Mercenary’s War
Chapter 1177 - 1177 One Thousand One Hundred Sixty Just That Arrogant

1177: Chapter One Thousand One Hundred Sixty: Just That Arrogant 1177: Chapter One Thousand One Hundred Sixty: Just That Arrogant Ignoring the man in the gray coat, Gao Yang ate a dumpling, then tossed away his chopsticks and said to the owner, “I asked you for garlic earlier.

You stalled, and now look, it’s gotten cold.

All right, you don’t need to stay here.

Go back to the kitchen and cook me another serving of dumplings.

This has nothing to do with you anymore.

Off you go.”

The owner’s face showed difficulty, but he didn’t move, while the man in the gray coat was visibly angered and said to Gao Yang in a heavy voice, “Can’t you understand what I’m saying?”

Gao Yang turned his head to glance at the man in the gray coat, then said resignedly, “Alright, I’ve made it clear.

I won’t pretend anymore.

I told him to leave to save you some face.

Can’t you see that?”

The man in the sweater stood in front of Gao Yang, slammed his hand on the table with a smack, and roared, “What do you want!

Do you have a death wish!”

Gao Yang couldn’t help but laugh, saying, “Change the script, buddy.

How do you even mix in these circles?

It’s always the same line; it doesn’t scare anyone.

Where are you from?

It’s actually pretty funny, you know that?

Are you specially in charge of comic relief?”

The man in the sweater, enraged, raised his hand to hit Gao Yang when the man in the gray coat said sternly, “Tom, step aside, this has nothing to do with you.”

After the man in the gray coat loudly told the man in the sweater to back off, he said solemnly, “Brother, you really want to cross the line, and it seems you’re unwilling to show your cards as well.

I’ve given you enough face according to the gang rules.

Since you’re neither showing your hand nor are you willing to back down, don’t blame me for anything unpleasant that happens.”

Gao Yang didn’t want to pretend anymore.

These gangsters were very cautious and not merely some hangers-on who relied solely on intimidation.

If these people were as brain-dead as they are in novels, they would have been wiped out countless times.

To continue pretending would be to show that he was the brain-dead one.

Gao Yang sighed and said, “Okay, let’s be clear then.

My signature, you wouldn’t recognize it if I told you.

As for which group I’m from, you needn’t ask.

After all, we’re not from the same path.”

Gao Yang spoke normally.

The man in the gray coat did the same.

He leaned his head back, stuck out his thumb, his face calm and exuding confidence as he said, “Well, I’ll just share a bit about us, we are…”

Gao Yang waved his hand dismissively and said impatiently, “Stop, you don’t need to say it.

You’re from Sanhe Hui, and the one running the show is Zhang Zhenxing, right?”

The man in the gray coat immediately frowned and said in a deep voice, “Brother, you look familiar.”

Gao Yang said gravely, “I’ll say it again, we’ve never met.

Just think of it as if you’ve never seen me before.

It’s better for you and for Zhang Zhenxing, okay?”

The man in the gray coat furrowed his brows and remained silent.

The man in the sweater, after looking at the man in the gray coat, said fiercely, “Kid, you’re quite arrogant!

What do you think you’re doing!”

Gao Yang smiled and said, “Good, finally a change of lines.

Gentlemen, tell me, what is it that you’re here to do?”

The man in the gray coat said gravely, “This restaurant, five thousand a month, anyone would have to pay the same, it’s the rule.

This boss wouldn’t give our brothers a meal and chose to call the police instead.

Brother, you have to pay a price for doing something like that, don’t you think?”

The restaurant owner said anxiously, “Sorry, we’re new here, we didn’t understand the rules.

From now on, we’ll follow the rules, and I’ll give a red envelope to the brother who was taken away as compensation and an apology.

Is that okay?”

The man in the gray coat remained silent, while the man in the sweater yelled, “Shut up, it’s not your place to speak!”

Gao Yang smiled, gestured to the restaurant owner to dismiss him, and then said to the man in the gray coat, “What do you want?”

The man in the gray coat said solemnly, “Nothing special, ten thousand a month, otherwise, just wait for Old Black to rob you every day.

It’s as simple as that.”

Being robbed every day, what’s the point in running a restaurant?

It’s not a tiny shop, but not quite a large one either.

Paying protection fees of ten thousand US dollars a month would make it impossible to stay in business.

Gao Yang waved his hand and said, “I understand your terms.

Fine, this restaurant will not pay a cent.

From now on, you’ll be responsible for the safety of this joint.

If Old Black comes to rob it, or if anything else happens, I’ll talk to Zhang Zhenxing.”

The man in the gray coat finally began to show anger, but he still repressed his fury, leaned forward and said in a heavy voice, “Are you trying to bluff me?”

Gao Yang waved his hand and leaned forward as well, saying to the man in the gray coat in a stern voice, “I’m not bluffing you, I’m threatening you.

Follow what I say, or I won’t hesitate to turn the threats into action, get it?”

Locking eyes with the man in the gray coat, Gao Yang dropped his fierce words.

A person who has taken many lives inherently has a different look in their eyes from ordinary people.

To put it plainly, there’s a murderous intent in their eyes.

The man in the gray coat averted his gaze from Gao Yang, his expression changing slightly before he continued, “Your demand is tough for me, I can’t agree to it, but I can give you some face, brother.

