Chapter 268: Clash with the Northeastern Gang

I patted Kong Xiangju's shoulder,

"Very good, you are someone who can achieve great things. Like this: from now on, you won't stay in the hold; follow us and eat and drink together."

"Xiangju, once you say something, you must follow through."

"So that you can leave safely,"

"we need to figure out how to handle this."

"\"Uncle Zhao, since you're familiar with them, I can help you, but I also have a condition, \" Kong Xiangju said."

"\"Say it, as long as I can do it. \""

"\"Among these Northeastern folks, there's a gambling expert whose cheating skills are superb; I've seen him. I want to learn his cheating techniques from him, but he won't teach me. Uncle Zhao, I'll help you, and you must help me—let that Northeasterner pass on his gambling cheating skills to me. \" Kong Xiangju said seriously."

"This kid is hopeless; for the sake of learning the skill, he'd sell anything."

"He truly loves gambling as if it were his life."

"I looked at Kong Xiangju and said: \"Alright, that's simple; I'll tell Xiao Wu in a moment to have that Northeasterner teach you. \""

"Kong Xiangju then said: \"Uncle Zhao, let's start teaching tonight; I can't wait any longer. \""

"\"Have eaten? I'll arrange it, but you also need to handle our business. Otherwise, you'll have no way out. \" I said."

"\"Don't worry, Uncle Zhao; I know what I'm doing. Since my father let me down, I'll let him down too. I'll make him suffer his whole life. \" Kong Xiangju said harshly."

"Truly worthy of being the son of Kong Shi; in his actions, he is just as ruthless."

"The rest of the matter can be left to those two father and son."

"I said: \"Come on, Xiangju, follow me for a drink. \""

"Kong Xiangju happily said: \"Alright, Uncle Zhao, it's been a while since I've had a drink. \""

"I then brought Kong Xiangju into the restaurant,"

"In the restaurant, Shi Yong was happily drinking with several Northeasterners."

"I didn't drink; Xiao Wu kept urging me, but I still didn't."

"Because I had arrived at an unfamiliar place, I couldn't let myself go."

"I feared that if I drank too much, I might lose control of the situation, which would be troublesome."

"Those Northeasterners weren't anything good; as soon as Xiao Fang and Shen Honghong entered the cabin, their eyes showed a different look."

"I must keep responsibility in mind; if an emergency arises, I can protect them."

"This is on a boat in the middle of the lake, not on land."

"Danger lurks everywhere."

"I ate some vegetables; moreover, the fish stewed with Shanghu water is extremely fragrant."

"And the fish has no earthy smell."

"Xiao Fang and Shen Honghong both ate very happily."

"I said to Xiao Wu: \"Xiao Wu, just now Xiangju wanted to learn cheating techniques from your friend; please arrange it. \""

"Xiao Wu was holding his wine cup at that moment,"

"\"Jianqiang, it's just a matter of a sentence; Kong Xiangju, come over. \""

"Kong Xiangju immediately lowered his head and walked up to Xiao Wu,"

"Xiao Wu said: \"You want to learn cheating techniques. \""

"Kong Xiangju nodded,"

"\"Yes, Fifth Uncle. I want to learn. \""

"Xiao Wu then pointed to a Northeasterner and said: \"Old Lu, this kid is entrusted to you; train him well. Bring a cup of wine for your master. \""

"Kong Xiangju quickly took the wine and went to toast the man called Old Lu."

"Xiao Wu proudly said to me: \"Uncle Jianqiang, we have all kinds of talent here—people from all walks of life, swindlers, night wanderers, cheaters, Glory Gate thieves—you name it. Tell me what kind of talent you need, and I can provide it. \""

"I laughed: \"Alright, Xiao Wu, that's also called talent. It's just mixing in society. \""

"\"Uncle Jianqiang, don't look down on these people; even Lord Mengchang, when he traveled the world, needed chicken-crow and dog-stealers. \" Xiao Wu said proudly."

