mtl008 Chapter 27, 1 electric chapter
Chapter 27, 1 electric chapter
"This man in black is Master Bai, and there are four others..."
Xiao Hongyuan suddenly remembered that there were five masked men in black around Xiao Chen.
This Fifth Master Bai is amazing enough; could the other four be just as formidable?
If that's true, Xiao Chen could roam freely in the South City, unmatched by anyone.
This is something the Xiao family absolutely cannot accept.
"Dad, that's impossible. There must be a reason for this. Don't we know what kind of person Xiao Chen is?" Xiao Yiyi said with a stern face.
It's impossible for her to believe that Xiao Chen is a formidable figure.
She preferred to believe that Master Bai was under some kind of constraint that forced him to help Xiao Chen.
"Fifth Master Bai, I am Xiao Hongyuan, the head of the Xiao family. Do you remember me?" Xiao Hongyuan bowed and said, "You must have encountered some difficulties that led you to protect this rebellious son. You might as well tell me, and my Xiao family is willing to help you get out of your predicament. This rebellious son's life is as worthless as grass, and he is not worth your following."
Master Bai glanced at them sideways with a contemptuous look and said, "All the members of the Xiao family combined are not even worth one of his toes."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Hongyuan and Xiao Yiyi's expressions turned extremely ugly.
This is self-inflicted humiliation...
They couldn't understand what Bai Wuye saw in Xiao Chen that made him so disdainful of even the Xiao family.
"Patriarch Xiao, is this your method?" Xiao Chen revealed a mocking expression, which made Xiao Hongyuan furious.
"Summon the manager of Zhiweiyuan," he ordered.
A moment later, the manager of Zhiweiyuan arrived at the scene.
"Mr. Xiao, what are your orders?" The man asked, his expression obsequious and his manner respectful to Xiao Hongyuan.
Besides valuing the Xiao family's status, Xiao Hongyuan also had a close relationship with the owner of Zhiweiyuan, as they were old acquaintances.
"Today I hosted a banquet for ten celebrities at your Zhiweiyuan Restaurant and asked you to clear the place. Why are there still people here?" Xiao Hongyuan asked coldly, throwing the question to the restaurant.
Zhiweiyuan is a time-honored brand with its own set of rules, and it can choose not to serve customers.
"Gentlemen, this bill is on our side today. Please leave," the manager said to Xiao Chen and Xia Liuli.
He didn't know Master Bai and wasn't afraid.
"Xiao Chen, the restaurant is kicking people out now. If you refuse to leave or get Master Bai to act tough, that's about all you can do. It will only make me look down on you even more," Xiao Yiyi mocked.
"The ten most respected celebrities will be arriving soon. If you dare to cause trouble here, you will be condemned and become the target of public criticism!"
Xia Liuli raised an eyebrow.
The ten most prominent figures in Nancheng are indeed highly respected, all of them being literary figures and scholars. They are very particular about etiquette and are deeply respected by the people. No matter how arrogant Nancheng is, they still have to give them face in public, otherwise it will be difficult to control the situation if they provoke public anger.
Xiao Hongyuan became the head of the Xiao family because he had the strong support of ten prominent figures.
If Xiao Chen angers them, he will surely be disgraced and become a pariah.
"Zhiweiyuan has its own rules. They decide whose business they want to do. What? Are you going to stay here and refuse to leave?" Xiao Yiyi sneered.
Xiao Chen frowned, his face showing displeasure.
"Zhiweiyuan is open for business, but these rules are utterly ridiculous. They don't look like a business at all. They need to be changed," he said unhappily.
"Change it? You think you can just change it like that? Who do you think you are? Do you think you can make decisions for Zhiweiyuan? Do you think Zhiweiyuan is yours?" Xiao Yiyi said, feeling a great sense of accomplishment for successfully disgusting Xiao Chen, as if she had finally gotten her revenge.
