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Chapter 158: Am I Really So Suited for the Underworld?
"Brother Leopard" laughed and said, "Here's the thing, I remember what you said in the KV. You're a sentimental guy. At that time, I thought you were a good person, and since my own wife had passed away, it really touched me, so I went to the boss for help. The video you sent me, I showed it to the boss. He was already interested in my work with middle school students, and after seeing your video, he specifically praised you."
"Thank you, Brother Leopard," Zhang Qiu expressed his gratitude once again.
"If you want to thank me, then earn that one million back for me soon."
"Sure," Zhang Qiu chuckled, knowing that Brother Leopard was joking.
Zhang Qiu then asked, "Brother Leopard, it was the boss who persuaded Liu Xiaofei's family to drop the charges, right? How did he manage that? I couldn't even get them to budge by stabbing myself."
"You naive fool, stabbing yourself is pointless. In this day and age, being ruthless doesn't work anymore; you need to make them fear you. The line between black and white is blurred. Our boss holds Wang Guodong's secrets in his hands. If those things come out, his position in the tax bureau would be finished. How could he disagree? Would he dare to disagree? Maybe he isn't afraid of He Jun, but he definitely fears Meng the Boss. When you get the chance, make sure to thank the boss properly; some things are one of a kind in this world—once used up, they're gone."
Surprise after surprise shook Zhang Qiu. He was just a new member but had been given importance since that night. It was understandable for Brother Leopard to appreciate him; he took pride in the Ancient City Battle. Now even the boss was helping him like this—could it be that he really was suited for the underworld?
Brother Leopard laughed heartily and said, "Alright, enough chit-chat. We're having a club dinner this weekend; make sure to come and bring Jiang Xue so we can see this heroine."
"Wait a minute, Brother Leopard; there's something else I want to discuss with you," Zhang Qiu stopped Brother Leopard.
"Go ahead," Brother Leopard replied succinctly.
"I want to make money. Can I send my people to check out a venue or something? Without money, it's really hard to get by."
"Haha, wanting to make money is a good thing. But do you have time?" Brother Leopard slowed down his speech. "I know you all have studies and haven't arranged anything for you to do. You’re all intellectuals; fighting and killing seems like overkill."
If fighting and killing are overkill, then what isn’t? Is there anything else in the underworld? Regardless, Zhang Qiu had already made up his mind; he needed to find something to do. This was also a conclusion reached during discussions within the club. Zhang Qiu insisted, "Brother Leopard, we need experience. Since we've entered this line of work, we should do what’s required in this line of work."
"What kind of work is there in this line?" Brother Leopard chuckled lightly. "It's not like it was twenty years ago when it was all about fighting and killing; things are different now—it's about making money through good relations. Many people who come out here have jobs too. If you're willing to work, Abiao has several venues; when the time comes, you can find him and let him arrange something for you."
"Thank you, Brother Leopard." Zhang Qiu beamed with joy as he swung his fist across his chest and whispered, "Yes!"
"Brother Leopard" asked, "Do you have anything else to do?"
"No."
"Then I'll hang up. Your sister Lan is waiting for me. See you this weekend."
"Goodbye, Brother Leopard."
After hanging up the phone, Zhang Qiu tried to calm his excited heart. When he returned to the room, Jiang Xue noticed Zhang Qiu's mood and smiled, asking, "What’s making you so happy?"
Zhang Qiu glanced at his father; this was something he couldn't let him know. He looked at Jiang Xue and smiled, "It's good news."
Zhang Zhi Hua asked Zhang Qiu, "Did you take your phone to school?"
"Yeah, I did." Zhang Qiu's voice was low. He felt embarrassed when the phone rang earlier. His father had repeatedly warned him not to take it to school when he bought it for him. But now, the phone rang in his pocket, and the meaning was clear.
Zhang Zhi Hua waved his hand, "Don't look so down. I wasn't planning on scolding you."
Zhang Qiu looked up in surprise at Zhang Zhi Hua. Was this really the same father who always emphasized that he should focus on his studies?
"I can tell you brought your phone to school for a reason. Anyway, you know what you're doing; just be careful not to get caught by the teacher," Zhang Zhi Hua continued as he went back to eating.
Zhang Qiu felt that everything had been so surreal lately, like a dream. In the past, he was expected to be a model student, but now it seemed like he was being treated according to adult or normal standards. This feeling of being respected was indescribably wonderful.
After dinner, Zhang Qiu and Jiang Xue helped wash the dishes while supporting the leg-impeded Zhang Zhi Hua. The two of them lay down on the earthen bed in Zhang Qiu's room, and Jiang Xue sighed, "Finally, I can sleep comfortably."
Zhang Qiu held Jiang Xue close and whispered in her ear, "Sleep peacefully; I'll set an alarm. When it's time, we'll go to school together."
Jiang Xue hugged Zhang Qiu back and tilted her head to kiss his lips. Zhang Qiu was taken by surprise but quickly responded, holding the girl tightly as they kissed passionately. Clothes were tossed here and there. Suddenly, Jiang Xue let out a scream and stared wide-eyed at Zhang Qiu's abdomen. "What happened to your wound?" The cut was so neat; although Jiang Xue had never seen a knife wound before, she could guess it was one.
"It’s from a fight. It looks worse than it is; it's just a scratch."
Jiang Xue couldn't believe it and asked, "Really?"
"Really." Zhang Qiu brushed it off, sealing Jiang Xue's lips, and inevitably, they found themselves in another round of intimacy.
As it was almost time for school, Zhang Qiu turned off the alarm clock and looked at Jiang Xue in his arms, softly saying, "Let's go to class."
"Okay." Jiang Xue nodded. Zhang Qiu took the clothes from Jiang Xue's hands and helped her get dressed while she returned the favor. What should have taken just a few minutes ended up taking them over ten minutes. If they didn't hurry, they would really be late.
Zhang Qiu and Jiang Xue arrived at Zhang Zhi Hua's room, where Zhang Zhi Hua smiled and said, "You two are awake! I was waiting to call you when it was time. Hurry up and go."
"Dad, we're leaving now."
Zhang Qiu and Jiang Xue bid farewell to Zhang Zhi Hua and hopped on the electric vehicle, speeding away with Jiang Xue tightly hugging Zhang Qiu from behind.
They arrived at the entrance of Beiluan No. 1 Middle School, attracting plenty of attention. Passersby, especially students, stared wide-eyed as Zhang Qiu and Jiang Xue walked hand in hand to the school gate.
"You two! What are you doing?" a red-faced guard rushed out from the duty room, pointing angrily at Zhang Qiu and Jiang Xue as if he were ready to devour them.
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