All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

"Please show me the invitation!"

Upon hearing this, Huo Ting'en quickly spoke up.

"It's Boss Huang who wants to see us!"

Upon hearing the words "Boss Huang," the man in black glanced at the two men a few times before stepping aside and speaking.

"Follow me! Don't wander off!"

As they spoke, the two men in black led Bai Jiaxuan and his companion up to the second floor.

This floor is a large hall with an area of ​​at least 1,000 square meters. You can't really tell what's inside from the outside. The lights are flashing, and the environment is ambiguous and special.

At the very top there is a stage where someone is playing the piano, and there are also female singers and dancers dressed in flamboyant clothes dancing and singing. Below are tables with waiters dressed in Western-style uniforms moving around.

A group of men in suits and military uniforms were drinking and smoking, talking about something, each accompanied by a beautifully dressed woman.

Among the guests were white men in suits, Asian men with long braids, and even Indians. Everyone looked respectable, drinking and shouting, having a great time.

This scene opened Bai Jiaxuan's eyes to a whole new world, showing him what it meant to be drunk and decadent.

This is!

Outside, the Chinese people are poorly clothed and struggling to make ends meet, while here, it's a scene of singing and dancing, surrounded by beautiful women, intoxicated by fine wine, with dazzling lights and a life of blissful bliss.

What a messed up world!

However, Bai Jiaxuan remained calm, while Huo Ting'en's eyes involuntarily turned towards the stage in the hall. This place was completely different in style from the Cuihualou he frequented.

The shyness of those women with bound feet was completely different from that of the vibrant young dancers on the stage; Huo Ting'en was clearly mesmerized.

The two were quickly taken to the second floor, where the man in black led them into a room.

There was no one inside, but the interior was luxuriously furnished with genuine leather sofas and Western landscape paintings, which were out of step with the times. A large quantity of foreign liquor was placed on the glass coffee table. After the two men in black were led there, one of them stood at the door and watched, while the other went to report directly.

Huo Ting'en became increasingly reserved and somewhat restless, while Bai Jiaxuan casually reclined on the leather sofa, crossed his legs, picked up a bottle of foreign liquor, and casually examined it.

Upon seeing this, Huo Ting'en was so frightened that he immediately shouted.

"Brother Chen, please don't do this. This is Boss Huang's territory. Don't you know who Boss Huang is? Be careful!"

Bai Jiaxuan smiled, casually opened the wine bottle, picked up the two glasses next to him, and said.

"Sit down. What are you nervous about? With me here, Huang Jinrong won't hurt a single hair on your head!"

Upon hearing this, Huo Ting'en became even more nervous.

Just then, a plump, middle-aged man walked in through the door. He had a kind smile on his face, but when he saw the situation in the room, his smile gradually turned cold, and he strode into the room.

Upon seeing the person approaching, Huo Ting'en quickly bowed his head and called out.

"Boss Huang, I am Huo Ting'en, and this is Chen Zhen!"

Mr. Huang nodded and said casually.

"sit down!"

Huo Ting'en nodded and quickly and carefully sat down next to Bai Jiaxuan, his posture proper, as if he were addressing a junior who was being lectured.

Bai Jiaxuan pulled his legs back, poured wine into three glasses, and casually glanced at the famous Boss Huang in front of him.

Boss Huang was also sizing him up, but his face was expressionless. The other man casually sat opposite Bai Jiaxuan, crossed his legs, and looked at Bai Jiaxuan without saying a word.

This imposing attitude, though not meant to be angry, was clearly meant to intimidate Bai Jiaxuan!

Bai Jiaxuan picked up a glass of wine for himself, ignoring the other person, took a small sip, and then spoke in a calm and unhurried tone.

"I wonder what business Mr. Huang has with me?"

As Boss Huang watched Bai Jiaxuan's actions, his face grew increasingly cold. He didn't answer Bai Jiaxuan's question, but pondered for a while before speaking.

