"Are you sure there are only four of them?"
Lai San looked at the young man again, his eyes flickering.
"San Ge, I counted several times, there really are only four of them!"
The young man nodded with great certainty.
"Four people want to prop up a Game Arcade, that's quite a nerve. Alright then, it's settled. The young man doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth, so I'll let him know how many eyes the Horse King God really has!"
Lai San stubbed out his cigarette, abruptly stood up, and said, "Brothers, follow me, let's go meet this kid!"
Lai San led his men, not bothering with a car, and the group walked aggressively towards the Lie Huo Game Hall. In less than ten minutes, they saw the large signboard of the Game Arcade.
"Boss, Brother Peng, this is bad, Lai San's people are here!"
Zhou Bing was standing at the entrance. When he saw Lai San's large group approaching, his face changed, and he quickly turned and rushed into the Game Arcade.
"Grab your weapons!"
Brother Peng's face changed, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes. After all, he had followed Lai Sanfor a while, and Lai San used to be his big brother, so he still had some apprehension towards him.
However, the last time he went to ask for his wages, he was beaten by Lai San, and that was the end of their relationship.
Now, it was everyone for themselves.
If Lai San wanted to challenge him, then he would fight him.
Zhang Qiang and Zhou Bing swallowed hard, also a little scared, but thinking that their wages had almost doubled since following Chen Jianghe, which was more promising than following Li Jindi, they gritted their teeth and pulled out two machetes from behind the counter, holding them in their hands.
"Don't panic. It's broad daylight; Lai San doesn't have the guts to make a move!"
On the contrary, Chen Jianghe was very calm and showed no signs of panic.
Seeing Chen Jianghe's composed expression, Zhang Peng and the others relaxed a little.
Immediately after, Lai San led a group of people storming in.
Seeing Zhang Peng and the others holding weapons, these men lifted their clothes, pulled out their own weapons, and stared menacingly at Chen Jianghe and his companions.
"One, two, three, four. Chen Jianghe, you have more guts than your dad. Four people dare to cross me, Lai San? Don't you know how many eyes the Horse King God has?"
Lai San's gaze swept around, confirming that no one was hiding in the Game Arcade, then he swaggered in.
"Lai San, although we are few, it's enough to deal with you!"
Chen Jianghe stared coldly at Lai San, then glanced at the people around him, narrowing his eyes.
"Chen Jianghe, do you really think you're someone important? Believe it or not, I'll kill you!"
Li Dayong clenched the military bayonet in his hand and strode towards Chen Jianghe.
"Li Dayong, you dare to try!"
Zhang Peng and the other two, holding machetes, immediately surrounded him.
"Zhang Peng, you've gotten bold. Do you even know how to use a knife to cut someone?" Li Dayong spat a glob of phlegm on the ground, his face full of disdain, but he still stopped.
He didn't take Zhang Peng seriously; after all, Zhang Peng used to be a good-natured guy at the Billiard Hall, couldn't even make a peep, and was no tough guy at all. However, he didn't dare to make a move against three machetes.
"Dayong!"
Lai San shouted, leading his thugs into the Game Arcade, and even had one thug pull down the rolling shutter door of the Game Arcade to increase intimidation. "No conflict. I have some relationship with Chen Zhiming. Don't let people on the street say I bully the younger generation!"
"Lai San, there's no need to mention my dad!"
Chen Jianghe stared coldly at Lai San.
"Fine, a dead man, nothing worth mentioning!" Lai Sansneered, deliberately provoking. Chen Jianghe's eyes turned cold, and he stared sharply at Lai San.
Lai San frowned, suddenly feeling a little guilty. Being stared at by Chen Jianghe's sharp gaze made him uncomfortable. He subconsciously wanted to look away, but then suddenly felt it was wrong.
If he looked away, wouldn't it seem like he was afraid of Chen Jianghe?
What was there to be afraid of from a mere kid?
"Heh heh, Chen Jianghe, I won't waste words with you. You crippled Dayong's brother, so you must give me an explanation. It's the same old saying: either you hand over one hundred thousand yuan for Dayong's brother's medical expenses, or you give me thirty percent of the shares to invest in the Game Arcade!"
"If you agree to these terms, I guarantee I won't bother you again!"
"If you don't agree to these terms, I'll make sure you can't stay on North Street!"
Zhang Peng, Zhou Bing, and Zhang Qiang were all furious, gripping their knives tightly. This son of a bitch Lai San was too much of a bully. Before, when Zhang Peng went to ask for his own wages, which were only a few hundred yuan, they not only refused to give it but also beat Zhang Peng. In the end, they only gave him half his wages and sent him away.
Now, he was demanding one hundred thousand yuan, and even wanted shares in the Game Arcade. This bastard's demands were too outrageous.
One hundred thousand yuan, let alone crippling a leg, wouldn't even be spent on killing a person.
Lai San, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, looked smug. This young man, Chen Jianghe, simply didn't know how deep the waters of North Streetwere. Bringing two or three small-time thugs and thinking he could establish himself on North Streetwas a pipe dream.
He, Lai San, was lucky to have made his move first; otherwise, this Game Arcade might not have been his to claim.
"Money, I have it. Whether you can get it depends on your ability!"
Chen Jianghe sneered.
"Chen Jianghe, are you trying to be tough with me?"
Lai San's face turned cold, and his expression became hostile.
"Lai San, if I can handle Li Jindi, I can handle you. Take this two hundred yuan and leave, or we can clash!"
Chen Jianghe pulled out two hundred yuan and threw it directly on the ground.
Lai San looked at the money on the ground, his anger turning into a laugh. Nowadays, even street thugs and ruffians get at least two hundred yuan just for showing up and making an appearance.
His subordinate's brother was crippled, and if he took two hundred yuan and left, Lai San wouldn't be able to mix on North Street anymore.
"Damn you, Chen Jianghe, how dare you talk to San Ge like that!"
Li Dayong's eyes turned red, and he suddenly stepped forward, thrusting the three-edged military bayonet in his hand towards Chen Jianghe's leg.
Chen Jianghe not only didn't dodge but instead suddenly lunged forward, instantly closing the distance, and kicked Li Dayong in the stomach, striking first.
Li Dayong grunted, was kicked over by the immense force, and rolled two meters before falling to the ground.
"Get them!"
Zhang Peng's eyes also turned red, and he roared, brandishing his knife, ready to fight for his life.
Lai San's subordinates also rushed over, about to make a move.
Chen Jianghe reached out a hand, quickly put on brass knuckles, and stared sharply at Lai San. To catch the bandits, first catch their king. As long as Lai San and Li Dayong were dealt with, this group of thugs would be handled.
"Stop!"
Just then, Lai San suddenly shouted. His thugs stopped in their tracks, holding their knives and staring at Chen Jianghe and his companions. They had more people than Chen Jianghe's group, so they weren't intimidated at all.
However, even though they had more people, Lai Sanfelt it wasn't too safe. After all, they didn't have that many more than Chen Jianghe's group, and it was still broad daylight. Making too big a scene and getting caught would be troublesome.
Lai San only had one Billiard Hall, paid little 'protection money,' and had no strong backing at the station, so it wasn't worth fighting Chen Jianghe, this young man, to the death in broad daylight.