Finally, the Yang family arrived. Like the Xie family members, they felt a bit apprehensive looking at Xie Sui’s factory. Xie Sui wasn’t an ordinary commoner they could bully as they pleased.
At this point, they calmed down, realizing they had been rash.
However, they were already at the doorstep; they couldn’t just turn back. Gritting their teeth, they entered: “Where’s Xie Sui? Get out here!”
Xie Sui appeared at the entrance with a smile, as if expecting relatives: “I’ve been waiting for you all. Come in, quickly.”
The Yang family members hesitated, not daring to enter. Despite Xie Sui being alone, his demeanor was amiable and hospitable.
“Xie Sui, we’re here to settle scores with you. Stop joking around. You dared to call the police, to have the public security officers arrest us. Are you even a man?
If you have the guts, prepare for a fight. What kind of skill is it to scheme behind someone’s back!”
The second brother of the Yang family was furious, becoming angrier as he spoke. Village disputes, unless someone died or was seriously injured and the situation became unmanageable, would not involve the police. Ordinary disputes were resolved by the parties themselves.
Xie Sui spread his hands: “I don’t agree with you saying that. Fighting is wrong. Lose and you go to the hospital, win and you go to jail and pay compensation. What do you think I gain from it?
We are law-abiding citizens. The laws enacted by the country are not mere decorations. Why can’t I call the police?
You can go too. The police station’s doors are wide open for you, and no one is stopping you!”
The second brother of the Yang family was speechless and resorted to nonsensical arguments: “Regardless, if you dare to call the police, this matter won’t end!”
“How won’t it end? Are you planning to beat me up again!”
Xie Sui’s expression turned cold: “Don’t push your luck. Look at where you are. Try touching a single hair on my head!”
The second brother of the Yang family hardened his heart: “I’ll beat you, I will beat you! I must vent this anger!”
But before he could charge, dozens of people emerged from behind Xie Sui, all with hostile looks. Daring to beat their boss in his own factory, these people were quite bold.
It wasn’t over yet. A few police officers walked in, holding handcuffs and batons. “Stop! Yang Ermin, you dare to incite a crowd, assault citizens, and damage state property. You’ll have to come with us.”
Yang Ermin glared at Xie Sui: “You called the police again?”
Xie Sui shrugged: “No, this time I’m seeking police protection. See you later, brother. Go and reform yourself. Prepare yourself mentally. Ten years is the minimum. I hope when you get out, your wife and children haven’t run off with someone else!”
Xie Sui didn’t miss the chance to provoke him. Upon hearing he might go to jail for ten years, Yang Ermin instantly lost his reason and tried to attack him again, but was restrained by the police. “You dare resist arrest? Your sentence will be even heavier. Behave, or do you want a beating!”
“Xie, I’ll kill you!”
Xie Sui patted his chest, feigning fear: “Comrades in the public security, look how arrogant he is. I’m so scared. Sentence him to life imprisonment. Let him stay inside forever!”
“Ah… Xie, if I don’t die, I’ll never forgive you!”
Xie Sui was speechless. Why did he hate him so much? He was being unreasonable!
The police took them away. Zhang Wenfeng apologized: “I’m sorry, Brother Xie. I’ve implicated you.”
“It’s nothing. Rabid fury, am I afraid of him? Come on, let’s go back for dinner and drinks. You should thank all the uncles and brothers in the village for helping you.”
“I know. I’ll toast everyone. In the future, if anyone in the village has trouble, I, Zhang Wenfeng, will be there.”
This time, Lin Wanyuan kept watch on Xie Sui’s drinking. Getting drunk was too bothersome, and the child disliked it. Xie Sui was obedient and apologized to everyone: “I’ll use tea instead of wine. My wife is strict; I can’t help it.”
Xie Chengping teased: “You’re afraid of your wife!”
“It’s not fear, it’s love, it’s respect. I’m telling you, men who are afraid of their wives can get rich. If the wife is happy at home, the home is sunny. If the wife is angry, the home is overcast. Believe me, families where the wife is feared are doing well.”
Xie Sui didn’t feel ashamed. In the current climate, many men still hit their wives, yet he felt it was a sign of strength. Xie Sui looked down on such people.
Changing this trend must start with himself. In the future, domestic violence would not be tolerated in their Xie family.
Everyone pondered this. Xie Sui urged them to drink, letting them reflect on it slowly back home.
The matter with the Yang family was not over; they would surely continue to pester the Zhang family. However, with the help of the Xie family members, they wouldn’t gain any advantage.
Now, the initiative was in their hands. Apart from Yang Yumei and her sister-in-law, the Yang family’s children were not arrested. Li Yuqin and her husband, along with their sons, were all apprehended. Whether they would go to jail depended on their attitude of repentance and whether the Zhang family would forgive them.
The Yang family finally realized the seriousness of the situation. They stopped being arrogant and began to soften their stance, apologizing and only asking for their family members to be returned.
The police station also mediated. Since no one was seriously injured, the matter had room for de-escalation. The Yang family paid compensation, and the Zhang family withdrew their lawsuit, bringing the matter to a close.
The Zhang family asked for Xie Sui’s opinion. Xie Sui told them to make the decision. The Zhang family members were still kind-hearted. In the end, they recovered what was rightfully theirs and did not push the Yang family to the brink, forgiving them.
The entire affair concluded about a month later. Xie Sui’s new product was also developed: small cone ice cream, selling for just five cents each. It quickly replaced cup ice cream, gaining popularity among children and women.
The price of cup ice cream was also reduced. For the same five cents, Yan Xiaoliang was happy for only a few days before being angered to the point of fainting by this news. If he sold his at five cents, and Xie Sui’s cost half that, he would have to lower his price too. How could he make money?
“Well played, Xie Sui! You dared to trick me!”
Yan Xiaoliang woke up, his face contorted with rage, and went to confront Xie Sui.
Xie Sui was not content with just the small cone; he was also researching small pudding and popsicle. The current product line was too limited.
Yan Xiaoliang burst in, his eyes like those of an enraged bull, as if he wanted to devour Xie Sui. Xie Sui chuckled: “Young Master Yan, what wind blows you here today? Aren’t you busy making money? How do you have the leisure to visit me?”
“Xie Sui, stop playing dumb! You dared to trick me. Do you really think I have no way to deal with you?”
Xie Sui’s face fell, and he sneered: “Yan Xiaoliang, take the respect I’m giving you. You’re acting tough with me? Do you think I have a good temper!”
“Come on, I’m right here. Try touching me!”
“You’re allowed to scheme against people, but I’m not allowed to fight back? You say I tricked you because you lost, but weren’t you also trying to kill me when you asked for my formula?”
“If your skills are inferior, don’t come out and embarrass yourself. To be honest, I’m leaving you a way to live. If you don’t know what’s good for you, tomorrow I’ll sell cup ice cream for three cents, and the day after, I’ll sell it for two cents. Let’s see how you die!”
Yan Xiaoliang gasped, realizing Xie Sui dared to sell it for two cents. He was truly going to die. “Xie Sui, you’re crazy! If I don’t make money, you will? What exactly do you want?”