Only after being reborn did I realize how fascinating the world of the rich is.

Li Xiaofeng had a smiling face, but his words were anything but gentle.

"Fourth brother, you can't say that. You're treating us to dinner today, and this is your place. What, you don't consider us brothers anymore? It's okay. I already said that if you don't care, I'll pay for it."

"A mere five thousand yuan isn't worth me personally getting involved with a few thugs. For me, problems that can be solved with money aren't problems at all!"

Cheng Zhiyuan smiled and asked, "What, struck it rich lately? Well, you're practically throwing money away these days. I heard you only take 30% of the profits from the advertising company you started with Wenxuan and the others!"

Li Xiaofeng smiled and said, "That's different. The most crucial thing for an advertising company is human resources. In the early stages of a startup, the company is small and has few businesses, so you definitely have to be generous. Otherwise, how can you attract talent?"

"What, are you waiting until the company is up and running before taking it all over?"

Li Xiaofeng shook his head: "No need. We will increase their number of shares every year based on their performance!"

"What, are you trying to do good deeds like Lei Feng? You're already only making 30%, if it's any less, will you even make any money?!"

"Can't you even figure this out? As the company's business continues to expand, I can keep investing in the company. If I invest another million, their shareholding ratio will only be half of what it was before, right?"

If I invest four million, their equity stake will become a quarter of what it was originally. Don't you think so? Once the company starts to grow, it certainly can't compare to the early stages of a startup.

With more talented people, company expenses are higher, so it's normal to pay less, don't you think? But it's not that I won't pay; as long as the work is good, I'll always pay!

Cheng Zhiyuan laughed, clearly annoyed, and said, "You're really cunning!"

"It's not that I'm cunning, it's just that all companies do this. The amount I've given is already quite generous. Just like you said, I invest in companies to make money, not to do good deeds like Lei Feng!"

Cheng Zhiyuan took out his phone, checked the time, and said with a smile, "It's almost time. Shall I take you somewhere? Are you interested?"

Lu Zhendong asked excitedly, "Where are you taking us?"

Li Xiaofeng smiled, patted Lü Zhendong on the shoulder and said, "Old Fourth isn't taking us anywhere, but rather taking us to meet someone, right?"

Sure enough, Cheng Zhiyuan led the two of them to a small alley.

The young thugs, including the blond-haired guy, were beaten black and blue and lay on the ground. The three girls with dyed hair covered their heads and huddled in a corner, not daring to move.

One of the burly men nodded to Cheng Zhiyuan and said in a somewhat humble tone, "Young Master, we found out. These little punks are Cao Jinpeng's men. He's taken in a lot of underlings recently!"

Li Xiaofeng asked in surprise, "Fourth brother, what do you mean? Isn't the Cao family involved in real estate? They finally managed to clean up their act, why are they starting this again?"

Cheng Zhiyuan sneered: "That guy surnamed Cao is an idiot. Maybe he thinks it's cool to be a boss. He's watched too many gangster movies. Doesn't he know what era we live in? He's just asking for death!"

Lu Zhendong sighed and said, "Boss Cao wasn't like this before, how did things turn out like this now!"

Cheng Zhiyuan sneered again: "These days, it's not uncommon for a tiger father to have a dog son. Wealth doesn't last three generations. Those who can preserve their family business are already quite remarkable!"

"Young Master Cheng, what should we do with these guys? These girls are pretty good, let us brothers have some fun, okay?" Another burly man grinned slyly.

Cheng Zhiyuan pondered for a moment, then remained silent, seemingly hesitant.

Li Xiaofeng laughed and said, "Fourth brother, I don't care about your family's affairs, but since you brought us here today, there can't be any illegal or criminal activities under our noses."

You can beat up a few thugs, at most it's just a brawl and you'll get a detention. But if you take care of these girls, then we'll be your accomplices.

I don't care what you and your second brother think, but I'm an innocent and law-abiding citizen. If you dare to order someone to take care of these girls, I'll call the police. Do you believe me?

As for whether any problems can be found out, I don't care at all. What I care about is that your family's messy affairs shouldn't drag me into this!

Lu Zhendong, who was standing nearby, quickly advised, "Fourth brother, it's fine to beat up these thugs to vent your anger, but don't make a big fuss. You're a college student now!"

"Hey kid, who do you think you are? Mind your own business. If you dare to bastard again, believe me, I'll beat you up too!"

Li Xiaofeng smiled and said without any fear, "Your Young Master Cheng knows all about me, but if you want to beat me up, it won't be that easy. I have two legs, so try me if you don't believe me!"

"Kid, what gang are you from? Look at you, you're such a coward. If you're such a coward, then stop pretending to be a hero!"

Li Xiaofeng was not to be outdone, and said with a hint of disdain in his tone: "Don't worry, I'm definitely not on the same path as you. I'm on the righteous path, and I'm all about being upright and honorable!"

"Kid, you're something else. Come on, I'm going to teach you a lesson today!" The burly man, carrying a wooden stick, walked towards Li Xiaofeng.

Cheng Zhiyuan coldly shouted, "Brother Biao, what do you want to do? Are you planning to attack my classmate, or are you planning to attack me?"

"Young Master Cheng, you saw it yourself. This kid is ungrateful and doesn't give you any face at all!"

"I'm just asking you, who are you planning to take down? These thugs are trying to embarrass me, and now you're planning to embarrass me too, aren't you?"

The burly man quickly smiled obsequiously: "Young Master Cheng, look at what you're saying, how could I not give you face? Alright, alright, I'll give Young Master Cheng face today and won't hold it against you."

"Remember, if you see your brother Biao again, stay far away from him. Otherwise, if you get punched by him, don't go crying to Young Master Cheng, you hear me!"

Li Xiaofeng laughed and said, "I heard that, Fourth Brother. From now on, don't let your brothers come to support your family's businesses. It's too dangerous. You'll either get swindled out of money, get beaten up, or even end up in jail stepping on a sewing machine. This is too much trouble!"

Cheng Zhiyuan sneered at Brother Biao and said, "Brother Biao, do you think my brother here is a pushover? Do you know why Ah Long stopped working in Shanghai?"

He single-handedly beat Ah Long and his three henchmen into the hospital. He definitely couldn't beat you in a one-on-one fight, but his ruthlessness was something you couldn't match!