This restaurant stays as is, how about that?”

Gao Yang let out a cold laugh, saying, “You’re not seeing it clearly, old chap.”

After speaking indifferently, Gao Yang picked up his chopsticks and said softly, “Huaxia People should stand united.

We already have a hard enough time striving in a foreign land; yet what do you do?

You suck the blood of your own kin.

I can’t stand it.

I wasn’t planning to meddle, too much to manage anyway.

But not today, today I saw it with my own eyes, and I have to step in!”

Having spoken with an indifferent face, Gao Yang picked up a somewhat cold dumpling and placed it in his mouth.

Then he picked up a clove of garlic and took a bite.

With his mouth full he mumbled unclearly, “Today, the boss here made me dumplings, and they taste quite good.

Just because of that, I have to intervene.”

The man in the gray coat thought for a long time, then finally said, “Since you insist on handling this matter and have laid out conditions, I accept it.

But brother, I’m not the one who calls the shots.

You have to let me report back to the decision-maker.

We in Sanhe Hui do things by the rules.

You leave a name, and we consider this matter over for today.”

Gao Yang shook his head and instructed, “You go back and tell Zhang Zhenxing that an unknown guy warned him not to shed Huaxia blood, otherwise, I will send him to meet Yama.

It’s up to him whether he listens or not.”

The man in the gray coat had an ugly expression.

Gao Yang didn’t pay him any attention and waved his hand, continuing, “No need to ask about my background; I won’t tell.

If you guys want to check, that’s fine, go ahead.

I reckon you won’t find out anything.

But if you are really capable and find out, then you’re impressive.

If you’re not scared after that, feel free to come at me.”

The man in the gray coat stood up, spread his hands, and said, “In that case, there’s nothing more to say.

Goodbye.”

Watching the man in the gray coat tilt his head, ready to leave with a man in a hoodie looking furious, Gao Yang suddenly said, “Wait a minute.”

The man in the gray coat turned back, and Gao Yang, taking his time, said, “I’m a cautious person, so I have to make it clear to you: Don’t trail me.

If you do follow me, I’ll take it as a declaration of war.

And if it comes to war, I won’t be so polite anymore.

That’s all I have to say.

You can go.”

The man in the gray coat paused briefly, looked at Gao Yang, then turned and left with the man in the hoodie, pushing the door open and exiting.

After watching the man in the gray coat leave, Gao Yang said to the restaurant owner, “Old bro, just pretend nothing happened tonight.

These guys aren’t clueless thugs.

They won’t start any major trouble over your restaurant’s protection fee.

After all, this is New York.

They are not incapable of murder or arson; it’s just not worth it over your shop.

They’ll come after me if anything, so don’t worry about anything.

Now that I’ve taken care of your problem, I’ll see it through.

Carry on with your business with peace of mind.”

The restaurant owner still looked very frightened, but he was also very grateful as he said, “Thank you, brother.

You…you, ah, my name is Xue Zhihai.

Come and visit when you’re free.”

Gao Yang laughed and said, “I won’t tell you my name.

I will come back, though.

For these dumplings alone, I have to come a few more times.

Alright, I’m leaving.”

Xue Zhihai looked at the dumplings on the table and spoke in a low voice, “The dumplings have gotten cold, and you haven’t finished them.

Why don’t you wait a bit, and I’ll cook you some more?”

Gao Yang looked at the dumplings and laughed, “Too bad, but I won’t eat them today.

My girlfriend is waiting for me.

Besides, I’m already full.

Next time, okay?

I’m off now, no need to see me out, goodbye.”

Gao Yang left the restaurant at a leisurely pace, but although he appeared calm, he was vigilantly scanning for any danger around him.

Even though he had mentioned Zhang Zhenxing’s name and revealed the gray coat’s background, successfully intimidating them, he couldn’t rule out the possibility of Zhang Zhenxing’s men causing trouble.

Gao Yang had to be careful.

It would be terribly unjust to get shot in the dark.

After making sure he wasn’t being followed, Gao Yang finally reached his car and knocked on the window, signaling Yelena to open the door.

Once he got into the passenger seat, he smiled and said, “Let’s go, darling, it’s all clear now.”

Yelena started the car, and with a mix of nervousness and excitement, she spoke in Mandarin, “You were being the heroic knight just now, right?”

Gao Yang laughed heartily, replying, “You’re learning quite a lot of phrases, aren’t you?

Yes, that’s what being a knight-errant is all about.”

Yelena smiled and asked, “Everything’s okay?

Where are we going now?”

Gao Yang shrugged and responded, “Wherever you want to go.

We have all night.

Hmm, but I need to make a call first.

I didn’t quite wrap things up just now.

I need to call to settle things once and for all.”

Seeing something through to the end, saving someone wholly – since Gao Yang had stuck his neck out to take on the restaurateur’s problems, he had to clear them up.

Otherwise, if he only paid lip service, offended Zhang Zhenxing’s people, and then nonchalantly walked away leaving matters unresolved, it would be the restaurant owner who would end up suffering.

Therefore, since Gao Yang had intervened, he was sure to take responsibility to the end, ensuring Xue Zhihai, who had made him a meal of dumplings, would have nothing more to worry about.

(To be continued.

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