[Regret for not dying fighting the Japanese] Part 2

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The next day, through the introduction of the three scarred men, a house next to Cuihonglou was purchased in Xiaohong's name.
The three scarred men were then instructed to send craftsmen to rebuild a five-story brick and wood building
, six rooms long and three rooms deep, according to the blueprints of the old carpenter Zhang from the village. The craftsmen, after reviewing the blueprints, said that with forty or fifty capable men, it
could be completed in two months. However, familiar craftsmen were hard to find, so the construction schedule had to be slowed. Xiaohong remained at Cuihonglou;
with the dual connections of Commander Gao and the three scarred men, her safety was assured. She only played the zither and sang songs at Cuihonglou, and
all her earnings went to the madam, who only provided for her daily meals and lodging. The madam was naturally overjoyed
. "You can be happy now," she said. "You don't have many days left anyway, just live one day at a time." I took Xiaohong
's household registration file to the Commander's house. The Commander laughed heartily, saying I was the number one romantic and talented man in Guandong.
After arranging everything, I set off back to the village. This trip had cost me all the gold bars. I carefully
reported the expenses to the second brother, who meticulously recorded them, except for the change to "
recruitment costs for management personnel" under the section for Xiao Hong's ransom. I gathered my seven brothers and told them my plan. The fourth brother laughed
loudly, saying, "Big brother, don't be ridiculous! I've never seen a bandit run a shop before, hahaha!"
The fifth brother said, "Fourth brother, what do you know? Big brother's actions are definitely correct."
Everyone glared at him fiercely, condemning him, and he chuckled and fell silent.
I said, "If we succeed in opening a gambling den and brothel in Yingkou this time, we can break even in a year, and
then we can make a net profit of eight thousand silver dollars every month."
Hearing that it was eight thousand silver dollars a month, everyone started discussing it animatedly. I gestured for everyone to quiet down and
continued, "While we're not at war, I'm planning to open a few more gambling
dens and brothels in Liaoyang, Haicheng, Jinzhou, and even Fengtian, as well as a few more taverns and inns. What do you all think?"
The second brother corrected me, saying, "Brother, we don't call them inns anymore, we call them hotels."
I said "Oh," as if even a country bumpkin like me would have to adopt a more Westernized way of addressing people. The third brother teased me, saying, "Brother,
you shouldn't call me 'Brother' anymore."
The fifth brother chuckled and said, "You should call me 'Your Majesty'!" The
sixth brother spat, "The Xuantong Emperor hasn't been dead for many years." The eighth
brother chimed in, bowing deeply and saying, "Long live the Emperor!"
The third brother said, "Look at you all. Brother has a Westernized name now, 'Boss.'"
Everyone said "Oh," and "Boss."
After a while of joking around, we seriously discussed our future. Only one-tenth of the gold bars we brought from the Gao family
had been used so far. The box of silver ingots remained untouched, but one box of silver dollars had already been used. Planning for
the large sums they might need in the coming months, the third brother suddenly reminded them, "With so many people, everyone needs a gun, right?"
Everyone snapped out of their reverie. The fourth brother blurted out, "Big brother, get me a submachine gun! I'm going to take out some Japanese!
Damn it, they're getting more and more arrogant, completely out of control!" The seventh brother said, "I want a Mauser C96,"
and the group erupted into a cacophony of voices.
The second brother scoffed, shook his head, and everyone looked at him strangely. He said slowly, "You
bunch of rabble, typical gangsters."
Everyone rushed forward to beat him up, but the second brother dodged, saying, "Isn't that right? You have no
manners whatsoever."
This hit a nerve, and everyone deflated. The second brother continued, "Look at history, even the most powerful barbarian
tribes, how many of them achieved great things?" Those who were somewhat literate recalled the past, while those who were illiterate
stared blankly at the second brother and me, waiting for the lecture to continue.
I said, "Alright, let's set some rules, and no one can violate them." Everyone agreed. After some
discussion and several days of hard work by Li the stonemason, the mountain rules were finally engraved in large red lacquered characters on the wall of the gathering hall:
General Rules: First. Everything is for the purpose and foundation of maintaining the mountain stronghold.
Second. The leader's decisions should prioritize the overall situation of the stronghold, and everyone should resolutely support them.
Third. All actions must be obeyed according to command; no one may act on their own initiative, go down the mountain alone, or act independently.
Fourth. No one may disturb the people, kill the innocent, or commit rape and plunder.
Fifth. No one may smoke opium.
Sixth. Everything in the stronghold is a secret and must not be revealed to others.
Those who violate the above rules will be punished according to the severity of the offense, ranging from one, two, or three stabs to whipping and execution.
The second and third rules were the ideas of the second and third brothers; they said everything should be based on the common good, and everyone agreed.
Regarding the fifth rule, the eighth brother chuckled and asked, "What if the other party is the wife of a corrupt official or a wicked man? Should we rape her?" Everyone pretended to
discuss it seriously for a moment and unanimously decided: they are not considered ordinary people; rape them first, then we'll see.
The second and third brothers then began writing letters to their classmates abroad—no, to their fellow students, using foreign names—asking
them to keep an eye out for foreign arms dealers. I was also keeping an eye out in Yingkou and Fengtian, knowing that Commander Gao and Yan Xishan
were not people I could rely on. This matter couldn't be rushed, so I had to put it aside for now.
The next day, I took the second, third, fifth, and seventh brothers and headed towards Liaoyang. In Liaoyang County, we found Xu Jin.
Xu Jin was an orphan I had given a few silver dollars and a full meal to a few years ago. From then on, he recognized me as his godfather.
I let him stay in Liaoyang County to work as an apprentice accountant. The boy was clever and quick-witted, and I had great confidence in him.
A few years passed, and Xu Jin had grown taller, becoming a young man. He was 1.8 meters tall, though slightly thin. He had grown
a small mustache, his Adam's apple was prominent, and his voice had become hoarse. He looked at me, cheered, and called out in a hoarse voice,
"Godfather, what brings you here?" Everyone else burst into laughter, saying that he was so young, how could he be your godfather
?
Xu Jin blushed, but still generously said that he was my godfather all along. He said that he
owed everything he had to me, and that my life had been saved by my godfather.
I took his hand, put my arm around his shoulder, and said to the others, "Look, don't we look like father and son?"
Everyone agreed, and another burst of laughter followed.
Xu Jin asked for leave, and our group went to Chaoyang Restaurant, the largest restaurant in Liaoyang. Xu Jin blushed and said in a low voice,
"Godfather, I don't have enough money. Let's go to another place; the wine and food here are too expensive."
I put my arm around his shoulder and said, "Don't worry, your father's here. Would you let me pay for the meal?"
Xu Jin stubbornly replied, "It's been so long since I've seen you, sir. This meal should be on me. I'm all grown up now; I
can earn money."
I asked him, "Then tell me, how much do you earn a month?"
"Forty silver dollars."
"What, forty silver dollars?"
Everyone burst into laughter again, and this time the young man was truly embarrassed. He didn't know
what his uncles, who were six or seven years older than him, were laughing about. His monthly wage of forty silver dollars
was the highest among all the apprentices, even in the entire industry, and he was very proud of it.
The group went up to the second-floor riverside private room, and I asked him, "How's your apprenticeship going?"
The young man immediately regained his confidence: "The manager said I should have graduated long ago, but he hasn't passed away yet
, so he can't hand it over to me for now." This kid was really honest, repeating the exact words. I asked him again, " 　　How much money
do you handle in accounts each month?" 　　 "Five or six thousand," Xu Jin said proudly. 　　 "You only get forty yuan a month, but you're managing five or six thousand. Don't you want to make a little money?" 　　 "No way! Besides, it's not my own money. How can I do something like that?" Xu Jin shook his head anxiously. 　　I found him increasingly endearing. I took a small box out of my bag and handed it to him, saying, "Your godfather 　　has been passing through Liaoyang frequently these past two years, but hasn't been able to visit you. It's inconvenient, and also so you can focus on 　　your studies. Here, consider this a token of my apology." 　　 Xu Jin carefully opened it; inside was a pocket watch. He smiled with delight and happily put it around his neck 　　. I asked him, "How is it? Do you like it?" 　　 He said he liked it, but then his face fell. I asked him what was wrong, and he said he didn't have any money to buy 　　anything nice for his godfather. 　　 Everyone burst into laughter again. It seemed everyone had grown fond of this child. 　　 The food and drinks arrived, a table laden with fine wines and dishes, many of which he had never heard of 　　or seen before. Although he was drooling with envy, he still politely poured everyone a glass of wine. I 　　asked him why he wasn't drinking. He said his master said that if you drink, you can't keep good accounts, and if you can't keep good accounts, you're not a 　　good manager. 　　 I nodded and said that was good. Then I asked him, "My godfather is planning to open a cloth shop, restaurant, 　　gambling den, and brothel here, and he wants you to be the head manager. Do you dare to take the job?" 　　 The young man blushed immediately upon hearing the word "brothel," but quickly regained his composure: " 　　How much do you handle each month?" 　　 I said not much, at most tens of thousands of silver dollars. How much could a small county like Liaoyang possibly handle? 　　 Xu Jin's mouth dropped open. Tens of thousands of silver dollars—a number he couldn't even imagine. 　　 I chuckled and asked him, "Xiao Jin, now that tens of thousands have passed through your hands, aren't you tempted?" 　　 The young man was a bit excited: "Tens of thousands? Maybe I'd be tempted, but when I think about how this belongs to my godfather, I won't 　　be tempted. Maybe I'll get a share later, hehe," he said with a simple, honest laugh, which made sense. 　　 Then I asked him, "How much do you think your godfather would pay you to be satisfied?" 　　 "I'd do anything for my godfather, even without pay." 　　 I cursed at him, "Stop giving me that fancy talk, just tell me, how much?" 　　 "One hundred silver dollars," several times his usual wage. 　　 "I'll give you two hundred silver dollars, just do a good job and don't cause any trouble. Let's eat." 　　 Everyone started eating and drinking freely, half an hour later—no, an hour later. Xu Jin, burping, 　　poured tea for everyone, saying he'd never eaten anything so delicious before and would have to tell the brothers about it when he got back. 　　 I became interested and asked how many brothers he had and what they did. 　　 The young man said there were seven or eight of them, all very close friends. There were accountants, pharmacists, and 　　even someone studying traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture. Suddenly, an idea struck me: wouldn't it be wonderful to settle these kids in Yingkou and open a pharmacy? Then I told 　　him to have his brothers come to Chaoyang Tower after work tonight. Remember, come quietly. Also, 　　bring any honest and kind brothers you know! 　　 The young man obeyed and went back satisfied. We continued drinking. The third brother said, "Eldest brother, you're amazing! This 　　kid is good; I like him." The second brother said, "Eldest brother has great foresight; that's normal. Everyone 　　likes this kid." The fifth brother said, "Eldest brother, introduce one to me as a godson sometime!" The seventh brother grinned: 　　"Introduce one to you? Aren't you afraid of misleading him and raising a Ximen Qing?" Everyone burst into laughter. 　　 After a hearty meal, we all went to survey the terrain. Liaoyang was a small county town, but it was close to Fengtian ( Shenyang 　　), and its environment was tranquil and relatively prosperous. Many high-ranking officials and nobles retired here to settle down and live out their lives. 　　Therefore, shops here couldn't rely on size to succeed. Instead, they had to focus on key factors like decoration, storefront, and staff. 　　After identifying several advantageous locations, I contacted some old acquaintances and used their names to register the shops with the government 　　. The poor brothers, hearing they were about to become shopkeepers, jumped for joy, especially Zhang Quan, who danced with excitement 　　. These brothers, who had been poor for generations, were so honest and simple at heart, I thought. Although 　　they were only nominally registered, receiving a few dozen silver dollars a month, it was enough for them to hold their heads high among relatives and neighbors 　　and to provide a comfortable life for their families. 　　 He explained to each of them where to buy land, how to persuade the original homeowner to leave, how to get compensation, and how to build a new 　　house. After making sure they all understood, the second brother gave each of them a set of house construction drawings and a bank 　　draft with the full amount. Then they dispersed. We wandered around waiting for dark. 　　 When we returned to Chaoyang Restaurant, it wasn't dark yet. The waiter brewed a pot of tea, and we chatted while drinking it. Just 　　then, Xu Jin came in with a group of young men. It turned out they knew Chaoyang Restaurant had a guest today, and several of them 　　had persuaded the old manager to close early. The oldest was in his early twenties, and the youngest was fourteen or fifteen, all full of energy and vitality 　　. They made you feel several years younger. Xu Jin solemnly introduced his godfather and uncles to them.

