"What? You haven't even heard of Brother Xiang of Dongcheng?"
Seeing Qi Yun's disdainful smile, Director Li frowned and asked.
The most influential underworld figure he knew was Brother Xiang. He was very famous in this area. It was precisely because of this connection that he made all his competitors withdraw and successfully became the director of the factory.
"If you're scared, tell Song Qiao to get over here and kowtow to us to apologize. Otherwise, no matter who comes today, this matter won't end here."
Seeing that Qi Yun hadn't made a move yet, Director Li resumed his arrogant nature.
"Slap." Qi Yun suddenly slapped him across the face.
He said sinisterly, "Sorry, the name you mentioned doesn't seem to work for me."
After speaking, he turned and gestured to the underlings behind him.
The underlings immediately understood his intentions, rushed forward, kicked Director Li to the ground, and tied him up with Deputy Director Zhang.
"Why don't you give him a call? See if he can cover for you?"
As if not in a hurry to punish him, Qi Yun said playfully.
The slap seemed to have sobered Director Li up quite a bit, and he didn't dare to retort for a moment.
The other party clearly wasn't afraid of the Brother Xiang he mentioned, otherwise, he wouldn't be so fearless.
He was only acquainted with Zhou Xiang, and it would likely cost a hefty price to ask for his help.
"My boss wants you to make a call, didn't you hear him?" Seeing that Director Li hadn't acted, one of the underlings, annoyed by the delay, which was affecting his enjoyment of the show, slapped him again.
"No, no, I'll call, I'll call, okay?" Director Li had already been slapped several times and was completely intimidated.
If all else failed, he would call Brother Xiang. It was a shot in the dark, and at worst, he would pay more in "respect money" next month.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone in the room, he tremblingly took out his phone from his pocket and dialed Zhou Xiang's number.
"Hello, who is it?" Zhou Xiang's impatient voice came through as soon as the call was connected.
Qi Yun and the surrounding underlings couldn't help but laugh again. It turned out that Brother Xiang didn't even know who this Director Li was.
"Brother Xiang, it's me, Little Li from the chemical plant. We've eaten together before." Director Li said, his voice strained and almost fawning.
His tone was completely different from his arrogant demeanor just now, making Song Qiao's stomach churn, almost making him vomit his breakfast.
His contempt for Director Li deepened. This man was a bully and a coward, like a dog.
There was no response from the phone. Zhou Xiang seemed to be thinking. After a long pause, he asked indifferently, "What do you need me for?"
Seeing that the other party still remembered him, Director Li breathed a sigh of relief and continued fawning, "I'm at Xu Ji Restaurant and had some misunderstanding with a few brothers from the underworld. I mentioned your name, but they don't seem to be giving you face."
"They even said they don't know who you are and that you can't control them here."
This was purely embellishment, an attempt to get Zhou Xiang's attention.
"You're looking for death."
Seeing his erratic behavior, the underling guarding him was furious and raised his hand to slap him twice more.
Qi Yun waved his hand, stopping his underling's action. He stared at Director Li with a hostile gaze, wanting to hear what he had to say.
There was another period of silence on the phone. Zhou Xiang didn't seem angry by Director Li's embellishment, but calmly replied, "Hand the phone over to the other boss, and I'll talk to him."
"This..." Director Li hesitated.
"So damn wordy!" Qi Yun, who had been waiting impatiently, snatched the phone.
"Zhou Xiang, I'm Qi Yun. It's been a few years, and you've become quite successful."
"Li offended my brother, and I'm dealing with him now. Do you want to challenge me?"
Qi Yun's tone was calm, but to Zhou Xiang, it was like a bolt from the blue.
"Ah, Brother Yun."
Zhou Xiang exclaimed into the phone, almost dropping it.
He mentally cursed Director Li's ancestors. He never expected this blind fool to provoke someone he himself couldn't afford to offend.
"Brother, Brother Yun, this is a misunderstanding. I really didn't know you were the one teaching him a lesson," Zhou Xiang explained, his voice trembling.
He used to be one of Qi Yun's subordinates. Although he appeared impressive as the boss of Dongcheng District, he was nothing in front of Qi Yun.
If the other party turned his anger on him, the title of Dongcheng boss might change hands tomorrow.
"Then tell Li if you can protect him," Qi Yun said, throwing the phone back to Director Li.
Director Li was completely stunned by this dramatic turn of events. His greatest reliance was nothing in the eyes of this Brother Yun.
He took the phone with trembling hands and pleaded, "Brother Xiang, save me, Brother Xiang. I'm willing to pay thirty thousand yuan. Please, you must protect me."
"I can't get involved in this matter. You should think about how to gain Brother Yun's forgiveness," Zhou Xiang replied without acknowledging his plea, and hung up the phone.
Director Li sat on the ground in despair. Deputy Director Zhang, who had just regained a sliver of hope, slumped down like a deflated ball.
"How is it, Director Li? Are you convinced now?"
Song Qiao mocked him. With Qi Yun having dealt with Director Li's external support, it was time for him to settle today's score.
After saying this, he turned to Zhang Lei and asked with a half-smile, "I wonder if the cooperation with your factory can still proceed?"
"Yes, of course. I'll sign the contract with Miss Xia's factory as soon as I get back."
Zhang Lei's eyes lit up when Song Qiao asked him this, and he quickly grabbed this lifesaver.
Song Qiao didn't rush to give an answer. After a moment's thought, he added, "And whose face are you signing this contract for?"
Zhang Lei understood the implication immediately. He quickly got up and said fawningly, "It's naturally for Miss Xia's sake that I will sign this contract with the chemical plant."
Seeing that Zhang Lei was so sensible, Song Qiao was quite satisfied. Moreover, Director Li was the main culprit in this matter.
He nodded immediately and said to him, "You can leave now. Remember not to let me see you again."
Zhang Lei was so moved that he almost cried. He didn't even bother to untie his belt and rushed out of the private room, holding up his pants.
His comical appearance immediately drew laughter from Qi Yun's underlings.