"Friend, don’t push people too far."
Big Gold Chain, who had just been slapped twice, looked at Zhang Xiaoshan with eyes filled with shame and rage, his teeth grinding in hatred. Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩~𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖~𝙣𝙚𝙩
In the Jianghu, face and honor are most valued, but Zhang Xiaoshan’s slaps might as well have trampled his face underfoot.
Zhang Xiaoshan’s hand swung out again, greeting Big Gold Chain with another slap across the face.
Then a kick right on the man’s knee joint.
His kneecap was shattered instantly.
The man screamed miserably and fell to his knees on the ground.
"Kid, don’t burn all your bridges. The person behind me isn’t someone you can afford to provoke. You’d better not look for trouble."
The man spoke with an air of rage and desperation while looking up.
"I hate being threatened the most; you’ve successfully hit my breaking point."
"So you won’t talk, huh? Being tough? Well, I must see if your bones are as tough as your mouth."
As he spoke, Zhang Xiaoshan pressed on several acupoints on the man’s chest and back.
The man immediately fell to the ground, screaming in agony.
In just an instant, beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down from his forehead.
Pain, tearing at his heart and splitting his lungs.
His muscles felt as if they were about to explode, his bones as if they were breaking inch by inch.
A master, he had definitely encountered an extraordinary master.
"I’ll talk, I’ll talk."
The man quickly caved in.
Zhang Xiaoshan responded with a cold smile.
"And here I thought you had some spine. Can’t even hold out for a few seconds?"
"But now that you’re willing to talk, I no longer want to listen."
Zhang Xiaoshan appeared nonchalant.
This made the man even more desperate.
"Grandpa, Grandpa, you’re my kindest grandpa, please spare me, I’ll talk."
"I’ll confess honestly, it was Purple Gold Mining."
"It was the son of the chairman of Purple Gold Mining who sent us to find that lady in the white shirt and steal her camera."
"I’m just a runner, please let me go."
"Purple Gold Mining?"
Hearing this, the lady in the white shirt immediately became agitated.
"So it was them, how despicable, using such low tactics!"
Jiang Man turned to the lady in the white shirt and said.
"I know a bit about Purple Gold Mining too. It’s one of the key enterprises in the province. How did you get into trouble with them?"
The lady in the white shirt said angrily.
"They secretly discharge industrial wastewater and developed a water conservation area against the rules. I made many reports about them, and I’ve already become a thorn in their side, especially after a physical conflict between one of their mine sites and the local villagers a few days ago. Several people were killed, and I just returned from interviewing there yesterday. They surely want my data to stop me from reporting."
Jiang Man nodded in understanding.
"So that’s how it is. My junior sister is still as righteous and bold as ever."
"No wonder they sent someone to deal with you."
Jiang Man’s relationships were simple. The lady in the white shirt was a junior she met during college and the reason she was close to her was because of her distinct sense of justice.
Especially after several years on the job at the TV station, not being bought by money, always remaining true to her heart.
Just then, the sound of sirens was heard from outside.
Quickly, the shutter door opened.
Security Chief Luo Yihua was the first to rush into the small restaurant.
Joking aside, if Vice Chairman Jiang was hurt by bad guys, his job as Security Chief would be done for.
But as soon as he rushed in, he and the security officers behind him were stunned.
They had thought there would be a fierce battle to rescue hostages, but the scene was quite the opposite—one could hardly tell who the victims were.
"Vice Chairman Jiang, are you, are you alright?" Luo Yihua asked nervously, his head bowed.
Jiang Man responded coldly.
"Your response time is quite fast, huh? It’s been twenty minutes. If you had been any later, you could have just handled the victim’s remains."
Luo Yihua stuttered, unable to speak.
"Forget it, Zhang Xiaoshan has already subdued the criminals. I’m fine. These guys were sent by Purple Gold Mining. Take them back and interrogate them thoroughly; I want to see the complete chain of evidence."
Luo Yihua sighed in relief.
At that moment, he also saw Zhang Xiaoshan standing to the side and quickly grasped his hand with excitement.
"Little Shan, we really owe you one today. You’ve helped me out a lot. If you ever need my help in the future, just say the word."
The sincerity in his words was meant for Jiang Man to hear.
Jiang Man’s father had repeatedly instructed him to protect Jiang Man. If something had happened to her today, he would’ve been finished.
He was genuinely grateful to Zhang Xiaoshan, and he also knew that Zhang Xiaoshan had a special relationship with Jiang Man; he was making a gesture of goodwill towards her.
Sure enough, the stern look on Jiang Man’s face eased up a lot.
"Chief Luo, no need for formalities. I did what I should have."
Zhang Xiaoshan released the criminals’ acupoints and handed them over to the police.
"Hello, my name is Bai Shutong."
Suddenly, the lady in the white shirt walked up to Zhang Xiaoshan, smiling as she extended her delicate hand toward him.
Up close, Zhang Xiaoshan could clearly smell a hint of fresh fragrance wafting toward him.
He knew it was the unique scent that only a vigorous youth could possess.
Wasn’t this the opportunity he was waiting for?