Chapter 0001: Tianhai City

There isn't that much today; how about tomorrow? I will definitely submit it tomorrow, haha. Li Zilong said with a silly smile, but in his heart, he was cursing fiercely: "Paying protection fees, get lost! Collecting so much in a month, and it just goes into your pockets. I won't set up my stall on this street tomorrow; let's see how you bounce around!"

In the living room, there was a set of vintage sofas and several decorative items. Wang Tianhao observed carefully and, after confirming that no one was present, relaxed his body and mind

Could it be that they have discovered my location? No, that doesn't make sense. If that were the case, they should be waiting for me. It must be that the thief has come back to visit... Wang Tianhao lamented. Very few people knew that he had returned. If those people were looking for him, it would take them at least a year or two to find this place.

"Hmph, do I not know your little schemes? If you don't pay up today, don't even think about leaving," said the White Wolf, rolling up his sleeves and preparing to strike.

"What is this about? Your identity is that of a celestial envoy; how could we, as mere small merchants, dare to act against you? We are counting on your protection in the future!" With a gaze full of disdain and mockery, Wang Tianhao stared directly at the White Wolf.

"Brother Tianhao, don't joke around. My skills are not even close to yours," Li Zilong said with a silly smile, shaking his head. He really liked Wang Tianhao, and the latter's film application technique was extraordinary, able to apply the film in less than ten seconds, almost comparable to that done in professional shops. He even began to suspect that Wang Tianhao might have come from a professional store.

"Hehe, no need to be polite. I've been annoyed by those few for a long time. Today is just the right time to deal with them. Well, since you're back, you should rest early. Tomorrow, let's find a suitable stall," Wang Tianhao said, touching his nose and smiling innocently.

Just as he was about to bid farewell to Li Zilong and head home, a hand suddenly struck forcefully at his back shoulder. Just as the hand was about to make contact with Wang Tianhao's body, his smiling expression changed, his pure pupils deepening. His hand transformed into a knife shape, and with a swift movement, he instantly appeared in front of that person

Although dressed in the attire of a street vendor, the young man's handsome and sunny face is hard to overlook, and from time to time, girls by the roadside glance in his direction

This villa covers an area of over 800 square meters, making it relatively large compared to the nearby villa community.

In a somewhat remote industrial area of Tianhai City, Huaxia, loud and chaotic music spills out from various shops. In a dimly lit corner, a young man is busily organizing the products on his small stall. Observing the bustling scene around him, the young man displays a relaxed expression. On his table, there are numerous screen protectors of all types, along with a small knife and a bottle of screen cleaning solution.

Wang Tianhao naturally does not care; he also very much wants to give the other party a beating. Now he is just waiting for the other party to make a move. After the incident, he can use self-defense as an excuse. Even the police must handle the matter fairly and justly.

Well, this is all we can do today. Brother Tianhao, shall we go up for a drink? It's not too late anyway. " After checking the time on his phone, Li Zilong invited Wang Tianhao, intending to get a little drunk.

Ah... The white wolf and two followers were struck in the chest and fell directly to the ground, subsequently emitting a sound that shocked those around them. They felt as if their chests had been hit by a large stone, and a sense of heaviness began to settle in their chests

A few minutes later, Wang Tianhao stopped in front of an old villa from the 1980s. Nearby, many other villas also stood tall, but this one was uniquely adorned in the most antiquated style

Observing the actions of the other party, Li Zilong realized that there was no way to avoid the situation today. Just as he was contemplating how much to offer as a form of appeasement, Wang Tianhao beside him suddenly grabbed several skewers of frozen meat from the barbecue cart and hurled them fiercely towards Bai Lang and his group.

Li Zilong nodded; he knew Wang Tianhao, who was straightforward, and this was also a quality he admired in him

Upon seeing three robust men in tight-fitting attire behind him, Wang Tianhao shrugged his shoulders, smiled, and showed none of the seriousness or dominance he had just displayed: "Hehe, I didn't expect the White Wolf to visit; I apologize for not giving a proper welcome." Wang Tianhao's expression shifted, making it impossible for others to discern his true intentions.

Wang Tianhao hesitated for a moment at the door, and then his body became somewhat tense. His pure and flawless eyes began to deepen, as he realized that it seemed someone had entered the villa.

However, at that moment, several skewers of grilled meat appeared before the two: "Hey, hey, don't be angry, Brother White Wolf, have a few skewers of beef to calm down." Li Zilong, covered in grease, and *Tu* *Shu*, seeing that the situation was escalating to physical confrontation, quickly presented the grilled skewers.

