"What's it to you if I hit you? Tell me, have you apologized to Mr. Ai? Didn't you? You haven't apologized and are still insulting Mr. Ai without restraint! Do you even know who Mr. Ai is?"
"Jiang Shiliang, who I am doesn't matter! Now pay the compensation immediately! My account number is here. If the money isn't transferred within two minutes, the police will take you away! I will resolve this matter through legal means!" Ai Hongcheng immediately saw through Jiang Shiliang's tricks, but no matter what Jiang Shiliang did, it wouldn't work with Ai Hongcheng!
"Mr. Ai! 30 billion! What did my son break that costs so much to compensate?" Jiang Shiliang still couldn't understand!
"Sir, the list of broken items, their purchase prices, and receipts are all here! You can go through them and check. Our boss has already agreed to waive some unnecessary compensation, such as the Ming dynasty porcelain tiles your son dirtied!"
"I..."
"Dad, who the hell is this guy? Is he crazy? He's demanding hundreds of billions for some broken crystal cups, bowls, dishes, and chopsticks, plus a knocked-over dining table..."
"Damn you, useless piece of trash! You always get me into trouble! Why don't you just die!" Jiang Shiliang exploded in anger at Jiang Yuanwei's words, grabbing the ashtray on the table and smashing it onto Jiang Yuanwei's head, instantly causing a lump to form. Jiang Yuanwei cried out in pain, tears streaming down his face!
From not far away, Shang Jingchen recorded the entire incident on video, capturing everything perfectly!
"Enough! I don't have time to waste on you! Jiang Shiliang, this ashtray—2 billion! Total: 30.2 billion! I only want cash, not company shares. Do you understand? Now! Pay me immediately!" Ai Hongcheng nearly yelled, instantly silencing both Jiang Shiliang and Jiang Yuanwei.
"I... I don't have that much money! Mr. Ai, give me some time! I'll definitely be able to gather that amount! Really! Just give me some time!"
"I don't have time for you. You can talk to the police! Officer, take them to the station! Now!"
Before leaving, Ai Hongcheng apologized to the other guests who were dining at the two nearby tables. Before he departed, he learned that Shang Yunyan had refused the offer of a free meal. Ai Hongcheng took a glass of wine and walked over to Shang Yunyan.
"Sir, I'm sorry for the inconvenience today."
"It's no problem, Mr. Ai. Since you have matters to attend to, please go ahead. We'll meet again another day."
The two clinked glasses and took a casual sip. Ai Hongcheng then left. Before he departed, he exchanged a brief glance with Shang Yunyan. This moment was noticed by Xu Yiru, who felt that there was something between them that she had never seen before, though she couldn't quite figure out what it was.
"Miss Xu, call your father right now and immediately terminate all business relationships and cooperation between the Xu family and the Jiang family! We don't want to be dragged into this!" Shang Yunyan suddenly spoke up while continuing to eat.
"Ah..."
"You just tell your father that today, at the restaurant, Jiang Yuanwei insulted Ai Hongcheng. Even Jiang Shiliang showing up didn't help!"
"I understand!"
"Miss Xu, I have recorded and taken screenshots of the video where Jiang Yuanwei pushed you down. Don't worry, your brothers will mysteriously receive it soon!"
"Ah?" Xu Yiru was completely caught off guard by what Shang Yunyan's secretary said.
"Alright, go call your father now!"
Hearing Shang Yunyan's reminder, Xu Yiru hurriedly stood up and went outside to make the call.
"Hello, daughter!" As soon as the phone was picked up, Xu Daqiang's voice, which sounded quite happy, was heard.
"Dad! Something's happened! Jiang Yuanwei dragged me out for dinner, but then he offended the restaurant owner, smashed things, and insulted the owner. Even Jiang Shiliang showed up and was taken away for investigation! It looks like Jiang Shiliang won't be able to afford to compensate the restaurant!"
"Daughter, what are you talking about? Jiang Yuanwei smashed the restaurant and still can't afford it?"
"Dad, it's true! The owner's name seems to be Ai Hongcheng, and when Jiang Shiliang showed up, he was scared out of his wits!"
"What did you say!" Upon hearing Xu Yiru's words, Xu Daqiang shouted in surprise. He knew Ai Hongcheng because he had met this young man before. Even when he was just a kid, he had already shown great ambition and power. Now, as an adult, he was the head of the Northern Business Association, a position that could easily surpass a hundred Jiang families!
"Dad! My friend told me to tell you to immediately sever all business ties with the Jiang family, or else the Xu family will accelerate its efforts to destroy them!"
"Isn't that obvious? Damn it, what kind of idiot raised Jiang Shiliang to have a son like that! Daughter, you didn't suffer any losses, right?"
"I... I'm fine, Dad, don't worry. Luckily, I met a friend today! I'll be back after finishing my meal. Mr. Shang is our neighbor, and he said he'd give me a ride home."
"Mr. Shang?" Xu Daqiang paused for a moment as Xu Yiru's words made him think. He had never paid attention to this neighbor, but his daughter had run into him several times. Was it really just fate?
"Daughter, if you've suffered any losses, tell Dad. Even if I have to shut down the Xu family business, I'll get justice for you!"