Chapter 3028

Zhao Desan chuckled and said: "What kind of big shot am I? No matter how big, I can't be bigger than you, Fourth Brother." While joking, he turned around, pointed to Shuanzhu hiding behind him, and chuckled: "It's all for this brother of mine that I've come to find you, Fourth Brother."

Upon seeing the person following Zhao Desan, Ma Laosi was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "So this brother is a friend of Director Liu?" Although he was still smiling, Ma Laosi's smile underwent a subtle change.

"Yes, not only a friend but a very good buddy of mine." Zhao Desan chuckled, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

Ma Laosi looked Shuanzhu up and down and chuckled: "Then it is I, Ma Laosi, who failed to recognize a great person. I didn't know Director Liu had such a friend. Then today's matter was very offensive; I really apologize to Director Liu." Although Ma Laosi was indeed a number-one figure in the underground world of the New District, the underground world was, after all, something that couldn't see the light of day. No matter how awesome one was, when meeting a small figure from the legitimate world, one still had to put on a smiling face. Moreover, Zhao Desan, although not a big leader, was not a small figure either. Ma Laosi was eager to cozy up to such a person. Therefore, Ma Laosi, who was usually arrogant, was now putting on a smiling face like a grandson after seeing Zhao Desan.

What Shuanzhu didn't expect was that this person, who originally claimed to be a prominent figure in the New District, would bow his head and apologize to Zhao Desan as soon as he opened his mouth. Shuanzhu couldn't help but think: It seems Brother Liu is really a big shot; even the boss of the New District has to give him face! Thinking this, Shuanzhu felt more confident and immediately pulled out a chair next to Zhao Desan and sat down.

Ma Laosi picked up a pack of opened soft Zhonghua cigarettes from the table, took out a few, and handed one to Zhao Desan with a smile: "Director Liu, come, have a cigarette."

"Fourth Brother is too polite." Zhao Desan took the cigarette and said politely.

"Come, brother, you have one too." Because of Zhao Desan, Ma Laosi's attitude toward Shuanzhu was completely different; he was smiling, as if he had become a different person.

"Thank you, Fourth Brother." Shuanzhu was sensible enough not to take the bean bun for granted just because Zhao Desan was present.

"Moli, why aren't you serving tea to Director Liu yet!" After lighting the cigarette, Ma Laosi shouted toward the outside of the private room, then turned his face and said to Zhao Desan with a smile: "Director Liu, I really didn't expect you to be able to come here today. It really makes my place shine, haha..." Whenever these people who became bosses liked to pretend to be cultured, they liked to quote one or two idioms in their words from time to time. Regardless, such sophisticated words coming out of Ma Laosi's mouth were a bit incongruous.

Zhao Desan chuckled and said: "I didn't expect Fourth Brother's business to be so big. Look at the decoration of this teahouse; it's so imposing. Fourth Brother must have invested a lot, right?"

"Three million, haha..." Ma Laosi said, holding up three fingers.

"That much?" Zhao Desan widened his eyes, showing an expression of great astonishment.

Ma Laosi chuckled, nodded, and said: "If you're going to do it, do it big. When people come to drink tea, the hardware conditions must be good. Another thing is soft power; the waitresses must be beautiful."

Just as they were talking, the beautiful waitress who had massaged Ma Laosi earlier walked into the private room carrying several cups of tea. She came to Zhao Desan, carefully placed the teacup on the coffee table, and said gently: "Director Liu, please have some tea."

"Thank you." It must be said, although the hardware of Ma Laosi's teahouse couldn't compare to Jin Qianbao's teahouse, this soft power was not inferior at all. This waitress wearing a cheongsam was really beautiful. Even Zhao Desan, who had seen countless women, couldn't help but stare at her with wide eyes until the waitress walked out of the private room before he came back to his senses.

Seeing Zhao Desan's expression, Ma Laosi smiled slyly at Zhao Desan and said: "Director Liu, the soft power in my teahouse is not bad, right?"

"Not bad, not bad, haha..." Zhao Desan nodded and laughed out loud.

Ma Laosi also laughed twice and then said slyly: "If Director Liu sees anyone he likes, I, Ma Laosi, will introduce them to you. Anyway, Director Liu is not married yet."

