Now, before anything has even happened, quite a few people have been injured. How could Hu Zi not be furious?
"Hu Zi, we've found the whereabouts of Yan Kui and his daughter!" Master Li Quan immediately said.
"What?!" Beard's pupils suddenly contracted several times.
"Here's the thing, Beard, we found that kid who helped Yan Kui deal with us last time!" Master Li said quickly.
"Damn! I thought you guys found some valuable clues." The bearded man spat a thick wad of phlegm on the ground. "I already found out about that kid; he works at the Dongxing Casino in Hushi. However, Old Wu has a match against that kid in a week. To ensure the fairness of the match, Old Wu told me not to investigate that kid, so as not to disturb his concentration. Damn, finding that kid isn't a big deal. You need to find where Yan Kui is currently hiding!"
“Beard, listen to me! We don’t know if that kid works at a casino, but we do know that he’s been working for a private company in Huashi! We’ve also found out where he lives. You know, Yan Kui and his daughter are very likely living with that kid!” Master Li explained.
At this moment, Chen Zhenwei interjected, "I just called my cousin and asked her. The tall woman with that guy, who's also his colleague, is named Chen Xian. She lives in Building 14 of the Binghe Residential Area in Huashi. After I saw that guy leave the hotel where my cousin was having her birthday party, he was always walking with Chen Xian. They were very intimate, like a couple! I guess they live together! So..."
"Damn it, Ice River Residential Area!" Beard screamed, then rushed out of the hospital. "Old Wu told me not to touch that kid for now, so I'll just go and arrest Yan Kui and his daughter. That should be fine, right? Ice River Residential Area! Ice River Residential Area!"
Chapter Ninety-Eight: I'm Your Backing!
Chapter Ninety-Eight: I'm Your Backing!
Hu Zi, in the corridor outside the hospital's surgical ward, growled into the phone, "Listen, you there, take some men and head to Binghe Residential Area immediately! Yes, Binghe Residential Area in Huashi! Bring guns! Oh, and just bring Yan Kui and his daughter back to me. As for the others, leave them alone for now..."
After hanging up the phone, Hu Zi's eyes were filled with bloodshot, red light from extreme excitement, and a hysterical smile stretched across his lips. His shoulders even twitched slightly.
"Gaga," the bearded man picked up his pet green parrot from his shoulder and gently stroked its neck feathers, saying in a tender tone, "Xiaoxue, this time, Yan Kui can't escape! Dad, your son can avenge you!"
Of course, tonight, Hu Zi is only dealing with Yan Kui and his daughter. As for Gao Jianfei, Hu Zi will not touch him for the time being.
Firstly, after learning that Gao Jianfei might be Hu Zi's enemy, Wu Youcun instructed Hu Zi not to touch Gao Jianfei or investigate him before the betting began, thus disrupting Gao Jianfei's competitive state. This was because Wu Youcun wanted to win decisively and fairly against Gao Jianfei! He was already brimming with confidence, and if Hu Zi's actions affected Gao Jianfei's performance on the day of the match, Wu Youcun would feel his victory wasn't as impressive, both psychologically and in terms of reputation. Furthermore, Wu Youcun believed Hu Zi didn't need to rush into anything against Gao Jianfei; he figured Gao Jianfei would obediently cut off his hands after the match ended in a week. No rush. No need to rush.
Furthermore, Hu Zi isn't stupid. Gao Jianfei has already applied to the World Gambling Association for the World Ranking Challenge and received approval. This means that if anything happens to Gao Jianfei during the competition period, or if it's discovered he was murdered, the World Gambling Association, including the Song family, the world's leading referee family, will intervene and investigate Gao Jianfei's death relentlessly!
Although Hu Zi's family wielded considerable influence in the United States and had intricate connections with local underworld forces, he dared not provoke the World Gambling Association!
"Okay, Yan Kui and his daughter will go first. We'll deal with that 'Little Gao' later. In short, none of them will escape!" The bearded man's face was full of a smug smile, and then he scurried back into the ward where Master Li and Master Chen were staying.
Hu Zi found a chair, sat down, lit a cigar, and started smoking.
Both Master Chen and Master Li were very respectful and dared not say anything more.
Chen Zhenwei, with his head bowed and eyes downcast, quickly stood up and said, "Brother Beard, let me peel an apple for you."
“Hey you…” Bearded man glanced at Chen Zhenwei, “Get out of here. Oh, and go outside and peel apples. Peel 100 apples before you come back in. I’ll come out and check later. If you don’t have enough, I’ll find a few burly men to play with your asshole. I’ll call it anal sex. Hehe.”
