A special task force was established to investigate a major counterfeit liquor case in the provincial capital. Feng Dali from the College Branch Bureau was appointed as the task force leader, and joint enforcement actions were carried out with multiple departments, including the Industry and Commerce Bureau.

The general agent of Sanhua Liquor Industry, Shuailong Liquor Industry, has been shut down, and the person in charge, Qian Shuailong, has been placed under investigation.

After half a month, the case was featured on the provincial capital's news broadcast.

Qian Shuailong manufactured and sold counterfeit Sanhua brand liquor, with a total sales amount of 120,000 yuan.

According to the law, he will be sentenced to imprisonment for up to two years.

Meanwhile, major newspapers in the provincial capital published detailed reports, and the industry and commerce department even listed the sales channels for counterfeit liquor.

That afternoon, Lao Sun and Lao Wang went shopping at Huihuang Supermarket.

Old Sun picked up two bottles of Green Three Flowers from the shelf. "Old Wang, this wine is delicious. Let's drink this tonight."

"Don't buy it here." Old Wang put the wine back on the shelf and said softly, "Didn't you read the newspaper? Even Huihuang sells fake Sanhua wine."

"What? This can't be!" Old Sun stared wide-eyed. "A supermarket as big as Huihuang sells counterfeit alcohol?"

Old Wang nodded. "All the stores selling fake Sanhua products have been exposed, and the first one was Huihuang Supermarket."

"Damn it," Old Sun cursed under his breath, "Green Three Flowers is to my liking; I don't like other wines."

Old Wang said softly, "Let's go to Brothers Tobacco and Liquor Store. They never sell fake alcohol there, and Brothers isn't on the exposed list."

The two walked and talked, and Wang Cheng overheard their entire conversation.

Wang Cheng turned and went to the gold shop area, whispering to Huang Yueling, "Sister Yueyue, we've been implicated by Qian Shuailong."

"I'm going to find the boss," Huang Yueling said, and hurried to the boss's office.

Soon, Huang Yueling finished her report and said with a tearful face, "Dad, Wang Cheng said this is collateral damage."

Huang Ran smiled wryly, "Xiao Ling, didn't I tell you not to give Wang Cheng a friendly look?"

"Dad, why?" Huang Yueling scratched her head. "I feel he's a really nice person."

Huang Ran shook his head. "I've investigated. He's Wang Peng's younger brother, but the two brothers are sworn enemies. Wang Peng once warned you not to trust handsome men who are good at sweet talk; Wang Cheng is that kind of person."

“Dad, you’re wrong. He’s not good with sweet talk,” Huang Yueling said with a smile. “He’s very obedient.”

Just then, someone knocked on the door. Huang Yueling turned around, opened the door, and left the office.

The visitor was Huang Ran's secretary, Huang Tianlin.

"Boss, all the beverage suppliers... have resumed normal supply to Wang Peng. His methods are too ruthless."

"He first got Qinghe Winery under control, then used the drunk driving check to get Sun, and finally asked the industry and commerce department to get Qian."

"The owners of beverage companies are all shady characters; they were scared off by Wang Peng's methods."

After saying all that in one breath, Huang Tianlin was prepared to be the punching bag.

The boss has become a laughing stock in the business world; the elephant didn't trample the venomous snake, but instead got poisoned and bitten on the nose.

The air was very quiet, and soon, Huang Tianlin's nose was covered in a layer of cold sweat.

"Tian Lin, don't be nervous. Victory and defeat are common in war." Huang Ran chuckled. "I know, you can go ahead and get back to work."

"Yes, boss." Huang Tianlin felt as if he had been granted a pardon and hurriedly left the office with his head down.

Huang Ran's smile vanished instantly, and as the door closed, he kicked over the antique vase on the table.

Crash! The vase shattered into pieces.

His face contorted in a ferocious grimace, his fists clenched. "Fine, fine, fine! Wang Peng, I'm going to use my full strength against you."

At the Brothers Tobacco and Liquor Store on Xueyuan Road, Lao Wang and Lao Sun bought two bottles of Green Three Flowers cigarettes, and Du Lei gave them their change.

