While Zhang Tianxing was busy acquiring large quantities of crawfish.
Kong Er Lengzi, with his men, arrived at Zhang Tianxing's barbecue shop.
"Zhang Tianxing, I've come to ask you something."
Zhang Tianxing looked up and saw the infamous Kong Er Lengzi. Damn, he thought he wouldn't be bothered by Kong Er Lengzi anymore, but to have him show up when he was busiest.
Kong Er Lengzi approached with a fierce and aggressive expression.
"You don't need to ask. If you're asking about selling my house, I have two words for you: not selling!" Zhang Tianxing made his stance clear.
Everyone understood. He was being upfront. He wasn't selling the house and Kong Er Lengzi shouldn't have any ideas about it.
Ever since the incident with Dao Xiao Liang Ge, there had been many discussions about Zhang Tianxing. However, everyone agreed on one point: Zhang Tianxing's knife skills were excellent.
How could they not be? With one stroke, the scalp was clean, not a single hair root left, resulting in a look that required no lamp to see in the dark.
Before arriving, Kong Er Lengzi had his doubts. "This kid Zhang Tianxing surely wouldn't dare to cause trouble. Why didn't he cut off heads, but instead showed off his knife skills? This kid is a coward."
But then he thought, why be afraid? He had been around for so long, and Zhang Tianxing had only just graduated high school, barely a man.
He wasn't even fit to carry his shoes. Everything Zhang Tianxing did was something Kong Er Lengzi had already done.
Killing? He definitely wouldn't have the guts. Life for life, debt for debt, that's the natural order of things, and no one could argue with that.
At worst, they could have a fight. If Zhang Tianxing dared to fight, Kong Er Lengzi would ensure he went bankrupt.
Otherwise, why would everyone call him Kong Er Lengzi?
There are no wrong nicknames, only misplaced names.
From this, it was evident that Kong Er Lengzi was not someone who earned his reputation in vain. This was someone beyond the comparison of that bald Liang Ge.
Seeing Kong Er Lengzi's stubborn demeanor, Zhang Tianxing sighed inwardly.
In business, one inevitably had to deal with such difficult characters.
But it seemed he would have to teach Kong Er Lengzi a lesson this time, otherwise, Kong Er Lengzi would be back again.
He really thought of his house as his own property. Who gave Kong Er Lengzi the audacity?
This Kong Er Lengzi really dared to imagine such things.
"Zhang Tianxing, let me be clear. When your mother said she would sell the house, many people were present. Now you're going back on your word, and you're playing us for fools?"
Kong Er Lengzi said with a fake smile, "I also heard your knife skills are very impressive. How about this, if you're not convinced, just swing your knife at my head. If you kill me, the debt is cleared, and I won't have to worry about the house anymore."
Hearing Kong Er Lengzi's words, Zhang Tianxing was amused to the point of anger. "What do you mean the debt is cleared if I die? We had no debt before. What was said then doesn't mean it was finalized. Now that my family has money, we're looking to buy houses, not sell them!"
Zhang Tianxing's words left Kong Er Lengzi momentarily speechless. This sharp-tongued fellow had cornered him, leaving him unable to retort.
Kong Er Lengzi had never suffered such humiliation. Just as he was about to act, he sneered, "Zhang Tianxing, you've got a lot of tricks up your sleeve, trying to provoke me intentionally. Everything you're doing is something I've already done. You weren't even born when I was playing with mud. What do you think you can do against me!"
"Kong Er Lengzi, don't push your luck. You really think you're someone important. Let me tell you, you've already earned enough money. Call it quits. Heaven's wrath can be survived, but self-inflicted misfortune is unavoidable."
Zhang Tianxing thought, there was no good way to deal with this stubborn rogue. If he made a move, the other party would surely fall.
He wouldn't hold back. If Kong Er Lengzi advanced, Zhang Tianxing decided he would make him pay. Although he knew Kong Er Lengzi's future fate, the time was not yet right, and he had no evidence. However, his actions now needed to be measured.
"Alright, stop standing there like a fool. Serve me your dishes and wine. Asking about the house was just a side matter. The main reason I'm here is to eat and see how good your skills are!"
Here we go again. They probably wanted a free meal. These days, how many thugs paid for their food? They were all shameless individuals.
They wouldn't ask for money directly, but they'd demand a life, leaving you at their mercy.
This common tactic of petty thugs made many restaurant owners angry but afraid to speak. Now Kong Er Lengzi was pulling this stunt.
Zhang Tianxing cursed inwardly, hoping to avoid trouble by losing money, but that was impossible. This group of hooligans just wanted to eat and drink for free. They did it to show off how influential they were on this street.
Eating and buying things without paying was a sign of their success.
Zhang Tianxing glanced at the surrounding customers, his heart in a dilemma. Should he fight him now, or later?
Just as Zhang Tianxing was about to make a move, Kong Er Lengzi shouted, "Damn it, it's an honor for second master to eat at your place. You're still hesitating? What are you hesitating for? Smash it! If you don't serve second master, no one will have a good time."
This was Kong Er Lengzi's usual tactic: having his underlings make the move while he watched from the side.
Later, when dealing with the aftermath, he would simply claim he wasn't the one who acted, that he was just watching the fun.
He wouldn't know who was hitting people. "You go investigate this matter."
He was like a stubborn duck, refusing to admit anything.
His philosophy was: as long as I don't admit it, you can't do anything to me.
Unfortunately, this time he encountered Zhang Tianxing. Zhang Tianxing didn't care about any of that.
If you want to smash my shop, you'll have to ask if my cleaver agrees.
Zhang Tianxing immediately rushed out with a cleaver, each strike aimed at the waists of the hooligans.
"Zhang Tianxing, I don't believe you'd dare to injure me. If you injure one of us, you'll rot in jail."
"Zhang, if any of my underlings has a problem with their kidneys, we'll finish you!"
After a few swings, Zhang Tianxing retreated several steps.
Those few underlings and Kong Er Lengzi were laughing heartily.
"Zhang Tianxing, if you have the guts, don't run!"
Before they could finish speaking, their pants all fell down.
Everyone present was stunned by this scene. Kong Er Lengzi was also dumbfounded.
He hurriedly grabbed his pants, not daring to move forward.
Zhang Tianxing realized a truth: no matter how stubborn the opponent, once their pants fell, their combat effectiveness quickly dropped to zero.
Kong Er Lengzi's eyes widened, and he roared angrily, "Zhang Tianxing, you are despicable! You actually resorted to such a method, but I'm not afraid of you."
Zhang Tianxing twirled his cleaver, chuckled lightly, "If you're not afraid of me shaving you, then come at me!"
Hearing Zhang Tianxing's words, Kong Er Lengzi froze, unable to advance or retreat. If this were to get out, Kong Er Lengzi would have no face to mingle on the streets.
Taking off his clothes himself and being shaved naked were two different concepts. He still had to maintain his reputation on the streets. However, Zhang Tianxing was going too far!
"Let me tell you, don't mess around. This is a society governed by law. People are watching, and heaven is watching. I, Kong Er Lengzi, am not easily scared!"
After uttering these words with a fierce outward appearance, Kong Er Lengzi stared intently at Zhang Tianxing, his legs trembling uncontrollably, his body feeling weak. Even a stubborn rogue feared a swift cutter.