"So what if I'm extorting you? If you have the guts to say you'll buy it, you have to give the money. You even made my child cry. If you don't buy these flowers today, I won't let you leave," the Middle-aged Woman said persistently.
Looking at the Middle-aged Woman's shrewish behavior, Jiang Cheng shook his head helplessly. "I gave you face, didn't I? Barking like that in front of me? Seriously, what era is this that such things still happen? You're truly a disgrace to our great Chengdu."
"How can you talk like that, young man? Believe it or not, in a moment I'll..."
Before the Middle-aged Woman could finish, she saw that Chen Xueer had already taken out her phone and aimed it at her.
Then, she said warningly, "I advise you not to do anything reckless."
Seeing the phone pointed at her, the Middle-aged Woman pointed her finger in a fit of rage and said, "What are you doing? Put that phone down!"
Chen Xueer wasn't intimidated by the woman's aura at all. Her eyes were cold, like a pool of deep water, staring intently at the Middle-aged Woman.
Her voice was low and powerful, as if squeezed through her teeth, carrying an unquestionable tone. "Why should I put it down? Do as you please. If I'm in the right, why should I be afraid to film you? But take note, if you dare to do anything that harms us, I will contact my lawyer immediately."
As a strong professional woman, she helped Jiang Cheng manage his company.
The aura of a manager had already subtly imprinted itself upon her.
Jiang Cheng thought even more highly of Chen Xueer's actions.
Usually, Chen Xueer was a charming female CEO in front of him.
Her most common behavior was complaining to him coquettishly; this was the first time he had seen Chen Xueer in a conflict with someone else.
However, what Jiang Cheng didn't know was that Chen Xueer's starting point was always for him.
Under the influence of the system, she had 120 points of loyalty toward Jiang Cheng.
In any situation, Chen Xueer would be the first to stand in front of Jiang Cheng.
The Middle-aged Woman was intimidated by Chen Xueer's aura and was momentarily speechless.
Seeing the aura Chen Xueer displayed, Jiang Cheng suddenly felt a stirring in his heart.
The reason he hadn't spoken much was that he thoroughly enjoyed the feeling of Chen Xueer standing up for him.
After a few seconds, the Middle-aged Woman said toughly, "I've been on this street for so many years and have never been threatened like this. If you want to sue, then sue! Let's see what you can do to me!"
Their commotion increasingly attracted the attention of passersby.
Even some customers from the neighboring barbecue stall ran over to watch the excitement.
After all, the Little Girl had also tried to sell some fake flowers to them earlier.
Seeing many people in the crowd holding fake flowers,
Chen Xueer smiled meaningfully and continued, "I see your family's situation isn't bad. A Chanel bag? That's worth tens of thousands, right? LV shoes? Those aren't cheap either. With your conditions, instead of raising your child well, you're letting her become a street rogue just like you?"
When Chen Xueer said this, everyone's attention returned to the issue of their income from selling flowers.
This issue of unethical income once again incited public indignation, especially among those who had just bought flowers.
"Damn, I thought their family was in such a difficult situation."
"They sure can act. The daughter is dressed simply, but the mother is decked out in luxury brands. Look at that big gold ring on her hand and the Cartier bracelet."
"Could she be a human trafficker? I've seen that Little Girl many times; sometimes she's still here selling flowers after ten at night. A biological mother couldn't be so heartless, right? No studying, no sleeping?"
...Seeing the crowd's comments getting uglier, the Middle-aged Woman glared fiercely at Chen Xueer.
She knew Chen Xueer was intentionally swaying public opinion.
"How I choose to teach my child is none of your business. Mind your own. You're so old yet you go back on your word. You're dressed like a decent person but act like a monster, and you're so stingy."
Jiang Cheng lost his patience and pushed Chen Xueer's phone down. "When a dog bites you, don't think about biting back. Just beat it to death."
"What do you mean? You want to get physical?"
Jiang Cheng shook his head. "Why would I get physical? This is a civilized society. However, I'm afraid you won't have the chance to do this kind of business in the future. I'll have people watch you and ensure you can't sell a single flower."
The Middle-aged Woman's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this, and she asked uncertainly, "What do you mean by that?"
"Don't understand? You'll understand in a moment."
As Jiang Cheng said this, several Bodyguards and several people in law enforcement uniforms hurried toward them.
Knowing that Jiang Cheng didn't like a big scene, the lead Bodyguard only brought four people this time and nodded discreetly to Jiang Cheng. "Young Master Jiang, the people are here."
Although there were few Bodyguards, every one of them was a sturdy, large man.
This scene still made ordinary people's hearts tremble.
The Middle-aged Woman was one of them.
Actually, she and her daughter had used this scheme several times before.
Every time they couldn't make a sale, her daughter would start crying on the ground.
Then she would appear and give those customers a lecture on morality.
In such cases, these difficult customers would usually pay up helplessly.
But today's situation seemed difficult to handle.
Especially since Jiang Cheng had Bodyguards with him.
The Middle-aged Woman looked at the display and subconsciously frowned.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she immediately wanted to pull the Little Girl away.
"Crazies, let's go."
Seeing the Middle-aged Woman trying to leave, several Bodyguards immediately surrounded them.
"What are you doing? Bullying a woman and a child, is there no law anymore?"
Several people in law enforcement uniforms walked quickly toward the Middle-aged Woman.
They took out their IDs and said to her, "Market Supervision Bureau. We've received a report from a concerned citizen that you are inflating market prices. Please cooperate with our investigation."
The Middle-aged Woman's face turned pale. "Nonsense! Who reported us?"
Her voice carried a hint of panic and fear.
Her heart rate involuntarily quickened. She turned her head to look at Jiang Cheng and Chen Xueer, and a sense of unease surged in her heart.
One of the middle-aged leaders walked toward Jiang Cheng.
With a polite smile on his face, he extended his hand. "Hello, Young Master Jiang. My name is Yang Ning, and I'm from the Market Supervision Bureau. I'm very sorry for the trouble caused to you."
Jiang Cheng looked at Wang Sheng in confusion.
Wang Sheng shook his head at him, indicating he didn't know anything.
Jiang Cheng reached out to shake his hand and asked, "Hello, do you know me?"
Yang Ning gave a gentle smile. "To be honest, I don't know you personally; I've just happened to hear about you."
Jiang Cheng's heart stirred. He rarely made public appearances.
Especially in a place like Chengdu, the fact that someone from the Market Supervision Bureau recognized him made him feel a bit surprised.
"Where did you hear about me?"
Yang Ning seemed to sense Jiang Cheng's thoughts.
He immediately changed the subject and said to Jiang Cheng, "Well... Young Master Jiang, we will definitely handle this matter properly and give you a satisfactory explanation."
Jiang Cheng looked at Yang Ning and asked, "How is this kind of situation usually handled?"
Yang Ning nodded and said immediately, "Young Master Jiang, it's like this. Before coming, I already learned the general course of events. Price gouging is illegal. Generally, we will confiscate the illegal gains and impose a fine of up to five times the illegal gains."
"If it's not illegal but doesn't meet market requirements, a fine of between 100,000 and 1,000,000 yuan can be imposed. Additionally, if the circumstances are severe, a fine of between 1,000,000 and 5,000,000 yuan will be issued."
Jiang Cheng nodded. "Then I'll leave it to you."