Chapter 72

After receiving the news about the Heavenly King Hall, the hooligans from Jinsha District all rushed over. However, they came quickly and left even more quickly. After being beaten up by Second Fool, they all left in a miserable state. Although Second Fool's attacks were somewhat restrained, it was still easy to imagine that the hospital would be full of people today.

Back in the noodle shop, Wang Guifang, looking at the empty shop, said with a worried face, "Xiaobing, how did we end up attracting so many people? If they keep causing trouble every day, who would dare to patronize our business..."

In fact, what Wang Guifang meant was why Xiaobing had gotten into such trouble. However, since Xiaobing was the manager of the shop and they usually got along well, she couldn't say it so directly.

Xiaobing understood Wang Guifang's concern and smiled, "Don't worry, Aunt Wang. I will resolve this matter soon. I'll go and complete the purchase procedures for the neighboring shop and then expand it. Starting tomorrow, everyone won't need to come. In about half a month, the noodle shop will be rebuilt, and we'll have a grand reopening ceremony. By then, Aunt Li will also be discharged from the hospital and can participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony. I can guarantee that the Little Noodle Shop will become a no-go zone in Jiangcheng, and no one in the entire Jinsha District will dare to cause trouble here again!"

The matter with the Northern Heavenly King had to be resolved. Otherwise, although today's issue was settled, it might only deter them for a few days. These hooligans would find other ways to cause trouble, and it would be impossible to guard against everything.

Damn, the Northern Heavenly King is so despicable. She didn't even show up when I stormed her place, but she spread the word behind my back, making the entire Northern District harass me, leaving me no peace. The most critical part is that I have already alerted the police. If I go to Beizhuang again, it won't be possible, and even if I do, the Northern Heavenly King probably won't show up. I'm in the open, and she's in the shadows. She wants to wear me down with subtle tactics, forcing me to admit defeat and seek peace.

Xiaobing isn't afraid of a fair fight, but he fears that others won't even engage him. After the recent incident, Xiaobing was just about to let everyone go home early when he received a call from Yezi. After answering the call, Xiaobing smiled bitterly, "Yezi, I've been busy these past two days and haven't had time to think about you."

"I know," Yezi's tone wasn't displeased but rather a bit worried, "Raising a ruckus in Beizhuang, Brother Bing, you really don't give anyone a break!"

Xiaobing touched his nose and smiled bitterly, "How did the news spread so fast? You already know what happened yesterday?"

Yezi's tone became serious, "Brother Bing, do you know what Beizhuang is? It's known as the forbidden zone of the underworld in the northern three districts of Jiangcheng. The Northern Heavenly King rules there, controlling the underworld of the northern district, and no one dares to defy her! By destroying the Heavenly King Hall, you've offended a quarter of the underground world in Jiangcheng. Now that the Northern Heavenly King has issued a hit order, even if you are powerful, are you not afraid that those around you will be affected? You came to Jiangcheng to protect Su Xiao, but are you not afraid of involving her? It's easy to avoid a direct attack, but hard to guard against hidden arrows. Are you not afraid of living in constant fear every day?"

Xiaobing smiled bitterly, "So, what do you suggest?"

Xiaobing smiled bitterly again, "Are you suggesting I leave Jiangcheng?"

"If you really leave Jiangcheng, I would be reluctant..." Yezi's voice was sweet and soft, making Xiaobing's heart ripple, wishing he could see Yezi immediately and hold her in his arms.

Xiaobing smiled, "So, what should I do?"

"The best way is to seek peace. Your real goal is to protect Su Xiao, and it's not suitable to create more trouble. Although the grudge between you and the Northern Heavenly King is significant, it doesn't mean that no one can mediate. My father heard about this and has already contacted Lord Hou."

"The four Heavenly Kings of Jiangcheng openly control the entire underground world of Jiangcheng, but in reality, they all serve Lord Hou. Lord Hou is a man with deep thoughts and ambitious goals, gathering the strongest martial forces of the entire Black Province's underworld. Even my father is wary of him. We can discuss more about this later, but in short, these four Heavenly Kings serve Lord Hou and are his four aces, and they are all loyal to him. My father has invited Lord Hou to dine at our home tonight and has also contacted the Northern Heavenly King, specifically asking me to invite you."

"Brother Bing, this is the best opportunity for mediation. The underground world of Jiangcheng is far more complex and terrifying than any other city. Our Ye family is the economic pillar of Jiangcheng, and even in the entire Black Province, we are significant. Lord Hou will give us some face, and he will certainly not let you suffer."