Chen Zhenwei was so frightened that his hair stood on end. He grabbed several bags of apples, took a fruit knife, and ran out of the ward covered in dust.
Master Chen smiled awkwardly, "Beard, don't scare my son."
"Pfft," the bearded man exhaled a smoke ring and laughed loudly, "Just kidding! I've invested about 5,000 yuan in your G Province folk martial arts community this year. That's more than 10 times the allowance the G Province 'government' gives you, right? What, can't I even joke around?"
Both Master Chen and Master Li sighed at the same time, their eyes conveying a sense of obligation and dependence.
"Right, let's get down to business," the bearded man's expression gradually turned serious. "Dozens of you were injured at the same time... I want to ask, who injured you? Xiao Gao? Him alone?"
Immediately, both Master Chen and Master Li wore expressions of shame. A full three seconds passed before Master Li, with a bitter face, said, "It was...it was someone, the kid who stood up for Yan Kui last time. He's very skilled, much better than us, and the style he uses is very similar to the Huang family's Shadowless Kick!"
"Shadowless Kick? Wasn't that technique supposed to be lost?" The bearded man raised his thick eyebrows.
“Yes, the Huang family was originally a prominent martial arts family in our G province. However, it is said that several decades ago, members of the Huang family migrated abroad, and as a result, the Shadowless Kick technique was lost to the martial arts world of Z country. And this time… well, whatever that kid used, his martial arts skills are really high, extremely high.” Master Li said with a worried expression.
"Hmm, so you mean you guys can't handle him?" Bearded muttered, stroking his beard. "Thirty-odd people, all taken down by one guy. Hmm, I see. That kid's really good, and he seems to have learned some kind of lost technique. So what do we do?" He asked the two humiliated boxers.
Both boxers, Li and Chen, were extremely embarrassed and speechless.
After a while, Master Chen tentatively suggested, "How about we, Lao Li, Lao Su, and a few others, go together and invite fellow practitioners from the folk martial arts community in G Province to come and deal with that kid? What do you think of this, Hu Zi?"
"Pfft..." Bearded man burst into laughter, his laughter filled with sarcasm. "Forget it! With your skills, how many powerful helpers can you possibly invite to help you out? Forget it, let me arrange it! Damn it, luckily I have plenty of funds on hand, I can invite any expert I want! Folk martial arts masters from other provinces, underground boxing masters, even foreign martial artists... Hehe, but even if that kid is good at fighting, how can he fight with his hands cut off? I'll wait a week before we talk about it."
Glacier Community.
Gao Jianfei, Chen Xian, and Yan Kui had already packed their luggage.
Gao Jianfei only had a few changes of clothes; Chen Xian didn't bring much either, just a few clothes and some miscellaneous items; Yan Kui carried his wooden piggy bank.
Fortunately, the house was rented by Chen Xian, so none of the large items belonged to her. Moving temporarily couldn't be more convenient.
Then, Gao Jianfei quickly said, "Alright, I have some money on me anyway, so let's not bring anything unnecessary. We can buy those things after we settle down. Let's go now!"
Just now, Gao Jianfei called Chen Yaohui and asked him to arrange a safe place to stay in Hushi.
Of course, in this situation, Gao Jianfei could only ask Chen Yaohui for help. As for Tang Bao and Feilong, Gao Jianfei would not take the initiative to contact them for help unless absolutely necessary.
Gao Jianfei handed his luggage to Yan Kui to keep safe, and then carried Xiaoxiao on his back.
Xiaoxiao obediently climbed onto Gao Jianfei's back and couldn't help but ask, "Brother Fei, why are we in such a hurry to move?"
"Heh, Xiaoxiao, that bearded man has a lot of influence. If we delay until tomorrow, we'll probably run into a lot more trouble." Gao Jianfei carried Xiaoxiao on his back and walked outside. "That bearded man and his gang have guns."
Yan Kui and Chen Xian followed closely behind Gao Jianfei.
After going downstairs, the group quickly left the Ice River residential area, hailed a taxi, and sped away.
Shortly after Gao Jianfei and his group left the Binghe Residential Area, several black Audi sedans drove directly into the area. A dozen burly men jumped out of the cars, each with a bulging waistband, clearly carrying firearms. As soon as they got out, they growled in low voices, "Building 14, we're going to search there immediately!"
Gao Jianfei and his group took a car and drove directly from Huashi to Hushi.
Brilliant Avenue.
The refuge that Chen Yaohui arranged for Gao Jianfei was a business hotel on Huihuang Avenue.
After getting out of the car, Chen Yaohui had already personally led several henchmen to wait for him at the entrance of the business hotel.
