Big Head drove his Passat while looking at Dazhe and said, âBrother Zhe, when you see President Xiao, please give it more smile.â
âItâs not the first time I have dealt with this person.â Dazhe looked out the window and suddenly asked, âWhy did you change the car again? Did your boss reward it?â
Big Head was quite proud and said, âBrother Zhe, itâs just for life, isnât it?â
Dazhe then looked at Big Head and said, âJust for life? Donât you see what I have become now? Big Head, youâre not young anymore. Anyhow, have you saved a little money in the past few years? Donât follow the man with the surname Xiao. Itâs better to do some small business yourself, marry an honest woman, and live your life righteously than to be afraid.â
âBrother Zhe, we are now doing business in the name of the Bureau of Industry and Commerce. Itâs legitimate. Itâs legitimate! Itâs fine!â
âIs doing dirty on another criminal considered legitimate?â Dazhe shook his head, âOkay, Iâm completely out of touch with this world. I wonât say anything.â
âHey Brother Zhe, what are you talking about!â Big Head quickly said, âI know what you said, but times are different now! We are not still doing the same thing as before, you know! Whatâs more, you shouldnât talk about that in the future! We are now civilized people. Itâs known as a motivated social organizationâ!â
âA motivated social organization?â Dazhe chuckled disdainfully. He didnât speak again on the way to Hongfu Building.
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In general, the man with the surname Xiao was indeed a businessman. In recent years, especially after the township started to develop.
He personally set up an engineering company, but he didnât have any workers who were experts because President Xiao always dealt with demolition and relocation for those group companies.
Although the government had instructed the policies and went in for large-scale construction to pave the way for the development zone. However, not everyone was willing to move away from their original place, so President Xiao was a professional in this area.
Of course, President Xiao was still more careful about doing things. He never went too far and never utilized anyone from his company.
Boss Xiao was rich. Dazhe needed money. They had naturally hit it off in the past few years. Whenever Dazhe was released from the prison, he always got a pretty good pay from Boss Xiao.
It was almost half-past nine in the morning when Dazhe met Boss Xiao⦠Hongfu Building was only opened last year. It was considered a fancy place in such a small township.
âDazhe, come here. Have a seat.â Boss Xiao, who was in his early forties, was full of smiles and greeted Dazhe to sit down, âOh, Iâm busy lately! I havenât had time to greet you since you came out! My bad. Itâs your old brother, my fault. Enjoy your tea, please.â
âPresident Xiao, I wonât drink this tea. Iâm afraid I canât afford it.â Da Zhe shook his head. It seemed that he didnât show due respect for peopleâs feelings here, âI had said it very clearly last time. I couldnât do anything.â
Big Head kept pushing Da Zheâs arm next to him, and at the same time looking at his boss and smiled awkwardly, âPresident Xiao, my brother Zhe said itâs okay. We just talked about it.â
President Xiao just put away his smile and waved to Big Head, âYou wait for me outside. I will chat with Dazhe.â
Big Head had to push the door and got out with resignation. Only Dazhe and President Xiao were left in the private room. President made an invitation gesture and asked Da Zhe to sit down and talk.
Dazhe didnât want to offend too much with this guy, so he pulled the chair away, sat down, and said sternly, âPresident Xiao, itâs not that I donât want to help you. Itâs just that I will tell myself this time Iâm going to stop. Besides, you donât have to look for me. If itâs due to Big Head, then you donât have to do that. I am old. I am overcautious in doing things. Iâm unmatched to young people now. I believe that with your ability today, itâs easy to find someone else.â
âHey, young people nowadays lack poise.â President Xiao was pouring hot tea for Dazhe, then nodded and said, âYes, everyone does the same thing. The key is that not everyone can do what after the thing has been done. Those young, frizzy ones canât calm down at all. What do you say? They may be able to stay in it for a month or two, but it may not be a long time. In case they canât stand it and talk nonsense inside. Thatâs not good, right?â
President Xiao patted Dazhe on the shoulder and said with earnest words, âDazhe, you are different. We have worked together. I know your background. What kind of person are you? You are loyal, keep your promises, and you know how to separate business and personal. People like you are hard to find. Itâs tough to find. Dazhe, could you consider helping me this last time? Besides, this time I have done some calculations. It wonât take long for you to stay inside. You will come out in more than a year or two at most! And, I promise, this time the payment will satisfy you! Half a million!â
âYou better find someone else.â Dazhe was silent for a while and finally shook his head.
