"Fine!" The scarred man gritted his teeth. No matter how much of a scoundrel he was, he couldn't bring himself to cheat on a woman. "Since you really drank it, I'll go and report it!"
"Second Brother!"
The thugs were getting anxious. If they let her see their boss, wouldn't it make them look like a bunch of grown men had lost to a woman?
Besides, there are plenty of ways to torment her, why give in so easily?
"Shut up!" The scarred man glared at them fiercely. "I keep my word! I'm going in to report this. If any of you dare to lay a finger on her, you'll be in for a world of hurt when I get out!"
After saying that, he strode towards the backyard.
Xu Xinghe remained standing at the door, her hand secretly tightening its grip on the dagger in her pocket.
The thugs' eyes were fixed on her.
Some were sizing me up, some had ill intentions, and a few had lewd looks that made me feel very uncomfortable.
Xu Xinghe ignored them and waited quietly.
The bungalow in the backyard was completely different from the front house; the moment you pushed the door open, even the air felt much fresher.
The walls were painted snow-white, without a single stain.
A pear wood table sits by the window, upon which are neatly arranged purple clay teawares, clearly not ordinary items.
A middle-aged man in his forties was sitting in a wicker chair, listening to opera on a gramophone with his eyes closed.
The phonograph was a rare item that he had someone buy from Shanghai at a high price. Even the records were old items that had circulated in the mansion in the early years, and ordinary people could not even see them.
"Big Brother." The scarred man knocked lightly on the door, only daring to peek out halfway, his tone somewhat cautious.
Old Hei slowly opened his eyes.
His facial features were very ordinary, even somewhat flat. Because he had lived in the cold Heilongjiang Province for generations, he had typical single eyelids and small eyes. However, when he raised his eyes, they revealed a piercing sharpness that made people dare not underestimate him.
"What's wrong?"
"A woman came to the front yard. She's Jiang Linchuan's fiancée and said she wanted to discuss a business deal with you. I originally wanted to make her drink a bottle of baijiu to put her in a difficult position, but... she drank it all, not a drop left. Brother, it's not that I didn't try my best, it's just that I really couldn't make things difficult for her." The scarred man scratched his head, a little embarrassed.
Old Hei sat up straight, picked up the small teacup on the table, took a sip, and raised an eyebrow slightly. "Drank the whole bottle?"
"Yes! It was an unopened bottle of high-proof liquor. I watched the whole process, and not a single drop was poured. I definitely drank it!"
"Interesting." Old Hei's lips curled into a smile. He was always well-informed and had heard about Jiang Linchuan being framed. He knew without a doubt what this woman was here for.
They simply wanted to gather information and find out who was behind it all.
Many people do bad things and may try to hide them, but they may not always keep their mouths shut.
Sometimes when I have a few drinks with my brothers, I just spill everything out.
This is how Lao Hei got a lot of information.
Therefore, he repeatedly instructed his men to keep their mouths shut and not to tell anyone.
"Let her in." Old Hei put down his teacup, his tone flat. "I want to see what kind of person Commander Jiang's fiancée is. I heard that during the snow disaster, she produced a lot of frostbite cream, and the villagers call her a lucky star. I'll see if I can get some of that good fortune."
The scarred man nodded quickly in agreement, turned around, and hurriedly retreated.
Back in the front yard, he gestured with his chin at Xu Xinghe, "Big brother wants you to come in."
The thugs around him were full of resentment, but none of them dared to utter a sound.
No one dared to disobey their elder brother's decision.
Xu Xinghe noticed the change in their expressions before following the scarred man into the backyard.
All the thugs were staring at her, and some even reached out their hands silently.
Xu Xinghe was prepared and immediately dodged to the side, coldly asking, "What are you doing?"
The scarred man turned around and saw the other man reluctantly withdrawing his hand. He immediately glared at him and said, "Get lost! You dare touch the person my brother wants to see? If you touch me again, I'll slap you across the face!"
"Hehe, I just couldn't help myself for a moment..." The thug gave an awkward laugh and dared not be presumptuous anymore.
"If you can't stand it, go home and find your wife. Stop making a fool of yourself here!"
Amidst laughter, Xu Xinghe finally emerged from the smoky front room.
Before you is a clean little courtyard, and beyond the courtyard is that large house with blue bricks and tiles.
It looks no different from an ordinary farmhouse, but it is more sturdy and well-organized, exuding an understated elegance.
"Go in." The scarred man stopped at the door, reminding him, "Remember to call me 'Big Brother' when you go in. Don't think you can act tough here just because you're one of Jiang Linchuan's men. This is our territory!"
Xu Xinghe ignored him, pushed open the door and walked straight in.
The room was spotless and bright, much tidier than she had expected.
Her gaze fell on the middle-aged man directly in front of her, and she felt a slight surprise.
Is this the legendary Old Black?
She looks so ordinary, the kind of person you wouldn't even glance at if you walked down the street.
Old Hei glanced at Xu Xinghe, but didn't say anything. He just lowered his head and fiddled with the purple clay teapot on the table.
The movements were slow and leisurely, clearly an attempt to deliberately leave her waiting and give her a hard time.
Xu Xinghe wasn't annoyed at all; his attitude was perfectly normal.
She never thought that these people who mingled in the gray area were necessarily wicked, but she also knew that they were ultimately not on the same path as herself and Jiang Linchuan.
“Brother Hei,” Xu Xinghe spoke first, her tone neither humble nor arrogant, “My name is Xu Xinghe, I’m from Shanghai, and I’m Jiang Linchuan’s fiancée. You’re very influential, so you must have already figured me out. I’m here today to ask you for a favor. I won’t let you help me for nothing; my family used to be the richest in Shanghai, and we happen to have a treasure here that’s perfect for you.”
As she finished speaking, she took out a small white porcelain bottle from her cloth bag and gently placed it on the table. "I donated all the money and gold in the house, but I kept this because it is a true priceless treasure. Just eat a little bit, and I guarantee it will be effective immediately, and your body will be able to return to the state it was five years ago."
She didn't choose to be timid and ingratiating, nor did she beat around the bush.
Northeasterners appreciate straightforwardness, especially when the other person is a leader or big brother. They might enjoy hearing flattery from their underlings, but they would never like scheming or hiding their true intentions.
More importantly, she couldn't directly take the money or the gold.
That would only incite the other party's greed, which would be a bad move.
Now, the only things she can offer, and the things that can most easily tempt Lao Hei, are the spiritual spring and medicinal herbs in her space.
"By the way, I'm the only one in the world who has this. If you don't believe me, you can try it first. Don't miss this opportunity."
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