Upon hearing this, Gu Chen's expression turned cold.
Then, he said calmly, "If a human invites me to dinner, I'll naturally greet them with a smile. But if it's an animal, I really can't be happy."
As he spoke, he glanced at Su Zhenbei and continued, "We've almost finished eating, Mr. Su. Your son has a bit of a temper; tell him to be a little more careful. In the future, he shouldn't go out unnecessarily in Zhou City."
President Su's body stiffened, and he immediately put down his wine glass, shouting, "Su Yi, sit down!"
Su Yi glared angrily at Gu Chen, but had no choice but to sit down.
Su Zhenbei took a deep breath and said, "Young Master Gu is quite the figure in Zhou City lately. Not only did the Xiang Family stand up for you at the Zhou Family banquet, but the Jiang Family also bowed down to you. It's said that even the Wen Family and the Black Wind Hall obey Young Master Gu's orders."
"Su Family is quite humorous, believing such third-rate rumors." Gu Chen said calmly, "Do you think if I could achieve this, the Zhou Family would still have the ability to cause trouble in Zhou City?"
Su Zhenbei was shocked.
The speaker may have meant no harm, but the listener took it to heart!
This morning, a piece of news spread throughout the entire Zhou City!
The Zhou Family, one of the three major families, had its suburban manor burned down!
Not only did they suffer heavy losses, but even the Zhou Family family patriarch Zhou Nanfeng and Zhou Xiong died inside! The only survivor was Zhou Xue'er!
However, Zhou Xue'er's hamstrings were severed, and she was on the verge of death after being taken to the hospital. Su Zhenbei sent people to the hospital to investigate and learned that even if she were to survive, she would probably go insane.
This news utterly horrified Su Zhenbei!
What kind of terrible ordeal did Zhou Xue'er experience that caused her to go insane?
The once-powerful Zhou Family was wiped out overnight, along with its patriarch. The legendary Zhou Family patriarch, Zhou Xiong, who was said to be a dragon whose tail was never seen, died a particularly tragic death!
Although the scene had been cordoned off by the police, the Su Family still learned some information, including that there was a middle-aged man besides Zhou Xue'er at the manor gate.
They're said to be from a sect!
It is highly likely that this matter is beyond the reach of the secular police force and is a feud between sects.
But none of those in high positions are idiots, especially someone like Su Zhenbei, who felt something was amiss. His intuition told him it couldn't be that simple, especially since Zhou Nanfeng had recently been involved with martial artists from sects!
"Our Su Family is willing to follow the Black Wind Hall's lead," Su Zhenbei said in a deep voice. "We hope Young Master Gu can grant our request."
These words stunned Su Yi; even Su Qingqing hadn't expected her father to say such a thing.
In Su Zhenbei's mind, now that the Zhou Family has been wiped out by Gu Chen, if he were to show goodwill to Gu Chen at this time, and given his daughter's connection, they might receive some preferential treatment from the Su Family. And the Black Wind Hall is the perfect opportunity!
Since the situation is still undetermined, Su Zhenbei cannot reveal that he has sided with Gu Chen, so he can only use Zhao Haiqing as bait!
Since Gu Chen was able to destroy the Zhou Family, his ambitions naturally extend beyond Zhou City!
He's from the Shangjing, and he'll definitely return to the Shangjing one day!
Given their relationship, it's not impossible that the Su Family could become the leading family in Zhou City after Gu Chen leaves.
And this is the real reason why Su Zhenbei invited Gu Chen!
It was also a gamble before the news spread!
In fact, Gu Chen had already thought of this, so when Su Zhenbei said it, Gu Chen was not surprised at all; instead, he showed a cold smile.
"Mr. Su, I didn't eat a single bite of this meal."
Gu Chen poked his wine glass with his finger, smiled faintly, and said, "Such a big request is beyond my authority."
"Young Master Gu always has a way, doesn't he?" Su Zhenbei voice, "The Black Wind Hall's influence is expanding rapidly now, and other families have already established business relationships with them, but I hope that our Su Family can be the top-tier partner."
"I've already said I can't make that decision," Gu Chen said calmly. "Whatever your thoughts or concerns, just go directly to the Black Wind Hall. I'm just an outcast kicked out of the Gu Family; how could I possibly discuss matters with someone of President Su's stature?"
"Young Master Gu, let's not beat around the bush," Su Zhenbei said. "The Li Family and the Li family are both families. Li Chenfei is an old fox, and he also has the Zhou Family backing him. But after Young Master Gu came to ask for advice a few days ago, he immediately submitted to Young Master Gu. I really dare not speculate on how capable Young Master Gu is, but to say that you can't make decisions and have no status is just nonsense."
"Alright, since President Su has said so," Gu Chen said calmly, "Then I won't hide it anymore. I can indeed make some decisions within the Black Wind Hall and even some other families."
"Very well!" Su Zhenbei's face lit up with joy. "In that case, the matter is settled. We'll have to trouble Young Master Gu to take care of our Su Enterprises."
Gu Chen looked at him as if he were an idiot and said, "When did I agree to that?"
"Isn't that right?" Su Zhenbei's heart skipped a beat.
"I won't help the Su Family!" Gu Chen said, enunciating each word clearly, which made Su Zhenbei's face turn several shades darker!
"Why?" Su Zhenbei asked, barely suppressing his anger.
"You have the nerve to ask me why?" Gu Chen smiled disdainfully and said, "I came here to eat because I knew you two wouldn't have any good ideas. My first reason was to give Su Qingqing face, and my second was to see what you were really up to. Now that I've finished eating, I should leave. How your Su Family establishes itself and grows in Zhou City is none of my business. Don't bother me."
Su Yi angrily retorted, "Gu Chen, if you don't agree today, don't even think about being with my sister!"
"What?" Gu Chen's face immediately darkened, and then his fierce eyes swept directly at Su Yi, coldly saying, "You dare threaten me?"
"Threatening you... so what if I threaten you?" Under Gu Chen's fierce gaze, Su Yi couldn't help but take a few steps back, saying with a fierce but weak voice, "Su Qingqing is a member of our Su Family. You think you can take my sister away without paying something? You're dreaming!"
These words made Su Qingqing's pretty face turn pale, and Chen Lan's expression also turned ugly.
"So, you're still using your sister as a bargaining chip and a bargaining chip?" Gu Chen Gu Chen coldly. Then, he jumped onto the dining table, smashing the bowls and plates all over the floor.
"Gu Chen!" Su Qingqing exclaimed, covering her mouth.
Gu Chen ignored Su Qingqing for the moment and took two quick steps to Su Yi's seat.
Su Yi was startled and leaned back, his head hitting the wall behind him.