"Guaiguai, I used to hear people say that Master Xiaobei was incredibly awesome and super overbearing," one remarked. "At the time, I thought those descriptions were too exaggerated, but now it looks like they were spot on!"
"Yeah, yeah! Master Xiaobei is indeed quite the tyrant," another enthusiastically agreed.
"Right! I think so too!"
Watching as Hu Xiaobei sent Gu Tong and his group packing, everyone was amazed...
The scene of Hu Xiaobei ferociously beating Gu Tong was something they’d never forget!
And it made them thoroughly convinced of Hu Xiaobei’s capabilities...
Upon hearing the astonished remarks from the customers, Hu Xiaobei couldn’t help but smile.
Shortly thereafter, Hu Xiaobei lightly clapped his hands.
After drawing everyone’s attention, he apologized, "Ladies and gentlemen, I’m really sorry about earlier. Now you can all continue lining up! Also, to celebrate the reopening of my shop, there will be lots of activities and discounts for the next few days. I hope everyone will come and join in!"
"Great!"
"We’ll definitely join!"
"That’s right! As long as your store is open, we’ll support it every day!"
"Absolutely!"
Hearing Hu Xiaobei’s invitation, everyone began to express their enthusiasm excitedly...
Earlier, when Gu Tong had appeared, they thought Hu Xiaobei would be defeated!
They feared they would no longer be able to enjoy Xiaobei Brand’s vegetables and fruits.
But Hu Xiaobei had managed to chase away Gu Tong in a domineering fashion.
This shocked them and gave them a sense of joy and relief for being able to have Xiaobei Brand’s vegetables and fruits once more.
That’s why they treasured it even more and were so excited by Hu Xiaobei’s invitation...
...
"That’s Hu Xiaobei, the founder of Xiaobei Brand! No wonder he was able to cause such a stir back in Provincial City! He truly has got skills!" said an elderly man with a sprightly energy, smiling from a distance as he watched Hu Xiaobei easily mingle with everyone.
Soon after, he leisurely took a few steps forward and joined the queue with everyone else...
Hu Xiaobei had no idea this old man was watching him, nor that he had started to line up!
After chatting with everyone, Hu Xiaobei and Fang Xiaoxiao went back to the office...
Inside the office, noticing that Fang Xiaoxiao seemed down, Hu Xiaobei curiously asked, "Xiaoxiao, what’s the matter? You were fine just a moment ago! Why are you feeling so low all of a sudden?"
Hearing Hu Xiaobei’s curious question, Fang Xiaoxiao sniffled and whispered, "Well, Xiaobei Brother! I saw Gu Tong earlier and was worried you’d be at a disadvantage if things escalated with him, so I wanted to come over to persuade you. In my hurry, the apple I had washed fell to the ground! I just went over to look, and it was all smashed, and I felt so sad about it."
"Eh, I thought it was something serious! There are plenty of apples around, and some in the warehouse, so you don’t have to feel so upset!"
"But I am upset!"
"A foodie is always a foodie, huh!" Hu Xiaobei muttered, rubbing his nose as he saw she was genuinely distressed.
Quickly, Hu Xiaobei spoke to comfort her, "Alright, Xiaoxiao, don’t feel bad! In a few days, when we get to Lake Heart City, I’ll get you your own fruit tree, alright?"
"You’ll get me a fruit tree? For real? Xiaobei Brother! You... you’re not lying to me?"
Sensing her anxiety, Hu Xiaobei nodded, "Yes! I’m not lying to you! Once you have your own fruit tree, you’ll be able to sleep cuddled up with its fruit every day!"
"Then... then you have to keep your word!"
"Of course, I always keep my word!"
"Then... let’s pinky promise!"
"Alright! Pinky promise!" Hu Xiaobei agreed and stretched out his hand.
Fang Xiaoxiao looked at Hu Xiaobei’s outstretched hand and eagerly extended hers. Quickly, their fingers hooked together.
While some rejoiced, others were in despair...
Just as Hu Xiaobei and Fang Xiaoxiao were happily making their pinky promise, everyone in the business van that had left Hu Xiaobei’s place had gloomy expressions...
Indeed, they all looked as if they had lost someone dear to them...
Especially Zheng Cun...
This time, not only had he lost face, but he had also lost two million...
He had skimmed about that much from Hu Xiaobei before, so now he felt as though he had coughed it all back up...
Thinking about it filled him with regret!
If only he had known things would turn out this way, he never would have fallen out with Hu Xiaobei...
"Xiaocun, are you very disappointed in me right now?" he asked.
"Isn’t that obvious?" Zheng Cun muttered bitterly to himself as he observed Gu Tong’s swollen face, saying, "Godfather, what are you talking about? How could I be disappointed!"
Hearing Zheng Cun’s response, Gu Tong squinted his eyes, "Really not?"
"Yes! Really not!"
Gu Tong, hearing this firm response, said, "Alright, enough with the strong front! I know you’re disappointed in my earlier performance! Actually, it’s not just you; everyone else is disappointed too. After all, I was completely overpowered by Hu Xiaobei."
Caught in his true feelings, Zheng Cun forced a laugh, "Godfather, I am a little disappointed! But I know your capabilities and that you’ll soon make a comeback!"
Feeling the expectation in Zheng Cun’s words, Gu Tong replied pensively, "Make a comeback? Of course, I’ll make a comeback, but I won’t act hastily in seeking vengeance because I’m no longer the young and hot-headed youth I once was."
"So... Godfather, what are you planning to do? Could it be... could it really be over just like that?"



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