Chapter 81: The Ultimatum

However, before Lin Yu could respond, Xiao Chengzhou interrupted him with a cold sneer: "Old hag, you were the one who wounded me last time. This time, I won't let you off so easily."

No sooner had he spoken than hundreds of people suddenly flooded into Miao Street.

It turned out that before making his move, Xiao Chengzhou had already notified the people of the Rong Sect.

Soon, over three hundred Rong Sect disciples from Huacheng had all arrived at the scene.

Most members of the Rong Sect nowadays no longer engage in theft, having turned to scams instead, but their principle remains "honor among thieves." Therefore, they only target those who possess ill-gotten wealth or are telecom scammers.

Liu Zhiming and Han Fa were nearly scared out of their wits upon seeing this formation; they had never expected that the little old man beside Lin Yu could summon so many people.

They assumed it was just a stroke of luck, unaware that Xiao Chengzhou was actually taking orders from Lin Yu.

The elderly man known as Uncle Dong by Hua Yan also cupped his hands toward Lin Yu and said, "This matter has nothing to do with my young master. We were just here to watch the excitement. Farewell."

Xiao Chengzhou wanted to block them, but Lin Yu unexpectedly nodded in agreement.

Long Yiqing wanted to follow them and leave, but he was surrounded by a group of people. Meanwhile, Gong Yan and Wang Haihong, having had a grudge with Xiao Chengzhou, could not escape.

Sure enough, Xiao Chengzhou turned to Lin Yu and requested, "My injuries were caused by them. Please allow me to seek my revenge."

Hearing this, Gong Yan and Wang Haihong, who was inside the car, both broke out in a cold sweat.

What was originally a sure thing had become so passive; Wang Haihong was filled with regret.

After Lin Yu nodded in agreement, Xiao Chengzhou looked coldly at Gong Yan. "I am a reasonable person. You broke my leg and injured my arm back then. Now, as long as you each break one arm, our grudges will be wiped clean. If you don't agree, the people of the Rong Sect will help you settle it."

Gong Yan knew well that Xiao Chengzhou had already given her face, so she decisively cupped her hands and agreed, "It's a deal."

Having said that, she opened the car door, grabbed one of Wang Haihong's arms, and gave it a violent twist. Accompanied by the sound of breaking bone, Wang Haihong's screams echoed through Miao Street.

He had never expected that just for watching a bit of excitement, he would end up paying with an arm.

Gong Yan leaned close to his ear and warned in a low voice, "We can only admit defeat now, otherwise none of us will escape."

No sooner had she spoken than she released Wang Haihong's already broken arm and, steeling her heart, slammed her left arm against a utility pole by the roadside.

With a "Crack!", although the sound wasn't loud, one could tell from the way Gong Yan gritted her teeth and endured the excruciating pain that the injury was not light.

After a long while, she managed to speak, saying, "Is this enough! Xiao Chengzhou, our grudges are wiped clean."

However, Xiao Chengzhou responded with a cold sneer, "Don't be in such a hurry. What about my five million?"

Even with the unbearable pain in his arm, Wang Haihong couldn't help but shout, "What five million..." Realizing he had said the wrong thing, his face turned deathly pale in an instant.

Gong Yan quickly took over, "This five million, we will transfer it to your account immediately."

With no other choice, Wang Haihong hurriedly arranged for someone to transfer five million to Xiao Chengzhou's bank card.

After confirming receipt of the money, Xiao Chengzhou signaled his men to clear a path.

Gong Yan cupped her hands to Xiao Chengzhou in farewell, "Farewell."

Xiao Chengzhou laughed, "Take care on your way, Eldest Miss Gong the Second."

Hearing this form of address, Gong Yan, who was about to get into the car, paused. Although she didn't look back, her voice carried a hint of gloom, "It's been a long time since anyone called me that. It seems I really am getting old."

Having said that, Gong Yan got into the car, and Wang Haihong immediately ordered the driver to head to the nearest hospital.