âWhy? Too little?â President Xiao smiled and said, âWe can negotiate about the price. After all, we are all partners, good friendsâ¦Â Oh, what if I take out thirty thousand yuan privately, is it okay?â
âThank you. Thank you, President Xiao.â Dazhe put his hands together and greeted, âBut I said, I wonât do it anymore. Can you let me go, please? Find someone else. I believe you could find someone else who is more suitable than me.â
âDazhe, what do you mean? You reject my offer again and again. Is it fun?â President Xiao suddenly narrowed his eyes.
âItâs my fault. My tone is a little harsh.â
Dazhe stood up, bent over towards President Xiao emphatically, and apologized, âPresident Xiao, I know you are busy, and I am sorry to waste your time. Or else, this oneâs on me. Take it as an apology. Let us part friends, okay?â
Dazhe stopped looking at President Xiaoâs expression while saying that, turned, and walked towards the door.
President Xiao suddenly pounded the table hard at this moment and said in a deep voice, âWei Dazhe, do you have to refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit? If you dare to walk out of this door, Iâm afraid it will be difficult in the coming days.â
Dazhe stopped walking, turned around slowly, and said slowly, âPresident Xiao, I said, merry meet, merry part.â
âWei Dazhe, you are not qualified to negotiate terms with me.â
Dazhe walked towards President Xiao with a stolid face. He walked directly to his front. President Xiao, who had gone through all sorts of ordeal, could be considered firm in the attitude that he remained motionless.
President Xiao sneered, âWei Dazhe, Iâm polite to you. I hope you are polite to me, too. Those who offend me, you know their fate. You must think about it.â
âThen, I will tell you the truth.â Wei Dazhe looked at him coldly, âXiao Yucheng, let me tell you. I lead a bad, rotten life now, and it couldnât compare to your noble life at all. But you have to remember, if you dare to get me through a hard time, I can also make things tough for you⦠Yes, I have thrown away the machete that hacked people for many years, but I will be able to get it back if I look for it. And you must be the first person I kill!â
âYouâ¦â Xiao Yucheng widened his eyes.
A chill ran down his spine.
Dazhe said indifferently, âThere are rules in the underworld, donât get my family members involved in thisâ¦Xiao Yucheng, you have a wife and children too. Donât push me too hard.â
Dazhe left. Xiao Yucheng watched Dazhe completely leave the private room and disappeared from his eyesight before he sat down.
He picked up the teacup. His hands trembled. God knew the taste of the tea he drank.
Big Head hurriedly walked in at this time and said in a panic, âPresident Xiao, what⦠what happened?
âGet out! Useless things!â Xiao Yucheng stared at Big Head fiercely.
Big Head had to leave the room again quickly, but before closing the door, Xiao Yucheng suddenly shouted, âWait a minute!â
âPlease say it.â Big Head had to be in humble reverence again.
âBuy me two flightsâ¦â Xiao Yucheng stopped suddenly, glanced up and down at Big Head, and shook his head suddenly, âItâs okay, you go settle the check, and then go back to the company and wait for me.â
âOkay!â
Big Head was slightly puzzled, but didnât say anything, and went straight to pay the check. Only then Xiao Yucheng tapped the table with his fingers and started pondering.
Great⦠Wei Dazhe.
Xiao Yucheng suddenly showed a sneer, so he remained calm and composed while picking up his mobile phone. It was his wife who was calling.
âOld Xiao, whatâs the matter? Iâm in the beauty salon!â
âIsnât the kid at home asking for a visit to what, Disneyland? How about this, you take a few days off for the kid, and take him to enjoy, so that he wonât be throwing tantrums all day long!â