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Chapter 1156: Chapter 114 I Won Again (Please Subscribe!)
Every time he worked up a sweat in the gym,
Han Leng would remember the time he, alone, took on two and was defeated by Tang Qing.
Being defeated by a rising star
Han Leng could accept,
But that rising star should at least be a ’professional,’ right?
Tang Qing was just a university student. Being defeated by Tang Qing inevitably made him want to even the score; if a fighter lacked even that spirit, he was finished.
"Uncle Han, please have a seat,"
Tang Qing led Han Leng to sit next to Gao Ming.
Social interaction.
It was always more relaxing to have acquaintances around.
Soon,
Han Leng became familiar with the others.
Today they weren’t talking shop.
They chatted about domestic matters, their children’s schooling, and the like.
Han Leng didn’t feel out of place with them, and the other vice directors were also very polite to Han Leng. Compared to them, Tang Qing’s relationship with Han Leng was much more profound.
...
Noon.
Lake Pavilion.
Today’s gathering featured ’DIY barbecue.’
This was the simplest ’team building project,’ so everyone was adept at it, making dishes they were skilled in. With a complete range of condiments, the bustling scene was very pleasing to Tang Qing. 𝘯𝑜𝘷𝘱𝘶𝑏.𝘤𝘰𝑚
Just before starting the meal,
"Boss, could you say a few words?" Dou Jiao suggested.
Looking at their expectant faces.
Tang Qing nodded, "Alright then."
"It’s rare for us all to be together, so I’ll keep it short. Thanks to everyone’s management, our companies are thriving, even Sky Eye is close to turning a profit. I’m very pleased."
He paused,
And Tang Qing raised his glass.
"Everyone keep up the good work, the annual bonus won’t disappoint. Here’s a toast to you all, eat more today, toast less. Before the end of the year, at our celebration, we’ll toast to our hearts’ content."
Social gatherings.
Tang Qing didn’t hate them.
What he disliked were the endless rounds of toasting; it was quite boring. He just wanted to have a good meal.
"To our success."
"Boss Tang’s words are insightful."
"..."
Though it had a hint of flattery, Tang Qing, not even twenty, had become the richest person in the inland areas, achieving what they couldn’t even with their most strenuous efforts. For this ability alone, he deserved high praise.
They drained their glasses.
...
After the meal,
Time to digest.
The manor offered various entertainment facilities, boating, basketball, tennis, ping pong, golf, and the likes, very comprehensive. Everyone chose activities based on their preferences, and the girls grouped together to play tennis.
Tang Qing led Gao Ming and the others to the basketball court.
He took off his jacket,
And handed it to a fighter.
Tang Qing, now in a black shirt, clearly wasn’t there to play basketball. He had completely lost interest in ball sports and planned to train with Han Leng and the others instead.
Tang Kai said, "Tangtang, be careful."
"Don’t worry, Uncle Kai, I know my limits," Tang Qing replied before turning to Sun Chao with a smile, "Brother Sun, go all out when you attack, or you might quickly end up on the ground, you know my strength."
"Ready?"
Sun Chao didn’t intend to hold back; against Tang Qing, holding back was easier said than done.
"Please."
Tang Qing’s hands casually at his sides, he wore a gentle smile.
"Ha!"
Sun Chao shouted loudly.
Two steps to close the two-meter distance, his fist smashing ferociously towards Tang Qing’s chest.
Any ordinary person
Would surely be seriously injured.
But to Tang Qing, this level of punching force was laughably weak.
With a light block from his left hand and a forward push from the right, Sun Chao had no choice but to brace himself, "Bang..." He was pushed back several steps by the powerful force, unharmed.
Tang Qing not only didn’t retreat, but he also advanced half a step.
"Wow, impressive!" Tang Kai clapped his hands enthusiastically.
To be honest,
He had never seen Tang Qing in action, he had been worried for Tang Qing just now, but as it turned out, he was worrying over nothing.
"Indeed, you’ve gotten stronger," Sun Chao said.
Tang Qing smiled lightly, his gaze shifting to an eager-looking Han Leng, "So, Uncle Han, why don’t you all come at me together, give you five minutes; you attack, and I’ll just defend."
"Alright." Han Leng quickly stripped off his shirt, revealing the tank top underneath.
"Here we come."
Han Leng and Sun Chao stood side by side, exchanged a glance.
"Swoosh."
They both moved at once.
Tang Qing narrowed his eyes.
Two against one.
It had begun.
Next,
Tang Kai and Liu Qian watched dumbfoundedly at the scene before them, Sun Chao and Han Leng held nothing back in their attack, every hit as if they were fighting for their lives, yet Tang Qing handled it with ease against their assault.
Without dodging.
Each strike,
Tang Qing received all of them, yet the sharp attacks from the two failed to harm Tang Qing, even Tang Kai could tell they had not held back at all, fighting with all their might.
On the other side,
Watching the fight on the basketball court.
Zhang Jing exclaimed while playing tennis, "Jiaxue, they’ve started fighting."
"What?"
"Quick, go take a look."
With these words.
Dou Jiao ran to the front, Qi Yan followed second, her face filled with anxiety. Only Lin Jiaxue knew how formidable Tang Qing’s combat skills were. Back at the villa, Tang Qing had once sparred with the bodyguard.
Those few battles.
Lin Jiaxue couldn’t forget them to this day, but still, she hurriedly followed.
Rushing to the basketball court.