After bidding farewell to Li Zilong, Wang Tianhao hailed a taxi at the intersection, heading towards the city center, as his home was located there. Although it was referred to as the city center, it was more accurately described as the junction between the suburbs and the city.

The building behind is where Li Zilong resides. The entire structure appears to be on the verge of collapse; however, Wang Tianhao does not express any disdain towards it. Everyone has their own difficulties, and Li Zilong's frugality undoubtedly serves its purpose.

Looking at the beastly grin of the white wolf, Wang Tianhao wanted to slap him dead with one hand. However, times have changed; this is Huaxia, not abroad, and many things cannot be done as one pleases. The other party is merely a small thug. Although he really wanted to hit him, it would require the other party to provoke him first.

Initially, upon hearing Wang Tianhao's words, Bai Lang felt quite satisfied. However, upon seeing that openly disdainful gaze, Bai Lang's anger intensified, and he was about to swing his fist at the other person's face

Wang Tianhao shook his head helplessly; his skills in applying film were learned from the internet. However, his extraordinary speed and precision naturally misled others' perception.

Looking at the three thugs lying on the ground, Wang Tianhao smiled slightly and quickly pulled the still-dazed Li Zilong to push the barbecue cart and run away. Initially, he had wanted to beat a few more of them, but upon seeing a police car heading this way, he realized that it was better to run, as the police would have to take them in, thus saving him a lot of trouble

Although this is not a good profession, the young man is still delighted to be working at hetushucom.com. He is not doing it for money, but for a sense of tranquility and integration, allowing himself to adapt to his current life

This young man covered in grease is named Li Zilong. He is the first friend Wang Tianhao made after returning to the country. Perhaps due to their similar experiences of setting up stalls and being young, the two became familiar with each other after chatting casually.

The White Wolf reached out and grabbed several skewers of beef, throwing them directly to the ground, and shouted: "Get lost, you bastard! I haven't settled the score with you yet. As for this month's protection fee, if you don't pay up today, your barbecue stall can be shut down!"

"Thank you so much, Brother Tianhao, otherwise the hard-earned money would have gone to the pigs..." Standing in front of a somewhat dilapidated residential building, Li Zilong said with some gratitude

Wang Tianhao turned his gaze towards the sound, where a young man covered in grease was rolling the barbecue skewers in his hands: "Yes, it’s like this today, not much business. It’s better to head back and rest early. Li Zilong, you did quite well tonight..." Wang Tianhao said with a smile.

In an instant, Wang Tianhao retracted his hand; this is not a foreign land, nor is it a test of life and death. His earlier action was merely a natural response. If he had continued with the attack just now, that person would undoubtedly have died, and he would have ended up in prison.

With the blade in hand, Wang Tianhao gently opened the villa's door, listening carefully to the surroundings. As the door swung open, a sense of desolation rushed forth, a chill in the air that had accumulated over the ten years of the villa being uninhabited

"No, I have something to attend to, I will leave with the picture book first," said Wang Tianhao, waving his hand as he walked towards the intersection

Hmph, you little brat, you were just trying to hit me, weren't you? Come on, give it a shot, damn it!" A white wolf, dressed in a black tight-fitting outfit and somewhat dark and plump, coldly snorted as he spoke, pushing his face closer to Wang Tianhao's. Wang Tianhao's earlier actions had indeed shocked him, and after the shock came a surge of anger. He had been in charge of this street for several years, and no one had dared to retaliate against him.

Feeling the spiciness in his chest, the White Wolf pulled up two of his followers and chased after them. However, due to his heavy build, he stopped after a short distance, exclaiming, "Damn it, don't let me see you again in the future." He shouted towards the front and then sat down on a nearby stone block to rest.

When the girl saw the young man's small stall, her burning gaze was immediately withdrawn, for the young man's work was indeed too humble—he was a mobile phone screen protector technician

"Brother Wang Tianhao, are you finishing work so early?" A voice came from the side as the young man was putting the items on the table into his backpack

The young man appeared to be around twenty-four or twenty-five years old, dressed in a black short-sleeved shirt and khaki shorts, with flip-flops purchased from a roadside stall. His gaze was remarkably pure, akin to the stars hanging in the sky, evoking a sense of being deeply drawn in.

This villa belongs to my family. Due to certain events that occurred ten years ago, I left and only returned in recent months. Now, the villa has been broken into. Suddenly, Wang Tianhao remembered something and reached into his backpack to take out an exquisite blade.