With these words, Xiao You immediately sensed their ill intentions.
“Look, consider this your first offense. I won’t make a big deal of it. Just pay 5,000 dollars, and we’ll call it even.”
5,000 dollars?! They might as well rob a place.
Realizing they were local thugs demanding protection money, she was no longer polite, “We haven’t even made 5,000 dollars today. Where would we get 5,000 dollars?” Moreover, even if they had it, she wouldn’t pay.
Having often dealt with such thugs at night markets, Xiao You’s principle was never to give in.
“So you’re not going to pay?”
“Nonsense! Why should I hand over money I’ve worked hard to earn?”
The lead thug threw down his cigarette butt, “Damn woman, I advise you not to refuse our kindness.” His tone was clearly threatening.
She wasn’t raised to be easily scared, “So what if I love drinking penalty wine?”
“Looks like I need to show you my true colors to make you understand,” said the leader of the ruffians, raising his hand to slap her.
Xiao You didn’t have time to react, and the slap was about to land on her face.
At the critical moment, a hand intercepted the ruffian’s wrist.
She suddenly turned back and saw that it was Yun Shaoye who had intervened, which immediately calmed her heart.
As a business leader, besides being responsible for various decisions, he also represents the company’s image, with every move under public scrutiny. Therefore, his temperament had long been cultivated to be more steady and restrained than the average person.
Because of this, he always adhered to a principle of not fearing trouble but also not actively seeking it out. That’s why he had been a mere spectator until he was forced to intervene when the other party made a move.
“You brat! What are you doing?”
Yun Shaoye firmly gripped the opponent, his grip showing no sign of loosening.
The ruffian tried hard to pull back his hand, but his strength was no match, and he couldn’t break free from Yun Shaoye’s grip.
After a sharp inspection lasting a few seconds, Yun Shaoye finally released him.
The other two ruffians were about to attack when they were stopped by their leader.