Zhao Desan waved his hand with a smile and said: "I, Xiao Zhao, appreciate your kindness, Fourth Brother. Such a beautiful girl, you should keep her for yourself to enjoy, haha..." Zhao Desan wasn't unmoved, but having the precedent of Jin Qianbao introducing Shangguan Wan'er to him, Zhao Desan was more cautious when dealing with women, especially women introduced by these bosses. He had to be even more vigilant; who knew when the other party might get a hold of his leverage? These bosses were much more cunning than ordinary little thugs. As for what kind of person Ma Laosi really was, Zhao Desan had no idea.

Shuanzhu was an honest man. Hearing Zhao Desan and Ma Laosi chatting about these topics, he couldn't help but feel a wave of heat on his face. He couldn't help but pick up his teacup and sip the tea to cover up his inner anxiety.

"By the way, Director Liu, how are Han Wu and Heigou doing at your friend's bar? I heard something happened a while ago?" Ma Laosi laughed, suddenly thought of the rumors he had heard, and asked Zhao Desan with a serious face, putting away his smile.

Hearing Ma Laosi ask about this, Zhao Desan didn't hide anything. He nodded with a warm smile and said frankly: "Wu Zi and the others are doing very well. The bar did have some trouble; it was smashed by someone..."

"Smashed by someone? Wu Zi and the others were watching that place. Who has such guts?" Ma Laosi raised his eyebrows, widened his eyes, and looked at Zhao Desan in astonishment. He didn't know if he was really ignorant or pretending, but he seemed quite surprised.

"Jin Qianbao ordered people to do it." Zhao Desan smiled faintly and said frankly.

"I thought so. Linbei District has always been Jin Qianbao's territory, and the places over there are all protected by his people. Your friend's bar is protected by people from outside Linbei District. I think Jin Qianbao would definitely cause trouble," Ma Laosi said while thinking. "So, has this matter been resolved?"

"A small matter." Zhao Desan said nonchalantly.

Seeing Zhao Desan's calm and composed demeanor, Ma Laosi sincerely admired this young man. He couldn't help but smile, give Zhao Desan a thumbs up, and say: "Director Liu is truly amazing." As he spoke, Ma Laosi said with some emotion: "But then again, we people in the underground world are not exactly legitimate. Even if Jin Qianbao is trying his best to whitewash himself now, you are a state cadre, Director Liu. No matter how powerful Jin Qianbao is, he wouldn't dare not give you face."

Having said this, Zhao Desan thought of his purpose for coming to find Ma Laosi today. He smiled noncommittally and got down to business: "Fourth Brother, I came to find you today actually to plead for this brother of mine. It's all my brother's fault for being blind and offending your people, Fourth Brother. I hope you, Fourth Brother, will be the bigger person and not hold it against my buddy."

Ma Laosi smiled politely and said: "Director Liu, look at what you're saying. This matter is all the fault of the man with triangular eyes. He was blind and didn't know this brother was your good buddy, Director Liu. It's all my fault, my fault, Ma Laosi. Today, in front of you, Director Liu, I, Ma Laosi, apologize to this brother. Brother, Fourth Brother is sorry for you."

Zhao Desan turned his head and gave a wink to Shuanzhu, who was stunned. Shuanzhu reacted and quickly said: "Fourth Brother, please don't be like this. It's my fault. I was the one who started it. I should be the one apologizing to the brother with triangular eyes."

Zhao Desan followed up on Shuanzhu's words and said with a smile: "Actually, it's quite a coincidence. It really lives up to that old saying, 'one doesn't get to know each other without a fight', haha..."

"Yes, I didn't expect this brother to be a good buddy of Director Liu. It really is 'one doesn't get to know each other without a fight', haha..." Ma Laosi said with a smile.

Zhao Desan nodded with a smile, picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, looked at his watch, and chuckled to Ma Laosi: "Fourth Brother, look, it's almost noon. My brother Shuanzhu has been feeling bad about what happened this morning and wants to invite you to a meal. What do you think, Fourth Brother?"

Shuanzhu reacted quickly this time, nodding repeatedly, and said with a fawning smile: "Yes, yes, Fourth Brother, this brother wants to invite you to a meal to apologize to you and the brother with triangular eyes."

Ma Laosi thought for a moment. Given Zhao Desan's presence, he nodded readily and said: "Alright, since this brother Shuanzhu has this intention, I, Ma Laosi, can't refuse."

"Fourth Brother is indeed a straightforward person." Zhao Desan took the opportunity to flatter Ma Laosi.

Ma Laosi chuckled and shouted toward the outside of the private room: "Moli, come in for a second."

A moment later, the private room door slowly pushed open, and the beautiful waitress who had massaged Ma Laosi earlier walked in and said in a gentle voice: "Fourth Brother, do you have any instructions?"

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