Chapter 20: Master Qi
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I didn't dare to speak; the atmosphere was too cold. Qian Guang didn't say anything either. The first to speak was Qian Laowu, who said, "Fat Pig Zhu, are you trying to cause trouble for my big brother by saying that?"Why don't you ask him what he said?
Boss Li coldly looked at Old Man Qian and said, "You bastard raised by a stepmother, do you have the right to interrupt when the big brothers are talking? Do you even respect Seventh Master?"Damn it, tell your brother to respond.
"Do you dare to say that again?" Qian Laowu pointed at Boss Li, glaring at him fiercely. If they were on land, Qian Laowu would probably have bitten him to death.
But Qian Guang reached out to stop Qian Laowu and walked to the edge of the hot spring pool. He spoke very calmly, looking at the person who was missing an ear, and said, "Seventh Master, if we have to fight, I, Qian Guang, am not afraid of anyone. But in today's society, it's not just about who has the stronger fists that matters. I think we need to reason things out. Boss Li chopping off someone's hand on my turf is crossing
"I'm not wrong, am I? You think you're something because your dad is an official? Who the hell cares about you? That dead pig was raised by a concubine, wasn't it?"Who in the underworld doesn't know that his mother forced your mother to death?"I really admire you for keeping him around, damn, you must be really close, huh? What do you think your mother would say about this?" Boss Li said sarcastically.
"Do you believe I will kill you? Come up here..." Qian Laowu shouted angrily, but was blocked by a pillar. At this moment, some people emerged around the hot spring, each wearing a black suit. They looked at us coldly, as if surrounding us.
Cold sweat was pouring down my forehead. I used to think such things were quite thrilling, but now they seem terrifying. If these people make a move, the four of us will definitely be beaten to death. Qian Laowu, a bit angry, said, "What, you want to mess with us? Come on, you can't kill me, damn it, none of you will get away."
"Hmph, the bastard raised by my stepmother is so damn arrogant..."
I watched as a lean middle-aged man stood up. He was wrapped in a scarf and reached for a cigarette. He was slightly balding, but what was most striking was his hands. On his right hand, only two fingers remained, which was particularly frightening...
Everyone here seems to not take Qian Lao Wu seriously. I looked at Qian Lao Wu; he was just glaring angrily at everyone and didn't dare to actually make a move.
Qian Guang didn't move but looked at the skinny guy and said, "Liu Qiang, if you insult him, you're insulting me. Think it over..."
The skinny guy still wanted to confront Qian Guang a couple of times, but he was glared at by the older man. He said, "We all know the times have changed, yet you're still so hot-tempered. Just back off, or else Director Tian will come and arrest people."
This sentence made everyone laugh for a moment, but Qian Guang's face turned cold. Liu Qiang said, "Can't you understand what Master Qi is saying?"
After he finished speaking, the people surrounding us silently stepped back. At that moment, I was already drenched in cold sweat. These people are truly dangerous. After personally experiencing their aura, I found it very frightening. The underworld is really terrifying.
"Qian Guang, give me an explanation about Boss Li's matter. I heard from the people below that you just met that kid. There's no need to go against Boss Li for someone you just met. You should know, if Boss Li brings you more people, you'll earn over a hundred thousand. My hot spring club still relies on this God of Wealth," said Seventh Master.
"Seventh Master, what you just said is really flattering me. I'm truly relying on you to make a living," Boss Li said with a hearty laugh.
I looked at that Seventh Master; he didn't even glance at me the whole time. Perhaps, in his eyes, I'm not even worth a small shrimp.
Qian Guang said, "Friends are not distinguished by seniority, and brothers are not distinguished by wealth. If you only met someone recently and then sell them out when something happens, what do you call that? Seventh Master, in this world, it's all about brotherhood and loyalty. Money really isn't a big deal."
Qian Guang's words made everyone sneer, but Seventh Master clapped and said, "Qian Guang, out of the five brothers, I like you the most. You're loyal. However, Boss Li got stabbed, and it can't go unpunished. You talk about reason, so do I. You have to repay this knife. Since it was your friend who caused the trouble, you or your friend will have to repay it. Someone has to take responsibility. You can either do it yourself or
Seventh Master's words left me terrified. I looked at Qian Guang, but he didn't turn to look at me. Qian Laowu also looked at me and said, "I was the one who stabbed him. You can stab me too."
Seventh Master glared at Qian Laowu and coldly said, "It seems you don't know how to behave, Fat Pig Zhu, teach him some manners."
After saying this, the pig-like man stood up, walked over, and approached Qian Laowu. Qian Laowu still wanted to draw his knife, but was surrounded and firmly held by several people. The pig-like Zhu then slapped Qian Laowu hard, causing blood to flow from the corner of Qian Laowu's mouth.
Qian Laowu glared fiercely, but didn't say anything more. Qian Guang didn't stop him. I was scared, but I just stood there. Qian Guang had said not to say a word, so I could only remain silent.