The manager chimed in with a mocking laugh, "There are plenty of people who want to change the rules of Zhiweiyuan, but no one has ever succeeded. Young man, next time you should think twice before you speak, lest you make a fool of yourself."
The Xiao family members mocked Xiao Chen for his ignorance and arrogance.
"It's just changing a rule, it's not difficult, I can change it with a phone call." Xiao Chen said calmly, then took out his phone and made a call.
"A phone call? Ridiculous! Stop pretending, acting like you're all that capable!" Xiao Yiyi laughed even louder.
"If a single phone call can change the rules of my Zhiweiyuan restaurant, then I'll serve you with utmost respect and deference," the manager scoffed.
Xiao Chen ignored them.
"Hey, I don't like the rules at Zhiweiyuan in Nancheng. Can you change them?" he said into the phone, then hung up without waiting for a reply.
Xiao Yiyi continued to be sarcastic and say hurtful things, but was ignored, which made her so angry that she bared her teeth and brandished her claws.
"Manager Li, what are you dawdling for?" Xiao Hongyuan said in a deep voice.
"Get them out!" the manager ordered.
"Beep beep beep..." As soon as he finished speaking, his phone in his pocket started vibrating rapidly.
The manager had no choice but to answer the phone.
"What?!" He quickly widened his eyes and exclaimed in disbelief, while waving his hand to stop the waiter who was about to kick him out.
"Yes, yes, yes... I... I understand..." the manager replied in a panic, his face covered in cold sweat.
"Manager Li, what happened?" The Xiao family members all stared at him, completely puzzled.
"Just now, Zhiweiyuan changed hands and was acquired by Hongsheng Company..." Manager Li said slowly.
"What!" Xiao Yiyi's eyes widened, and Xiao Hongyuan's expression changed.
Zhiweiyuan...has been acquired?
Right after Xiao Chen made a phone call...
How can this be?
"What's the background of Hongsheng Company?" Xiao Hongyuan asked incredulously.
"It was founded by Ling Feiyu of the Ling family in the provincial capital. It's located in the South City Science and Technology Park. It's the company that hired Lin Hai with a high salary..." Xiao Yiyi explained evasively.
She hasn't told the Xiao family about angering Ling Feiyu yet.
"The Ling family of the provincial capital!" Xiao Hongyuan was greatly shocked upon hearing this.
That's a powerful family on a completely different level from the Xiao family...
“Hongsheng Company, the Ling family… how could this be…” He looked at Xiao Chen with suspicion and uncertainty.
No wonder the owner of Zhiweiyuan agreed; that's the Ling family from the provincial capital.
With just one phone call from Xiao Chen, Ling Feiyu acquired Zhiweiyuan!
What is his relationship with Ling Feiyu?
Xiao Hongyuan's eyes already showed some fear.
"Thanks to Uncle Lin Hai, I have some connections with President Ling. It just so happens that President Ling has long wanted to acquire a well-known restaurant," Xiao Chen said casually.
Xiao Hongyuan and Xiao Yiyi's faces turned ashen.
Just right... Is it really just right?
"Manager Li, can I change this rule now?" Xiao Chen asked coldly.
"Yes! Of course!" Manager Li bent over, his face almost touching the ground.
"The boss said we'll do whatever Mr. Xiao Chen says!"
He was terrified. Xiao Chen had suddenly become someone who could give orders, so he could only try his best to please him.
"If you think this rule is bad, we'll change it! We'll change it until you're satisfied!"
"No need!" Xiao Chen said in a deep voice, looking at Xiao Yiyi and Xiao Hongyuan.
"These people are never to set foot in Zhiweiyuan again! If they dare to enter, they will be beaten out like dogs!"
The Xiao father and daughter were so angry they felt like vomiting blood.
"Yes!" Manager Li could only answer with a stiff upper lip.
"Gentlemen, please take your people and leave. Zhiweiyuan does not welcome you."
"Get lost!" Xiao Chen said succinctly, uttering just one word.