Chapter 1089: Forceful Acquisition of the Restaurant
The kick and slap from Liu Zixuan just now were enough to keep Ning Jianghe bedridden for six months, and the two cold flashes of Qi that destroyed his eyes—now, unless Liu Zixuan himself intervenes, no one in the world can heal him.
A paralyzed businessman, a blind businessman, Dragon Spirit will certainly not take him in again. He once scoffed at Liu Zixuan as a waste, but the truth proved otherwise; Liu Zixuan is not a waste and, in fact, an existence he cannot afford to offend.
Of course, Ning Jianghe became a complete waste!
Liu Zixuan and his group walked out of the private room, and as they reached the door, that same waiter came over again.
Still with that indifferent, almost contemptuous attitude, he glanced at Liu Zixuan and muttered: "The lady just now told me to pass on a message to you: Be careful when you go out in the future, so you don’t end up losing an arm or a leg on your way back!"
It was still a threat, a resentment and unwillingness after suffering a huge loss just now, but unable to do anything to Liu Zixuan at the moment, he resorted to threats in this way!
In other places, perhaps caution would be warranted, but here in Ghost Wood City, Liu Zixuan is like a local emperor!
Lifting his head to glance around the restaurant’s vicinity, he then laughed mockingly: "What’s your name?"
"What? Planning to retaliate?" the waiter retorted arrogantly: "Let me tell you, besides having Mr. Ning from the private room and that lady who left backing me, the owner of the restaurant is also my brother-in-law!"
Liu Zixuan feigned fear, playing along with an amused smile: "Wow, so many people supporting you?"
"Scared now?" the waiter boasted.
Liu Zixuan grinned, took out his phone from his pocket, and dialed: "Gu Da Xian, investigate whose establishment this Yingyu Restaurant is and have them meet me at the entrance in five minutes!"
"No problem!" Gu Yu hung up and began the search right away.
Upon hearing this, the waiter’s expression slightly changed, subconsciously stepping back two steps. Of course, he thought Liu Zixuan was just bluffing! Even if he’s unafraid of the restaurant’s owner, he’d surely be wary of Ning Jianghe and others because this waiter had witnessed the terrifying prowess of Ning Jianghe and his company.
About two or three minutes later, a middle-aged man stepped out of a car and ran straight towards them.
Seeing this, the waiter hurriedly greeted him: "Brother-in-law, this guy not only offended our restaurant’s esteemed guest but is also shouting about wanting to retaliate against me!"
"Shut up!" The middle-aged man scolded, bypassing him to deeply bow to Liu Zixuan, extending his hand: "Hello, Master Zixuan, I’m the minor owner of this restaurant, you can call me Zou Chengyuan."
Liu Zixuan did not extend his hand but kept both in his pockets, speaking slowly: "Boss Zou, there’s no need to be nervous. I’ve come to discuss a business deal with you!"
"D-Discuss business with me?"
In Ghost Wood City’s wealthy circles, who doesn’t know Liu Zixuan’s name? The head of Xiumei Group, the manipulator behind Mengyu Film and Television Group—his past achievements are still fresh in everyone’s mind. The small-time waiter wouldn’t know, but Zou Chengyuan, mingling in the business world, was all too clear!
Therefore, when he heard Liu Zixuan’s words, Zou Chengyuan was panic-stricken.
It wasn’t excitement akin to feeling flattered, but anxiety at the knowledge that Liu Zixuan was about to lose his temper!
Because everyone in the Ghost Wood City business community knows that Liu Zixuan has never taken the initiative to do business with others.
"I’ll acquire your restaurant, name your price." Liu Zixuan said with a faint smile.
"Brother-in-law, are you really afraid of him? Mr. Ning upstairs is a big figure from Celestial Capital; with him supporting us, there’s no need to fear him!" The waiter shouted loudly.
Zou Chengyuan’s face grew increasingly grave, just as he was about to respond harshly, Liu Zixuan spoke first: "Don’t you have Ning Jianghe supporting you? Then go invite him down, or call that beautiful lady who just left. I’m staying right here. I won’t run!"
"Fine! Wait here!" The waiter exclaimed and ran back into the restaurant.
But Zou Chengyuan felt his legs growing weaker by the second. His brother-in-law, that waiter, didn’t understand the situation, but he knew very well; hardly feared Qian Nanliu, famous nationwide at the time, and certainly wouldn’t fear Ning Jianghe.
Moreover, the situation from Celestial Capital had long been spread; Liu Zixuan had swept through numerous big forces there, so why be afraid of Ning Jianghe!
With a sheepish smile, he said: "Master Zixuan, please don’t be angry, my brother-in-law is normally spoiled by his sister."
"I’m not angry!" Liu Zixuan took out a cigarette, lit it, and after a couple of puffs, laughed: "Tell me, how much is this restaurant worth?"
"I-I wouldn’t dare ask money from you!"
With a bewildered look, Zou Chengyuan stammered: "Consider it an apology gift for my brother-in-law, the restaurant is yours!"
"Ruyan, based on current market conditions, how much is this restaurant worth?"
"Not more than four million!" Liu Ruyan replied.
"Transfer five million to Boss Zou."
"Okay!"
Liu Ruyan directly took out a check from her pocket, swiftly wrote down a series of numbers, and handed it to Zou Chengyuan: "You can cash this at any bank."
Zou Chengyuan, trembling, accepted the check, knowing the restaurant was as good as lost, as was his brother-in-law.
When his wife asked for her brother to join the restaurant, Zou Chengyuan had been against it because his brother-in-law was always arrogant and impudent and was bound to cause trouble. He never expected such a huge issue to arise today.
As he accepted the check, the waiter, eyes dazed, stumbled back from the doorway, muttering: "How could this be, Mr. Ning was actually crippled, and even blinded... he was supposed to be so powerful!"
Liu Zixuan smiled slightly, half-amused: "What? Couldn’t find someone to back you up? You can still call that beautiful lady who just left!"
"She... she isn’t answering!" the waiter mumbled in a daze, turning his gaze towards Zou Chengyuan: "Brother-in-law, you have to help me!"
"I can’t help you!" Zou Chengyuan was blunt, immediately pushing the waiter aside, coldly reprimanding: "I told you to behave and stay honest, but you never listen. Now that you’ve caused trouble, you think of me? Solve it yourself!"
With that, Zou Chengyuan straightforwardly got into his car and drove away, leaving a cloud of dust behind.
Standing there bewildered, Zou Chengyuan slowly turned his gaze towards Liu Zixuan.
Liu Zixuan squinted at him: "This restaurant has been acquired by me. And I’ll tell you some good news..."
"W-What?" the waiter asked, bewildered.
"You’re fired!" Liu Zixuan said, word by word.