And my brothers, the young men, all bowed and saluted solemnly. I was very satisfied, thinking that
things in Yingkou were basically settled.
So I ordered the waiter to bring wine and dishes. A dozen or so people filled a large table, and after two rounds of dishes, these hungry
tigers couldn't eat anymore. As the saying goes, "A half-grown boy can eat his father to death," and it seems that's true.
The waiter brought tea, and several of them hurriedly poured tea, saying how fragrant it was. I thought it was about time,
so I explained my idea in detail, and everyone readily agreed, except for the youngest who said he hadn't finished his
apprenticeship yet and didn't dare to leave. I comforted him, saying that age wasn't a problem, as long as he did his job well, he would become
a master master in the future. After chatting for a while, I told them to go back first. Then I spent a lot of money to borrow 　　a car
from a wealthy family in Liaoyang and headed straight for Fengtian. 　　 Although it was eight or nine o'clock at night, the streets were still bustling with cars and people. The whole city was brightly 　　lit, and all kinds of shops were still open for business. I asked a few passersby, and they all said that the best brothel in Fengtian was Chunfeng Tower. 　　 Chunfeng Tower truly lived up to its name. The madam at the entrance, a woman in her thirties, was well-dressed and had a gentle smile 　　. She gave off a warm and welcoming feeling. I guess that's where the name came from. 　　 After entering, the second brother handed over a silver note. The madam glanced at it and said, "Gentlemen, please 　　wait a moment." The pimps immediately came to serve tea and water. Soon, more than thirty beautiful prostitutes stood in a row before us. 　　The third brother sighed, "What a pity, what a pity." The fifth brother glared at him and said, "What are you sighing about? You're a bearded man 　　..." I immediately interjected, "Your beard is so long, and you've never been with a woman, hahaha, 　　isn't that funny?" Everyone burst into laughter, and the prostitutes laughed so hard they were doubled over, all 　　vying to open a brothel for the third brother. 　　 He was given the first choice, and he picked a slender young girl. When asked why, he learned it was because she looked like his first love. 　　The fifth brother urged him to choose another one, and the girl immediately blushed. The third brother said smugly, "She looks just like her, so much like her!" Then 　　he carried the girl out. 　　 The second brother chose a tall, imposing one. The fifth brother, knowing he had almost messed things up, insisted I choose first. 　　I said, "We're brothers, why be so polite?" I told the eighth brother to choose first. The seventh brother immediately picked two, one big and one small, and left happily 　　. I told him it was alright, it was just a small matter, don't worry about it, hurry up and choose. The fifth brother chose two 　　girls with large breasts and left. 　　 I stared at the remaining twenty-odd girls, thinking that with so much time tonight, I should have two to enjoy myself more. 　　I chose the first one. Seeing me about to choose, all the prostitutes immediately started striking seductive poses, exuding charm. Only 　　one medium-sized, fair-skinned woman stood quietly in the crowd, watching me. I looked closely and was glad I had almost missed out 　　. This woman, while not particularly glamorous at first glance, was pleasing to the eye, and the more I looked, the more beautiful she became. A pair of 　　large, dark eyes, bright and sparkling, truly had a captivating quality. She wore 　　a short, uncinched, grass-green silk top and straight-legged grass-green trousers. Although the clothes weren't fitted, experience still revealed a pair 　　of full, prominent breasts, seemingly about to burst forth. They were a hundred times more impressive than those accentuated by cheongsams. 　　 I pointed at her, and she immediately smiled and came out. She curtsied and said sweetly, "Sir, my name is Green 　　Willow." Looking at her, other women seemed unappealing. I handed a silver note to the madam beside me, saying it was for 　　the tea money of the girls who hadn't been chosen. The woman in green took my arm and cheerfully walked towards her room. 　　 Once inside, she bolted the door and said, "It's still early, sir, would you like to hear me sing a little tune?" Only then did I notice 　　a guqin (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument) covered by a silk cloth. I sat down, and she brewed me tea. Then she began to play, a simple tune, "Spring 　　River Flower Moon Night," which she played with breathtaking skill. I listened, completely captivated, as if lying 　　on Xiao Hong's soft, warm belly. 　　 Xiao Hong, why am I thinking of Xiao Hong now? What is she doing? Embroidering under the lamp, or perhaps 　　gazing at the bright moon on the river, lost in thought? 　　 The music abruptly stopped, jolting me from my reverie. 　　 Green Willow softly said, "What are you thinking about, Master? Are you missing your beloved wife at home, or are you captivated by Green Willow's music 　　?" She then bit her lip and giggled. In the lamplight, the beautiful Green Willow appeared even more radiant and captivating 　　. 　　 I looked into her eyes, those large, watery eyes so innocent yet so intense. I said softly, 　　"I am not yet married, but the young lady's music is captivating. It's like strolling hand in hand with my lover on a blissful 　　spring night, warm and romantic." 　　 Green Willow chuckled and said, "You even know how to appreciate music, sir. Let me play you another piece I composed." 　　 I sat down again, and the music flowed like a stream, light and gentle like the water towns of Jiangnan, 　　full of springtime charm. The banks were covered in lush green grass, teeming with life. Amidst the singing and dancing of spring, a hint of sorrow was hidden, like 　　the melancholy of homesickness, or the sorrow of a young girl experiencing first love. The music began to rise, gradually becoming grand and majestic, surging and 　　powerful, but just before reaching its peak, it suddenly plummeted, filled with sorrowful grief. 　　 I sighed, and she stopped playing. "Why are you sighing, sir?" 　　 I asked her why the music suddenly dropped so low. Was it because of some misfortune, or because you lamented being a woman? 　　 Green Willow also sighed and said softly, "Both." I figured she must have gone through something extraordinary, so I said 　　, "You can tell me what's on your mind; maybe I can help you." Green Willow sat down opposite me and 　　began to tell her story. It turned out she was from Changsha, and her father was a typical representative of the Xiang Army, brave and skilled in battle. Later, 　　he followed Sun Yat-sen in the campaign against Yuan Shikai, but unfortunately died in battle. From then on, the mother and daughter struggled to survive. In desperation, Green Willow 　　abandoned her studies and went with her mother to Beiping to find her uncle. But her uncle had already been transferred to garrison Shanhaiguan with the army. When they arrived at Shanhaiguan, they learned that 　　her uncle had also died in battle. Her mother, unable to bear the double blow, fell seriously ill and passed away, leaving her alone and destitute in the chaotic 　　world. As she spoke of her sorrows, tears streamed down her face. I gently wiped away her tears, and she held my hand tightly, 　　continuing her story. 　　 I felt incredibly depressed. Damn it, I came here looking for fun, but I didn't expect to end up listening to a young 　　woman's story. And like Xiao Hong, they both lost loved ones at Shanhaiguan. That damned pass...

"Damn? Oh well, I'll just keep listening. I started this whole thing; at worst, I'll just
sleep with her tonight."
Then, Green Willow went to work at an art academy, doing mounting and framing work. One day, she was taken out to dinner, and when she woke up,
she had been raped. Utterly devastated, she discovered she was in a brothel. Overwhelmed with shame and anger, she abandoned
her suicidal thoughts and decided to fight to the death, vowing to avenge her enemies. So she moved to the Spring Breeze Brothel, partly
because the owner and the brothel's owner were brothers, and partly because the brothel was located in Fengtian, a place frequented by high-ranking officials and nobles. She hoped to
one day meet a powerful person who could help her get revenge. Over the years, she met many powerful people, but
none were willing to help, and her enemy never appeared.
"Do you remember what your enemy looks like?" I asked her. Green Willow gritted her teeth and said fiercely, "How could I
not remember? I dream about that beast every night." According to her description, this person had
a large mole above his right eyebrow and on the left corner of his mouth, was bald, and had a bulbous nose. I secretly memorized it; I'd deal with him the day I encountered him
.
Green Willow continued, saying that she hadn't planned to see any guests tonight, partly because her period had just ended, and partly because she was in
a bad mood. But she overheard a pimp talking about several imposing old men who had arrived, all impeccably dressed and with
extraordinary manners; two of them even seemed to be martial arts experts. So she deliberately wore an unattractive outfit, curious to see
if these old men were really as the pimp described. She hid silently in the crowd, but
I still chose her. After telling me this, she sighed and said it was fate.
Damn it, why are women so superstitious about destiny? I laughed and said, "Now you've met me. I'm just
an ordinary person, but if I ever encounter the great enemy you mentioned, I will definitely do my best to help you."
Green Willow actually did a deep bow and said, "If you can avenge me, sir, I'm willing to
serve you like a slave for the rest of my life."
I knew the fierce spirit of women from Hunan; if she wanted revenge, her enemy would be her sworn enemy—it would be either her death or
his. I helped her up and said, "Sister Green Willow, I can't say for sure that I'll encounter this enemy, but if I do
, I will definitely come and tell you. I certainly can't say that I can kill him with a sword or a palm strike, because
this is Fengtian, not Yingkou, nor Funiu Mountain."
Green Willow smiled through her tears, saying she'd been so engrossed in telling stories that she'd forgotten the important matter. Then, taking my hand, she
undressed herself first, then helped me undress completely and served me a bath. I closed my eyes and let her fuss in the large wooden tub. Everyone
had lost interest. She pressed closer, saying dismissively, "Sir, do you think Green Willow isn't pretty enough?" I gently pushed her away,
saying I was tired and didn't want to move, and we'd talk about it later.
Green Willow tactfully helped me clean myself. I lay down, lost in thought. She nestled into my arms like a kitten
, her full, smooth body pressed tightly against me, hugging my waist, saying nothing, just looking at me strangely.
Human life is so fragile; fortune and misfortune can change in an instant. A woman like Green Willow could
be reduced from a noblewoman to a courtesan in a flash. Though she had patriotic aspirations and deep-seated hatred, in this world, she
was as fragile as a blade of grass, easily trampled underfoot. Thinking of this, I sighed deeply. Green Willow simply stayed close
to me, watching me sigh, knowing I wasn't feeling well either. So she closed her eyes, and we both fell into a deep sleep.
