Gorgeous Female Tenants

Chapter 198: Chen Family 5 Tigers

Anna was startled by Ouyang Jiahui’s action, but then realized it was a bow of apology. Her expression softened, yet tears of hatred still lingered in her eyes.

Anna stubbornly said, "Do you think one apology will make me forgive you? These past two years, I’ve been living in hell because of you. I will never forgive you, absolutely not."

After speaking, Anna left without looking back.

Gu Xiangyi comforted Ouyang Jiahui, "Miss Ouyang, that incident wasn’t your fault at all. You were just doing your duty, you don’t need to apologize to her. She’s getting what she deserved. You apologizing and her not accepting it is just plain rude."

Gu Xinyan gently held Ouyang Jiahui’s hand, "Sister Ouyang, your apology shows your generosity. Her not accepting it is her misfortune. I admire you."

Ouyang Jiahui smiled, "You’re both right. After I apologized to her, I felt a lot better. Her not forgiving me proves she still can’t let go. I’ve figured it out; life is short, carrying hate and sadness makes living very tiring. We should remember happy things and forget unhappy ones, and then life becomes much more interesting."

Xu Xiangbei grinned, swallowing, "Little niece, you’re definitely right. I empathize completely. I just focus on the happy things, like that breakfast we just had—it was delicious. Let’s have it again sometime."

The three ladies cast contemptuous glances at Xu Xiangbei, all scolding him simultaneously.

"Vulgar, glutton."

"All you think about is eating, truly wasting such profound life philosophy."

"Lazy and gluttonous, always just thinking about desires when full; that’s how you’ll live your whole life."

Xu Xiangbei smiled wryly, "Did I interpret it wrong? Is it necessary to criticize me so harshly?"

Gu Xinyan’s phone rang, and she was a bit puzzled; it was an unfamiliar number. When she answered, she recognized Liu Yuxing’s voice.

Liu Yuxing’s voice was soft and deep, "Xinyan, I’ve already arranged with Director Feng. Today is Sunday, so it’s best for you to come to Di Hai Film and Television Base for an audition this coming Wednesday. If it’s inconvenient for you to come alone, ask Ouyang Jiahui to bring you."

Suppressing her joy, Gu Xinyan smiled, "Thank you, Brother Liu. I’ll definitely be there on time for the audition. Is there anything I should prepare?"

"Haha, no need to thank me. You’re the lead actress I’m most fond of, you must come. Director Feng said the audition will involve improvisation, and I’ll be setting the topic. Let me give you a hint about the theme. You’ll play a chivalrous woman in a wheelchair, devotedly waiting for her lover to return, only to receive a wedding invitation instead. You should deeply explore the protagonist’s psychology and portray her complex inner world. Work hard, you’re my recommendation, so don’t let me down."

Grateful to have even the audition’s theme revealed to her, Gu Xinyan was very appreciative.

She sincerely said, "Yes, thank you, Brother Liu. I’ll work hard to portray the role well. Don’t worry, I won’t let you down."

Gu Xinyan shared the audition time and place with everyone. Both Ouyang Jiahui and Gu Xiangyi were happy for her.

Sister Gu Xiangyi held Gu Xinyan’s hand, "Little sister, do your best. I believe you’ll succeed for sure."

"We’ll set off tomorrow, and I’ll cover your airfare."

Gu Xiangyi wasn’t comfortable letting her sister go to Di Hai alone with Ouyang Jiahui, insisting at least one man accompany them. She smiled at her sister, "I’ll have Xu Xiangbei go with you, okay?"

Worried her sister might refuse, she was relieved when she readily agreed, "I also want Brother Xu to come with me, but I don’t know if he’d be willing."

Xu Xiangbei squinted with a smile, "I definitely have time to accompany the fairy sister to audition. There must be many beautiful ladies in the crew. Haha, if I could meet two movie stars to bring home as wives, it would be wonderful."

"Keep dreaming, meeting movie stars and wanting two, you’re too greedy."

"More than just greedy, you’re ridiculously greedy."

Xu Xiangbei chuckled evilly, "You’re saying my future wives are too greedy?"

The three ladies looked exasperated.

Just as they were about to start the silver Porsche and leave the parking lot, a minivan sped in, blocking the exit. Six people jumped out of the van.

Leading them was someone Xu Xiangbei didn’t recognize, but he did recognize Chen Ban City trailing behind.

With utmost respect, Chen Ban City followed the group. The five in front were all middle-aged with intimidating appearances.

Knowing they came with ill intent, Xu Xiangbei signaled the three ladies not to get out of the car, instead stepping out himself with a smile to greet them.

When Chen Ban City saw Xu Xiangbei, his face turned ashen, clenching his teeth in hatred, "It’s him, he’s Xu Xiangbei."

Xu Xiangbei laughed, "Son, come to Dad over here. Good boy, come."

Chen Ban City turned red with anger but couldn’t do anything about it.

The five burly men blocked Xu Xiangbei ferociously, "You’re Xu Xiangbei? Dr. Xu?"

Before Xu Xiangbei could respond, Chen Dong rushed forward dragging his injured leg, almost crying, "Big brother, it’s him! He crippled my ankle. Big brother, you have to stand up for me!"

The leader examined Chen Dong’s injury, his expression cold, "Xu Xiangbei, I’ll put aside your grievances with Chen Ban City for now, but you broke Chen Dong’s ankle, rendering him unable to practice martial arts for life. You’re too ruthless."

Xu Xiangbei was indeed a bit ruthless, but without being ruthless, Chen Dong, being cruel, would recover and continue to harm others. Better to prevent him from ever practicing martial arts again, unable to hurt anyone else.

"Hehe, Chen Dong practiced sealing techniques, and I just shattered his ankle; that’s already merciful. Who are you people, relatives or friends?"

The head man arrogantly replied, "We’re all Chen Ban City’s cousins. People in Jiangcheng call us the Chen Family’s Five Tigers."

"Whether you’re tigers or not, Chen Ban City is my son, so you all are like sons to me as well, haha, hello little nephews."

Xu Xiangbei mockingly jested, infuriating the Chen Family’s Five Tigers to the point of explosion. Aside from the eldest, who remained calm, the other four rolled up their sleeves, ready to fight Xu Xiangbei.

Seeing they were about to fight, Ouyang Jiahui in the car thought it was trouble caused by her issue, prepared to call the police. Gu Xiangyi, aware of Xu Xiangbei’s prowess, smiled and reassured Ouyang Jiahui, "Don’t worry, our landlord is a tough character. Even if they have numbers, they likely aren’t Xu Xiangbei’s match."

Ouyang Jiahui thought about it and agreed, putting her phone away, remembering that Xu Xiangbei was a coach at the Dragon Tiger Martial Arts Hall, though she didn’t initially believe he was capable of being a coach.

Gu Xiangyi pulled out several bags of popcorn from the back seat, smiling, "Oh right, I bought some popcorn earlier. Let’s eat the popcorn and watch them fight."