However, Shen Qingwei refused firmly and calmly: "No!"
In response to this, Chu Jinghong frowned and asked in confusion, "Why is that? Haven't you always been troubled by money? This kind of compensation can at least alleviate the difficult situation in your current life."
After hearing what the other party said, Shen Qingwei lowered her head and explained softly, "I know you are a distinguished person. Even someone as prominent as Master Zhang would be respectful when seeing you. If I really accept this money, although it can temporarily improve my living conditions, it may also damage your reputation. This is really unfair to you."
After hearing her words, Chu Jinghong couldn't help but feel deeply moved, and sincerely admired this woman's prudence and foresight: "She is truly a thoughtful person!"
How could such an intelligent and beautiful girl live in such poverty and hardship?
This question made him curious and puzzled about Shen Qingwei.
After a moment of silence, thinking of Zhang Tianzhe who was still waiting hurriedly downstairs, Chu Jinghong stood up and prepared to leave.
"Then I'll take my leave now. I'll let you know as soon as I find a suitable place." His tone was gentle but filled with irresistible power. "The rent will definitely be reasonable for you."
In fact, Chu Jinghong could have found a comfortable new home for Shen Qingwei free of charge, but from a few brief exchanges, he realized... some subtle changes were happening quietly, building a bridge of spiritual connection between the two.
This connection goes beyond material support or help; it is about deeper understanding and resonance.
Just as Chu Jinghong turned to leave, a clear voice suddenly rang out from behind him: "Please wait a moment!" It was Shen Qingwei who stopped him, as if she had something important to say...
Walking down slowly from upstairs, Zhang Tianzhe's footsteps landed on the cold asphalt road, and each step was so heavy that it made people's heart palpitate.
His brows were furrowed, like a mountain covered by dark clouds, and the pressure made it almost suffocating.
The night breeze brought a cool breeze, but it did nothing to alleviate the melancholy in his heart. The dim lights in the distance reflected in his eyes endless confusion and bewilderment about the future.
"Get in the car."
Chu Jinghong emerged from the bottom of the stairs, his sharp gaze sweeping across the melancholy-faced man on the sidewalk. His tone was filled with undeniable firmness and indifference. Every word he spoke was like a hammer striking in the silent night, resonating loudly.
Upon hearing this, his anxious face suddenly lit up—an expression mixed with gratitude, hope, and even relief. Zhang Tianzhe almost immediately jumped into the back seat of the car, his movements so swift that even the driver was startled.
From this moment until the vehicle started again, his sitting posture and the slightest changes on his face showed extraordinary respect and caution, as if he was afraid that any small mistake would completely shatter his last hope.
Clearly, this encounter was not as casual as it appeared.
Judging from the other party's behavior, it is clear that there must be something important that led to their meeting, and the situation seems to be very urgent.
The two of them sat side by side in silence in the slightly crowded but still comfortable car. The flowing neon lights outside stretched their shadows very long... Time became particularly slow and unbearable at this moment, especially for the people in the car.
Zhang Tianzhe wanted to speak several times to break the silence and say what he had prepared, but every time the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back and hid them deep in his heart.
After this happened over and over again, even he could feel that the uneasiness in his heart was gradually devouring the last bit of peace.
"If you have something to say, just say it now. I won't have time to waste with you once we get there."
Just when Zhang Tianzhe was still hesitating, the man next to him suddenly spoke and interrupted his thoughts. Although it was not an accusation, it was sharper than a direct question and there was no room for maneuver. It seemed that he had already set a time limit for him and required him to make a decision immediately.
Finally, after a hard struggle, Zhang Tianzhe mustered up the courage to whisper, "Please help me... Master, please help me get through this difficult time!" Even though his voice was very soft, it couldn't conceal the strong and sincere emotions contained in it; at the same time, his whole body was trembling slightly due to excessive excitement. It was obvious that he had completely let down all his guard and devoted himself to this adventure.
"You want me to participate in an underground boxing match on your behalf?"
After hearing this, Chu Jinghong's expression changed drastically. His original indifference immediately turned into great surprise and even a bit of disbelief. "What on earth has happened to put you in such a desperate situation?"
"That's right, dear brother! If I lose, not only will I be doomed, but many others will be harmed as well." At this point, his attempt to remain calm was no longer sustainable, and a complex mix of emotions surfaced in his eyes. "That's why I've risked everything to come to you for help, and I promise that whatever benefits I gain from winning will be given to you without reservation!"
You know, although this kind of competition is dangerous, it still attracts many warriors to participate because of its unique charm.
For someone like Zhang Tianzhe who urgently needs to prove his worth, having a strong man like Chu Jinghong as his backer is undoubtedly one of the best choices he can think of.
Because in a world where strength is the measure of a hero, only truly powerful force can guarantee safety and dignity.
The people under his command were, after all, a group of impoverished young men with uncertain futures, who had decided to follow him and struggle in the cracks of society. Zhang Tianzhe himself was already struggling, but he still insisted on providing for his brothers, making their already difficult life even more difficult.
Especially since he had just settled all of the Xia Group's debts, his already difficult life became even more pressing. His "business" now relied almost entirely on selling assets to maintain operations, and his life was so difficult that it was heartbreaking.
Simply put, for three full months, Zhang Tianzhe hadn't received any income. As his status in the underworld gradually declined, the KTVs and saunas that had once sought his protection also lost contact.
Now, he only has three streets left as his base, and in this small area, there are only a few Internet cafes and two foot massage shops that are about to go bankrupt to barely support the situation.
In this harsh market environment, it seems that these two foot massage shops are unable to avoid the fate of closing down, let alone receiving any so-called "protection fees".
The outcome of this underground boxing match is crucial to whether Zhang Tianzhe can continue to stay in this city.
However, the elite forces under his command are very few, and most of those who remain are young people who are full of fighting spirit but lack experience; at the same time, the opponents are composed of professional fighters who have been on the battlefield for a long time and have ruthless means.
Knowing that the chances of winning were slim, Zhang Tianzhe was unwilling to see his brothers sacrifice in vain.
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