"If you want me to stop paying them protection fees right now, that's impossible. Then wait until you've accomplished this."

"Of course not. It's the grudge between us. Yes, I didn't know Sixth Brother's rules before, and I'm a newborn calf who's not afraid of a tiger! That's why the protection fee has been postponed, and now I don't want to make up for it. I hope you won't make things difficult for my stall in the future, and don't beat up my employees."

"When have I ever caused trouble for your stall? And even assaulted your employees?"

“…”

Now, both of them were confused.

Lin Jiaojiao carefully observed Sixth Brother's expression, which didn't seem fake. "You really don't know?"

"Seventh Brother!"

"Hey, what's wrong, Boss?"

"Go get all the brothers over here! Who the hell messed with Ben Gong's stall without my permission? Didn't I tell you, if anyone dares to mess with their stall, I'll kill them!"

"No one? Boss, please stress this over and over again. Our men will definitely not do it. As for the others, they don't have the guts either!"

"Wait a minute." Lin Jiaojiao felt something was wrong and asked in confusion, "What benefactor?"

The Sixth Brother was stunned for a moment, then slapped his bald forehead in regret: "Look at my broken mouth, I let it slip!"

"What's going on?"

"Oh! Forget it, forget it. Anyway, we've already come to this point. My mother has been sick for a long time and has been to other hospitals, but it was useless. They said she needed a very scarce medicine that was brought back from abroad. In our country, only military hospitals have it. But for someone like me, let alone knowing anyone in the military, it's lucky they don't arrest me. I can only watch my mother getting sicker and sicker. Just two days ago, a man delivered a box of medicine. When I went to the hospital, I saw that he was the one my mother needed. Now my mother is much better. He has only one request, which is to not embarrass your stall."

The military hospital said they would not make things difficult for her.

A face instantly appeared in Lin Jiaojiao's mind!

I immediately understood.

When the seventh brother saw the sixth brother waving at him, he ran out again and called everyone over one by one and asked them again.

"Boss Lin, you saw it all. It really wasn't us. As for the others, if they really dared to cause trouble there, my people would definitely notice it immediately. I've already asked Lao Qi to investigate and see what's going on. Don't worry."

Although Lin Jiaojiao didn't know what was going on, she guessed about 70% of it in her heart. After calming down, she spoke again: "I believe in Sixth Brother's ability to get things done. Since we have to wait, why don't we continue the conversation."

"What? Do you have any other way to make money?"

"Sixth Brother, don't you want to change your identity?"

"What do you mean?"

"I'm sure you're aware of how you and your brothers are perceived by everyone. You place such importance on filial piety, and I believe your mother is a kind woman. Hasn't it ever occurred to you to let her see with her own eyes that her son has become a capable and respected man?"

"Are you criticizing me? I'm already quite respected, I don't need you to be so hypocritical!"

Lin Jiaojiao knew that her topic had touched upon Sixth Brother's concerns, so she stopped wasting time and went straight to the point: "I do have an idea. You can discuss the shareholding issue I mentioned earlier now. Once the national policy is released, all of us vendors will be divided into certain areas, where we can be centralized for easier management. However, the regulatory authorities will definitely not send personnel to deal with this trivial matter, which would be time-consuming, labor-intensive, and expensive. If all the small vendors apply together, it's not impossible to get a council."

"Go on."

"But such a union naturally has to have rules. These rules may affect the interests of a stall owner or boss in the future, so there needs to be someone to keep them in check. Of course, it's not like before, where everyone just follows their own mood. Before the union is established, all the rules should be set. If anyone breaks the rules, the head of the board of directors will be held responsible. That way, it goes without saying that you can maintain them."

"That's a good idea!"

"But the union is just a non-governmental organization. They can't just take money at will. Of course, the protection money has to be stopped."

"Then I've worked in vain?"

"How can it be for nothing? The previous investments are enough to support you brothers. Besides, with this union, you will be a person of status, the union president. In the future, more and more people will do business, and the business will become bigger and bigger. The reputation you accumulate will be your wealth. When the time comes, even if you don't want to invest, people will come to you to invest. If you manage well, the country will take notice and you may even be recruited!"

Sixth Brother was stunned and couldn't help swallowing. He quickly stood up and poured a glass of water for Lin Jiaojiao. He sat down at the table next to her and asked with sparkling eyes, "Is it really possible?"

"If you don't believe me, I can't help you. But Sixth Brother has been in society for so many years, he should understand one thing: opportunities don't come often. If you don't have enough to fight for, you have to eat other people's leftovers. Whoever eats the cake first will get the biggest piece!"

Sixth Brother sat up straight and looked Lin Jiaojiao up and down, his eyes filled with uncontrollable excitement and respect. "Amazing! You're worthy of being a college student. No wonder your business is so successful. Seventh Brother, go to the kitchen—no! Go outside—and order a roast duck. Then go to the state-owned restaurant and have a few delicious dishes prepared. Don't worry, eat first before you leave."

The eighth brother outside the door said with a smile: "Boss, you are so happy that you are silly. Didn't the seventh brother help Boss Lin to investigate the matter?"

"Yes, yes, look at my brain, why don't you go!"

Although the people outside the door didn't quite understand what Lin Jiaojiao said, they believed in themselves and believed that their eldest brother would not make the wrong choice.

If I really become a prominent person following my elder brother in the future, I will definitely get promoted and make a fortune!

Lin Jiaojiao failed to stop him, so she had to sit down and wait for Lao Qi to come back.

"By the way, there are a few things I don't quite understand just now. Can you explain them to me in more detail?"

"Of course no problem, just ask."

"Is this it..." Sixth Brother asked while helping Lin Jiaojiao pour tea, looking humble and eager to learn.

Unfortunately, before he could finish his words, Lao Ba, who had just gone out to buy something, rushed in with a grim expression on his face: "You bitch! You dare to lie to us brothers and our boss? I'm going to kill you today!"

Lin Jiaojiao didn't expect that the person who came in would suddenly pounce on her, and she was so frightened that she wanted to pull her sleeves.

Just when he was halfway through, the guy who had humbly asked for his advice took the lead and pushed his father out: "You are crazy, this is my guest!"

"Brother, this woman is a liar. She's with someone outside..."