ECG -Chapter 136 When You Can Use Your Fists, Don’t Waste Your Words

“Director Xiao, is there something?” The man sitting opposite Xiao Yuan asked respectfully.

“Hmm. By the way, the owner of Suya International Mall is Shen Xueming’s brother-in-law?” Xiao Yuan still sounded indifferent, as if he was just casually asking.

The man was stunned for a moment, then nodded. “Yes. Everyone in Xuecheng knows about it.”

“A friend ran into some trouble at Suya International. I’m going to meet this brother-in-law of his first. Director Zhang, care to come along?” After saying that, Xiao Yuan looked at him.

Cold sweat instantly appeared on Director Zhang’s forehead.

He was conflicted inside: This is not an easy side to choose!

“Alright then. Let’s just pretend we haven’t met today.” Xiao Yuan chuckled, then stood up.

Director Zhang’s heart tightened. What’s wrong with me? I had already thought everything through clearly. Why am I hesitating again now that the moment has come?

Could Xiao Yuan’s backer, Xia Yuan, have reached his current position by being incompetent? And as for himself, in front of Shen Xueming, he had basically been thrown into the cold palace already. If he still hesitated now and didn’t choose the right side, he really would end up sitting on the bench for good!

He stood up with a laugh. “Jia Xiangwen has been arrogant for too long. I don’t feel comfortable letting you go alone.”

“Thank you.”

Xiao Yuan looked calm and carefree, but in reality, before Zhang Wenming stood up, his own heart had also been hanging in suspense.

Bringing Zhang Wenming, this important steward, over to his side was the first move—and the most crucial move at the very beginning of the entire plan!

Zhang Wenming had made one wrong move after another, eventually dragging himself into his current situation. Now he was frustrated and had no chance to advance. Before long, he would be transferred away to sit idle. This was the best opportunity.

Seeing that he had made his stance clear, Xiao Yuan finally relaxed.

He had been keeping an eye on Suya International for a long time. Ever since last year when he learned that his boss would come to the provincial capital, he had started thinking about what excuse he could use to tear open a gap through Shen Xueming’s brother-in-law.

Jia Xiangwen relied on having a powerful brother-in-law. Over the years, he had become extremely arrogant. His mall was notorious for being troublesome and for taking advantage of out-of-town visitors. Locals from Xuecheng basically never went there.

Although Yumeng was not spoiled or arrogant, she had a soft exterior but a stubborn inner personality. If she went there, there would definitely be a conflict.

And that was exactly why he had suggested she go there.

A tiny spark could ignite a raging fire!

…

The two of them walked downstairs from the second floor and headed out.

The tea house owner was a woman in her mid-thirties with an outstanding appearance and figure. She didn’t even raise her head to look at Xiao Yuan. Instead, she stood at the entrance and respectfully saw the two of them out.

The two got into a black Audi A6 and drove toward Suya International Mall.

“Xiangwen, a friend and I are going to Suya International. Are you there?”

“Alright, I’ll be there in ten minutes!”

Xiao Yuan silently watched as Director Zhang called Jia Xiangwen, Shen Xueming’s brother-in-law. The driver in front kept his eyes lowered, focusing only on driving.

After hanging up, Director Zhang casually started chatting.

“When will your wife be transferred here, Director Xiao?”

Xiao Yuan made a troubled expression. “She’s a homeroom teacher at Chunhe Forestry Primary School. Every year she’s been an outstanding teacher in the city. This time, she insists on finishing teaching this class before coming over.”

“Oh, now that’s a real talent! Xuecheng needs excellent teachers like her. How about this? Later I’ll call the provincial education committee and have them arrange for her to enter a key primary school as soon as possible…”

“No, no need to rush. This class won’t graduate until next year.” Xiao Yuan quickly stopped him.

Director Zhang’s chubby face was full of smiles. “Let’s just give them a heads-up in advance and reserve a position. After all, once the family situation is settled, she’ll be able to devote herself fully to her work…”

……

The long-haired saleswoman felt like her wrist was about to break. After shouting several times, tears started streaming down her face.

Lin Hao said coldly, “Stop making a scene. I’ll let go of you if you don’t cause trouble.”

At this moment, the short-haired saleswoman and the one wearing black stockings also ran over.

A few customers who had entered later stood not far away, whispering and pointing while watching the commotion.

“What the hell are you doing? You’re a grown man, how can you hit a woman?” the short-haired saleswoman shouted.

The woman in black stockings didn’t say a word. She spread open both hands and clawed toward Lin Hao’s face.