Wang Peng glanced at their Brilliant Shopping Bags and said with a smile, "Brothers, doesn't Brilliant sell Sanhua?"

Old Wang said, "Sell? I dare not buy it. What if I buy fake wine?"

Wang Peng smiled slightly, cheerfully offering them cigarettes, clearly in a very good mood.

Their reputation for genuine products has spread, and they've already secured a thriving business.

He decided to start with liquor, gradually grow stronger, and eventually destroy Huihuang.

Old Sun said, "Sanhua has become synonymous with fake liquor. I bet the owner of Sanhua would love to eat Qian Shuailong alive."

"Uncle, you're right," Du Lei said with a smile. "Sanhua Liquor has been ruined by that Qian guy. The best outcome is a sharp drop in sales, and the worst outcome is that it will be forced to withdraw from the provincial capital. If I were the owner of Sanhua, I would absolutely hate Qian Shuailong to death."

“If I were the boss, I would hate it too,” Old Sun said. “Brother Peng, I still feel more at ease buying your wine.”

"Haha, thanks for your trust." Wang Peng sneered, "I have the utmost contempt for those who sell counterfeit alcohol. Industrial alcohol mixed with cold water is deadly."

After chatting for a few more minutes, Lao Wang and Lao Sun said goodbye.

Du Lei said, "Brother Peng, Huang Hao's case goes to trial tomorrow. Should you go or should I go?"

“Let’s go together,” Wang Peng said. “I want to see Huang Ran’s true colors; he must be very angry.”

Wang Peng changed the subject, "Brother Lei, I'm thinking of becoming the general distributor for Sanhua Liquor. What do you think?"

"No way! My brother!" Du Lei's eyes widened immediately. "The agency fee for Sanhua is 150,000 yuan. We don't have that much money."

Sanhua Wine is a well-known brand in the neighboring province and enjoys a small reputation nationwide. We are now seeking distributors across the country.

The conditions for becoming the provincial capital's general agent are a one-time franchise fee of 150,000 yuan. For every 150,000 yuan worth of wine sold by the agent, 30,000 yuan of the franchise fee will be refunded, until the full amount is refunded.

“Brother Peng, you can only raise enough for the franchise fee if you mortgage your car and house. The key is that you also need to prepare 150,000 yuan for inventory.” Du Lei said with a wry smile.

"Those were the conditions before. Now, well, don't worry, Sanhua Winery will come to us on its own initiative." Wang Peng sneered.

"How could that be?" Du Lei hurriedly shook his head. "Brother, we don't have that kind of strength."

"Don't underestimate you, and don't underestimate me either. Just you wait and see." Wang Peng patted his shoulder and got up to leave.

The Santana sped away, while Du Lei remained in a daze.

"There are too many powerful wine merchants in the provincial capital. How could Sanhua possibly choose an unknown sister store? Brother Peng, you are too confident."

Du Lei shook his head and continued reading the magazine in his hand.

The next morning at 10 a.m., the College District Court heard Huang Hao's arson case.

Du Lei and Wang Peng sat in the plaintiff's seat, while their lawyer accused the defendant of heinous crimes.

There were many people sitting in the audience. Wang Peng spotted Huang Ran and his daughter out of the corner of his eye, as well as Wang Cheng sitting in the corner.

An hour later, the judge began to pronounce the sentence. Huang Hao was sentenced to eight years in prison because he had received Wang Peng's forgiveness.

After the court hearing ended, Wang Peng left the courtroom and met Huang Ran at the main entrance.

"Mr. Wang, you've gone too far," Huang Ran said. "Do you know what our competitors think of you?"

Wang Peng shook his head. "Our ancestors taught us that flies don't land on eggs without cracks. Qian Shuailong brought this upon himself."

"Hmph." Huang Ran sneered, "As our ancestors said, leave a way out for others, so you can meet again later."

“Mr. Huang, I gave him three chances, but he didn’t seize them,” Wang Peng said. “Ultimately, it’s because you’re sabotaging him. Do you know what our competitors think of you?”

"Wang Peng!" Huang Ran's expression suddenly changed, and he sneered, "Young man, don't be too arrogant!"