the people in the kitchen and logistics department here are retired elderly people from nearby residential compounds, and most of them have never worked in key positions.
After all, people who have made meritorious contributions or held important positions would have been properly settled long ago, and it would be impossible for them to be cleaning the stove here.
He was different from Chen Ping. Although most of the people working here were passionate and dedicated, there were also snobbish people like him.
As soon as Zhao Anning finished speaking, Feng Liwei's sneer deepened.
He was already feeling resentful after being rebuked by Jiang Cheng and Chen Ping, and now he took it out on Zhao Anning.
He took two steps forward and stepped on the freshly cut radish shreds by the stove. The white radish shreds were instantly crushed, and the juice splashed all over Zhao Anning's trouser leg.
"Blame you? You think you're worthy of making me angry?" He glanced contemptuously at Zhao Anning's greasy sleeve. "A retired veteran, your hands are so stiff, you can't even clean a stove properly. I think you were a soldier for nothing, you don't even have the most basic dexterity!"
Zhao Anning clenched the hem of her clothes with her left hand, her knuckles turning white from the force, her cheeks flushed red, but she could only grit her teeth and whisper, "If you think it's not clean enough, I'll wipe it again later..."
Jiang Cheng's face instantly darkened to the point of being dripping with gloom.
Chen Ping gritted his teeth: "You're a disgrace to our place! Old Zhao's hand was injured, but he cleaned the stove better than you do. What right do you have to give us pointers?"
What Feng Liwei disliked most was Chen Ping's upright demeanor.
And most importantly, Chen Ping's reputation here is clearly better than his.
Seeing that Chen Ping was so angry with him, he felt a surge of pleasure.
He casually threw the rag on the stove onto the ground and stomped on it: "If you're injured, stay home and recover! If you ask me, a piece of trash like you shouldn't be here. Even picking up trash would be too slow for you!"
These words were like a knife stabbing into Zhao Anning's heart, and his eyes instantly reddened.
Over the years, he had heard too many similar things while he was away from home, and he no longer took them to heart.
However, being told this by someone who was also wearing uniform still stung Zhao Anning.
However, in order not to cause trouble for Jiang Cheng, he had no choice but to endure it, after all, the other party's status here was what it was.
The man's words were laced with sarcasm towards Jiang Cheng: "I don't care what connections or channels you used to get in, but if I catch you slacking off or bringing in any shady characters, don't blame me for kicking you out."
Jiang Cheng, who had been standing to the side, suddenly turned cold, his previously somewhat nonchalant gaze turning completely icy. He stepped forward, blocking Zhao Anning's path, and looked down at the man, his arrogant "second-generation rich kid" aura instantly surging forth: "Who are you calling trash?"
As soon as he sat down, his calm and imposing aura spread out, instantly weakening the opponent's momentum.
Forced back half a step by Jiang Cheng's imposing manner, Feng Liwei then retorted defiantly, "What's wrong with him? A useless veteran..."
"Slap!" Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Cheng slapped Feng Liwei across the face. The crisp sound of the slap was particularly loud in the quiet kitchen.
Feng Liwei covered his face, his eyes wide with shock: "You dare hit me?"
"So what if I hit you?" Jiang Cheng raised an eyebrow, his tone full of disdain. "Don't you even know who you are? You dare to humiliate a retired veteran?"
After he finished speaking, Zhao Anning froze instantly.
His hand gripping the hem of his clothes tightened abruptly, his knuckles turning even whiter. His once flushed cheeks instantly lost all color, leaving only panic in his eyes.
He never expected Jiang Cheng to attack so directly. He hurriedly stepped forward, reaching out to grab Jiang Cheng's arm, his voice trembling: "Xiao Cheng, don't be impulsive! Don't fight, let's talk this out, don't fight, fighting will cause trouble!"
As he spoke, he nervously glanced at the man, fearing that he might retaliate in anger, or that the matter might escalate and implicate Jiang Cheng.