"I understand," Xiaobing's face showed a hint of an unfathomable smile, "Since everyone will be there today, I'll go."

Yezi sighed in relief. She had said so much because she was afraid that Xiaobing's strong personality would make him too stubborn. Hearing Xiaobing's words, she quickly said, "Then I'll send a car to pick you up. Where are you now?"

"I'm at the noodle shop. No need to send a car. I'll take a taxi."

"That's fine. They should be arriving soon, so come early."

"Okay."

After hanging up the phone, Xiaobing frowned slightly and muttered to himself, "Yezi, this time you might be disappointed..."

Xiaobing looked at Wang Guifang, who hadn't left yet, and said, "Aunt Wang, I'm going out with Second Fool. Please lock the door when you leave."

Wang Guifang said, "Okay. Oh, by the way, don't take what I said earlier too seriously... No matter what, you will be the boss of this shop soon, and you're about to become a shareholder. I mentioned these things because I'm worried about the business."

"I know," Xiaobing smiled, "Don't worry, Aunt Wang. I'm not angry... Besides, as you said, after the expansion, I will be one of the bosses of this shop. I'm happy when the business is good, and I like having employees who care about the shop. I'll go call Second Fool. Aunt Wang, you should also tidy up and go home early."

Xiaobing went to the rest room and saw Second Fool snoring loudly on the bed. Xiaobing smiled and kicked Second Fool's butt. Second Fool immediately jumped up from the bed, jumped down, and asked in surprise, "Who is it? Who is it?"

When he saw it was Xiaobing, Second Fool rubbed his sleepy eyes and said weakly, "Why did Brother Bing kick my butt!"

Xiaobing laughed, "I'm taking you to a dinner party. Are you coming?"

Second Fool's eyes lit up, and he smiled foolishly, "Good kick, I'm coming, I'm coming."

Second Fool followed Xiaobing out of the noodle shop, smiling foolishly all the way. They called a taxi and arrived at the Ye family estate.

As they entered the hall, a servant bowed respectfully to Xiaobing and said, "Mr. Xiao, the dinner has just started. My master asked me to invite you to the dining room."

"Lead the way."

The Northern Heavenly King had sent people to cause trouble multiple times. Xiaobing agreed to come because he felt it was time to meet this woman. More importantly, in front of so many important figures, Xiaobing planned to do something.

When they reached the dining room, Xiaobing immediately stopped and looked at a middle-aged man in his forties first. At the head and tail of the dining table, one seat was occupied by Ye Bancheng, and the other by this middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man was dressed in a plaid suit, trousers, and leather shoes, wearing a famous brand watch on his wrist and a gold-rimmed glasses on his nose. He looked refined, but gave Xiaobing a very strong sense of danger. This kind of danger was rare even when Xiaobing was on missions, usually only felt from major figures. Could this person be... the Lord Hou that Yezi mentioned? But his demeanor didn't quite match.

The middle-aged man seemed to notice someone looking at him and turned to look at Xiaobing. His gaze was gentle, but it made Xiaobing feel that an angel's body housed a devil. This man was definitely more complex than he appeared.

Seeing Xiaobing, Ye Bancheng half-rose and chuckled, "Xiaobing, come over and sit down, next to my little Xi."

Seeing Yezi looking at him, Xiaobing smiled and nodded at Ye Bancheng, saying, "I'm a bit late. I'll punish myself with two glasses of wine later."

After saying that, Xiaobing pulled out a chair and sat down next to Yezi, then said to Ye Bancheng, "Uncle Ye, this is my friend who came with me. Is it okay if he joins us?"

"How can you say that? Your friend is our friend. Come, sit down and eat. What's your name, young man?"

Second Fool sat down next to Xiaobing and laughed foolishly, "I'm called Second Fool."

There was a burst of laughter from some of the servants, and even the corners of the middle-aged man's mouth twitched. Ye Bancheng laughed heartily, "Good name, good name, mainly because it's interesting. Sit down and eat, don't be shy, sit down and eat."

Second Fool, who didn't understand the concept of being polite, started eating voraciously.

Ye Bancheng chuckled, "This is our Jiangcheng's famous Peony Fairy."

Xiaobing looked at the Peony Fairy and saw that she was wearing a white chiffon dress with a white veil covering her face. Although her face was hidden, Xiaobing could almost feel the alluring gaze behind the veil.