Chapter 640: Who are you?

"So that's how it is." Chen Yu nodded thoughtfully: "What kind of background does the other party have?"

"The other party is called Li Shan, he has connections in both the underworld and the police; damn it, the fire department and the public security bureau come to inspect every single day, it's affected quite a bit of business," Zhang Hu said bitterly.

"So blatant? This is Shengjing, after all," Chen Yu said.

"So what? I'm just an ordinary commoner," Zhang Hu said with a wry smile: "There's nothing to be done about it. Chen Yu, you sit here for a while, I'm going to go meet that brat Li Shan, I'll come back to keep you company in a bit."

"Cousin, let me go with you to take a look," Chen Yu said: "If there's anything, I can help out."

"You? You'd better forget it. Negotiating with these people is different from the group fights in the village when we were kids; if things go wrong, there will be bloodshed. Xiao Yu, you aren't in this line of work, you'd better not get involved," Zhang Hu shook his head.

He knew Chen Yu had good intentions, but he knew how much trouble he was currently facing, so he tried his best to keep Chen Yu from getting involved in this matter.

"Brother, what era is this now? It's not suitable for fighting and killing anymore," Chen Yu smiled: "If there's trouble, find the police."

"That brat has connections; he's very close with a captain at a nearby precinct. He comes to cause me trouble every few days, it's useless," Zhang Hu said bitterly: "Xiao Yu, you wait for me here for a while, I'll finish dealing with this quickly."

As Zhang Hu said this, he walked out, and then he called a girl in to keep Chen Yu company.

"Manager Chen, Hu Ge asked me to come keep you company for a while, he'll be back right away," the girl smiled: "My name is Xiaoya."

Chen Yu was left between laughter and tears. He stood up and said: "It's fine, you go ahead and get busy. I'll call two friends over to have a drink."

After the girl left, Chen Yu took out his phone and called Huang Shaoming, asking him to come over for a drink. Huang Shaoming had been brooding over the fact that he hadn't invited Chen Yu to his home earlier.

As soon as he received Chen Yu's call, this guy ran over here in a hurry. After hanging up the phone, Chen Yu walked straight out of the private room and headed to the third floor.

In the private room on the third floor, two groups of people were already in a standoff.

Zhang Hu's expression was not very good. Opposite him, a middle-aged man was sitting down. The middle-aged man was chomping on a cigar, and on the coffee table sat an open briefcase, the briefcase filled with a full case of money.

This case of money looked to be at least a million, and that man was none other than the famous local bully of the area, Li Shan.

Although Shengjing City is not like a small place, being under the feet of the Heavenly Child, there are always corners of the city where justice cannot reach.

What's more, Li Shan had a big shot backing him, so his influence was not something an ordinary person could compare to.

"Shan Ge, what is the meaning of this?" Looking at that case of money, Zhang Hu was somewhat confused.

"Huzi, I understand the rules, and I follow the rules. This one million is the entry fee. From now on, when my men sell some goods in your establishment, you just pretend you don't see it," Li Shan puffed out a smoke ring.

"Shan Ge, I took over this establishment from Qiang Ge, and the rule that there is no drug involvement in the establishment was set by him too. When I took over the establishment, he gave instructions not to touch that stuff," Zhang Hu shook his head: "So I'm sorry, I can't accept this money."

"Heh heh, Huzi, I know you're a man who values loyalty, otherwise Guangtou Qiang wouldn't have valued you so much," Li Shan laughed: "But now he's wiped his hands of it and gone into real estate; he doesn't care about affairs in the underworld anymore."

"I'm also a man who values loyalty. If you take this money, we'll be friends from now on. If you encounter any trouble here, I'll help you settle it. Plus, if you let my people in, I'll give you ten percent of the profits every year," Li Shan said patiently.

Zhang Hu's heart was pounding. To be honest, he was a bit tempted. One million plus a share of the annual profits—this was no small sum.

To tell the truth, entertainment venues are hard to run now, and there aren't as many customers as before. His place has a decent source of customers, but the money earned each year isn't much.

"Cousin, skirting the edge is fine, but anything involving illegal activities should be left alone," Chen Yu walked in from the side.

"Xiao Yu, why are you here? Didn't I tell you to wait downstairs?" Zhang Hu was startled and couldn't help but look up.

"I was worried, so I came up to take a look," Chen Yu smiled slightly: "Cousin, this isn't the era of fighting and killing like before. Look at how even the biggest big shots from the past have washed their hands and gone into business."

"The ways to make money fast are all written in the criminal law. My aunt and uncle have finally managed to hold their heads high; don't get arrested for doing these things, or they will never be able to hold their heads up in the village again," Chen Yu said.

Zhang Hu was stunned, a look of shame appearing on his face. He nodded heavily: "Xiao Yu, you're right. Doing this will lead to trouble sooner or later. I can't let my mom and dad be unable to hold their heads up in the future."

"Shan Ge, I'm sorry, I can't accept this money. Take it back," Zhang Hu pushed the money on the table back.

"Brat, who are you with?" Li Shan's expression turned somewhat ugly; he had originally planned everything out.

As long as Li Shan accepted this money, his people could sell goods in the establishment unscrupulously in the future. If trouble arose, Zhang Hu would take the fall.

He had acquaintances at the precinct; he could just slap some charge on Zhang Hu and get him locked up, and then this establishment would naturally fall into his hands.

Zhang Hu had already been tempted, but the sudden appearance of Chen Yu had made Zhang Hu wake up. How could he not be angry?

"I'm not with anyone, I'm from out of town. This is my cousin; I can't just watch my cousin jump into a pit, can I?" Chen Yu glanced at Li Shan.

"Zhang Hu, Shan Ge came to talk to you with such sincerity, what is your attitude? You're simply being ungrateful," a big man behind Li Shan pointed at Zhang Hu and cursed: "Do you believe that your establishment won't be able to stay open here in the future?"

"Thank you, Shan Ge, for thinking highly of me, but I can't accept the money. Some principles cannot be changed. Shan Ge, let's go to a private room; I'll treat you to a drink and apologize to you," Zhang Hu stood up and said.

"Zhang Hu, are you really planning to refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit? Crushing you is really the same as crushing an ant; do you still think of yourself as a person?" Li Shan's expression was very ugly, his gaze revealing a trace of venomous light.

Zhang Hu was furious. Li Shan's words were too harsh, and he had long since had enough. He slapped the table and was about to make a move.

"Hu Ge, there are a few more junkies in the establishment; we've caught them," at this moment, Xiao Hei walked in with a group of people, two young men left behind here.

"Shan Ge, save us!" The two young men were Li Shan's people; seeing Li Shan, the two of them began to wail.

"Follow the rules. Drag them out and beat them. If they come again next time, break their legs directly," Zhang Hu was already furious.

"These two have already come for the third time," Xiao Hei said in a low voice.

Zhang Hu didn't say a word. He reached back and pulled a steel pipe from under the sofa on the side, walking toward the two men with a menacing air.