Qian Guang said, "Bring the knife."
Zhuzi took a knife out from his sleeve, and Qian Guang received it. I looked at Qian Guang, and he looked at me. He said, "Brotherhood is about loyalty, remember this knife."
After he finished speaking, he stabbed himself in the shoulder. I watched in horror as his black suit quickly became soaked with blood, turning a dark red. After stabbing himself, he pulled the knife out. Gritting his teeth, he didn't look back and coldly said, "Seventh Master, I, Qian Guang, came out to make a living on my own, not relying on others but on brotherly loyalty. That director has nothing to do with me. I hope Seventh Master can remember
"What the hell are you, damn it, talking to Seventh Master like that?" Liu Qiang angrily pointed at Qian Guang and said.
Seventh Master glared at him and then coldly said, "Qian Guang, you have guts, go back. But I also hope you can remember today's lesson. When doing business, just do business properly. The times have changed, and being overbearing won't work."
Qian Guang didn't say much and just left directly, with Zhuzi following behind. Qian Laowu pushed aside the people around him and then walked away angrily. I wanted to turn around and leave, but my legs were a bit unsteady. I looked at that Seventh Master and happened to meet his gaze. I was startled. This seemingly harmless old man, but why was he so ruthless? One of his words could make Qian Guang bow his head?
I quickly turned around and left; I didn't want to stay here for another moment. This was nothing like I had imagined. There was no brotherhood or loyalty in the bloody streets. It was terrifying, filled with ruthless scheming and the unspoken rules of the underworld.
Leaving the hot spring, in the car, Zhuzi bandaged Qian Guang's wounds. I looked at the tattoos on Qian Guang's body, already stained with blood.
"Damn it, bastards, I'm going to chop you all to death, chop you all to death..." Qian Laowu shouted angrily, extremely furious.
I looked at the dozen or so little brothers standing outside, each with an angry expression on their face. I knew that as long as Qian Guang said a word, they would definitely rush in, no matter what danger was inside. But Qian Guang just glared, not saying a word.
Zhuzi didn't say anything either, just tending to Qian Guang's wounds, but his calmness made him even more terrifying. I actually think Zhuzi is the most frightening person.
"Brother, have you seen these people clearly?" Qian Guang asked me.
I nodded, but I didn't understand what he meant.
Qian Guang said, "That fat pig Zhu is the biggest nightclub owner in Ruili Tianya Dajiao, and that skinny Liu Qiang is the owner of the largest Dai ethnic cultural park. These two are all about wine, meat, wealth, and lust, and one is a gambling addict. They are not scary, but the one who hasn't spoken is the scary one."
I recalled Qian Guang's words and seemed to remember a person who had been sitting next to Seventh Master all along, a middle-aged man with half-white hair and a clean appearance. I asked, "Who is he?"
"His name is Chen Xi, the brains behind Seventh Master, and he runs the hot spring resort together with Seventh Master," Qian Guang said.
I nodded, but I didn't understand why Qian Guang was telling me this.
The car started moving, and no one in the car spoke. We kept driving until we returned to Ruili in the evening. After getting out of the car, we went back to the bar. Brother Guang booked a private room for us. We sat in the room, and Zhuzi opened some drinks for us. We drank in silence.
Qian Guang took a drag from a cigarette, looked at me, and said, "Do you think I would just let this go?"
I looked at Qian Guang and thought he wouldn't. I shook my head, which was my answer. Qian Guang smiled and said, "Of course not, but I can't do anything to him right now. These four people are very wealthy and have many followers, but I really want revenge. The thing I hate the most is being looked down upon. What do you think I should do?"
I looked at Qian Guang, and his eyes were filled with a sinister light. This look terrified me, and the gentle demeanor he had before had completely vanished.
I said, "Making money, once we have enough money, enough power..."
Qian Guang looked at me, his expression very serious, and said, "You're right, but you can't just talk the talk."
I nodded and said, "I understand, I know what to do."
Qian Guang waved his hand and said, "Old Five, don't talk too much in the future. It's not your place to chatter outside."
Qian Laowu was very displeased, but he didn't say anything. Qian Guang stood up and said, "Brother Zhao Fei, relax a bit. Today's events don't amount to a thing. Rest well, and tomorrow we'll go out and wreak havoc."
After he finished speaking, he slapped me hard twice and then left the private room. Qian Laowu stood up, looked me in the eye, and said, "Don't mess this up, or you'll end up in a lot of trouble."
I watched them leave, and I was the only one left in the private room. I felt an urge to cry. I knew that mixing with Qian Guang would lead me into endless darkness, but I didn't expect it to come so soon.
I stood up nervously and paced back and forth. I squatted down and cried hysterically, but there were no tears. I knew it was anxiety; the intense insecurity made my whole body tense. I needed to vent.
I called Xiao Mi and said, "Where are you? No matter where you are, hurry and come to me, I need you, hurry..."
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