Chapter 12

Liu Bei was already covered in tears,

"I want to recruit local volunteers to suppress the bandits and bring peace to the people, but I regret that my financial resources are insufficient!"

Rich second-generation Zhang Fei laughed,

"What's difficult about that? I have money, and I am willing to join you in this great cause!"

"Is this true?"

"I always keep my word!"

Guan Yu felt a bit sad; the noble person was before him, but he had no money to support him!

Liu Bei had long noticed his expression,

"A single tree cannot make a forest; I am very short of talent. Brother Guan Yu?"

Guan Yu felt inspired in his heart and cupped his hands,

"If you don't abandon me, I am willing to follow you!"

Liu Bei stood up excitedly,

"The two heroes are truly like charcoal in the snow, brave and loyal; please accept a bow from me, Liu Bei!"

Zhang Fei and Guan Yu hurriedly stood up and helped Liu Bei up,

"Brother Liu, why are you doing this!"

Liu Bei's eyes were already red,

"I am happy; only after sifting through the sand can one see the true gold. I have finally found like-minded people; this is a gift from heaven. I wish to become sworn brothers with you two, what do you think?"

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei hurriedly cupped their hands, their eyes also red,

"I have long had this intention, but I was afraid I wasn't worthy. If the three of us are of one heart, yellow earth will turn into gold!"

Guan Yu was even more absolute,

"From now on, Guan's life is Brother Liu's life; Guan's body is Brother Liu's body! I will obey your commands, with no second thoughts!"

Zhang Fei was stunned; this Guan Yu also had some learning in him,

He hurriedly said,

"Me too!"

Guan Yu continued,

"I swear to be with my brother for life, following through life and death!"

Zhang Fei: Me too!

"Me too!"

Next,

The three tearful men went to the peach orchard behind the mountain,

Slaying a rooster, burning yellow paper, and becoming brothers through life and death!

"Big brother!"

"Second brother!"

"Third brother!"

"This bow, life and death will not change, through adversity we follow, swearing never to separate..."

The comments exploded,

"Zhang Fei went from an angel investor to an employee in an instant!"

"Zhang Fei lost out; he put up the money and effort, but only ended up as the third brother?"

"I suggest Zhang Fei download an anti-fraud app."

"Does this count as Guan Yu investing with his skills?"

"It seems Liu Bei didn't pay anything, but also seems like he did..."

"A classic empty-handed white wolf trick, getting two good martial artists as little brothers for free, and emptying out the rich second-generation Zhang Fei's family fortune!"

"The Liu Group is officially established, throw flowers!"

"No, this is the rhythm of a 'Small Vendor Alliance' huddling together to go public!"

"You don't understand the importance of identity in ancient times at all. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei—one a murderer, one a local tycoon—would at most be cannon fodder if they joined the army, and would never be able to get ahead in their lives!"

"I'm crying; I'm a fan of this brotherhood!"

"I hope the three of them rise up so that our Xia Kingdom won't be too miserable!"

After gathering information, Bai Yuekui returned to the stall,

"Sister Mulan, where's that guy?"

Hua Mulan shook her head,

"He took a piece of gold from me and said he went out to make friends with heroes."

Bai Yuekui...

"I just heard that there were three fools in the peach orchard crying and swearing to be brothers."

Hua Mulan patted her forehead,

"There are really many weirdos here!"

"Let's figure out what to do."

Bai Yuekui, the genius scientist, was not just for show,

"Sister Mulan, I originally planned to join the army to build merit, but after understanding the situation, I found that with our status, we couldn't get ahead at all."

"We must rely on his imperial clan status, even if it's a distant one!"

Hua Mulan...

"So we still have to rely on him?"

Just then,

"Haha, two younger brothers, come and meet my two family members, Bai and Hua."

Liu Bei pulled one with each hand and brought Guan Yu and Zhang Fei over.

Zhang Fei hurriedly cupped his hands,

"Zhang Yide meets the two sisters-in-law!"

"Guan Yunchang meets the two sisters-in-law!"

Bai Yuekui and Hua Mulan exchanged a glance, completely dazed!

"One round face, one red face—who are they!"

"When did we become Liu Bei's wives? Oh, heavens!"

Liu Bei laughed,

"Two brothers, you misunderstood; these are also fellow villagers from my village, with extraordinary martial arts!"

Zhang Fei and Guan Yu exchanged a glance,

"I understand, they just haven't gotten married yet."

Bai Yuekui was numb,

Pulling Liu Bei aside,

"The one who swore brotherhood in the peach orchard just now wasn't you, was it!"

Liu Bei nodded,

"Yes, these two brothers are peerless generals; we've hit the jackpot."

Bai Yuekui...

"What did they do before?"

"One killed pigs, one sold dates."

"Clang!"

Bai Yuekui couldn't take the blow and fell to the ground!

Liu Bei shook his head; Bai's psychological quality was a bit too poor!

"Mulan, pack up, we're going to recruit soldiers first!"

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