Chapter 354: Beat them every time you see them

Zheng Qian looked at Shanshan's current state and felt a complex mix of emotions.

He hadn't expected that she would still be entangled with Tang Xingyu.

She was in such a pathetic state now, as if she were a piece of cargo delivered into the hands of Li Zijian.

In fact, Zheng Qian hadn't originally intended to intervene; after all, Shanshan had her own life to live.

Besides, he had no obligation to help others at random; everyone had their own path to choose.

But since Jin Lu had spoken up, he couldn't just stand by and watch.

"Young Master Li, I've heard of the Su Family in Subei. Their family's strength is formidable. I find it hard to believe that your word alone could make them listen to you. Could it be that your family is also in the liquor business?" Zheng Qian asked.

Zheng Qian took a deep drag of his cigarette and brought the topic back.

Li Zijian sneered repeatedly, "Are the affairs of us in Shanghu something a small fry like you can understand? It seems you won't shed tears until you see the coffin? Do you really want your venues to have no liquor to sell in the future?"

In truth, everyone understood what he meant.

It wasn't that Zheng Qian wouldn't have anywhere to source goods the moment the Su Family spoke.

It just meant he would have to pay a much higher price; forget about making a profit, he might even end up losing money.

"I don't believe it. Make a call and let me see," Zheng Qian said, shaking his head and pointing at the phone in his hand.

"Fine, just you wait."

Li Zijian didn't hesitate and dialed Su Yuanshuang's number directly.

"Hello?"

Before long, her cold, clear voice came through.

Li Zijian's expression shifted slightly. He had long been infatuated with Su Yuanshuang and had wondered if he could trick her into bed. But the Su Family was powerful and had intricate connections with Shanghu, so she wasn't easily deceived.

"Ahem, it's me, Li Zijian."

"It's like this: I've received news that the Secretary-General of the Shanghai Americas Club is hosting a private salon party next week. I can introduce you, but as for the entrance fee..."

"No problem, Young Master Li. As long as you can arrange it, money is no object."

Hearing this, Tang Xingyu's nose was practically in the air. He looked at Zheng Qian maliciously, shaking his leg frantically. *I'm really going to turn things around today. Heh, we'll see who runs Yebai in the future!*

"Damn, Young Master Li really is my savior!"

Cui Jinghui also had a bad feeling, but he smoked in silence and didn't say anything.

He realized now that Zheng Qian was an expert at playing the pig to eat the tiger; what if he really could handle this?

It was better to stay quiet for now. Hmm, he should find an opportunity to play matchmaker between him and his sister. He wondered if the two of them had reached that stage in Subei...

"Heh, forget about the money. But I need you to do me a favor."

"What favor? Just tell me, Young Master Li."

"It's like this: I have a younger brother in Yebai..."

After hearing this, Su Yuanshuang replied readily, "No problem. As it happens, there's someone I dislike in Yebai, so this works out well. I'll make a call immediately to arrange for all shipments to Yebai to be stopped. No one is to send anything there!"

"Then I'll wait for the good news from Miss Su."

Li Zijian tossed his phone aside and sneered repeatedly.

His eyes wandered between Jin Lu and Shanshan from time to time, and no one knew what he was thinking.

Jin Lu knew Zheng Qian too well. Seeing his calm and composed appearance, she knew there was definitely no problem.

She was just curious: had Zheng Qian also managed to win over the eldest daughter of the Su Family?

"Come, Young Master Li, let's drink..." Tang Xingyu poured the wine eagerly.

Li Zijian didn't even glance at him. He turned back and said to Jin Lu thoughtfully, "Jin Lu, if your fiancé begs me now, I can pretend nothing ever happened. How about that? But those two million must be written off."

Jin Lu was eating from the fruit platter and had no intention of responding to him.

Zheng Qian was busy playing with his phone, as if Li Zijian were talking to thin air.

This made Li Zijian's expression look very unpleasant.

"Damn it, I just made a phone call that determines your fate, and this is your attitude?"

"Beep-beep—"

At this moment, a cell phone ringtone rang out abruptly.

"What are you staring at? Answer the phone! Do I need to remind you!?"

Li Zijian tapped the table and said to Cui Jinghui.

Cui Jinghui looked at his phone, then looked up and said awkwardly, "Um... Young Master Li? It seems to be your phone."

"Huh? My phone?"

Li Zijian picked it up suspiciously.

It really was, and it was Su Yuanshuang calling.

"What's the situation? Didn't I tell you to arrange it? And that person's name is Cui Jinghui!"

"Sorry, Young Master Li, I'm afraid I can't arrange this matter."

"What!? Then you don't want to attend that gathering next week? You don't want the Su Family to join the Shanghai Americas Club?"

"Oh, sorry, Young Master Li, my signal is bad. Hello? Hello? Beep, beep, beep—"

Listening to the busy signal on the other end, Li Zijian's face turned green.

On the other hand, Zheng Qian and the others were holding back laughter, which only fueled his rage, making him feel like a monkey.

Silence, deathly silence.

A thick, awkward sense of suffocation made everyone present not know what to say.

"Um... Young Master Li, what about my matter..."

After a long silence, Tang Xingyu finally broke the deadlock, awkwardly handing over a cigarette.

He had thought that one phone call from Li Zijian could turn the tide, but he hadn't expected it to end like this.

"That's enough."

Zheng Qian waved his hand, stood up, and said, "Tang Xingyu, these debts are all in black and white, and I won't force you. I'll give you two choices: either you hand over this Seattle Club directly to settle the debt, and we'll be done with it, no more ties."

"Or, we can go through legal proceedings. But remember, even if your father saves you, I will make sure this lousy bar of yours cannot survive. Even if you gathered so much capital in Jiangnan, you wouldn't be my match, let alone now."

These words were spoken with great impact.

Tang Xingyu was like a defeated rooster; he could only lower his head, clenching his fists in resentment but unable to do anything.

"There's just one thing I don't quite understand. Logically speaking, your Yuehua Shipping was directly acquired by a mysterious figure from the Shanghai Americas Club, so you must have had dealings with them. How could you be so completely deceived by a broker like this?"

"Who are you calling a broker?"

Li Zijian, who had been silent all this time, jumped to his feet.

Zheng Qian couldn't be bothered to explain to him. He just patted Tang Xingyu on the shoulder and said indifferently, "I advise you to behave yourself. You might as well just hand over this lousy place and withdraw from Yebai entirely. Otherwise, I'll beat you every time I see you."

"Also, although I don't have any feelings for Shanshan, watching you hand her over to someone else like that is truly contemptible."

With that, Zheng Qian left on his own with Jin Lu.

Leaving behind a dashing silhouette.