The next morning, after breakfast, Lao Ba suggested we check out the casino. The provincial capital was indeed different; the casino
had all sorts of games, even the latest foreign gambling equipment. It was bustling with people, the atmosphere lively. Lao Ba looked
at a new roulette wheel, eager to try it, his hands itching with anticipation, just waiting for me to speak. I told him to
try it, but the maximum loss was two hundred silver dollars. Lao Ba nodded quickly and happily ran off.
In less than an hour, he had lost all one hundred silver dollars. He was still not satisfied,
looking at me pitifully with pleading eyes. I knew his personality; if I didn't let him have his fill, he'd be unhappy with me for a month or two. There was no need
to ruin our brotherly relationship over a little money.
Lao Er slipped him another stack of silver notes, and he happily went back. We watched from the sidelines. This thing
was indeed powerful; the bigger the bet, the bigger the loss. Old Eight was gambling with blinded greed. Old Two saw through the trick and said Old Eight
was betting five silver dollars each time. Although Old Eight was unhappy, it was better than angering everyone and being forced to go back to the mountain.
We played for who knows how long, until he was done, and everyone was starving. We found a restaurant,
ate something simple, and prepared to return the car to Liaoyang. Just as we stepped out of the restaurant, I saw someone walking towards me . He
looked familiar, but I couldn't quite place him. Looking at his back, it suddenly dawned on me—wasn't that the bald, bulbous-nosed
fellow with a mole on his left lip and right eyebrow? Green Willow rarely went out, so of course she couldn't find him, yet he
was enjoying himself right under her nose.
I left Old Two, Old Three, and Old Five behind, telling them to wait for me, and Old Seven and I chased after him. It turned out this fellow had actually
stepped into the Spring Breeze Pavilion. I was puzzled; wasn't Green Willow looking for him? "Never mind that for now, let's find out the details first." The madam,
seeing us return, assumed we were reluctant to leave and ordered a pimp to take us upstairs. I said
I'd like to look around first, but the madam gave a disapproving "oh" and called the others away.
Old Seven and I followed the bald man, watching him turn into the innermost room on the first floor. Old Seven asked softly,
"Brother, should we finish him off here?"
I said, "No, this is Fengtian. If we do him here, the owner of this brothel might
also face legal trouble. Let's not implicate others."
Old Seven said "oh," and told us to wait for him outside. So the two of us went out and waited for him at a corner outside the brothel
. Just then, a well-dressed, portly middle-aged man with an elegant demeanor walked over. We looked at
him, and he clasped his hands in a salute, speaking first: "You two heroes are truly benevolent; I admire you! I wish to befriend you both."
I returned the salute: "Sir, you've mistaken us for someone else. My brother and I have just arrived in your esteemed place and are complete strangers to you
. We've met by chance; why such talk of benevolence?"
Boss Qiu laughed heartily and said, "Just now, you two showed me kindness, sparing me from the calamity of war and
the suffering of lawsuits. We are complete strangers, yet you two acted out of kindness for me. Aren't you men of benevolence?"
We immediately understood. Boss Qiu then asked, "Do you two intend to wait here to deal with your enemies, or come to my humble abode..."
"Would you mind sitting here?"
Old Seven said, "Let's wait here. We appreciate Boss Qiu's hospitality, and we brothers
will meet again if fate allows."
Boss Qiu then took his leave. After waiting for half an hour, the bald, bulbous-nosed fellow finally came out. We followed him into
a small alley, and he pushed open a door and went inside. Old Seven, perched on the wall, gestured for me to come up. The two of us climbed over the wall
and went inside. It turned out that this fellow was happily counting his money at home. We went in without hesitation, and he roared, "
Who are you? How dare you trespass on private property? You're tired of living, aren't you?" As he spoke, he pulled out a short knife, bared his teeth, and menacingly
approached us, raising the knife to stab. I grabbed his right hand, and the knife fell to the ground. He rolled his eyes in pain.
I exerted force again, and he went limp, begging for mercy. He said, "This is all the money I have at home. Take it all if you want
."
I looked at the silver dollars in his trunk, estimating there were about a thousand, and sneered, "Where the hell did you
get so much money? Tell me!"
With another jerk, I heard the sound of bones breaking. The guy screamed like a pig
being slaughtered and immediately confessed, saying it was money from trafficking women at the border. Old Seven asked him how he trafficked them.
The guy immediately said he tricked orphaned women, drugged and raped them, and then sold them to brothels
.
"You're so wicked! Did you rape a Hunanese woman named Green Willow at Shanhaiguan?"
The guy thought for a long time, and with another jerk, he immediately howled, saying, "I can't remember, there are too many!"
I said, "Her father and uncle were both officers; her uncle died in battle at Shanhaiguan."
He immediately remembered and said it happened. Old Seven stayed to watch him, and I went to tell Green Willow. Green Willow,
somewhat skeptical, asked for leave and came out with me. When she saw this scoundrel, tears welled up in her eyes. Her beautiful face
was contorted with rage, quite frightening. Seeing a short knife on the ground, she picked it up and gripped it tightly,
shouting fiercely, "Beast, did you ever expect this day to come?"
The scoundrel trembled, repeatedly begging for mercy, "Girl, please spare me! I was confused for a moment, please spare
me!" He then kowtowed violently on the ground. When he raised his head, she saw that his head was broken,
blood flowing freely. Green Willow trembled with rage, roaring hoarsely, "I won't spare you! I won't spare you! You must die!"
With that, she stepped forward and stabbed him.
The bald scoundrel's eyes widened in horror as he watched the sharp knife pierce his chest. Blood spurted out, spraying
onto the ground, Green Willow's face, and her body. He continued to murmur, "Grandma, spare me... Grandma, spare me
..." His voice grew fainter, and he closed his eyes.
Green Willow watched him die, then suddenly her body went limp, and she fainted. Old Seven went to guard the gate. I put Green Willow
on the kang (a heated brick bed), pinched her philtrum to wake her up. Green Willow was still murmuring, "The beast is finally dead. I
've avenged myself. I've avenged myself... I've avenged myself, haven't I, Grandpa?" I nodded and said yes, you've avenged yourself.
Green Willow believed me now, a tear rolled down her cheek, and she seemed dazed, murmuring, "Father... Mother... Green
Willow has avenged herself. I've come to follow you!"
I picked up the teacup on the tea table by the kang and splashed it on her. The cold water made Green Willow tremble. I slapped her
and cursed, "Damn it! Didn't you say you'd repay me by working like a slave after I avenged you?
Now you want to die, how are you going to repay me? When you were in school, didn't you say that girls are inferior to boys and should serve
the country? If you die, who will be a role model for women? Huh!" I lightly slapped her again, inwardly
despising myself. I never hit women, but to stop Green Willow's suicidal thoughts, I had no choice
but to resort to this.
Green Willow seemed to remember something, threw herself into my arms, and said, "I'm so confused, so confused, I need to calm down."
I gently pressed her pressure point to induce sleep, and she immediately closed her eyes. I washed the blood off her face and then took
off her blood-stained outer garment. I hadn't looked closely last night; this girl was surprisingly alluring. She was
like a statue carved from white jade. Even through a bodice, her proud breasts were clearly visible, especially
her navel. I had never seen such a beautiful navel before, round and deep like a small white jade wine cup
. Normally, I would have already been locked in a passionate embrace with her, but now the priority was to clean up the mess
, otherwise Green Willow would face legal trouble.
I took her blood-stained clothes to wash and hang them to dry. I then chopped Baldy in two and put the pieces in a sack
, wiping away the bloodstains on the ground. Luckily, there were stones on the ground, making it easy to clean. Otherwise, it would have been a real problem.
Old Seven watched me bustling about with a half-smile, teasing, "Oh dear, the world's changed.
The mighty leader of Funiu Mountain, a man feared by his underworld friends, is now in this shabby room,
washing women's clothes for a mere woman, and even cleaning up the mess and destroying evidence. Tsk tsk tsk
..."
I rolled my eyes at him and said, "What do you know? If you're going to do something good, do it to the end, understand? This guy has committed countless evils
; today, we brothers are ridding the people of a scourge.
" Old Seven shook his head, clicking his tongue and saying, "A man who kills without blinking an eye, a
man who wiped out the entire village of seven in northern Anhui overnight, actually has the heart of a bodhisattva? Heavens, I really misjudged him."
I was both angry and amused. If you keep trembling, I'll chop you up and throw you into the river to feed the fish.
Old Seven knelt on one knee, hands raised to the sky, and said mournfully, "God, are you going to punish me? My
elder brother said he'd chop me up and feed me to the fish for a woman."
I was at my wit's end with him, and said, "Stop talking nonsense. Those wicked people from the Seven Villages of Northern Anhui have killed countless innocent
people. The men and women in those villages are all vicious and wicked, deserving of their deaths. Understand?"
Old Seven stood up, grinning triumphantly. I warned him that no one else could know about what happened today,
or I would make him pay. As for the punishment, it would be two years of banishment from the mountain and a ban on touching women.
Old Seven stuck out his tongue and immediately became obedient. I hung up Green Willow's clothes, tied up the body bag,
and tidied up the house. At least I couldn't see any signs of murder. I checked the time; it was only five o'clock.
It was still early. So, Old Seven sat in the courtyard chatting and joking. He talked most about
the two beauties from the previous night, how they had made him feel weak in the knees and incredibly happy. I advised him to reduce his sexual activity to avoid
losing too much of his vital energy and harming his cultivation. Old Seven disagreed, saying his cultivation was very strong and he knew how to replenish his yang energy
through yin-yang cultivation. I scolded him, "Replenish my balls! He can't even understand the Heart Sutra of the Plain Girl."
As we were talking, I heard a noise inside and rushed in. Old Seven was still waiting outside. It turned out that
Green Willow had woken up. I closed the door. Her face was flushed, and after thinking for a while, she finally remembered what had happened. She
covered her face with her hands, seemingly in great pain. I went over and hugged her, gently asking her what was wrong, if she wasn't happy about getting revenge
.
She shook her head and said that suddenly getting revenge had left her feeling empty, and she didn't know
what to do next. Moreover, now that she had killed someone, the authorities would definitely investigate, and she would have to go on the run again. I reassured her that
the bald man wasn't dead; he had staggered away and disappeared. Green Willow didn't believe me, saying I was lying
. I had no choice but to tell her the truth, but I omitted the part about cutting the bald man in half, wrapping him in oiled paper, and stuffing him into a sack
, afraid it would frighten her. I also comforted her, saying the authorities might not know about it; partly because I had handled the aftermath well,
and partly because the man might have been a vagrant unregistered.
Green Willow felt slightly relieved. I then told her I had a friend who did business in Yingkou, and if she wanted to go there, she
could immediately redeem herself and leave. She finally calmed down, hugging me tightly and saying she would repay me by working like a slave.