The scene was left with only Long Yiqing, Liu Zhiming, Han Fa, and Zheng Jiawei, who was lying on the ground groaning in pain. They were terrified; with over three hundred people surrounding them, the consequences would be unimaginable if a fight broke out.

Sitting in the car, Long Yiqing was completely at a loss.

Although the sudden critical illness of Professor Kaidet during the day had been resolved, he knew his family would not let him off easily.

Therefore, he dared not contact his family for help. Suddenly remembering someone, he immediately dialed a number to call for help: "Help! I'm at Miao Street..."

At the same time, Lin Yu found Liao Yanyan and asked who the boss of Molong Media was.

As soon as these words were spoken, Liu Zhiming, sitting in the passenger seat, panicked, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

At this moment, what he feared most was not whether Hu Zhiping would come, but whether he could leave this place alive.

"The one in the passenger seat of that car is Liu Zhiming, the boss of Molong Media." Hearing Liao Yanyan's words, Lin Yu revealed a meaningful smile and walked to the front of the car, knocking lightly on the windshield.

Liu Zhiming was scared nearly out of his wits, but he still steeled himself and got out of the car.

"Hey, Lin Yu, this whole thing is a misunderstanding; it's really a case of the Dragon King's temple being flooded by his own family, with our own people failing to recognize each other."

Lin Yu responded with a smile, "Yanyan doesn't want to work at your company anymore. Can she resign?"

Liu Zhiming nodded hurriedly, "Of course she can."

But Lin Yu immediately followed up, "I heard there's a breach of contract penalty in the contract, three million, right?"

Liu Zhiming waved his hands repeatedly, "Forget it, forget it."

Lin Yu, however, said seriously, "It's written in the contract, why forget it?"

Liu Zhiming looked confused, "Do I really have to pay? Or should we just let it go?"

Liao Yanyan, standing to the side, didn't understand why her brother was saying this.

Lin Yu suddenly smiled, "Of course you have to pay. My sister has earned quite a bit of money for your company. As the boss, three million in severance pay isn't much. I think your employment contract is quite reasonable."

Hearing this, Liu Zhiming felt a pang of heartache. He hadn't expected Lin Yu to be making him pay money. He felt bitter beyond words: "I, she, this..."

Lin Yu put away his smile and said solemnly, "Don't want to pay? Then you can lie down with these people on the ground for a while before you get lost."

Looking at the people groaning in pain on the ground, Liu Zhiming dared not hesitate, "I'll pay, three million, not a cent less, I'll pay right now."

Lin Yu spoke again, "Wait, that's the money for leaving the job. Look at my sister's face; you should pay some medical expenses too."

Seeing the palm print on Liao Yanyan's face, Liu Zhiming felt angry inside but could only hold it back, "I'll pay 500,000 in medical expenses."

Lin Yu grabbed his hand, leaving only two fingers, "500,000 is too much, it was just one slap."

Liu Zhiming breathed a sigh of relief and was just about to say "Then let's leave it at that," when Lin Yu interrupted him, "500,000 is too much, you should pay two million."

"Two... million." Liu Zhiming nearly fainted, but facing Lin Yu's gaze, he immediately put on a smiling face, "Fine, three million in unemployment compensation, two million in medical expenses, five million in total, I'll transfer it to Yanyan immediately."

Inside, however, he felt incomparable heartache.

With the situation pressing, Liu Zhiming dared not act rashly. When he confirmed the five million had arrived, Lin Yu gave him an ultimatum:

"From now on, Liao Yanyan has nothing to do with Molong Media, and you are not to attack her in any form. If anyone causes trouble while she is livestreaming, I will consider it your responsibility."

Hearing this, Liu Zhiming felt a shock in his heart; he had originally planned to completely ban Liao Yanyan the next day. So, he piled on a smiling face, hurriedly expressed that he wouldn't dare, and asked if he could leave.

Like a frightened rabbit, Liu Zhiming quickly got into the car and fled the scene. ===== CHAPTER 82 =====