Xu Zhengyang and Xu Liqiu promptly invited Magistrate Zhao into their home.
The Wu family, facing the crowd's pointing and accusations, naturally left in a dejected manner.
The onlookers gradually dispersed.
Once inside, Magistrate Zhao immediately expressed his gratitude to Xu Zhengyang for dealing with the bullies.
Xu Liqiu and his wife, just learning about the incident, were also quite shaken, realizing that their younger brother had been involved in such a serious danger upon his return.
Xu Zhengyang humbly downplayed his actions.
After some pleasantries, Xu Zhengyang sent Magistrate Zhao on his way.
He wasn't fond of dealing with these old-school intellectuals, who always spoke in endless officialese, which he found quite bothersome.
After Magistrate Zhao left, Xu Zhengyang picked up his phone and called the suited man, asking him to come over.
In a few days, Xu Zhengyang would be leaving Hehua County, and the suited man would be responsible for keeping an eye on Xu Liqiu to prevent any trouble from Chen Xin.
However, shortly after Xu Zhengyang ended the call, there was a loud bang at the front door!
Half of the door was deformed from being forcefully smashed.
It was accompanied by the roar of a motorcycle.
Xu Zhengyang frowned, and they quickly went outside.
They saw a few ruffians storming in through the broken door.
Among them was Chen Xin!
Chen Xin spat aggressively on the ground and then pointed at Xu Zhengyang.
"Tiger Brother, it's this kid! Damn it, I beat him up, and he didn't even give us a dime. He runs such a big company and has so much money, but he won't lend us any!"
As he spoke, Tiger Brother's eyes were already glaring with anger.
Seeing Lin Yourong, several ruffians present felt a burning sensation in their lower abdomens.
With wolfish gazes, they made Lin Yourong terrified, causing her to quickly hide behind Xu Zhengyang, pressing her body tightly against his back for safety.
"You're Xu Zhengyang? Don't understand what gratitude is, huh? Got money and forgot your poor relatives. Do you know how many of your kind I've broken legs for?"
Tiger Brother said coldly.
"Oh? How many?"
Xu Zhengyang asked seriously.
Tiger Brother frowned; it was just a general description, not a specific number. Who would have thought Xu Zhengyang would ask such a question?
Naturally, Tiger Brother had never actually broken anyone's legs. They were just small-time ruffians who could handle fights but were scared of doing anything more severe.
"Tiger Brother, don't waste time with him! If he casually takes out a hundred, he's got at least a few hundred on him! And look at the woman next to him. Whatever crime we commit today is worth it!"
Chen Xin suddenly shouted angrily.
He was beyond enraged, and his viciousness was fully unleashed.
This statement frightened Tiger Brother and the others. They hadn't expected Chen Xin to make such a threat.
The implication was to rob and then assault.
This was real crime; if caught, it wouldn't just be a few days in detention!
"Chen Xin!! What are you saying! Do you have any conscience left? Did you feed your conscience to the dogs!!"
Chen Bixia was heartbroken to hear this.
How could her cousin turn out to be such a person?
"Ah, don't hold out hope. People like him are beyond saving."
Xu Liqiu comforted Chen Bixia with a tug.
Xu Zhengyang, however, seemed quite interested and showed no sign of fear. He appeared not to regard Tiger Brother and the others seriously and said with a smile:
"He can still be saved! I actually think he can be saved!"
Everyone was puzzled by Xu Zhengyang's words, but Chen Xin had lost his patience and urged Tiger Brother once more.
Tiger Brother was also hesitating with gritted teeth.
At that moment, the suited man, Chen Li, walked in with two people.
He was initially quite pleased, having received a large sum from Master Xu and being praised by Qi Yunfei when he reported the news, which made him very happy.
Upon receiving Xu Zhengyang's call, he came over immediately. On the way, he realized that this Master Xu was Xu Liqiu's younger brother.
It seemed he should befriend Xu Liqiu well in the future.
But as soon as he entered, he saw the scene: Tiger Brother and his gang were menacingly confronting Xu Zhengyang.
He was first stunned, then slowly pulled his hands from his pockets, and his expression grew fierce.
Their intimidating aura was something Tiger Brother could not withstand.
Moreover, Tiger Brother knew him.
Tiger Brother's lips trembled as he stammered:
"L-L-Li Li… Brother Li, what are you…"
Chen Li's face was grim as he looked at Tiger Brother and then at Chen Xin, noticing their bulging waistbands, indicating they were hiding weapons. He promptly drew out his baton.
As Chen Li and his men brandished their batons, Tiger Brother and his gang immediately fell to their knees.
Terrified, they didn't dare pull out their weapons. If Chen Li decided to beat them, they could only kneel and accept it.
"Master Xu, are these guys here to cause trouble for you?"
Chen Li asked Xu Zhengyang.
Hearing this, Tiger Brother and the others immediately understood what was happening.
Chen Xin was completely stunned.
Master Xu? Does this Xu Zhengyang know Chen Li??
"Just a few pests. What trouble can they cause?"
Xu Zhengyang replied with a淡笑.
"Should I give them a good beating and then lock them up? I can arrange some issues for them, enough to keep them in prison for a few years."
Chen Li asked.
Upon hearing this, Tiger Brother and the others were already feeling weak all over, but Chen Xin seemed to retain some courage and wasn't as frightened.
Xu Zhengyang immediately shook his head.
"That won't do. Being sent to prison with food and drink is too lenient for him. Besides, my sister-in-law only has this one cousin. I think there's still hope!"
"Huh?"
Everyone in the courtyard was dumbfounded, with Chen Bixia and Xu Liqiu looking completely confused.
Even Chen Xin and Tiger Brother were puzzled, not understanding Xu Zhengyang's meaning—was he speaking up for Chen Xin?
But Chen Li seemed to have some idea that this Master Xu was not someone easy to handle.
"This Chen Xin is quite stubborn and also hates getting up early. To set him on the right path, I'll arrange a job for him and provide two caretakers. I'll personally cover their salaries."
Xu Zhengyang said seriously.
Caretakers? A job?
Everyone was even more confused. How did finding caretakers for him count as punishment??
"Uh… We have a bar, two KTVs, four restaurants in Hehua County, and…"
Chen Li was puzzled, listing them off.
As he spoke, Chen Xin started to feel that Xu Zhengyang might indeed be arranging a job for him?
Could it be that Xu Zhengyang wanted to punish him by putting him under Chen Li's watch? This made sense.
If he could work with Chen Li, it would be a great opportunity.
Chen Xin actually became excited.
Xu Zhengyang interrupted him again, shaking his finger:
"You're thinking too much. Such jobs aren't suitable for him. Hehua County needs major reconstruction.
No matter which construction site starts first, immediately assign him there.
To toughen him up, put him on the dirtiest and hardest tasks. He told me personally he could endure hardships!
Additionally, these two caretakers will only oversee him. His bedtime is 10 PM, and his wake-up time is 6 AM.
If he stays up late or wakes up late, it's fine, don't disturb him. Let him wake up naturally.
For every minute he sleeps in, hit him for that long.
If he wakes up at 7 AM, hit him for an hour, every day like this.
Including if he slacks off, smokes, gambles, or plays on his phone. Every time you see him doing it, hit him once, ensuring he becomes a diligent and good person.
Once this site is done, move him to the next one! At least ten years to start. Understood?"