An excellent technical backbone can provide strong support for the future development of internet cafes.
The two quickly determined the specific direction of the internet cafe—focusing on developing their own games to attract game enthusiasts, while providing one-stop technical support and game training services.
After some discussion, Scarface agreed to find a suitable shop to rent, Chang Jing would fund the renovation, and Scarface and his brother would be responsible for daily operations and technical support.
During the renovation, Scarface's younger brother had already begun developing the internet cafe's first self-developed game. With funding and personnel in place, things naturally became easier, and after more than a month of preparation...
Finally, thanks to the efforts of several people, the internet cafe opened as scheduled.
On opening day, many game enthusiasts flocked to the venue, creating an exceptionally lively atmosphere. Scarface's younger brother's new game is already taking shape, and its future looks promising.
Chang Jing stood in the internet cafe, looking at the bustling crowd. These people were all money-making machines! Internet cafes in this era were like golden hen laying golden eggs, and Chang Jing felt particularly satisfied.
His plan achieved its intended results, and this internet cafe will become an important cornerstone for his expansion into the technology industry.
The next day, Chang Jing came to the internet cafe to check on the situation and found that Scarface's face was a little pale.
Chang Jing asked, "What's wrong? The opening was so successful yesterday, but you look so pale?"
Scarface said with a worried expression, "Young Master Chang, things are a bit troublesome. I just received news that someone is eyeing our newly opened internet cafe, trying to steal our business, and said that if we don't pay 'protection money,' they'll ruin our internet cafe!"
Upon hearing this, Chang Jing's expression immediately turned cold.
At this time, to run an internet cafe business peacefully, one had to deal with organized crime and pay a certain amount of "protection money." Otherwise, it was easy to be harassed by others.
Chang Jing had actually anticipated this would happen, but he didn't expect it to come so quickly.
Chang Jing asked in a deep voice, "How much money do they want?"
Scarface said, "100,000. They said they collect it all year round, which is 400,000 a year. If we don't pay, they'll smash up the internet cafe."
400,000 yuan is not much for Changjing now, but if they keep being charged "protection money", it will be a burden on the long-term development of the internet cafe.
Moreover, Chang Jing hates being threatened and manipulated the most.
Chang Jing slowly said, "Okay, tell them I agree to give them 400,000. But I have one condition: after receiving the money, they must guarantee that they will never bother our internet cafe again. If they dare to ask for protection money again, I, Chang Jing, guarantee that they will be bankrupt."
Scarface was startled and quickly said, "Young Master Chang, it's not good to say such harsh things if word gets out..."
Chang Jing's eyes turned cold as he said, "I mean what I say. Just pass on the message to them. If they agree, the money will be deposited on time. If they don't agree, then tell them not to come to the internet cafe and get in the way anymore."
Seeing Chang Jing's resolute attitude, Scarface dared not persuade him any further and could only reply, "Young Master Chang, please rest assured, I will convey your message. I believe that with your methods, they should not dare to cause us any more trouble."
Chang Jing nodded slightly, already formulating a plan in his mind.
Even thieves have their code of honor. These gangsters not only collect protection money, but they also want to exploit people for a long time. They are truly insatiable.
Since they're blind, they shouldn't blame Chang Jing for taking their eyes off them.
Chang Jing decided that even if they agreed to stop bothering the internet cafe this time, he wouldn't let them off so easily.
Regardless of whether one is in the legitimate or criminal world, if one wants to operate stably and sustainably in this city, one will ultimately have to deal with Chang Jing.
These street thugs should really learn what happens when you offend Chang Jing.
The next day, after school, Bai Mei waited for Chang Jing in her private car at the school gate. When Chang Jing came out, Bai Mei got out of the car and invited him to get in. In the meantime, many students coming and going pointed and whispered among themselves.
"Isn't that Bai Mei from the prestigious school in the city? What's she doing at our school?"
"Haven't you heard? It's said that Bai Mei has taken a liking to Chang Jing from Class 8 of the first year of high school, and she's been chasing after him every day!"
"Really? How could Bai Mei, a school beauty from a prestigious school, fall for someone from our school?"
"This is ridiculous! Someone at our school likes Bai Mei?"
"Chang Jing is incredibly lucky; he actually managed to hook Bai Mei."
Chang Jing looked at the students around him discussing amongst themselves, feeling somewhat embarrassed.
Bai Mei seemed to realize that the scene was a bit exaggerated, but she still smiled and waved, saying, "Chang Jing, get in the car!"
To avoid further gossip, Chang Jing silently got into her car.
After getting into the car, Bai Mei said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I only wanted to pick you up for dinner, but I've caused such a commotion."
Chang Jing shook his head: "Forget it, they've got plenty of gossip anyway, I'm used to it."
Bai Mei smiled and said, "Really? That's good. By the way, I asked you to come out because there's something important I wanted to discuss."
Chang Jing raised an eyebrow and asked, "What is it that's so important?"
Bai Mei said, "Actually, I wanted to ask you out this weekend. We could go to the amusement park, watch a movie, go shopping, and do some fun things. What do you say?"
Chang Jing was a little embarrassed after hearing this. He thought to himself that the internet cafe had just opened and he needed to take care of many things himself. How could he have time to go out and play? But Bai Mei looked so eager that he couldn't bear to refuse her directly.
Just then, Chang Jing's phone rang; it was Scarface calling.
Chang Jing quickly answered the phone. Scarface said anxiously, "Young Master Chang, those people who collect protection money are causing trouble at the internet cafe again. They're all outside right now, saying they have to see you in person, or they'll smash up the internet cafe!"
Chang Jing sneered after hearing this. These guys are really brainless, trying to cause trouble again.
Chang Jing said in a deep voice, "I'll be right there."
After hanging up the phone, Chang Jing said to Bai Mei, "Bai Mei, I have something urgent to attend to. Could you please take me to an internet cafe? We can talk about the weekend another day."
Seeing that Chang Jing suddenly had something to do, Bai Mei didn't want to make things difficult for him any further, so she could only nod and say, "Okay, tell me the address, and I'll take you there now."
Chang Jing gave Bai Mei the address of the internet cafe, and Bai Mei told the driver to start the car. They soon arrived at the entrance of the internet cafe.
Chang Jing got out of the car, and Bai Mei followed. From a distance, they saw more than a dozen people gathered at the entrance, holding sticks and shouting.
Bai Mei was startled and asked in a low voice, "What's going on? Why are there so many people?"
Chang Jing said calmly, "Some idle people come to me asking for money for cigarettes and alcohol."
Bai Mei was even more surprised. Could it be that Chang Jing usually runs a business?
Chang Jing said to Bai Mei, "Wait for me in the car. I'll go say a few words to them and come right back."
Bai Mei immediately said, "No, I can't let you go alone in this situation, in case something dangerous happens. I'll just consider it as helping you. With me here, they won't dare to go too far."
Chang Jing knew that Bai Mei's father was the police station chief, and for a moment he couldn't do anything about her, so he could only instruct her: "Then you must listen to me. If there is any danger, you must leave there immediately, understand?"
Bai Mei nodded. Since Chang Jing agreed, she wouldn't give in easily.
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