Chapter 719: Chapter 710: Old Master Wen’s Methods

It’s really absurd, the current internet is full of hidden talents and experts. I don’t know if it was Manager Cheng and Old Wang who intentionally leaked the information, or if those people are actually that skilled.

Anyway, very soon, Song Chunyan’s detailed information appeared online, even her age, school of graduation, home address, and phone number were all crystal clear. That’s really something.

Internet bullying is something Su Qing hasn’t experienced. Initially because he wasn’t popular, and didn’t have the fame. He wasn’t even qualified to be targeted by online bullies. Later, when he got famous, he had a title as a consultant for Jiang City’s criminal investigation. Being a semi-official figure, people generally didn’t dare to target him. Besides, he was a pet blogger, so how could they target him?

But Song Chunyan reacted very quickly. She immediately went to the hospital, got a registration slip, and claimed she had depression. After all, being bullied online causing depression is just about reasonable.

However, the effect didn’t seem to be very good. After all, these kinds of situations are too common, and people just stopped believing them. Old Lai Jun had been scolded for so long, depressed for so long, and still came out to make money, doing what needs to be done.

Meanwhile, there was new progress on the landlady’s end.

During this period, Han Bin wanted to renovate and reopen, but he was reluctant to renovate, especially since several stores had just been redecorated not long ago. So they came up with an idea after some discussion, which was to change the name of a branch and reopen as a test run.

At first, although the customer flow wasn’t much, there were still some people, which gave Han Bin hope. He thought he might save on renovation costs, but soon he realized the influence of the Wen Family in Jiang City.

The tax office, fire department, hygiene department, and others all took turns coming in, and they also spread the news online about Fengyang Restaurant changing its name, which really overwhelmed Han Bin and the others.

By this time, even if Han Bin were foolish, he would probably know that someone was messing with his family.

After various inquiries, they learned about the Wen Family’s situation. Then they sent gifts, asked friends to intervene, and finally found an elder who had some connection with the Wen Family to mediate and try to apologize to turn the page on this matter. Ultimately, on account of the intermediary, old man Wen agreed to meet.

Han Bin was secretly pleased but was unaware that all this was within old man Wen’s calculations. He was already retired, and in Jiang City, there weren’t really many people who could command respect from him.

The reason for meeting was simply to give Han Bin a lesson.

In the countryside, at the landlady’s ancestral home, on this day, old man Wen specifically came back from his capabilities, leisurely waiting at home for the visitors to arrive, and Wen Jingqi also returned.

Originally, Wen Nanqing was also supposed to come back, but old man Wen didn’t let her, saying it would be fine for her to wait for news at home. Not having this bit of means would mean he truly wasted those years in Jiang City.

"Uncle Wen... I..." Han Bin entered the room with his wife carrying gifts and had just started to speak before old man Wen interrupted, "Do I know you well?"

Han Bin:...

"Chairman Wen, my name is Han Bin. Today, I came to apologize to you and your daughter, Miss Wen. It was our fault a few days ago. I hope you can be magnanimous and not hold it against us small people."

Saying this, he glared at his wife Jiang Guimei, at which the once arrogant landlady of the Fengyang Restaurant quickly bowed:

"Chairman Wen, I was wrong. I shouldn’t have spoken recklessly. Please forgive our family this time. I want to apologize to your daughter in person. As long as it makes you happy, I will do anything!"

To be honest, for someone as proud as her to come out and apologize so humbly was more painful than killing her, but this time she was truly scared and knew she had caused big trouble.

Before coming, her husband had told her that if they couldn’t gain forgiveness this time, they would get a divorce, and she would have to leave with nothing.

Although there is the legal concept of marital property, they had a prenup, and she knew Han Bin had the means to leave her with nothing.

For someone who had enjoyed luxury for so many years, leaving with nothing was more painful than dying, so she was scared, very scared.

Their posture was very low, you could say they were almost groveling, just short of kneeling.

But in response, old man Wen calmly took a sip of tea and said, "Don’t. Your wife is impressive, saying she would take my granddaughter’s life. What does your family have to fear from this? As for apologizing to my daughter? I think forget it, I’m afraid my daughter won’t be able to eat seeing her."

Upon hearing this, Wen Jingqi’s shoulder twitched, and he hurriedly picked up his cup to drink tea. He knew that his father was now putting on a show, and this time Han Bin’s family would not get away unscathed.

After all, if his family went all out, the other side wouldn’t even have the chance to meet, but since they met, they’d better prepare for a significant price to pay.

The situation on Wen Jingqi’s side was naturally seen by the other three people around, making old man Wen glare at his own son, scaring Wen Jingqi into sitting upright.

