[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-urban-peerless-expert":3,"chapter-urban-peerless-expert-urban-peerless-expert-chapter-265":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Urban Peerless Expert",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1446276,1898,"Chapter 265 - 265 285 These Unscrupulous Merchants!","urban-peerless-expert-chapter-265",265,"\u003Cp>265: Chapter 285: These Unscrupulous Merchants!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_1 265: Chapter 285: These Unscrupulous Merchants!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>_1 “Off work, let’s go, time to eat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After handing over their work, Lin Chen calls out to Wang Zimin, ready to have dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zimin laughs and says, “Brother Chen, it’s always you treating us, I can’t be so rude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ll cover it today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen laughs and says, “Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two go to Sanwa Street Food Stall, a familiar place, and sit at the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They order food, grab a case of beer, and start drinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Chen, don’t you have a girlfriend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why don’t you see her after work and eat with us every day?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen laughs and says, “Being together all the time is boring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drinking with the guys is more comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you get married, you’ll understand that marriage is a besieged city – those outside want in, and those inside want out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zimin chuckles, “I’m not as capable as you, Brother Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m just an ordinary security guard; no girl would look up to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen throws a peanut kernel into his mouth and laughs, “Didn’t you mention that your old house was about to be demolished?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That should come with a considerable compensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a new house and compensation money, you’ll be set – who wouldn’t like you then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zimin smiles modestly, his eyes filled with anticipation, “I hope so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I haven’t accomplished much; I just want to find a suitable woman to settle down with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she looks decent, is hardworking, and can make a good life, that’s enough for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After expressing his longing, Wang Zimin shows some concern on his face, “Although they said the house would be demolished, they haven’t agreed on the final compensation yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The developer is suppressing the price, and everyone is negotiating with them right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are there many people?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen casually inquires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demolition matters tend to be quite complicated; some people are willing to settle, while others aren’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The compensation for various people in the same area may differ.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those with abilities may get more, while those without may get less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zimin smiles bitterly, “Initially, there were many people, but a large group suddenly changed their minds and signed the demolition consent form; I don’t know if they’ve talked privately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, there are only about a dozen households left that haven’t reached an agreement.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen is not surprised and says, “They’ve probably gotten what they wanted and backed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s your situation now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zimin helplessly says, “We just want them to follow the official standards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they don’t agree, cutting our compensation in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A couple of days ago, someone was harassed and intimidated by them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s getting troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, let’s not talk about it; let’s drink!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they chat and drink, Wang Zimin receives a phone call, and his face suddenly changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, I’ll be back right away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zimin hangs up, “Brother Chen, there’s an emergency at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have to go back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can’t drink with you today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen looks at Wang Zimin’s troubled face and asks concernedly, “What happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zimin angrily says, “The developer has gotten bulldozers and other heavy machinery on site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If we don’t sign, they’re going to demolish our houses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These cunning businessmen blatantly ignore the official compensation guidelines and cut off at least half!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen stands up, “Well, I’m free anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let’s go check it out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forced demolitions often lead to violence and injuries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Wang Zimin has a stake and is stubborn, Lin Chen is worried that he might get into trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zimin appreciates Lin Chen’s abilities and says gratefully, “Thank you, Brother Chen!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ride Wang Zimin’s motorcycle and arrive at Wang Zimin’s home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zimin’s house is located in an old residential area, with no tall buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each house has a homestead, and with urbanization progressing, these neighborhoods are being acquired, razed, and rebuilt into neat and tidy community housing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many houses in the surrounding area have been almost demolished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the middle, there’s still an undemolished area, where a large crowd is gathered, visibly divided into two groups, arguing loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the crowd, several heavy machines are poised, creating immense pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Zimin quickly joins the arguing group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holding a printed official statement, he makes a strong case against the demolition party’s negotiator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen doesn’t participate but looks at a group of men behind the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are gathered, smoking, and looking menacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are clearly not friendly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems that something is about to happen today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About ten minutes later, the argument escalates into physical confrontation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the demolition party’s negotiator pretends to be hit and falls to the ground, covering his face and shouting, “Help!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Help!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a distance, a group of men throw their cigarette butts on the ground and quickly pull steel pipes from the trunks of nearby cars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wield the pipes ferociously and charge at the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen sighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s all just a setup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The negotiator pretends to get hit, while others “righteously” respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if this went to court, it would just be a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the ones injured would always be the locals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minor injuries could lead to having blood on their faces, while more severe ones would put them in the hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen takes a puff of his cigarette, steps forward, and stands in front of the attacking group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader of the group looks at Lin Chen and snorts without saying a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swings his steel pipe directly at Lin Chen’s head with ferocious strength.\u003C\u002Fp>",936,"2026-06-06T01:51:32.142Z",1,"novelbin.me","71270193b1167fc1e99b9b2ccd52ff08bd452f8164aaa65f702ce7a84b4bcf40","urban-peerless-expert-chapter-406","urban-peerless-expert-chapter-405",4071,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Furban-peerless-expert-cover.jpg"]