I am a civilized man

"Didn't we agree? It won't look good if you keep crying." Lin Wanrong smiled as he handed a delicate silk handkerchief to the young lady. However, as he turned away, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"What's your name? Ah, the chubby one, Yu President?" Lin Wanrong smiled at the association president.

"I'm not fat..." Caught off guard, President Yu almost responded to his words, but he quickly realized and sternly shouted, "Who are you? How dare you speak to me like this?"

"Tao President, you tell him who I am!" Lin Wanrong, with a seemingly friendly smile, pointed to Tao Dongcheng beside him.

Tao Dongcheng was an old acquaintance, but he couldn't figure out Lin Wanrong's background. Forced into a corner, he said with a hint of hostility, "Lin San, what do you want? This is the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce; it's not your place to speak."

"Congratulations, President Yu, you'll soon be getting plump." Lin Wanrong, seemingly ignoring Tao Dongcheng's words, had a sinister glint in his eyes as he smiled at President Yu.

Sensing that something was amiss, President Yu hastily asked, "What are you planning to do?"

"I am a civilized person." Lin Wanrong raised the wooden stool in his hand and slammed it onto the nearby table, creating a loud noise. Amidst the surprised exclamations, the table collapsed completely.

With precision, Lin Wanrong delivered two heavy punches to President Yu's chubby face, swift and forceful, landing with a thudding sound.

President Yu let out a miserable cry, falling to the ground and rolling several times. Groaning, he struggled to get up, his face swollen like steamed buns, squeezing his already small eyes even further.

"You, you dare to act recklessly. Help, help, quickly arrest this servant!" President Yu lay on the ground, groaning weakly, and shouted.

Lin Wanrong grinned, walked over, and slowly placed his foot on President Yu's face. Though President Yu tried to dodge, he couldn't avoid the kick.

"You, you've gone too far—" President Yu's face was flattened under Lin Wanrong's foot. He struggled to breathe, loudly complaining.

"Going too far?" Lin Wanrong sneered, "Did you think of these words when you and your associates harassed Miss Xiao earlier?"

"Lin San, do you really think you can bully the Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce with impunity? Colleagues, someone has bullied our president; what are we waiting for?" Li, the shopkeeper who had previously troubled the young lady, stood up and shouted.

"Chamber of Commerce? What a great Chamber of Commerce." Lin Wanrong laughed heartily. "Engaging in such oppressive practices, forcing people to this point. Chamber of Commerce, what a joke."

He delivered a heavy kick to President Yu's face again, causing him to howl in pain.

Turning to the merchants of the Jiangsu Chamber of Commerce, Lin Wanrong's eyes flashed with fierceness. He exclaimed, "The Xiao family is a member of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce. Today, they have been bullied to this extent, and no one dares to speak up. What purpose does the Jinling Chamber of Commerce serve?"

The young lady, seeing Lin San furious, was greatly surprised. If Lin San got angry, he could do anything. She hurriedly grabbed Lin San's sleeve and said softly, "Lin San, don't recklessly hurt people."

Lin Wanrong looked back at Miss Xiao, saying, "Miss, when patience reaches its limit, there's no need to endure anymore. Others have already trampled on the Xiao family's dignity. If we continue to be meek, it will only encourage them."

Understanding Lin San's words, the young lady bit her lip, remaining silent.

President Yu, howling like a slaughtered pig, shouted, "Lin San, release me quickly. We are within the boundaries of Hangzhou. How dare you act so recklessly? Is there no justice or law left?"

"Hahaha," Lin Wanrong laughed heartily. "Now you talk about justice and law? When you were forcing a helpless girl into a difficult situation, did you think of justice and law? In this world, there is only one justice – the one with the stronger fist."

Tao Dongcheng, seeing Lin San's barbarity and deviation from the usual rules, felt a bit afraid. He hurriedly said, "Lin San, this is the territory of Zhejiang. Don't act recklessly."

Impulse is the devil, but people have their blood. Sometimes, one must be impulsive. Planning everything before acting can only remain an ideal. Lin Wanrong believed in this philosophy. Regardless of regional boundaries, being bullied to this extent, he'd rather take a stand than continue to endure.

Lin Wanrong grinned, released his foot from President Yu's face, and slowly approached Tao Dongcheng. "Young Master Tao, President Tao, is this Zhejiang territory? What about when we return to Jinling? Will our Xiao family still endure your bullying?"

"When did I bully the Xiao family? Don't talk nonsense." Tao Dongcheng defended himself. Lin San probably didn't know about the things he did behind the scenes.

