Chapter 573 — Kill One to Warn a Hundred, Part Two
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The waiter knew Li Erlan too and knew he was a troublemaker, so he did not dare offend him. He hurriedly nodded and called the owner over. The owner came out, saw it was Li Erlan, and could not help but frown: "Erlan, didn't I give you your pocket money this month? Why are you here again?"
The owner was not exactly afraid of Li Erlan, but with this kind of hoodlum, it was still best to throw them a little sweetness each month; otherwise, if they kicked up a fuss, it would truly be a hassle.
"What do you mean, here again? I'm here to eat at your restaurant this time! It's an honor for you! My leader is here—hurry up and prepare a private room!" Li Erlan glared and cursed impatiently: "My leader is Chairman Zhao of Qibing Real Estate, from the provincial capital!"
The owner had heard that the shantytown renovation nearby was being handled by Qibing Real Estate. He was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself, since when did Li Erlan know such an impressive leader? He did not dare be negligent now and put on a smile: "Erlan, looks like you're going to make it big from now on? When you become some kind of CEO, don't forget about us!"
"Of course not! All right, enough chatter, hurry up and find us a private room!" Li Erlan was quite pleased by the owner's words, and he was also calculating in his heart: Young Master Bing had come here to start a company—as his former follower, couldn't he also scheme to get himself a position and become some kind of CEO?
The restaurant owner personally escorted Young Master Bing and the others into the private room. Though he did not know Young Master Bing, he had seen Zhong Fabai before! How many restaurant owners did not know Zhong Fabai? Seeing that Zhong Fabai was also deferential toward that young man, the owner knew that Young Master Bing's power was truly considerable!
Soon the food and wine were laid on the table. Zhao Qibing ate casually for a bit, then asked: "Erlan, I told you on the phone before that I want to develop the shantytown—did you look into it for me? How are things in the shantytown now?"
"Those relocation households have all talked it over—they want compensation of three thousand per square meter!" Li Erlan said: "That's just sheer extortion, isn't it? Total nonsense!"
"Three thousand?" Zhao Qibing sneered after hearing it: "The housing prices here are only ten thousand, and they dare ask for three thousand?"
"You're telling me! If you ask me, giving them a thousand or eight hundred is already generous!" Li Erlan said. "Young Master Bing, I've already made inquiries—the shantytown has no big players behind it, just small fry and minnows. Do whatever you like, nothing will come of it!"
"Then this will be easy!" Zhao Qibing nodded and said to Zhong Fabai, "In that case, today you go flatten a few of their homes for me. Whichever family acts the troublemaker, tear down their house first—then we'll see if the rest still dare to get cocky!"
"Rest assured, Young Master Bing. The bulldozers and excavators are already in position; we can start work at any time!" Zhong Fabai nodded.
"By the way, Young Master Bing, there's a pretty girl in this shantytown—interested?" Li Erlan had been after Tang Zhi for a long time but had never succeeded. Recently, a formidable boyfriend had appeared at Tang Zhi's side, and Li Erlan knew he had no hope left. But because Tang Zhi's boyfriend had given him a beating last time, Li Erlan harbored a deep grudge and wanted revenge against Tang Zhi, so he had set his sights on Young Master Bing.