This was a slap in both your faces! (Please subscribe and vote with your monthly tickets)

Chu Xiang and the others had wanted to find somewhere to drown their sorrows and vent their pent-up frustration. Who knew enemies would meet on such a narrow road? The moment they looked up, they saw Li Chen surrounded by people offering him toasts!

Chu Xiang jolted in fright, half sobering up on the spot. He instinctively backed away several steps, his voice trembling. "Y-you... what are you doing here?!"

Seeing them, Li Chen raised an eyebrow, set down his cup, and stood. His voice carried a hint of amusement and unquestionable authority. "Oh? If it isn't Young Master Chu. Who gave you permission to leave? This counts as a jailbreak! Another crime on top of your first! Men, seize them!"

Chu Xiang and the others turned green at his words! Had they only just escaped the tiger's den to stumble into the wolf's lair?

At the sight of Li Chen, Chu Xiang was like a mouse facing a cat, his calves trembling uncontrollably.

He knew that if he dared to mouth off again, another savage beating would follow. His puny frame was no match for the man.

He hurriedly explained, his voice taking on a sobbing note. "I-it was your Commandant Zhou and Military Supervisor Wang who let me out! Really! Ask them if you don't believe me!"

The soldiers beside them hesitated at this and looked at Li Chen.

After all, the commandant and military supervisor were the highest-ranking officials here.

Yet Li Chen did not even raise his eyelids. He sneered. "Why should I give a damn who let you out? A military camp has its rules! Without my approval, leaving counts as a jailbreak no matter who releases you! Beat them! Beat them until they start smoking!"

The soldiers heard this and thought, *Good grief! He