The basement was dimly lit and filled with smoke.
The pungent smell mixed with the odor of cheap alcohol made people feel nauseous.
This is Brother Long's secret hideout, a corner that can't see the light of day.
"Black Panther," "Viper," and several other notorious gang leaders all gathered here.
They all looked fierce and menacing, and their bodies were covered with scars.
That was a symbol of "glory," but also a mark of their sins.
Brother Long sat in the main seat, his obese body sunk into the worn-out sofa like a lump of mud.
"Brothers, I've called you all here today for one thing!"
Brother Long's voice was hoarse and deep, like sandpaper rubbing against sheet metal, which was very unpleasant to listen to.
"That brat Lin Fan doesn't know what's good for him and ruined my plans! I won't swallow this!"
He took a deep drag on his cigar, exhaling a thick cloud of smoke that obscured his face, leaving only his eyes gleaming with a fierce light.
"Brother Long, what do you say? We'll all do as you say!" a burly man with a face full of scars and a black panther tattooed on his arm said in a deep voice. He was "Black Panther." This man was known for his ferocity and brutality, and he kept a group of desperados under his command. He was Brother Long's right-hand man.
"Yes! Brother Long, just say the word, and we brothers will go through fire and water without hesitation!" Another man, thin with sinister eyes like a venomous snake, said in a sinister tone. He was "Viper." This man was cunning and adept at plotting, and was Brother Long's strategist.
"Good! With you saying that, I'm relieved!" Brother Long's thick lips parted in a cruel smile. "That kid Lin Fan thinks he can challenge me just because he has some money and power? He doesn't even know who I, Brother Long, am!"
He paused, looked around at everyone present, and slowly said, "This time, I'll show you what happens if you go against Brother Long!"
"Brother Long, what are you planning to do?" Black Panther asked impatiently, already itching to get started.
Instead of answering directly, Brother Long turned his gaze to Viper: "Viper, what's your idea?"
Viper smiled sinisterly: "Brother Long, dealing with this kind of person head-on might not be the best approach. Lin Fan is now the head of the Lin Group, and he has plenty of men under his command. If we directly confront him, we'll likely suffer losses."
"Then what do you suggest we do?" Black Panther asked impatiently. "Are we just going to let it go like this?"
"Of course we can't just let this go!" Viper said coldly. "We need to plan this carefully and strike at his root!"
"A radical solution?" Brother Long raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean by a radical solution?"
"We can start from the business side," Viper said slowly. "Although the Lin Group is large and powerful, it's not monolithic. We can unite with some companies that compete with the Lin Group to suppress them and make them suffer!"
"That's a good idea!" Brother Long nodded. "However, that's not enough. I want to ruin his reputation so he can never recover!"
“Brother Long is right,” Viper said with a sinister smile. “We can also spread some rumors about Lin Fan to ruin his reputation. Once his reputation is tarnished, the Lin Group’s stock price will definitely drop. At that point, no matter how capable he is, it will be too late to turn the tide!”
"Hahaha...Good! Good! Good!" Brother Long laughed loudly, shaking the dust off the ceiling. "Viper, your idea is brilliant! Let's do it!"
Black Panther, listening with fervor, couldn't help but interject, "Brother Long, what about us? We can't just stand by and watch, can we?"
"Of course we can't let you guys sit idle!" Brother Long said. "Black Panther, take some men to the Lin Group and cause trouble for them. Remember, don't hurt anyone, just make a big splash."
"Hehe, Brother Long, just you wait and see!" Black Panther said with a sneer. "This kind of thing is my specialty!"
Brother Long then looked at Viper: "Viper, you're in charge of contacting those business owners and discussing with them how to deal with the Lin Group."
“No problem, Brother Long,” Viper said slyly. “I’ll make sure they obey.”
"Alright! It's settled then!" Brother Long slapped his thigh. "This time, I'm going to show Lin Fan what happens when you offend Brother Long!"
"Kill him!"
"Yes, kill Lin Fan!"
"Make that brat kneel down and beg for mercy!"
The thugs' emotions were completely ignited. They waved their fists and shouted, as if they could already see Lin Fan kneeling on the ground begging for mercy.
The basement echoed with frenzied shouts, like a pack of wild beasts roaring, sending chills down one's spine.
...
A few days later, in front of the Lin Group headquarters building.
"Lin Group, give me back my hard-earned money!"
"Lin Fan, get out here!"
"A heartless and utterly devoid of conscience!"
A group of people held up banners, waved their fists, and shouted loudly. They looked ferocious and were very agitated, as if they wanted to tear the entire building down.
This group of people were the thugs led by Black Panther. They came to cause trouble at the Lin Group following Brother Long's instructions.
Their goal was simple: to escalate the situation, attract media attention, and create a negative impact on the Lin Group.
The security guards tried their best to stop them, but they couldn't stop these frenzied rioters. Like a swarm of locusts, they broke through the security lines and surged into the building.
"Quick! Call the police!" the security captain shouted hoarsely.
In the chaos, someone called the police, but it would take some time for the police to arrive.
"Bang!"
A stone smashed the glass, and shards flew everywhere.
"ah!"
An employee was cut on the arm by flying shards of glass and screamed in pain.
The scene was chaotic, with screams, curses, and cries mingling together like a symphony of hell.
The employees of the Lin Group were terrified by this sudden turn of events, and they panicked and hid in all directions.
Black Panther stood in the crowd, looking at the chaotic scene before him, a smug smile on his face.
"Brothers, smash it! Smash it hard!" He brandished the steel pipe in his hand and shouted, "Let that kid Lin Fan know what happens when he offends us!"
The thugs went even crazier, wielding sticks and bricks and wantonly destroying everything in the building.
The sounds of shattering glass, tables and chairs falling over, and people screaming... all intertwined to create an apocalyptic scene.
Meanwhile, a commercial war targeting the Lin Group was quietly launched in the market.
"Have you heard? There's a problem with the Lin Group's products!"
"Yes, I heard they use substandard materials, it's not safe at all!"
"My friend bought their product, and it caused problems. He's still in the hospital now!"
All sorts of rumors circulated in the market, spreading rapidly like a plague.
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