"What's happening? Where is the fight? Xiao Xiong, stay calm, learn from me. Even if the sky falls, we have Madam and Miss supporting us. Chaos won't reach us." Lin Wanrong comforted Xiao Feng.
Xiao Feng anxiously swallowed and said, "Someone came to our perfume factory to cause trouble. Si De led the brothers to fight with them. Miss and Madam just rushed there and instructed me to stay and wait for Brother Lin."
"To the perfume workshop for trouble?" Lin Wanrong exclaimed. "My God, how did all these messy things happen in just one day out? Since the establishment of the perfume workshop, there haven't been any problems. What happened today? Perfume is the foundation of the Xiao family. Whoever dares to mess with me, I am the ancestor of the underworld."
"Which branch are they from? How many people? What weapons do they have? Have you reported to the authorities?" Lin Wanrong asked anxiously. Miss and Madam are ladies, what can they do if they go there? It's just causing trouble.
He was anxious, but Xiao Feng didn't understand the meaning of his words. "Brother Lin, what does 'branch' mean?"
Lin Wanrong grabbed him and said, "Come, let's walk and talk. 'Branch' is a slang term we use in our circle, asking which gang these people belong to."
"Oh," Xiao Feng said. "Miss has already ordered someone to report to the authorities. Currently, we don't know which branch they are from. There are dozens of them, carrying iron rods, and some even have sharp knives."
"Dozens of people?" Lin Wanrong paused. He turned to Xiao Feng and said, "Go quickly and gather all the men in the mansion. No matter their age, regardless of their status as senior or junior servants. No matter what they are doing, even if they are newlyweds in bed, pull them all up. Damn it, just say that my third brother ordered it, shout for assembly. Half an incense stick's time. If anyone doesn't come, go straight to the accounting room, get the money, and leave."
"Alright," Xiao Feng, unusually straightforward, was about to run off, but Lin Wanrong stopped him.
Xiao Feng turned back, puzzled. Lin Wanrong said, "Tell them, when the brothers in the mansion gather, each person must bring some tools. Any tools that can be used to beat people, whether it's a knife, spear, stick, club, axe, halberd, sword, or lance—anything that can beat people. We are not going to play, we are going to fight. Let everyone remember, it's our duty to defend the Xiao family, every man has a responsibility."
"Defend the Xiao family, every man has a responsibility," Xiao Feng shouted excitedly. He rushed towards the mansion.
Lin Wanrong, now a significant figure in the Xiao family, serving as a banner, a symbol of glory in the entire Jinling servant world, shouted, "Everyone should know by now. Someone came to our Xiao family's perfume workshop to cause trouble. The perfume is the lifeblood of the Xiao family. With the perfume, the Xiao family thrives, everyone has money to spend, and food to eat. Without the perfume, we are nothing, and everyone is left with nothing. In the end, if you can't get along with the Xiao family, you can't get along with us, can't get along with our livelihoods. If someone wants to ruin our livelihoods, what do you say?"
"Beat him!" The crowd was excited, and the sound of utensils clattering echoed. Lin Wanrong waved his hand, and everyone stopped. He loudly declared, "Alright, I won't say more nonsense. Later, follow my cues. When I say 'fight,' everyone attacks together, beat those bastards hard. Don't show mercy. Remember, defend our Xiao family, every man has a responsibility."
"Defend our Xiao family, every man has a responsibility," the hundred or so people shouted together.
Lin Wanrong waved his hand, and with Xiao Feng, led the crowd, carrying all kinds of tools, towards the perfume factory. The pedestrians on the road were shocked to see over a hundred servants in blue, full of momentum, marching on the street. Times had indeed changed; even the servants dared to parade on the streets.
The perfume factory, located in an old mansion selected by Lin Wanrong, was not far from the Xiao family. The perfume and soap factories were in the same courtyard. When they reached the perfume factory, the main gate was tightly closed. About forty to fifty black-clad individuals were shouting and cursing at the gate. Some even lifted a large tree stump and rammed it against the door.
Lin Wanrong's anger flared up. The underworld dared to provoke him. Are they trying to play a gang war with me?
These black-clad people held iron rods and wooden sticks, dressed uniformly, clearly prepared for a fight. The factory gate remained closed. Lin Wanrong was anxious. Where were Miss and Madam?
"Third brother, Miss and Madam are probably trapped inside. We reported to the authorities earlier, but still, no one has arrived." Xiao Feng nervously said. He was a young man from a respectable family, filled with hot blood, but facing a professional gang of forty to fifty people, nervousness was inevitable.