"Young man, I've heard you're quite skilled in martial arts?"

Bai Jiaxuan said casually.

"Not bad! There's no one in Shanghai I can't beat!"

Upon hearing Bai Jiaxuan's pretentious reply, Boss Huang's lips twitched slightly, and he then responded with a mocking tone.

"Young man, you know these days, those who love to show off die young!"

Bai Jiaxuan had long sensed Boss Huang's displeasure, but he didn't tolerate him. He was just a scoundrel leader, not someone he took seriously.

Bai Jiaxuan paid little attention to this person. His deepest impression of him was probably a photo he saw online later. It was after the liberation, under the iron fist of the people, he was over eighty years old, holding a broom, with a numb and helpless look in his eyes.

What impressed him most at the time was that the old man was quite big.

Bai Jiaxuan was very displeased by the other party's half-threatening words. He took another sip of wine and said in a light tone.

"Hey Huang Datou, stop with the sarcastic remarks and tell me what you want from me today!"

Bai Jiaxuan subconsciously uttered the words "Old Man Huang".

Upon hearing the nickname "Big Head Huang," Huo Ting'en trembled in fear and almost knelt down.

It took the Boss Huang across the table a full second to realize that the young man was referring to him as Huang Datou (Big Head Huang).

He stood up abruptly, drew a short gun from his waist, and pointed it at Bai Jiaxuan's head.

The atmosphere instantly became tense. Huo Ting'en was so frightened that his eyes were pleading, but he didn't dare to say a word.

With a gun pointed at his head, Bai Jiaxuan showed no panic whatsoever, not even a change in expression. Within a meter, he was 99% confident he could dodge the bullet and even kill the attacker, let alone this old rogue who was corrupted by alcohol and women.

Bai Jiaxuan never intended to be a coward when he decided to use the name Chen Zhen. How could he make a name for himself without stirring up trouble in Shanghai?

The Chinese people of this era need a strong medicine to awaken their inner weakness and lack of self-confidence, and since I have chosen the name Chen Zhen, I have decided to be that strong medicine.

Boss Huang pointed the gun at Bai Jiaxuan's head, his tone gradually becoming more and more agitated.

"I hate arrogant young people the most. Being good at martial arts is nothing. You think you can dodge bullets? Who do you think you are, calling yourself Big Head Huang? Kid, I originally thought you were a smart guy and was going to give you a chance, but I think you don't need that chance anymore. Don't be so arrogant in your next life!"

At this moment, Huo Ting'en was almost scared to death. Boss Huang was about to shoot. He regretted bringing Chen Zhen here. Although he knew that Chen Zhen was highly skilled in martial arts and had an arrogant temper, as he could tell from his encounter with the Japanese, he never expected that Chen Zhen would be so arrogant that he didn't even put Boss Huang in his eyes!

Who is Mr. Huang?

To put it nicely, he's someone who has connections in both the legitimate and criminal worlds; to put it bluntly, he's just a thug who rose to power through thuggery!

Bai Jiaxuan still held up his cup, a strange smile playing on his lips, and then said in a calm tone.

"But your head really is big!"

Upon hearing this, Boss Huang's finger reached for the trigger, but Bai Jiaxuan was faster. He tilted his head, causing the cup in his hand to fall, and then his finger reached forward and blocked Boss Huang's finger from pulling the trigger. He then pressed on the back of Boss Huang's hand, causing him to cry out in pain and instantly let go.

The next second, Bai Jiaxuan caught the glass he had dropped with his other hand. He picked up the glass with one hand and held the pistol with the other, then lay back down on the sofa.

In the blink of an eye, Mr. Huang was still in a daze when he felt a sharp pain in his hand, and the pistol was already in the young man's hand.

Bai Jiaxuan's fluid movements finally caught Boss Huang off guard, and shock appeared on his face as he stared in disbelief at the young man lying on the sofa.

