The five people in front of him were left completely dumbfounded by that whole display.
Were people really this self-aware these days?
After causing trouble, they voluntarily told everyone their last words.
Lu Wei shot the four women a reproachful look. Had they been bullying an honest man again?
People were so quick to anger these days.
If they ever ran into some ruthless guy who took on four people at once, they'd regret it.
Lu Wei cleared his throat. In front of the four women, he couldn't pass up a chance to show off.
"Little brother, even though you've already told your family your last words, you still have to face the punishment you deserve."
Xu Yi rolled his eyes at him. Who asked you?
Negative Emotion Points +50
What the hell? He even looked down on me... Kill him!
At the order, the security guards pounced on Xu Yi like hungry tigers.
They might be at the bottom of the social ladder, but they loved picking on people even lower down.
By day, they worked as security guards, stopping delivery riders. By night, they worked as delivery riders, cursing out security guards.
That was one way to make a living.
"Stop!" A furious roar came from outside.
Uncle Yu hurried over, looking alarmed. He examined Xu Yi from head to toe and only breathed a sigh of relief when he confirmed Xu Yi wasn't hurt.
After discussions with his superiors, it had already been decided that he'd be promoted again. He was currently under consideration.
Given his abilities, he shouldn't have had much hope of advancing any further.
A quiet retirement would have been a good outcome.
Xu Yi was, in a sense, his benefactor.
If anything happened to Xu Yi, not only might he lose his chance at promotion, but his conscience would be severely burdened.
"Uncle Yu, what brings you here?"
"Are you okay? Did they hit you? Did they scare you?"
Negative Emotion Points +50*4
Zhang Yu: You should be asking us that.
Seeing Uncle Yu in an administrative jacket, one of the women warily asked, "Who are you?"
"Brother Wei, this poor kid's uncle must be poor too. Why bother asking?"
Stupid woman. An administrative jacket and a thermos... Did she have any idea how much those two things meant?
Uncle Yu stared at them coldly. "Hitting people is against the law. Do you know that?"
"Old man, get out of here. This has nothing to do with you. Otherwise, we'll beat you too," another female office worker taunted.
"Heh. Let's see if you dare."
"Just because you're wearing some shabby jacket, you think you're an official?"
As soon as the words left her mouth, Uncle Yu's assistant stepped forward and showed them his credentials.
"I'm the director of the Harbor City Education Bureau. Are you sure you dare hit me?"
Just then, the TV on the wall played a video of Uncle Yu inspecting and visiting various schools.
The face on the screen matched the Uncle Yu standing before them perfectly.
Shock Value +100*5
Everyone was utterly stunned.
The security guards all instinctively backed away. This was a high-ranking official!
They couldn't afford to mess with him...
Lu Wei turned angrily toward Zhang Yu and snapped, "What were you thinking? You went and bullied the director's nephew?"
Zhang Yu stumbled backward, at a loss. "I-I didn't know! I thought he was just some guy driving a beat-up ride-hailing car."
Negative Emotion Points +200
Zhang Yu glared resentfully at Xu Yi. What was he thinking? His uncle was a director, and he was still out driving a ride-hailing car?
I knew a department head whose village dogs had all become police dogs.
Lu Wei abandoned his earlier arrogance and ingratiatingly offered Uncle Yu cigarettes, tea, and water... only to be coldly refused each time.
Lu Wei said, "Oh, Director, it was all a misunderstanding. Since he's your nephew, I won't pursue the matter. He just has to pay for the damage to the store."
Uncle Yu said nothing. Instead, he left the decision to Xu Yi.
Xu Yi gave a cold laugh. "Pay your ass!"
"If I'd run you over and killed you, you'd have deserved it. And now you want me to pay you? Hurry up and settle the 1,150 you owe me."
Negative Emotion Points +200
Lu Wei's expression turned ugly. Being cursed out in front of the four women made him feel like he'd lost all face.
"Don't you think you're going too far?
"Even if your uncle is a director, that doesn't give you the right to act so arrogantly!
"Director, if you abuse your power in broad daylight, don't blame me for reporting you."
Uncle Yu's expression shifted slightly, but he still said nothing. He left everything to Xu Yi to decide.
Xu Yi didn't hold back. He slapped Lu Wei on the forehead. "You sure you're not going to settle that 1,150?"
"No! And you'll also have to pay our store a huge sum in damages, plus compensation for their emotional distress.
"So what if he's a director? We ordinary people aren't made of clay."
Watching him speak with such righteous indignation, Xu Yi almost applauded.
Kid, you've got the moral high ground now.
But you're way too naive if you think this is all the backing I have.
Let's see if you can keep up this defiant attitude in a little while.
The atmosphere grew tense. Uncle Yu looked troubled.
Lu Wei wasn't wrong. His position gave him certain advantages, but it also placed limits on him.
There were plenty of people watching his every move.
Even if he picked his nose without starting on the left, someone might report him for it.
Lu Wei said, "How about this: we both make a concession. You compensate our store for the damage, and I'll give you the 1,150."
"Keep dreaming."
Xu Yi laughed.
The damages would be at least tens of thousands. You get to have everything your way? How's that fair?
"Then there's nothing left to discuss?"
"I'm not paying."
"Out of respect for the Director, I won't lay a hand on you today. We'll take you to court.
"Our company is based in Magic City. Are you sure you want to offend us?"
As soon as he finished speaking, someone appeared at the entrance again.
Just like Uncle Yu, he first carefully examined Xu Yi.
Only after confirming that Xu Yi was unharmed did he breathe a sigh of relief.
Li Wen wiped the sweat from his forehead. "Director, thank you."
"Xiao Yi, Uncle Li got here late. Thank goodness nothing happened, or I wouldn't have known how to face Brother Fan."
"It's okay, Uncle Li. I was just missing my father a lot."
Guilt Points +100
"You've been mistreated, haven't you? Uncle Li will get even for you."
Li Wen turned to face them.
The aura of authority around him returned.
"What's going on here? Who bullied my nephew?"
Negative Emotion Points +50*5
Zhang Yu was furious enough to curse. Who was bullying whom, exactly?
Couldn't they see that huge car parked inside?
My legs were still trembling.
But although she grumbled inwardly, she still timidly hid behind Lu Wei.
Lu Wei narrowed his eyes. "And who are you?"
"I'm his uncle."
Zhang Yu said, "Brother Wei, ignore him. At most, he's got a director for an uncle. Otherwise, he wouldn't be driving a ride-hailing car."
"My name is Li Wen, and I'm the chairman of the Furun Group. My nephew will be the next chairman. It's all on our official website. You can look it up."
Shock Value +200*5
Smack!
A sharp slap rang out.
Lu Wei's iron hand struck Zhang Yu.
"How many times have I told you not to call me Brother Wei? It sounds awful..."
"Brother Wei, I..."
Smack!
"Still calling me that!"
Negative Emotion Points +100
Zhang Yu shot Xu Yi another resentful look.
Your uncle's the chairman of the Furun Group, and you're still driving a freaking ride-hailing car?
Is there something wrong with your head?
There's a limit to pretending to be poor!
Lu Wei's hand was numb, and his mind was even more numb.
He deeply regretted getting involved in this mess.
He'd thought Xu Yi was just some poor kid, but his connections turned out to be more astonishing than the last.
In front of the chairman of the Furun Group, he wasn't even worth a fart.
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