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Jufeng and Tong Bailong had just finished their military training in the afternoon, and Andland had not shown up at all. The atmosphere among the four roommates had subtly changed due to the incident at noon, creating a sense of awkwardness that lingered in the air.
As soon as the training ended, Jufeng and Tong Bailong headed to the hospital to visit Xue. After going through a life-and-death ordeal, fate had tightly bound the three of them together. Initially, Jufeng wanted Tong Bailong to perform well at school to secure better treatment, but Andland's manipulations had left Romain feeling disheartened about the school. The suggestion Xue made earlier that morning began to stir up many new thoughts in his mind.
At least after making that choice, Tong Bailong wouldn't have to worry about the burden at home anymore.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Xue's complexion had improved significantly after two or three sessions of nurturing. Seeing his two close brothers, his face shifted from worry to joy instantly.
Xue asked Tong Bailong about some matters at school and was furious upon hearing about Andland's schemes. He then recalled that this young master was causing trouble for Jufeng and Tong Bailong because of a woman. He couldn't help but think of the beautiful woman who visited him in the hospital room and took the opportunity to tease Jufeng a bit. Unable to withstand it, Romain quickly made an excuse to leave and fled to buy food.
After bringing back several bags of meals from the hospital cafeteria, Jufeng was on his way back to Xue's room when he suddenly noticed two suspicious-looking young men hurriedly exiting from the nurse's station. Normally, Romain would not pay attention to such details, but ever since Xue had been injured due to his negligence, he had become unusually cautious. So, he watched as the two young men reached the end of the corridor before heading over to the nurse's station to investigate.
"Excuse me, nurse, could you tell me what those two were here for?"
Having taken care of Xue for some time now, Romain was already familiar with the nurses. The young nurse looked into his clear eyes and felt a flutter in her heart, her cheeks turning slightly red. However, Romain was oblivious to this.
"Oh, they were here to inquire about Xue's ward. By the way, your friend's workplace is really good; they were just asking how they could compensate Xue!"
Romain realized that they claimed to be from Xue's workplace, but Xue was actually self-employed—there was no compensation or workplace involved. Sensing something was off, Romain understood the seriousness of the situation. He hurriedly thanked her and rushed back to Xue's room with the meals.
"Tong Bailong, pack your things; we need to change wards."
As soon as he entered, Romain spoke with a grave expression. Both Xue and Tong Bailong were puzzled by his demeanor. After Romain briefly explained, they too recognized how serious the issue was.
Without further ado, Romain arranged for Xue to be moved to another ward on a different floor. Once everything was settled, Romain still couldn't relax; who could possibly be inquiring about Xue's ward? Avoiding it wasn't a long-term solution.
"Wait, don't worry just yet; I think I might have an idea of who it is," Tong Bailong said.
"Oh?" Jufeng perked up at the words. "Who do you think it is?"
Xue took out his phone from beside the bed and dialed a number, signaling to Jufeng that the answer lay within this call. After a moment, the call connected, and Jufeng realized that on the other end was the younger brother who had initially approached them to take on the role of Red Gang Leader.
"Hello, who is this?"
An impatient voice came through the phone, clearly indicating that this was Xue's first call to Red Gang Brother. Otherwise, given their previous eager demeanor, they would not have been so dismissive.
"This is Xue."
"Xue? I know who Xue... bro! Sorry, sorry, it's my first time taking your call. I apologize for any offense."
Xue had no time for unnecessary chatter and wouldn't dwell on that minor oversight. He cleared his throat deliberately and asked, "Can you check if someone is trying to target me recently? The sooner, the better."
The voice on the other end quickly agreed, promising to look into it before hanging up.
Knowing who was on the other end, Jufeng began to suspect the possible mastermind behind it all. He was already aware of the tangled background of the Red Gang Leader he had killed; the intricate underworld connections would likely keep their trio on edge.
Jufeng chose silence as Xue sighed deeply after ending the call. Tong Bailong, observing their somber expressions and glancing at the untouched food beside them, swallowed nervously and cautiously asked, "Brother Jufeng, should we... still eat?"
...
The wait felt somewhat prolonged. After finishing dinner, Jufeng called Lu Qijia to inform him that they might arrive a bit later in the evening. Just a moment later, Xue's phone rang again.
As he answered, Xue's expression grew serious, maintaining that demeanor until the call ended.
