Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
The girls were quite obedient; after the crow finished speaking, they giggled and turned to leave.
The crow glanced at Old Maozi standing on the ground and said softly, "You can go out too. If anything comes up, I'll let you know."
Old Maozi nodded in agreement, looking as docile as a child, much like a mouse in the presence of a cat.
Bing Tianyi could understand this; in society, especially in the underworld, authority was indispensable. The most direct expression of authority was the attitude of one's subordinates towards their leader.
Once Old Maozi left, the crow smiled and asked Bing Tianyi, "Kid, I didn't scare you, did I?"
"No," Bing Tianyi replied, though he thought to himself that he had nearly been scared to death. Others might not realize it, but he knew that if he lost control today and ended up in a relationship with a woman, it would be minor compared to the fact that he could end up in serious trouble.
The crow chuckled, took a bottle of red wine from the side, opened it, and poured himself a glass while looking at Bing Tianyi. "Want some?"
"Thanks, but I can't drink alcohol lately," Bing Tianyi replied candidly.
The crow nodded and didn't insist. After taking a small sip, he set down his goblet and turned to stare intently at Bing Tianyi. "What you said to me that night—was it your own idea or did A-Kun put you up to it?"
"Do you think I'm on the same side as Brother Kun?" Bing Tianyi asked curiously.
The crow leaned back on the sofa and laughed. "A-Kun is always bringing those little thugs from Vocational School to mess around on Wenchang Road, right?"
"I'm sorry, I'm a student from No. 1 High School."
As soon as he finished speaking, the crow suddenly turned his head and laughed. "I didn't expect you to be such a good student!"
"My grades aren't that great; I barely got into No. 1 High School," Bing Tianyi replied honestly.
"To be honest, anyone who can get into the first high school is a good student. Back in my day, I was also a student there, but later I got mixed up in society and abandoned my studies," the Crow said with a hearty laugh as he leaned back on the sofa without any airs.
Bing Tianyi had never really thought about such a scene before. After all, in his mind, those big brothers in society were usually loud and brash, quick to curse. But this guy in front of him, while his appearance instilled fear, spoke with a tone that seemed quite cultured.
"Big brother, you really know how to joke. I suppose you never regret it now, do you?" Bing Tianyi asked with a smile.
"Of course I regret it, but there's nothing I can do about it. It's like playing chess; one wrong move and you lose the whole game."
"But I think you're a big winner," Bing Tianyi said after a brief pause, then continued, "It's just that..."
At this point, Bing Tianyi stopped abruptly. The Crow, curious, asked, "Just what?"
"Just that it depends on the perspective from which you view it," Bing Tianyi replied earnestly with a smile.
Hearing this, the Crow chuckled and asked Bing Tianyi curiously, "Then go ahead and tell me; analyze it for me."
"If I say something wrong, big brother, please don't get angry," Bing Tianyi said with a hint of concern in his eyes.
Upon hearing this, the Crow laughed heartily and said, "Do you think it's necessary to get angry with a kid like you?"
Bing Tianyi nodded and murmured, "That's true. Well then, I'll speak frankly. If we consider your career and family aspects, you are indeed a big winner. I think not many of your classmates back then are wealthier than you now. But in terms of knowledge and mindset, you are a failure. If I'm not mistaken, what you want most right now is a college diploma, right?"
After Bing Tianyi finished speaking, the Crow clapped his hands and laughed: "Good kid, you're absolutely right. You look to be around sixteen or seventeen; how come you speak and act like someone in their twenties?"
"I just think a lot," Bing Tianyi replied straightforwardly.
"Alright then, enough small talk. I have some matters to attend to this afternoon. Now let me ask you one question: what you told me that night was truly your own thoughts? No one instructed you?" The Crow's expression suddenly turned serious as he looked at Bing Tianyi intently.
"Of course; I can guarantee it with my life," Bing Tianyi said clearly and firmly.
The Crow nodded thoughtfully for a moment before asking, "Do you know where A-Kun is hiding right now?"
"I can't tell you that for the time being, but I can assure you that he will appear in the county town tomorrow," Bing Tianyi hesitated for a while before responding to the Crow.
However, after saying this, Bing Tianyi quickly asked, "Big Brother, do you still want to continue fighting with Brother Kun?"
"A-Kun is young; I should have taken on more responsibility for many things. But I didn't expect this kid to be misled and openly oppose me. However, as long as he can recognize his mistakes in time, I will let this matter go," the Crow said with a sigh of resignation.
At this moment, Bing Tianyi was unsure whether the Crow was speaking truthfully. His biggest concern was that the Crow might be trying to trick him into revealing A-Kun's hiding place.
