Top-tier Unruly Master

By now, Haiwa truly wore a face of misery.

At the peak season of the resort, going out of business for three days had caused a direct financial loss of over 500,000 yuan. If this continued, they might end up with nothing left!

"Sis, I was wrong. I'm a complete idiot. Please show your magnanimity and spare us!" Haiwa said as he unexpectedly knelt down before Mu Zi.

"What's 'a man's knees have gold beneath them' anyway?," Haiwa didn't care at all. As long as he could make Miss Mu Zi and the others withdraw, he had no complaints, even if he had to go lick people's boots.

Mu Zi looked at Haiwa's desperate form and huffed lightly.

At that moment, a luxury car stopped at the entrance of the resort, and Hai Yuanfu got out of the car, with Lao Wu by his side.

"Miss Mu Zi, it was all my son's rash behavior. I beg you, Miss Mu Zi, to be generous and not lower yourself to his level," Hai Yuanfu pleaded with a sheepish smile.

Although Lao Wu was the one running the resort, it had to pay a considerable dividend to Hai Yuanfu each year. Now that the resort was in trouble, and the cause was his son, Hai Yuanfu had to step in.

"Since Mayor Hai Da has personally stepped forward, let's go inside and talk," Mu Zi said with an air of officiating official business.

"Brother Fan, let's go inside," Mu Zi said, gesturing to Ding Fan.

Ding Fan knew that Mu Zi was going to use some sneaky tricks again. With a faint smile, he then led Qin Manshu and Mu Zi toward the resort.

Hai Yuanfu, who had previously investigated Mu Zi's background, knew she was Elder Mu's own granddaughter. He was puzzled why Mu Zi showed such respect to Ding Fan, someone whose grandfather held such high esteem in the military.

Could it be that Mu Zi was not the biggest fish, and it was that young man who truly mattered?

For a moment, Hai Yuanfu's brow furrowed deeply. He didn't know anything about Ding Fan, which was a disadvantage.

"Dad, you've got the clout. As long as we can go in, everything else will be easy!" Haiwa said, his face full of joy as he watched the others walk ahead.

For the past two days, Haiwa and his group had been barred from entering. Now, he believed, if they could get inside, there was a chance to resolve the issue.

"Clout!? What clout do I have?" Hai Yuanfu glared angrily at Haiwa beside him. When Mu Zi addressed Hai Yuanfu as Mayor Hai Da, it was not out of respect; it was sarcasm.

After so many years in the political arena, Hai Yuanfu could clearly see that.

"Uncle Hai, regardless, they let us in. That means there is still a chance," Lao Wu whispered to the mayor.

Hai Yuanfu nodded."You two just follow behind me later and don't speak out of turn."

Lao Wu and Haiwa obediently nodded.

Immediately afterward, Hai Yuanfu led Lao Wu and Haiwa into the resort.

As the three of them entered the resort and saw the situation inside, they were completely stunned. There were armored vehicles with caterpillar tracks, a few tanks, and beyond that, two helicopters parked in the direction of the hotel.

Even if Haiwa was an idiot, he now understood the enormity of the existence they had provoked.

Someone who could mobilize the army and command these tanks and airplanes was definitely not a minor character!

Following behind Ding Fan and his group, Hai Yuanfu, Haiwa, and Lao Wu eventually walked into a military tent.

Entering the tent, Hai Yuanfu and his two companions were even more astounded.

The military tent was clearly a command center, with a large sand table in the middle. Opposite the sand table on the wall hung a map. In several corners of the tent, there were desks set up with telephones, and several officers were busily working there.

"You all, go out for a bit; I have matters to discuss," Mu Zi said as she entered the tent and casually sat in the commander's chair.

The officers, hearing Mu Zi's request, obediently withdrew.

For a moment, inside the tent, only Ding Fan, Mu Zi, Qin Manshu, and the three companions of Hai Yuanfu remained.

"Miss Mu Zi, it was all my son's fault. It's only natural for you to be upset... To cool your anger, I've specifically prepared a modest gift," Hai Yuanfu said, and taking out a bank card from his breast pocket, he walked up to Mu Zi and placed it on the table with due etiquette.

Mu Zi glanced disdainfully at the bank card. "How much money is in here?" she asked.

Hai Yuanfu was taken aback, having not expected Mu Zi to directly inquire about the amount in the bank card.

However, when Mu Zi asked this way, Hai Yuanfu actually felt relieved. What he feared was that the other party would keep their distance, but the fact that they were willing to take things meant there was truly a sign of things turning around.

