Hearing the rebuke, Gao Wude's expression darkened. At his level of status, it seemed no one had ever scolded him like this before. Now that someone was, he was immediately and deeply irritated.
"Who's the damn coward skulking in the shadows? Show yourself!" Gao Wude spun around and cursed.
"Gao Wude, it's been a while," Elder Shen said, arriving with his men, his voice laced with anger. "Your temper seems to have grown. Do you think you can bully an old man like me whenever you please?"
The moment Gao Wude saw Elder Shen, his face became even more unsightly, flushing red then turning deathly pale.
"I-I'm sorry. I didn't realize it was you, Uncle Shen," Gao Wude stammered, his expression sour.
Even facing Elder Shen, I can't push my luck. His status is too high. Besides, the Shen Family has been developing steadily. While they're not quite on par with us, the difference is negligible. Falling out with them would be disastrous for the Gao Family, too!
