Chapter 2235 - 2436: If You Don't Pay, Your Stuff Gets Tossed!!!

Looking at everyone's puzzled expressions, Hao Jian chuckled, thinking this was the best look. When the answer is revealed later, it'll probably look even better. As the saying goes, "Watch the game without speaking," and though he's part of the situation, he stays silent, letting everyone guess.

The Innkeeper, puzzled by Hao Jian's mysterious actions, speculates on what this kid is up to, feeling a bit anxious and afraid. Reflecting on the situation, he thinks, "It's just a kid anyway, not fully grown yet. I've been navigating society for so long; how could I possibly be intimidated by him?" Thinking this, he became much calmer.

He then gave Hao Jian a dismissive smile and said to everyone, "Either pay more or get lost. I'll give you ten minutes. If you don't pay or take your stuff by then, don't blame me for tossing things out."

His words were arrogant, but Hao Jian found it amusing. The previously restless group quieted down after Hao Jian's mysterious move, wanting to see how he would handle the situation. Everyone sat quietly, waiting.

If this matter isn't resolved perfectly, tomorrow's activities will undoubtedly be affected, impacting Li Weiwei, the class teacher, as well as Hao Jian and Zhang Danlin, the organizers and leaders. It could even affect the class's unity and collective sense of honor.

This issue seems small but is actually quite significant, needing careful resolution. If not handled well, it could lead to considerable trouble later. Hao Jian glanced at Li Weiwei and saw her calm demeanor, as if it had nothing to do with her. It's unclear whether she's indifferent or has too much faith in him to handle it, which makes her so calm.

Hao Jian smiled slightly and looked reassuringly at the worried Zhang Danlin, patting her back and saying, "Don't worry, this will be resolved soon, no need to worry."

Zhang Danlin nodded, somewhat trusting Hao Jian, although she couldn't help but feel anxious inside.

At that moment, Xiaohai, unable to hold back, rushed over and patted Hao Jian's shoulder, asking, "Hey, can this issue be resolved? I'm dead tired and want to sleep."

Hao Jian smiled, whispered in Xiaohai's ear. Upon hearing, Xiaohai perked up, looking delighted. Though she was drowsy, she immediately perked up and chuckled. Hao Jian motioned her to keep quiet. Xiaohai, gleefully, ran off to the side.

The Innkeeper, although he looked down on Hao Jian, couldn't help but glance over, confused and unsure of what was happening.

Then, like Li Weiwei, Hao Jian sat on the nearby sofa, even propped his legs up, waiting confidently for things to unfold.

Meanwhile, Fatty Hu Lai and Zheng Jun, following Hao Jian's orders, were busy in the Ancient Town. Hao Jian wanted them to find none other than Liu Qiangdong, whom they encountered that afternoon. Although not initially concerned, recalling the Innkeeper's arrogance and afternoon events, Hao Jian had an epiphany about fighting fire with fire.

If you're playing dirty, I'll play dirty too. You want to do business, so I'll get the town hooligans to deal with you. As the saying goes, "King Yan is easy to evade, Little Ghosts are hard to deal with." You want to do business, but hooligans have nothing to do day-to-day; if suddenly tasked with dealing with you, wouldn't they gleefully comply?

At the time, Liu Qiangdong even claimed he'd climb mountains and cross seas for him, though not necessary, but he's likely to lend a hand anyway. From the afternoon situation, it's clear he wasn't lying.

So, Hao Jian told Fatty Hu Lai and Zheng Jun to find Liu Qiangdong in town and ask him to bring his brothers over to help. He's likely to come right away upon receiving the order.

People like him probably won't go to other places except internet cafés, pool halls, and bars. Coincidentally, it's their nightlife time, and today he's been abandoned by both a woman and brothers. Finding him now is straightforward.

Hao Jian already had a target in mind, told the guys. They immediately understood.

Hao Jian's first target was the bar. A bar in a place like the Ancient Town won't compare to those in big cities, with much smaller scale and facilities, but given the tourist influx and development needs, a small town certainly has bars.

On one hand are bars and internet cafés with modern vibes, on the other is the quiet, peaceful town atmosphere.

This time, cigarette-smoke guy Liu Qiangdong was definitely upset and sad, making going to an internet café for games realistic, but night market BBQ and drinking unlikely; the most plausible option was going to a bar to drink away sorrows. So, they went straight to the bar first.

Finding a bar is easy; simply ask any person on the street. The Ancient Town is small enough, with one bar everyone knows the location, so it's not hard to ask.

Soon, Fatty Hu Lai, Zheng Jun, and the others rushed into the bar. After searching around, although they didn't know what Liu Qiangdong looked like, with his reputation in the town, they could find him easily by asking around.

Soon, Fatty Hu Lai and the group targeted a youth drinking alone, moving to the bar's rhythm, surrounded by six or seven people, including girls. They immediately walked over.

Fatty Hu Lai said to Liu Qiangdong, "Our Brother Hao is looking for you!"

Liu Qiangdong stopped moving and frowned, asking, "Who's Brother Hao?"

His tone had a hint of displeasure, of course. With so many little brothers around, he was initially unhappy but got cheerful with dancing, yet suddenly some kids said Brother Hao was looking for him… Anyone would likely feel upset.

Then, as Hao Jian instructed, Fatty Hu Lai conveyed the message. Upon hearing it, Liu Qiangdong's expression changed immediately, with a "bang," he tossed the wine bottle he held to the ground, shattering it, urgently saying, "Where is he now, take me to him!"

Fatty Hu Lai smiled, the group quickly leading Liu Qiangdong out of the bar heading to the inn, with Liu Qiangdong closely following along with six or seven of his guys.

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Hao Jian sat on the sofa casually, and at this point, the Innkeeper got up, glanced around at everyone, walked in front of Hao Jian, and said smugly, "Ten minutes have passed. Are you paying up or packing your things and leaving?"

His smugness was justified; he'd used this scam on guests before, and regardless of initial displeasure, guests would eventually pay up. Thus, he didn't believe Hao Jian could come up with something different now; they would have to pay to stay at his inn or have nowhere to stay.

Hence his confidence and smugness.

But Hao Jian slowly lifted his head, coldly saying, "Not in a rush, wait a bit!"

"Wait?" the Innkeeper exploded, "Wait for what? I'm telling you, pay now or leave, otherwise I'll call people to toss your things out."

He wanted to scare Hao Jian, and it worked many times before; scare people, issue resolved, and he could laugh counting his money.

But Hao Jian was still nonchalant, "No rush, wait a bit!"

The Innkeeper was thoroughly infuriated, pointing at Hao Jian, saying, "Wait for what? I'll call people to throw your things out now. Where will you stay tonight?"

A bunch immediately stood up, glaring at the Innkeeper, yelling, "You dare! If you dare throw our things out, we'll smash your shop today."

The students from Yawen are either wealthy or academically excellent. So, faced with such a conniving businessman, they naturally erupted. They all have some influential background, smashing a black-hearted merchant's shop is nothing.

The Innkeeper laughed, saying, "You've got guts to smash! See if you can afford it."

He still viewed these students as easy targets.

At this moment, Hao Jian waved to stop them, saying, "Don't be impulsive!"