I gently stroked her smooth back, marveling at the unparalleled skin of southern women, as
smooth as silk. Green Willow's back was smooth, unlike other women's bony backs that felt rough to the touch. Inadvertently,
the knot of her bodice came undone, revealing half of her large breast. Green Willow blushed and gave me a reproachful look
. I immediately hugged her and was about to tie her bellyband. She whispered in her ear, "Grandpa, do you want to touch
Green Willow? Then touch me." I nibbled on her earlobe and said that touching her back was enough, and there would be plenty of time in the future
. I could touch her whenever I wanted, wherever I wanted. Her face turned red immediately. I tied her bellyband. I went outside
to get her clothes and brought them in for her to wear.
Old Seven was waiting impatiently outside. Seeing us come out, he chuckled and said, "
How many sons have you two had in there? It's been so long since you came out. The sun is almost setting."
Green Willow smiled and said, "I've had a bunch of fat sons."
I asked Old Seven to go outside and see if anyone was there. Old Seven came back in and said it was quiet outside. Baldy's place was already
remote, and besides, he was a widow. I told Green Willow to go back first, and I'd visit her later that evening. Old Seven
followed Green Willow with the bag of silver dollars . I carried the body bag from the woods to the riverbank. The river was quiet, with only a small boat slowly drifting in the distance
, seemingly doing something. I looked closely and saw that the people on the boat weren't paying any attention to me. So, I gathered my
strength and threw it forcefully. The body bag made a soft splash, creating a spray over ten feet long, before sinking diagonally to
the bottom of the river.
I washed my hands and quickly returned to Spring Breeze Pavilion. Inside Green Willow's room, Old Seven sat upright,
listening to her play the zither. Boss Qiu was also there, smiling as he sipped his tea. Seeing me arrive, he immediately stood up and bowed respectfully
. I returned the bow and sat down. Boss Qiu spoke, "Brothers, Miss Green Willow, I've prepared a banquet at home
. Please do me the honor of attending."
Green Willow's eyes widened; she found this unbelievable. Boss Qiu was her boss, and he actually wanted her to
dine at his house?
I said, "Mr. Qiu, you're too kind. It's an honor for my brother and me to know you. We'll accept
your kind offer and stay here."
Mr. Qiu said "Please" and left with Lao Qi, closing the door behind them. Only Lvliu and I remained inside. Lvliu
asked, "Brother, shall I go too?" She'd changed her address now; she didn't call me "Master" anymore, calling me "Brother" was more affectionate.
I said, "Of course I'll go. Mr. Qiu's kindness is too much to ask. Besides, he probably invited
you to get rid of your status." Lvliu happily said "Oh," and said, "Then I'll change my clothes and put on some makeup." I said, "Hurry up
and change; I'll wait for you outside." Lvliu grabbed my hand, saying shyly, "It's not like I haven't seen them before. Besides,
I need you to tell me which dress looks best on me."
I immediately picked out a pink, gold-trimmed, half-slit cheongsam. Lvliu seemed a little disappointed that she hadn't chosen one to wear
. Women, ah, so hard to please. I helped her put on her cheongsam, and she styled her hair into a beautiful
bun. Then she picked up a paintbrush to draw her eyebrows, seeing me standing there dumbfounded. She said sweetly, "Big
brother, come here! The ancients had Zhang Chang who painted eyebrows, can you draw mine, please?"
I quickly claimed I didn't know how, and had never done it before. The girl wouldn't give up, threatening that if I didn't draw her eyebrows, she wouldn't
go, and would make Mr. Qiu wait outside.
I was really scared of her, so I had no choice but to take the brush she offered and gently draw her eyebrows. She looked in the mirror
and exclaimed in surprise, "You said you didn't know how to draw, but you draw so well!" Then she gave me a quick kiss on the cheek
. Luckily, I wasn't wearing lipstick, or my face would have been a mess.
Finally, we were all ready, and Green Willow, arm in arm with me, appeared before everyone. Even Mr. Qiu, a man who had seen countless women,
couldn't help but glance at her a few more times,
clicking his tongue in admiration, "Green Willow is so beautiful today, like a bride." Green Willow pinched my arm hard, made a playful face, and said proudly, "Of course, hee
hee."
Mr. Qiu hailed four rickshaws, and they each rode in one. Green Willow came again, insisting that I share a rickshaw with her.
The rickshaw that was empty looked disappointed, but unexpectedly, she took a silver dollar from her purse and handed it to the man,
saying it was a tip. The man quickly thanked her profusely and left.
On the way, the rickshaw that was pulling us said unwillingly, "Miss, will you also tip me
a silver dollar later?" Green Willow said of course, one for each of us.
The rickshaw stopped in front of a Western-style building, and the tip was given. The Qiu family members came out to greet us, and after a brief exchange of pleasantries, we sat
down.
Boss Qiu spoke first: "I'd like to announce something first. Miss Green Willow is officially freed from her citizenship today. For
the sake of you two gentlemen, the redemption fee is only five hundred silver dollars."
Five hundred? Green Willow was taken aback, and looked at the two brothers with gratitude.
Boss Qiu said, "A country has its laws, and a trade has its rules. I shouldn't have accepted five hundred in the first place; it's only to express my
sincerity in befriending you two gentlemen."
Before he could finish, the seventh brother interrupted, "Boss Qiu, don't worry about it. Trade rules can't be broken.
If you break them today, how will you respect others in the future?"
Boss Qiu gave a thumbs up, raised his glass, and said, "Brother, you're a straightforward man. Come, come, let's toast to everyone
."
Everyone toasted each other, exchanging pleasantries for a long time. Green Willow's face was flushed from drinking, but she kept drinking,
saying she was happy today and wouldn't leave until she was drunk.
After several rounds of drinks, Boss Qiu whispered to me, "Lai the Bald was originally from Tianjin. Seeing
the influx of people migrating to Northeast China, he started trafficking women. If it weren't for Green Willow, I wouldn't have known he'd done so
many heinous things. He deserves to die, brother. Don't worry, in Fengtian, Lai the Bald's death is like
the death of an ant. Nobody will remember him tomorrow."
Boss Qiu was a smart man. He had inadvertently witnessed us following Lai the Bald and overheard our reluctance to implicate
him, so he admired us. Coincidentally, a martial arts master from the Fengtian Prefecture military camp was also at Chunfeng Tower. The master
glanced at Lao Qi and immediately exclaimed in amazement, saying that this man's skills were superb, and few in Fengtian could rival him. As for
me, the master said he couldn't tell; I seemed like an ordinary person, except for my extraordinary bearing. The master
(Lao Qi) treated me with utmost respect, so he must be someone important. That's why Boss Qiu wanted to befriend these two
, and Green Willow was merely a favor to show his sincerity. Of course, I accepted this favor without hesitation,
and besides, why not take advantage of the opportunity to return with a beauty?
Old Seven picked up the bag of silver dollars belonging to Baldy Lai and handed it to Boss Qiu, saying, "Boss Qiu, this money is for
Green Willow's redemption. If it's too little, just let me know." Boss Qiu knew it was Baldy Lai's money and
immediately said no need. Old Seven added, "If it's too much, consider it a thank you for taking care of Green Willow
." Boss Qiu immediately said no need for formalities, we're friends, we should be loyal to each other. He then ordered
his servants to take the money bag out.
After a hearty meal, Boss Qiu had someone bring out Green Willow's contract, showed it to her, and then tore it up on the spot. Green
Willow was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes; she probably just wanted to throw herself into my arms and cry her heart out.
Thinking that Old Two, Old Three, and Old Five were still waiting for us, we immediately got up to say goodbye. Green Willow
didn't want any of her old things anymore, saying they were all sad memories, and she wanted to come with me to start a new life.
Boss Qiu saw us to the door; his servants had already called a rickshaw. We said goodbye, telling him
to come find me at No. 8, East Street, Liaoyang, if he needed anything. Old Seven asked me, "No. 8, East Street?" I told him that No. 8, East Street, was
the address of my newly opened restaurant, which I had seen by chance. Old Seven slapped his forehead, saying, "Big Brother is the most astute. "
Arriving at the small restaurant, the Second, Third, and Fifth Brothers, seeing a plump and beautiful woman on my arm, immediately came up
to greet me, saying, "Hello, Sister-in-law!" Green Willow happily curtsied and said, "Hello, uncles!" I almost fainted.
The Third Brother diligently opened the passenger door for Green Willow, displaying every gentleman's manner. The fifth brother pouted and complained, "Big
brother, you're still here, and the third brother is already trying to steal my girlfriend. Shouldn't you hit him?" The third brother punched the fifth brother, saying that's
called being a gentleman, a necessary courtesy abroad. The second brother immediately agreed. The fifth brother fell silent, sullen,
leaving the seventh brother to chuckle to himself.
I focused on driving, while the brothers chatted with Green Willow in the back. Green Willow acted like a doting older sister-in-law,
answering their various questions while looking at me with her bright, smiling eyes.
It quickly got dark. I turned on the headlights, plunging the car into darkness. The brothers huddled in the back, chatting and laughing. Just
then, a soft, plump hand reached out and stroked my leg
. I lowered my right hand, and she immediately grabbed it tightly. Her long, full fingertips gently traced my palm. Little girl, you want me to
flip the car, don't you?
Two hours later, the car arrived at Liaoyang East Street. The third brother went to return the car, while the fifth brother went to invite my
brothers from Liaoyang. The rest of us waited at the restaurant, ordering food and waiting for them. Green Willow whispered in my ear, "Look at that
waiter, staring at people so much it makes me feel embarrassed." I laughed heartily.
A little while later, everyone arrived, and the waiter started serving food and drinks. We all drank and celebrated. I handed Green Willow
over to Zhang Quan, who immediately patted his chest and said he'd take care of it. The fifth brother teased Zhang Quan again, "Old Quan, don't you dare
steal a bite, or your brother will make you pay." Zhang Quan scoffed, "I have a beautiful wife at home, Fifth Brother, don't talk nonsense."
After the meal, I told everyone about the new shop in Liaoyang, and they all took notes,
not mentioning it when they went home to sleep.
Green Willow had a few more drinks in Liaoyang, her face flushed, her eyes glazed, and she was incoherent. I helped her into the room to rest,
but she pushed me away, saying, "Brother, I'm not drunk, I'm happy."
After drinking a strong cup of tea, she sobered up considerably, got up, and started to undress me, saying she wanted to help me take a bath.
I told her this was a hotel, with only hot water, no bathtub. Green Willow said, "Okay, wash your face and let's sleep."
I washed her face, and she grabbed a towel to wash mine. After changing the water, she stripped herself naked and
then undressed me too. We were naked facing each other, and she hugged me tightly, saying, "Brother, you smell so good."
Then she took a towel, wet it, squatted down, washed her lower body, and then washed mine. She said, "That's more like it, now that we're clean
, we should go to sleep."
I thought she was drunk and would fall asleep after a bit of fuss. But instead, she suddenly flipped over and straddled me, grabbing my
hand and placing it on her large breasts. Then, she guided my penis into her vagina. I channeled my power, and my penis instantly became as
hard as iron. She seemed quite satisfied, and, holding my penis, sat on top of me. The dryness of my penis caused her a sharp pain. She
let out a soft moan, then bent down and began to lick my penis. I stroked her back, and she obediently moved
closer. I grabbed one of her large breasts and gently kneaded it, and she began to moan softly. My other hand
roamed over her round, silky buttocks, her jade-like legs, and her vulva. She trembled slightly, and her vulva began to moisten.
