Chapter 656: Chapter 655: Fight Evil with Evil

provincial city, Fourth Master Zhou.

As soon as the steward heard this, he immediately gasped.

A person’s reputation casts a long shadow.

Fourth Master’s reputation was notable in the provincial city, and many people in Lan County had heard of him.

This reputation was deliberately crafted by Fourth Master—his brother had died, leaving his sister-in-law a lone woman raising two children; too prominent a reputation wouldn’t be good for them three.

The incident with Zhang Changjiang must not happen again.

Therefore, let him, a lonely man, shoulder these bad reputations.

In the past year, many people in the provincial city had forgotten that Bai Bo had a wife. Zheng Lirong faded out of sight, only those close knew that Fourth Brother always respected his sister-in-law, no less than his own mother.

Three minutes after Fourth Master introduced himself, the casino’s boss hurried over.

“Fourth Master, Fourth Master.”

He clasped his hands, his face all smiles, and moved closer to Fourth Master to cheerfully ask, “Fourth Master, if there’s anything, just tell me.”

Fourth Master glanced at him, asking, “Nothing much, just paying back my brother’s debt.”

The casino boss’s surname was Shi, named Shi Wanyuan, a name that succinctly expressed his father’s expectations of him, and the casino was the inheritance left by his father.

“What do you mean by that, Fourth Master’s brother is my brother as well; how can we talk money when brothers play? I don’t know which of Fourth Master’s brothers is…”

Shi Wanyuan naturally knew he hadn’t really issued a debt of ten thousand; he speculated that perhaps Fourth Master’s brother took the excuse of repaying to ask for more from his family—such occurrences weren’t rare; his place was not lacking people hoping to turn their luck around.

He wanted to establish a connection with Fourth Master; this was truly a big leg to hug on to. Once secured, he was confident he could expand his casino to the provincial city.

As for the money?

What money?

Could this even be considered a debt?

This was an opportunity delivered right to his door!

Shi Wanyuan respectfully lit a cigarette for Fourth Master, whispered, “Fourth Master, you’re an old hand in this business, these small tricks of mine can’t escape your eyes. This time, it’s the brother who didn’t see clearly, it’s like family not recognizing family, give me a break, will it work?”

Fourth Master looked at him sideways, sneering, “Do I need your measly thousand or two thousand?”

“Not at all, not at all,” Shi Wanyuan lightly slapped his own mouth twice, “I spoke out of turn, Fourth Master please don’t mind.”

Fourth Master stayed silent for a long while, then said, “Credit to you for recognizing this.”

Shi Wanyuan’s face lit up, his eyes exceptionally bright.

Then, Fourth Master took a couple of puffs of cigarette, silent for a long while before he said, “My old man had instructed, our family must not involve in gambling, I’m not here for you, mainly to deal with that cretin, just to mention in passing—to not let him in if he comes again, if he dares to bother you, kick him out, just leave him his life.”

“Yeah, yeah, whatever you say, Fourth Master!”

“Oh right, there’s another thing,” Fourth Master said, “Didn’t you take a young wife’s golden bracelet a few days ago?”

“Ah, indeed, that did happen, her husband owes money and won’t pay…what’s up? Fourth Master, you know Li Gang?” Shi Wanyuan looked at Fourth Master’s expression, somewhat nervous.

“It’s not her husband that concerns me, but her brother has a bit of connection with my brother.” Fourth Master said, “Men’s issues should be settled among men, what do you say?”

“Absolutely! Actually, I didn’t care much for that scoundrel Li Gang either, I was even planning to quietly return the girl’s bracelet after he repaid his debt, to spare the Old Li Family any worries!”

Shi Wanyuan said pleasingly, quickly ordering someone to fetch the already sold golden bracelet and presented it with both hands: “Since Fourth Master is here, then I won’t go over anymore, to avoid startling the big sister.”

“Done, I owe you for this.” Fourth Master took the bracelet, patted Shi Wanyuan on the shoulder, “Look me up when you’re in the provincial city.”

Shi Wanyuan was overjoyed, nodding continuously: “Fourth Master, what’s the name of our brother? So I can take good care of him too!”

“He’s called Zhou…”

“Before Laosi could finish his words, suddenly a voice came from outside: ‘The Public Security is here!'”

