Chapter 75: Brothers

 Qian Laowu and Wang Gui got out of the car and walked behind Zhao Kui. Their hair was soaked by the rain, but not as badly as Zhao Kui's. It was as if Zhao Kui had just taken a shower in the rain. The determination on his face and the bloodstains on his body proved that he had just fought a tough battle.

 Zhao Kui's boots made a "creak" sound as they hit the floor. When he came in front of me and threw the person off his shoulder onto the ground, we all lowered our heads to look at the person on the ground.

 It's a four-eyed...

 I only know that he is called Four-Eyes, I don't know his real name. I have no grudge against him, just a bit of a feud with his boss.

 He lay on the ground, his eyes shattered, his long hair drenched and hanging down his face like a wet mop.

 "Damn it, this kid is ruthless. He took down over twenty of Liu Qiang's men by himself and smashed up all the shops on the roadside. If we hadn't held him back, he probably would have burned down an entire street," Qian Laowu said coldly.

 Qian Guang smiled slightly but didn't say anything. Zhao Kui also remained silent, instead looking at me. His breathing was a bit heavy, indicating that he still hadn't recovered.

 I looked at the four-eyed man on the ground and asked, "Why did you bring him back? Aren't you just telling everyone that we were the ones who smashed Liu Qiang's store?"Please provide the text you would like to have translated.

 Zhao Kui was a bit stiff; he said, "Isn't it?"

 Liu Qiang's words made everyone laugh. Qian Guang said, "I like this kind of man, but if you catch one, I don't know how effective it will be."

 Zhao Kui said, "I think he's worth 200,000. He's a small leader and definitely knows a lot. I think, if we can get some information about the people you want to deal with from him, I've learned that information is the key to winning battles."

 We were all stunned, not expecting Zhao Kui to pull such a stunt on us. Qian Guang squatted on the ground, slapped Siyan's face twice, and asked, "Liu Qiang, how much money is left?"

 Siyuan bit his lip tightly and didn't say a word. Zhuzi rolled up his sleeves, took a pack of tissues from the shelf, and soaked it in the rainwater outside for a while. After returning, he gave Qian Laowu a look, who then closed the door and came over to hold Siyuan's hand down.

 The pillar hung the tissues one by one on the four-eyed person's face, and soon, the four-eyed person began to struggle.

 Qian Guang said, "I admire tough guys, but at most, you're just a gigolo. Liu Qiang entrusted all the flesh trade to you, so you must know a lot. Don't say I didn't give you a chance. I just have a grudge with your boss, it has nothing to do with you. Now's your chance to speak, you better do it. Don't wait until there's no chance left to compromise. The suffering you'll endure then won't be worth it..."

 Qian Guang's words were very plain, but they carried a sense of ruthless determination. It made me feel that if I had opposed him back then, would my fate have been the same? Those who live by the sword are never kind-hearted.

 Zhuzi poked a hole in the thick napkin, and Siyan immediately started gasping heavily. Qian Guang asked, "How much money does Liu Qiang have left?"

 To deal with a person, knowing their financial power is the most important thing. In this society, without money, you can't move an inch.

 Siyuan took a few breaths and said with some difficulty, "Not much left, just an empty shell, barely holding on with the flesh trade. Last year, he partnered with someone in Myanmar to raise a private militia, planning to smuggle some goods. He invested a lot of money and equipped a lot of weapons, but there was no return. This year, he got into trouble with Fat Pig Zhu, which caused him heavy losses. He also lost a lot of money gambling recently. I estimate

 Siyuan spoke very urgently, which indicates that he is very nervous and scared inside. Such people are the type who refuse to drink when offered a toast but will drink when punished.

 Qian Guang stood up, picked up the bottle again, sat down on the chair, and I asked, "What are you thinking about?"

 Qian Guang said, "Liu Qiang isn't scary; what's scary are his friends. Chen Xi and Shouhou are both people around Master Qi. They've been cooperating for many years. If we want to deal with Liu Qiang, we have to get their approval. This is different from Fat Pig Zhu. Master Qi couldn't tolerate Fat Pig Zhu, and killing him would actually help him. But Liu Qiang's flesh trade, while it looks dirty, is something Master Qi and his people urgently need

 After hearing that, I frowned, looked at him, and said, "Do you want to be the boss?"

 Siyuan took off his glasses, looked at me, and suddenly started crying. He said, "I'm just a turtle, please don't scare me. I have a family and kids, don't mess with me."

 I looked at him crying and felt a bit sympathetic. People are so pitiful when they are forced into a corner. Wasn't I once like that too?

 But I'm different from him; I have my principles. Even if I beg for mercy, I won't harm others. He has already harmed once, so he will definitely continue.

 Qian Guang smiled, pulled me up, and said, "Brother, you're really smart. No wonder you've read books. Lao Wu, you should learn more in the future."