I gently stroked her labia. The girl's labia were small, but her clitoris was large. I touched it lightly, and she
stopped moving, letting out a loud cry. I then placed my entire right hand on her vulva, slowly rubbing it, my fingers
gently pinching her clitoris. She cried out again, repeatedly saying, "Brother, go in quickly, I want it so badly..."
I made her kneel on the bed with her hands on the ground. I stood on the floor, supporting my throbbing penis.
She obediently moved her buttocks forward, the glans rubbing against her wet vulva, slowly sliding in. She let out a
joyful cry, thrusting her buttocks back forcefully. I grabbed one of her swaying breasts with one hand, and with the other, I grasped her clitoris
, gently kneading it. She groaned loudly, repeatedly saying, "Good brother, you're killing me!"
I was a little embarrassed; several of my brothers lived next door. How could I maintain order with them?
Green Willow didn't care about any of this, moaning and responding to my thrusts. A moment later, I felt her
vagina begin to suckle, and she collapsed onto the bed. I wiped her down, thinking she should be asleep now, you little vixen.
I lay on my back, struggling with how to explain this to my brothers. She slept in my arms, her large breasts
resting on my chest. I caught those playful white rabbits and gently kneaded them.
She moaned softly, saying, "Good brother, you made Green Willow feel so good just now." As she spoke, she mounted me again. She straddled
my lap, rubbing back and forth. This time, without her help, my hard penis slid in on its own. Green
Willow said proudly, "See, he knows the way, he went in by himself." I grabbed her swaying breasts and
kneaded them forcefully. Green Willow began to move up and down, her buttocks rising and falling like rice being pounded, the impact making a slapping sound.
She supported herself on my chest with both hands, and I kneaded and twisted her nipples with both hands. She cried out loudly, her beautiful hair flying.
After a while, she collapsed again.
Finally, it quieted down. I held her in my arms, gently stroking her hair, and she fell asleep in no time
.
The next day, I sent my brothers back to the mountain first, and then took Green Willow around to see the sights. Green Willow was
like a young girl experiencing her first love, curious about everything. She bought a whole bunch of things—candied hawthorns, clay figurines—and sang and laughed all the way,
incredibly happy. Passersby couldn't help but turn to look at this lovely beauty.
In the afternoon, I was helping Green Willow put flowers in her hair in the room when Zhang Quan called out loudly from outside, "Is Brother in?
Someone from the Qiu family in Fengtian has sent a message." I immediately went out, and it turned out to be the Qiu family's steward. The steward saw Green Willow and me, bowed, and
said, "Greetings, Brother; Greetings, Sister-in-law." Green Willow quickly and happily returned the greeting. The butler handed me a
letter sealed with wax. I tore it open and saw that it was Boss Qiu's birthday the day after tomorrow, and
a banquet would be held at the Tianyun Grand Restaurant at noon. Half of the officials in Fengtian City would be attending, and he hoped that my brothers and I would also participate.
I told Butler Qiu that I would definitely be there on time at noon the day after tomorrow. After Butler Qiu left, Green Willow snuggled up to me and said, "Brother, am I
going the day after tomorrow too?" I said it was fine if she went, but she pouted and said she wouldn't go to join in the fun. It was better if she didn't go,
so as not to run into some old acquaintances and make things awkward.
After Green Willow was exhausted again, I rushed back to the mountain that night. The second brother reported that, thanks to everyone's concerted
efforts, the front mountain square had been filled in these past few days, and they had also used local materials to make many square
stone blocks and felled hundreds of towering trees. The second brother specifically mentioned that some of them were incredibly strong, but
unruly and sometimes wouldn't listen to orders. I said, "That's easy, watch me tomorrow."
When I woke up, they were already busy. The air was thick with noise; the sounds of logging, laughter,
singing, and shouts filled the forest. Following their descriptions, we found those arrogant, burly men. Sure enough, they were strong and robust.
Three of them wielded their heavy axes, each weighing over ten pounds, creating a blur of light and sending wood chips flying. In less than half an hour,
a tree that would take two people to encircle began to creak and crack heavily. A bearded man told me, "Be careful
, boss!" Then, the four of them pulled on the long rope tied to the tree, and with a loud bang, the tree fell, knocking down a whole bunch of smaller
trees.
The bearded man gave me a half-smile, a look that seemed to be asking for a reward, yet also a provocation. I smiled and said,
"Good job, brothers. The stronghold will depend on you from now on."
The bearded man said coldly, "Boss, just remember the brothers are risking their lives here. This tree is huge,
it's not easy to fell."
I said "Oh," and asked if they wanted to see how I was going to cut it down.
Several men surrounded me, chuckling coldly. I ignored them and said, "Follow me." I walked away without looking back and
found a fir tree that three people couldn't wrap their arms around. One of them couldn't hold back anymore and said, "Boss, stop bragging
. You can cut down such a big tree by yourself?"
I ignored him and said, "If such a big tree falls, it will definitely crush many saplings. These saplings
are like people who haven't grown up yet; we have to cherish them." Several men, hearing that the boss was going to personally
cut down the tree, shouted, and twenty or thirty people gathered around. Some came to watch the show, others probably to see
a joke. I told them to scatter, and they all retreated about two zhang away. I tucked my sword into my belt, then scrambled up the tree
. Gathering my strength, I said, "Brothers, when you're cutting down trees in the future, be careful not to
hurt the saplings. These saplings are like people who never grow up; we must cherish them." Everyone pointed and whispered. Someone shouted
, "Boss, hurry up and cut! Stop talking, we'll remember!"
I stood on a branch as thick as a bucket, drew my longsword, and with a light stroke, the sword
embedded itself in the tree with a soft "thud." It was indeed a good sword, so sharp. Everyone remained silent. Someone else said, "Boss,
come down quickly, don't delay our work." I shouted, "What did you say? I can't hear you!" Everyone
started laughing. Damn it, if I don't show off my skills, you won't know who I am.
I gripped my longsword, channeled my energy, and with a whoosh, the bucket-thick branch was cleanly severed and fell to the ground
. The crowd erupted in a frenzy, rushing forward. I gestured for everyone to stand aside, to avoid
being hurt by falling branches. In no time, the branches fell to the ground, leaving the entire tree bare. I slid down
, and everyone gathered around, admiring the fine sword. The bearded man seemed unconvinced, saying, "You call this a sword?"
"It works well." I handed him the sword and said, "You take it." The bearded man took the sword, swung it forcefully, and the longsword pierced
more than six inches into the base of the tree. The bearded man shouted, and the longsword was pulled out with a clang. The crowd cheered again.
I smiled, patted his shoulder, and said, "Brothers, let me show you the real boss." I snatched the
longsword, gave a low shout, and the entire blade was embedded in the tree. Holding the hilt, I circled
the tree with the blade inside. The crowd gaped, some crying out to heaven, some crying out for their mothers, and some saying they must be seeing things
.
I told everyone to scatter, and they all retreated behind me. I pushed hard, and with a cracking sound,
the tree, more than ten feet long, crashed down among the branches. The cut was clean, except for the
jagged edges where the blade hadn't reached. The crowd immediately erupted in cheers and applause. The bearded man was dumbfounded,
as were his companions. I walked up to them and said, "How about it, brothers?"
The bearded man pinched himself, then slapped himself, saying, "Am I dreaming?" Everyone laughed
, saying they weren't dreaming; the leader truly was the leader.
I told everyone not to tell anyone; this was a secret of the stronghold, and anyone who dared to leak it would be beheaded. Everyone
pledged to keep their mouths shut, but now they felt even more confident. Following such a leader,
what was there to worry about in terms of a bright future? Everyone went to their respective duties, except for these few who were still standing there dumbfounded. The bearded man
suddenly knelt down, and the others followed suit. I shouted angrily, "What are you doing?" The bearded man
said, "We were disrespectful to the leader just now; please punish us."
I laughed and helped them up, saying, "If I were so petty, could I be the leader? We're all
brothers; there's no need for formalities." "Get to work, we'll have a good drink tonight."
Leaving the crowd, I went straight to a dark little cave in the back mountain. I opened the door; the second and
third brothers had packed it up overnight. I found the box of jewelry. Thinking that tomorrow was Boss Qiu's birthday, giving him some gold and
white gifts would be too vulgar. I found a green jade thumb ring and an ivory snuff bottle, both from the Qianlong era of the previous dynasty
. I believed that should be enough. Giving just one of these would be enough to make most people ecstatic.
I packed them in a gift box, and then also packed three gold bars, several silver notes, and three hundred silver dollars as spares. Thinking that I would
go to see the green willows in Liaoyang, I prepared an extra pair of green jade bracelets. Feeling that it might not be enough, I grabbed a handful of
whatever I could and stuffed it into my bundle.
Back at the front mountain, I saw the second and third brothers sitting idly reading. I said, "Everyone is so busy, and you two
are just sitting here idly." They said helplessly, "We can't do the work of cutting down trees and quarrying stones." Thinking that the
two of them wouldn't be of any help anyway, I decided to take them to the banquet. Hearing that it was a grand banquet in Fengtian, the two happily
went to pack. I went back to the back mountain and instructed the other brothers that the project couldn't stop and that they had to work
hard. I went back to the cave and brought back a few more gold bars and several hundred silver dollars, and changed into a silver-gray Zhongshan suit.
I came out carrying the heavy bundle. The second and third brothers were also ready. "The young men are really handsome," I thought to myself.
Although the second and third brothers were from Shandong and Hebei respectively, they were about the same height and looked similar. The second brother wore a sharp
black suit, a black top hat, and carried a black cane. He looked capable and composed. The third brother wore a white top
hat with silver trim, a white suit, white trousers, and even white shoes and socks. I laughed and said,
"Oh, gentlemen, are you dressed as the Black and White Impermanence?" The three of them laughed heartily.
On the way down the mountain, the third brother heard a clanging sound coming from my bundle and asked, "Brother, what's in your bundle
? Why is it making that clanging noise?"
I offered to help him lift it, but he snatched the bundle. "My goodness! What's this? It's so
heavy!" he exclaimed. Opening it, I found five hundred silver dollars neatly arranged inside. "No wonder," the third brother said, shaking his aching hand.
We chatted and laughed all the way to Liaoyang. When she saw me, Green Willow ran over lightly and jumped into my arms. I introduced
her to my two brothers, who bowed in unison and said, "Hello, sister-in-law." Green Willow blushed slightly
, chuckled, and said, "These two brothers are your brothers too?" She couldn't help but look at them a few more times.
I smiled and said, "Yes, aren't they handsome?" Green Willow nodded quickly and said, "Handsome, extremely handsome!" I said, "How about I
give them to you?" The third brother cheered from the side, repeatedly saying, "Yes!"
Green Willow blushed to her ears, glared at me hatefully, and ran away. The second brother turned back and glanced at Green Willow, saying, "Another
beauty? Big brother, you're something else! I'll learn from you."
I laughed and said, "So, you've got your eye on her, have
n't you? I'll give her to you." The second brother rolled his eyes at me, saying, "I don't want what you've already used. Besides, if I ever touched Big Brother's woman, I'd be struck by lightning!
" The third brother grinned slyly, "Second brother, weren't you researching lightning rods?"
The three of them laughed and went to find Zhang Quan and the other bosses to discuss drinking and chatting. At dinner, Green Willow was fuming
, eating silently, without a smile, ignoring everyone who asked. After eating half a bowl, she said she was full and quickly went back to
her room.
