Xu Zhengyang laughed and said, "It's nothing. A friend of mine was delivering goods to them, and Luo Zhou tried to renege on the payment for the delivery."
"Oh." Wang Yaowu nodded, turned around and walked back, yelling at the couple standing at the shop entrance who were wondering why they hadn't started fighting yet: "You son of a bitch Luo Zhou, you think you're so great just because you run a lousy shop? You're just trying to make money by ripping people off shipping fees, aren't you? Hurry up and give them the money! Fuck."
After finishing his rant, Wang Yaowu waved for his men to get into the van, and several of them, each with a different expression, climbed in.
Xu Zhengyang stepped forward and whispered to Wang Yaowu, who had not yet boarded the car, "I won't let you lose face in front of the brothers... Just a quiet reminder, don't even think about revenge, you're not qualified, really."
Wang Yaowu was taken aback. He had indeed been thinking about finding the ringleader and dealing with Xu Zhengyang and his gang, as he had suffered a huge loss of face on Mid-Autumn Festival and today. However, he hadn't expected Xu Zhengyang to see through his thoughts. Wang Yaowu felt even more frightened, but he didn't say anything more. He gritted his teeth, nodded, and got into the van.
Watching the two vans speed away, Xu Zhengyang smiled, ignoring Zhang Hao and the two drivers who were still in a daze, and walked towards the couple in front of the shop, with Chen Chaojiang following closely beside him.
When he was about three meters away from the shop entrance, Xu Zhengyang looked up, squinted at the signboard, and said softly, "This shop, doesn't want to stay in business anymore, does it?"
Shop owner Luo Zhou shuddered at the words that didn't seem directed at him. Luo Zhou had been pondering the young man's background and identity, wondering what Wang Yaowu and his group's behavior towards him, and Wang Yaowu's sudden betrayal, all meant. He hadn't expected the young man to suddenly utter such a statement. Who was he? How could he speak so arrogantly and domineeringly?
Mystery lingered in my mind, and my growing fear intensified. I was terrified I'd offended someone I couldn't afford to offend. I quickly pulled out several hundred-yuan bills, hurriedly stepped down the stairs, and said with a forced smile, "Brother, I was blind to your greatness. Please don't mind. This is for shipping, then..."
Xu Zhengyang ignored him and instead looked at the pregnant woman with a large belly, narrowing his eyes and calmly saying, "You should be more grateful to the child in your belly; he saved you..."
After saying that, Xu Zhengyang turned to look at Chen Chaojiang.
Chen Chaojiang understood, walked up to the motorcycle, got on, and started the engine.
Xu Zhengyang stepped forward and sat down, then waved to Zhang Hao and the others, saying, "Haozi, go back and tell your boss that I'm going to the company tomorrow to see him, and we can have a meal together while we're at it."
"Okay, I got it." Zhang Hao hurriedly replied, still completely confused, not understanding what had just happened.
Luo Zhou hurriedly ran over, handed the money to Zhang Hao, and apologized with a forced smile. Seeing Xu Zhengyang and his companion about to leave on their motorcycle, Luo Zhou quickly stepped forward to stop them, saying with another forced smile, "Brother, it's all my fault, please don't mind. My wife is a bit of a simpleton, please don't hold it against us. It's not easy for you to run this small business, really not easy. Please be magnanimous, brother, please forgive us..."
"From now on, don't do anything wrong. It's always good to accumulate some good karma for the child." Xu Zhengyang sat on the motorcycle, patted Luo Zhou's shoulder, and his expression and actions made it seem like an elder was educating a younger generation. Then he turned around and glanced at the pregnant woman standing in a daze at the shop entrance, and said to Luo Zhou in a light tone, "Not bad, you're lucky, you're carrying a son... so you should accumulate even more good karma!"
After saying that, Xu Zhengyang put on his helmet, and Chen Chaojiang drove the motorcycle down the slope and headed towards Fuxing Road.
Luo Zhou stood there dumbfounded. How did he know my wife was carrying a son? Did he have X-ray vision? How could he be more accurate than a color Doppler ultrasound?
Watching Xu Zhengyang and Chen Chaojiang leave, the pregnant woman, who had been in a daze, finally breathed a sigh of relief. She had indeed felt uneasy and scared because of the young man's gaze, though she couldn't explain why... Now that the two were gone, the pregnant woman finally unleashed her unruly and shrewish nature once again, angrily shouting, "Luo Zhou, why did you give them money? Who's afraid of who?"
Luo Zhou strode over to his wife and slapped her across the face. He then regretted it, but still growled coldly, "Stop spouting nonsense and have some decency for our son... Don't you really want to stay in Fuhe City anymore?"
The pregnant woman was dumbfounded...
Is it that serious?
God knows!