“Shi Wanyuan hadn’t reacted yet when he was abruptly grabbed by the collar by Laosi: ‘You dare to scheme against me?'”

“Shi Wanyuan’s face changed drastically, not sure if he was more scared by the Public Security or intimidated by Laosi, he shook his head desperately: ‘No, no, Fourth Master, how could a small loan shark like me dare to report to the Public Security?'”

“What’s going on then?” Laosi’s expression suddenly changed, still holding onto him tightly.”

“Shi Wanyuan was sweating profusely: ‘I don’t know! I’ve been targeted by the Public Security in the past few days, this place is even a new hideout, I… Can we run first, Fourth Master?'”

Laosi gave a cold snort, released him, and casually slapped him: “If I find out it was your people who reported to the Public Security, your entire family won’t die a good death.”

“After that, Laosi and his brothers swiftly kicked open the window and jumped out.”

“Shi Wanyuan was left reeling from the slap, the caretaker helped him to also climb out the window, but they were a few steps too slow and got caught up by the Public Security that surrounded them.”

“Stop! Run further and we’ll shoot!”

“Shi Wanyuan looked ahead, not seeing his beloved boss Fourth Master Zhou, then looked around, not seeing any officer catching him, he finally breathed a sigh of relief—no matter what, since Fourth Master has escaped, he probably won’t hold a grudge against him now!”

“He tugged at the caretaker and whispered: ‘Don’t mention that Fourth Master was here, to death do not say it!'”

“‘He’s trying to impress Huaxia here.'”

“In a small courtyard separated by just a wall from the arrest of Shi Wanyuan, Lin Nianhe remarked thoughtfully.”

“Laosi burst into laughter upon hearing this, commenting: ‘Stupid.'”

“If he couldn’t see through this little thing and yet still roam around the village, it only goes to show that the folk of Lan County are naïve and there’s a shortage of conmen.”

“‘Thanks, Fourth Brother.'” Lin Nianhe turned around and thanked Laosi with a smile.”

“‘No need to thank me, you are like a sister to my sister-in-law, just like my own sister, no need for thanks over such a trivial matter,’ Laosi said, ‘Outsiders might blindly praise me without knowing the full situation, you don’t have to join them in their folly.'”

“He had finally figured her out, Lin Nianhe dealt in both the shady and the upright strategies; you play dirty with her, she calls the Public Security on you; you deal straightforwardly, she finds thugs to sort you out.”

“She always makes sure her hands remain clean, putting anyone who wishes to mess with her in a difficult position.”

“Such a person, better not to provoke.”

“‘Hahaha, alright, then I won’t stand on ceremony with you, Fourth Brother,’ Lin Nianhe said, ‘I won’t involve you in the remaining issues to avoid causing you trouble by gossipers, let’s head back to the village. The brothers will stay at the guesthouse for today, I have arranged everything.'”

“‘Okay, I’ll follow your arrangements.'”

“Laosi followed Lin Nianhe back to Ten Miles Team, and the two searched half the team, finally finding Bai Xiaojun who was digging a hole in the river with Wu Genmao and Cao Shijian to fish.”

“Laosi: ‘No wonder this kid doesn’t like returning to the city.'”

“The fish that fell onto the ice surface soon got covered in a layer of frost; Bai Xiaojun, holding the fish and not minding the fishy smell, was as happy as a naive child in a wealthy family.”

“‘Xiao Jun.’ Lin Nianhe couldn’t stand it anymore and called out to him.”

“Bai Xiaojun didn’t turn around, and first yelled, ‘Sister Hehe,’ then turned and saw Laosi, immediately smiling even more brightly.”

“‘Uncle Four!'”

“Bai Xiaojun holding the big fish sprinted straight into Laosi’s arms.”

“Laosi: ‘…!'”

“He quickly blocked Bai Xiaojun’s forehead with his hand, saving his own clothes.”

“‘Uncle Four!’ Bai Xiaojun looked at him eagerly, ‘Why haven’t you come to see me for so long?'”

“Laosi: ‘Put the fish down before you talk.'”

“‘Uncle Four, come over, I’ll grill this fish for you!'”

“‘Hehehe, your mom is still waiting for me to return and report, better to skip the fish.'”