Everyone exchanged glances, and I quickly followed. As soon as I entered, Green Willow slammed the door shut, then threw herself
into my arms and burst into tears, biting and hitting me, saying I wasn't human.
I was completely bewildered: "Liu'er, what's wrong with me? What's wrong?" Green Willow
bit my shoulder hard, sobbing, "You're not human! Today you actually said you'd give me to your brother!
What do you take me for? Something? I should have known better than to break free from your kinship and let me suffer the humiliation of being ridden by thousands."
She then started crying again.
Oh, so that's what happened. I couldn't help but say again, "Judging from your expression, you seem to like them more
. Besides, my second and third brothers are indeed handsome."
This time, I was in deep trouble. Green Willow went berserk, grabbing my hair, biting my arm
as if she wanted to tear a piece of flesh off, pounding it with her little fists, tears streaming down her face. Between sobs, she said,
"No matter how handsome they are, they can't compare to you. You're my man. I don't need any title from you, but you can't treat
me like an object to be given away. If you say anything like that again, I'll die in front of everyone!"
I gently stroked her back, letting her pound and cry in my arms. After a while, I guessed she had cried enough and stopped her tantrum.
Enough, but things calmed down. I gently placed her on the bed, and she lay there motionless, just
staring at me coldly. I took off her clothes, and she obediently let me do as I pleased, leaving her in only a white undershirt and white underwear.
I took off my clothes too, and saw two rows of deep, neat teeth marks on her shoulders and arms. Touching them, they actually hurt a little.
I stroked her tear-streaked face with one hand and touched the aching teeth marks with the other, softly saying, "Our Liu'er
has grown up, she knows to put an epaulette on her brother now."
Green Willow chuckled, jumped up, and threw herself into my arms, kissing me passionately. I opened my mouth,
accepting her soft lips, nimble little tongue, and sweet saliva. I held her, letting her sit on my lap, her legs
wrapped around my waist. Green Willow held my head tightly, kissing me wildly while softly humming. I
wandered over her back and legs, and she suddenly pushed me away, tearing off her bodice to reveal two large, full, teardrop-shaped
breasts. I grabbed one breast with each hand, squeezing and kneading their full, warm, and delicate texture in my palms. She
moaned loudly, wrapping her arms around my head and sucking hard on my mouth and tongue.
Suddenly, she said she wanted it so badly, and begged me to give it to her. But she was only wearing underwear on her lap, and to go in immediately,
I had to make her get up and take off her underwear. I held her buttocks with both hands, pulling her closer, grabbed her underwear,
and ripped it in two with a forceful tug. Green Willow let out a cry, guided my swollen penis to her entrance, and with a powerful thrust
, it was fully inside her. Green Willow sighed and said, "Brother, hold me tight, hold me tight." I knew she
was actually very vulnerable right now, so I immediately held her tightly, her large breasts squeezing into two
large, white, fleshy mounds. I shifted my hips back and forth, but because we were hugging so tightly, I couldn't thrust at all. I
held her tightly, and she murmured softly, "This is it, this is what I want, so fulfilling, so blissful."
After a while, probably because my penis was so swollen inside her, she gently released me, and I
let go of her, grabbing her two large breasts. She grabbed my arm and said shyly, "Let's do it like this, okay?"
I held her plump buttocks and moved up and down, warm nectar seeping from her vagina. She released one
hand and fed one of her breasts to my mouth. I gently bit the nipple, then opened my mouth wide and swallowed a section of the breast
, sucking hard. Her cries grew louder, saying, "Brother, I love you to death... ah... take me... um
... take me every day like this."
I picked her up and sat her on the edge of the bed, and she cooperated perfectly. I stood up, and she wrapped her legs around my
waist. I cupped her large buttocks with one hand and reached up from her waist with the other, holding her back. She held
my head and shoulders with both hands, kissing me and moaning happily.
Her plump, fleshy vulva moved up and down, rubbing against my hard penis, making heavy, deep
slapping sounds. After a while, she bit my ear and whispered, "I'm almost there, will you come too
?"
I put her on the bed, parted her jade-like legs, and found that her vulva was incredibly wet. A few
pubic hairs were stuck to her clitoris with honey, and her two tender pink flesh were spread apart, her pink vulva opening opening and closing, oozing
crystal-clear honey. I squatted on the bed, pressed against her legs, and with a forceful thrust, my penis slid in.
I grabbed one of her large breasts with one hand, kneading and squeezing it. Three shallow thrusts followed by one deep one, nine shallow thrusts followed by one deep one, Green Willow's voice began to become
a little hoarse, but she still couldn't help moaning.
We thrust in and out like this for nearly half an hour. My glans grew increasingly numb, and her vagina became tighter and tighter, the temperature
rising higher and higher. She gripped my penis tightly, sucking rhythmically. I leaned down, letting my hard penis
thrust forcefully in and out of her vagina. With a moment of release, gushes of semen gushed out. She cried out and hugged
my head tightly, saying, "Good brother, I love you so much, I love you so much." After saying that, she trembled slightly. I held
her tightly, kissing her, and said, "Liu'er, you are my woman, it's so good to have you." Her eyes filled with tears again, and
she smiled, saying, "Liu'er is so lucky to have such a good man like you."
Then she kissed me, gently biting her lips and her earlobe until the temperature cooled down.
After a long while, she sat up and pulled me into the bathtub. It was the transition from spring to summer, and she still had someone pour a tub of hot water before eating
. After our intense lovemaking, the water was still warm. That little girl is so thoughtful, so
calculating. I imagined myself sitting on the edge of the tub, her carefully scrubbing my entire body. When she got to my penis, she
curiously played with it, then kissed it, playfully saying, "I love you, brother, and I love you too."
The two of them were deeply in love, bathing and sleeping together.
Early the next morning, while I was still dreaming, I felt a warm sensation on my penis. I woke up with a start, and there was
that little vixen, Green Willow, squatting on top of me, my big penis already halfway inside her. Seeing me awake, she blushed
and said she just wanted to test if I would react while asleep, but she didn't expect that when she got me hard, she herself
would be so wet. So she sat on top of me. I held her, thrusting into her hard, and she hugged me tightly,
saying, "Brother, you're so good." After a fierce battle of over half an hour, I finally subdued this little devil.
Watching her fall into a deep sleep, I got up and dressed. The second and third brothers were already waiting for me in the living room. Seeing me come out,
they all grinned lewdly, saying that Green Willow's moans last night could be heard throughout Liaoyang. I
smiled sheepishly and asked, "Could you handle it?" The third brother grinned and said he couldn't, so he and Zhang Quan and the others
went to a brothel to relieve themselves. Only the second brother was left sleeping in the room. The second brother glared at them and said that he
had visited a brothel once before and felt guilty. He felt sorry for his future wife, so he held back. I secretly
marveled at this, admiring my second brother as a true man, and thought to myself that I must find him a good marriage.
The second brother drove silently, while the third brother and Zhang Quan sat in the back. Zhang Quan leaned over with a sly grin and said, "Boss
, how are you so amazing? You don't know what Green Willow's moans were like last night, absolutely mesmerizing.
I'm not bragging, but I bet most of Liaoyang heard them. Teach us a thing or two."
I said it's actually quite simple. If a woman truly loves you, she'll be happy when you have sex with her, and her moans will naturally
be louder. Besides, you need to practice regularly; a better physique naturally leads to stronger performance.
The third brother hurriedly said he had learned a lot. He immediately decided to go back and practice swordsmanship and jujitsu diligently. I told him that all of those
were foreign tricks and useless.
After chatting for a while, we arrived at Tianyun Tower. Zhang Quan had driven the car to visit a brothel, and Boss Qiu
was already greeting customers in front of the archway. Upon seeing me, he immediately clasped his hands in a salute. After exchanging pleasantries, Boss Qiu asked, "Brother Yang, who
are these two?" I said, "Second and third brothers, this is Boss Qiu, whom I often mention. He's a top-notch figure in Fengtian.
Please get to know him." The second and third brothers bowed. Then I said to Boss Qiu, "These are my second and
third brothers. They recently returned from studying abroad and are doing odd jobs at my place to support their families."
Boss Qiu looked them up and down, exclaimed, and gave them a thumbs up. "You brothers are truly outstanding
! I am incredibly fortunate to have friends like you."
After chatting for a while, a servant came and led us to the main hall to take our seats. We handed the box containing five hundred silver dollars
to the servant, who loudly announced, "The three Yang brothers, three hundred silver dollars each." The servant in charge of etiquette immediately noted it down, and
everyone sighed and looked in our direction. The third brother, seemingly used to being in the limelight, casually adjusted his
slicked-back hair. The second brother appeared somewhat reserved, sitting and drinking tea without uttering a word. I observed
my surroundings, surprised that a small brothel owner had such a distinguished clientele. The table was filled with men, women, and children—
officials, bandits, businessmen, scholars, strong and reserved martial arts practitioners, and
sickly men drained by wine and women—a diverse mix of people from all walks of life.
At the two tables in the innermost corner, the entire table was occupied by women, including four or five young women dressed in Western-style clothing who
seemed to be pointing at something in our direction, discussing something. They were dressed in Western clothes, with fashionable wavy hair,
white powder on their faces, lipstick, and glittering silver necklaces. Seeing that no one was paying attention to me, I used my inner strength
to eavesdrop on their conversation. Maybe I could find a good wife for my second brother.
"Who do you think is the most handsome of the three brothers?"
"Of course it's the third one! Look how sunny his smile is! I like that kind of handsome guy."
"Oh my, Mary, are you in love? The second one is still the most handsome! Look how cool he is!"
"Linda, why do you like someone else? Where's the 'second one'?" "I think the third brother is the most handsome, his looks
are so charming, hahaha!"
"Pah...pah...pah, you're the one who likes the second brother."
"Angel, you haven't said anything, who did you say is the most handsome?"
"Huh? What did you say?"
"Hey, we were all so engrossed in looking at each other that we pretended not to hear what we were saying." The women laughed. "No way, you're bullying
us. What did you ask me just now?"
"Almighty Jehovah, please forgive this lost sheep, Angel! I asked you, of the three brothers ,
who do you think is the most handsome?"
"Oh, well, I think the second and third brothers are handsome, but they lack the eldest brother's charisma.
What do you guys think?"
"Yeah, look at his outfit, especially that buzz cut, those eyebrows and eyes, so manly!"
"Hey, I'm telling you guys, if you like them, just marry them!"
"I'm telling you the truth, look at the eldest brother's composure and maturity, that's something most people don't have."
"Oh my, Angel's got a crush! He's only eighteen and already thinking about getting married?"
"Pah! No way! Don't underestimate me just because I'm young. I'm not someone to mess with!"
The girls all said in unison, "We know!"
Damn, some of them actually think I'm handsome? Are these women out of their minds? My second and third brothers are the handsome ones.
I can't listen anymore; if I keep listening, it'll just be the same old stuff. So I whispered to my second and third brothers, "Brothers, some girls have their eyes on
you."
My third brother excitedly looked around and said, "Really? I feel like there's always a warm gaze sweeping over me
." I kicked him under the table, and he immediately quieted down.
My second brother glared at him: "Are you crazy with lust?"
