Zhou Tong said, "I'm not afraid of fighting, but the restaurant hasn't even opened yet, and we're already starting. If we open, I guess there'll be a lot more trouble."

Cheng Kun said, "Then we should sort them out once and for all so they won't dare to come looking for trouble again."

Zhou Jian said, "That's easy to say, but I'm afraid they might have other motives."

Sure enough, that noon, those people showed up on time, and there were quite a few of them, about twenty in total.

The two groups gathered at the entrance of Xi Shan Restaurant, and when they gathered, it was quite a crowd, dozens of people, making quite a scene.

Leading the other side was a tall, slim guy, Chang Mao, holding a watermelon knife in his hand.

"Kid, we're back. As long as your Xi Shan Restaurant is open for a day, we'll be here every day."

Zhou Jian smiled and said, "You didn't get enough last time, huh? You think we're just pushovers? If you dare to come one day, we'll fight you for a day until you dare not come back."

Chang Mao, with a fierce look on his face, said, "You sure got some nerve, saying you'll beat us until we don't dare to come back. Do you know who owns this turf?"

Zhou Jian said, "I don't care whose turf it is. We've opened branches of Xi Shan Restaurant even in the Modu International Hospital Imperial City, and you're acting the most arrogant. What, think we're scared of you?"

Chang Mao pointed his knife at Zhou Jian and said, "They say even a powerful dragon cannot suppress a Local Snake. We collect protection fees on this street, and no one dares to say no. You're the first. I just want to ask if you want to keep your business open?"

Zhou Jian said, "We want to keep it open, but we don't have the habit of paying protection fees. If you want to do your thing, do it somewhere else. Otherwise, when our boss comes, it'll be tough for you to stick around."

Chang Mao laughed and said, "Don't talk nonsense with me. Do you know the consequences of offending a Local Snake? If you piss me off, once your restaurant's renovation is finished, I'll set it on fire, believe it or not."

The saying that even a powerful dragon cannot suppress a Local Snake is just this logic. They live nearby and hang around here every day, with plenty of time.

All it takes is a moment of carelessness, and they'll unleash big trouble on you, which you can't handle.

The location of Xi Shan Restaurant is great, with considerable space, plus high-end renovations. The investment must be in the hundreds of millions. If you really offend these guys and they set it on fire, there's nothing you can do about it.

Zhou Jian's face turned very ugly. Aren't you afraid of going to jail?

Chang Mao laughed and said, "Who are you trying to scare by mentioning jail? Just get a random brother to set your place on fire and then run off. Where will you find them in such a big place like Huaxia?

In a country as big as Huaxia, where would you find them? A few years later, they'll come back and continue their business."

Zhou Jian was at a loss for words, not knowing how to respond. These rogues, they might not bite, but they sure are disgusting.

Zhou Jian said, "You really think you're above the law, thinking that your rogue antics will make us give in? You're overthinking it. We've seen plenty of thugs like you."

Cheng Kun said, "Enough talking. Let's just get started."

Chang Mao snorted and said, "Do you know why we're here? Let me tell you, this time we're not here to collect protection fees. We're here to collect a little interest first. You injured so many of us last time; today, you owe us."

As the words were spoken, both sides rushed at each other and started brawling.

This place, being a prime location, naturally attracted a lot of attention once such a large crowd gathered.

As soon as the fight broke out, it became even more intense, drawing the attention of many bystanders.

But not long after the fight started, police cars arrived with sirens blaring.

Upon hearing the sirens, those people immediately dispersed.

Some security guards were injured, and Zhou Jian quickly arranged for the injured to be sent to the hospital.

The police couldn't do much; those people were essentially playing cat and mouse, running when the police arrived.

At this moment, two security guards approached Zhou Jian: "Captain, we want to quit. We only signed up to be security guards, who would have thought we'd end up in a war zone."

"Yeah, Captain, we came to earn money, not to risk our lives. We're quitting."

Cheng Kun was a bit angry when he heard this: "Cowards, real cowards, how can you be so afraid so easily, isn't it shameful?"

Zhou Jian quickly stopped Cheng Kun and said, "I completely understand. Anyone else who wants to quit is free to do so. I understand everyone's feelings. Each to their own, can't force anyone."

Zhou Tong said, "Those who want to resign, go find Manager Luo."

After this was said, quite a few security guards left, leaving only the brothers who had been with Zhou Jian and Ling Zhenfei from the start.

In the end, there were still seven or eight left. Zhou Jian looked at them and smiled, saying, "I think Boss Ling treats us well. The salary and benefits here are way better than anywhere else. As the saying goes, raise an army for a thousand days and use it for a day.

If you think being a security guard is just about watching the gate, why do you think they pay you so much? You could hire an old man for two thousand yuan.

What kind of shift do we have? We have holidays, year-end bonuses, a place to live, a place to eat. Is this a security job? Boss Ling doesn't treat us as security guards; he treats us as brothers.

So we can't back down. We all have to hold strong, no one can chicken out."

"Understood!"

They shouted in unison.

At this time, Ling Zhenfei was in Modu, pondering the situation.

Although he made a call to Qin Lan, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was amiss.

Currently, Xi Shan Restaurant only has one location left in the Provincial City, so Zhou Jian, Zhou Tong, and Cheng Kun are all over there, and it's close to the main base in Binyang.

It's easier to call for backup from Binyang in case something small arises. If it were minor, Luo Juan wouldn't call him.

Now that he received a call, it meant the problem was significant. It seemed he couldn't wait for Jiang Hui any longer; who knows what might happen if this dragged on.

Ling Zhenfei wanted to go ahead and check out the situation in the Provincial City, but he was worried that during the handover, Jiang Hui and Xiao Yaqing might have some misunderstanding.

It was really making Ling Zhenfei anxious, not knowing whether to leave immediately or stick it out for another two days.

Jiang Hui probably sensed Ling Zhenfei's worry, and asked, "Is something wrong?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "There's a problem with the restaurant in the Provincial City. I might have to leave first, but I'm still a bit worried."

Jiang Hui said, "You're worried about the handover here, right? Don't worry, I'll handle everything. Since you have urgent matters, you should go. The situation there seems more pressing."

Jiang Hui was understanding and reliable, so in terms of handling matters, Ling Zhenfei was reassured.

"Alright, I'll leave it to you. I'll talk to Xiao Yaqing and then head out."

Ling Zhenfei quickly handled what needed to be done and began preparing to leave.

The time was still early, and if he bought a plane ticket now, he should reach the Provincial City by afternoon.

Ling Zhenfei promptly asked Jiang Hui to buy a plane ticket.

After getting the ticket, Ling Zhenfei immediately headed to the airport.

The best way to get from Modu to the Provincial City was undoubtedly by plane, as the speed was incredibly fast.

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