When Liu Ergou heard Deng Peng say the minimum spending for the private room was 10,000 yuan, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. He glanced over at Han Jiajia, who was sitting there, and his heart skipped a beat.

A minimum spend of 10,000 yuan. That might not be much to me, but for an ordinary police officer like Han Jiajia, it's two whole months' salary. Spending two months' pay just to treat me to a meal...

Just as Liu Ergou was feeling astonished, Deng Peng spoke again. "Alright, I'm done wasting my breath on you. Since you refuse to leave, I'll just have you thrown out! You'll be the one losing face then!"

As he said this, Deng Peng suddenly put on a smile and turned to Han Jiajia. "Pretty lady, don't you worry!

"I wouldn't throw you out. I'm a man who knows how to appreciate a beautiful woman!

"What would you like to eat today? It's on me. I'll pay for whatever you want, even if it means buying the entire restaurant—that's nothing to me!"

After speaking, Deng Peng pulled out his phone and made a quick call. Less than three minutes after he hung up, the sound of hurried footsteps approached from outside the private room. A moment later, a bald, middle-aged man entered, flanked by two security guards.

When Han Jiajia saw the bald man, she frowned slightly but said nothing, remaining quietly seated. The bald man scurried over to Deng Peng's side, his face a mask of flattery. "Young Master Deng, your presence truly brings honor to our humble establishment! To what do I owe the pleasure of your call?"

This bald man was, without a doubt, the restaurant manager.

After listening to the manager, Deng Peng pointed a disdainful finger at Liu Ergou. "This kid is occupying my room. You know what to do next; I don't need to spell it out for you."

The bald manager immediately understood. He pointed at Liu Ergou and ordered the security guards, "Alright boys, please escort this young man out!"

He then added, "Remember to be gentle!"

As he said this, the manager placed a heavy emphasis on the word "gentle."

His security guards understood the implication instantly. Cracking their knuckles, they advanced on Liu Ergou with malicious smiles.

Sitting at the side, Han Jiajia couldn't hold back any longer. She slammed her hand on the table, shot to her feet, and shouted, "Your restaurant is really something else!

"We clearly booked this room! How can you just try to throw us out without getting the facts straight?

"You're completely out of line!"

The bald man was stunned for a moment, then he burst out laughing.

"HA HA HA! That's hilarious!

"Let me tell you something. So what if you booked this room? Young Master Deng wants it now, so you have to clear out immediately!

"Do you understand what I'm saying?!"

The manager's words left Han Jiajia fuming. She was so angry she was panting for breath.

Deng Peng, watching from the side, said with a smile, "Pretty lady, don't be so angry!

"I said I'd have this kid thrown out, not you. Calm down, getting angry is bad for your health!

"Besides, if you work yourself up, how are you going to have dinner with me later?"

Han Jiajia completely ignored Deng Peng. She stared at the bald manager and said coldly, "We've already booked this room, and we've already paid for it!

"On what grounds are you telling us to leave? And do you even realize what you're doing?

"I'm telling you, this is illegal!

"Believe it or not, I... I'll call the police on you!"

The threat of calling the police only made the bald man laugh harder.

"HA HA HA! That's rich! Go ahead, call them if you have the guts! Let me ask you, do you have any idea who Young Master Deng is?

"When he gives the order, nobody dares to arrest him. Don't make me laugh!

"If you don't believe me, go on, give it a try! Call the police!"

These taunts were the last straw for Han Jiajia. Looking at the men before her, she declared, "There's no need to call the police. I *am* the police!

"Now, would you gentlemen care to take a trip downtown with me?"

Her words plunged the room into a stunned silence. The bald manager's face was a mask of shock, while Deng Peng merely raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Seeing them fall silent, Han Jiajia thought she had successfully intimidated them. Just as she was about to say something more, she saw the bald manager break into a cold sneer. She couldn't understand what he found so funny.

While she was still confused, the bald manager spoke. "So you're a police officer. So what?

"Let me tell you, if you arrest me now, that's perverting the law for personal reasons and abusing your authority!

"Believe me, I'll file a complaint against you. And it won't just be me—a lot of people will complain. I'd like to see then if you can even keep your job!"

Han Jiajia was immediately flustered by his words.

"What? When did I abuse my authority or pervert the law? It was you! It was you people who..."

Before she could finish, the bald manager cut her off.

"What about us?

"We haven't done a thing! You're the one who threatened us by flashing your police identity first!"

The manager's words struck Han Jiajia like a dagger to the heart, leaving her utterly speechless.

Liu Ergou, who had been watching from the side, knew he couldn't stay silent any longer. He reached out, gently patted Han Jiajia's shoulder, and whispered, "It's alright. Let me handle this."

With that, Liu Ergou leaned back, crossed his legs, and eyed the group with a taunting look.

"Tsk. That's enough. What kind of men picks on a woman?

"If you've got a problem, bring it to me. I'd love to see just how you plan to 'escort' me out!

"Go on, give it a shot. I'm just afraid you don't have what it takes."

When Liu Ergou finished speaking, it wasn't just the bald manager who roared with laughter; the security guards and even Deng Peng were grinning.

The bald manager looked at Liu Ergou and laughed. "Ignorance is truly bliss!

"Forget about Young Master Deng for a moment. The backing of this restaurant alone is something you can't afford to offend!

"Do you know who owns this place?

"I'll tell you. The owner is He Mingxue! If you don't know who that is, I suggest you start packing your bags and leave town!"

Hearing the name He Mingxue, Liu Ergou stroked his chin.

How should I put this? What a coincidence. He Mingxue? I know him.