Forcing Me to Be a Godly Tycoon, Right?

Chapter 1525: Chapter 574: Secret Midnight Meeting with Qi Siyuan (Super Long Chapter)

He carefully watched for a while and discovered that Xu Donghai was surprisingly skillful — he was practically half a martial artist.

He hesitated for a moment, then headed downstairs to the yard.

"Uncle, your Yong Chun Boxing is quite impressive!"

Xu Donghai continued to practice for a bit more upon hearing the remark, before finally stopping.

He glanced at Zhang Jingdong and said, "Boss Zhang, how about you give it a try?"

Zhang Jingdong shook his head with a smile, "I’ve never practiced this before."

At this, Xu Donghai adopted a tone of a mentor instructing a junior, "Boss Zhang, based purely on age, I’m your senior, so I can share some of life’s wisdom with you."

"Among them, I believe the most crucial piece is that while it’s important to make money, first and foremost, we must have a healthy body."

"And I also suggest you learn some of our Huaxia traditional martial arts. Not only can it strengthen the body, but it can also save your life in dangerous situations."

"I’m not exaggerating about this; having money itself can be quite dangerous. Even in a society with good public security, there will still be those who resort to desperate measures. You’ve probably heard about those kidnappings of rich people by the Xiang River, right?"

Zhang Jingdong nodded in agreement, "You’re absolutely right; I’ve always believed the same."

Seeing Zhang Jingdong’s willingness, Xu Donghai nodded with satisfaction, "Since you’re willing, there’s no time like the present. I can guide you right now."

"My Yong Chun Boxing is the authentic style from the Ye family. I studied under Liang Ting, a direct disciple of Yip Man, the grandmaster of Yong Chun Boxing."

Knowing he couldn’t hide his skills, Zhang Jingdong candidly confessed, "Actually, I’m not very skilled in Yong Chun, but I’ve practiced Baji Fist for many years."

"Hmm? Is that so?" Xu Donghai’s face lit up with surprise, "Could you show me a few moves?"

Zhang Jingdong nodded and, after a bit of preparation, showcased a segment of Baji Fist.

While Xu Donghai wasn’t truly a martial artist, he had genuinely studied under a master back in his day, so he had some discerning eyes.

As soon as Zhang Jingdong showcased, Xu Donghai felt certain that he had genuinely practiced before.

After witnessing the full display, Xu Donghai instantly confirmed that Zhang Jingdong not only practiced but was very skilled — a genuine martial artist.

He expressed his admiration, "Boss Zhang, your skills are truly impressive! You’ve definitely studied deeply."

Zhang Jingdong nodded, "That’s right, when I was young, there was a period when I was obsessed with martial arts, so I trained under an elder Baji Fist master in our region for a few years."

"No wonder..." Xu Donghai marveled genuinely, "Honestly, with your foundation, had you continued practicing, you might have become a grandmaster like Yip Man."

"Really, I’m not exaggerating; you have an exceptional talent for martial arts!"

Zhang Jingdong half-joked, "Actually, my master said similar things back then, only I lack the ambition. You could have me train for three to five years, but to train indefinitely, I don’t have that perseverance."

Xu Donghai nodded thoughtfully, "To reach this level is already commendable; even three to five strong opponents wouldn’t stand a chance against you."

At this moment, Xu Donghai showed none of the authoritative demeanor he had the night before; he was now just an avid martial arts enthusiast who enjoyed even sparring.

Zhang Jingdong, seeing this, said casually, "In fact, I’ve had actual combat experience a few times before. Once, I fought against six others; although I ended up with minor injuries, I incapacitated all six."

Xu Donghai’s face was suddenly filled with excitement, "Really? You’re quite formidable!"

Zhang Jingdong returned the praise, "You must have had some combat experience in your youth too, right?"

Xu Donghai smiled and nodded, "Absolutely, when I was young, there were plenty of brawls; back then, doing business often came with fighting — it was unavoidable."

"What’s the most opponents you’ve fought at once?"

"It’s not as many as yours; the most I fought was three, but the opponents were wielding knives. I also got a little hurt but managed to put them in the hospital."

Zhang Jingdong said at once, "Then you’re more impressive than me. As the saying goes, no matter how high your martial skills, you still fear the kitchen knife. You managed to overcome three armed enemies; you’re a true expert!"

Though Xu Donghai usually disliked flattery, he couldn’t help but feel pleased as Zhang Jingdong’s compliment hit the sweet spot.

So he genuinely felt happy and said, "You’re too kind; in truth, I was a bit lucky that time."

Zhang Jingdong promptly added, "Luck is indeed a part of one’s strength."

Xu Donghai had felt a sense of familiarity when he chatted with Zhang Jingdong the previous night; he also sensed his daughter’s special treatment towards Zhang Jingdong.

Upon hearing this, he suddenly looked at Zhang Jingdong as if viewing his future son-in-law.

"Boss Zhang, your words really resonate with me; thanks."

"Don’t mention it."

"Come on, I’ll let you taste some of the Kung Fu tea brewed by me personally."

Zhang Jingdong smiled and nodded, "Great, we martial artists need to drink some Kung Fu tea."

With that, he followed Xu Donghai into the villa.

Over the course of more than an hour, the two drank tea, talked about martial arts, then shifted to discussions about business, eventually covering everything without reservation.

Around 9 o’clock, Xu Nuo’s mother was the first to head downstairs, followed by Xu Nuo and Qi Siyuan one after another.

Upon seeing Zhang Jingdong and Xu Donghai deeply engaged in conversation, they were immediately astonished.