CHAPTER 1010: CHAPTER 1010: XIANG YU BREAKS INTO THE MILITARY DISTRICT TO RESCUE PEOPLE

In Gao Mantang’s view, Xiang Yu is a capable person. Although he didn’t know the other party’s specific identity, he thought that Xiang Yu shouldn’t be doing too badly in society.

Tie Zhuzi follows Xiang Yu, and since Xiang Yu isn’t doing badly, Tie Zhuzi shouldn’t be too far off either. But looking at Tie Zhuzi’s outfit, he doesn’t seem like a wealthy person.

A salary of five thousand a month isn’t considered very low in society; an average white-collar worker earns about this much.

Moreover, Tie Zhuzi doesn’t seem like someone with much education, so this salary should allow for comfortable living.

Unexpectedly, Tie Zhuzi laughed after hearing about the five thousand salary and said, "So your salaries are that low."

Hearing this, Gao Mantang realized that the kid was dissatisfied with the salary. He quickly said, "Five thousand five hundred, I can’t go any higher. Any more would exceed the budget."

"How about six thousand?" Tie Zhuzi said.

"Deal." Gao Mantang immediately struck the table and agreed.

Tie Zhuzi, on the other hand, was there, whispering to himself, "Six thousand a month, five thousand on food, and the remaining thousand isn’t even enough for dating."

Although Tie Zhuzi’s voice was low, both people heard it. Gao Mantang was speechless, looking at Tie Zhuzi’s naive demeanor—this kid sure had lots of thoughts.

"How much were you paid before, that six thousand isn’t enough for you?" Gao Mantang asked suspiciously.

In Gao Mantang’s opinion, Tie Zhuzi was about to boast; he probably wanted more.

"I didn’t have a salary before." Tie Zhuzi mumbled.

Gao Mantang and Gao Zhitao were both stunned. How did he live without a salary?

Through this time spent with Tie Zhuzi, Gao Zhitao discovered that the kid spent money lavishly. When they hung out, he never asked about the cost and just swiped his card. Now he was curious about how much money Tie Zhuzi actually had.

"No salary, where did your money come from?" Gao Mantang finally couldn’t help but ask.

"I don’t know either. Anyway, the balance on the card increases each month." Tie Zhuzi glanced at the dishes on the table and said, "Can we get another roasted chicken?"

Gao Mantang was somewhat speechless. This kid had too large an appetite; no wonder he spent five thousand a month just on food.

"What, the balance on your card increases every month?" Gao Zhitao said, very surprised, then began to search Tie Zhuzi’s pockets.

Tie Zhuzi quickly pushed Gao Zhitao away, then said, "Even if you take it, it’s useless since you don’t know the password."

Gao Mantang frowned and asked, "Then how much is it each month?"

In his view, even if the amount increased each month, it shouldn’t be too much. After all, he was always with Xiang Yu, so it was normal to give him a salary.

"Hundreds of thousands, but I’m not sure." Tie Zhuzi replied nonchalantly.

At this time, the roasted chicken Tie Zhuzi ordered arrived, and he started eating without hesitation.

Gao Mantang and Gao Zhitao were dumbfounded, standing there, wondering if this was a joke. They had thought Tie Zhuzi was dirt poor, but it turned out he was actually loaded.

"No way, where did you get so much money?" Gao Mantang began frowning, looking at Tie Zhuzi, "What does Xiang Yu actually do?"

Gao Mantang had already suspected Xiang Yu. Now thinking back, this kid could very well be a spy or something; only such groups have this kind of money.

"Why do you care about what he does?" Gao Zhitao moved closer to Tie Zhuzi and chuckled, "Old Tie, the moment I first saw you, I knew we’d definitely be good brothers, sharing both hardships and blessings."

"Really?" Tie Zhuzi was gnawing on a chicken leg.

"Of course, everyone knows I’m the most loyal guy out there," Gao Zhitao said, then leaned in to Tie Zhuzi and smiled, "Where shall we go to have fun later?"

"Wait a bit, my butt itches, scratch it for me." Tie Zhuzi said, sticking his butt out.

Gao Zhitao: "..."

Just as the group was talking, while Gao Mantang was trying every means to persuade Tie Zhuzi, a guard hurriedly came in.

"Report, someone just came over and said they’ve caught someone trespassing in the military zone, claiming to want to see you," the guard said.

"Trespassing in the military zone?" Gao Mantang frowned and then thought that it must be Xiang Yu.

"Let’s go check it out," Gao Mantang said, then put on a thick coat and walked outside.

At that moment, he felt a bit emotional, realizing that Xiang Yu is indeed a person who values loyalty. He had mentioned capturing Tie Zhuzi, and now Xiang Yu came immediately. If they hadn’t been the ones causing the trouble, handing him over to a friend would have been nice.

Tie Zhuzi didn’t want to go initially, but Gao Zhitao dragged him along to head outside.

Currently, Xiang Yu and Xiaoxuan were driving a truck, blocked there, with a group of soldiers surrounding them with guns in their hands.

The soldiers didn’t know what was in the truck, so they just stayed vigilant without approaching.

Upon hearing Xiang Yu’s request to see Gao Mantang, they quickly reported it to him.

About ten minutes later, a military vehicle hurriedly drove over from the distance. As soon as it stopped, a voice shouted loudly.

"Xiang Yu, I knew it was you. Why didn’t you run away? Coming back to surrender?" Gao Mantang shouted.

He had already determined that Xiang Yu was fleeing out of guilt. Coming back now was only because of Tie Zhuzi.

Seeing Gao Mantang arrive, Xiang Yu jumped off the vehicle and approached Gao Mantang with a cold face, "Where’s Zhuzi?"

Several people around Gao Mantang cautiously guarded against Xiang Yu, knowing his abilities.

"I’ve already locked him up, but now that you’re here, I naturally won’t trouble him," Gao Mantang replied, lifting his head.

"Release him immediately," Xiang Yu said angrily.

He had come to help the other party out, only to find his brother targeted, which made him furious.

At this point, Tie Zhuzi and Gao Zhitao drove over from behind. When Tie Zhuzi saw Xiang Yu standing there, he happily ran over.

"Brother Yu, why are you blocked here?" Tie Zhuzi asked as he ran over.

Seeing Tie Zhuzi safe and sound, Xiang Yu was relieved. Looking at Tie Zhuzi holding a chicken leg with a greasy mouth, he knew this kid hadn’t suffered here.

"Zhuzi, pack up, we’re leaving," Xiang Yu looked at Tie Zhuzi and said.

Tie Zhuzi nodded, "There’s nothing much to pack, just a chicken leg I left behind; I’ll let them have it."

Xiang Yu smiled, nodded, then turned to leave.

"Stop, Xiang Yu. Who do you think you are, coming and going as you please? Do you know where this is?" Gao Mantang said angrily as he saw Xiang Yu ignore him.

"What do you want?" Xiang Yu frowned.

"You’re highly suspicious and must stay here," Gao Mantang shouted, actually worried that Xiang Yu might flee.

At this moment, Xiaoxuan finally couldn’t help but jump out of the vehicle. He approached Gao Mantang, then said coldly, "Brother risked his life to save everyone, and here you are saying such things."