Chapter 79

Jin Biao stood in front of the fallen hall manager, his face dark with anger: "I told you to treat my VIP guest well, and you dare to act all high and mighty and kick people out here? Are you tired of living?"

The hall manager, who had been slapped silly by Jin Biao, was dumbfounded. How was he to know that the person Jin Biao was inviting was such an unremarkable little figure? Moreover, Jin Biao had told him it was a man and a woman, not five people! He had never thought this person would be Jin Biao's VIP guest.

But he didn't dare say these things. He could only endure the intense pain on his face, get up from the ground, and apologize profusely: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I deserve to die, I have low eyes, I didn't know you were Brother Biao's VIP guests, I deserve to die!"

Jin Biao glanced at Xu Yun with his peripheral vision and saw that he still looked unsatisfied. He immediately kicked the hall manager, sending him flying several meters, scaring the female waitresses so much that their legs went weak.

Even so, no one dared to step in to stop him. Everyone who worked at the International Grand Hotel knew Jin Biao, a person even their boss didn't want to provoke.

"Alright." Xu Yun knew Jin Biao was waiting for him to speak. This punishment should be enough.

Jin Biao spat and said to the hall manager he had just kicked: "I'll tell your boss later, you can quit! You can't even recognize people properly, and you're still a manager? Get lost!"

The beaten hall manager quickly begged for mercy: "Brother Biao, Brother Biao, please, I admit my mistake, I apologize, I deserve to die! Please, Brother Biao, give me a way out, give me a job... don't... don't let the boss fire me!"

Jin Biao didn't care whether the man had a job or not: "Too late! Get lost now!"

"Enough is enough!" Ruan Qingshuang finally couldn't hold back. She was soft-hearted and couldn't bear to see someone with no way out.

Jin Biao was taken aback, looking at this usually weak woman who had suddenly burst out, and he actually felt a bit of admiration.

Xu Yun originally didn't care about the life or death of people like the hall manager, but since Ruan Qingshuang had spoken, he naturally couldn't ignore it: "Jin Biao, since Sister Shuang has spoken, don't go too far."

Jin Biao was taken aback. Although he didn't know why Xu Yun would submit to this woman named Ruan Qingshuang, he still followed her advice: "Today, for Sister Shuang's sake, I won't hold it against you. Consider yourself lucky!"

"Thank you! Thank you, Brother Biao! Thank you, Sister Shuang! Thank you! Thank you!" The hall manager was almost on his knees. He was not only afraid of being fired but also feared that his boss would know he had offended Jin Biao, which could ruin his future in Hedong.

As they passed by the man, Xu Yun said lightly: "The customer is God. As someone in the service industry, understand this. Even if it's a homeless person buying a bun, you should greet them with a smile. This is basic professional ethics."

Only after Jin Biao and the others completely disappeared from the hall manager's sight did he finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Jin Biao, if I beat you up like this, are you planning to take revenge at a banquet?" Xu Yun finally spoke to Jin Biao.

Jin Biao hurriedly said: "Brother, don't say that. I'm a broad-minded person. We became acquainted through a fight. The day my cousin burned down your shop, I will make it up to you today!"

"Jin Biao, don't think you can act recklessly just because of your cousin," Qin Wan'er said coldly.

To be honest, Jin Biao really didn't expect Xu Yun to bring the police, but he still kept a calm face: "Officer Qin, we're all family now, no need to be so confrontational. If you need anything from me, just say it!"

Qin Wan'er turned her head and thought to herself: Who is family with you!

"Jin Biao, since I dared to come, I understand your intentions," Xu Yun smiled slightly. "But if you play any tricks, I won't have the patience to play along."

"Brother, you make it sound so serious. Today, I'm the host, apologizing and introducing you to Ma Pinghai from the north and Wu Lei from the west. They both want to meet the formidable Sister Shuang from the southern district," Jin Biao said with a flowery tongue. "I'm honored to be able to invite all of you."

Xu Yun snorted, his tone slightly dismissive: "Just say what you want to say. Sister Shuang doesn't like beating around the bush."

Jin Biao's lips twitched slightly. Although he was annoyed, he held back. Han Xin could endure the humiliation of crawling under a man's legs, and today Jin Biao would learn to be patient.

The International Grand Hotel was not just a name. The interior was opulent, and the most luxurious private room was breathtakingly lavish.

Crystal chandeliers sparkled like stars, and the solid wood floor was rich and elegant. The large rosewood dining table and chairs were extremely valuable...

Ma Pinghai and Wu Lei were smoking in the room. When they saw Jin Biao bring people in, they both stood up to greet them. To their surprise, the group consisted of five people, including family members...

Xu Yun let Ruan Qingshuang enter the room first. She smiled at the strangers but didn't speak.

Xu Yun was the second to enter the room. He quickly sized up the two men inside. The two leaders who dominated their respective areas were indeed impressive, unlike Jin Biao's arrogance and tyranny. One seemed deep and calculating, while the other was low-key and cautious.

