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Even if you disagree with a practice, you shouldn't push someone to their death.
I'm the kind of person who won't break up with you unless you push me too far.
But you've pushed someone as good-tempered as me to this point.
You can imagine how much hatred I felt.
Zhang Haitian's eyes were filled with hatred, and Xu Lei gritted his teeth at him.
But he also knew that he had done everything he could to get to this point (thanks to Zhao), which was enough to save face for him.
Zhang Hai was so angry he wanted to give Xu Lei a good scolding.
But to my surprise, the other party turned the tables on me, and every word they said hit me right where it hurt.
What was most infuriating was that he couldn't refute it at all; he felt like his tongue was tied in knots.
Xiaoqiang waited quietly by his side, watching his dejected expression.
She couldn't help but cover her mouth with her hand, not wanting her smile to be too obvious.
"What are you laughing at, you little rascal?"
Zhang Haitian then vented his anger on Xiao Qiang behind him, and his shouts alerted the guards nearby.
“3028, keep your voice down. If you shout again, your visit will be stopped immediately.”
Upon hearing this, Zhang Haitian immediately became obedient. It seems that his reformation inside has been quite successful, and he has become much more docile.
Chapter 281 Honest Reformation
"Since Mr. Zhang is inside, he has to abide by the rules inside."
There are rules in the business world, and there are also rules within this space.
You haven't changed at all; you're still so unruly. Otherwise, you'd still be subject to coercion.
After saying that, he covered his face and smiled, because Xu Lei needed to let him know that everything had to go as he wished.
If he continues to mess things up, he'll be in big trouble.
I will never be so good-tempered again, letting him do all these tricks.
"Don't think you're so great just because you've made such a fuss. Let me tell you, I'm right here watching, waiting to see when you'll be in big trouble."
At this moment, Zhang Haitian was as innocent as a child who couldn't get candy, and he wasn't afraid of anything when he maliciously cursed Xu Lei.
"You're not the first person to say this to me; everyone wants to see me make a fool of myself."
I, on the other hand, am quite ambitious. The more you wait for me, the more I'll make sure you never get what you're hoping for.
Now that he's served his full sentence, he can come back and rant to me again.
You're not qualified to say these things to me yet. Actually, to be honest, I just enjoy seeing you unable to accept my attitude but also unable to do anything about it. You think you're so great because of that?
"Everyone's already inside, so just be quiet for a bit. If I were you, I'd shut up."
Once you're out, keep a low profile, and maybe I can give you some breathing room.
"You tricked me so badly back then. If I don't teach you a lesson now, people will think I'm easy to bully."
After Xu Lei finished speaking, he showed an extremely aggrieved expression, after all, he did not want to come to this point.
I was forced into this situation entirely by those old guys.
He also wanted to see things through to the end, and even Chairman Li advised him not to be too resolute in his actions.
But the business world is like a battlefield. He gave them a chance, but these people turned around and tried to bite him.
Having eaten and washed all his own flesh, Xu Lei was not about to sit idly by and wait for his doom.
So this move was extraordinary, scaring the group so much they ran away in terror.
"This is a great thing in itself, but you missed the opportunity."
In the restaurant business, our target consumer groups are different. What about you? You're targeting high-ranking officials and nobles.
I'm just an ordinary citizen, why did you have to try and take it from me? I really don't understand what you were thinking.
Zhang Haitian now seemed to understand this principle, and his eyes were filled with hesitation.
He didn't know what was happening; it was like he was possessed by a ghost.
He was blinded by greed and insisted on stabbing Xu Lei in the back. It wasn't that no one had advised him that Xu Lei's business would not threaten his position at all.
But they just wouldn't believe it and insisted on messing with the other party.
And now that they've admitted defeat and know they were wrong, they've actually backed down.
But it was too late; he knew things couldn't be ruined so easily.
But I felt frustrated and always felt that God was messing with me.
Xu Lei's expression remained unchanged; he just stared at him as if he were a madman trying to kill him.
Xu Lei was quite helpless. Knowing there were tigers in the mountains, yet still venturing into the tiger's den, that's exactly what happened to Zhang Haitian.
Xu Lei admired his courage for knowing he didn't have much ability but still stubbornly persisting.
Seeing that he had lost control of his emotions, the staff next to him forcibly dragged him back to his cell.
Xu Lei knew he would be serving a few years in prison, so he couldn't be bothered to deal with him anymore.
"Boss, that was really satisfying. Look at how he looked just now. I'll never forget him."
His expression was as if he had suffered a great injustice, all because he had caused trouble for no reason.
Now he's gotten himself into trouble and is terrified of it all. I really don't know where he gets the nerve.
He thought he could scare us out of our wits with a few words? He's messed with us.
Xiao Qiang was talking happily while winking at Xu Lei, knowing that his boss was particular about everything he did.
But Xiaoqiang didn't have so many thoughts, after all, he had finally managed to keep his opponent firmly under control.
If Zhang Haitian gets arrested, he'll be overjoyed for me; he'll practically be celebrating it with fanfare, making sure everyone knows.
"He's just a nobody who can't even be called an opponent. Meeting him today is a way of giving Chairman Li an explanation."
