On the second floor of the small eatery.
"Do you have to go out on urgent business right now? Can't you go later?" Qin Yuxiang looked at Lin Xiao Tian.
"I can't help it, this is urgent. You guys eat first! I'll be done soon! I'll have Uncle Xu stay behind. If anything comes up, you can ask Uncle Xu for help. If he can't handle it, call me and I'll be right back," Lin Xiao Tian said to Qin Yuxiang.
Although Qin Yuxiang was a bit reluctant, she was sensible. Even though Lin Xiao Tian didn't say what the matter was, she was willing to prioritize Lin Xiao Tian's needs.
"Alright then!" Qin Yuxiang pouted.
"I'll be back soon," Lin Xiao Tian pinched her cheek.
Immediately after, Lin Xiao Tian went downstairs.
After descending, Lin Xiao Tian made a phone call.
"Hello! Mayor Liu? It's me, Lin Xiao Tian!"
Mayor Liu was a patient Lin Xiao Tian had treated before. Due to prolonged socializing, he had developed a severe liver problem, to the extent that a portion needed to be removed. Thanks to Lin Xiao Tian's treatment, he not only saved his liver but also became healthier than before.
Mayor Liu had always wanted to invite Lin Xiao Tian as a guest, but Lin Xiao Tian always politely declined.
This time, upon hearing Lin Xiao Tian call him proactively, Mayor Liu was immensely surprised.
"Mr. Lin, what brings you here?"
Mayor Liu responded respectfully.
Although Lin Xiao Tian was a doctor, Mayor Liu, who had extensive connections, knew about Lin Xiao Tian's other identities.
Therefore, when addressing Lin Xiao Tian, he did not call him Dr. Lin like others, but Mr. Lin.
Lin Xiao Tian smiled faintly, "Mayor Liu, there's something I'd like to bring to your attention."
"Please tell me anything, Mr. Lin, don't hesitate."
"I was just eating in Chen Yu County and noticed that the hygiene conditions in a certain restaurant here are very problematic. Just after I finished eating, my stomach started to feel quite uncomfortable. Moreover, I observed other issues with that restaurant. Mayor Liu, you cannot ignore this matter."
Mayor Liu, being a shrewd person, naturally understood Lin Xiao Tian's implied meaning.
"Mr. Lin, don't worry, I will resolve this immediately. How about this? I'll have someone from Chen Yu County contact you, and we'll guarantee your issue is thoroughly resolved," Mayor Liu said subtly.
"Thank you for your trouble, Mayor Liu. I will visit to express my gratitude another day."
"Hahaha, Mr. Lin is always welcome!"
They chatted briefly for a few more moments, and Lin Xiao Tian hung up the phone.
Not long after, an unknown number called.
Lin Xiao Tian answered, and a hurried voice came through.
"Hello Mr. Lin, I am the county magistrate of Cheng Yu County..."
Lin Xiao Tian smiled slightly, spoke a few words with the person on the phone, and then ended the conversation.
As he reached the intersection, several brothers from the Beggars' Sect approached Lin Xiao Tian.
"Good sir, please spare some food! Good deeds are rewarded!"
Lin Xiao Tian initially intended to give them money, but then he had a new idea.
"I only have a few thousand yuan here. Do you want it?"
The eyes of the Beggars' Sect brothers lit up.
"Yes! Of course, we do! Thank you, sir, you are a kind person."
Lin Xiao Tian was direct and pulled out a red banknote, waving it before the eyes of the Beggars' Sect brother.
"I need your help with a small matter."
"What matter?" The Beggars' Sect brother remained somewhat wary.
Lin Xiao Tian explained what he wanted to do to the Beggars' Sect brother.
"Sir, this won't do! What if you just leave afterwards and I'm the one in trouble?" The Beggars' Sect brother immediately objected.
"Don't worry, I will take full responsibility if anything happens."
"You say nice things, but what if something really happens and you deny it?"
Seeing the other's caution, Lin Xiao Tian pulled out a few more bills.
The Beggars' Sect brother shook his head.
But as Lin Xiao Tian produced more and more money, the Beggars' Sect brother's gaze gradually became dazed.
Just then, several more men in plain clothes gathered around. Seeing the money in Lin Xiao Tian's hand, they also began to inquire.
Upon learning Lin Xiao Tian's intentions, several of them became enthusiastic.
"Boss, if he won't do it, I will! Boss, you won't renege on your promise, will you?"
"With so many of you, are you afraid I'll run away?"
The few elders exchanged glances and then nodded in unison.
"Alright! I'll do it."
"What do you mean 'we'll do it'? I was here first!" The initial Beggars' Sect brother was displeased.
Although he had fewer cloth bags, he had clearly initiated this business first.
"You're dawdling. You have time, but the boss doesn't. Just say whether you'll do it or not. If you do, we'll split it later. If not, don't get in the way."
The Beggars' Sect brother got angry at this.
"I'll do it!"
Thus, Lin Xiao Tian, along with several Beggars' Sect brothers, arrived near the restaurant where they had gathered earlier.
Lin Xiao Tian scanned the area and quickly spotted a sedan.
This car belonged to Xiao Gang.
He had parked it farther away before and now moved it back to the vicinity of the restaurant. He must have known that the Porsche had already driven away and returned.
Lin Xiao Tian sneered and then signaled to the Beggars' Sect brothers.
Meanwhile, inside a private room at the restaurant, Xiao Gang was happily drinking.
"Xiao Gang, you're drinking so much, what will you do when you go back later?" Qin Yuan asked.
"Teacher Qin, don't worry, I have a designated driver!"
"A designated driver? Does this small town of ours even have professional designated drivers?" Cheng Yu asked with surprise.
"What designated driver? Xiao Gang just likes to boss people around. He makes my restaurant's staff drive for him," Cheng Ao said immediately.
"Heh heh, given our relationship, you can't begrudge me using your people, can you?"
"Brothers? After this drink, we'll truly be brothers!"
They looked at each other and raised their wine glasses.
*Bang!*
Just as their glasses touched, a clear sound rang out.
Xiao Gang was momentarily stunned.
"Hey! Cheng Ao, your wine glass is quite good! It made such a loud noise just now, and the glass is still intact?"
"These are cheap wholesale items. I didn't expect them to be so good. Looks like I found a bargain," Cheng Ao said smugly.
While the two were praising the quality of the wine glasses, the same crisp sound was heard again.
*Bang!*
Xiao Gang and Cheng Ao both froze.
No one had clinked their glasses just now.
Where did that sound come from?
But soon.
One sound.
Two sounds.
Countless sounds followed.
"Where is that noise coming from?" someone asked.
The next moment, there was an urgent knocking at the door of the private room.
Cheng Ao, who was closest to the door, walked over and opened it, only to find one of his employees knocking.
"What is it? Are you trying to break down the door? Do you believe I'll deduct your wages if you do!" Cheng Ao yelled.
"No, Brother Ao! Brother Gang, you guys should hurry down and see, someone is smashing cars!"
"Smashing cars? What's there to see? We're busy here!" Cheng Ao gave him a disdainful look.
"But... the car being smashed is Brother Gang's..."