I told them not to move, just stay put, there's going to be a good show.
At this moment, all the guests arrived. Boss Qiu, beaming, gave a brief speech, thanking everyone for coming
to celebrate his fiftieth birthday—a few polite words—and then the guests and hosts drank heartily.
At our table, two were clearly small vendors, a haughty young man, a
middle-aged man who seemed to be indulging in excessive drinking and womanizing, and a thin middle-aged man. We didn't get along, exchanged polite greetings, and
then fell silent. After six rounds of drinks, Boss Qiu began toasting the guests at each table. He certainly had a high tolerance, downing
a glass to each person, yet he was only slightly tipsy.
When he reached our table, Boss Qiu smiled politely and said, "Come, come, let me toast you all,
thank you for coming, it's an honor to have you here." Everyone immediately stood up, offered their blessings, and then toasted each other,
acting as if they were very familiar with each other, and everyone seemed to be having a good time. Then we introduced ourselves. It turned out that the haughty young man
was the son of Li Gang, the deputy director of the police station, and was attending the banquet on behalf of his father—no wonder he was so arrogant.
The middle-aged man who seemed to be indulging in excessive drinking and womanizing was Director Liu of a lucrative government department, a seasoned womanizer, whose words were shrewd and cunning. The gaunt
middle-aged man was a minor official in the Education Bureau. He clearly wanted to show off his intellectual and sophisticated status, remaining
silent and arrogant.
After everyone had introduced themselves, I humbly said, "My name is Yang Lin, and I run a small business in the Fengtian-Liaoyang-Yingkou area
. These are my two brothers; I appreciate your help."
The two small vendors immediately clasped their hands in greeting, saying, "No problem, no problem, we can all get rich together." Director Liu then offered
a round of polite but subtly sarcastic remarks, displaying his official authority while trying to ingratiate himself, implying that more favors would be beneficial, otherwise, trouble
would ensue. Damn it, do you think I'd fall for that? Only this young master, relying on his father's connections,
snorted and wore a deadpan expression. The second and third brothers immediately looked at me, as if asking if I should teach him a lesson. I
gently shook my head; there's plenty of time to deal with him later.
Seeing the situation, Boss Qiu immediately stepped in to smooth things over, and everyone became lively again. After a few drinks, we went to another
table. We were full and ready to leave. Suddenly, we overheard a conversation at the next table and learned that Mr. Qiu was actually...
The people of the Bordered Blue Banner were fond of snuff, and among today's guests were several high-ranking officials from the Marshal's mansion. I had a
better understanding of the situation and decided to observe further.
So, while feigning to drink tea, I listened intently to Boss Qiu's words, while my second and third brothers, arm
in arm with two vendors, played drinking games. Only these three officials were engaged in a power struggle, their words either sarcastic or feigned enthusiasm merely a facade.
Sure enough, the table Boss Qiu ultimately tagged in the corner was mostly occupied by the Marshal's confidants, and even
a deputy army commander. I was secretly astonished; a brothel owner possessed such power and influence. It seemed my
advice to Commander Gao to remain still and observe was correct. Just as I was pondering my next move, Boss Qiu shouted loudly, and everyone
immediately stopped their noise and eating and drinking. Boss Qiu immediately smiled broadly, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "I'm very sorry,
that was too loud. Perhaps I drank a little too much at noon." He then laughed self-deprecatingly, and
everyone immediately followed suit. Boss Qiu gestured for everyone to stop, halting the forced laughter, and then said, "To thank
all the distinguished guests and leaders for their presence, I have prepared a dance party in the West Hall. I hope you will all grace us with your presence!"
Immediately, someone in the crowd cheered and applauded.
I glanced at the second and third brothers; they nodded, indicating they would go and see. The third brother even whispered, "
Brother, I haven't attended a single dance party since I returned to China. Let's go see the girls who admire your younger brother
."
In the West Hall, decorated entirely in a Western style, couples were dancing. I couldn't dance that nonsense,
so I sat and drank, watching the second and third brothers dance and flirt with a group of young women. At this moment, Boss Qiu walked over
, sat next to me, and asked why I wasn't dancing. I smiled sheepishly and said I couldn't dance, so let them have their fun. Then I asked
him if he was a Manchu and liked to smoke snuff.
Boss Qiu wasn't surprised, laughing loudly, "It seems my little hobby is known to all my friends
, even to me, a new friend, hahaha!"
I said, "That's right, I have a little gift here, looks like I gave it to the right person." I then took out the
rose-colored thumb ring and snuff bottle from my pocket. As soon as Boss Qiu saw them, he patted my shoulder with delight and said, "Brother, I didn't know
you had these things! Well then, I won't stand on ceremony." He took the thumb ring and snuff bottle, examined
them, and exclaimed in shock, "Brother, this thumb ring is indeed a fine piece, exquisitely crafted from old Hetian jade.
But this snuff bottle shouldn't be circulating among the common people!" I inwardly cried out in alarm, but still remained calm and said:
"Mr. Qiu, I truly have no idea what's so special about this snuff bottle.
I bought it from a pawnshop in Qingdao a while ago."
Mr. Qiu leaned closer and whispered, "To be honest, this thing originally belonged to a prince during the Xianfeng era. Later,
the prince committed a crime and his property was confiscated. It ended up in the hands of the Governor-General of Zhili. After the Governor-General died in battle, its whereabouts became unknown.
I never expected it to end up in my hands today."
I breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Mr. Qiu, you scared me to death! I thought it was something deadly
. Don't worry about where it came from, just use it as you like."
Mr. Qiu nodded thoughtfully and said, "That's true. Now the Republic of China government is in charge. Who cares about
princes or governors? I, Old Qiu, will use it myself, hehe."
It seems I gave this to the right person; I can save on those spare banknotes and antiques. Just as I was thinking about this
, Mr. Qiu said, "Brother, come, come, let me introduce you to some friends."
After saying that, he got up and walked out, and I followed him. It turned out that several men from the Marshal's Mansion were sitting idly drinking tea. These men,
originally from a humble background, had no idea how to dance Western dances. Seeing Boss Qiu approach, they immediately took their leave.
Boss Qiu laughed heartily, apologizing profusely for his poor hospitality, and pulled me along, saying to everyone, "I'm so
sorry for the inconvenience earlier. I didn't drink enough, and I didn't let you all have a good time. So I called
this brother of mine to keep you company while you drink and play cards."
I clasped my hands in a respectful bow and said modestly, "I'm
honored to be here to keep you company, sirs. I don't have much money with me today, but I can still keep you company for a few hours."
Everyone laughed and said they would go drink first, then talk about playing cards. Boss Qiu immediately led
his group to a small private room. After everyone was seated, Boss Qiu ordered food and drinks, and then, needing to attend to other guests, bowed and took
his leave. I didn't introduce myself, and neither did they, partly because they outnumbered me, and partly because they held
higher positions. In their eyes, I was merely someone Boss Qiu had brought along as a foil. After a few bowls of wine, some people became
uncomfortable, saying that drinking like this was boring and that they should try something different. Everyone cheered.
Someone suggested spinning chopsticks, someone suggested playing drinking games, and someone even suggested shooting at a silver dollar with a gun, but these were immediately rejected, as
it was a festive day and inappropriate to involve guns. Someone even suggested playing drinking games, which was immediately met with
scorn and ridicule. People with military backgrounds wouldn't engage in such pretentious activities.
I watched their antics with a smile, not in a hurry to join in. After discussing for a long time without reaching a conclusion,
a burly guy got angry, stood up, and said, "Damn it, this won't work, that won't work, how about we
have a drinking contest, one big bowl each?" Everyone cheered and laughed.
At this moment, a middle-aged man sitting opposite me stood up expressionlessly, and the others looked at him and immediately fell silent
. The middle-aged man, dressed in a Zhongshan suit, lacked the imposing air expected of a soldier; he resembled more of a
stern schoolteacher. He cupped his hands in greeting and said to me, "Brother,
please forgive our lack of etiquette. My brothers and I are all from the military, and we are somewhat unfamiliar with formalities. Please forgive us. My name is Li Zhi, a staff officer in the General's office. May I
ask your honorable name?"
I stood up and gave a traditional Chinese greeting: "I am Yang Lin. It is an honor to meet you all here today. Staff Officer Li,
you flatter me. Actually, I prefer your straightforwardness and lack of formality.
Can those from the military win battles through such elaborate rituals?" I chuckled to myself, and everyone else
laughed as well.
Li Zhi smiled slightly, gesturing for me to sit down. Then he said to everyone, "Since Brother Yang is a friend of Boss Qiu and
is here on his behalf to drink and play cards with you all, please introduce yourselves."
"My name is Lü Cao, a lowly adjutant!" "Nice to meet you."
"My name is Xu Changkai, from the logistics department." "Nice to meet you."
"Xiang Tao, a lowly company commander." "Nice to meet you."
"Brother Yang, nice to meet you, my name is Zhou Jian." "Nice to meet you." This guy didn't even announce his rank. Could he be the deputy
army commander?
I chuckled awkwardly, "You're all high-ranking officers, huh? I'm just a commoner here
, enjoying the honor! Hahaha, I came in a hurry this time and don't have much to offer you officers." Everyone immediately said, "You're too kind, you're all friends of Boss Qiu
." "Do
n't be so polite," I said, cupping my hands in greeting. "Next time, if there's an opportunity, I'll invite you officers to Liaoyang, and I'll do my best to offer
you all a small token of my respect."
Staff Officer Li asked, "I heard Brother Yang owns a restaurant in Liaoyang?"
I said, "Yes, I'm preparing to open one in Liaoyang and another in Yingkou. The Liaoyang one is almost ready and will
open around the Dragon Boat Festival."
Staff Officer Li said, "Oh, indeed, a promising young man. No wonder Old Qiu values you so much. You businessmen
are so good at it, unlike us poor soldiers."
Since things had come to this point, it seemed I had to make something of myself today to get it over with. So I said,
"We're all brothers, so if you ever need my help, just ask." Of course, this was a pointless statement; no
one would travel all the way from Fengtian to Liaoyang to ask you for money, but the determination had to be expressed this way.
Seeing that I understood his meaning, Staff Officer Li invited everyone to toast each other, and for a time, the wine flowed freely, and everyone was
in high spirits. Seeing that Staff Officer Li had drunk enough, I decided to target him when I wanted to enter the Marshal's Mansion. So, I
staggered over, patted his shoulder, and, reeking of alcohol, said, "Staff Officer Li, I envy
you. You all just focus on leading good troops and fighting good battles, without having to worry about anything."
Staff Officer Li slurred, half-embracing my shoulder, "Brother, you...you don't know my difficulties. I
have my own difficulties too!"
I handed him a crumpled silver note during our handshake. Staff Officer Li touched it, immediately
sobering up halfway, and discreetly put it into his pocket. He continued, "Hey, even if I told you, you wouldn't know
. Anyway, you don't understand this... so I might as well tell you."
I became interested: "What could possibly stump the wise and brave Staff Officer Li?"
Staff Officer Li half-closed his eyes and waved his hand: "That's... not quite right... You... do you know, that
... garrison officer in Yingkou... isn't one of ours... We haven't figured out yet... whether he's friend or foe." I thought so too. Commander Gao didn't accept bribes from the local authorities, nor did he request supplies from the headquarters, but 　　he unconditionally carried out
the orders issued by the headquarters . It was normal for them to be confused for the time being.
