"There's no evidence at Xu Hao's that could prove we were behind this, so all he can do is chalk it up to bad luck and swallow his teeth in defeat."
Wu Mengchong began to feel a sense of relief as he spoke. Even if it was a failure, what of it?
As long as it disgusted Xu Hao, then the goal of this operation was achieved!
"Brother Wu is right. This is our first time planning something , so naturally there will be some oversights. Next time, we won't have such issues." Mao Jinxi consoled, "However, what should we do about the TV station? They're probably already planning how to read the statement."
"No matter, just let them continue reporting. They've taken our money, they should work for us. Even if the news is fake, what of it? The masses are after sensation, not the truth. I'm sure many people are more than happy to see the downfall of the Wei Family Restaurant. After all, everyone has a bit of schadenfreude in them. As for the truth, there's no rush, they can broadcast that tomorrow night." Wu Mengchong said carelessly.
"Brother Wu's insight is remarkable!"
Mao Jinxi said admiringly, "In this way, although the TV station's reputation might take a hit, it's normal for news broadcasts to get information wrong occasionally. But because of this event, the Wei Family Restaurant will inevitably leave a bad impression with the public. After all, the restaurant has had issues before! When choosing a restaurant in the future, people will surely hesitate because of this incident and opt not to choose the Wei Family Restaurant. In this way, our goal is essentially achieved."
"Haha! That's exactly what I mean!" Wu Mengchong laughed heartily.
"A drink is not enough when meeting a good friend, come on, Brother Mao, let's have another round!"
The two of them drank several more glasses and then started playing chess again.
Mao Jinxi immediately cupped his fist in salute, "Brother Wu's chess skills are indeed superior to mine. Such a fierce attack is really hard for me to fend off! However, playing chess with Brother Wu has indeed taught me a lot, and I consider it a gain." Reader support at * made this translation possible.
Wu Mengchong smiled and said, "Brother Mao flatters me. But until now, there's no news, which means Xu Hao doesn't know what to do. Haha, we just wait for the TV station to broadcast about the Wei Family Restaurant tonight. I bet Xu Hao's expression will be priceless!"
As his words fell, a loud shout came from outside the door. It was the same person who reported information before, rushing to Wu Mengchong just like the previous times, but this time, he was clearly more panicked.
Wu Mengchong's heart skipped a beat. Could there be a sudden development?
"Cough! Calm down, take your time speaking. Even if the sky falls, I'll support it!" Wu Mengchong coughed lightly and scolded.
The messenger gave a wry smile and said, "Young master, someone has sent a letter outside. It's a challenge from that bastard Xu Hao to you!"
"Hmph! How arrogant of him to challenge me!"
Wu Mengchong snorted softly, concealing the panic inside him, then slowly opened the envelope.
As he read, the expression on his face grew more intense, and at the end, he slammed the table in anger, flipping the chessboard over!
And for himself, an expression of sheer terror crossed his face.
Mao Jinxi hurriedly asked, "Brother Wu, what's wrong?"
He said in a panic, "This... this... Xu Hao actually wants to exterminate the entire Wu family! He says if our Wu family doesn't satisfy his demands and compensate him generously, then he will launch a relentless campaign of revenge against us. Any member of the Wu family who comes into his sight, he will kill. And I'm his primary target. No way! I must go find my father and tell him about this. How can I live in peace when I am being watched day by day by a Half Step Grandmaster? At the slightest mistake, I could lose my life!"
Wu Mengchong was truly terrified; he knew Xu Hao's character – a man who means what he says and follows through with actions!
When he says he will kill your family, he will kill your family!
Mao Jinxi puzzledly said, "But he has no evidence to prove it was us."
"But Xu Hao is unreasonable! He said, even without evidence, he's convinced it was us, the Wu family. This time, he wants to hit us hard. Either we pay a heavy price in compensation, or we wait for his assassination."
After saying this, Wu Mengchong grabbed the envelope and ran towards his father Wu Yong's residence.
Seeing how Wu Mengchong just said he would hold up the sky if it fell, and now was rushing to his father for help, Mao Jinxi couldn't help but laugh internally. His face was tense, very obviously on the verge of breaking into laughter.
Noticing the messenger also trying to keep a straight face, he said, "Don't hold it in. If you want to laugh, just laugh."
"No, no, no, we're professionals, trained not to laugh unless we can't help it... haha..."
The messenger hadn't finished speaking when he couldn't contain his laughter any longer.
Mao Jinxi, who had been struggling to hold it in, also burst into laughter, even louder than the other man.
After a while, Mao Jinxi said, "Alas, I wonder how the Wu family will deal with this crisis. That kid Xu Hao is too ruthless!"