Chapter 129: Text Pile, New Leader

This matter in the jianghu had no other rumors; only a few insiders knew what was going on. As for the Gao brothers disappearing, others said it was an internal feud in the Text Pile, and they had run away!

Gao Wen's wife didn't believe Gao Wen would abandon her and run away; at the very least he would have taken her with him!

He asked several acquainted elder members of the association to confirm the matter; they all kept silent, saying nothing, only Uncle Xiang spoke a sentence.

"You can't handle this! Go home, pack up, and go abroad!"

The next day, Uncle Xiang died of a heart disease.

This definitely isn't Li Xin's doing; Gao Wen said it well, the elder uncles live honest lives, so only then would A Lai not move against them—if they aren't honest...

After Gao Wen's wife learned of this news, she immediately took the remaining wealth and disappeared; from then on she never showed her face in Gangdao.

After the turmoil subsided, at the Text Pile Oil Sesame Ground base, A Lai succeeded as the Text Pile Leader.

This matter was like a small splash falling into a lake; besides the initial ripples, afterwards the water surface was calm and waveless, without a single ripple.

A few days after the incident, Li Xin went to He Min's residence, took out a file folder, and handed it to her.

"Your father's original business is all here; take it back and give it to him, from now on no one will dare to bully your family."

"But also tell your father: know the size of your bowl, eat only as much rice as fits; don't overfill yourself, or else when the time comes, no one will be able to save him."

He Min took the file folder and glanced at it; all of her family's assets were inside, even the deed to that sold house, and after closing the file folder.

She returned the file folder, then asked: "A Xin, won't this cause you trouble? Otherwise, forget it; without these, life might be more relaxed, and after I start working I could also supplement the household expenses."

Li Xin rubbed her head, smiling as he said: "The Gao brothers, feeling guilty, have already emigrated abroad; they will never appear in Gangdao again."

"Take it easy; if you feel uneasy, go buy two uniforms today—consider it repayment for me—and tonight I'll come over, I want to see you wearing the clothes."

He Min blushed slightly, gave him a charming glance, and still nodded.

"No, we have to hurry; if we don't go now we'll delay the important matter! This lethal power is truly extraordinary."

"Hmm, it might also be because of the new car; friends who know how to drive all know that during the break-in period, they take extra care of their new cars!"

"Just like his relationship with Qiuti, it's not only love now but also some familial affection; being sentimental, based on this alone he could never become a hegemon who holds power over an era."

"Those who follow him closely, over time develop emotional bonds; as long as they don't touch his bottom line, he will provide for them and leave them a prosperous livelihood."

"Watching Li Xin hurry away, He Min laughed uncontrollably in the room; it seems her charm is still great—just one glance made him go wild!"

Li Xin arrived at the Oil Sesame Ground Abundant Peace Restaurant; today is A Lai, celebrating his succession as the Text Pile Leader, and he came to drink the wedding wine.

Upon reaching the restaurant entrance, he saw the master of ceremonies recording the gift list; he took out a stack of cash and handed it over.

"Prosperity Xin Brother, gift money 100,000."

"The master of ceremonies had just finished announcing the name when A Lai hurried out, smiling and saying: 'Xin Brother being able to come is already giving me face! For such a generous gift, I feel ashamed to accept it!'"

"Li Xin put his arm around his shoulder and said: 'We're old acquaintances, no need for formalities; it's only right—you go about your business, I'll just go in myself.'"

"The two were just old friends catching up, with no other relation whatsoever—it's a pity they didn't enter the entertainment industry!"

Li Xin went up to the second floor and saw Min Brother chatting with Violent Strong.

He sat down beside them and asked: "What are you two chatting about? Let me join in the fun!"

Min Brother gave him an annoyed poke, stared at him for a few moments, and thought: "This kid is really ruthless! He did it too cleanly!"

Violent Strong said beside them: "A Xin, you don't know—the Gao brothers have run away; Gao Wen this bastard didn't even bring his wife, damn, he's a heartless, unrighteous scoundrel!"

He even spat a 'pah!' at the end.

Min Brother was speechless!

"Fortunately Gao Wen didn't bring his wife; if he had, he'd have to go to the Western Paradise with him—then it wouldn't be emigrating abroad!"

After hearing that the Gao brothers had fled, he found the villa spotless, and his regard for Immortal Trust increased by several levels.

"This kid's power is too strong; if possible, avoid provoking him—damn, it's terrifying, this jianghu is really hard to get by in!"

"He actually wants to go make a movie."

"That way he could have a good ending, not be forced to run away— the kind where not running isn't an option."

Li Xin didn't notice Min Brother's change in expression; he was together with Violent Strong condemning the Gao brothers!

The two spoke with vigor: one said, "Those brothers aren't good stuff, running away without their wives," the other said, "Yeah! They're not good at all, so they deserve to run away."

After the banquet ended.

Li Xin and Min Brother found a teahouse, waited for the server to brew the tea, then they began talking.

"A Xin, this matter is over; I hope you won't be so ruthless in the future—if you don't leave others a way out, then your own path will be hard to walk."

Li Xin picked up the teacup to pour tea for him, then picked up his own cup and took a sip.

Then he said: "Min Brother, the fact that I first approached you to smooth things over shows I didn't want to fight, and the negotiation terms weren't excessive."

"My reputation as A Xin in the jianghu isn't great! But have you seen me actively seeking trouble from others? No, right?"

"If we can talk, we don't fight; if we can't talk, there's nothing more to say—if we fight, we fight to the death, and I won't leave myself any future trouble."

"Moreover, I've never harmed the families of those who pose no threat; one could say I'm the one who truly upholds jianghu rules, stronger than many jianghu people."

"Unless absolutely necessary, I won't exterminate those who pose no threat to me—do you agree?"

Li Xin said that's how he puts it; as for how he actually does it, it's no longer important—dead people don't speak.

On this point, Min Brother couldn't refute him; aside from the Thunder Lord family, he truly hasn't exterminated anyone else—he is indeed a jianghu Big Brother who upholds the rules very well.

Others just talk about rules in words, but afterwards they make other people's whole families emigrate; as to where they emigrated to, everyone knows...

"I admit this point; it's also why you have many friends in the jianghu—we're also willing to befriend you, because you have a bottom line."

"Indeed, it's much stronger than most people."

"But in this matter, the Gao brothers also have unspeakable hardships; at this critical juncture of their transformation, they couldn't possibly bow down and admit defeat."

"Otherwise, all their efforts would go to waste, everything they'd done earlier would go up in flames, with no way back!"

Li Xin took out a cigarette case, first took out a stick and handed it to Min Brother, then lit one for himself.

He exhaled smoke and then said: "Hardships? There are plenty of people with hardships in this world! Should I, in the future, investigate everyone's hardships, understand their difficulties, before I act?"

"As for other matters, I don't care and can't control them; if you provoke me, you must pay the price—no one is exempt."

"The reason I asked you out today is because you're the intermediary, and I also regard you as a friend, so I'll give you an explanation."

"Min Ge nods and admits this; Immortal Trust really has nothing to say to friends, and he accepts this favor."

"He also doesn't want to argue over a dead person's matter; when you're out in the world, if you get hit, you just have to stand at attention."

"He then changed the subject and asked, 'You said you wanted me to film a movie—does that still count?'"

"You didn't say this would ruin your reputation, did you?" Li Xin teased.

"Min Ge sighed and said, 'Losing face is better than losing your life; nowadays it's the world of you ruthless people! I can't keep up!'"