Originally, the two were evenly matched, but unexpectedly, a third party dramatically intervened. Li Qiang had been biding his time for a while, and he suddenly seized the opportunity to charge forward and strike fiercely at the opponent.

Pshhh...

The blade sliced into the opponent's back, tearing through the suit, splitting muscle. Blood spattered out.

Crash!

At this moment, Zhou Kai also took advantage of the opportunity, swinging his axe hard. The back of the axe crashed onto the opponent's skull. The force was immense, bringing the opponent down instantly. Moreover, it opened up a torrent of blood, with the skull splitting.

Under this single blow, the opponent felt death approaching. He hurriedly dropped the iron rod, clutching his head tightly with both hands, terrified of being sneak-attacked there again, fearing that it would lead to certain death. Zhou Kai rushed forward, delivering a kick to the opponent's chest. That kick sent the opponent tumbling down the steps like a watermelon rolling away.

"Brothers, charge in with me!" Zhou Kai swung his arm and shouted.

"Charge!" The crowd shouted loudly.

The few dozen opponents couldn't withstand the charge of Zhou Kai's hundred-plus men. Quickly, the opponent's defenses were mercilessly torn apart, being easily breached. Within minutes, the dozen or so opponents were scattered.

Lin Chuan stood at the base of the stairs, his left hand in his pocket, a cigarette in his right. He glanced at the towering Qin Han Restaurant. This Qin Han Restaurant was not just a building in Jiangbei City, nor merely a hotel, but a symbol of Jiangbei City's social status. Capturing Qin Han Restaurant meant unifying all of Jiangbei City. Perhaps, starting tonight, Jiangbei City would henceforth be his domain.

Lin Chuan looked up at the large plaque, under which a row of spotlights illuminated it in resplendent glory.

"Brother Chuan, it's done." Zhou Kai shouted from the steps.

Lin Chuan snapped back to reality, nodding quickly, "Alright, we're coming right away."

After saying this, he immediately headed up the steps.

Inside Qin Han Restaurant, it was gorgeously decorated, with a distinctive style; not only a major feature of Jiangbei City, but a favored haunt of the city's high society. This place represents not just luxury, but also connections.

Now, he stood in the hall of Qin Han Restaurant, surrounded on both sides by his brothers.

"Finally chased Qin Dalei away." Zhou Kai said excitedly, "Now Qin Han Restaurant belongs to us."

"Indeed." Lin Chuan nodded, "Brothers, from now on, Jiangbei City is ours to command. No one will dare to challenge us."

"Roar!" The crowd jubilantly raised their arms and cheered.

Lin Chuan's lips curled into a strange smile. Conquering Qin Han Restaurant seemed insignificant to Lin Chuan, as his sights were no longer set on Jiangbei City, nor even on the country. He planned to expand his influence abroad. Not only could he establish a global presence, but also earn money from foreigners, improving the country's foreign exchange reserves. Why not do it? In times of domestic and foreign troubles, as a Chinese citizen, he naturally felt obligated to contribute to solving the country's problems.

............

That night, Lin Chuan became thoroughly famous, as did Zhou Kai and the others.

"Did you hear? Lin Chuan actually chased away Qin Dalei."

"Impossible, right?" Anyone hearing that sentence would initially react with disbelief. Qin Dalei was the emperor of Jiangbei City's underworld; he made his fortune years ago and later shifted his power abroad, boasting assets in the billions. And Lin Chuan? Merely a small-time thug in Jiangbei City, though he was quite influential there. Broadly speaking, the difference between him and Qin Dalei was vast.

"It's true." The other side quickly said, "I heard Qin Dalei fled overnight, almost being caught by Lin Chuan."

"Those are just rumors." Many people scoffed at these reports, viewing them as mere street rumors. How could someone as formidable as Qin Dalei be bested by Lin Chuan? It's known that abroad, Qin Dalei trafficked arms, surely he had a squad under his command? It's impossible otherwise. Abroad, anyone with a bit of influence would likely have an armed group, some even privately hire a group of mercenaries.

However, when morning came, those who ridiculed the rumors started to harbor doubts.

The next day, Qin Han Restaurant's sign was taken down, and it was completely occupied by Lin Chuan's underlings, with none of Qin Dalei's men in sight, as if vanishing overnight. This felt eerie and perplexing to many.

At noon, a larger, more resplendent sign was lifted by a crane. Several workers hung the plaque, which was the size of several people. However, it was covered with a red cloth; many onlookers gathered below, yet no one knew what was written on the plaque.

