Qin Feng looked at Zhao Kai and couldn’t help shaking his head.
Someone like him, a wealthy second generation, doesn’t really need to bother with schooling.
His indifference was expected by Qin Feng.
Su Xiaowan had just exchanged her stakes at the dealer and ran over excitedly, her face flushed, saying, “Brother Qin, thank you so much!
I’ve never seen so much money in my life!”
Her bet of 8,300 yuan had suddenly multiplied tenfold, reaching 83,000 yuan, completely filling her small purse.
Qin Feng chuckled and said, “No need to thank me, this is your own earnings.
If you didn’t trust me, you wouldn’t have achieved such a win.
If you want to thank someone, thank your own courage!”
Su Xiaowan smiled sweetly, feeling a trust towards Qin Feng that had grown beyond the ordinary.
Even if Qin Feng asked her to jump into the river, she’d do it without hesitation, because she believed that Qin Feng wouldn’t harm her.
From the side, Lin Xia teased, “Oh, if I’d known earlier, I would have placed a bet too.
Sister Su, you’ve made so much money, you’ve got to treat us!”
Lin Nan glared at her and said, “What nonsense are you talking about?
Your Sister Su needs this money for school, not for treating you big-heads!”
Fatty Wang laughed dryly from the side, “Let’s stop this now.
It’s my good fortune to have met all you beautiful ladies!
There’s still some time before dusk, why don’t I treat everyone to a feast instead?”
“Alright, it’s settled then!”
Lin Xia and Lin Nan immediately agreed.
Su Xiaowan shook her head and said, “No, Lin Xia’s right.
This kind of money comes quickly and goes quickly, so I should treat everyone as a way to keep the wealth.
What would you all like to eat?
It’s on me!”
Everyone smiled knowingly, aware of Su Xiaowan’s sense of pride, and knowing that refusing her offer would hurt her self-respect.
Qin Feng suggested, “Since Miss Su has already mentioned it, we shouldn’t refuse her offer.
So how about we go for the spicy hot pot at Miss Su’s place?
Lin Xia and I tried it last night, and it was quite tasty!”
The Lin Xia sisters raised their hands in agreement.
He didn’t care much about what he ate; he was more concerned about Qin Feng staying around to help him ward off ghosts.
Su Xiaowan, aware that everyone was being considerate of her, stopped hesitating.
The group left the school gates laughing and chatting, waiting for Su Xiaowan to deposit her money in the bank before heading to her spicy hot pot stall.
After Qin Feng dealt with Li Qiang last night, those delinquent folks were nursing broken limbs or arms and wouldn’t be causing trouble for at least a month.
The vendors were visibly relaxed, having set up their stalls early.
When Su Xiaowan led Qin Feng and the others over, all the vendors stood up to express their gratitude.
The fruit seller insisted on giving them a watermelon, and the pancake seller handed over a large bag as well.
In no time, their arms were filled with things after walking just over a hundred meters.
These were the heartfelt tokens of appreciation from the vendors, who insisted on giving them gifts despite Qin Feng and his friends trying to refuse.
Lin Xia excitedly carried a bag of apples, munching on one as she walked, saying, “No wonder Comrade Lei Feng liked to do good deeds; this feeling of being a hero is really nice.”
Lin Nan gave her a side-eye, saying, “This is just a temporary fix.
Just wait, there will definitely be new troublemakers emerging.”
Lin Xia shrugged, “Doesn’t matter, as long as Brother Qin is here, we’ll just deal with them as they come.
Let’s see who dares to mess around here!”
Lin Nan stared sternly, “You really think your Brother Qin is some kind of superhero?
He’ll leave eventually, and then who’ll be able to help them out?”
The two argued all the way to Aunt Wang’s spicy hot pot stall, where they sat down.
Su Xiaowan excitedly talked about the money she earned, leaving Aunt Wang stunned for a moment before exclaiming, “That’s amazing!
I finally don’t have to worry about my daughter’s tuition!”
She understood that this was all thanks to Qin Feng and his friends and quickly had her daughter attend to them while she busied herself.
Su Xiaowan brought out several cans of drinks, cheerfully saying, “Everyone feel free to eat and drink a lot today, I’m covering all the expenses!”
Everyone chuckled, except for Qin Feng, who had been frowning the entire way, and suddenly spoke, “I have an idea for a permanent fix against the troublemakers!”
“What’s the idea?”
All eyes widened in curiosity.
Qin Feng smiled and said, “Have you thought about why the vendors get bullied?
It’s because each one looks out for their own interests, without uniting.
There are over thirty vendor stalls here, and more than sixty people altogether.
If the vendors formed a Vendor Self-Governance Committee, bringing everyone together, even if the hooligans get cocky, they couldn’t stand against such united force!”
Everyone paused in thought.
Committee members can be elected by everyone.
Anyone who wants to set up a stall on this street will need approval from the committee.
The committee will organize where to set up stalls, cleanliness, and organize everyone to stand against the hooligans!”
Lin Nan nodded, frowning slightly, “It’s possible, but this committee will also need the support from the police, only then will they have the courage to confront these criminal elements.”
Qin Feng laughed, “Precisely, police support is crucial.
You could help by talking with the local police precinct, this would relieve the safety pressure on them.
They’ll definitely agree!”
Lin Nan smiled, “Alright, I’ll take care of it.
Let’s gather the vendors now and share this idea with them!”
Su Xiaowan hurriedly stood up, “I’ll go, I know all the vendors here!”
Glowing with excitement, she ran off quickly, announcing to all the vendors that Qin Feng wanted to discuss something with them.
Since last night, she had been worried the hooligans might retaliate.
If Qin Feng’s suggestion could take effect, as long as everyone united, they wouldn’t have to fear the troublemakers again.
Among the five, Fatty Wang was the most carefree, popping grapes into his mouth one after another.
He had plenty of his own troubles, naturally lacking the focus to care about the local vendors.
Soon enough, Su Xiaowan had called over all the street vendors: men, women, old and young, with over thirty people gathered, including representatives from the shops along the street.
They sincerely appreciated Qin Feng, and since Su Xiaowan mentioned Qin Feng’s name, not a single person declined.
The main fear was that if trouble started again, they might still need Qin Feng’s help someday.
Once everyone arrived, Qin Feng explained the idea of forming a self-governed committee.
The vendors discussed this amongst themselves, as it impacted their direct interests, and everyone considered it seriously.
“I agree, Brother makes a good point.
We’ve been bullied over and over because we’re too divided.
We should unite and fight for our rights!”
“I agree too!”
“…”
Very quickly, the vendors reached a consensus, holding an election for the first committee president: Li Dazhu, who stood up for Aunt Wang the day before.
Li Dazhu and his wife had been selling Chinese-style stuffed pancakes on this street, and with his righteous nature, he’d taken many beatings over the years.
Everyone eagerly recommended him, although his wife worriedly didn’t want him to accept.