"Jianfei!" As soon as Chen Yaohui saw Gao Jianfei, he immediately rushed across the street to greet him. "Jianfei, I've arranged a hotel for you. Don't worry, it's absolutely safe. This is Dongxing's territory. Huihuang Avenue is an area that the entire Dongxing gang values. So, you can be completely at ease about your safety when staying at a hotel on Huihuang Avenue."
Chen Yaohui, being sensible, didn't pry into Gao Jianfei's troubles.
"Brother Yaohui." Chen Xian greeted Chen Yaohui politely, and then ran towards the hotel with Gao Jianfei.
In a suite at that business hotel.
A high-end suite. Five bedrooms, two living rooms, two bathrooms, a small gym, a media room, and an outdoor garden.
"Hmm, the environment here is not bad." Gao Jianfei put Xiaoxiao on the sofa, and together with Chen Xian, they simply put away their luggage. Then, Gao Jianfei handed Chen Yaohui a cigarette, and the two stood on the balcony smoking.
"Yaohui, you didn't even ask me what happened before you took me in so readily. What if I've offended some powerful force that even you wouldn't dare to offend?" Gao Jianfei said half-jokingly.
Indeed, based on Gao Jianfei's intuition, he clearly thought Hu Zi was one step ahead of Chen Yaohui in terms of power!
Of course, in Hushi, Chen Yaohui is a local bigwig, which is an advantage.
Chen Yaohui chuckled. "Jianfei, why are we saying all this between brothers? You've saved me several times and protected the Dongxing Casino. To be honest, no matter what trouble you encounter or what enemies you make, I, Chen Yaohui, and the entire Dongxing Casino, will stand by you! Let's all stand together!" His words carried a sense of righteous indignation. While sincere, they also carried other implications. Chen Yaohui thought to himself, Jianfei is Young Master Feng's friend, and Young Master Feng values Jianfei highly. If anything were to happen to Jianfei, Young Master Feng would undoubtedly intervene upon hearing the news. By siding with Jianfei now, he was indirectly currying favor with Young Master Feng!
"Heh, Jianfei, I'd love for you to offend even more powerful forces, because that would be more beneficial to me and to the whole of Dongxing!" Chen Yaohui thought to himself.
The greater the power that Gao Jianfei offends, the more desperately Chen Yaohui will protect him, and the more Feng Shao will value Chen Yaohui!
Furthermore, the battle between Gao Jianfei and Wu Youcun seven days later will be the battle that determines the fate of Dongxing. Just for this reason, Chen Yaohui must protect Gao Jianfei at all costs.
Therefore, Chen Yaohui must treat Gao Jianfei well, there's no question about that!
"Well, Jianfei, don't worry about anything else. Just know that I, Chen Yaohui, and thousands of brothers in Dongxing are your support, and that's enough!" Chen Yaohui said earnestly.
Chapter Ninety-Nine: Hearing Test Level 2 Ghost!
Chapter Ninety-Nine: Hearing Test Level 2 Ghost!
Chen Yaohui gave Gao Jianfei a brief exchange, telling him to call him if he encountered any trouble, and that he would do his best to help. Afterward, Chen Yaohui led his men away.
"Xiao Gao, what about that person just now?" Yan Kui asked, sitting comfortably on the high-end leather sofa.
"Chen Yaohui, the person in charge of the city's underground forces," Gao Jianfei introduced briefly.
"Hiss!" Yan Kui gasped. "Xiao Gao, you've got some serious connections! Even people like that treat you with such respect. That's impressive, truly impressive... But Xiao Gao, we're getting involved with people like that. Won't that cause trouble later? You're young, and there are some things you don't understand. Let me tell you, those underground guys are all ruthless and can turn on you faster than flipping through a book. They're nice to you because you're useful. Once you're no longer useful, they'll discard you like a cunning rabbit after it's dead... Xiao Gao, you need to be careful."
"Heh, Uncle Yan, I naturally understand the stakes you're talking about," Gao Jianfei said with a calm smile. "However, Uncle Yan, you must understand one thing: without the help of the underground forces, we would be constantly on the run when facing the bandits. Therefore... consider it a mutual benefit!"
Gao Jianfei naturally wouldn't tell Yan Kui about gambling for Dongxing. After chatting casually with Yan Kui for a few minutes, Gao Jianfei settled everyone in.
The amenities in this apartment were ten or even a hundred times better than Chen Xian's cramped quarters. It was spacious, bright, and luxurious. Wang Wei and Yan Kui each had their own room; Chen Xian and Xiao Xiao shared a room.
