Not long after, two fire trucks with white backgrounds and red lettering stopped in front of the clubhouse.

Eight firefighters in dark blue uniforms and peaked caps stepped out of the vehicle, their expressions serious.

The team leader stepped forward and immediately showed his credentials: "Hello, we are from the district fire and rescue brigade. We are here to conduct a fire safety inspection of your premises in accordance with the law. Please cooperate."

The two bodyguards in black suits at the door froze on the spot.

They never expected that the kid would actually call the fire department!

No, what kind of operation is this?

Shouldn't they be making phone calls to call for backup, or showing off some impressive identity?

Why didn't you follow the proper procedure and just reported the fire department? What's the difference between this and suddenly pulling out the emergency number in the middle of a fight?

One of them quickly pressed the intercom to warn others, his voice urgent: "Manager, manager, eight firefighters have arrived at the door, saying they want to inspect!"

Another security guard stood in the doorway, forcing a smile, and said, "You can't go in without the boss's permission."

The captain raised an eyebrow, looking somewhat surprised.

In all my years working in firefighting, I've rarely seen anyone dare to directly refuse an inspection.

He warned, "We are performing our duties in accordance with the law, and you have an obligation to cooperate. Please move aside. If you do not, you are obstructing state officials from performing their duties in accordance with the law."

"We will contact the local police station and have you taken away for detention."

The security guards are in a bit of a predicament.

Just then, the club manager strode out, a smile plastered on his face, and greeted them: "Firefighters, welcome, welcome! Please come in, we will fully cooperate with the inspection!"

The two security guards breathed a sigh of relief as they watched the manager usher in eight firefighters.

They turned to look at the Dongfeng Mengshi truck, gritting their teeth:

"Damn it, that kid actually reported us."

"It's okay, the boss has connections. The firefighters just went through the motions and left, but that kid still can't get in."

All four people in the car clearly saw what happened.

Han Xuanxuan hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "The fire department probably won't work, right? They just go in, walk around, and come right back out. We still can't get in, can we?"

In her mind, such high-end clubs must have already taken care of relationships with all parties, and the fire inspection was just a formality; the manager would just hand over a couple of packs of cigarettes and a cup of tea and that would be it.

Lu Jingxiu laughed and said, "Who said they'd come out after just one walk?"

Han Xuanxuan blinked and understood.

Lu Jingxiu didn't just report it to the fire department randomly; he used his connections to get it done.

The difference is huge.

Reporting someone casually might just be a formality, but if you try to pull strings... then they might be on a mission.

Soon, eight firefighters emerged, accompanied by the manager.

The team leader remained expressionless, holding a sheet of paper in his hand:

"We have discovered that evacuation routes and safety exits are severely blocked, and that flammable materials were used in the renovations. Therefore, we are temporarily sealing off your premises in accordance with the law. Please evacuate all personnel from inside now, and we will wait here."

The club manager was stunned.

As a luxury club, it's perfectly normal to lock the passageways and exits for privacy.

Moreover, as a clubhouse, it's normal to use a lot of soft padding and foam soundproofing materials during the renovation to ensure sound insulation.

Although this material is indeed flammable, they had previously passed fire safety inspections and obtained permission.

Why are they suddenly going to seal it off?! And kick everyone out right now?

The manager wasn't stupid; he could tell at a glance that the fire department was targeting their clubhouse.

He didn't know who he had offended, so he could only say, "Wait a minute, I'll make a call," and then he started calling his boss.

After receiving the message from the manager, the club owner immediately called an acquaintance in the fire brigade.

It was later learned that this was an order from the squad leader.

He was silent for a moment, then sighed.

They knew that someone must have offended the branch captain, and that this person was someone important who could get the branch captain to order a raid.

He instructed the manager: "Cooperate with the fire department."

The manager's expression changed, and he agreed.

What else can he do if the boss says so?

Meanwhile, in the most exclusive private room of the upscale club, a man and a woman were sitting together.

"Xiao Zhao, try this fish. It was just caught from the pond and killed on the spot."

"Xiao Zhao, try this. The vegetables were just pulled from the ground; they're very fresh."

"Xiao Zhao, try this Japanese Wagyu beef, it's freshly slaughtered."

An Xiaozhao's bowl was piled high with all kinds of delicious food.

Sitting next to me was a man in a well-tailored suit, with sharp features, a cold demeanor, and an aura of a domineering CEO.

