Dragon Head Supreme Chapter 186
Chapter 186: What a Coincidence
The Grand Tournament wrapped up in spectacular fashion, leaving Peaceful City buzzing with excitement. Even the local TV station ran a follow-up report, fueling the growing sensation.
Some critics accused Chen Xue Wen of orchestrating a publicity stunt, but most people had his back. After all, he put up real cash as prize money—hard currency, no tricks, no gimmicks. No one could argue with that.
As for Zhang Qiang, the man had his moment in the spotlight. First, he made the news and got recognized by the higher-ups. Then, he brought his crew over to join the fun. Whether they knew how to play or not, everyone walked away with a sleek new Walkman—hot stuff back in the day. Sure, they weren’t top-of-the-line, just a hundred bucks apiece, but the gesture had everyone grinning ear to ear.
This only cemented Zhang Qiang’s standing in the community. The guys who used to butt heads with him? Now they were all falling in line, no more trouble. With things going this way, by next year, Zhang Qiang was bound to climb another rung up the ladder.
Zhang Qiang knew exactly who to thank for this. That’s why he gave Chen Xue Wen a call, making sure to show his appreciation.
…
That night, as was tradition, Chen Xue Wen treated the tournament champions to a celebratory night out. This year’s event was bigger than ever, and the number of winners reflected that.
Among them, Ling Hang took the crown for King of Fighters ‘98, while Little Pi dominated in King of Fighters ‘97. Yang Yang claimed the top spot in the shooting category. Each of them walked away with 25,000 in prize money and a trophy, basking in the glory.
They were genuinely grateful to Chen Xue Wen, and they made sure he knew it.
After dinner, Chen Xue Wen led the crew to the Donghao Entertainment Club. Li Yue Dong personally greeted them, his respect for Chen Xue Wen now running deeper than ever.
Even before the tournament had wrapped up, Li Yue Dong had already reached out, insisting on throwing a victory bash at the club—on the house.
Chen Xue Wen wasn’t one to reject a generous offer. He didn’t argue over the cost of the drinks and rooms, but when it came to the girls, he made sure Li Er Yong covered that bill.
With this being a repeat visit, the crew and Li Yue Dong had grown quite familiar, making the atmosphere even livelier.
With a grin stretching from ear to ear, Li Yue Dong led them to a private lounge upstairs. “Brother Wen,” he chuckled, “tonight’s the perfect night for you to be here.”
Chen Xue Wen raised a brow. “Oh? And why’s that?”
Li Yue Dong’s eyes gleamed. “Because these past two days, I’ve had a stunning beauty at the club.”
“No joke,” he continued, “an absolute knockout. I’ve been in this business for years, and I’ve never seen anyone this gorgeous.”
That got everyone’s curiosity piqued. They crowded around, skeptical yet intrigued.
“Come on, Li, you exaggerating again?” someone chuckled. “You acting like you’ve never seen a pretty girl before.”
Li Yue Dong put on a solemn face. “Fellas, I’m serious. I’ve been in this game longer than some of you have been alive. I’ve seen more women than men! Hell, I’ve even crossed paths with celebrities!”
“But I swear, of all the women I’ve ever laid eyes on, none come close to this one.” He leaned in. “Don’t believe me? Just wait and see.”
Now the group was fully invested, voices rising as they egged Li Yue Dong on to bring the mystery woman out.
Li Yue Dong smirked. “Relax, I’ve got it all arranged.”
“She started working two nights ago, but I made sure to keep her under wraps. Why? Because I knew Brother Wen would be coming for this celebration.”
“So, I made sure no one else got first dibs.”
Laughter erupted through the room.
Chen Xue Wen shook his head, smirking. “Li, quit setting people up like this.”
“Doesn’t matter how stunning she is. Just get us the usual arrangements. Besides, I’d rather have Xiao Man come over.”
Li Yue Dong waved a hand. “No can do. Xiao Man’s off tonight.”
“Relax, once you see her, you’ll love her.”
Li Yue Dong ushered everyone into the private lounge, then slipped out to call for someone. Not long after, a group of girls strolled in, dressed to catch attention. The room went silent as eyes flicked to them. They were attractive, sure, but nothing that stood out in a city filled with temptations.
Then, before anyone could voice their thoughts, the rhythmic sound of knocking rang out from outside. “Boom boom boom boom!”
“Gentlemen, the real show begins!” Li Yue Dong declared, clapping his hands with a wide grin, utterly unfazed by the room’s shifting atmosphere.
As his applause echoed, a slender figure stepped through the doorway. The moment she entered, the whole room froze.
Ting Ting.
The same Ting Ting who had just been at Chen Xue Wen’s shop looking for a job.
A chill rippled through the air as recognition set in. Li Yue Dong, oblivious to the brewing tension, turned to Chen Xue Wen with a cheeky grin. “Brother Wen, what do you think? A real beauty, right?”
Before Chen Xue Wen could answer, there was a sharp clink—a glass slipping from Wang Zhen Dong’s hand, shattering against the floor. He sat there, staring at Ting Ting, his eyes a storm of emotions. Shock. Pain. Something deeper, something unresolved.
Chen Xue Wen’s brows knitted slightly. He caught the look in Wang Zhen Dong’s eyes and knew—this wasn’t just a coincidence. Something tied them together.
Meanwhile, Li Yue Dong was still playing host. “Ting Ting, come sit here.” He gestured. “Yeah, right next to Brother Wen.”
Ting Ting lowered her head, hesitated for a moment, then stepped toward Chen Xue Wen’s side. But before she could sit, Wang Zhen Dong’s reddened eyes turned toward him.
Chen Xue Wen raised a hand. “No need.”
Li Yue Dong blinked in confusion. “What? You want me to bring in someone else?”
This guy serious? Li Yue Dong thought to himself. A beauty like this and you’re passing? You got some weird tastes, man. What, you into cleaning ladies now? But before he could say anything out loud, Chen Xue Wen had already pointed to another girl in the group. “You. Come here.”
The girl hesitated, clearly surprised but also thrilled. She wasn’t as stunning as Ting Ting, but she was still attractive. With a mix of nerves and excitement, she took the empty seat beside him.
Li Yue Dong was still processing the whole thing, muttering, “Brother Wen, this…”
But Chen Xue Wen didn’t let him finish. “Let her leave.”
Seeing no other choice, Li Yue Dong waved Ting Ting away. As she turned, she threw one last glance at Chen Xue Wen—there was something venomous in her eyes. But she left without protest.
The moment she stepped out, Wang Zhen Dong shifted uncomfortably, like he was sitting on hot coals. He leaned in close and whispered, “Brother Wen, I… I gotta use the restroom.”
Chen Xue Wen locked eyes with him, his voice quiet but firm. “Dong, I don’t interfere in your personal business. But whatever you do, use your damn head.”
Wang Zhen Dong nodded fiercely. “Got it, Brother Wen!”
Chen Xue Wen flicked his fingers. “Go.”
Without wasting another second, Wang Zhen Dong rushed out.
Ding Three leaned in after watching the whole thing unfold. “Brother Wen, you think something’s off with her?”
Chen Xue Wen exhaled, drumming his fingers against the table. “I can’t say for sure. But tell me—what are the odds? She shows up at my shop looking for a job, we run into her at dinner, and now she’s here?”
Ding Three’s eyes darkened. “Too damn convenient.”
Chen Xue Wen nodded. “Look into it. I’ve been burned before. I won’t let my brother walk into the same fire.”
Ding Three grinned. “Understood.”
This novel is translated and hosted on Bcatranslation