Of course, Tang Ping didn't mention that Bald Yong had a musket. It wasn't because he was concerned about chivalry, but because if things got out of hand, he wouldn't be able to escape responsibility.
After hearing this, Li Xiang was immediately filled with righteous indignation and said, "This is outrageous! How can you not call the police when something like this happens? And you're even trying to hold a tea ceremony? Do you think this is still the old days of the underworld?"
Tang Ping said helplessly, "Officer Li, it's not that I don't want to call the police. I did call the police, and you police can come once, but can you guard my internet cafe 24 hours a day? As soon as you leave, they come back to cause trouble. How are we supposed to do business? I have no choice. It's so hard to do a legitimate business."
Li Xiang still had a sour face.
An Xin, however, seemed to understand Tang Ping's situation. He smiled and said, "Alright, stop complaining. No matter what, call the police if you need anything in the future. If the local police station doesn't respond promptly, just call me, okay?"
"Okay, Officer An, I'll do as you say."
Tang Ping nodded, got into the car, and prepared to leave.
An Xin then asked, "Is that the Tea House near Lovers' Street an old establishment?"
"right."
An Xin immediately beckoned Li Xiang to get in the car.
Li Xiang said somewhat reluctantly, "Everyone's already run away, what's the point of going?"
"The person may have escaped, but the evidence is still there. This bald-headed Yong caused trouble just a few days after being released; he clearly hasn't been properly disciplined."
In the early hours of the morning, in a corner of the old factory street, Tang Ping saw Zhong Asi, who was covered in blood: "How are you? Are you hurt?"
"It's alright, it's all someone else's blood."
Zhong Asi smiled calmly, flicked the bloodstains off his body, and said, "Boss, just give me some money, and I'll help you take down Bald Yong."
"No need, murder is illegal. Ah Si, I don't want to get my hands dirty, do you understand? Take this money and buy some nutritional supplements!" Tang Ping patted Zhong Ah Si on the shoulder and gave him another thousand yuan as payment for protecting him this time.
"Okay, the boss's word is final."
Zhong Asi smiled, took the money, and turned to disappear into the darkness.
Tang Ping didn't dare go home, but went straight back to his residence, not wanting his mother Zhou Xiaofeng and aunt to worry.
Li Qiang and Li Hui didn't go back either; everyone gathered together, and now they're all in the same boat.
"Brother Ping, Bald Yong has declared that he's going to fight us to the death. That bastard's a hothead, and now a lot of people in the underworld have heard about it, so no one's willing to help us."
"This can't go on. The record store can't open, and the internet cafe can't be renovated. Ping, what do we do?"
The two brothers each said one sentence.
Tang Ping, clutching his hair with both hands, a cigarette dangling from his lips, looked utterly distressed. He said, "Damn it, this Bald Yong is really giving me a headache."
There was no other way; he was a businessman, and it wouldn't be worth it to fight to the death with a thug like Bald Yong.
But backing down won't work either. Bald Yong is too greedy. If we give in this time, what will happen next time someone gets jealous of the internet cafe's business?
Is there any way to subdue this bald man Yong in one go?
"You guys go to sleep first, I'm going out for a walk. Don't worry, things will work themselves out. I have a way to deal with him!"
Li Qiang and Li Hui were clearly at a loss, and as the leader, Tang Ping, even if he had no other ideas, would first try to stabilize morale.
After coming out, Tang Ping went up to the rooftop, smoked a cigarette, and pondered a solution.
"Hey, Ping, come up here and get some fresh air!" Gao Qiqiang suddenly called out from across the rooftop.
"Brother Qiang."
Tang Ping greeted him and offered him a cigarette.
Gao Qiqiang must be under a lot of pressure right now. He killed Xu Jiang's son, Xu Lei, and now both the legitimate and criminal worlds are looking for the murderer.
“I have this, but I can’t smoke.”
Gao Qiqiang held up the bag of coffee in his hand and said with a smile, "Is it because of Bald Yong? Actually, to deal with this kind of person, you have to be more ruthless than him and make him afraid of you, then everything will be fine. Of course, there is another way: since we can't beat him openly, we can use the power of the masses."
"The power of the masses?" Tang Ping asked in confusion.
Gao Qiqiang said with a smile, "Yes, public opinion. Officer An told me to read more books, and I've been reading Sun Tzu's Art of War recently. I feel that sometimes, public opinion is more effective than killing people. Hehe, I was just saying it casually, Aping, don't take it seriously."
Upon hearing this, Tang Ping's eyes lit up.
Yeah, there's no need to personally confront a madman like Bald Yong. That would be like throwing porcelain against clay.
Thinking of this, Tang Ping was about to thank Gao Qiqiang, but the other party had already left.
It's alright, there's plenty of time. Gao Qiqiang is a pretty good person.
The next morning, Tang Ping called Meng Yu to make an appointment.
The two met at a coffee shop. Meng Yu was wearing a black mini skirt with a beige coat tied with a belt, making her look exquisite, elegant, and very feminine.
It is indeed beautiful.
If we're talking about the most beautiful character in the movie, it has to be Meng Yu; she has a real goddess vibe.
Tang Ping couldn't help but take a second look.
Meng Yu, biting her straw, blushed slightly, rolled her eyes at Tang Ping, and said, "Didn't you say you wanted to see me? Why are you drinking coffee the whole time?"
Tang Ping laughed and said, "It's all because you're too beautiful that I forgot about the important matter."
He spoke with such sincerity that it was impossible for anyone to feel any aversion to him.
Meng Yu said coquettishly, "Get lost! Are you going to tell me or not? If you don't, I'm leaving."
"Okay, let's get down to business."
Tang Ping explained his plan.
After hearing this, Meng Yu exclaimed in surprise, "There are still such lawless people in Jinghai? Humph, no wonder that bastard An Xin is so busy, there are just too many bad guys to catch."
"So, are you interested?" Tang Ping asked.
Meng Yu thought for a moment and said, "The material is good, but if I help you, I'm using my position of authority. What's in it for me?"
"I'll treat you to hot pot."
"make a deal!"
The two quickly reached an agreement and made a promise with a high five.
That afternoon, the internet cafes on Tangping Lovers' Street began renovations again.
The workers were initially a little worried, but Tang Ping assured them that if anyone caused trouble, they only needed to protect themselves. If they were injured, Tang Ping would cover all medical expenses, as well as compensate them for lost wages and emotional distress.
To be honest, it's common for workers to get injured on construction sites these days. Some unscrupulous bosses won't even pay for work-related injuries. Tang Ping is generous and keeps his word, so the workers are naturally enthusiastic and not afraid of those troublemakers.
Sure enough, less than two hours after work started, Bald Yong and his men stormed in again, smashing everything in their path. He arrogantly shouted at the workers, "Did you ignore what I said last time? I told you not to start work, or I'd smash it all up every time you did. Don't you understand?"
Tang Ping wasn't there, but Song Lili was at the front desk. She angrily said, "You gangsters are completely lawless! What right do you have to threaten our workers and smash our shop?"
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