I choose a C ranked hero in another world, I was mocked online

Chapter 379: Challenge the Strongest? Are You Here to Die?

Most areas of the courtyard house still retained their ancient design, with the overall structure unchanged. However, the interior decoration was now in modern style, with many modern facilities. It appeared to be a combination of Chinese and Western styles!

Originally, these two styles mixed together should have looked neither fish nor fowl. But at this moment, it gave people a sense of brightness and unique charm. Obviously, the design of the courtyard should have been done by a master.

The entrance door led to a large courtyard, with the adjacent rooms converted into various offices. This courtyard house that once belonged to a royal residence naturally covered a very large area.

Not only was it three courtyards deep with three entrances and exits, it had artificial hills and gardens with everything one could want. Many of the buildings were two stories, and the most central building was even three stories high. The beams and pillars used to construct the buildings were all made of precious wood, carved with flowers and leaves, absolutely beautiful.

After seeing this, Chen Ye was filled with emotion. Such a house could not be enjoyed even by wealthy people; only those with true power and nobility were qualified to live here.

Fortunately, Old Zheng seemed to have been here before and was fairly familiar with it. If Chen Ye had come alone, he would probably have gotten lost.

Passing through the first archway, when Old Zheng led Chen Ye to the second archway, Chen Ye seemed to hear sounds of fighting coming from the courtyard inside...

"We're here, this is the place."

Old Zheng stood outside a large hall and said to Chen Ye: "Old Chen, let's go in!"

Chen Ye nodded. Just as the two were about to walk in, they saw an acquaintance walking out from the hall. The two immediately stopped in their tracks.

That acquaintance seemed to have also noticed them and was slightly surprised.

"Hmm? What are you two doing here?"

Old Zheng immediately said: "Director, I really didn't expect to see you here. Old Chen and I are on vacation recently, aren't we? Old Chen said he wanted to come to headquarters to take a look, and since my home is nearby, I brought Old Chen over to see."

"Oh?" Director Yang naturally didn't believe this, but he didn't pursue the matter further, just nodded and said: "Then you go ahead with your business. I still have matters to attend to, so I'll leave first."

With that, Director Yang walked past the two of them. From beginning to end, Director Yang never spoke to Chen Ye.

Looking at Director Yang's departing figure, Old Zheng frowned and immediately said: "Old Chen, since the director ran into us, let's finish our business quickly to avoid complications!"

Chen Ye just nodded. The two walked in together.

Almost as soon as the two entered the hall, Director Yang suddenly emerged from behind the courtyard. His gaze followed the two men, his expression slightly dark...

"Mr. Zheng, you want to challenge Mr. Zhao 'Shadow'?"

Upon hearing Old Zheng state their purpose, the receptionist showed no surprise on their face. Really, they had seen too many such cases recently.

"Not us," Old Zheng corrected. "This Mr. Chen."

"Very sorry, this Mr. Chen has come too late," the receptionist said. "Appointments to challenge Mr. Zhao are already scheduled until five days later, and five days from now is when the competition begins. That means even if you queue now, you won't get a turn."

Hearing this, both Old Zheng and Chen Ye were somewhat stunned. They clearly hadn't expected that so many people would go to challenge that person nicknamed "Shadow," Zhao Hu.

Old Zheng didn't know what to do for a moment and could only look to Chen Ye.

Chen Ye thought for a moment and asked: "What about the other two? Are there also many people challenging them?"

The receptionist said: "Not really. This month, Mr. Yu has been challenged by two people. As for 'King Kong' Mr. Hu, so far, not a single person."

Without hesitation, Chen Ye said directly: "Then I'll challenge Mr. Hu!"

At these words, both Old Zheng and the receptionist were stunned.

"Old Chen! Don't be impulsive!!" Old Zheng hurriedly said.

The receptionist also asked in surprise: "Mr. Chen, are you sure you want to challenge Mr. Hu?"

Chen Ye didn't respond to Old Zheng, but nodded to the receptionist: "Mr. Hu should be here, right?"

"Yes!" the receptionist said. "To prepare for the upcoming competition and possible challenges, all three contestants have been staying at headquarters during this time."

"That's fine then. Please arrange it as soon as possible. I choose to challenge Mr. Hu."

"Alright..." The receptionist looked at Chen Ye once, their gaze carrying unclear meaning, and said: "Please wait in Courtyard Number Three. I'll notify Mr. Hu right away."

The two walked out of the hall and headed toward Courtyard Number Three.

On the way, Old Zheng couldn't help but say: "Old Chen, are you crazy? That King Kong's defensive power is praised even by the director general. Why would you think to choose him?"

"Even if you can't choose the newly emerged Shadow, you should have chosen the middle one! How did you end up choosing the most troublesome one?"

"Old Zheng, I understand what you mean, but I'm not deliberately showing off by choosing the strongest. I've studied that King Kong's information. His invincible defense should refer to physical defense, right?"

"My flames have very high temperature. If his fire resistance isn't enough, then the one who should be careful should be him!"

Chen Ye smiled and said: "If it really doesn't work out, I'll just concede."

"It's not that simple!" Old Zheng said worriedly: "I mentioned before that Director Yang's backer is very likely this King Kong Mr. Hu! The two of them once served in the same squad together, and this King Kong is also the deputy director of headquarters."

"The last time our plan was obstructed, he very likely interfered with the investigation team! When he faces you later, he might not show mercy!"

"That's perfect!" Chen Ye smiled nonchalantly: "Consider it revenge then."

Seeing Chen Ye being so "stubborn," Old Zheng could only shake his head helplessly: "In any case, you must be careful later. If it really doesn't work out, just concede immediately."

"Alright." Chen Ye agreed readily.

On the other side, in the deputy director's office.

The famous "King Kong" Deputy Director Hu was looking with surprise at his old friend who had returned.

"Old Yang, didn't you leave? How did you come back?"

"I ran into two acquaintances..." Director Yang explained what had just happened, then continued: "That kid surnamed Chen has some ability. I suspect he's very likely here to challenge that 'newcomer' Zhao Hu... Brother Hu, why don't you go have a word with that Zhao Hu?"

Upon hearing this, Hu Zhong smiled and shook his head: "Don't worry! Zhao Hu has been so popular recently that people wanting to challenge him are already unable to get in line. They've come too late."

Just as he finished speaking, the landline phone on his desk rang.

Hu Zhong was startled and picked up the phone. When he heard the content of the call, he was immediately stunned and said in surprise: "Oh? Challenge me? Interesting... Alright, I understand. I'll be over in a moment."

After hanging up, Hu Zhong looked at Director Yang and smiled: "Old Yang, you definitely didn't expect this - that guy you mentioned actually came to challenge me!"

For some reason, this guy had an honest-looking face, but when he smiled, he appeared quite menacing.

(End of Chapter)

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