"Feng, it's from Red Wolf Gang. The Red Wolf Gang Leader is a relative of that Dead Man; they are dead set on revenge."
Xue's description was simple, but Jufeng could sense the seriousness of the situation. The Red Wolf Gang was a notorious gang in the university town, infamous for their activities, and they even owned a bar called the Red Wolf Bar, where delinquents often gathered.
Jufeng furrowed his brow. The Red Wolf Gang had at least a hundred members and a steady source of income. Whether through buying, killing, or doing it themselves, they were not easy to deal with. What could be done?
Xue Jian paced back and forth in front of the bed. In his eyes, there was little worry. After hesitating for a moment, he made up his mind and said, "Feng, given my current situation, I definitely can't run away. You and Tong Bailong shouldn't sacrifice yourselves for me. While they haven't come after you yet, you should leave quickly. Knowing both of you in my life is enough for me to die without regrets."
Before Xue could finish his sentence, he noticed Jufeng's gaze fixed intently on him, causing the rest of his words to get stuck in his throat. He felt a bit hesitant to meet Jufeng's eyes.
After a while, Jufeng's expression softened slightly as he helplessly replied, "Why do you have to provoke me? All you're trying to do is get me to agree to become the leader of the Red Gang. But do you know that once we choose this path, there’s no turning back? The underworld is fraught with danger; are you sure you want to take that risk?"
As Jufeng's gaze shifted away, Xue finally caught his breath. Hearing Jufeng's words gave him hope, and he quickly asserted, "Who doesn't take risks in life to succeed? How much can one see by following the rules? With my intellect and your strength along with Tong Bailong's support, why should we worry about carving out our own territory? Feng, right now we have no choice but to walk this path!"
Xue's words struck deep; he realized he was already in too deep and that choosing the underworld was the only way forward.
Perhaps there were other choices if Jufeng went home; then all these problems would cease to exist. But how could Jufeng return home? That was another dead end.
After pondering for a long time, Jufeng finally sighed without giving a direct answer and instead turned to Tong Bailong.
"Tong Bailong, are you willing to choose this path with me? On this road, you may face death at any moment, but similarly, the wealth gained could provide your family with a happy life. Are you willing to entrust your life to Brother Jufeng?"
Tong Bailong had been listening to Xue and Jufeng's rapid exchange of words but didn't fully grasp what they were discussing. He felt the weight of the conversation and knew he couldn't rush into a decision. Now that Brother Jufeng had suddenly asked him such a serious question, he needed to think carefully.
Tong Bailong lowered his head in contemplation for quite some time while Xue and Jufeng respectfully refrained from interrupting him until he was ready to speak.
"Brother Jufeng, although I’m not entirely clear on what’s going on between you and Xue, ever since you offered to help me find a job, I knew you were a good person—just like him. In my life so far, I've never met anyone who treated me as well as you two have or sent such a large sum of money home for me. So I trust you completely. Brother Jufeng, I’m happy being with you; I’ll follow your lead."
Once Tong Bailong finished speaking, the weight that had been hanging over Xue's heart finally lifted. For Jufeng, it was more about being moved than anything else. He hadn't expected this big guy would truly be willing to entrust his life to him.
"Alright! Since Tong Bailong agrees, I will accept the position of leader of the Red Gang. However, the issue with the Red Wolf Gang needs to be resolved urgently. If you can think of a solution, then I will trust you to venture into the underworld with me."
Xue smiled slightly and said, "Since I am willing to support you as the leader of the Red Gang, I naturally have confidence in assisting you. The method is quite simple: whatever strategy we use to subdue the Red Gang, we will apply the same approach to deal with the Red Wolf Gang."
Upon hearing Xue's plan, Jufeng's serious expression finally broke into a smile.
"There's no time to waste. Give me the phone number of the Red Gang Brother; I will contact him and aim for success tonight. Tong Bailong, you stay at the hospital and keep a close watch."
With his thoughts settled, Jufeng's eyes revealed a rare glimmer of ambition, akin to a cheetah eyeing its prey, relishing the moment as if victory was within his grasp.
"Either we don't do it, or if we do, we must give it our all. I despise petty scheming but revel in grand strategies. The three of us will start from Washing City and carve out our own territory."
"Alright, let's go and claim our own land!"
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