Hu Yunfei's actions bewildered the Gao Daqiang couple.
An apology? Had the sun risen in the west? Hu Yunfei represented Pan Wenbin, a big shot whose stomp could shake the entire town. He was known for his arrogance and high-handedness. Would he actually apologize?
"Yunfei, what is the meaning of this?"
Gao Daqiang asked tentatively, unaware that his brother-in-law was standing up for him.
"It's like this. You reported being beaten that night, right? Our President Pan just found out that Liu Ming led people to do it. We're here specifically to seek your forgiveness and settle this privately. You can name any conditions you want."
The matter of the beating and the forced sale of land could no longer be concealed. Now, they had to push all the blame onto Liu Ming. Hu Yunfei's plan was to stabilize Gao Daqiang first, then find out who was backing him. From Gao Daqiang's current reaction, it seemed he was unaware of what had happened that evening.
"Settle it privately? You're not going to eye that piece of land anymore?"
"No, no, keep that land yourself for future appreciation. If you encounter any official trouble with your auto repair shop, we can also help you sort it out."
This confused Gao Daqiang even more. If you offer kindness late at night, it's either theft or treachery. The police hadn't even found out about his beating, and Liu Ming would voluntarily admit it? Were Hu Yunfei and Pan Wenbin plotting some new scheme?
"Yunfei, you and I are old classmates. Stop playing riddles with me. Tell me, what is the purpose of so many people coming here so late?"
"Da Qiang, since you put it that way, I won't beat around the bush. Can you call the relative who handled things for you? Our President Pan wants to talk to him personally. As long as it's within our capabilities, we will try our best to meet your demands."
"The relative who handled things for me? My brother-in-law?"
Gao Daqiang blurted it out, completely unguarded. The only person helping him with the construction was his brother-in-law, Yang Jian.
Hu Yunfei, being sharp, immediately caught the different information. "Yes, yes, it's your brother-in-law. What's his name again?"
Gao Daqiang's wife was Yang Hui, so her brother would naturally be surnamed Yang. Hu Yunfei played a little trick.
"My brother-in-law is Yang Jian. What are you talking to him about? I'm telling you, he has a bad temper and won't be afraid of you."
"Yang Jian? Your brother-in-law is Yang Jian?"
Pan Wenbin, who had been silent, suddenly asked repeatedly, instantly understanding what was happening that night.
Although he hadn't met Yang Jian, he was too familiar with the name. This was the person who took on more than a dozen of his subordinates, including Cao Wu, and Liu Ming had even brought people to hunt him down. Later, Yu Dongqiang had to step in to resolve the matter.
This formidable individual was Gao Daqiang's brother-in-law. If he had known this connection earlier, he wouldn't have coveted that piece of land.
It wasn't that he feared Yang Jian, but people like Yang Jian were terrifying. If he launched a lone wolf-style attack, no one could defend against it.
Liu Ming was also such a person, which was why he had helped Pan Wenbin deal with many underworld bosses, achieving his current status.
"Yes, my brother-in-law is Yang Jian. What's wrong?"
"Damn it, you're Yang Jian's brother-in-law, why didn't you say so earlier?"
Hu Yunfei also knew Yang Jian's reputation. The feat of single-handedly fighting over a dozen people from Cao Wu was known throughout the underworld of Chengguan, though no one had actually seen him. No wonder he hadn't even had the thought of resisting in front of him today.
Before Gao Daqiang could speak, Pan Wenbin took out fifty thousand yuan from his bag and stuffed it into Yang Hui's hand.
"Sister, I am Pan Wenbin. Please take this money first as medical expenses for Brother Daqiang. Can you have Brother Yang Jian come over to discuss the subsequent housing compensation? We guarantee you'll be satisfied."
"This, what is this?"
Yang Hui was also stunned. Did her brother have such great influence that even the famous Boss Pan would bow his head?
Seeing Yang Hui unwilling to accept the money, Hu Yunfei quickly said, "Sister-in-law, please don't refuse. Everything that happened during this period was a misunderstanding. President Pan wants to explain to your brother personally. Can you call him over?"
Facing a big shot like Pan Wenbin, Yang Hui felt some pressure and didn't want to offend him. So, she took out her phone and dialed her brother's number.
"Sister, what's up? I'm already asleep."
"Second brother, Hu Yunfei and Pan Wenbin are at the hospital now."
Before Yang Hui could finish speaking, Yang Jian became anxious. "Sister, what did they do to you?"
"We're fine. They just want to meet you."
"Give the phone to Pan Wenbin."
Yang Hui, somewhat inexplicably, handed the phone to Pan Wenbin.
"Pan Wenbin, I warn you, if you dare to touch my sister or brother-in-law, I'll kill your whole family."
Yang Jian thought Pan Wenbin had brought people to threaten his sister and brother-in-law.
This was a blatant slap in the face. No one had ever spoken so arrogantly to him, Pan Wenbin. Yang Jian's voice was loud, and even without the speakerphone, everyone in the ward could hear him.
But at this moment, Pan Wenbin had to lower his stance. "Brother Yang, don't misunderstand. We have no ill intentions towards your sister and brother-in-law by coming to the hospital today. We are here specifically to apologize. Could you do us the honor of coming out to sit down? You can choose the location, and I'll come with just Hu Yunfei."
"Sorry, I'm not interested. I warn you again, if my sister or brother-in-law loses even a single hair, I will annihilate your entire family. I have already thoroughly investigated your location and the life trajectories of your family members. No one can escape my attack. Try me if you don't believe me."
"If he's ruthless, be more ruthless than him," this was what Song Jianmin had told Yang Jian. These big shots, after achieving success, cherished their lives greatly. Not only did they fear death themselves, but their families were also their soft spots.
Pan Wenbin's expression kept changing. This was blatant provocation, completely disregarding him as a big shot.
But without Liu Ming's support, Pan Wenbin was like a sick wolf without fangs. He had no resistance to Yang Jian's attacks, especially since an expert like Liu Ming had fallen at his hands.
To Pan Wenbin's embarrassment, Yang Jian hung up the phone before he could explain.
"Sister, please call your brother again and urge him to come out. We will agree to any of your demands."
Pan Wenbin had no choice but to implore Yang Hui.
Yang Hui now understood why these people had come to apologize that night. It was because her brother had subdued them, and they were not afraid of Pan Wenbin, the underworld boss of Chengguan.
However, to avoid escalating the situation, Yang Hui still called her brother, but Yang Jian didn't answer.
"President Pan, I'm sorry, but my brother seems unwilling to see you, so I cannot accept this money."
Although Yang Hui didn't know why her brother had such confidence to dare oppose Pan Wenbin, she realized that her brother held the initiative in handling the matter of her husband's beating, and she couldn't hold him back. If she accepted this money, her brother might be put in a very passive position.