To be safe, Bing Tianyi smiled and said, "Actually, I've heard that Crow Brother is a reasonable person. Today, Tianyi sees it for himself; it's indeed well-deserved."
"Alright, stop flattering me. Since you're studying at Yizhong, focus on your studies and aim for college in the future," the Crow said seriously as he looked at Bing Tianyi.
Hearing this made Bing Tianyi feel somewhat touched. A big brother from society was now having such an earnest conversation with him; in his twenty-plus years of life, he had never imagined something like this would happen.
Feeling moved, he quickly nodded in agreement.
Just then, Old Maozi knocked on the door from outside and whispered, "Big Brother, Bai Jie is here."
Upon hearing this, the Crow suddenly furrowed his brow, and his expression became serious.
After a few seconds, he quietly said, "Let her in."
As soon as the Crow finished speaking, Bing Tianyi quickly stood up and smiled, "Big Brother, if you have things to attend to, please go ahead. I can visit you another day."
"Go ahead."
Bing Tianyi turned and walked toward the door. Just as he reached it, he was surprised to see Bai Jie enter alone.
Upon seeing Bai Jie, Bing Tianyi suddenly stopped in his tracks, reached out, and grabbed her arm, filled with surprise as he asked, "Little brat, what are you doing here?"
"Sister Bai, hello," Bing Tianyi said with a smile.
Although Bing Tianyi felt an indescribable sensation upon seeing Bai Jie, he knew that no matter who he encountered at his age, it was always good to be polite.
Bai Jie smiled and touched Bing Tianyi's cheek before saying, "Little brat, that idea the other day was yours, right?"
"Yes, is there a problem?" Bing Tianyi continued to ask.
"Not really, but you should remember my favor," Bai Jie said with a smile.
At the same time, Crow stood up in the room and politely smiled at Bai Jie, saying, "Since Sister Bai knows my brother here, let's sit down and chat together."
Bing Tianyi was surprised that Crow would show such respect to a woman running a hair salon. In his astonishment, Bai Jie laughed and said, "Crow, wait a moment before discussing our matters."
After Bai Jie finished speaking, Bing Tianyi looked at her and asked, "What favor?"
In fact, Bing Tianyi always felt that the eight hundred thousand Wang Bing lost that day was entirely due to his own efforts in winning it back. So when Bai Jie mentioned the word "favor," he naturally didn't understand.
However, what Bai Jie said next made Bing Tianyi realize that he might have been truly mistaken.
"Little brat, do you really think that Wang Bing's money was won back because you chose the feng shui for him?" Bai Jie said as she turned around and sat down on the nearby sofa.
Bing Tianyi was taken aback; he touched his head and gasped in shock before quickly asking, "Sister Bai, how did you know about this?"
"Alright, I will find you again when I have the chance. But please tell Wang Bing to behave well as a teacher at school. If I find out he's doing things like gambling again, I'll have someone cut off his hands," Bai Jie said in the same tone as before. However, from her gaze, Bing Tianyi could completely confirm that this woman meant what she said.
"I understand," Bing Tianyi nodded.
"Go ahead," Bai Jie said, gently patting Bing Tianyi on the back of his neck.
Bing Tianyi was filled with curiosity, but he also knew that this was not the right time to investigate further. With that thought in mind, he turned to thank her and hurried out the door.
Once outside the establishment, Bing Tianyi felt the autumn breeze and noticed it was a bit chilly. He tightened his clothes and headed toward the city center.
On Saturday, Father Bing and Mother Bing were busy at their small stall. Perhaps it was because they didn't add any additives to their filling, or maybe it was due to the generous portions and great taste of their Wontons. They had gained quite a few regular customers in a short time since setting up their stall in the county.
Bing Tianyi arrived at his parents' stall and began helping them with the business, doing so with great familiarity.
Time passed quickly, and soon it was just past four o'clock. Bing Tianyi had just ordered himself a bowl of vegetarian Wontons and was about to dig in when someone suddenly slapped him on the shoulder.
He initially thought it was a classmate from school, but when he turned around, he found Brother Kun standing behind him with a big smile on his face.
"Brother Kun, it's Saturday! What brings you here?" Bing Tianyi asked hurriedly.
"Come on, big brother is treating you to something nice," Brother Kun said as he pulled Bing Tianyi up, ready to leave.
Father Bing saw this and quickly approached with a smile, asking, "Young man, are you looking for my son…"
Before Father Bing could finish his sentence, Brother Kun politely interjected with a smile, "Uncle, I'm your son's friend. I may have caused some trouble recently; I hope you don't mind."
Comment 0 Comment Count