Chapter 157: Annoying, huh? I learned it from you!

Fine, you all, each one of you, really capable!

I can't make it clear to you!

Where's Li Lao Ban?

I'll go talk to him!

Wang Zong skirted around the two and looked inside the factory.

At this moment, Li Jiaci was standing at the office door discussing matters with Li Yihu.

Wang Zong pounded on the iron door and shouted loudly, "Li Lao Ban, come out!"

Li Jiaci heard the commotion from afar and instantly felt a bit displeased.

He glanced toward the gate.

It's this Wang Zong again.

What do you want?

Li Jiaci furrowed his brows and walked over.

Li Lao Ban, your people offended me and even damn sicced a dog on me—are you going to handle this?

Seeing him approach, Wang Zong's arrogance flared up instantly.

He figured Li Jiaci wouldn't let himself lose face in front of all these middlemen.

But he was wrong.

When Li Jiaci deals with people, he doesn't care what the occasion is or who's around.

My people are fine; why would they sic a dog on you?

While speaking, Li Jiaci had already arrived at the gate.

Liu Jiang stood ramrod straight and said, "Brother, he started the trouble; we're shipping on schedule, he couldn't wait and even blamed us for ink stains!"

Oh? Wang Zong, then this is your fault!

You've been coming to my place not just a day or two!

You know exactly when my factory ships!

It's not time yet; what are you being high-handed for?

My younger brother siccing a dog on you is just a light punishment!

If it were me, I'd just tear up your contract outright!

Leave you with nothing to take!

Li Jiaci said that.

Surprisingly, voices of approval rose from around.

Wang Zong turned back and glared fiercely at that person.

Immediately, he asked Li Jiaci, "This contract is black and white; you say tear it, tear it? Breaking it incurs penalties—don't you know that?"

Hah.

Isn't this what I learned from you?

This is our second time signing a contract, right?

Just a few days after the first signing, you saw how aggressively Zheng Degui cut prices elsewhere and rushed to break the contract to go there!

You don't care about this little penalty, so why should I?

Moreover, if we tear up the contract now, whose loss would be greater? You don't need me to remind you.

Once, twice, not three times!

Go ahead and try—see if there's still a chance to cooperate!

Li Jiaci said with his hands behind his back, calm and composed.

If this contract is nullified.

He would at most lose a little money.

But Wang Zong wouldn't be so lucky.

Without this top-grade timber, Wang Zong's furniture factory will eventually go under.

Even without Li Jiaci lifting a finger.

Other furniture factories will also seize the opportunity and gang up on him.

By then, there'll be a good show to watch.

Wang Zong likewise thought of these consequences.

He couldn't help but feel something stuck in his throat.

He clenched his fists tightly, listening to the endless mockery in his ears.

Yet he never mustered the courage to talk back.

Li Jiaci is no longer just the king of the timber industry; his influence is absolutely not to be underestimated.

Wang Zong, if you lack the guts to confront me, then forget this—just take your goods and leave peacefully; I won't hold it against you.

Li Jiaci looked at Wang Zong's embarrassed expression and said with a smile.

Hearing these words.

Wang Zong was about to speak when Zhao Chen interrupted him.

Zhao Chen said, "Everyone, step back a bit; we're about to ship!"

Liu Jiang led the big black dog, smiled, and said, "Wang Zong is in a hurry; let him take his goods first, everyone!"

Wang Zong, please, please!

A middleman deliberately spoke up.

Wang Zong's face turned the color of pig liver from anger.

After the lumber was loaded onto the truck, they left without lingering even a second, slinking away.

Liu Jiang spat on the ground.

Pah!

What the heck!

Li Jiaci gave him a sideways glance.

Is it never over?

Liu Jiang pursed his lips, took the big black dog, and left.

Once the troublemakers were dealt with, this bunch of middlemen quieted down considerably.

They lined up neatly to wait for the goods.

Li Jiaci returned to the office and poured himself a cup of tea.

A phone rang.

The caller was Liu Yanxi.

He answered the phone and asked, 'Liu Team, what do you need?'

On the other end, Liu Yanxi spoke softly: 'I heard that Lin Niansheng's father-in-law received a transfer order from above, took his daughter and moved to the provincial capital; Lin Niansheng was originally supposed to go too, but for some reason he didn't end up going.'

Li Jiaci smiled: 'If he didn't go, he didn't go; what's the big deal?'

In Pingzhou he became a laughingstock; this place isn't worth his nostalgia… unless… he's hoping to make a comeback!

Hehe, never mind me, even your Chief Zhao wouldn't let him succeed!

Li Jiaci, I'm telling you seriously, you need to take this issue seriously!

Hmm, got it!

Just as the two were talking.

Wang Yingna ran into the office, beaming.

She smelled strongly of shampoo, her hair dyed wine-red as she wished, with two curls.

Jiaci bro, how's my new hairstyle?

Does it especially suit me?

Li Jiaci raised his head and said perfunctorily, 'Looks good, looks good!'

You didn't even look closely!

Wang Yingna stepped forward a bit.

She bent down, bringing her hair close.

There are two curls—did you see them?

The conversation was overheard by Liu Yanxi.

She asked over the phone, 'Is that little girl here?'

Li Jiaci picked up his phone, stood up, and walked to the window.

Then he said, 'Yes, she just dyed her hair and is showing off to me!'

Is it my brother's call?

Wang Yingna quickly ran to Li Jiaci's back.

She hugged his arm, tiptoed, and shouted at the person on the phone, 'Brother, I'm doing great here—you can relax!'

Not your brother's call!

Li Jiaci poked her forehead and pushed her away.

Then he told Liu Yanxi, 'Liu Team, I've got this under control; let's discuss it when we have time.'

Okay, you go ahead and be busy!

Hung up.

Li Jiaci clicked his tongue and said to Wang Yingna, 'What's so great about dyeing your hair?'

Liu Team, Liu Team, it's that woman calling again!

What do you mean 'again'?

This is her seventh call in the past three days!

Why are you keeping track of this?

Of course I need to keep track; this is all evidence of you bullying me!

No, when have I ever bullied you?

Right now!

What's up now?

You're speaking up for that woman!

I damn...

Li Jiaci was speechless.

He picked up a lock of Wang Yingna's hair and said, 'Go look in the mirror yourself—does this look good?'

I'm not good-looking; I'm far inferior to that Liu woman!

Is it ever going to end?

Who let you disgrace me?

(silence)

Li Jiaci was completely speechless.

The phone rang again.

Before Li Jiaci could pick up the call, Wang Yingna snatched his phone away.

She glanced at the caller.

"How come it's my brother?"