When the fat Director Xiao heard that Xu Jing's boyfriend was inside, his tone immediately hardened: "Xu Jing, what kind of person do you take me for? You call me over and send me away at will. Since you agreed to be my mistress, this matter can't just end. I don't lack money now; I can give you whatever you want, but you still have to spend one night with me. Otherwise, I can't swallow this insult. I suppose you wouldn't want me to bring this up in front of your boyfriend, would you?"

Xu Jing replied, "Director Xiao, I'm saying this for your own good. If this matter blows up, you'll be the one who suffers the loss. I already said that regardless of your motives at the time, you did help me. As long as you don't mention the past, my boyfriend and I will truly be able to help you greatly in the future. But if you insist on making things difficult for me, I bid you farewell."

"Oh? You have the ability to help me? I've looked into your family background clearly, and I imagine your boyfriend isn't much better. I've spent half a year tirelessly pursuing you. It's fine if you just let me come into your room for a sit. Relax, as long as you're obedient, I promise not to say a single extra word in front of your boyfriend."

Xu Jing sighed, "Whatever you wish. I'll open the door for you. Don't blame me if you regret it."

After speaking, Xu Jing ignored Director Xiao and returned to sit at the dining table. Meanwhile, Zhu Da and Cai Bao'er were locked in a fierce argument over a chicken leg.

"Zhao Qian, he's here," Xu Jing whispered to me.

"'He'? Who?" I asked, confused.

Xu Jing subtly pointed to her chest, then lowered her head. I certainly remembered what was discussed that morning. It seemed to be the very person who had kicked her when she was down. If he hadn't shown up on his own, I would have gone looking for him. Good, this was the perfect chance to show him just how costly it was to take advantage of things.

"Greetings, everyone. I'm Xu Jing's former colleague. Just passing by and decided to drop in to say hello," a large, fat man walked into the yard and addressed the group.

"What's up?" asked Zhu Da.

Cai Bao'er commented, "I don't know, but he's almost as fat as you."

"Xu Jing, let's go inside to talk. Some things are awkward to discuss out here," Director Xiao said with suggestive intent.

Xu Jing wrapped her arm around mine and coldly stated, "No. If there's something to discuss, we'll discuss it here."

I recognized him immediately, as he had once procured a platinum card for me. I said, "Director Xiao, for the sake of the help you once gave Jingjing, I will grant you one request. Tell me what it is. As long as it's reasonable, I'll satisfy it. From now on, stop bothering Jingjing; she is my girlfriend."

The fatty had initially planned to publicly blackmail Xu Jing using the mistress issue, but he hadn't expected Xu Jing to be completely unconcerned, and judging by her words, her boyfriend already knew about that incident. His mind spun, and he started laughing incessantly. "Heh heh, we were just discussing private matters. We won't disturb your meal. Come, Xu Jing, let's go inside."

I slammed the table with my palm, sloshing half a glass of wine everywhere: "You, Xiao, get out of my sight immediately, and don't ever show your face near Jingjing again, or I'll take your life!"

Director Xiao hadn't recognized the man before him. Having recently been promoted, he'd encountered many big bosses and underworld figures, so his courage had been tempered. Although he feared being outnumbered, he did not back down verbally. He said arrogantly, "Young man, why so rash? You'll suffer for it sooner or later. Don't take me for a pushover. Even a cornered dog will jump over a wall. Be careful not to bring trouble upon yourself."

Zhu Da and Cai Bao'er were men of the underworld; they certainly weren't going to stand for being threatened. Seeing me slam the table, they ignored the niceties. Cai Bao'er dropped his chicken leg and said to Zhu Da, "Alright, you three big shots relax. I'll handle this little brat."

As Cai Bao'er spoke, he grabbed a beer bottle and, without another word, charged forward, smashing the bottle over Director Xiao's head. Glass shards scattered everywhere, scaring Mother Xu and Han Fen into hastily retreating indoors.

Director Xiao had never witnessed such a scene. He thought these common folk were timid and easily intimidated. With the car he drove and his perceived status, a little scare should have done the trick. Who knew he'd get hit with a bottle? He touched his hand and saw it was covered in blood.

"Fine! You have guts! Daring to deliberately injure someone! I'm calling the police!"

Cai Bao'er shot back, "Go ahead and call. The ancestors of the police are standing right here."

Director Xiao clutched his phone: "Don't celebrate too soon. We have a score to settle now. Just you wait, I'll find people to deal with you immediately!"

Cai Bao'er landed a punch to the left and a punch to the right, forcing Director Xiao to stagger back two steps. Still feeling unsatisfied, he took a running start and suddenly kicked Director Xiao, sending him sprawling to the ground. "My underworld connections are also here. Let's see which blind grandson dares to step forward."

Director Xiao was in a sorry state. He scrambled up from the ground and snarled viciously at Xu Jing, "You just wait. I'll get people right away. You bitch, daring to lie to me! You won't have an easy life from now on."

Zhu Da leaped from the dining table in one bound. He kicked Director Xiao's thigh bone, breaking it, and then punched out a mouthful of his teeth. He then turned to Cai Bao'er and said, "You wasted a whole chicken leg on that scum! I told you to handle him, and you just kept talking nonsense. Look how quiet it is now. Next time something like this happens, just stab him with the white handle and pull out the red. Listen to that foul mouth of his—how dare he speak to Jingjing that way?"

Cai Bao'er retorted, "Damn it, how can I compare to you? Why don't you discuss it with Commander Zhao and change me too, so I don't embarrass you guys outside in the future?"

Zhu Da returned to his seat. "Ask him yourself."

Father Xu anxiously asked Xu Jing what was going on. Xu Jing didn't hide anything and briefly explained. Father Xu slapped his own head, "Little Zhao, it’s all my fault. Don't blame Jingjing for this; please don't be angry with her. It's because I was useless, unable to even save my own wife, and even worse, I ruined my daughter's lifelong purity."

"Dad, what are you saying? Brother Zhao already knows. He doesn't blame me," Xu Jing pulled at her father's coat, stopping him from saying more.

I said to the father and daughter, "It’s nothing major. Don't let that guy spoil our mood. Everyone, let's continue drinking and eating."

Cai Bao'er tentatively asked, "Commander Zhao, I've been running around after Old Zhu for a few months now. Can you give me some position? I don't ask for much, just the rank of Village Chief or Ersha's level would suffice."

I deliberately replied, "We'll see how you perform in the coming days. I must examine your character, otherwise, creating a great villain would be a disservice to the people."

Li Tieniu said to me, "Oh, right, Little Zhao. Ersha is also moving over here in a few days. Zhu Da doesn't go home anymore, and Little Xia spends all her time at the company. He'll have trouble eating alone."

I replied, "Village Chief Li, please take care of this matter. I’ve been too busy lately, and now with school starting, I'm overwhelmed and can't attend to anything."

Li Tieniu chuckled, "You focus on your business. Since there’s no cable TV here yet, Ersha refuses to come over. Right now, all he does is watch TV. So, we need to get the cable signal activated here first."

Cai Bao'er couldn't wait any longer. "Commander Zhao, tell me yes or no now, or I won't sleep tonight."

"Alright, alright. I'll have Commander Zhu take you over in a few days." If I didn't agree, this guy would nag me every day. Besides, he knew many of our secrets and was trustworthy, so I might as well humor him.