Tonight, Qin Chuan intended to have a real showdown with Han Shifei. He was no longer interested in playing games with someone like Han Shifei.
Today you smashed my convoy, tomorrow I'll raid your factory, the day after tomorrow you'll send people to attack at midnight, and the day after that I'll retaliate...
This back-and-forth, in fact, yields no benefit to either party and belongs to the lowest level of engagement.
No matter which industry or profession one is in, truly influential figures disdain such methods.
Qin Chuan was now solely focused on making money and expanding his business. He had no desire to continue engaging in a protracted struggle with a low-class hoodlum like Han Shifei.
Therefore, tonight would be an open game.
If Han Shifei persisted in his ways, Qin Chuan wouldn't be blamed for resorting to more insidious tactics.
In terms of people, he had plenty now. In terms of money, he also had a considerable amount. It was time to clearly define the boundaries.
The convoy drove up the smooth road and soon spotted an ancient manor.
This place was rich in traditional charm and possessed an elegant landscape; it was Han Shifei's lair.
As soon as the convoy stopped, two large dogs tied to the gate began to bark ferociously. A closer look revealed them to be actual wolves, albeit tamed.
The barking alerted the people inside Fenggu Garden. The gate creaked open, and a man, rubbing his eyes and cursing, emerged.
But then his movements froze. His once sleepy eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.
Before him, three cars were parked in a line, their headlights blazing, illuminating Fenggu Garden as if it were daytime.
And directly in front of these three cars stood a crowd of people, all strong and imposing men, exuding a powerful aura. Under the car lights, their shadows stretched long.
However, due to the angle, no one's true face could be discerned. Paradoxically, this made them more terrifying, as it was impossible to know who these newcomers were.
This scene thoroughly startled the man who had opened the gate to check on the dogs. In his panic, he stammered, "You... you... who are you?"
"Do you know what this place is!!"
The only reply was a dead silence. In front of the three cars, more than ten upright figures stood motionless, all with their arms crossed.
Beneath their tight black tank tops, well-defined muscles were visible, instilling a sense of dread.
"Click!"
As the man stood in bewildered anxiety, a flame ignited in the darkness. Someone was lighting a cigarette with a lighter. Only then did the man notice that behind this group of burly men stood another person.
This individual leaned against a car, dressed in a black suit, with the top two buttons of his collar undone. Although his true face was obscured, he exuded an air of laziness.
After lighting his cigarette, he took two slow puffs, the glowing tip of the cigarette flickering in the night.
"Go back and inform Han Shifei that Qin Chuan has come to visit!"
Finally, the figure in the shadows spoke.
His words startled the man at the gate even more. He pointed a trembling finger, "You... you are Boss Qin?!"
"What, is there anyone else in Yongnan County who dares to impersonate me?"
Qin Chuan stepped out from the shadows, revealing his true face.
Once he confirmed it was Qin Chuan, the man no longer dared to dally. He quickly turned and ran back into the manor.
Moments later, a chaotic flurry of footsteps and shouts could be heard from within the manor, followed by a group of people rushing out tensely – about twenty or so, many armed and looking vigilant.
Fengle Garden truly lived up to its reputation as Han Shifei's stronghold; such numbers appearing so readily indicated how seriously Han Shifei guarded his own safety.
"Boss Qin, what brings you here so late at night without even a prior call?"
Amidst the tense atmosphere, a loud voice boomed, and Han Shifei, accompanied by Zhang Wenbo, strode out.
Under the dazzling car headlights, Han Shifei's fair face remained calm and composed. Truly, he was the 'King Han' of Yongnan County, possessing exceptional composure.
"I wanted to give Boss Han a surprise. If I had called in advance, would it still be a surprise!" Qin Chuan replied.
"Hahaha, this surprise is quite acceptable!"
Han Shifei laughed heartily, exuding the charisma of 'King Han'.
"Since you're here, why not come into the manor and sit for a while? Allow me to fulfill my host's duties!"
Qin Chuan raised his hand: "No need! People like us are likely not welcome!"
"I've come tonight to say just one thing!"
Han Shifei didn't speak, merely standing there and waiting.
Qin Chuan was direct and to the point: "I've come to draw a line with you!"
This time, Han Shifei finally raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean?"
"It's simple. I'm tired of our current pattern of conflict!"
Qin Chuan said, "This daily back-and-forth, you send people to smash my construction sites, I shut down your hotel business, you intercept my convoy, I take down your casino, you smash my road construction crew..."
"Don't you find this mode of conflict incredibly tedious? Fighting every day, and in the end, both sides suffer losses, with no one gaining any advantage!"
"You, Han Shifei, known as 'King Han' in the underworld, do you only have this much capability, only knowing how to play these low-level gangster tactics?"
Han Shifei's expression darkened slightly, as Qin Chuan's words were too blunt, unpleasant to hear, and showed no respect.
"Qin, watch your mouth! Who gave you permission to speak to my elder brother like that?"
From Han Shifei's entourage, a large, burly man shouted.
Qin Chuan didn't even look at him and continued, "Han Shifei, I don't know if you have any life goals, but I, Qin Chuan, do!"
"My ambition is definitely not limited to this small Yongnan County. This county cannot contain me!"
As Qin Chuan finished speaking, everyone present turned to look at him. His words were somewhat arrogant, as if Qin Chuan had never truly regarded the small Yongnan County as significant.
At this moment, Qin Chuan continued:
"I can tell you clearly, what I'm focused on now is making money, earning more money! In less than three years, or at most five, I will definitely leave Yongnan County and develop in a larger city!"
"During this period, you can continue your usury, protection fees, and casinos; I won't interfere!"
"But don't bring your gangster tactics to my doorstep again!"
"Otherwise, our feud will continue endlessly!"
"What do you think?!"
As Qin Chuan's words fell, all eyes turned to Han Shifei's face, awaiting his answer.
"Not good at all!!"
Unexpectedly, Han Shifei quickly gave his answer, and it was very firm.