Volume 3, Judge 118: Welcoming General Manager Xu on His Inspection Tour
Since its opening, Jinghui Logistics has enjoyed booming business and rapidly growing performance, quickly establishing a strong reputation in the logistics industry of Fuhe City.
Having lived two lifetimes, Zhan Xiaohui and Deng Wenjing are far more mature than the average person. Although they lack formal education and experience, they are cautious, humble, and hardworking, which earns them considerable respect and popularity among employees.
Once the fleet's operations were on track, Zhan Xiaohui began planning to establish a dedicated logistics transportation line, opening point-to-point less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services between cities. This would be similar to a post office, handling all types of goods, large and small. However, this couldn't be rushed; it had to be developed steadily step by step. Therefore, Zhan Xiaohui planned to first establish a dedicated logistics line between Beijing and Fuhe City. Currently, the company has specifically set aside a large warehouse for the Beijing line, and purchased forklifts and smaller vehicles for picking up goods. In the next couple of days, Zhan Xiaohui would personally go to Beijing to check out the market conditions and select a branch office location…
Everyone in the company knew the news, and they were all in high spirits, ready to work hard and achieve results that would satisfy the boss during the company's expansion. They would then be considered among the earliest and most meritorious contributors.
At 10:00 a.m. that day, the company's employees noticed that Zhan Xiaohui and Deng Wenjing were standing side by side in the biting cold wind outside the company gate, looking north as if they were waiting for someone.
Jinghui Logistics Company's main gate faces west, while its office building faces south. Rows of neat warehouses line the east and south sides of the compound. The vast courtyard is currently occupied by over a dozen freight vehicles of varying sizes, some fully loaded, others empty. Maintenance personnel and drivers are busy at work, while dispatchers are giving instructions and instructions to the drivers…
Seeing the two young executives standing eagerly outside the gate, the employees were all curious. Who was coming to the company? And why did this unmarried couple have to stand at the gate to greet them? Could it be a high-ranking government official? Or the boss of some large corporation coming to discuss business?
That doesn't just mean you have to run to the company gate in this freezing weather to greet them!
So while the employees were working, they also curiously watched the door, waiting for the arrival of some important person to see who it was.
When the powerful roar of the engine came, no one paid much attention. After all, there are plenty of young people in Fuhe City who drive large motorcycles, and people often drive sports cars and race on the East Ring Road.
Wait a minute! The employees' eyes widened with curiosity.
A black Yamaha 250 roared down the wide East Ring Road and stopped at the gate of Jinghui Logistics Company. The person sitting on the back got off, took off his helmet, and calmly looked around the gate, courtyard, warehouse, and two-story office building of Jinghui Logistics Company with a gentle smile on his face.
The motorcyclist did not get off; the motorcycle was turned off and sat there quietly.
Zhan Xiaohui and Deng Wenjing stared blankly at the young man standing a few meters away from them. He wore a tan leather jacket and black boxer pants. He had an ordinary face, somewhat thin cheeks, and a buzz cut. His slightly squinted eyes, however, revealed a depth and composure completely different from his age…
The two still couldn't believe that the young man looking at their company was the Judge they had always longed to see. When they were ghosts, the Judge they had seen was always shimmering with golden light, his face blurry. And when Deng Wenjing woke up after her rebirth, she had only seen the Judge's profile from afar, indistinct in the dim light of the hospital corridor.
Although they could tell from the adult's voice on the phone that he was young, when such an ordinary-looking young man actually stood in front of them, they couldn't believe it, at least... they were afraid of mistaking him for someone else and disrespecting the judge.
A cold wind blew by, causing the mink fur on Xu Zhengyang's leather coat collar to sway gently. It brushed against his cheeks, giving him a slightly itchy feeling.
Xu Zhengyang snapped out of his daze, looked at Zhan Xiaohui and his wife, and greeted them with a smile, "What? Aren't you welcome?"
"You...you are..." Zhan Xiaohui stammered, still incredulous.
"I am Xu Zhengyang."
Zhan Xiaohui and Deng Wenjing froze on the spot, their doubts vanishing instantly, replaced by undisguised excitement. Their bodies trembled slightly. Deng Wenjing suddenly bent her knees, seemingly about to kneel, but Zhan Xiaohui, quick as a flash, grabbed her, pinching her shoulder to remind her not to go too far, lest it arouse suspicion, and the Judge wouldn't like it.
“My lord… oh no, Zhengyang, hello, hello.” Zhan Xiaohui stepped forward excitedly, reached out and tightly grasped the casually raised right hand, and said in a low voice with a choked voice, “You, you’ve finally agreed to see us.”
Deng Wenjing followed closely beside her, feeling a little worried. She had been too excited just now, and what would people in the company think if she had actually knelt down? Would the judge be angry? So she said apologetically in a low voice, "Sir, I'm sorry... I was too, too excited just now."
