NOVPUBChen Nan also furrowed his brows tightly.
To be fair, Xu Lu’s work competence was quite strong.
Although the herbal tea shop had just been in operation for a day, Xu Lu’s work ability had won his and Nie Xiaoyu’s favor.
Without exaggeration,
one Xu Lu was worth three ordinary employees.
He really didn’t want to let her go.
Xu Lu said with a helpless face, "Sister Xiaoyu, I don’t want to affect the business of the shop because of me. To be honest with you and the second boss, when I was working for my aunt in Shanghai, Wang He often brought people to cause trouble for me, directly affecting the business of the shop."
Chen Nan said, "If that’s the case, you needn’t worry at all. I have ways to deal with Wang He. If he really dares to make trouble in the shop, I’ll make sure he won’t get away with it."
Xu Lu shook her head, "Wang He is a gangster and knows a lot of people from the underworld. We shouldn’t provoke such people rashly."
Upon hearing this, Nie Xiaoyu couldn’t help but laugh, "Lulu, you underestimate the second boss’s connections. He has several friends in the police force. Those kinds of people, they specialize in dealing with the underworld."
"You, just focus on being a good manager for my shop!"
"Regarding your salary, sis will definitely not shortchange you. I’ll give you an extra two thousand yuan."
Spending an extra two thousand yuan to find a manager capable of taking charge was an excellent deal for Nie Xiaoyu.
Unexpectedly, Xu Lu was still not swayed, "Sister Xiaoyu, thank you for your trust, but I truly can’t handle this job."
Nie Xiaoyu’s face was full of astonishment.
In Jizhou, a monthly salary of seven thousand yuan was even higher than some white-collar workers.
Yet, Xu Lu remained unmoved.
Chen Nan hesitated a moment, then couldn’t help but ask, "Lulu, is there something you’re finding difficult to talk about?"
Xu Lu hung her head low, speaking softly, "When I was dating Wang He before, he took some photos of me. I’m worried he will upload them to the internet, and if that really happens, it will definitely affect our shop’s image!"
Upon hearing this, the expression on Nie Xiaoyu’s face changed; she knew what such a thing meant for a girl.
If it really came to that, the damage to the shop’s image would be one thing,
but more importantly, it could ruin Xu Lu’s life.
Chen Nan’s voice then rose, "Xiaoyu, take Lulu home to rest first. I’ll take care of this issue."
With that, he added another line, "Before dawn!"
Nie Xiaoyu, anxious, asked, "Can you handle it?"
Chen Nan cracked a smile, "Don’t you trust me?"
The tension on Nie Xiaoyu’s face vanished in an instant, replaced by a bright and charming smile. She took Xu Lu’s arm and said softly, "Lulu, just trust the second boss this once. He will definitely solve this problem for you."
Xu Lu couldn’t help but look towards Chen Nan; seeing his confident demeanor, she decided to trust the second boss for once.
Nie Xiaoyu then hailed a taxi and took Xu Lu towards a bright future.
Meanwhile, Chen Nan made a call to Zhou Long.
Twenty minutes later.
An unassuming black Peugeot drove up from a distance, eventually stopping beside Chen Nan.
Chen Nan pulled open the car door and got in, unable to resist complaining, "Bro Long, the ride in this car is definitely not as comfortable as Yanyan’s RV!"
Zhou Long laughed, "I’m someone who values the old times. Even though this car is quite average in performance, I’ve grown accustomed to it."
Chen Nan hummed in response, buckled his seatbelt, and asked casually, "How did the investigation go?"
Zhou Long, while driving, answered, "I’ve already found out everything. That guy you mentioned, Wang He, is a former gangster from the west city, just a common, low-level thug."
"I just called Adou; he’s booked the hotel, and he’s also called Wang He. We’ll get to meet them soon."
The car drove along the empty streets.
Since it was already past midnight, the street lamps on both sides had been turned off, and even the traffic lights had all switched to blinking yellow, allowing for smooth passage.
Twenty-five minutes later.
The car arrived at a private restaurant that was open 24 hours.
"Damn, get a better performing car next time you come to see me!" As soon as the car stopped, Chen Nan couldn’t wait to grab the tissues and rush out of the car.
Zhou Long chuckled helplessly, "It’s not fair to blame my car for being slow. I told you to go by the roadside, but you wouldn’t listen. How is that my fault?"
Then he got out of the car and headed towards the restroom, saying, "I’ll go wait for you in the room."
"Go ahead, go!"
In the restroom, Chen Nan was enjoying the relief of a grand release.
Having had two bottles of chilled beer with his meal earlier, his stomach was quite upset, and he had nearly lost control in the car.
Although Zhou Long had suggested stopping by the roadside to take care of business, Chen Nan refused. It would have been uncivilized, and he could have been cursed for a child to be born without an anus.
As Chen Nan was enjoying the relief, a taxi pulled up at the entrance of the private restaurant, and soon, Wang He, with four underlings, got out, their faces flush with excitement.
The five had been hospitalized after being beaten up by Chen Nan and hadn’t even completed their check-ups when they received a call from their boss.
It mentioned that Master Gou wanted to see them.
Upon hearing this, all five were instantly exhilarated, as if shot with adrenaline, even forgetting the pain from their injuries.
Everyone knew that Jizhou’s underworld was now dominated by Jiang Wanli, who was recognized as the emperor of the underground world in Jizhou.
Although Master Gou was a subordinate of Jiang Wanli, he was now in charge of the western district, and it was his time to recruit.
They were well aware.
That Master Gou’s call today meant he had taken an interest in them.
This gave them the sensation of sky-rocketing overnight.
If they could win Master Gou’s favor, their future was set—they would shoot to the top, living the high life, respected by all.
And that’s exactly why they had rushed over so quickly.
With hearts pounding with excitement and anticipation, the five men went up to the room.
Bang bang!
Wang He, trying to contain his emotion, knocked on the door and, upon hearing the invitation to enter, pushed the door open.
However.
Seeing another figure inside the room, Wang He and the others immediately felt their scalps tingle and their spines chill.
In their wildest dreams, they hadn’t anticipated that there would be someone else in the room besides Master Gou,
And this person was someone with much more clout than Brother Gou.
This was Jiang Wanli’s right-hand man, Master Long!
In an instant.
Wang He and his companions’ heartrates sped up, knowing that from now on, they would rise to great heights.
After all, Master Long wasn’t someone just anyone could meet!
After the shock, Wang He, suppressing his excitement, greeted respectfully, "Nice to see you, Master Gou, Master Long!"
Master Gou glanced at Wang He and the others, frowning, "What happened to you guys, all covered in bruises? Who beat you up?"
