Chapter 163: I'll make it impossible for you to move an inch!

Li Jiaci followed her gaze and looked out.

He saw a group of people fighting nonstop at the entrance.

Liu Jiang, on the other side of the door, was so anxious he kept stamping his feet.

The big black dog jumped up and down, barking nonstop.

"Damn it, never a moment of peace!"

Li Jiaci muttered curses as he walked out.

He also didn't forget to tell Wang Yingna: "Just stay here and finish revising the remaining furniture designs!"

"Okay, I know!"

Wang Yingna nodded.

Li Jiaci came to the main gate.

At a glance, the one causing the biggest commotion in the crowd was Wang Zong.

By rights, he should have finished picking up the goods and gone back by this time.

How come he's still here fighting with people?

Li Jiaci asked Liu Jiang: "What's going on?"

"Brother, Wang Zong is unreasonable!"

"We usually let him pick up first each day, but today he was an hour late, so I let those behind him go first!"

"But as soon as he arrived he tried to cut in line; people have waited so long, how could we let him go first?"

"I told him to wait at the back for the goods, but he not only didn't listen to me, he even started arguing with those in line!"

So that's what happened.

Li Jiaci kicked the gate and shouted at the outside: "Shut your mouths, damn it! What are you yelling about?"

A shout of rebuke.

Those petty traders waiting for Li Jiaci's meal naturally dared not speak.

Wang Zong angrily protested: "My contract with you says I'm first to pick up goods each day by the rules; even if you don't follow the rules, that bunch of clueless bastards dare to fight me for a spot, so they can all damn well forget about getting any goods!"

"Do you have any shame?"

Li Jiaci stepped closer, his face displeased, and said: "Since you know you're supposed to be first, then be on time and follow the rules to pick up the goods; you damn well were late yourself and won't let others go first—where in the world is there someone who does business like this?"

Upon hearing that, the surrounding petty traders all agreed.

"What Li Lao Ban said is correct! Who let you not come on time today?"

"Wang Zong, you've been causing trouble these days, haven't you? Li Lao Ban has already given you enough face—don't push your luck!"

"You're the only one in a hurry; nobody else is?"

"Since you're late, go to the back; if you don't, even more people will come later!"

"Don't think that just because you opened a furniture factory you're superior to us!"

"That's right, we're all here to pick up goods; there's no hierarchy, it's just first come, first served!"

……

Facing the crowd's reproaches.

Wang Zong, face red and neck thick with anger, grabbed one of the petty traders and shouted: "Damn it, where are you hauling the lumber to? Without these furniture factories, could you sell this lumber?"

The petty trader chuckled lightly: "Yes, I'm hauling to a furniture factory, but I didn't say it was yours; there are other furniture factories in Pingzhou besides yours. You've offended us petty traders today—who will do business with you later?"

"Do I need you to haul lumber for me? Damn it, my fleet isn't just for show!"

"Besides, is that what I mean?"

"You've offended me today, which means you've offended the whole furniture industry; I can cut off your livelihood with a single word!"

Wang Zong threatened arrogantly.

The petty trader in front shifted his gaze, seeming to be intimidated by his threat.

For a moment he was at a loss for words.

Li Jiaci's face grew grim.

"Wang Zong, let's settle this one issue at a time—you don't need to threaten people, do you?"

Wang Zong turned his head, gave a cold snort: "Li Lao Ban, this is our furniture industry's affair—stay out of it!"

"You bring up the furniture industry..."

"Then I have to say a few more things!"

"Actually, I, your humble self, am also preparing to enter the furniture industry and make my mark!"

"Surely by now everyone has already heard the news!"

"Let me use this occasion to formally announce it to everyone!"

"I, Li Jiaci, am opening a furniture factory!"

As soon as Li Jiaci said that,

The petty traders outside all exploded in an uproar.

Wang Zong didn't expect him to announce the news so quickly.

He then anxiously asked: "Li Lao Ban, what do you mean? Opening a lumber mill isn't enough—you want to steal our furniture business?"

"How could that be considered stealing?"

"If you can open a furniture factory, why can't I?"

"Has this industry been monopolized by you?"

"Do I need your approval to open a furniture factory?"

Li Jiaci asked with a smile.

This remark left Wang Zong speechless.

A middleman approached Li Jiaci and said, "Li Lao Ban, from now on you'll have to look after our middlemen's business even more!"

"Yeah, Li Lao Ban's price for us is definitely higher than Wang Zong's!"

"That way it's much more convenient—we haul the goods from Mu Cai Chang and then deliver them straight to Li Lao Ban's Furniture Factory!"

"Exactly, the round‑trip shipping cost is also much lower than before!"

"Most importantly, we trust Li Lao Ban's character!"

"Exactly!"

……

Just as this group of middlemen was getting excited about it,

Li Jiaci shook his head.

"Sorry, everyone!"

"We produce and sell on our own—it's already enough!"

"Besides, I'm just a newcomer in the furniture industry, still figuring things out!"

"I don't want my personal affairs to affect other furniture factories' business!"

"Whether my furniture factory can even get off the ground is still an open question!"

The surroundings suddenly fell silent.

Liu Jiang chimed in: "Yeah, if we buy back the wood we sold and still have to pay you extra, we'd be losing out too much!"

The middlemen's beautiful dream was shattered.

They want it both ways.

Not only do they want to save trouble, they also want to make extra money off Li Jiaci.

That said,

Leaving aside the furniture factory, just buying goods from Mu Cai Chang and reselling them is enough for them to make a handsome profit.

Once the middlemen have figured it out,

they immediately start speaking up one after another.

"Yes, yes, Brother Liu Jiang is right!"

"Li Lao Ban opening a furniture factory won't affect us at all!"

"What should be said is that Li Lao Ban has a broad vision, actually thinking so far ahead!"

"Exactly, unlike some people who only think of themselves!"

"Just name Wang Zong directly!"

"Hahaha……"

Wang Zong glared fiercely at the people around him.

Then he glanced at the time, his tone impatient, and urged: "Li Lao Ban, just tell me when I can pick up the goods—I can't stand waiting here!"

"You want the goods? Go to the back of the line!"

Li Jiaci didn't entertain any discussion, pointing straight to the end of the endless queue.

Wang Zong's face darkened.

"What if I insist on taking the goods now?"

Li Jiaci smiled, placed his hands behind his back, and said, "You can give it a try!"

"You damn well still want to open a furniture factory without even checking—do you know where I rank in this industry?"

"If you offend me, I'll make it impossible for you to move an inch!"

"You can try it too!"

Wang Zong threatened, red with anger.