Seeing yet another person acting wildly, Lin Hao—although he really didn’t want to hit women—could no longer suppress his anger.

He turned his head and dodged her attack, then kicked the woman in black stockings right in the butt.

“Thump, thump, thump!”

The black-stockinged woman staggered forward several steps before falling face-first onto the ground, causing a burst of laughter from the crowd watching.

Lin Hao narrowed his eyes and shouted angrily, “All of you, get the hell out!”

After saying that, he forcefully pushed his hand forward. The long-haired woman, whose wrist he had been holding, was sent stumbling and fell over.

“Yumeng, let’s go!” After saying that, he stepped forward, grabbed Xia Yumeng’s arm, and pulled her toward the exit.

Seeing that both of her companions had been knocked down, yet these two people still wanted to leave, the short-haired woman reached out and tried to grab Xia Yumeng’s long hair.

“Careful!”

“Turn around!”

“Run!”

The crowd started shouting all at once.

Lin Hao turned around and saw the woman lunging over. He forcefully pulled Xia Yumeng back and lifted his foot, kicking the woman hard in the stomach.

Lin Hao hadn’t used much strength. The short-haired woman staggered backward several steps and with a “thump” fell onto the ground. Then she opened her mouth and started wailing, “Ah! Murder! Someone’s killing me!”

More and more customers gathered at the entrance.

The long-haired female salesperson had already gotten up. She was actually quite clever—she went around two rows of clothing racks and ran outside. The customers at the entrance made way for her, and she stood there shouting, “Someone come! Security! Security! There’s a thug!”

The woman’s voice was extremely loud, like some kind of high-pitched opera singer. It seemed the entire floor could hear her.

Before the security guards arrived, another large group of customers came over and surrounded the specialty store completely.

After shouting, the long-haired woman didn’t dare come closer again. The short-haired woman and the one in black stockings were still sitting on the floor. The two women cursed loudly, throwing out all kinds of filthy insults.

“Shut your mouths! Curse one more time and I’ll rip those filthy mouths apart!” Lin Hao hadn’t expected these women to have such foul mouths.

“F*** your mother, try touching me! Your mother’s—” The woman in black stockings was sharp-tongued and fearless. Seeing Lin Hao shout at her, she immediately spewed out another string of vicious curses.

“Slap!”

A loud crack rang out, and everyone froze.

Xia Yumeng stepped forward two paces and stood in front of the woman in black stockings. She raised her hand and gave her a heavy slap across the face. Afraid she might get hurt, Lin Hao quickly moved to stand beside her.

The onlookers were stunned at first, but then a man suddenly shouted:

“Good! That was satisfying!”

“Great slap! This woman’s mouth was way too filthy!” said a woman in her forties.

“Exactly, she deserved it!”

“Beat her properly!”

“……”

The woman in black stockings was dazed from the slap. She opened her mouth and cursed again.

“Slap! Slap!”

Xia Yumeng swung her arm and gave her two more hard slaps. She understood very well that people like this couldn’t be tolerated. As a northeastern woman, when you can use your fists, don’t waste time using your mouth!

After several slaps, she saw Lin Hao standing nearby with his arms crossed. The woman in black stockings finally didn’t dare curse anymore and simply opened her mouth to cry.

…

Yesterday had already been shocking enough. But today’s incident made Lin Hao see this girl in a completely new light.

This was the woman of his, Lin Hao’s.

When she needed to be gentle, she was shy and adorable. When she needed to be fierce, she was a heroine who refused to be outdone by any man!

“Let’s go!” He grabbed Xia Yumeng’s hand. This whole thing was simply too pointless.

“Okay!”

“You two don’t leave…” The short-haired woman, still sitting on the ground and holding her stomach, became anxious and shouted.

Lin Hao glared at her. She was so frightened that she quickly turned her head away.

But before the two of them could reach the entrance—

“What’s going on? Huh? Move aside! Move aside! Everyone move!”

A commotion came from outside. Three young men wearing gray security uniforms pushed through the crowd and walked in.

Lin Hao frowned. This was exactly why he had wanted to leave. He was flying to Shanghai tonight, and if trouble broke out now, there was a good chance it would delay his trip.

But things were always like this—the more you feared something, the more likely it was to happen.

The three security guards looked aggressive. It seemed a fight was unavoidable.

Lin Hao didn’t want trouble, but he had never been afraid of it either. That was true in his previous life, and in this life, he would never back down.

He pulled Xia Yumeng behind him, tilted his head slightly, and whispered:

“If a fight breaks out later, move back. Hurry and call 110, understand?”