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Chapter 520 - 558, Smashing the Place!

Chapter 520: Chapter 558, Smashing the Place!

"Low-profile? What a low-profile!" Hua Huiyue suddenly leaned in closer, as if she wanted to see Fang Yi clearly: "My good son-in-law, you really are inscrutable!"

Indeed, Hua Huiyue had thought she had seen through Fang Yi, and had him completely under her thumb. But just now, Fang Yi’s words had utterly shattered the impression she had of him.

Fang Yi smiled slightly and said, "Mother-in-law, it’s getting late, and we’ve played enough. Shouldn’t we be heading back?"

Hua Huiyue asked, "What about the division of shares?"

Fang Yi said with a smile, "Once the Rong Group is taken down and controlled by Rong Quan, he is extremely infatuated with you. When the time comes, all you need to do is sacrifice a little beauty, right?"

A cold light flashed in Hua Huiyue’s eyes as she sneered, "Kid, are you tired of living?"

Fang Yi said, "But what I’m saying is the truth, isn’t it?"

"..."

Hua Huiyue found herself at a loss for words.

In the following days, Hua Huiyue dragged Fang Yi around on a shopping spree, nearly touring the entire Moon City until she finally planned to leave. Fang Yi took Hua Huiyue to the airport.

In the waiting room, Hua Huiyue took out a small brocade pouch with a faint fragrance, and Fang Yi accepted it.

"This is the antidote for the Jade Heart Pill, but it cannot completely cure you. You’ll still need my antidote next time," Hua Huiyue said.

In fact, had not Hua Huiyue mentioned it, Fang Yi would have forgotten about the Jade Heart Pill. It had been so long since he had suffered any ill effects from it that he had determined the pill was useless to him.

Even so, Fang Yi didn’t dare to tell Hua Huiyue and quickly expressed his gratitude, "Mother-in-law, your kindness and great virtue are unforgettable to me, Mo Chen."

Hua Huiyue was slightly proud as she said, "That’s good, as long as you never forget. Good son-in-law, from now on, you’ll live forever in my shadow."

What a heartless mother-in-law!

Fang Yi sighed inwardly and said, "By the way, I haven’t asked you yet, is Jingjing getting used to life on Sky Sword Mountain?"

Hua Huiyue scolded with a smile, "Look at you, asking only when I’m about to leave. I thought you’d hold back and not ask. Turns out you couldn’t resist."

Fang Yi hurriedly flattered, "No one knows a daughter like her father, no one knows a son-in-law like his mother-in-law."

"Stop buttering me up. During these days I’ve been here, I don’t know how many times you’ve flattered me," Hua Huiyue said. "Jingjing is definitely doing well on Sky Sword Mountain, so don’t you worry. Moreover, Jingjing is now at the fifth level of Human Level, which is a cultivation speed that is certainly no worse than mine back in the day."

Actually, what Hua Huiyue wanted to say was, "Listen up, kid, my daughter is not to be underestimated. You’d better watch yourself, or you’ll have to deal with her when she gets back."

"It’s good that she’s advancing quickly. Mother-in-law, please give her a message for me: I love you," Fang Yi said.

"What message?" Hua Huiyue didn’t hear him clearly at first.

"I love you."

"..."

Hua Huiyue knew that her bargain had been struck with her son-in-law right before her eyes, and yet she was unable to make any counterattack. Moved, Hua Huiyue said, "By the way, good son-in-law, here’s a warning for you: in the future, you should visit that neighbor of yours less often to avoid ’overheating your kidneys,’ huh?"

After speaking, Hua Huiyue, with a hint of playfulness, quickly entered the boarding gate, dragging a suitcase that was filled with items she had purchased while shopping.

Fang Yi watched as Hua Huiyue’s figure disappeared, then he turned and left the airport.

That night, he went to the Qingtian Barbecue stand. There, Zhao Gang and Skinny Monkey rushed over and began to share their grievances with Fang Yi in frustration. Some complained about poor business, while others moaned about the numerous competing barbecue restaurants on the street outside the night market, all bearing the Qingtian Barbecue sign and thriving in business.

