Zhang Qiang chatted with Er Zhu for a couple more sentences before hanging up the phone. Just then, his phone rang again.
"Er Zhu, where are you? The auspicious time for the opening is almost here, you can't be late!"
As soon as the call was connected, Liu Yan's anxious voice came from the other end.
"Mm, I'll be there soon."
Er Zhu was stunned. He then remembered that today was the day the fruit store opened. He hadn't wanted to attend, but Liu Yan insisted, so he reluctantly agreed.
"By the way, dress up a bit. I've invited quite a few important people in town. Don't let them look down on you."
Just as Liu Yan was about to hang up, she suddenly slapped her forehead and reminded him.
"It doesn't matter. They're just some minor figures. What if they look down on me?"
Er Zhu turned his direction while looking at his faded white shirt and gently shook his head.
Let alone the local celebrities, even the famous people in North China Province or the capital held no sway in his eyes. In his opinion, a person's true worth lay in their strength, not in their fancy attire.
Take those second-generation rich kids, for instance. They all dressed impeccably, but their minds were filled with depravity. What was the point?
Within a few minutes, Er Zhu arrived at the commercial street. The street was exceptionally lively today, with not only curious onlookers but also those so-called celebrities with bulging bellies.
Liu Yan was busy, so Er Zhu didn't disturb her. He walked through the spacious fruit store with his hands behind his back.
He had combined all the shops on the street. This place didn't resemble a fruit store; it was more like a wholesale market, and its area was several times larger than the current wholesale markets!
As Er Zhu walked, he was planning something in his mind when suddenly, a large figure appeared before him, blocking his path.
"Who are you, you little punk? Is this a place you can just walk into? Get out of here now!"
The man glared at Er Zhu impatiently and waved his hand as he spoke.
Er Zhu glanced at the man in the suit and tie and rolled his eyes speechlessly.
There are fools every year, but this year is particularly abundant!
"Oh, you're glaring at Young Master Liu? Are you tired of living?"
Just as Er Zhu was about to turn away, a sycophant-like man behind the first man saw the scene and, cursing, raised his fist to charge.
The Liu family was their town's largest supplier of fruits and vegetables, not only owning many shops but also possessing thousands of acres of fertile land in the countryside!
It was no exaggeration to say that all the small fruit and vegetable stores in Willow Town had prospered thanks to the Liu family!
The man's anger grew with every thought, and he clenched his fist tighter. He swung with all his might. Just as Er Zhu was about to act, Young Master Liu preemptively grabbed the man's fist.
"Enough. This young man is a business partner of Miss Liu's, after all. We should show some respect."
As the man looked on in confusion, Young Master Liu glanced at Liu Yan, who was entertaining guests in the distance, a hint of greed flashing in his eyes.
Liu Yan was the most beautiful woman in the business. He had come today for a reason:
No matter what it took, he intended to have Liu Yan, even if it was just for one night!
Therefore, he wouldn't tip his hand before his plan began.
"What business partner? He's just a farmer who grows crops for Miss Liu. If he's such a farmer, Miss Liu can just find another one."
The man, unaware of Young Master Liu's intentions, thought that Young Master Liu was being too timid. He forcefully shook off Young Master Liu's hand and cursed angrily.
"I told you to stop, so stop! What's all this nonsense? If you dare to talk back again, I'll cut off your supply!"
Seeing that the man dared to disobey him, Young Master Liu frowned, somewhat annoyed.
He, Liu Qingfeng, was a graduate of a prestigious university, yet he was surrounded by such fools. What a tragedy!
"No, Young Master Liu, I was wrong. I won't do anything. I won't do anything anymore."
Hearing this, the man immediately deflated. He apologized and quickly retreated behind Young Master Liu.
If Young Master Liu cut off their supply, their family would go bankrupt!
"Get lost, and don't make me say it a second time!"
Young Master Liu glared at the man who had just spoken, then, as if struck by a thought, he suddenly turned to look at Er Zhu.
Meanwhile, Er Zhu was utterly speechless. He thought it was some important figure, but it turned out to be just a wholesaler...
He thought others were foolish, but he was the one who was the most foolish!
Er Zhu, too lazy to deal with him, turned to leave. Just then, Liu Yan noticed the situation.
"Liu Qingfeng, what are you doing?"
As Young Master Liu was about to leave, he suddenly heard Liu Yan's voice. His face instantly lit up with a smile, his eyes shining.
"This farmer is being disrespectful. How can someone of his status enter the store? Don't be angry, I've already taught him a lesson for you."
Liu Qingfeng walked towards Liu Yan, angrily pointing at Er Zhu to lodge a complaint. The sycophants behind him nodded in agreement, contemplating how to chime in.
The man who had been about to attack Er Zhu then realized what had happened. His face instantly turned pale, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
Fortunately, he had stopped just in time. If he had ruined Young Master Liu's plan, their family would have faced more than just bankruptcy!
It turned out that the reason they were so eager to please Liu Qingfeng was not only because the Liu family was Willow Town's largest supplier but also because the Liu family had close ties with the Lin family in the neighboring city.
The Lin family was the second wealthiest merchant in the neighboring city. Although insignificant compared to the mysterious richest man, for people like them, they were figures to be looked up to!
Thinking of the Lin family, the man's forehead broke out in more cold sweat, and his legs even began to tremble slightly!
"Who says he's a farmer? Er Zhu is my friend, and he's much richer than you!"
On the other side, just as Liu Qingfeng was about to continue his complaint, Liu Yan smacked the back of his head and reprimanded him.
Liu Yan had initially intended to list some of Er Zhu's assets, but remembering Er Zhu's preference for a low profile, she settled for saying "much richer than you."
"Hahaha, Miss Liu, are you feeling feverish? How can a mere farmer be richer than Young Master Liu?"
"Exactly. A poor old farmer can earn at most forty to fifty thousand yuan a year, but that's not even enough for us to pick our teeth!"
"Miss Liu, could it be that you've taken a liking to this poor boy and want to keep him as your gigolo?"
...
Before Liu Qingfeng could speak, several sycophants behind him sarcastically chimed in. Especially the last remark, which made Liu Qingfeng vigilant.
Gigolo?
That wouldn't do!