"It's alright." Xu Zhengyang smiled and nodded, withdrawing his hand. He patted Zhan Xiaohui on the shoulder, "Well done."
"Thank you, thank you, sir." Zhan Xiaohui nodded excitedly, but kept his voice very low, afraid that others would hear him.
Deng Wenjing's mouth opened and closed in excitement, but she couldn't utter a word.
"What? Are you just going to leave me out here freezing?" Xu Zhengyang joked kindly.
"Huh?" The two of them suddenly snapped out of their excitement, as if they had been startled.
Deng Wenjing quickly said, "Quickly, sir, please come in."
The voice was a bit loud. Zhan Xiaohui glared at her, suppressing his excitement, and forced a calm smile on his face. He raised his hand to indicate, "Zhengyang, please, please. I apologize for being rude."
"You're too kind," Xu Zhengyang said with a smile as he walked inside, muttering to himself, "From now on, in front of others, just call me Zhengyang..."
"Yes, yes," the two nodded hurriedly and agreed in hushed tones.
Chen Chaojiang had already removed his helmet. Although the three had deliberately kept their conversation low, it hadn't escaped his keen hearing. His cold, hardened heart was once again stirred and churned. Even though he already knew Xu Zhengyang was a living deity, Chen Chaojiang had always reminded himself that Xu Zhengyang was his brother. Even if he was a deity, he was still a human being, a brother! Yet today, seeing these two people, both ordinary mortals and of higher status, so overwhelmed with excitement upon seeing Xu Zhengyang, Chen Chaojiang suddenly realized: Gods are fundamentally different from mortals. In the eyes of mortals, they are supreme beings, even beings that shouldn't exist.
"Chaojiang, what are you staring at?" Xu Zhengyang turned around and greeted him with a smile.
"Ah? Coming!" Chen Chaojiang replied, shaking his head vigorously to clear his mind, silently reminding himself that Zhengyang was his brother, his best brother! He started the motorcycle and drove it into the yard.
Cao Gangchuan and Liu Bin had already spotted Xu Zhengyang and Chen Chaojiang, but because their two bosses were present, they didn't dare to interrupt. They simply exchanged glances with them. Zhang Hao had gone south with the truck last night to load the goods, but thankfully he had relayed the news to his boss yesterday. He had also recounted his experiences that day to Cao Gangchuan and Liu Bin last night. The two were shocked and astonished upon hearing it.
Seeing the two company executives standing outside in the biting cold wind for over half an hour just to welcome Xu Zhengyang, Cao Gangchuan and Liu Bin realized something deep in their hearts: Zhengyang, although he still considers us friends, is already very far away from us.
In fact, Xu Zhengyang had given this matter considerable thought before coming to see Zhan Xiaohui and Deng Wenjing.
He had promised Zhan Xiaohui and Deng Wenjing several times that he would visit them when the time was right. But he had delayed for so long, simply because he still harbored a sliver of wariness and unease. It wasn't that he was wary of Deng Wenjing and Zhan Xiaohui, but rather that he genuinely didn't want to meet them as a god, using his true human identity. As someone with a divine duty, he should, more often than not, maintain an air of mystery, a transcendent existence.
It's better to be safe than sorry.
But now, Xu Zhengyang's mindset has changed. Even if the couple had a lot of guts, they wouldn't dare reveal this secret without his permission. Moreover, maintaining this secrecy isn't a good thing; it would backfire. Xu Zhengyang understands this to some extent.
Besides, if someone were to investigate, the fact that he had financial dealings with Deng Wenjing and Zhan Xiaohui despite being complete strangers, and that he was a major shareholder in Jinghui Logistics Company, would inevitably arouse suspicion. It just didn't make sense. So why not meet them? He was thinking of becoming an extraordinary person, yet he wanted to live an ordinary life and not be too detached from reality.
Learn from a successful example of a local crab farmer: Dig deep burrows, store up plenty of grain, and bide your time before claiming kingship.
Be humble and humble, live a peaceful life, accumulate power, get promoted and make a fortune, enjoy life, and at the same time move towards your ultimate goal.
As they walked into the office building, Xu Zhengyang introduced with a smile, "This is my friend, Chen Chaojiang."
"Hello, hello, my name is Zhan Xiaohui, and this is my girlfriend, Deng Wenjing, who is also a shareholder of Jinghui Logistics." Zhan Xiaohui quickly extended his hand to Chen Chaojiang to politely greet him.
Chen Chaojiang hesitated for a moment, then extended his right hand and shook hands lightly with the other person before releasing him, coldly saying, "I am Zhengyang's bodyguard."
"Don't be so formal, brothers are brothers." Xu Zhengyang laughed and walked into the building.
Chen Chaojiang followed beside him, while Zhan Xiaohui and Deng Wenjing followed behind with humble expressions. After entering the building, they felt it was inappropriate and quickly stepped forward to lead them to the second floor.