At this moment, a man in black at the door reacted and quickly drew a pistol from his waist. Bai Jiaxuan looked at Boss Huang with a playful smile and casually raised his pistol, pointing it at the man in black at the door.

It was only at this moment that Boss Huang quickly realized what was happening and hurriedly shouted.

"Don't shoot!"

The man in black on the other side froze in place, not daring to move.

Boss Huang knew very well that if he didn't speak up, the two men in black at the door would be killed immediately. He was still shocked by what he had just witnessed, and his mind was still reeling from the shock.

Boss Huang then waved to the two men in black at the door and said.

"All of you, step back and close the door. No one is allowed to come in without my permission!"

The man in black glanced at Boss Huang, then left the room and closed the door.

After finishing the rest of his drink, Bai Jiaxuan casually tossed the gun onto the coffee table beside him. Seeing this, Boss Huang breathed a slight sigh of relief and carefully sat down as well.

Only then did the two sides finally return to an equal footing in their communication. Bai Jiaxuan put down his glass and asked in a lazy tone.

"Mr. Huang, now you can tell me why you've come to see me, right?"

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Mr. Huang seemed to be thinking about something. He picked up the bottle of foreign liquor and poured some for Bai Jiaxuan. Then he picked up another glass and said to Bai Jiaxuan.

"Mr. Chen, let me toast you first!"

Bai Jiaxuan didn't say anything, and to give the other party face, he raised his wine glass. Huo Ting'en next to him also quickly raised his wine glass. Huo Ting'en was a little flustered, but he didn't dare to say a word.

Mr. Huang drank the glass of wine very quickly, downing it in one gulp. His face immediately turned red, and he coughed slightly.

Although it was said to be a toast to Bai Jiaxuan, this drink was actually more like a way for him to calm his nerves!

Clearly, Mr. Huang hadn't faced a life-or-death situation in a long time. Just a moment ago, he truly felt that he was about to die.

Mr. Huang took a deep breath to calm himself down before speaking.

"Mr. Chen, the reason I called you here earlier was very simple: I hoped that you would give it your all and defeat the Japanese in the final!"

Bai Jiaxuan didn't speak, but instead glanced at Huo Ting'en.

Huo Ting'en glanced at Bai Jiaxuan with some guilt, clearly having been the one to inform Boss Huang that Bai Jiaxuan would be going on stage.

Moreover, Boss Huang knew from the beginning that he was skilled in martial arts, which must have been told to him by Huo Ting'en.

Bai Jiaxuan didn't quite understand, so he didn't answer.

Mr. Huang poured himself another glass of wine, then shook his head and said with a wry smile.

"But obviously I was overthinking it. I don't need to give any more instructions. That little Japanese devil has absolutely no chance of defeating Mr. Chen. Mr. Chen's martial arts are indeed unparalleled in Shanghai. I have just experienced it for myself!"

Bai Jiaxuan frowned slightly, clearly not wanting to listen to this fat man's nonsense anymore.

Boss Huang was a shrewd man, and he naturally saw through Bai Jiaxuan's expression. He stopped being mysterious and immediately spoke.

"It's like this, the Jingwumen vs. Hongkou Dojo match has a huge impact. We opened betting odds in Shanghai, and many wealthy people are interested in this final match. In fact, everyone is optimistic about the Japanese, but we hope Mr. Chen will win. That's why I decided to meet with you."

It was only at this point that Bai Jiaxuan realized why the fat man had come to see him today. The fact that the martial arts competition would be held on the other party's territory meant that the other party had clearly been planning this from the beginning.

Bai Jiaxuan neither refused nor agreed. After a while, he casually said...

"Then what are my benefits?"

Boss Huang clearly already knew that Bai Jiaxuan would ask this question, and he thought for a moment before answering.

"I was prepared to pay you five hundred silver dollars, but the strength Mr. Chen just demonstrated is clearly worth more than that. I heard that Mr. Chen needs a batch of imported firearms?"