"Chairman Wen... this time it was really our ignorance of the rules, being too presumptuous. Please give us a chance to compensate..." Han Bin quickly spoke up.

His wife, Jiang Guimei, also explained on the side: "Sir, this time it was me who was muddle-headed, it was my loose mouth. Our family is willing to compensate, just name a price..."

As soon as these words came out, Han Bin knew it was bad, and couldn’t help but shout out: "Presumptuous! You despicable woman, shut up! How can you talk to Chairman Wen like that? If you can’t speak properly, keep your mouth shut!"

Jiang Guimei felt wronged, thinking that she has already apologized and softened, almost to the point of kneeling, what more does he want? Isn’t it just about money? Let’s all be straightforward, and get this matter resolved as soon as possible.

Sure enough, hearing these words, a hint of coldness flashed in the old man’s eyes, and his tone became notably gloomy: "Oh? Boss Han, do you think our family is short of the couple of bucks you offer?"

Although it was Jiang Guimei who spoke, the old man addressed Han Bin, not sparing Jiang Guimei a glance.

He could gauge what kind of woman she was at a glance, not even worth getting angry over.

"Chairman Wen, it’s not like that, please let me explain..." Han Bin quickly spoke, sweat appearing on his forehead.

But he was interrupted by the old man who raised his hand and said: "No need, speaking with you all seems redundant. Since your wife has made her point so clearly, let’s talk about conditions. We’re all businesspeople, let’s be direct."

Seeing this situation, Han Bin cursed his wife in his heart to high heaven, thinking she was clearly an imbecile. Had he known this, he wouldn’t have brought her today.

Yet now he had no choice but to follow up on the old man’s lead: "You say it, I’m listening. No matter what, this is our family’s fault, and we’re willing to make compensation!"

"Good, since your wife said she’s the boss of Fengyang Restaurant, and your family is wealthy, I won’t bother with your other businesses. As for the restaurant, you shouldn’t open it in Jiang City anymore, go develop elsewhere. As for the various restaurants, my Wen Family will acquire them. As for the price, don’t say I am being ruthless; I will acquire them at 30% of their value. Then, take the money and leave!" The old man spoke indifferently, making Han Bin tremble all over.

Acquisition, he never expected the other party would want to outright acquire his business. Although he had other ventures in Jiangcheng City beyond the few restaurants, they were indeed the core, the lifeline, so to speak.

With just one sentence from the old man, not only did it cut off his avenue for continuing business in Jiang City, but even the acquisition price was only 30%. What is this, if not a death sentence for him?

So without thinking, he blurted out: "Impossible, that’s impossible! To make me give up Jiang City, and acquire at 30%? Chairman Wen, don’t you think that’s too excessive? My wife and your daughter just have a minor disagreement, is this necessary?"

When Jiang Guimei heard this, she too was immediately infuriated, but after the lesson learned earlier, she refrained from speaking. However, she thought that at worst, if it comes to a stalemate, what can their family do, no matter how powerful they are? Can they really drive them out of Jiang City in today’s society? It’s not like the old days when lives could easily be lost, so she wasn’t too concerned.

In response, the old man calmly said, "Minor disagreement? Heh~ let’s treat it as such. As for whether it’s possible or not, you know it in your heart, otherwise you wouldn’t have come today.

As an old man, I have a bit of face in Jiang City’s business circles. You can forget about your restaurant operating anymore. Eventually, they’d just sit idle and collect dust, and don’t think you can sell them off on the cheap. Your restaurant chain is substantial, not many can take it on; I have my ways to tie them up, so even if you go to another city, I will keep a watch on you, just to make sure life isn’t too smooth for you.

Of course, you can also aim at my son’s company if you have the capability!"

The current society appears peaceful, but competition still thrives, especially among companies, sometimes even brutally, only these forces are invisible to common people.

That such a situation could happen implies they are on entirely different playing fields. As long as the old man is willing to pay a price, he can certainly achieve these goals.

Han Bin realized this too, though the room wasn’t hot, he was already drenched in sweat.

"Chairman Wen, I..."

"Alright, I’m tired. Boss Han, how about going home and thinking it over for a week, then give me an answer? Besides, I’m getting on in years, I don’t have the energy to play these trivial games with you, so let’s leave it at that," said the old man, taking a sip of tea.

On the side, Wen Jingqi, observing well, stood up: "Boss Han, my father is tired, please."

"Oh, and do take your things with you. Our family doesn’t need them, no need to benefit from your expense!"

Compared to Jiang Guimei’s shouting and unreasonable chaos, the Wen family’s methods were far superior. With smiles, and even the tone wasn’t overly stern, yet just a few light words could strike directly at the roots, causing significant harm.

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