Chapter 469: Didn't Expect You to Like This Tune, Brother Long!
"Ah!!!"
The agonized scream of Qiao Xuan instantly drew the attention of everyone at the barbecue stall, as they pointed and murmured among themselves. Some who had arrived early and probably knew the ins and outs of the situation, quietly gossiped with friends.
"It hurts!!!"
Qiao Xuan clutched his leg, rolling back and forth on the ground incessantly.
Qiao Jianguo grabbed Qiao Xuan's shoulder and bellowed again, "Kneel down and apologize to Mr. Song!"
"I...."
"Smack!"
Qiao Jianguo slapped his own son across the face.
More than the physical pain, what crushed Qiao Xuan was the emotional devastation!
There must have been two or three hundred people at the barbecue stall. By tomorrow, when these hundreds of mouths spread the word, he would have no place in Ya San City!
But his old man was truly ruthless!
His leg was most likely broken!
"Apologize!"
Qiao Jianguo urged, shouting!
"I..."
Qiao Xuan looked around dazedly, the mocking smiles of the onlookers and their pointing fingers felt like being plunged into hell!
"For the last time, apologize to Mr. Song, or I'll break your other leg as well! That'll spare you from causing trouble every day!"
Qiao Jianguo's heart was bleeding too, after all, Qiao Xuan was his own son!
They say a tiger doesn't eat its offspring, but he felt utterly helpless to be doing this!
He just hoped the boy would learn a lesson and not have to endure this pain again!
"I'm sorry..."
Qiao Xuan gave in, succumbing under his father's iron hand!
He had never been touched by his family then, and now for the first time it hurt so much!
With the help of his father, Qiao Xuan knelt in front of Song Yun and then apologized, "I'm sorry, it was my fault today..."
"Mr. Song, I have failed in teaching my son, I will certainly come by to apologize officially another day!"
Qiao Jianguo bowed to Song Yun and said.
"Hmm, after this incident, I believe he will understand that one who bullies men and women must be prepared to be abused by others."
Song Yun spoke indifferently, "Justice is justice, personal matters are personal. I won't object to your desire to cooperate with Mountains and Waters Corporation, but I won't help you either; it all depends on your company's qualifications now."
"!!!"
Qiao Jianguo had never imagined that Song Yun would say such a thing!
In his mind, he had expected that by tomorrow morning, some people would be quick to cut ties and end their partnerships with his company, and he was prepared for the tough times ahead.
But unexpectedly, Song Yun showed great magnanimity, letting him off the hook!
Moreover, the chance of cooperating with Mountains and Waters Corporation was still possible!
Is this what it's like to be a powerful figure?
Qiao Jianguo pursed his lips and gave another bow to Song Yun, saying, "I really have no face to stay any longer today, so I will take my leave first!"
"Hmm."
Once Song Yun gave his assent, Qiao Jianguo waved to the driver and the two men helped Qiao Xuan leave.
"Mr. Song truly has a stomach capable of sailing a boat."
Mr. Mu laughed and said, "I thought..."
"Leave a line when doing things, for we may meet again someday."
Song Yun smiled and said, "Besides, it would be too tyrannical to bankrupt him because of this incident."
"I was narrow-minded, I toast to you!"
Mr. Mu picked up his drink and downed it in one gulp!
"It's getting late, and I just wanted to say hello. I didn't expect so many things to happen. I won't disturb your meal any longer, let's talk more tomorrow during the day."
Mr. Mu was also ready to take his leave. He needed to go back and ponder over the meaning behind Song Yun's words today!
It wasn't until after Mr. Mu had left that Zhang Zilong finally came sauntering over.
He sat down and looked at Song Yun with a very peculiar expression on his face.
"Why are you looking at me like that, Brother Long?"
Song Yun said with a smile as he poured a glass of wine for Zhang Zilong, "Did I grow a flower on my face? Just to be clear, I only like women!"
"Where is your mind going..."
Zhang Zilong muttered as he took a sip of his wine, his tone a bit glum, "Do you enjoy watching me make a fool of myself? You're clearly so capable but still keep such a low profile..."
"How could I! I'm still very thankful to Brother Long."
Song Yun responded seriously, "To stand up and protect guests right from the start is something many businesses can't do. It's not to say that other businesses are wrong, I just want to say, Brother Long, you are righteous!"
"Heh, that's about all I'm capable of, trying to protect one whenever I can,"
Zhang Zilong said with a laugh.
"Brother Long, I'll drink to that!"
Ye Zi picked up her glass, clinked it with Zhang Zilong's, then downed her drink before asking curiously, "Brother Long, those people seemed pretty scared of you. If you don't mind, could you share the story with us?"
"Heh, it's just some old tales, nothing worth talking about,"
Zhang Zilong said, waving his hand dismissively, "I heard earlier that you visitors are from the Magic Capital, right?"
"Yeah, Brother Long, did you used to live in the Magic Capital too?"
Ye Zi asked curiously.
She found the man before her very mysterious, especially since he stopped everyone in their tracks with just his name, something not achievable by sheer strength alone!
"Mm... Lived there for a while, that, Song..."
"Brother Long, just call me Song Yun."
"Alright, Brother Song, I wanted to ask if you also have some sway in the Magic Capital?"
Zhang Zilong asked somewhat tentatively.
Hearing this, Song Yun knew Zhang Zilong had a favor to ask. He pondered for a moment and said with a smile, "Brother Long, just speak frankly. If I can help, I definitely will, but if it's something I can't help with, then I'm afraid there's nothing I can do."
"Great! I like Brother Song's honesty."
Zhang Zilong lit up a cigarette, thought for a moment, then said, "I would like you to help me find someone in the Magic Capital."
"Find someone?"
Song Yun truly hadn't expected Zhang Zilong's request to be this.
"Yes, a woman..."
As he said this, Zhang Zilong visibly weakened a bit and his face turned slightly red.
Everyone exchanged glances, roughly guessing what it was about.
Song Yun teased, "How does Brother Long know the person to find is in the Magic Capital?"
"She is, she is!"
Zhang Zilong hastily added, "Her family is there, it's just that due to some family issues, I've been looking for a long time without knowing what she's up to now…"
"Oh~"
The group nodded, a smile in their eyes.
Such a big man, with money and social status, and yet so sentimental.
"Finding someone could be difficult because, as you know, the population of the Magic Capital is constantly changing. I can't guarantee success, but I'll do my best," Continue your adventure at My Virtual Library Empire
Song Yun said, "May I ask what your relationship is with this woman?"
Zhang Zilong frowned slightly, looking at the curious faces around him and said irritably, "My... my ex-girlfriend..."
"That's not right, Brother Long. You're in Ya San City and she's in the Magic Capital! You're so far apart... oh~ online romance?"
Ye Zi said with a sly smile, "I didn't expect Brother Long to be into that sort of thing!"