vstars Chapter 139 Going to Ask for Silver
Chapter 139 Going to Ask for Silver
At first, the tall guy could hold his own, but gradually he lost his strength and was knocked to the ground, unable to get up.
"You...I'm going to sue you!" He lay on the ground, weakly raising his head, his face turning a bluish-purple color.
When he said he was going to report it to the authorities, two of his henchmen stepped forward and kicked him in the face several more times. "Don't push your luck! If you go to the authorities, we have ways to kill you too!"
One of them spat at him, his face contorted with malice, looking extremely vicious.
Zhang Laizi grabbed his hair, lifted his head up, and forced him to look him in the eye. "You're causing trouble on my turf, kid! You're blind!"
He patted the tall guy's face, then shoved him aside and yelled at his underlings, "Throw him out!"
Several henchmen stepped forward and lifted the man up. As for the string of copper coins, it eventually ended up in Zhang Laizi's pocket. The workers around him lowered their heads and quietly dispersed.
There was nothing they could do; they also had to make a living and couldn't help the young man. They hoped he was alright.
"Big brother has quite the temper!"
Zhang Yidao arrived with two henchmen just in time to see them throwing the man out. He was even a little excited to see the tall guy's miserable state.
When Zhang Laizi saw his brother arrive, he stood up and took a few steps forward to greet him, saying, "Not at all! He's just a young punk!"
"My good brother hasn't come to see me in a long time."
He smiled and tried to pat Zhang Yidao on the shoulder, but realized he was too short to reach him, so he awkwardly withdrew his hand.
"Brother, I have a tricky matter to discuss with you privately."
Zhang Yidao took the wine he had bought with some loose silver from his underlings on the way here and said to Zhang Laizi.
The two went inside and drank several cups of wine. When Zhang Laizi saw that he didn't speak, he asked, "Brother, what trouble have you run into? Tell me and I'll see if I can help you."
Zhang Yidao's dark face flushed red. He was just wondering how to start the conversation when his older brother asked.
He feigned politeness for a moment, then took a sip of wine and said, "I owe five hundred taels of silver, and I had no other choice but to come to you, brother."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Laizi's two beady eyes darted around. He thought, "They're here to borrow money from me."
He knew this guy's character very well; the money he lent out was like water spilled on the ground—it was gone forever.
He put on a troubled expression and said, "Brother, it's not that I'm unwilling to lend it to you."
"You saw it outside just now, that kid caused trouble because I can't even pay his wages."
The matter was just being resolved when the three brothers came in; they were unaware of the whole story.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yidao's heart sank and his face turned ashen.
If my brother doesn't have any silver, where can he borrow it from? He has to go to the gambling den to exchange for silver the day after tomorrow; if he doesn't have any, he'll have his hand chopped off.
Even if they try to escape, they probably won't be able to escape Shanquan Town. That shopkeeper has many tricks up his sleeve and has subordinates everywhere. They might even lose their lives if they try to escape.
The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became, and his hand holding the wine glass trembled slightly.
Zhang Laizi's eyes gleamed with a sharp light. He had been thinking of settling scores with those two siblings today! And now his chance had come?
He doesn't have to spend his own money to find someone, so why not?
He patted Zhang Yidao's shoulder forcefully and said earnestly, "Brother, how could I bear to see you in a difficult position when we've known each other for so many years?"
"Besides, it's all about money, something so materialistic!"
Zhang Yidao raised his head and looked at him, his eyes filled with doubt.
What does my brother mean by this? Does he have another way?
Zhang Laizi stroked his mustache and continued, "A young man who worked here injured some of my men, and a little girl too."
"I heard they own two shops in town and both businesses are doing well; they must be making a good profit."
"Brother, just say you're going to collect medical expenses. The worst thing in business is having your doorstep damaged. If they don't pay, keep making a scene until they give you the money."
The thought of himself and his men being beaten made Zhang Laizi want to burn down their shop. Now that this big, dumb guy was around, he could use him to do the dirty work!
Zhang Yidao's eyes lit up when he heard this; he was an expert at this kind of thing! He and his brothers had done this kind of thing countless times before!
Having a shop makes things much easier; he'll definitely have plenty of money. He'll be able to get even more, and then he can enjoy a carefree time with his brothers again.
His previously pale face changed as he asked about the shop's name and location.
Zhang Laizi had already gathered all the information and told him everything without missing a single detail. He even added a few words to bolster Zhang Yidao's courage: "Brother, don't be afraid. I'll find a few men to go with you."
"We must get the silver; take as much as we can and pay back the debt as soon as possible."
He acted as if he was doing everything for Zhang Yidao's own good, which moved Zhang Yidao to tears.
"Brother, I'm not saying anything more, I'll take the brothers right now!"
He got up and left, with Zhang Laizi following behind him with a triumphant smile on his face.
That big oaf! He really doesn't use his brain when he does things!
He went out and randomly called two people to follow Zhang Yidao and his two brothers, which moved the three of them deeply.
"A friend in need is a friend indeed, brother! You are truly a loyal friend!"
One of Zhang Yidao's henchmen remarked with emotion, while another nodded in agreement, still chewing on a pastry he had swiped from the table.
Zhang Laizi's two henchmen followed behind the three men, exchanging a pitying glance. These three idiots were being used as pawns without even realizing it.
The boss said that if things go well, they should rush in and rob the silver; if things go wrong, they should quickly slip back to avoid getting beaten up.
They're still haunted by the memory of being beaten by that tall guy last time; if anything really happens, they'll be the first to run.
The group split into two groups. Zhang Yidao led two of Zhang Laizi's men to Warm Home, while the others went to Dessert Wonderland.
Wen Luozhi was eating tomatoes in a hammock in the yard when several people suddenly barged into the shop.
"Where's your boss?! Come out here!"
Zhang Yidao raised his voice, and Wen Luozhi lazily got off the hammock and sat down, looking at him: "I'm here."
Zhang Yidao's eyes widened in surprise. Wasn't this brat the one who had stabbed his hand in the alley earlier?!
He was searching everywhere for her just a while ago! He never imagined she was the owner of this shop!
It's like finding a needle in a haystack, only to have it come to you effortlessly! What a small world!
He was determined to teach her a lesson today!
"We've been looking everywhere for you! We were so worried about not being able to find you, but now this is perfect!"
He cracked his wrists and twisted his neck, causing his two henchmen behind him to swallow hard.
Is that weak and delicate girl on the other side going to get beaten to death by this big oaf?
They had a hint of excitement on their faces, imagining the little girl tugging at their trouser legs and begging for mercy in a little while.
Just thinking about it is so exciting! Those two brothers will give her a good humiliation!