"Hasn't Qin Han Restaurant been here for decades? How could it be changing its sign today?"

"No way! It should just be upgrading and renovating."

Many people felt quite astonished by this. After all, over the decades, Qin Han Restaurant had become a landmark of Jiangbei City. The older generation had grown up seeing this building, even growing alongside it. Now, with the sudden change of ownership, they seemed a bit unwilling to accept it.

"Probably just upgrading and renovating."

"Yeah, Qin Han Restaurant has such a long history; it shouldn't easily change owners. Besides, Qin Dalei isn't short of money."

The onlookers weren't aware of the inside story. Even if some had a hint, it was just superficial knowledge. They had no idea that there had been a bloody battle here last night, and after this battle, the entire structure of Jiangbei City had transformed completely.

12:08 PM.

Lin Chuan walked out of the hotel dressed in a set of white linen Tang suit, black linen pants, and black Beijing cloth shoes, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

"Could it really be changing owners?"

"Oh my, isn't this the boss of the Sichuan University Group? What's he doing in Qin Dalei's restaurant?"

The crowd felt extremely astonished and surprised.

At this moment, Lin Chuan cupped his hands, his demeanor exuding a strong air of the martial world, and he said with a cheerful smile, "Dear townsfolk, starting today, Qin Han Restaurant will cease to exist. It will be renamed to Sichuan Restaurant. Sichuan Restaurant welcomes every townsfolk from Jiangbei City, without picking its guests."

The crowd exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this.

It's important to know that Qin Han Restaurant was renowned for its mystery, as it wasn't somewhere the average person could easily enter. To gain entry to Qin Han Restaurant, one needed a regular to lead the way. But now, with the renaming to Sichuan Restaurant and its opening to the public, this was truly a delightful turn of events.

Boom boom boom...

At the entrance, a string of crackling fireworks was ignited, followed by over ten fireworks barrels launched into the sky. The flames burned and exploded into a shower of fiery sparks.

The crowd gathered to watch.

Zhou Kai and the others donned matching black suits, standing in two rows at Sichuan Restaurant's entrance, welcoming guests. The crowd rushed in, eager to finally catch a glimpse of Sichuan Restaurant's interior. Now that it was open to the public, they couldn't wait to get in and experience it.

The five-story hotel was quickly packed, with every floor filled to capacity. The news spread rapidly via WeChat and social circles, and during lunch, many people from Jiangbei City headed straight for Sichuan Restaurant. The speed was astonishing, with taxis, Didi, Uber... all heading towards Sichuan Restaurant.

On the first day of Sichuan Restaurant's opening, business was extremely booming.

"Wow." Zhou Rui was a bit surprised and said, "I never imagined the spending power of ordinary people could be this strong. It's truly astonishing."

"Our country is wealthy, and so are our people," Lin Chuan said with a smile. "The wealth is hidden among the people, so naturally, their spending power is strong. Sichuan Restaurant's prices are considered relatively high in Jiangbei City, yet they still choose us. The first reason is the mystery surrounding it, and secondly, I'm sure the taste here will satisfy their discerning palates."

Zhou Rui's lips curled into a smile, and she said quietly, "Maybe it's just the novelty now. Once the novelty wears off, they might not be so enthusiastic."

"That's why we need to use our strength to retain the customers," Lin Chuan replied with a smile. "From now on, Sichuan University Group will have another strong and powerful enterprise."

"Indeed!" Zhou Rui nodded and said, "I'll be busy again in the future."

"You can hire more people," Lin Chuan said, smiling at Zhou Rui. "In the future, Sichuan University Group will only grow larger and stronger, with an ever-increasing cash flow. Trust me, I will definitely make sure Sichuan University Group has a significant presence in the world."

Zhou Rui looked up at the man beside her, and she didn't doubt a single word Lin Chuan said. She believed that everything he said would become a reality. With Lin Chuan around, any miracle was possible.

Back then, Lin Chuan and Zhou Kai were just running a small transport market with less than eight trucks, barely making a living. It was hard-earned money, blood, and sweat, working tirelessly day and night to earn. But now, in just over two years, Lin Chuan's industries have expanded to an unimaginable extent. Haiqing Pool, Eight Horses Tea House, Feixiang Transport Company, a repair shop, transport trucks, a property company, and real estate, and now even Sichuan Restaurant.

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