"Here is half a million... let's consider it for Miss Mu Zi to buy some cosmetics..."

Hai Yuanfu hadn't finished speaking when Mu Zi, clearly annoyed, grabbed the bank card and threw it back at him.

"What? Do you mean to say that I'm not good-looking and need this money to buy cosmetics to hide my ugliness?"

Seeing Mu Zi's outburst, Hai Yuanfu was somewhat at a loss for what to do. "No... no... Miss Mu Zi is as beautiful as a heavenly fairy, she certainly doesn't need any cosmetics... "

Ding Fan watched Hai Yuanfu's simpering demeanor with a trace of amusement in his heart. If this little 'fairy' really wanted to torment someone, they would indeed suffer tremendously.

After glancing at Hai Yuanfu, Mu Zi continued. "Take this money back. I understand your intentions, but what I want is not these trinkets..."

As she said this, Mu Zi deliberately paused. "Leaving aside your son's baseness in trying to harass me, let's talk about the fees at this scenic area. Breaking a plate could cost tens of thousands, and a meal even more—easily over a hundred thousand... How can you justify such actions to the state, how can you justify them to the people!"

At this point, Mu Zi turned around and started scolding Hai Yuanfu in the manner of an elder.

"Please rest assured, Miss Mu Zi, I will definitely punish those responsible for this incident severely. As for the issue of arbitrary fees, I will conduct a thorough investigation. Once the main culprits are verified, they will certainly be handed over to the law!" announced Hai Yuanfu, thumping his chest.

Mu Zi nodded after listening to Hai Yuanfu. "That would be for the best. After all, as the mayor, you must manage the local economy properly. Arbitrary fees like this will not bode well for your future career."

"Yes, yes... Miss Mu Zi's critique is quite right!"

In front of Mu Zi, Hai Yuanfu resembled a primary school student, hastily nodding and admitting his mistakes.

"Let it not happen again in the future," Mu Zi said solemnly to Hai Yuanfu.

Hai Yuanfu relaxed upon hearing this, as he understood from her tone that she was actually going to let him off the hook.

Hai Yuanfu had thought that, even if she was willing to see him, the matter would not easily be put to rest. But now it seemed that it was all going to pass so simply.

"Miss Mu Zi, rest assured, such incidents will definitely not occur again," promised Hai Yuanfu.

Meanwhile, Ding Fan was silently observing, not believing that the issue would be resolved so easily. Knowing Mu Zi's character, she wouldn't be herself if she didn't strip away a layer of her opponent's skin.

"Now that we've got to this point, Mayor Hai, please call out the owner of this resort. After all, I should meet the person in charge, right?" Mu Zi said at that moment.

"Oh, this man here is the owner of the resort, Manager Hao." Hai Yuanfu spoke, pointing to Lao Wu behind him and introducing him to Mu Zi.

Mu Zi glanced at Lao Wu. "We've stayed here for several days, so let's settle the accounts."

Lao Wu quickly broke into a grin. "Miss Mu Zi, you're thinking too much. Even if you stayed just a couple of days, even if it were for a year or more, we couldn't possibly take your money. All the expenses of the troops these past days, for food and drinks, can be put on my tab."

Upon hearing Lao Wu's words, Mu Zi's expression changed. "I haven't thought too much, it seems you are the one who's overthinking. We came here to perform military exercises, and there are still three or four months left until the end. If we withdraw now, you should still cover the compensation for all aspects."

Lao Wu was momentarily stunned.

Lao Wu hadn't expected that Mu Zi was asking for compensation. At this moment, he began to feel inexplicably nervous.

"Miss Mu Zi, may I ask what kind of compensation you're referring to?"

Mu Zi replied nonchalantly as if she didn't care. "Transferring heavy weapons like planes, cannons, and tanks requires funds. Without money, how could we move them? Let's say, for fuel costs, you should pay us five million."

Five million!

Lao Wu's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. That was incredibly steep. Five million at the drop of a hat!

"Miss Mu Zi, isn't that amount... a bit high?" Lao Wu said, his heart bleeding.

"High? If you think it's too much, that's fine. We don't mind delaying the transfer for another three or four months," Mu Zi said, rubbing her hands together as if she had Lao Wu in her grasp.

Three or four months!

Lao Wu was on the verge of tears.

It was the peak season, and they were making tens of thousands a day, sometimes even over a hundred thousand! If they had to shut down for the next three or four months, the losses would be gigantic!

After pondering for a moment, Lao Wu clenched his teeth and declared, "Alright, I'll pay!"