He Yonghong's face underwent a drastic change. The ruddy complexion he had just moments ago turned deathly pale in an instant, giving him an unnerving, blood-drained appearance.

Because he had seen Lin Xiao.

When I received the call from Li Yong, my heart skipped a beat, especially when he said He Buwei had been beaten up at the entrance of Su Qingning's bar. In my rush to get here, I even recited a silent prayer, hoping this matter had nothing to do with Lin Xiao. After all, if he's involved, a single word from him could annihilate my entire family. But I never imagined that the one who did the beating was none other than Lin Xiao himself.

Fear appeared in He Yonghong's eyes, as if he had seen a ghost. His legs began to tremble, and he felt an overwhelming urge to kneel.

The scene of Lin Xiao dealing with me at noon is still vivid in my mind. Coupled with this incident, I know the He Family is probably doomed. No, I have to satisfy Lin Xiao today, no matter what.

"Second Uncle, what are you standing there stunned for? Come and teach these two pieces of trash a lesson!" He Buwei bellowed.

But as soon as the words left his mouth, He Yonghong whipped around and backhanded him with a fierce slap. The force was so great that He Buwei was sent kneeling right in front of Lin Xiao. He clutched his burning cheek, completely befuddled.

"Damn it all! You never learn anything good! All you know how to do is cause trouble for me!" He Yonghong scolded.

He Buwei snapped out of his daze, but he was also completely enraged. Holding his throbbing head, he glared at his second uncle with burning anger.

"He Yonghong, even my father wouldn't dare hit me! What right do you have to hit me?" He Buwei shouted furiously.

Upon hearing this, He Yonghong felt so angry he could have vomited blood.

This idiot. Even now, he still dares to act tough.

He Yonghong swung his hand back and delivered another slap, this one much more severe than the first. He Buwei was struck so hard he sprawled on the ground, his eyes rolling back as he nearly passed out.

He Yonghong didn't even glance at him. He turned, his face an ashen blue, and stared at the dandies behind He Buwei.

"Li Yong, I'm asking you, what exactly happened here today? If you dare to bullshit me, I'll beat you to death right now!"

He Yonghong was like an enraged leopard, glaring at Li Yong with uncontrollable anger. Li Yong was so scared he shivered all over.

He hastily said in a trembling voice, "Second Uncle, it was… it was… it was someone else who told us to do this!"

Although Li Yong didn't know why He Yonghong had suddenly started hitting people, he could tell from his attitude that today's matter wouldn't be easily resolved. So, he didn't dare hide anything.

"Who told you to do this?"

"It was… it was Young Master Bai."

He Yonghong was startled. "Bai Chengfeng?"

Li Yong quickly nodded. "Yes, it was Young Master Bai! He told us to block the bar's entrance and not let any other customers in!"

He Yonghong's heart sank. This matter now involved Bai Chengfeng. To resolve it properly, I just need to appease Lin Xiao. In fact, everything I've done just now—including hitting He Buwei—was all to placate Lin Xiao. It was all to appease the person that even the Shao Family has to treat with caution.

He Yonghong turned back to Lin Xiao with a fawning expression. "Mr. Lin, I'm truly sorry. We didn't discipline He Buwei properly. But rest assured, I will have this scourge kneel and apologize to you!"

As soon as he said this, He Buwei, who was still on the ground, and the dandies standing behind him were all shocked.

My own uncle is actually apologizing to this stinking beggar? He even wants me, He Buwei, to kneel and apologize to this stinking beggar? One must remember that my uncle works for the Shao Family. Though he isn't someone who can do as he pleases in Jinling City, he's definitely a person of considerable standing. Who doesn't greet him politely as Second Master? Yet now, he's groveling to a stinking beggar for mercy. Could it be that this stinking beggar's background is even more formidable than the Shao Family's?

The dandies behind He Buwei were utterly stunned, standing as still as statues as they watched the scene unfold. They truly couldn't understand what was happening.

Except for Li Yong. He remembered what Lin Xiao had said earlier—his promise to bring ruin upon his household. He had thought He Buwei's uncle would teach this stinking beggar a harsh lesson, but instead, the man was clearly terrified of him. Yes, Li Yong panicked.

"And then?" Lin Xiao asked with a smile.

He Yonghong shivered. Although Lin Xiao had spoken with a smile, He Yonghong could hear the dissatisfaction in his voice; he knew Lin Xiao was not satisfied with his actions.

"Mr. Lin, what do you suggest we do with this vile creature? Just say the word, and I assure you, you won't be disappointed," He Yonghong said hastily.

Lin Xiao stated indifferently, "Let's start by bankrupting Li Yong's family."

I don't know why Lin Xiao wants to bankrupt the Li Family, but that isn't important. The important thing is to appease him. Right now, even if he told me to kill Li Yong on the spot, I wouldn't hesitate.

"Understood, Mr. Lin. Rest assured, I'll handle this right away!"

Li Yong's face instantly turned deathly pale, and he fell to his knees with a thud.

The inevitable has finally happened. The He Family is a second-tier family in Jinling City. For them, making my family go bankrupt is simpler than drinking water.

"Mr. Lin, I—I was wrong! I'm an idiot! Please, spare our Li Family!" Li Yong begged tearfully.

"Get lost!" He Yonghong roared. "You're nothing! What right do you have to speak to Mr. Lin?"

When Li Yong tried to say more, He Yonghong kicked him directly in the head. With that one kick, Li Yong instantly passed out.

"He Yonghong, take this trash and get out of here. Don't interfere with the bar's business. As for this debt, we'll settle it slowly," Lin Xiao said coldly.

He Yonghong's face was ashen. Despite doing all this, I still haven't been able to appease him. The He Family is likely to follow in the Li Family's footsteps. He was truly unwilling to accept this, but Lin Xiao's words were commands to him. He didn't dare utter a single word of refusal.

He stepped forward, grabbed He Buwei's hair, and began to drag him outside. He Yonghong acted as if he couldn't hear He Buwei's desperate howls and screams.

The farce ended quickly.

Pei Donglai said gravely, "Captain, Bai Chengfeng is upstairs."

"Oh? When did he get here?"

"He's been here for about half an hour."

"Is he with a lot of people?"

Pei Donglai nodded. "Five or six of them. Captain, do you want me to take care of him?"

Although he hadn't known Lin Xiao for long, Pei Donglai knew that Lin Xiao was someone who retaliated for every grievance. Today, Bai Chengfeng had his men blockade the bar's entrance to prevent them from doing business. Lin Xiao certainly couldn't swallow this indignity.

Hearing Pei Donglai's words, Lin Xiao waved his hand.

"No need. You continue to maintain order in the bar. I'll go meet that piece of trash myself."

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