Baldy didn't speak, his face stern, while his underlings behind him were visibly angry, clearly intending to beat Yellow Hair into a pulpy mess if they could.

After Yellow Hair said those words, he glared at Baldy with a steely expression. It was clear that with the Axe Gang backing him, he usually accomplished whatever he wanted quickly, no one daring to provoke him. Yet, here with Baldy, it was his first time being put in his place, and quite a severe one at that.

Today, since Baldy dared to confront him like this, surely more would dare to speak to him this way in the future. How would he maintain his status then, and how would he hold face among his underlings? Of course, these were secondary concerns. The real issue was the task assigned to him by the boss—if he failed it, would the boss give him other tasks in the future? Would he still be employed? If not, what use is he?

These were intolerable conditions for him, things that he absolutely couldn't let happen.

Meanwhile, Baldy sat there, his face, head, clothes, and pants bearing the marks of spilled liquor, yet his expression was unwavering severe.

From start to finish, Hao Jian and Zhang Danlin simply sat there. Zhang Danlin, scared by the looming confrontation, tried to pull Hao Jian away, but he reassured her several times, saying it would be fine, continuing to sit at the table adjacent to Baldy's. Even the boss was too frightened to come out, but Hao Jian and Zhang Danlin remained unperturbed, sitting still.

Hao Jian, sitting nearby, had a good view of everything.

He hadn't expected Baldy to be so composed, carrying an aura and ideas of his own. When Yellow Hair splashed him with liquor, Hao Jian thought Baldy would either angrily take on Yellow Hair or humbly apologize hastily. However, things didn't unfold that way.

At the time, though clearly furious, as evidenced by the bulging veins on his hands and face, Baldy managed to restrain himself, despite nearly losing control, somehow maintaining his logic and refraining from both submission and retaliation.

Instead, he negotiated with Yellow Hair, sticking to terms due to his brothers. The speech he gave, in theory, would instigate Yellow Hair's suppression. But when he spoke, Yellow Hair, though infuriated, couldn't ignore the content of Baldy's reasoning. Hence, Yellow Hair didn't immediately suppress Baldy but fell into silence.

Back then, Hao Jian saw Baldy stopping his underlings from smoking in front of children—preventing second-hand smoke—and from that point, found Baldy marginally intriguing. Witnessing these events unfold today increased his interest in Baldy. Initially expecting a spectacle, he wanted to see the outcome between Baldy and Yellow Hair. However, realizing he had an obligation to fulfill, he suddenly stood up.

At that moment, Yellow Hair glared angrily at Baldy, both sides ready for a physical altercation. Baldy stayed silent; Yellow Hair was about to command his underlings to attack.

Just as Yellow Hair was about to speak, Hao Jian suddenly got up from his seat, standing up and walking toward Yellow Hair and Baldy.

As he stood, he told Zhang Danlin to sit still and just watch.

With the tension high, Hao Jian rose to approach them, drawing everyone's gaze upon himself.

"Hold on, everyone!" Hao Jian said upon reaching them.

Instantly, Hao Jian caught everyone's attention; they gazed upon him in surprise and curiosity, puzzled and momentarily stunned.

Baldy and Yellow Hair too wondered what this person intended, surprised by his sudden emergence. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

Baldy had noticed Hao Jian earlier, seated beside him. As other customers left in fear due to the conflict, Hao Jian remained unmoved, piquing Baldy's curiosity.

Given the matter with Yellow Hair being critical, Baldy briefly noted Hao Jian but didn't focus on him. Now, Hao Jian approached and spoke, leaving Baldy momentarily dumbfounded, unable to deduce Hao Jian's intention.

Yellow Hair felt similarly, surprised by Hao Jian's sudden intervention, wondering where this brazen man came from, daring to stop him.

With everyone's eyes on Hao Jian, he calmly approached the group.

Gazing at Baldy with a meaningful look before turning to Yellow Hair, he said, "Brother, let's step back today, so we can meet again in good faith someday."

Hearing this, Yellow Hair raised an eyebrow, his face showing anger. Who dared point fingers at him?

He glowered at Hao Jian, saying, "Caonima, kid, you've got some guts to meddle here, you know who I am?"

Hao Jian chuckled, replying, "Who are you? How would I know? I'm no deity, surely I don't know everyone."

Yellow Hair seethed as his underling approached to slap Hao Jian, angrily shouting, "Kid, you're asking for it!"

As his hand swung out, Hao Jian swiftly caught it, causing discomfort to the underling.

"Let go!" he said angrily, fearing his hand would snap from Hao Jian's grip, surprised by Hao Jian's strength.

Hao Jian smiled, releasing the hand, saying, "Sorry about that!"

Upon release, the underling quickly withdrew, retreating to the side. Yellow Hair frowned deeply.

Not just him, even Baldy regarded Hao Jian with surprise over his unexpected skill, realizing Hao Jian seemed enigmatic and wondering about his intentions.

Hao Jian met their eyes, yet didn't dwell on their thoughts, instead focusing on Yellow Hair, saying, "I've said I don't know who you are, nor do I want to know. About me asking for trouble, seems unlikely."

Yellow Hair's face twitched, having seen Hao Jian's prowess; he acknowledged Hao Jian's abilities, figuring he had some backing and wasn't just a rash young man.

Yellow Hair didn't understand why Hao Jian intervened, clearly favoring Baldy, puzzled by Hao Jian's motives.

He said, "What do you want, trouble?"

Hao Jian smiled, replying, "Not exactly, but if that's how you see it, so be it. I just couldn't watch silently, wanted to speak some fairness."

"Oh?" Yellow Hair raised an eyebrow.

Hao Jian continued, "There's a limit to everything; pushing people to extremes isn't wise. Don't rely on power to act recklessly. Remember, there's always someone better out there. It's prudent to stay modest, or else you'll find trouble waiting."

Baldy knew Hao Jian was speaking on his behalf, not understanding Hao Jian's purpose given they didn't know each other, observing him quietly.

Seizing the moment, Baldy's underlings expressed approval, yet stayed silent awaiting Baldy's signal.

"You've got guts!" Yellow Hair said to Hao Jian, smiling coldly.

Hao Jian chuckled, "I guess, I speak to my abilities."

Yellow Hair laughed aloud, his underlings following suit, mocking Hao Jian, ridiculing him as a bold, young man.

"Young man, you're reckless; speak and act with caution, or you may face consequences." Yellow Hair advised, "I won't forgive your arrogance!"

With that, Yellow Hair's underlings—about four or five—approached Hao Jian, eager to give a harsh lesson.