Chapter 397 - Kneel! (1/2)

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

A deadly silence fell over the room as soon as the brawny young man uttered his words.

Everyone looked at him in astonishment. No one had expected anyone to challenge Chen Fan so brazenly. Ever since Chen Fan toppled the Sheng family, all major families in Jinlin City had warned their youngsters not to mess with Chen Fan. Nin Yuze would be an example for those who dared to test Chen Fan’s ire.

“Who is that? He should watch his mouth if he wants to get out of here alive.”

“Master Chen is not going to take it lightly. This dip s.h.i.+t is doomed.”

“I saw him walking in with Young Lord Song, Song Duanmin. Is he a friend of Young Lord Song?”

Even as the people in the ballroom murmured to each other in surprise, Yan Dong slapped his thigh and exclaimed: “Han Hongkun is here. Bring out your popcorn, everyone.”

People around Yan Dong looked to the boisterous young man and the woman with s.h.i.+ny jewelry exclaimed: “That’s Han Hongkun? No wonder they call him the Devil Incarnate! Only an heir from a mighty family in the capital city would have the audacity to challenge Master Chen and he did it with such swagger too.”

“Who do you think will come to our victorious? ”

Another young woman asked with interest.

Chen Fan put the crab leg back on his plate and caught the arrogant young man with the hook of his glance.

Ever since he made a name in Jinlin City, it was the first time anyone had publicly challenged him. Powerful men and women in Jinlin City if not the entire Jiang Nan Province had capitulated to his might. But this young man carried a northern Chinese accent and had an arrogance that was typical only among heirs of top families in China.

However, Chen Fan was unaffected by the young man’s insult, neither did he care about the power of the young man’s family. Anyone who dared to mess with him would have to pay the price. He asked calmly.

“Do you know who I am?”

“Master Chen, this is Han Hongkun, the Second Lord of the Han Family of Yan Jin. He has just arrived in Jinlin City so he probably has no idea who you are. Please forgive him.” Before Han Hongkun could answer the question, Qiao Luoyin hurried to ease the tension.

Qiao Luoyin had called for the gathering, so she didn’t want to see the situation get out of hand.

She knew Chen Fan’s hot temper first hand since she was there when he slapped Tang Jianfen in the face and forced Ji Luochen to kneel before him and apologize.

Han Hongkun might be an heir of a powerful family, but he could be a dead heir very quickly if he didn’t stop insulting Chen Fan. Qiao Luoyin saw to it that Chen Fan had heard her say “Han Family of Yan Jin,” hoping that the might of the Han Family could make Chen Fan think better of harming the young man.

“Han Family of Yan Jin?”

Chen Fan narrowed his eyes.

Chen Fan had heard of the name in his past life. He knew that the Han Family had deep roots in the military, however, they still couldn’t compare with his mother’s family clan, the w.a.n.g family.

That being said, The Han Family was much more powerful than the local tyc.o.o.ns such as Ji Family of Zhong Hai, Wei Family of the North Bank and the Su Family of Wu Zhou City. The Han Family had produced more than one generals for the military. They had built a network within the military so vast in size that the Old Man Han was still considered one of the most influential men in the Chinese Military even after his retirement.

“Why should I care who you are? What? Are you afraid?”

Han Hongkun had mistaken Chen Fan’s question as a sign of wavering.

His misperception had emboldened him as he went on: “What did I tell you about Cang Dragon? They are just mediocre even when they had Head Sergeant Xu. A couple of years ago, they have become the worst special force unit in the military. I thought they were going to get a better head sergeant, but little did I know that they hired a f.u.c.king boy. What a joke!”

Han Hongkun gave Chen Fan a contemptuous glare and said: “What makes you think that you are the equal of Ye Nantian? That’s an outright humiliation to Head sergeant Ye and Dragon’s Fang.”

Han Hongkun’s words stirred up a swell of surprised murmur among listeners.

They were not only shocked by the young man’s brazen insult hurled at Chen Fan but were also surprised by his family background he that had just revealed.

“What? He was the heir of the Han Family of Yan Jin? No wonder he could take on Master Chen.”

“The Han Family of Yan Jin was the top ten most powerful families in Yan Jin. The Qiao Family and the Song Family in Jinlin City simply couldn’t compare.”

“Tsk, tsk… It’s going to be the General Major of Cang Dragon against the Second Lord Han! I have heard of Han Hongkun and his nickname ‘Devil Incarnate.’ His parents had completely lost grip on him. He had uttered threats directed at a provincial minister and got away with it. Chen Fan is just a General Major, a few ranks below provincial minister. I don’t think he could do anything about his insult.”

People murmured to each other after they realized who the young man was.

Chen Ning, Chen An, and Chen Xu had thought that they would have owned this year’s gathering after bringing Chen Fan with them, but the development had uneased them.

Chen Ning asked anxiously: “Brother, do we need to inform our elders of what’s happening here?”

Chen An Furrowed brows thought on the question for a moment and then shook his head. “I don’t think it’s necessary. Despite Han Hongkun’s family background, I doubt he is the one calling the shots in his family. We should be fine as long as Chen Fan spares his life. The Han Family wouldn’t do anything even if Chen Fan beat Han Hongkun up. We are lucky that the Han Family didn’t send in Han Juntu.”

Even as he said that Chen Fan heaved a deep sigh.

“What are you lamenting about?” Han Hongkun asked with a smug expression.

Han Hongkun had been a bully since he was a child and he enjoyed it. It gave pleasure to see people struggling after he had pinned them under his boots. By now, He had grown tired of easy targets, since they no longer offered the same satisfaction, he only picked on those ones who could put up a fight. Bullying was pretty much the only thing Han Hongkun liked to do and was also good at doing it. Most people would swallow down the humiliation, fearing his family’s might. Those who spoke out against him were dealt with by his powerful dad and brother.

“I sighed because you didn’t know who I am. So you are going to die without even knowing who killed you.” Chen Fan shook his head and said: “Let’s put it this way, even your father has to speak to me with respect, so think about that.”

Chen Fan had just returned from j.a.pan and his incredible achievements were still a hot topic among elites.