"Boss Tang, what happened?" Dou Jiao asked anxiously, a bit of anger in her heart. What was Tang Qing’s status? So many people’s fates were tied to him. What if he got hurt? What kind of uncle was Tang Kai?
"Nothing much, they’re just sparring," explained Tang Kai.
"Sparring, how dangerous," Dou Jiao frowned.
Tang Kai shook his head slightly, "For those who practice martial arts, opponents are hard to find. Besides, who do you think has the upper hand?"
"This..."
Dou Jiao wasn’t foolish. She could tell that Tang Qing was only defending, looking relaxed, while Sun Chao and Han Leng were serious, sweating profusely. She had never imagined Tang Qing was also a master of combat.
Qi Yan asked curiously, "Jiaxue, have you seen Tangtang practicing before?"
"I’ve seen it twice, both times he was fighting the bodyguard," nodded Lin Jiaxue.
"What was the result?" Qi Yan was curious.
Lin Jiaxue replied, "Tangtang won both times."
"Sure enough, a true Tang Family member, haha." Hearing Lin Jiaxue’s words, Tang Kai laughed heartily. He was aware of the caliber of Tang Qing’s bodyguards. Being able to defeat them definitely placed one in the ranks of a master.
Liu Qian too watched the fight inside the basketball court with a bit of shock.
Even more formidable than those abnormally strong guys.
This Tang Qing.
Had hidden his skills too deeply.
Five minutes later.
The defense time was over, and everyone watching was thoroughly enjoying it.
The intensity of the process was comparable to a Hollywood blockbuster, if not more intense. And this high-definition battle was causing both participants to rapidly lose energy.
Tang Qing spoke up, "I’m going to start attacking now."
"Huh... Okay," said Han Leng.
As soon as he spoke.
Tang Qing switched from defense to offense.
Using a speed that was one step ahead.
He managed to make both men retreat step by step, but Tang Qing controlled his strength well. To outsiders, it seemed they were severely injured, but in reality, they mostly just had some light bruises.
Finally.
One punch per person.
Both men crashed into the steel wire net behind them.
"Clang..."
"Stop it, I’ve won again," Tang Qing called an end to the spar.
Both Han Leng and his companion were gasping for air.
Looking at each other, they saw shock in each other’s eyes.
After such a long time.
The current Tang Qing was even stronger. If Tang Qing hadn’t pulled his punches, they might not have lasted through a few moves. But it was better this way. The taste of "seeing mountains as small" wasn’t pleasant. It was fortunate to have someone to chase after.
"Next time, let me train before coming back, hu..." Han Leng took deep breaths of air.
Tang Qing gently wiped the sweat off his brow, smiling, "I’d be glad to accompany you again, Manager Gao, would you like to try?"
"Mr. Chairman, I can’t beat you."
Gao Ming kept shaking his head, smiling wryly. He had the self-awareness, he had always been in management. Even though he exercised regularly, he couldn’t reach the level of Han Leng and Sun Chao.
"No worries, just warm up a bit, Monkey, why don’t you join Manager Gao." Fighting was a bit unbecoming of Tang Qing’s status. However, it had to be said that combat ability was indeed very intimidating.
Especially for soldiers like Gao Ming.
"Alright," Gao Ming nodded.
Liu Qian also prompted the eager Monkey beside him, "Go ahead."
"Yes!" Monkey said excitedly.
And charged at Tang Qing with Gao Ming.
Three minutes later.
The battle was over.
The two were soundly defeated, thoroughly convinced of their loss.
"Tangtang," Lin Jiaxue brought her bottle of water over.
Tang Qing took a sip.
"Little boss, keeping your talents hidden deep, eh?" Dou Jiao stepped forward and offered a towel.
Tang Qing wiped off the sweat squeezed out, "Just a hobby, for self-defense."
"Looks like I need to learn some combat techniques too, so I won’t be at a disadvantage when something comes up," Dou Jiao’s violent genes were activated. Her personality was already tomboyish.
"That’s not a bad idea, Jiaojiao, let’s do it together," echoed Qi Yan.
Dou Jiao happily agreed, "Sure."
"As for Jiaxue sis, only the little boss can teach you."
"... "
After the match.
Han Leng and the others took a shower.
Changed their clothes.
They were drinking tea in the manor’s living room. Even though Tang Qing had been merciful before, their bruises still hurt a bit. They weren’t suited to do other sports, so chatting was the only option left.
"Manager Gao, with Zhongyu Special Guard continuing to expand, what are the risks?"
After a few sips.
Tang Qing suddenly asked Gao Ming.
Gao Ming recalled a recent conversation with a former leader, "As long as it’s not for military purposes, there shouldn’t be any big issues. Finding work for discharged soldiers has always been a problem. Although it’s not like they’re unemployed, most of their treatment isn’t very high."
"But risks still exist, just afraid of being labeled. So, it’s best to cap the number of Chinese security personnel at fifteen thousand."
"As for abroad, there are virtually no restrictions, or rather, the more security personnel there are overseas, the higher the domestic cap can be. Keeping the ratio of domestic to foreign employees at one to one point five is a relatively safe number."
Tang Qing nodded.
"That’s good. Next, we’ll expand in Europe and massively in Africa. Sometimes it’s lamentable that the better the public order in a place, the harder it is to do security business."
"Yes," Gao Ming nodded.
He knew.
Tang Qing still had reservations about him, the weapons and equipment in Africa, and those peculiar relationships with the locals – all of that made him very curious. However, as long as Tang Qing wasn’t using them for war, he wouldn’t mind.