Observing their agitated expressions, Fang Yi sighed and said sternly, "Calm down, everyone!"

Now that they all relied on Fang Yi to make money, when Fang Yi spoke, they all held back and fell silent.

Fang Yi glanced at them and said indifferently, "One question first: do you think making a fuss here will improve your business?"

"Just this one sentence, however, left several people speechless.

Right, arguing won’t solve the problem, nor can it make the business better.

"Fang Yi, but we can’t accept this. Our business was doing so well, and then those barbecue restaurants that opened on the street all of a sudden took away our customers, even using our brand. And the signs they put up are ’Delicious Morsels’—this is outright plagiarism! They’re totally bullying us because their shop is bigger!" Zhao Gang was straightforward and couldn’t keep his words hidden, which were also what everyone wanted to say.

"I understand, but I can tell you that I sold them the barbecue recipes." Fang Yi said.

At these words, Zhao Gang and the others were stunned, looking at Fang Yi with shock and incomprehension.

"Fang Yi, this..."

"I know what you want to say, but I have made promises to you, don’t worry, it won’t change, this is just a transition period, soon those few restaurants will become ours."

Fang Yi spoke, stressing the word "ours" heavily, which both puzzled them and boosted their spirits.

"Slim Monkey!"

"Fang Yi!"

"Call your cousin, tell him it’s me looking for him, and have him bring people to visit those barbecue restaurants during the peak customer period tomorrow evening. Be as ruthless as possible. As for the authorities, don’t worry, I’ll take care of it."

Slim Monkey’s face lit up with excitement, and he immediately responded, "Yes, Fang Yi!"

...

Qingtian Barbecue Restaurant!

In the Red Light Night Market, there were several in a row, all opened by Li Xuan, who had outright bought these few storefronts. He had seen the business opportunity in this industry, and without hesitation, he bought the storefronts and decisively used them to open barbecue restaurants.

With the recipe in hand, and a signboard, the business was booming, and money was flowing in.

Just a week’s worth of growing numbers made Li Xuan feel incredibly invigorated.

As night fell, it was the best time for barbecue business. Li Xuan put aside the matters of Childe Corporation to inspect his own restaurant, and seeing it filled with customers, he couldn’t help but feel proud.

"Fang Yi, it turns out you’re not that smart after all. For fifteen million, you just handed this great business over to me. You really lack far-sightedness."

Every time Li Xuan thought of this, the pride in his heart grew stronger.

In Li Xuan’s view, Fang Yi had sold the recipe to him for fifteen million, and with the business doing so well, he could make back the principal and profit within a year.

Therefore, Li Xuan felt Fang Yi was laughable, not nearly as far-sighted as him, only caring about immediate interests, which he thought was extremely ridiculous.

At that moment, a man and woman from the Feather Ming Kingdom walked into the restaurant, immediately drawing many people’s gazes. Li Xuan also looked over and quickly approached when he saw the two.

"Miss Isabella." Li Xuan bowed slightly, with utmost respect.

"Li Xuan, business seems very good here." Isabella said.

"You flatter me, Miss Isabella." replied Li Xuan.

"Hmm, quite good." Isabella was quite satisfied because Li Xuan was a member of ’Divine Court,’ and his earning was Divine Court’s earning, which pleased her immensely.

Then Isabella wanted to try out the barbecue here, and Li Xuan immediately had someone arrange it. Just as Li Xuan had sat down with Isabella, at that very moment, a group of men in uniform suddenly rushed into the restaurant.

The leader of the men had a sinister smirk on his face, "Hey, business seems pretty good, huh? But it’s about to be empty!"

After saying this, the man gestured to the people behind him and ordered, "Manager’s inspection, check everything thoroughly, not a single flaw allowed."

The so-called thorough inspection, coming from Wang Kai’s mouth, was clearly understood by his followers—this was meant to be severe.

When government departments get serious, even they themselves are scared!"