"Who knows when we'll meet again? If he can't figure this out while he's in there, he'll have a hard time when he gets out."
Xu Lei thought that Zhang Haitian would learn his lesson after he suffered this loss, but look at his reaction today.
He felt wronged and was very indignant. Judging from his current behavior, he would probably have to endure more whipping.
"Boss, Gao Xiaochen has called you twice. I told him I would call him back after you finish."
Xu Lei nodded slightly. Gao Xiaochen had been doing quite well with the restaurant's business lately.
Xu Lei was naturally delighted and praised him highly. This was after the Blue Ocean Hotel incident.
The Thai restaurant business is booming again, and Xu Lei's new shopping mall has already started construction.
Li Dahai even sent Xu Lei a large flower basket to express his gratitude.
Gao Xiaochen was somewhat surprised, after all, this kid had always looked like a fighting rooster.
Everyone else was craning their necks and shouting, but lately they've learned their lesson.
Instead, they stayed here quietly and didn't say anything they shouldn't have.
"We've helped him so much, he should have some peace and quiet for a while."
Otherwise, it would be a real waste of your expectations, boss. He's been quite clever these past few days, managing to keep a low profile.
Xu Lei knows his bar; business is gradually improving, only a fool would stay.
Just because Xu Lei saved him once doesn't mean he can save him every time.
If it weren't for his father's influence, Xu Lei wouldn't bother talking to this spoiled brat.
"I don't think Li Dahai has the heart for this. I guess it's his father who taught him to accept flowers from anyone."
Xu Lei wasn't interested in any of that; Gao Xiaochen was in charge of the restaurant business and keeping an eye on the construction site.
Gao Qiqiang's project has been officially completed, and he is now free to do as he pleases.
Now that things have come to this, Xu Lei is thinking that once the new shopping mall is built, he should try to attract more brands.
By making all these brands bigger and stronger, we can leverage our strengths and do everything efficiently and effectively.
"I never expected that this seemingly simple matter would actually bring us so much profit."
Especially that restaurant; I heard from Boss Gao that it's been making a killing these past few days."
Xiao Qiang was even happier to hear that his boss was making money than he was making money himself; his eyes practically blazed with fire.
Chapter 282 Trials
Knowing that the boss is very reliable, following him is definitely a safe bet, and you're sure to make a fortune.
"You're satisfied with this? Let me tell you, the real prize is yet to come."
"The real money-making opportunity will come when my all-in-one shopping mall is built."
Xu Lei was full of enthusiasm and eager to do this well, and he already had many more ideas.
These ideas formed a blueprint in his mind, and Xu Lei wanted to realize it step by step.
Xu Lei was overjoyed when construction officially began on the commercial land he had his eye on.
He has been busy with this matter these past few days and is very excited.
"I was just waiting for this project to start, which was a huge relief. It took me so much effort to secure this land, but now we've finally got it done."
Xu Lei was overjoyed at the official groundbreaking ceremony, but he was unaware of the other danger that was closing in on him.
Gao Xiaochen told Xu Lei about all the income from the Thai restaurant these past few days, and Xu Lei was somewhat surprised.
"You're really good, kid. I gave you this project to gain some experience."
"I wasn't planning on making much money from this, you've really scared me."
Xu Lei was joking, and Gao Xiaochen scratched her head, looking embarrassed.
"Boss, you're just teasing me with this. I'm nowhere near as good as you. I know my own limitations."
Since you're willing to give me this opportunity, I naturally have to work my hardest, otherwise I'd be letting you down.
Xu Lei likes this kid because he's very tactful in his words and actions.
Especially after he had worked with him for the past two days, Xu Lei could clearly sense that he was more mature than before.
She's no longer as impulsive as before, and she can now handle problems more easily.
The land deal was secured with Director Li's help, as there were a few holdout residents who were extremely difficult to deal with.
On the day construction was supposed to begin, they still hadn't reached an agreement, and Xu Lei had to get things done first.
With over fifty acres of land left, the rest had to be put on hold for the time being, which put Xiaoqiang in a difficult position.
"Boss, how about we take some more stuff and go take a look?"
Xiao Qiang was also a little scared. Xu Lei had no choice but to think about this matter for a long time.
These holdouts who refuse to move are ultimately a hidden danger, and they will inevitably cause a lot of trouble in the future.
So he could only try to comfort her quietly for the time being.
"If even Director Li couldn't solve this, do you think the two of us can?" Don't worry, I'll find a way to resolve this.
Although Xu Lei hadn't come up with a good solution yet, it would still take a month to complete the previous projects.
Director Li took Xu Lei to pay a visit, but unexpectedly, the old couple refused to listen to reason and started arguing.
Xu Lei and his wife are nearly seventy years old, and their children are all abroad.
I came back from abroad specifically for the demolition and relocation issue these past two days.
Upon seeing Xu Lei and Director Li, they immediately pushed him out. Director Li was at the door, furious.
"Gao Jian, you're someone I've known since I was a kid. Why do I want to talk to you now?"
You're still treating me like this, and you're even starting to kick people out.
Director Li stood outside the door, his face flushed red, clearly angered by his actions.
Xu Lei quickly stepped forward and patted Director Li on the shoulder, telling him not to be angry for the time being.