To Zhao Yougen's mind, Li Yundong was nothing more than a penniless student who had scraped together some money from God knows where to open such a shop.

Zhao Yougen was certain that if he just played around with him for a bit, this annoying young man would collapse and go bankrupt before long.

It was precisely with this mindset that Zhao Yougen hired only stunningly beautiful waitresses at exorbitant salaries that made others green with envy.

Initially, these qipao beauties thought they had found a generous boss, especially after the grand and glittering opening ceremony.

Just moments ago, Zhao's Tea House had been packed with distinguished guests, buzzing with excitement, even graced by the presence of the Mayor himself.

They naturally felt a sense of pride and honor, walking with an extra lift in their chests.

But somehow, after their boss hurled a harsh word across the street, the entire dynamic flipped.

Their side went from being jam-packed to virtually empty, while the shop opposite transformed from quiet and desolate to a booming crowd.

Life's dramatic turns seldom get more extreme than this!

The qipao beauties felt utterly embarrassed that the opposing shop had stolen their thunder.

Surely, there was nothing more awkward and stifling in life than being completely overshadowed and suppressed by someone right across the street—a clear case of "loud drums facing you directly." But soon, something even more dismaying occurred!

The people from the rival shop actually marched over and started moving tables and chairs from their premises, treating them as if they were their own property!

This was tantamount to a prostitute being serviced, and the client not only refused to pay but actually robbed her of her earnings!

This was utterly outrageous!

Yet, the qipao beauties soon realized that the most humiliating part wasn't being robbed after being used.

The most mortifying thing was watching their own boss kneeling in the middle of the street, wailing loudly!

At this point, the waitresses were almost ready to break down.

Some of them even whispered to each other in private, "Is the shop across the street hiring?

I want to go work over there!" "Me too...

Staying here is too shameful!" "That boss across the street is so young and handsome, and with such a strong background—sigh, I'd even pay him to work there!" "Pay him?

Wake up!

Look how many beauties are already surrounding him!

You'd have to queue and wait a hundred years to get a turn!" While these qipao beauties were discreetly pointing and gossiping behind Zhao Yougen, Li Yundong and his companions on the other side were also quietly discussing Zhao Yougen.

Li Yundong frowned slightly as he watched Zhao Yougen, murmuring, "Are we perhaps going a bit too far?" "Too far?" Feng Na scoffed.

"People like this abuse power when they have it and play pitiful when they lose it.

Hmph, in my opinion, it's not too far at all.

We only moved two tables!

If it were me, I'd clear out his entire shop!

Then tear down this building!" Cheng Cheng, who was standing beside her, nodded furiously: "Yes, yes!

Great idea!" Li Yundong laughed, "You two really enjoy watching a good spectacle!" Ziyuan also smiled faintly, "Indeed, this fellow is finished.

There's no need to continue pressing him.

Wouldn't it lower our own status?

Besides, one should show mercy when possible." By then, Zhou Qin and Su Chan, having set down the relocated furniture, walked back over.

The young girl clapped her hands and declared, "Let him off easy just like that?

That's too kind!

This guy has been opposing us constantly for the past ten days!" A faint smile touched Zhou Qin's lips.

"It's fine, we'll have plenty of chances to deal with him later!

It's better to play with him slowly!" Li Yundong gave her a look of mock resignation and said, "Is this your true face?" Zhou Qin smiled slightly, tossed her long black hair, and stated calmly, "I just want some people to know that anyone who tries to bully us will certainly have to pay the price!

If Master is inconvenient to handle certain matters, then I will do it!" Li Yundong shook his head with a wry smile, opening his mouth to speak, but Feng Na interjected, "Hey, hurry up and seat Director Cao and the others!

They've been waiting a long time!" Li Yundong then noticed that Cao Kefei, Yin Mengfan, and Liu Fei'er were staring at them, wide-eyed and speechless.

Li Yundong quickly smiled, "Director Cao, please, sit anywhere you like!" Saying that, Li Yundong gestured toward the tables and chairs brought back by Zhou Qin and Su Chan.

"Why don't you sit here?" Cao Kefei quickly waved her hands and laughed, "No, no, these are your spoils of war; we certainly can't sit there." She took Liu Fei'er and Yin Mengfan to a nearby table and sat down.

Li Yundong smiled, not insisting further.

After another little while, both floors were filled.

Ziyuan quietly asked Li Yundong, "Should we start the opening ceremony now?" Li Yundong nodded.

"Good!" Zhou Qin also said, "Then shall we ask Uncle Li to cut the ribbon for us?" Li Yundong looked surprised.

"Did we prepare for that?" Zhou Qin chuckled, "We're improvising, Master.

We still have some unused red silk from the decorations; we can make do with that." Li Yundong pondered for a moment, then said to Su Chan, "Chan'er, you be the master of ceremonies.

You'll be responsible for holding the tray later." Su Chan blinked.

"Hold