Facing Liu Hun, a seasoned veteran of the martial world, I knew I wouldn't get the better of him.
In terms of influence, I wasn't as strong as he was; in terms of experience, I wasn't as rich.
I knew very well where my strengths lay!
I could not swallow this insult!
"Fine! Since Boss Liu has said so much, I'll make my position clear!" I stood up, pointing at the man kneeling before the tea table, "I want his hands, plus ten thousand for smashing my shop. And I want it in cash, right now!"
Liu Hun frowned, a half-smile on his face, and said, "His hands are on his body. If Brother Xiang wants them, you can take them yourself. As for your shop, is it worth ten thousand?"
I chuckled, "This person is one of Boss Liu's men. It might not be appropriate for me to take action, right? Boss Liu doesn't know how to discipline his subordinates, and I have to help? That's not how things work in the martial world, is it?"
I pursed my lips and continued, "As for whether my shop is worth ten thousand, your man has already smashed it. I get to decide the price, and it's already giving you, Boss Liu, a lot of face that I didn't ask for a million!"
As soon as I finished speaking, a guy standing behind Liu Hun pointed at me fiercely, "Kid! Do you want to die?!"
"Haha…" I placed my hands on the table, leaning forward to look at Liu Hun, "Boss Liu, it seems your subordinates don't seem to pay you any heed at all?"
Liu Hun's expression flickered, and after a few seconds of meeting my gaze, his lips curled up. He clapped his hands, "Indeed, a young hero! Brother Xiang's ancestors were not ashamed to be of the same sect; you have spirit!"
Saying that, he picked up the steaming kettle from the table, poured a cup of hot water, and handed it to the man behind him, "You spoke out of turn, so you must be punished!"
The man was taken aback, somewhat at a loss.
"Since you don't know how to speak, then wash your mouth properly and drink it!"
"Boss..."
"I don't want to say it a second time!"
The man glared at me fiercely, gritted his teeth, and took the cup of hot water, pouring it into his mouth.
As soon as he took a sip, he let out a scream, and the cup dropped to the floor.
Liu Hun waved his hand, and the man was dragged away.
This scene made my heart leap.
This guy was truly ruthless!
It wasn't over yet. He had someone bring a fruit knife and threw it in front of the man kneeling on the ground, "Brother Xiang, if you want your hands, you decide what to do."
"Master Liu! I was wrong..."
The man repeatedly kowtowed to Liu Hun, begging for mercy.
Seeing this, I felt a pang in my heart. But words once spoken are like water poured out.
If I spoke now, it would prove I was a coward.
"Better make it quick!" Liu Hun said indifferently.
When the man picked up the fruit knife, his hands trembled uncontrollably, tears and snot streaming down his face.
"I'll count to three. If you don't dare, I'll have someone help you," Liu Hun added.
Upon hearing this, the man gritted his teeth and shouted, "Ah!!"
Then, he fiercely severed the tendons of his left hand!
Blood instantly gushed out, and the man writhed on the ground.
"Brother Xiang, are you satisfied?" Liu Hun asked me with a smile.
I licked my lips and asked, "Where's the money?"
"Your shop for ten thousand yuan..." He shook his head, "It's not worth it."
"Then name your price," I said.
Liu Hun picked up his teacup, blew on it gently, and took a sip of tea, "Thirty thousand."
"Fine! Thirty thousand it is!" I agreed.
Wang Yang frowned, looking at me with confusion. I ignored him.
Liu Hun put down his teacup, "Good! Brother Xiang is indeed straightforward!"
With that, he had someone bring out thirty thousand in newly issued red bills. Thirty thousand yuan, neatly stacked on the table.
I stacked them up, one by one, and handed them to Wang Yang to hold.
"Since the matter is resolved, I'll be leaving now," I said.
Liu Hun smiled, "Brother Xiang, won't you stay for dinner?"
"No need. If Boss Liu has time later, I'll host a few tables at the Drunken Immortal Restaurant. I hope Boss Liu will grace me with his presence then."
"Certainly, certainly," Liu Hun said with a smile, "Then I won't see Brother Xiang out."
"No need to trouble yourself," I replied with a smile.
As we left An Yuan Tang, Wang Yang couldn't help but ask, "You're just letting it go like this?"
I shrugged, "What else do you want to do?"
"That guy twisted the facts and beat Hong Yunpeng..." Wang Yang said with a disgruntled expression, "Why don't we find a sack tonight and give him a good beating."
"And then?" I asked.
"And then?" Wang Yang looked confused.
"After beating Liu Hun, how will we conduct business in Guangling in the future? Do we still want to open our doors and do business?" I asked.
"But... he's the one who broke the rules."
I said, "He did break the rules, it's true. But who can help us uphold justice? The enemy is strong, and I am weak. If we continue to cause trouble, we will be the ones who suffer. If things escalate, who knows what that guy is capable of?"
"Xiao Fei, so you're a coward? Are you afraid of that guy?" Wang Yang asked with disdain.
I rolled my eyes at him, "When you're smart, you're very smart. When you're stupid, you're stupider than a pig."
"What exactly do you want to do?" Wang Yang asked.
I looked around and said in a low voice, "Since force won't work, we must use our wits!"
"Use our wits?"
"I have a plan, and it will definitely let that guy know that retribution may be delayed, but it will come!"
Hearing this, Wang Yang's expression brightened, "You should have said so earlier!"
"Said what earlier? I'm not sure about this matter either. I still need to discuss the details carefully," I said.
As we were whispering, a voice called out from behind us, "Xiang Fei!"
Turning around, I saw Bai Han Yan dressed in a floral sundress, her hair in a ponytail. Her long, slender legs were exposed, and white ankle socks covered her ankles. She wore white sneakers, exuding vibrant energy.
Her attire caught me off guard; she never dressed like this usually.
I never expected this little firecracker to have such a side; it was a rare sight.
She walked towards us with her hands behind her back, skipping, and grinned, "Did you finish your business?"
I nodded subconsciously.
"Then perfect! Accompany me for a boat ride. After the boat ride, I'll treat you to a meal."
"Boat ride? Where are we going for a boat ride?" I couldn't help but ask.
"Of course, to Slender West Lake, you don't know about it, do you?"
I had been in Guangling for so long, but I had truly visited very few places.
"I can tell you've never been. Today, I'll be your guide and take you to experience Guangling's famous Slender West Lake!"
Saying that, without any hesitation, she linked her arm through mine and led me towards the bus stop.
Seeing this, Wang Yang pointed at the money wrapped in his clothes and said with a teasing smile, "I won't go. I'll go deposit this money..."