The next morning, Yang Yu was woken up by a noisy commotion, "Ah Qiang, why is it so noisy outside?"
"Haven't we been owed two months' worth of wages? If we don't get paid soon, everyone will starve to death." Zhou Haoqiang stuffed the remaining bun into his mouth and spoke while chewing, "I've arranged a meeting with the brothers from the construction site, they're outside waiting for me, we're going to confront Mr. Liu about our wages."
Yang Yu immediately got out of bed, "I'm coming too."
Yang Yu had made around two hundred thousand last night, but he still couldn't bear to let go of the few thousand he was owed for two months' wages, as tiny as the amount seemed!
"You don't need to go, brother. I'll get your share of the wages for you." Zhou Haoqiang patted Yang Yu on the shoulder, "You're a scholarly person, always polite to everyone, this kind of scene isn't suitable for you."
Yang Yu noticed a hint of dark aura on Zhou Haoqiang's head and frowned, "Ah Qiang, let me come with... hold on."
Yang Yu's phone rang, it was Shen Silin calling, "Yang Yu, how good is your Feng Shui skill?"
"No need to ask, if you ask, it's awesome." Yang Yu was brimming with confidence, "Mr. Shen, is something up?"
"Very well." Shen Silin said, "You live in the Tianhai suburban village, right? Don't go anywhere today, just wait at home. I might need to call you later to handle an important matter."
"This..." Yang Yu had no choice but to agree, "Alright then."
"Ah Yu, I'm leaving. There are buns and soy milk on the table, eat them at your leisure." Zhou Haoqiang left, and outside it also quieted down.
Looking at the breakfast on the table, Yang Yu's face showed helplessness, "This guy really knows how to take care of people, no wonder women keep falling for him, cough cough."
Yang Yu didn't go to demand the wages, but he still paid close attention to the situation there because a couple of the workers who went to ask for their wages were live-streaming the whole event.
Dozens of construction workers gathered at the management office on the construction site, with Zhou Haoqiang at the forefront, speaking to the middle-aged bald and chubby man on the opposite side, "Brother Liu, isn't it about time to pay what's owed to the brothers? It's been two months."
Mr. Liu was smiling cheerfully, looking quite like a Maitreya Buddha, "Ah Qiang, I've explained this so many times. Our construction site has been stopped for almost half a month. The boss was worried you guys would take the wages and run off, he didn't settle accounts with me, what can I do?"
"Nonsense!" Zhou Haoqiang glared, "I spoke to Mr. Wen a few days ago, she said the wages are always settled clearly every month, never delayed. But you delayed our wages for two months, are you even human?"
"What? It's really like that!"
"This Baldy Liu is also deceiving us, damn!"
A group of construction workers were filled with angry indignation.
Seeing his secret exposed, Mr. Liu wasn't angry at all; instead, he smiled slyly, "Yeah, I deliberately delayed your wages, what can you do about it? Let me tell you the truth, I just bought a big villa, and I've already spent that money."
"If you guys are wise, once the construction resumes, I can settle this month's wages for you, I'll owe the previous two months for now until my funds are sorted out, then I'll definitely pay you."
"But if you keep making a fuss, and Mr. Wen finds out and stops working with me. Sorry, then you'll lose your money too."
Seeing how arrogant Mr. Liu was, everyone was furiously grinding their teeth, "Brothers, let's beat up this bastard!"
"Yes, kill him!"
"Damn it! Mr. Liu is deliberately provoking them, forcing them to make a move. Once they do, the nature of the incident will completely change!" Yang Yu hastily called Zhou Haoqiang, urging him to stay calm, but Zhou Haoqiang didn't pick up the phone!
"No, I have to go there myself!" Yang Yu could no longer care about Shen Silin's instructions and immediately rushed to the construction site.
Zhou Haoqiang was furious as well, but he was relatively calm and stopped the crowd, "Brothers, don't fall for it. If we hit him, it will be even harder to get our money..."
"Ah Qiang, it's one thing for you to mess with the women I've been with, but why cause trouble for no reason?" Mr. Liu patted Zhou Haoqiang on the shoulder, "Knowing you would come here to make a scene today, I specifically had Yao Fangfang visit you yesterday, thinking you wouldn't be able to get out of bed today. See how good I am to you, don't be ungrateful!"
"Oh, and about that girl from last year, I don't even remember her name—the one you were about to marry—I've been sleeping with her for a long time, trying out all sorts of things. I advised her to just find a simple man to marry, but she thinks even my dog eats better than you, so she doesn't want to marry you anymore..."
"You bastard, go to hell!" Unable to bear it any longer, Zhou Haoqiang punched Mr. Liu in the nose, causing blood to splatter everywhere, a sight quite terrifying!
Zhou Haoqiang wanted to throw another punch, but a dozen guys wielding sticks and with hair dyed in various colors ran out from the construction site office.
The leader, a red-haired young man covered in tattoos and wearing a tank top, swung a stick violently at Zhou Haoqiang's head, stunning him immediately as he fell to the ground.
"Ah Qiang!" Yang Yu, who was watching the livestream while running, couldn't help but cry out, quickening his pace even more, his heart burning with urgency, "Baldy Liu, you'd better stop right now, or I'll make you regret it!"
"Ah Qiang!" The workers at the construction site wanted to rush forward to help Zhou Haoqiang; Mr. Liu, holding his nose, looked ferociously and roared, "They're my bodyguards! I'm practicing self-defense right now. Anyone who dares to step forward will be engaging in a brawl and causing trouble. Not only will you lose two months' wages, but you could also end up in jail. With a criminal record, let's see who dares to hire you then!"
If it were just about losing two months' wages, these workers might not have been so timid.
However, when they heard about going to jail, all of them were intimidated.
They were all the breadwinners of their families. If they were jailed for a year or more, what would happen to their parents, wives, and children at home?
All the workers backed down, only able to watch helplessly as the group kicked Zhou Haoqiang lying on the ground ferociously.
"Boss Liu is our Master Hu's brother. Daring to lay a hand on our Boss Liu, you are asking for trouble!" The leader, the same red-haired young man, smashed his stick onto Zhou Haoqiang's left shoulder.
Crack!
"Ah!"
As the crisp sound of bones breaking echoed, Zhou Haoqiang screamed in pain, his dark face instantly turning pale.
Before he could recover, another stick smashed down on his left knee, causing him pain so intense that he passed out on the spot!
"Dare to challenge me, you're asking for trouble!" Mr. Liu's face was vicious, "Break the other limbs for me too!"
"Alright, Boss Liu!" The red-haired man once again picked up the stick and cruelly smashed it towards Zhou Haoqiang's left knee!