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“Director Li, you need to clarify this. It wasn't me who hit that person; it was the one who bumped into my elbow. Who is he?”
Li Zhenian replied, “That's Rong Liya's older brother! He's such a big star; why would he care about someone selling Roujiamo?”
Upon hearing the other person's identity, Jindeli realized that Chen Xiaozhao might really be in trouble and quickly spoke up for him: “The other party is being unreasonable. They were the ones trying to hit Brother Zao, and Brother Zao was just defending himself. It was an accident that he got hurt; this can't be blamed on Brother Zao!”
“How can it not be blamed on him? Everything started because of him!”
Li Zhenian pointed angrily at Chen Xiaozhao and scolded, “You heard that they were filming at Old Gou Hot Spring, yet you had to barge into their set! What were you thinking? Do you have nothing better to do than to cause trouble? Do you realize the negative impact you've brought to our town? This is the first time Gubei Film City has hosted such a large production, and now something so embarrassing has happened. How are we supposed to invite big productions to film here in the future? Are you deliberately trying to make things difficult for our town? To get the Zhao Feiyan crew to come film here, do you know how many connections the town and county leaders had to work on? They spent several cases of wine just on that! And now you've created such a huge mess for the town; you've completely embarrassed Gubei Town! Gulan County is going to get famous because of this!”
“This can't be blamed on Brother Zao. Who would be foolish enough to just stand there and let someone kick them…” Jindeli quietly defended Chen Xiaozhao despite Li Zhenian's furious anger.
Chen Xiaozhao waved his hand at Jindeli, signaling him not to explain further.
Standing tall, he said to Li Zhenian, “Director Li, don’t say anymore. I caused this mess; I accept it! Just tell me what the Zhao Feiyan crew wants. If they want me to pay, just name a number. I’ll sell everything I have to compensate them; if they want my life, I’ll stand here and let them hit me. If they can kill me, then that's their skill! As long as we can save face for Gubei Town, I’ll take responsibility for anything!”
Li Zhenian initially thought Chen Xiaozhao would argue back but was surprised by his good attitude today. He had intended to yell more but ended up holding it back.
He sighed deeply while pointing at Chen Xiaozhao: “You really…”
Jindeli worriedly asked Li Zhenian, “Do you think the crew will really call the police on Brother Zao?”
“It’s hard to say right now; let’s see how serious the young man's injuries are. The county hospital said he needs to stay for at least a week. You all should pray that nothing serious happens. If his condition worsens, Chen Xiaozhao, you're done for!”
Chen Xiaozhao thought to himself that if the other party was willing to take his special medicine, they wouldn’t need a week in the hospital; he could have that guy bouncing back in half a day.
Jindeli pleaded with Li Zhenian: “Director Li, you know people from the crew well; please say some good words for Brother Zao. He didn’t mean to hurt anyone; it was an accident.”
Li Zhenian said, "I've been speaking good words for him all afternoon! My tongue is about to wear out!"
Chen Xiaozhao hurriedly served tea and water, saying, "You are the most righteous one. Please drink some tea. Once this matter passes, let's go to Xiangnan Tavern, and I'll treat you to a nice meal."
"First, you need to get through this ordeal! From what the production team is saying, they definitely won't let you off easily. Tomorrow, I'll go help you negotiate and find an opportunity to apologize in person. In the meantime, you two should buy some good nutritional supplements to take with you when you go back to the hospital." Knowing the temperament of the two boys, Li Zhenian emphasized again, "Make sure not to buy anything close to expiration!"
Jindeli chuckled to himself, thinking that even if it were close to expiration, he could make it seem fresh. Modifying labels was his specialty.
Fat Jin tactfully suggested to Li Zhenian, "Don't wait until later; this matter is so serious that tomorrow you should take Brother Zao to the hospital to show our sincerity. I'll go buy things tonight."
"Don't go now; going now would only add to their troubles. Let me talk things over first. Wait until their anger has subsided before you go and apologize."
"I'll do whatever you say."
"If you're going to follow my lead, then for the next few days, you guys should put in some extra effort and make a few hundred top-quality Roujiamo to send as free meals to the production team. If they see your sincerity, they might just overlook things."
"You say it, we'll do it."
Chen Xiaozhao readily agreed and instructed Jindeli, "Fatty, tomorrow go to the county's Meat Processing Plant and get some high-quality pork belly with more than five layers. We need to marinate the best cured meat for the crew to taste our skills. Also, we need to switch flour; get Snowflake brand high-gluten flour for its elasticity. And tomorrow, bring Chun Ni and Apricot Blossom along to help; their marinating skills are exceptional and better than ours."
Fat Jin patted his chest confidently, "Don't worry; I've got it all covered."
However, Li Zhenian was worried and warned Chen Xiaozhao, "Don't just say nice things in front of me while secretly plotting revenge by spitting in the Roujiamo behind my back."
"Hey now, Director Li, look at how you're stabbing me with that knife! Am I really that shameless?"
"If you weren't, I wouldn't have needed to remind you."
"Mm." Jindeli chuckled and nodded beside him.
"Anyway, don't cause any more trouble this time. If you do, I won't be able to protect you even if it costs me my life."
Li Zhenian scolded Chen Xiaozhao again, then left after having a simple meal at the Meat Sandwich Shop.
As soon as Li Zhenian left, Jindeli immediately said to Chen Xiaozhao, "Brother Zao, tomorrow I'll get some lymph meat, process it a bit, and let those bastards in the crew eat it and all get diarrhea. Let's see if they dare to bully you again!"
"Haha, you fatso, don't go looking for trouble. Let's not hold grudges; we're adults now."
Chen Xiaozhao replied seriously, "Tomorrow you need to go to the Meat Processing Plant and pick out the good meat. Now that we have money, we need to raise the standards for Xiaozao Meat Sandwich. In the past, we sold buns; in the future, we want to sell reputation."
Jindeli was surprised. "Brother Zao, are you really going to make Xiaozao Meat Sandwich big?"
"Of course! Do you think I'm like you? Just because we have money now doesn't mean we should stagnate and only think about enjoying ourselves. I have dreams! I want to turn Xiaozao Meat Sandwich into a global chain! In the future, foreigners won't eat McDonald's or drink Starbucks; I want them to eat our Xiaozao Meat Sandwich with millet porridge!"
Glancing at the dumbfounded Jindeli, Chen Xiaozhao continued with enthusiasm, "In the future, our Xiaozao Meat Sandwich logo will just feature your silly face. They have Uncle McDonald's and Grandpa KFC; you'll be Brother Jindeli."
Jindeli laughed heartily while a seed of ambition was planted in his heart by Chen Xiaozhao.
Who knows? Maybe Brother Zao can really make it happen!
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