Life at the Top

It was Hello Hotpot’s first branch opening today, so there were many customers around.

The commotion had long attracted the attention of many people—most of whom were fanning the flames and watching the scene unfold. Some were even jeering rowdily.

Jasper’s expression turned to ice after hearing Magnus’ words.

At this moment, Darrel and Jonas had anxiously rushed over as well. Coincidentally, they overheard what Magnus had said.

Darrel was, after all, a young man. He admired his cousin Jasper tremendously and treated him as his idol. When he heard those words, he felt his blood boil and rushed up to punch Magnus to the ground.

When Darrel, the boss of the restaurant, hurled a few punches himself, the whole place slid into chaos.

Jonas’ expression fell as he grabbed the startled and astonished manager, ordering, “Quick, arrange for all staff members to pacify the customers and try your best not to let news of this get out. Otherwise, our restaurant will close down in just a day.”

Having said that, Jonas rushed toward the chaotic scene.

At this time, Darrel and Magnus had become entangled with each other. Magnus had brought a friend with him, and just as Darrel was about to lose the fight, Julian arrived.

Julian’s moves were straightforward and clean-cut.

When Jonas squeezed his way in, Julian already had the entire situation under control.

“Are you okay?” Jasper asked Darrel.

Darrel huffed and puffed, saying, “I’m okay. Men like him are simply despicable. They deserve to be beaten up!”

“You’re not wrong, but this is your restaurant and your first day of business. Aren’t you worried about bad publicity?” Jasper asked.

“What bad publicity? If Hello Hotpot is good enough, then even if this affects our customer base now, we can still make up for the loss sooner or later. If Hello Hotpot is terrible, then things will remain the same regardless of what happens today.”

Jasper thought highly of Darrel after hearing what he said.

and inexperienced, he

Jasper praised him and walked up

moment, Julian had clasped onto Magnus and his friend as

your dog to let go of

over, Magnus clamored frantically

you know who I am? My father is the chairman of the self-regulatory council of the food and beverage

yours anytime! Listen up, this isn’t over! If this stupid hotpot

council of the food and beverage industry? It

the country advocated market dominance and the

administrative approvals and tax audits, service industries like the food and beverage industry were mostly managed by self-regulatory councils

a considerable amount of authority. They could conduct checks on stores under their jurisdiction at any time. If they discovered any problems, they could give orders for

enough, then self-regulatory councils would report this to the government, leaving it to

the title of chairman of a self-regulatory

all, the officials sitting in the county seat could not order people around like the council. What was more, this was a superior who happened to be in

Jasper’s opinion… this

had no idea who the chairman of the self-regulatory council of the food and beverage industry

scared now?” Magnus could not detect the hidden meaning behind Jasper’s words. He sneered, thinking that like everyone else who had offended him in the past, Jasper

you really arrogant? You finally realized that you’ve offended the wrong guy, haven’t

then. There’s no use regretting it now. I

to open up a hotpot business here, huh? It’s such a pity

now? That you’ll definitely get

“Apology?”

Magnus laughed hysterically.

that you’ve messed with the wrong person, huh? I love to see this look on your face.

if that’s

left Magnus

went according to the normal script, Jasper should be thinking of ways to plead him for mercy right now, offering him benefits

by ‘if that’s what