"One of the Northeasterners stood up, looked at me, and said: \"Mr. Zhao, then what kind of person counts as talent? Since you look down on us, \""

"\"what special skill do you have? Show us a trick. \""

"I didn't expect that Northeasterner to be able to hear my conversation with Xiao Wu."

"I hastily said: \"I was just talking nonsense; actually, I'm also just mixing in society—we're all friends. \""

"But that Northeasterner still wouldn't let me go,"

"\"Haha, Mr. Zhao, I know you look down on us. We Northeasterners have a straightforward temper; if you look down on us, you must be more capable than us, or else everyone will get angry. \" As soon as that Northeasterner finished speaking, the other three Northeasterners also stood up."

"The restaurant instantly became tense."

"Shi Yong then hurriedly stood up,"

"\"What are you doing? If you've got the ability, let's have a drinking contest with me, Shi Yong. \""

"Shen Honghong and Xiao Fang were frightened and didn't dare speak."

"Shangguan Zhuren leaned closer to my side."

"Xiao Long stood in front of Shen Honghong and Xiao Fang."

"Xiao Wu quickly said: \"Old Xie, what are you doing? We're all friends; coming here to eat is just to give me face. \""

"\"Everyone sit down, sit down. Don't do this. \""

"The Northeasterner called Old Xie completely ignored Xiao Wu's words,"

"\"We Northeasterners fear being looked down upon the most. Humph, I'll say it straight: if Mr. Zhao doesn't show a trick, \""

"\"use your ability to convince us, \""

"\"then tonight these two women will stay to keep us brothers company, \""

Otherwise, everyone will turn hostile and not recognize anyone. »

It seems this group of Northeastern people is going to directly seize Shen Honghong and Xiao Fang.

I directly said angrily: "Hmph, you lot are nothing, what skill is there in cheating and deceiving."

I just look down on you.

I'm telling you this,

Heretical ways are just lowly.

Xiao Long takes them away first. »

I deliberately provoked them, letting them all focus on me, so that Xiao Long could take Shen Honghong and Xiao Fang away from this boat.

Xiao Long hurriedly pulled Shen Honghong and Xiao Fang outward.

At this moment, Old Xie suddenly pulled out a knife,

"You can't leave. Brothers, today we'll show them some color, let them know we're capable; these two women, we must have fun with them."

I know this conflict is inevitable; if we don't deal with them, they'll still stir up trouble.

I gave Shi Yong a glance,

Shi Yong understood immediately,

Shi Yong then directly flipped the restaurant table,

Dishes and plates fell everywhere; these few Northeastern people immediately stepped back.

Xiao Long took the opportunity to lead Shen Honghong, Xiao Fang, and the others out of the restaurant.

"Dare to come to our Lu Nan and cause trouble? Do you want to die?" Shi Yong shouted.

I then rushed forward with a quick step,

I drew a dagger from my bosom,

I pressed it against Old Xie's neck in one motion. Old Xie never expected my speed to be this fast.

He felt I wasn't a martial artist; actually, under Shangguan Zhuren's training, I am no longer the former Zhao Jianqiang.

I firmly pressed the dagger against Old Xie's neck,

"Do you want to die? You have a murder case on you, I also have blood on my hands; killing one is still killing. Believe it or not, I'll slit you today." I said fiercely.

The skin on Old Xie's neck was cut by the dagger,

Blood flowed out.

Old Xie's eyes showed some panic,

The other three Northeasterners also dared not move randomly.

Xiao Wu got anxious and shouted at Old Xie: "Old Xie, you damned bastard, do you want to die? This is Shanghu, not your Northeast."

If I hadn't taken you in, you'd have no idea how high the grass on your graves is now. Well, if you won't give me face, then I won't give you face.

I don't want this boat anymore.

Jianqiang, let's go. I'll tell the boat captain to sink the boat in the lake. »