 Qian Lao Wu listened and then looked at me displeased, asking, "What the hell is this? Damn it, what kind of trick are you trying to pull? This is so troublesome. Why not just bring people and go deal with Liu Qiang directly? That would be much simpler."

 I smiled, and Qian Guang smiled too. He squatted down, took off the glasses from the four-eyed man, and vigorously wiped them with a napkin, removing all the rainwater. Then he put them back on the four-eyed man, who was crying heavily, his face covered in tears. Qian Guang said, "I want to get rid of Liu Qiang, but I don't want to offend Master Qi. So, I need to find someone to replace Liu Qiang. I'm giving

 Siyuan was crying very hard, and he still wanted to say something, but Qian Guang suddenly grabbed his neck and shouted, "Choose..."

 "I want to rise, I want to rise..." Siyan cried with his eyes closed.

 Qian Guang stood up satisfied and said, "Cut off a finger, that's the price of rising to power."

 Zhuzi directly took a knife and cut off Siyan's little finger in one swift motion. I watched, my heart racing, and asked, "Why?"

 Qian Guang said, "You should know how treacherous Liu Qiang is. He's a cautious gambler. That night, he brought people to rob us, but Zhuzi scared them off. Even though he had many people, he didn't take the risk, which shows he doesn't trust anyone. Do you think that when we were smashing the store and this four-eyed guy wasn't there, what would he think? So, I have to give him a chance to trust the four-eyed guy."

 After listening, I nodded. I didn't expect Qian Guang to be such a meticulous person. Watching the Four-Eyed Man's painful wails, I felt a bit sorry for him, but there was no way around it. This is the price of rising to power; nothing comes without a cost. This finger was the token of loyalty that the Four-Eyed Man gave to Qian Guang. Whether the Four-Eyed Man liked it or not, he had to cut it off. This is the helpless

 Qian Laowu dragged Siyuan out, shoved him into the car, and had a few lackeys take him away.

 Zhuzi was mopping the floor, and I realized that Zhuzi is truly a mysterious person. A fighter, a soldier, ruthless and merciless. I never thought this tough guy would mop the floor. Such a person is truly amazing.

 "Zhao Fei, you still have to gamble on the stones, but you also need to run the business. Fat Pig Zhu's three shops are right next to each other on Border Trade Street. I'm giving them to you to manage, so you must manage them well."

 I frowned. Although I am not from Ruili, I know how prosperous the Border Trade Street is. It can be said to be the most bustling place in Ruili, often referred to as "Little Hong Kong." Giving me the business here seemed a bit unbelievable.

 Qian Guang said, "I know you don't want to get involved in this, so I'm giving you three legitimate businesses."

 After hearing this, I felt a bit grateful and smiled, realizing the truth. I looked at Qian Guang and said, "When you come out to mix, you have no choice. Sometimes you don't want to mix, but you have to. Brother Guang, I'll take care of myself."

 Qian Guang nodded and said, "If there's money to be made, let's all make it together. That's the principle I believe in. Here's the key, you can go take a look, then get ready to open. When the time comes, I'll bring my brothers to support you."

 I nodded, took the keys, and there was also a car key, for a Santana car. Qian Guang said, "This car was the first one I bought back in the '80s when I was hustling. It's been around for seven or eight years. It's in the parking lot, consider it a gift. But a man's car should match him. When you have money in the future, buy one for yourself."

 I nodded, took the car keys, called out to Wang Gui and Zhao Kui, and we left. We walked in the rain to the parking lot, where I found that old Santana. I looked at the car, red as fire. Looking at the car, I knew what kind of person Qian Guang was—definitely a super shy and reserved person. Driving such a flashy car in the 80s, he must have been extremely reserved inside.

 I opened the door and sat inside. The interior decor and features were very old, there wasn't even a record player, but the car was very well maintained, brand new. I started the car and drove away in the rain, taking this Santana with me.

 I'm very excited; I finally have a car that belongs to me. Although it was given to me by Qian Guang, it's mine. A man should have a car. When I have money in the future, I will definitely buy a new car, one that matches my status.

 "Oh..."

 I shouted excitedly, and Wang Gui said, "Fei Ge, get a grip, this damn Santana 2000, you don't even need a driving school."

 I smiled and ignored Wang Gui; he was all talk and no action. Suddenly, Zhao Kui, who had been silent all along, spoke up. He said, "Brother Fei, I want 200,000."

 Wang Gui listened and got very angry, saying, "Bro, are you out of your mind? Do you really think that four-eyed dog can sell for two hundred thousand?"

 "My monthly care fee is 10,000, I want two years' worth of money..." Zhao Kui said word by word.

 I said, "You're not working for me, Wang Gui. Take two hundred thousand from the box and give it to him. If you're with me, earn your money with your skills."

 Wang Gui handed a thick stack of money to Zhao Kui. He took the money, choked up for a moment, and said, "Brother Fei, I'm with you all the way!"