Before going to bed, Gao Jianfei called Chen Xian into the living room and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Xiao Xian, I've completely ruined your normal life. Starting tomorrow, we probably won't be able to go to work at Alice Company anymore. But don't worry, I'll have Yaohui and Hushi find you a new job. If you don't want to go to work, you can stay at the hotel to take care of Xiao Xiao, and I... I'll pay your salary, okay?"
Chen Xian smiled calmly, "Heh, Jianfei, it's really nothing. My monthly salary at Alice Company is 6,000 to 8,000. I believe that with my abilities, it won't be difficult for me to find a job with a similar income in Hushi. So, don't worry about me. Tomorrow, I'll call Manager Huang to complete the resignation procedures."
"Okay." Gao Jianfei nodded. "Alright, let's do it this way. Oh, and Xiaoxian, remember, you absolutely mustn't tell Manager Huang where we're staying now."
"Yes, I understand, Jianfei. Don't worry." Chen Xian nodded obediently.
After speaking, Chen Xian smiled at Gao Jianfei again, appearing very docile, like a submissive wife who completely obeys her husband. She stood up from the sofa and returned to her room to rest.
A sudden thought struck Gao Jianfei, and he blurted out, "Xiao Xian, don't worry, I... I'll take care of you!"
Chen Xian's delicate body suddenly froze, her heart trembling. However, she did not turn around, afraid that Gao Jianfei would see her excited and joyful appearance. So, she hummed in agreement and returned to her bedroom.
Gao Jianfei smoked a cigarette in the living room, rubbing his temples, his thoughts racing...
As things stand, as long as Gao Jianfei stays in Hushi City, with the protection of Dongxing and Chen Yaohui, he doesn't need to fear Hu Zi's various investigations too much. Even if Hu Zi's power is great, this isn't his territory, and he can't openly conduct a crackdown. What Gao Jianfei is truly worried about is the bet with Wu Youcun. If he loses this match, not only will Gao Jianfei risk losing his hand, but the entire Dongxing gang will collapse! At that point, not to mention anything else, Hu Zi could also use the opportunity to deal with Gao Jianfei!
One more thing, Gao Jianfei's appearance on Feilong's side is a bit difficult to explain!
Getting a job at Alice Company was arranged personally by Feilong. Gao Jianfei's arrival in G Province from the mainland was also arranged by his father through connections with Tang Bao, Feilong, and others.
Now, Gao Jianfei and Alice have been working for less than a month and haven't even received their wages yet, but they want to resign. What will Feilong think about this?
"Sigh...so many troubles! Oh well, don't think too much about it, just take it one step at a time!" Gao Jianfei was also very troubled. He tried not to think about anything. He turned on the virtual display screen and browsed through it casually.
The progress of piecing together the soul of the level 2 ghost Feng Heng is 67%.
That means Gao Jianfei will be able to meet Feng Heng in person around noon tomorrow. Gao Jianfei is full of anticipation for this.
night.
Flower market.
Fengming Mountain upscale residential community. Feilong's luxury mansion.
In the open-air garden.
Feilong's wife, He Wanjun, was sitting on a swing, laughing as she answered a phone call... "Oh, Sister Bi, you're going to Chicago next month? Sigh, what charity fundraising is so important? Okay, okay, go ahead, but you won't be able to come to my mother-in-law's 70th birthday party, what a pity... Okay, Sister Bi. What? You're asking me what fun things have happened to me lately?"
As she spoke, He Wanjun's eyes flickered, and although it was just a phone call, her expression seemed hesitant to speak.
Just then, Feilong, dressed in his pajamas, strolled leisurely out of the villa and laughed loudly, "Wife, who are you talking to on the phone?"
He Wanjun quickly glanced at her husband, then said into the phone, "Hehe, Sister Bi, what fun things could possibly happen? It's the same old story! Every day I go shopping, go to the salon to get my hair done, get a face mask, and aromatherapy, then go home to take care of the kids, cook for my husband, and be filial to my mother-in-law. It's just that kind of mundane life. Heh, that's right, a simple life is the best, Sister Bi, you're right. Sigh... Sister Bi, why are you suddenly so sentimental? Sigh, we were having such a good chat, Sister Bi, what's wrong? Uh... missing your son? Well... okay, Sister Bi, think about something else. My husband's here, I'll call you later."
Feilong sat down on the swing next to He Wanjun, smiled, and said, "Wife, it's so late, who are you chatting with so enthusiastically?"
He Wanjun hung up the phone, looking at Feilong with a hint of resentment. "Husband, I really don't understand why we absolutely can't tell Sister Bi about Jianfei? You're not a woman, you've never been a mother, you'll never understand the torment and suffering a mother endures every day for over a decade or two, missing her own son! You'll never understand!"