"Brother Nan, it's a misunderstanding... It really is a misunderstanding..." The four Yellow Hairs stammered, nervously trying to explain themselves under Xie Nan's stern glance.

They now understood how close Lin Feng and Xie Nan were. Even Xie Nan addressed Lin Feng as "Brother Feng." Clearly, Lin Feng must be someone of at least equal standing to Xie Nan! It was laughable that moments ago they thought they could teach Lin Feng a lesson. They had really brought this on themselves!

"Brother Feng, what was that about just now?" Xie Nan shifted his gaze back to Lin Feng.

"No big deal, but they seemed to be more arrogant than you..." Lin Feng chuckled casually as he recounted how the Yellow Hairs had audaciously tried to take the cold beer. Xie Nan's face turned green as he listened.

Xie Nan stood up, walked over to the four Yellow Hairs, and surveyed them one by one. "I truly didn't expect you to act so wantonly under the banner of the Loyalty Gang," he said. "This is a blatant disregard for me and the entire gang!"

SMACK!

Xie Nan slapped the leader, Clogs Yellow Hair, across the face. The youth lowered his head, seething but daring not to speak, enduring the humiliation.

"The four of you, since joining the Loyalty Gang, have violated gang rules on numerous occasions. Given that these incidents were relatively minor and didn't result in serious consequences, I can be lenient this once!"

"Brother Nan..."

"Get lost! From this moment on, you are no longer members of the Loyalty Gang. Collect this month's salary from the bar counter. From this day forward, you have no connection whatsoever with the Loyalty Gang. Scram!"

Xie Nan's resolute tone sent shivers down the spines of the four Yellow Hairs. They realized that Xie Nan, by not punishing them according to gang rules, was already showing them considerable leniency. If they dared to say anything more, he might rescind his offer.

The four of them showed their immense respect for Xie Nan by bowing in unison. "Take care, Brother Nan," they said together, before sheepishly retreating.

"Sigh, dealing with this kind of stuff is the most frustrating part..." Xie Nan sat back down and raised his glass with Lin Feng again.

"Well, that's part of being a boss. You're always dealing with a pile of matters, big and small. You'll get used to it," Lin Feng said, taking a sip of his drink, a memory of his time as the boss of the White Wolf Troop surfacing.

"Brother Feng, since we're meeting, you have to come see my place, right? It's not far from here," Xie Nan invited.

It was the weekend, and Lin Feng also wanted to have a proper chat with Xie Nan. He initially planned to first take Wang Zikai and the other two back to their dormitory before heading to the Fenghuo Bar. However, Xie Nan interjected, "Why go through all that trouble? Dong, you drive these three to Jiangzhou University. Brother Feng and I will go to the bar for a good chat."

Wang Zikai and the other two were almost worshiping Lin Feng. They had just seen that he was like a brother to a gang boss, and that this boss, clearly a figure of authority, treated Lin Feng with utmost respect.

After seeing them off, Lin Feng got into Xie Nan's Audi. The two of them chatted all the way, arriving at the Fenghuo Bar shortly thereafter.

The Fenghuo Bar wasn't large; Lin Feng estimated it to be just over two hundred square meters. The decor was average, but at night, it was always packed with people.

"Your business is doing well," Lin Feng complimented.

"It's alright. Our prices are fair, and we maintain a safe and harmonious atmosphere," Xie Nan explained. "Slowly but surely, we've built up a good crowd."

Xie Nan led Lin Feng to a private room at the very back of the bar. Only then did Lin Feng realize that the Fenghuo Bar was actually quite spacious. Besides the main bar area, there were eight small private rooms. The two innermost ones were for internal use by the Loyalty Gang, while the others were open to the public.

"This bar cost over eight hundred thousand. I put up some of it myself, took out a small loan from the bank, and a few brothers contributed the rest. What do you think, Brother Feng? Not bad, right?" Xie Nan said, pouring Lin Feng a drink as they sat on the sofa in the private room.

As it was just the two brothers chatting, they had the entire room to themselves.

"Damn, I didn't realize your business was getting this big."

"It's decent. We've been open for about two months, and I've already paid off the bank loan. Plus, I'm currently planning to take over an internet cafe east of Jiangzhou University. It's pretty much a done deal."

Hearing Xie Nan's account, Lin Feng felt increasingly happy for him. His friend had risen from practically nothing to become both a business owner and a gang leader, which was truly no easy feat.

"Looks like things have been quite smooth for you. Come, let's drink to your continued success!" Lin Feng raised his glass, and they both drank.

After finishing his drink, Xie Nan said, "Brother Feng, it might look like smooth sailing, but making your way in the world these days isn't that easy. Now that the Loyalty Gang has started to grow, the original boss of this area has targeted us." He added with a wry chuckle, "They've been frequently coming to cause trouble lately."

"The original boss?"

"Yes, the area around Jiangzhou University has always been Axe Gang territory. Ever since the Loyalty Gang was established, the Axe Gang has been clashing with us. Right after the bar opened, a few of their underlings frequently came to cause disruptions. I managed to suppress them, and things were quiet for a while. But this time, with us trying to acquire an internet cafe, the Axe Gang is making moves behind our backs... Sigh."

Axe Gang. Lin Feng was no stranger to this name. He had rescued Ning Fuxun from Third Master He of the Axe Gang and had also beaten up Gou Xiong, the younger brother of Gou Fei, the Axe Gang's second master. He figured he was already on the Axe Gang's blacklist.

"The second master and Third Master He of the Axe Gang and I do have some history..." Lin Feng told Xie Nan about his encounters with Gou Fei and Third Master He, then chuckled. "A'nan, from what I can see, if the Loyalty Gang wants to rise to prominence here, you'll inevitably have to overcome the Axe Gang. Only by crushing the Axe Gang will your Loyalty Gang have a chance to truly make its mark."

Hearing this, Xie Nan nodded in fervent agreement, then looked at Lin Feng with hopeful eyes. "I've been thinking the same thing. But as things stand, the Loyalty Gang is newly established, while the Axe Gang has been entrenched here for years. Toppling them will be no easy feat! So, Brother Feng, I want to invite you to join our Loyalty Gang. You absolutely must agree! With your help, I'll have the confidence to fight the Axe Gang to the end!"

Looking at Xie Nan's sincere gaze, Lin Feng thought for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile. "A'nan, if you run into trouble, I'll definitely help. But I'm a student right now, and I have other things to attend to. I don't think it's suitable for me to join at this time. Of course, if you ever need my help with anything, I will do everything I can!"

Lin Feng was, for one, reluctant to get involved in such gang disputes. Secondly, he had just signed a contract to protect Ning Aoxue and simply didn't have the time.

Xie Nan pressed, "Brother Feng, I'm serious. As long as you agree to join, you will be the boss of our Loyalty Gang, and I will willingly support you! Only you can lead the Loyalty Gang to crush the Axe Gang and establish a firm and significant presence in Jiangzhou!"

"I appreciate your kind intentions, but I really..."

"Brother Nan, bad news! Some people from the Axe Gang are here to wreck the place!"

Before Lin Feng could finish his sentence, a Loyalty Gang underling rushed into the room, exclaiming urgently.

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