Reasoning with such a hypocrite was impossible. The only way was to be even more despicable, more cunning. Lin Wanrong chuckled and said, "You haven't bullied the Xiao family? That's strange. When you and your associates forced President Yu just now, who was assisting the evildoers? It's amusing that you still dare to call yourself the president of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce. If you haven't bullied the Xiao family, I'll bully you today. Any objections?"

"Liu Yue'e, however, stood up and said, 'Brother Lin, I support you.' She glanced at the members of the Jinling Chamber of Commerce and exclaimed, 'Have all you men perished? They've bullied our Miss Xiao, harassed our Jinling colleagues, and yet you cower like turtles. It's a wonder your wives can tolerate you. If it were me, I would have kicked them away long ago.'

Liu Yue'e, known for her outspoken and forthright nature, unleashed a verbal barrage like a machine gun. The Jinling merchants present, aware of her temperament, combined with a sense of guilt, found themselves unable to refute her.

The young lady tightly held Liu Yue'e's hand, expressing gratitude, 'Thank you, sister, for speaking up on behalf of my younger sister.'

Seeing Lin San steadily advancing, Tao Dongcheng hurriedly asked, 'Lin San, what are you planning to do?'

Lin Wanrong chuckled ominously, 'Young Master Tao, have you forgotten our last conversation? Never provoke me lightly; if you ignore advice, you'll have to pay the price.'

Seeing him approach menacingly, Tao Dongcheng attempted to dodge. However, Lin Wanrong's right fist, aiming for Tao Dongcheng's face, was intercepted by a pair of small hands—Tao Wanying, to be precise. Miss Wanying frowned, 'Lin San, don't bully my brother.'

'I am a civilized man, specialized in dealing with dogs, not people.' Lin Wanrong chuckled, but his left fist swiftly swung up, thunderously landing on Tao Dongcheng's face.

Although Tao Dongcheng was robust, he was no match for Lin Wanrong, an expert in brawls. The punch left him dizzy, half of his face swelling like a steamed bun, complete with a panda eye.

Seeing Lin San's sneak attack, Wanying was both surprised and furious. She rushed forward, and Lin Wanrong evaded her, seizing the opportunity to deliver a swift kick to Tao Dongcheng's abdomen. Tao Dongcheng let out a miserable cry, rolling on the ground, clutching his stomach.

'Brother—' Wanying exclaimed, rushing over to support Tao Dongcheng. However, she noticed his pale face, sweat rolling down his forehead, and his eyes filled with a fierce glint, staring intently at Lin Wanrong.

With punches and kicks, Lin Wanrong vented his frustrations, feeling immensely relieved. This battle spanned Zhejiang and Jiangsu, with both chamber presidents receiving a thorough beating. Damn it, the fist is the ultimate truth; let these scoundrels, who bullied others, remember that.

Glancing at the crowd, Lin Wanrong snorted, 'In the world of business and people, no one should say who bullies whom. The Xiao family has always been benevolent, but not weak. If anyone thinks the Xiao family is easy to bully because of this incident, they are blind as a bat.'

The hall fell silent; these were all merchants, pursuing profit. They were skilled in verbal sparring and small intrigues but had never witnessed such barbarity resolved through physical means. No one dared to underestimate the Xiao family anymore.

Wanying, seeing her brother's pale face, exclaimed in shock and anger, 'Lin San, I will report this to Lord Hou and ensure you are properly punished.'

Lin Wanrong disdainfully smiled, 'Miss Tao, if you have the ability, feel free to come at me. We've crossed paths before.'

The young lady stood beside Lin Wanrong, serious and resolute, 'Miss Wanying, the actions of Lin San are all due to me. If you want to report to the authorities, direct it towards me.'

'It's him, it's him!' Innkeeper Li, leading a group of soldiers, rushed over and pointed at Lin Wanrong, saying, 'It's him, daring to assault our president and Young Master Tao. Everyone here is a witness.'

The soldiers were about to apprehend Lin Wanrong without hesitation. However, the young lady firmly held Lin Wanrong's sleeve and said, 'Lin San, this time I've implicated you.'

Lin Wanrong laughed, 'Miss, fighting is my specialty. It has nothing to do with you.'

The young lady shook her head firmly, 'Don't be afraid. If they want to arrest you and take you to the authorities, I will go with you.'

This girl, rare to see her move me. Lin Wanrong chuckled to himself but hadn't spoken yet when a voice outside the door loudly announced, 'Grand Academician of the Wenhua Palace, Minister of Revenue, Lord Xu Wei, has arrived!'"