Qiu Yan and Guo Guo followed Xu Yun into the room.

Xu Yun immediately noticed the sudden change in the face of the man who seemed deep and calculating. His pupils dilated instantly.

It seemed this was Ma Pinghai.

Moreover, Xu Yun was almost certain why Ma Pinghai had such a strong reaction to Qiu Yan and Guo Guo. He must know something. Perhaps the Red Scorpion's contact in Hedong City was this man.

Xu Yun believed that the taxi driver Feng Wei wouldn't lie to him when his life was at stake, so he was confident that the Red Scorpion was definitely related to Ma Pinghai.

Ma Pinghai's forehead was already sweating. His tension and excitement were hidden deep inside, but the subtle changes in his expression betrayed him.

"Hmph, I thought it was something else. It turns out it's a gathering of Hedong's top bosses," Qin Wan'er was the last to enter. Seeing Ma Pinghai and Wu Lei, she couldn't help but say coldly, "I shouldn't have come today."

Qin Wan'er's reputation had already spread throughout Hedong City, and Ma Pinghai and Wu Lei had seen her photos in the newspaper and heard about her efforts to eliminate the southern district's criminal forces. They never expected to meet her in such a setting.

This also resolved Ma Pinghai and Wu Lei's doubts about how a woman could rise to power in the southern district. It turned out she had not only the support of a powerful mentor but also the backing of the police.

"Since we're here, let's eat well," Guo Guo didn't have so many thoughts and pulled Qin Wan'er inside.

Ma Pinghai's gaze never left Guo Guo, and his facial expressions were subtle and rich. Xu Yun found it very interesting to watch.

"Are you not going to introduce us?" Xu Yun asked.

Jin Biao didn't hesitate, spreading his palm toward Ruan Qingshuang and saying to Ma Pinghai and Wu Lei: "You've seen the real person now. This is the legendary Sister Shuang from the southern district. She's much more capable than us, unifying the Wenhui and Hongnan districts in just a few weeks!"

Ma Pinghai and Wu Lei both said, "Sister Shuang, nice to meet you, nice to meet you!"

In fact, neither of them was convinced. They thought if they had police protection, they wouldn't lose to a woman. Their rise to power had been very difficult and not easy at all.

"This is Ma Pinghai, the boss of the northern district of Hedong City," Jin Biao introduced, pointing to Wu Lei, "Don't look at Wu Lei's young age; he's the top figure in the western district."

By introducing these two, Jin Biao wanted to show Ruan Qingshuang and Xu Yun that the criminal world in Hedong City wasn't something he could easily control. The divided power structure wasn't something that could be changed in a day or two. They should stay in the southern district and be content.

Ruan Qingshuang had never seen such a scene. The thugs she had dealt with were only at the level of the Three Tigers of the Southern City. Now, she was facing the top bosses of their respective areas, and she didn't know how to start the conversation.

"Young as you are, you can't compare to Sister Shuang, hehe..." Wu Lei laughed dryly. The woman in front of him was only about twenty-six or twenty-seven, and it was hard to see what charm she had to control the southern part of Hedong City.

Regardless, Wu Lei decided to play it by ear. Whoever had the stronger momentum, he would side with them. For him, being a fence-sitter wasn't shameful; avoiding being swallowed up was the key. Moreover, Wu Lei was sure that Jin Biao and Ma Pinghai each had their own plans. In this era, if you don't look out for yourself, heaven and earth will punish you!

Ma Pinghai was slightly distracted. His attention was not on Ruan Qingshuang but on Guo Guo and Qiu Yan. Each time his gaze fell on them, his eyes would flash with excitement.

How could this not make Ma Pinghai happy? Originally, he had shown Jin Biao and Wu Lei photos, but Jin Biao had thrown them away without looking. Now, they had brought the people right to him. If he gave the man living in his house a signal, Jin Biao would be in trouble too...

Originally, Ma Pinghai had planned to turn against Jin Biao and Wu Lei, uniting the north and south to directly pull Wu Lei into their alliance and then eliminate Jin Biao. Now, his plan was unnecessary. Once the powerful man acted, the southern and eastern districts would be leaderless. Then, he and Wu Lei could divide the territory, and the powerful man might even help him, making Wu Lei no match. This way, he could unify Hedong!

No one had ever dominated Hedong's criminal world. The thought of possibly achieving this feat made Ma Pinghai secretly smile.

However, none of Ma Pinghai's subtle expressions escaped Xu Yun's notice. Xu Yun saw all of Ma Pinghai's reactions. Not only Xu Yun but also Qiu Yan noticed something was off. Each time Ma Pinghai's gaze fell on her and Guo Guo, she felt uneasy.

Now, Qiu Yan had only one terrifying thought. Regardless of whether her feelings were right or wrong, she didn't plan to let Ma Pinghai live through the night. Her sixth sense told her that this man was dangerous and must be eliminated.

Jin Biao then introduced everyone and revealed the identities of Ma Pinghai and Wu Lei to the group.