The Peerless Beauty Stuck With Me

Chapter 1637 - 1636: Protection Fee

"Hey hey hey, who are you people, and who allowed you to build things here?"In the distance, a group of shirtless men appeared on the construction site. They hit people and smashed things indiscriminately until Tang Rao heard the commotion and came to stop the group of thugs.

"What are you up to?"

Instead of acting immediately, Tang Rao first asked about their background, wondering why he was able to hold his temper so well today.

"What are we up to? Brothers, this guy doesn't even know who we are but dares to build here. So tell me, should we collect some tribute money or just smash this place up?"

Such arrogance in their tone; Tang Rao hadn't heard someone speak so boldly for a long time.

"Then tell me your identity; see if you can scare me to tears."

In all of Tingzhou, even the whole of North Island, those eccentric people, who hasn't tangled with Tang Rao? In the end, they all lost to him. These people come, mocking Tang Rao for not knowing them; he is curious to see how influential they really are to need him to be aware of them in advance.

"We are from the Business Alliance, you know? A local bumpkin like you probably hasn't even heard of it."

Business Alliance?

If these punks hadn't mentioned the Business Alliance, Tang Rao might have forgotten about this organization.

"Yeah, I've never heard of it. Maybe this so-called Business Alliance is just a scam that no one's heard of; you guys can't even back up your own words."

If Tang Rao remembers correctly, the Alliance Leader is still Family Head Liu. Since the last Alliance Leader was taken down by Tang Rao, Family Head Liu was pushed up reluctantly, wanting to give the position to Tang Rao. Tang Rao declined, refusing the role, but couldn't resist Family Head Liu's persistent persuasion, temporarily agreeing to join the organization if he ever had the chance.

But for Tang Rao, he doesn't have any time, and with his elusive whereabouts, Family Head Liu tried multiple times to find Tang Rao and invite him to join the Alliance, always ending up with empty results, which is why Tang Rao hasn't become an official member of the Business Alliance yet.

"Bumpkin, truly a bumpkin. What a pity, even if we explain what the Business Alliance is, you wouldn't understand. Let me simply tell you our purpose here: we heard you took on this whole street, and since you want to do business on North Island, you need to follow our business rules. In the future, for every deal made on this street, you have to pay tribute to our Business Alliance, understood?"

Ah, so they're here to collect protection money.

Tang Rao's eyes slightly opened; he didn't know the Business Alliance was involved in this kind of work.

"Got it, got it, so you're here for money, should have said so earlier."

Tang Rao laughed sycophantically, wanting everyone to think he was the kind of person who obeys orders and acts particularly grounded.

"Looks like you're pretty savvy; since you understand, before opening, give us a portion first, and after your shops open, we'll come by monthly. Makes it convenient for both, and as long as you cooperate well, things will go smoothly."

A burly man swung a knife near Tang Rao, pleased at the prospect of collecting protection money, even willing to ignore any bloodshed.

"How much do you want?"

No one knows what thoughts lie beneath Tang Rao's unassuming eyes.

"This street looks bustling; there'll surely be lots of people, good business. So, we won't make it hard for you: give us ten thousand Purple Crystals first, then after opening, anywhere from ten thousand to a million monthly based on your revenues."

Ten thousand first, then ten thousand to a million monthly?

Daydreaming in broad daylight?

"Ten thousand? Ten thousand to a million? Didn't think people in your Business Alliance could make money so fast. If I'd known joining the Alliance meant profiting faster than robbery, I shouldn't have hesitated; by now, maybe I'd be rich."

Tang Rao's words were filled with disdain. He knew the people in the Alliance, like Family Head Liu and Wu Gexin, weren't bad guys, each excelling in their business fields. Spending time on protection fees was worse than securing some business deals, which offers legitimate and swift profits without enormous risks.

"What do you mean? Do you think someone like you could join our Business Alliance?"

Every movement of Tang Rao is under their scrutiny. Seeing him harbor strange thoughts, they're eager to mock him twice, unable to find a better way to express their feelings.

"Why not? Your Family Head Liu invited me to join, and I refused. In hindsight, it was a good choice; if there were more people like you in the Alliance, its future would be uncertain."

No sooner had Tang Rao finished speaking when a shiny large knife swung toward him. Fortunately, he'd felt the intense murderous intent before it hit, allowing him to dodge the disaster.

"Trying to kill me?"

This idiot!

Tang Rao snatched the knife and, without hesitation, aimed it at the man.

He's considered merciful; whatever hand the brute held the knife with, that's the hand he slashed, leaving blood stains on the knife while the severed arm fell to the ground, making the area blood-drenched.

"What if I kill you? Daring to insult our Business Alliance and smear Family Head Liu's reputation, even if I kill you here, no one would dare question me."

Bang!

The previously loud voice suddenly halted at the sound of 'bang.'

Those who didn't see Tang Rao's actions thought something had fallen, but those who saw knew when the man finished speaking, Tang Rao immediately decapitated him and kicked the head a long way like a ball.

"No one on Kao Shan Street from the Kao Shan Sect can covet the Kao Shan Shop—even if they try, they can't. It's just a small lesson; if anyone dares to come again, feel free to try. Demanding money from Tang Rao without knowing who I am!"

Such bold and righteous words can only be spoken by Tang Rao, and spoken so grandiosely.

After just a few words, and the head's gone, without even realizing when Tang Rao acted. Angering him now is akin to pulling hair from a tiger's mouth, isn't it?