He is An Yehan, the third brother of An Xiaozhao, who is the one who has the final say in the family business and is known for his strong-willed approach.

"Third Brother, do you think your method will work on Lu Jingxiu?" An Xiaozhao asked while stuffing beef into her mouth, her cheeks bulging.

An Yehan looked at his most beloved younger sister. His face, which was usually icy cold and whose employees were said to tremble at the sight of him, now showed a gentle smile.

He only shows this smile when he's with his sister.

"Xiao Zhao, don't worry. Lu Jingxiu, a young master who can only act arrogantly in small local cities, will understand when he sees that he can't even get into a club."

"The power and influence of our An family is beyond his imagination."

An Yehan said confidently and calmly, "Once he finally gets in, let him see the price of each dish here, and he will understand exactly how far apart his Lu family is from our An family."

After saying that, An Yehan revealed a smile that showed he had everything under control, as if he could already see Lu Jingxiu's naive and ignorant look when he came in.

An Xiaozhao immediately chimed in, her eyes sparkling: "Third Brother, you're amazing! I knew Third Brother had the best ideas!"

Hearing his sister's praise, An Yehan tried hard to suppress the corners of his mouth. It felt so good!

An Xiaozhao looked down at the food in her bowl, already planning what expression she should make when she saw Lu Jingxiu later.

The dishes here are indeed very expensive, each dish costs tens of thousands of yuan, and a single meal here can easily cost millions.

She thought to herself, "Lu Jingxiu, a poor guy from a small city, probably has never even seen a menu for this kind of dish in his life."

She was looking forward to seeing the shocked and restrained expression on Lu Jingxiu's face when he walked into the private room and saw the table full of dishes.

Just imagining it made her smile.

Thinking of this, An Xiaozhao took out her phone and saw a string of missed voice call records sent by Han Xuanxuan. The corners of her mouth curved into a wider smile.

After leaving her out for so long, it's about time she came in.

She dialed back and held the phone to her ear.

Just then, there was a knock on the door of the private room.

The club manager pushed open the door and walked in, a forced smile on his face: "Mr. An, Ms. An, I'm sorry, our club needs to temporarily close for renovations. Please cooperate and go back first. We will provide you with appropriate compensation."

An Xiaozhao was stunned.

An Yehan frowned, his voice carrying the displeasure of someone in a superior position who had been offended: "What's going on? Why the sudden decision to suspend operations for rectification?"

The manager sighed. What could he say? He'd offended someone, someone the boss couldn't afford to offend.

But he couldn't say this outright, so he could only vaguely say, "The fire department just came and found our place unqualified, so they temporarily sealed it off. I've already contacted the boss, and he asked me to fully cooperate with the fire department. I'm truly sorry."

After speaking, he bowed again, adopting a very humble posture.

At that moment, Han Xuanxuan hung up on An Xiaozhao's voice call and then sent her a message.

Han Xuanxuan: I am Lu Jingxiu, Miss An. May I ask which club you are planning to host a banquet for me next?

Seeing this, An Xiaozhao immediately understood what had happened.

She never expected that Lu Jingxiu, that bastard, would actually report the fire department!

He actually got the fire department to shut down the entire clubhouse!

Is this person a dog? Are you an alarm clock?

Reporting someone for the slightest disagreement—who can stand that?

An Yehan clearly hadn't expected this turn of events. He frowned and asked the manager, "Your club has absolutely no connection with the fire department? You just shut it down like that?"

His tone was filled with disbelief.

The manager shook his head, his face almost overflowing with bitterness: "Young Master An, I don't know the specifics either. The boss just told me to cooperate."

An Xiaozhao's eyes darted around, and suddenly she had an idea.

You shut down every club I go to, huh? Fine, I'm going to stick with you today. If you're so capable, shut down every club in the city!

She shoved her phone into her bag and tugged at An Yehan's sleeve: "Third Brother, let's go somewhere else. I heard the most luxurious private club in the city is pretty good, not far away, let's go there."

An Yehan pondered for a moment, then nodded.

If anyone else dared to make the decision for him, he would break their legs and slap them fifty times.

But there was only one exception: his own younger sister.

He stood up, elegantly adjusted the cuffs of his bespoke suit, and walked out with An Xiaozhao, with the bodyguards outside the private room immediately following.

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