"Reported to the authorities? Can we trust the police? Even pigs can climb trees." Lin Wanrong sneered. Looking at the people gathered, he said loudly, "Don't be afraid, our numbers are twice theirs. Two against one, no one can beat us. Today, show your outstanding performance. I propose a promotion and raise for Miss. Defend our Xiao family, every man has a responsibility."
"Defend our Xiao family, every man has a responsibility," everyone shouted in unison.
Lin Wanrong pointed forward and charged into the crowd. His skills and strength were far beyond these thugs. With punches and kicks, he easily took down several of them. The Xiao family's servants, numerous in number and armed with various weapons, followed him, creating a formidable force. These thugs were momentarily caught off guard, and the Xiao family's over a hundred servants quickly surrounded the gate.
Lin Wanrong achieved the desired effect. One hundred people secured the main entrance, leaving the others to deal with the remaining troublemakers.
"You, who are you people?" the lead black-clad man angrily asked.
"I am someone who you don't want to mess with. Did your boss not tell you?" Lin Wanrong grinned, a sinister tone in his voice.
"Lin San, is it you?" The black-clad leader was astonished.
Lin Wanrong delivered a heavy slap to his face. "Lin San, can you even call me that?"
The Black Dragon gang members were shocked. It turned out that this Lin San was more arrogant than the rumors suggested.
"I will not let you off for opposing the Black Dragon gang," the leader hastily said, his tone softening.
"I'm Lin San, didn't your boss tell you?" Lin Wanrong sneered.
"Lin San, you are Lin San?" The lead black-clad man exclaimed.
Another heavy slap landed on his face. "Lin San, can you even call me that?"
The members of the Black Dragon gang were dumbfounded
. They heard that Lin San was a man of great strength, but today's Lin San seemed to be even more terrifying than the rumors.
Lin Wanrong glanced at the chaotic scene and shouted, "Enough! Don't waste my time. You want to fight? Come on, I'll fight with you."
Seeing their leader beaten, the Black Dragon gang members hesitated. Lin Wanrong took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire. "Scram if you don't dare to fight. Our Xiao family is not to be trifled with."
The lead black-clad man glared at Lin Wanrong and spat out a mouthful of blood. "Lin San, just you wait. The Black Dragon gang won't let you off."
Lin Wanrong didn't care. He looked at the crowd and shouted, "Brothers, fight with them! Defend our Xiao family, every man has a responsibility."
"Defend our Xiao family, every man has a responsibility!" The Xiao family's servants echoed, raising their weapons and charging towards the Black Dragon gang members.
The fight began in earnest. Lin Wanrong displayed his excellent martial arts skills, leading the Xiao family's servants in a fierce battle against the Black Dragon gang. The Black Dragon gang members were outnumbered and quickly overwhelmed by the well-organized and determined Xiao family force.
The battle attracted the attention of the authorities, and soon the sound of police sirens approached. The Black Dragon gang members, seeing the arrival of the police, tried to flee, but the Xiao family's servants, fueled by their sense of duty, managed to detain several of them until the police arrived.
Lin Wanrong, panting but victorious, looked at the defeated Black Dragon gang members. He sneered and said, "This is the Xiao family, not a place where the Black Dragon gang can run wild. If you dare to come again, don't blame us for being merciless."
The police took control of the situation, arresting the Black Dragon gang members and ensuring the safety of the Xiao family's premises. Lin Wanrong, along with the Xiao family's servants, returned to the mansion triumphantly.
Miss Xiao and Madam Xiao, who had been trapped inside the factory during the chaos, came out to greet Lin Wanrong. They were relieved to see that everything had been resolved without any major injuries.
"Lin San, thank you for your timely arrival. You saved us," Miss Xiao expressed her gratitude.
Lin Wanrong smiled confidently. "Miss, you're too polite. Defending the Xiao family is my duty. Anyone who dares to harm the Xiao family will have to face the consequences."
Madam Xiao also thanked Lin Wanrong sincerely. "Lin San, you are indeed a reliable pillar of support for our family. We are fortunate to have you."
Lin Wanrong waved his hand dismissively. "Madam, Miss, there's no need for such formalities. The Xiao family is my home, and I will do everything in my power to protect it."
The incident not only showcased Lin Wanrong's capabilities but also solidified his position within the Xiao family. The servants admired and respected him even more, recognizing him as a key figure in safeguarding the family's interests.
As the night fell, the Xiao family, though shaken by the unexpected turmoil, remained intact. Lin Wanrong, exhausted but satisfied, retired to his quarters. The events of the day had further strengthened his bond with the Xiao family, and he couldn't help but ponder the twists and turns that life had thrown at him.