Outside the compound, the employees of Jinghui Logistics Company were dumbfounded.
The world is truly full of wonders! The two young bosses were already enough to amaze and impress them, earning them countless times a thumbs-up in their hearts; but today, another seemingly ordinary young man appeared, unremarkable in appearance and with nothing special about him, yet he made the two bosses, who were considered invincible by their employees, show him respect and humility. It's clear that this young man... is even more impressive!
So these people began to secretly speculate about the young man's background.
Suddenly someone said, "I overheard Cao Gangchuan and Liu Bin talking near the security room. It sounded like they were saying that the young man who came in earlier was named Xu something, and that he was their friend..."
"Huh?" Everyone was taken aback.
Then someone said, "Nonsense, with those two cowards, how could they possibly know any important people?"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
The person who had said that earlier scoffed and said, "Have you forgotten the day Cao Gangchuan, Liu Bin, and Zhang Hao came to our company to report for duty? They were kicked out by General Manager Deng's father, but General Manager Zhan personally drove to pick them up..."
Everyone was stunned.
Inside the general manager's office, Zhan Xiaohui and his wife politely invited Xu Zhengyang to sit on the sofa. Then, like Chen Chaojiang, they stood in the office. However, Chen Chaojiang stood to Xu Zhengyang's side and slightly behind, while the two of them stood a short distance in front of him, their expressions and eyes showing surprise, excitement, and a slight sense of restraint.
"Sit down, don't be so nervous." Xu Zhengyang waved his hand and smiled, "I've been saying I'd come to see you all, but I haven't been able to find the time."
“You’re busy, we…we also wanted to see you as soon as possible.” Deng Wenjing’s eyes reddened as she spoke.
Xu Zhengyang frowned and said calmly, "Sit down. Why so much politeness? Have you forgotten what I told you?"
"Ah, right, right, sit down quickly." Zhan Xiaohui hurriedly pulled Deng Wenjing to sit on the sofa next to him, and said somewhat nervously, "Da... Zhengyang, please don't be angry."
"Why would I be angry? Treat me like a normal person, okay?" Xu Zhengyang took out a cigarette, lit one, and offered one to Chen Chaojiang. Chen Chaojiang shook his head to indicate that he didn't want one, so Xu Zhengyang tossed it to Zhan Xiaohui.
Zhan Xiaohui hurriedly reached out and took it, secretly blaming himself for not thinking to take the cigarette first.
"I'm here today to deliver invitations to you two bosses." Xu Zhengyang took out two invitations, placed them on the table, and pushed them in front of the two men. He smiled and said, "I've been running an antique shop with a partner for almost half a year now. We've moved to a new shop, which is a new beginning. Please do me the honor of attending."
"Definitely! Definitely!"
The two nodded hurriedly, picked up the invitations on the table and looked at them, feeling very pleased: The judge sent us invitations, so he really treats us like family!
After quickly reading the invitation and reiterating their promise to visit, Zhan Xiaohui gave a signal with his eyes. Deng Wenjing understood and quickly ran to the inner room to retrieve all the company's documents. She respectfully handed them to Xu Zhengyang and said, "Mr. Xu, oh no, Mr. Zhengyang, this is Jinghui Logistics' accounts and related documents. Please take a look."
"No, I don't understand any of this either." Xu Zhengyang smiled and pushed aside the documents in front of him, then said with a smile, "Let's just chat casually..."
The two nodded hastily, thinking that the judge seemed completely unconcerned about the accounts and the company's situation. Wasn't he afraid they would quote a price? They quickly blamed themselves and felt a pang of fear. The judge was a god; how could they dare to deceive him? Were they courting death?
However, the two didn't know what to talk about with Xu Zhengyang, and they couldn't stay silent either. So, Zhan Xiaohui took the lead, with Deng Wenjing echoing her, and the two began to explain in detail the company's financial expenditures and income from its inception to the present, as well as the difficulties and opportunities it was currently facing...
Xu Zhengyang was completely baffled. How could he possibly understand any of this? So after listening for a while, he quickly waved his hand to interrupt and said, "Let's go out for a meal together. Let's invite Cao Gangchuan and Liu Bin, and also let them toast you to thank you for your continued care."
These words left Deng Wenjing and Zhan Xiaohui feeling extremely apprehensive and flattered. They repeatedly shook their heads, saying it was all the right thing to do.
Xu Zhengyang sighed inwardly, "Oh, I really shouldn't have come! They just can't treat me like a normal person."
Although Chen Chaojiang, who stood coldly to the side, maintained his composure, his mind was in turmoil. He had been quite surprised outside, and now he was in a real bind. He never imagined that Xu Zhengyang was actually the major shareholder and boss of Jinghui Logistics!