"Yang-ge! Give me a black one! I watched your live stream yesterday and now I know what kind of stuff I've been eating all this time!"

"A regular customer shouted loudly."

"That's right! Anything made by Brother Yang is guaranteed to be top-notch! The color is authentic at first glance!"

Golden and crispy white stinky tofu, and black stinky tofu with an oily sheen like ink.

Paired with Zhou Yang's secret sauce and pickled vegetables, the moment it enters the mouth, diners' eyes widen in amazement.

"Mmm—delicious! So delicious!"

"This black tofu absorbs the flavors better and has a richer texture than the white tofu! It's amazing!"

"This is real stinky tofu! It smells awful, but tastes amazing, and the aftertaste is unforgettable! Compared to Brother Yang, those flashy, cheap women are nothing but trash!"

"Hahaha! This is fifty yuan a serving of stinky tofu, how could I possibly rip you off?"

Zhou Yang smiled as he looked at the crowd in line. "Don't worry, everyone. Things bought from me are definitely more expensive, but they're also definitely healthy and delicious!"

"Everyone is welcome to have it tested. As long as you didn't maliciously add any ingredients or let it expire, and if any harmful substances are detected in it, I'll admit defeat!"

He was full of confidence, but his fans and passersby were full of trust.

In less than an hour and a half, all the hundreds of kilograms of stinky tofu were sold out.

The next day, Zhou Yang's "secret recipe stinky tofu" stall opened for business as usual.

The aroma of the homemade "Moyu Stinky Tofu" was still overwhelming, attracting the attention of passersby.

Just as business was about to boom again, several burly men wearing vests, revealing tattoos, and looking like men to be trifled with, strolled over leisurely.

The leader, a scarred man with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, glanced at Zhou Yang sideways and said in an unfriendly tone, "Kid, business is good, huh?"

Zhou Yang kept his hands moving without looking up, and gave a faint "hmm".

He knew perfectly well that these people had ill intentions.

"You were pretty arrogant during yesterday's live stream, weren't you? Cutting off someone's livelihood will get you punished!"

Scarface threw the cigarette butt on the ground and crushed it with his toe.

"I'm just telling the truth."

Zhou Yang finally raised his eyes, his gaze calm and unwavering. "What, are you all here to stand up for those unscrupulous merchants?"

"It's not about getting ahead," another blond-haired man chuckled.

"I just wanted to remind you that there are some things in Jindu that are not your business. If you know what's good for you, watch your mouth in the future and don't make trouble for yourself!"

The surrounding diners were a little agitated at the sight, but seeing the men holding knives, they dared not say anything.

However, some people simply took out their phones and secretly called the police.

Xu Yao nervously tugged at Zhou Yang's sleeve.

Zhou Yang patted her hand reassuringly, then chuckled, his eyes filled with disdain.

"Looking for trouble? Just the few of you?"

He put down the clips in his hand, looked around, and said, "I, Zhou Yang, do business with conscience and with ability!"

"If you think I'm meddling in other people's business, or that I'm easy to bully, before you take action, you might as well search for the name 'Zhou Yang' online and consider whether you're up to the task."

The burly men were stunned, clearly not expecting Zhou Yang to be not only unafraid but also so tough.

A ruthless glint flashed in the scarred man's eyes, but seeing Zhou Yang's fearless demeanor, he began to have doubts.

Who's this kid? Does he really have some powerful backer?

"Search! I want to see what he can find out!"

A henchman next to the scarred man pulled out his phone, clearly dissatisfied.

The others also lowered their heads and started operating the equipment.

A moment later, the underling's expression changed.

From initial disdain, to surprise, then to horror, and finally to a ghost-like fear.

"Holy crap! Brother Dao... this... this kid..."

He was stammering and almost dropped his phone.

"What's wrong? Why are you making such a fuss!"

Scarface frowned and also went over to take a look.

With just one glance, his pupils suddenly contracted!

On the phone screen, the information associated with the term "Zhou Yang" is shocking:

Cullinan luxury car owner, Pagani luxury car owner, river view villa owner, Sinar Mas Group owner, Fu Meng Jewelry SVIP...

Each one was like a heavy hammer blow, striking their hearts hard.

The other side has such power and influence; they're just local bullies, not real dragons!

“Yang…Brother Yang…”

Scarface's facial muscles twitched a few times, and he forced out a smile that looked worse than crying, his attitude completely changing.

"It's a misunderstanding, a huge misunderstanding! We...we were just passing by and saw your business was doing well, so we came to support you, yes, support you!"

The other burly men also nodded and bowed hastily, cold sweat beading on their foreheads.

They were just a bunch of petty thugs who took money to do things, how could they dare to offend such a powerful figure with unfathomable background!

"A bully who preys on the weak and fears the strong."

Zhou Yang's lips curled into a mocking smile. "Get lost. Go back and tell your master that doing business is all about conscience!"

"If you make too much money through dishonest means, be careful you don't get struck by lightning or hit by a car when you go out!"

Scarface and his men's faces turned pale and then red, but they didn't dare to utter a single word and nodded repeatedly.

"Yes, yes, Yang-ge is right! We'll definitely take care of him! We're leaving now, we're leaving now!"

Having said that, the group felt as if they had been granted a pardon and slunk away into the crowd.

Watching their disheveled retreating figures, Zhou Yang sneered inwardly.

These clowns really think he's an easy target.

However, he underestimated the shamelessness of some people.

As soon as the thugs left the crowd, one of them, a shifty-looking guy, pulled out his phone and muttered something menacingly.

"Damn it, if I can't beat you openly, I'll backfire! I'll report you to the ground!"

After saying that, he secretly dialed the urban management officer's hotline to report the incident.

The next morning, just as Zhou Yang and Xu Yao had set up their stall and were about to open for business, several uniformed city management officers came over.

"Boss, check it."

The head of the urban management officers looked serious. "We received a report that you are operating without a license and that the food you are selling poses a health and safety hazard."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yao immediately became anxious: "We have the license! Zhou Yang dares to livestream his stinky tofu; it's the cleanest!"

Zhou Yang remained calm and composed, taking out a stack of documents from his backpack.

"Comrade, these are my business license, health certificate, and mobile stall operation registration card. Please take a look."

The urban management officers took the documents, checked them carefully, and nodded. The documents were complete and the procedures were in accordance with regulations.

"Mr. Zhou, your documents are fine."

The urban management officer softened his tone, "However, since someone has reported this, we still have to act according to the regulations. We remind you to pay attention to standardized operation and ensure food hygiene."

He paused, then said meaningfully, "In business, harmony brings wealth. Sometimes it's best to be forgiving to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yang understood immediately; this was a subtle dig at him.

He smiled and said, "Thanks for the reminder, but I just can't stand those unscrupulous practices that cheat consumers."

"Some people want to make things difficult for me, but I'll make sure they don't get their way."