I said, "Oh, that's
normal. It's not clear at first. Time will tell. Brother, you don't have anything on your mind, do you?"
Staff Officer Li laughed loudly. "Brother, normally, I would be beheaded for leaking secrets. And
you, asking a senior staff officer about things you shouldn't know, would also be beheaded."
I laughed loudly, "The person in front of me isn't a staff officer, he's my brother, Yang. And the person in front of you
isn't a spy, he's your brother."
Staff Officer Li patted my shoulder, pointed at me, and breathed a breath of alcohol on me: "You're right,
you've escaped execution. Cough... These Japanese are getting more and more arrogant in Fengtian, we have no idea what their true
intentions are."
"Cough, do you think it's something big? Why don't you send a 'flea on a drum' to steal their plan?"
"Haha, Shi Qian, I'm afraid it'll turn into a Jiang Gan stealing the book."
"No, that won't happen. I know a master thief who can get it for you without you even noticing."
Upon hearing the word "master thief," the men who had been laughing and drinking loudly immediately stopped and
looked at us. Staff Officer Li waved his hand, indicating it was alright, and told everyone to continue. They still looked at us, showing no
intention of continuing.
Staff Officer Li sat up straight and said sternly, "If you leak out what happened today, you'll be punished according to military law."
Everyone shouted "Yes!"
After I explained the specific method, everyone, especially Staff Officer Li, had no objections, but continued drinking, fully
enjoying the bliss of drunken revelry. After
several jars of wine, everyone was passed out. I called for servants to attend to them and went to find the second and third brothers. The dance
was still going on. Seeing me arrive, the third brother immediately stepped aside with his dancers and said, "Mary, let me introduce you
, this is my eldest brother." The alluringly dressed woman extended her hand to shake mine, saying, "Hello, eldest brother." "Eldest brother, this is Mary
, my girlfriend."
The woman spat and said, "Who agreed to be your girlfriend right now?" Everyone understood the implication and burst into
laughter. The woman blushed and said, "I'm ignoring you all. I'm going to call Angel over," and then quickly walked
away.
The third brother sat down next to me, excitedly whispering, "The girls here are really something else. I just taught
that young master Li a lesson."
I said "Oh," and told him to stay out of trouble. Someone like young master Li—either avoid him or
just kill him.
Just then, Mary led a woman to me and said, "Brother, let me introduce you. This is
Angel. Angel, this is brother."
I looked up and sized up the woman named Angel. She was about eighteen or nineteen years old, with delicate features
. A silver Western-style long dress accentuated her slender figure, and a ribbon in her hair made her look youthful and charming.
Angel held out her hand, revealing that she was still wearing silver gauze gloves. These Western customs are
really numerous. I took her hand, and she blushed slightly, softly saying, "Big brother, won't you invite your little sister to dance?"
I quickly said I couldn't, but my third brother stepped in to save the day: "Big brother is a great hero, he only knows how to ride horses and shoot guns, he wouldn't know anything about these
games."
Angel was a little disappointed, but upon hearing that I could ride horses, she immediately asked excitedly, "You can ride horses and shoot guns?
Then let's go riding now, this dance is so boring."
Mary laughed, "My lovely little sister, you were just saying this dance was fun, and now you're already saying..."
"I'm bored." Angel rolled her eyes at her, blushing, and said, "Can't I feel bored right now? "
I told the third brother to wait for me here, and I'd be right back. Then I told her to lead the way.
The rickshaw traveled along the main road for half an hour, rounded a bend, and a horse farm came into view. Angel
excitedly said, "This is my family's horse farm. Wait for me, I'll go change my clothes and come right back."
After sending the rickshaw away, I thought to myself, "These young girls these days are really bold, daring to take a grown man
horseback riding. Aren't they afraid I'll rape and kill her?"
A little while later, the girl came out, leading two tall horses. She wore a white tight-fitting shirt and gray
canvas trousers. The third brother said that this kind of thing was very popular abroad.
She handed me the reins and said with some disappointment, "Brother, we only have horses here, no guns."
I said it didn't matter, and then mounted the horse. It was indeed a good horse, I heard it was a famous breed from abroad. I comforted Angel
, saying, "It's okay, I'll show you a trick too, but you absolutely must keep it a secret,
okay? Don't let a third person know, understand?"
Angel immediately nodded happily. I leaped onto my horse, and the little girl immediately cheered. I spurred the horse,
and it bolted in pain. The little girl immediately cried out again, "Brother, don't go too fast, this horse is spirited!"
I pretended not to hear, held the reins in my left hand, leaned to the side, and picked up two small pebbles from the ground. With a flick of my wrist, one
pebble shot into the air, and with another flick, another pebble shot even faster towards the first. With a soft thud,
the two pebbles collided and fell to the ground.
The little girl immediately clapped her hands and cheered loudly. I slowed the horse down. She quickly ran over, took the reins, and
said, "Brother, you're amazing! That 'flying horse shooting stones' move is truly brilliant!"
I jumped off the horse, brushed the dirt off my hands, and Angel said, "Why don't we go wash our hands?"
At her whistle, a servant appeared immediately, leading the horse to the stables.
A delicate fragrance assaulted my olfactory senses; it wasn't ordinary perfume, nor was it floral—
a truly unique scent, I thought to myself. The young girl tugged at my sleeve, repeatedly asking how I learned the "Flying Horse Striking the Stone" technique
, asking if I could teach her sometime. Looking at her upturned, rosy face, filled with joy and curiosity, and above all,
the radiant glow of youthful innocence,
I said it was simple. I'd definitely teach her whenever I had time. Who knows when I'll be able to come to Fengtian and
see her again? Frankly, it was just an empty promise. The young girl ignored all this, jumping up happily, shaking
my hand vigorously, saying, "Then you must come to Fengtian to see me often!" I said seriously, "Brother is sometimes very busy; I might
not have time anytime."
The young girl's mood immediately turned somber, saying sadly, "That's true, I'll be going back to England to study soon too. I'll miss
you, big brother. Will you remember your little sister?"
I said I definitely would. The little girl laughed again, such an innocent and naive girl. She said, "Okay,
I'll write to you often." I thought to myself, "This is bad. This little girl is probably going to cling to me again. The kind of girl I least
want to mess with, the kind I least want to hurt, is this kind of girl. If I'm not careful, I could ruin her life."
As we were talking, we reached the eaves, where there was a row of washbasins. The little girl pulled me over, put my hands
under the tap, wet them, and then applied soap, carefully washing them for me. Seeing her earnestness, I
was happy to enjoy it and didn't want to dampen her enthusiasm.
After drying my hands, she hooked her pinky finger with mine and said, "Let's pinky swear, no taking back, you must write back to her,
you must remember her." She said a lot of silly things like "pinky promise."
Just then, a servant came over and whispered, "Miss, Mr. Qiu called. He said some of his brothers
are asking where he is. What do you think...?"
The young woman said unhappily, "Okay, then I'll take my brother there." In the car, she looked unhappy
and said sadly, "The time we spend together is short, but the time we spend apart is long."
I comforted her, saying, "There will be plenty of time in the future. We siblings will meet again. Study hard abroad, don't
worry your parents, and don't worry your brother too much, okay?"
She pouted and said, "Don't mention my dad! He's never cared about me,
never shown any concern for me." I figured he'd probably forgotten about his daughter after taking a concubine. Sure enough, her
father was a close comrade of the old marshal, now a division commander. Since taking a concubine,
she'd made all the decisions in the house, leaving her with no say.
I sighed softly; the girl was quite pitiful.
We arrived at the Qiu family's house quickly. The dance party hadn't ended yet, and the second and third sons were drinking red wine and chatting with a group of women. Seeing
me, the second son said sarcastically, "Big brother, you're back so early?" "Having fun with the pretty girl?"
Angel said irritably, "What fun? You guys kept rushing me, humph!"
Everyone burst into laughter again, and several women pulled Angel aside, teasing her relentlessly. The little girl
blushed, smugly dealing with her companions' teasing.
The three brothers bid farewell to the women and went to say goodbye to Boss Qiu and the others. After some polite exchanges, they exchanged contact information
for future communication. As they saw them off, the third brother and the woman named Mary seemed to be
saying goodbye with reluctance. Only Angel hid behind the group, watching us sadly and quietly. I
wanted to go and say goodbye to her, but that would only add to her distress. So I said goodbye to everyone, and amidst their
cheers, the car sped away.
Zhang Quan, driving, turned his head, about to speak, when the third brother in the back turned his face
away, saying, "Focus on the car, watch the road."
Zhang Quan grumbled, "Can't I ask my older brother something? You're such a jerk!"
Everyone laughed. I said, "Zhang Quan must have been having a blast in that brothel. He probably met some amazing women, right?"
Zhang Quan scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly, "It was alright, but it was too short.
" The third brother said, "Big brother, I bet that girl's got her eye on you. You're incredibly lucky
!" The second brother said, "Nonsense! Didn't you see how unhappy Big Brother looked? I reckon he doesn't want to hurt anyone else
. Didn't you see his long face?"
Zhang Quan turned around and said, "I was just about to ask Big Brother why he looked so unhappy, but you, Third Brother, you jerk, interrupted me..."
"I sent it back."
I sighed and said, "This girl is nice, but I can't hurt her and make her sad for the rest of her life.
" The second brother immediately clapped his hands and cheered, slapping the third brother, saying, "Look at our eldest brother's thinking, his awareness. He's
much better than some people. Some people, the moment they see Mary, they're like flies to cow dung."
The third brother punched him back, saying, "Aren't you also flirting with that Linda? It makes me want to vomit
, you're such a coward with the desire but no guts."
The two brothers bickered and argued all the way to Liaoyang.
When they arrived in Liaoyang, it was already dark. The brothers got out of the car, and in the dim light, they saw a pretty
figure looking out at the door. Seeing us, she immediately ran over. The second brother teased Green Willow, "Sister-in-law, you've only been gone a short while
, and you already miss my brother that much?"
Green Willow glared at him, pouting, "Don't you know what it feels like to feel like every day is a year?"
Everyone burst into laughter. Zhang Quan went to instruct the shopkeeper to prepare some food and drinks, but the second brother quickly said, "Old Quan, don't
order any more wine, I'll pass out if I drink any more." Zhang Quan said, "I think you're drunk on your own this afternoon, not from the wine, who knows
which girl you've taken a fancy to?"
Upon hearing this, Green Willow immediately perked up, pressing for details as if determined to get to the bottom of everything. I coughed
, signaling the third brother to be quiet. She immediately pinched my arm, asking with a half-smile, "Has another girl
taken a fancy to you?"
The third brother quickly replied, "How could that be, sister-in-law? You don't know how much my brother resembled Liu Xiahui today."
Green Willow rolled her eyes at him, saying, "I know all about you men, you wish every woman in the world liked
you, right, brother?"
The second brother chuckled, saying, "Look at my sister-in-law, she accidentally told the truth again."
Green Willow rolled her eyes at him and said, "You're no better. Dressed like that, people will think you're here to
give a lecture. But it's right that they like you, I don't care. My man is just that likable."
She then pinched me.
The waiter brought the food, and everyone ate and drank their fill before resting.

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