socalfunplaces Chapter 760 He Yuzhu is ready to deal with him
Chapter 760 He Yuzhu is ready to deal with him
Chen Daqi stood at the gate of his own place, patting his chest loudly, and said to He Yuzhu with a look of confidence: "Master, don't underestimate this place. It is my territory that I have won through hard work. I am familiar with most of the people in the surrounding streets. If I really need to get something done, I can gather dozens of people with just a word and ensure that the work is done properly."
He Yuzhu looked at his fiery enthusiasm and couldn't help but smile. He patted him on the shoulder and said, "Of course I know what you're capable of. Over the years, you've grown from a small stall to the current scale and have been doing very well. I've seen it all and I'm happy for you from the bottom of my heart. But you'd better not get involved in this matter. Didn't I tell you a long time ago? The disputes in the underworld are the most dangerous, with swords and knives. If you can avoid it, do your legitimate business steadily and take care of your wife and children. That's the right way."
Chen Daqi was really anxious to help his master share his worries. He opened his mouth and wanted to say something else - for example, he had a solid foundation in this area, his brothers were all capable fighters, and he was confident that he could do the job well and would never cause trouble for his master.
He Yuzhu saw through his thoughts first and interrupted him with a wave of his hand: "Okay, I know you want to help me. I appreciate your kindness, which is more real than anything else. But this matter cannot be rushed. We have to take a long-term view and proceed step by step. I'm just traveling around here to relax recently. You should go and do what you need to do. Don't worry about me." After that, he turned and walked out.
Although Chen Daqi was still somewhat reluctant, he knew his master's temper—once a decision was made, no amount of persuasion would do the trick. He had no choice but to respectfully escort He Yuzhu to the door. As he watched his master's back disappear around the corner, the respect on his face instantly faded, replaced by an unmistakable ruthlessness. Turning to his younger brother behind him, he ordered, "Go check on that guy named Liu Qi. Find out everything about his recent movements, who he's been close to, and what shady dealings he's holding. Don't miss a single detail! Once we've figured it out, let's deal with this guy who dared to cause trouble for my master and show him how discerning the Horse King is!"
The younger brother next to him hesitated, scratched his head, and whispered, "Brother, but the master just now said that you are not allowed to participate in this matter...If we do this, will it make the master unhappy?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Daqi immediately became furious and slapped his younger brother in the face. Although he didn't use too much force, his slap was filled with unquestionable authority. "You know nothing! My master told me not to participate because he was afraid I'd get involved and it would be dangerous. He truly did it for my own good. But don't you know how Master treats me? Back then, when I was starving and had nowhere else to go, it was Master who helped me, fed me, taught me the principles of life, and passed on many of his most valuable skills to me. That's how I am today. Now that he's in trouble, if I cower away like a coward, would I still be considered a human being? If that were to happen, I'd be unworthy of Master's cultivation and kindness to me over the years!"
The younger brother's face turned red after hearing what he said. He didn't dare to say anything. He could only lower his head and replied: "Yes, brother, I will check it out right away. I guarantee that I will check it thoroughly!" After that, he hurried downstairs to make arrangements.
On the other side, He Yuzhu had just walked a short distance when he saw Ma Xiuxiu standing under the old locust tree at the corner of the street, waiting for him. The light of the setting sun fell on her, soft as a painting. Seeing him coming, Ma Xiuxiu hurried over and asked softly, "Brother Zhuzi, how are you going to deal with that guy named Liu Qi?"
He Yuzhu looked at her in surprise, raised his eyebrows, and asked with a smile: "How do you know I want to target them? I didn't say what I was going to do just now."
Ma Xiuxiu blinked, a glint of intelligence in her eyes. "Although your voice wasn't raised when you spoke to Chen Daqi, I noticed from afar that your brows furrowed slightly when you mentioned the name 'Liu Qi'—you're not usually like that. And from what I know about you, you never stir up trouble, but you're definitely not afraid of it either. They've come to test you, clearly with ill intentions, and you definitely won't let it go."
Ma Xiuxiu's face spread into a gentle smile, and the fine lines at the corners of her eyes were filled with warmth. She looked at He Yuzhu and said, "We've been married for so many years, how could I not understand you? You've always been like this. You give your heart to those who treat us wholeheartedly. But if someone deliberately targets us or tries to trip us up behind our backs, you will never hesitate and teach them a lesson without showing any mercy."
He Yuzhu couldn't help but look up and laugh after hearing this. The wrinkles at the corners of his eyes gathered together, and he looked a bit naive. "It seems that the person who understands me the most in this world is you. I can hide my thoughts from others, but not from your eyes."
Ma Xiuxiu gave him a reproachful look and reached out to straighten his collar, which had been ruffled by the wind. "I'm your wife, so naturally I understand you. Speaking of which, you haven't told me your plan yet. How exactly are you going to deal with that Liu Qi? From the way you sounded just now, it sounds like you already have a plan."
The smile on He Yuzhu's face gradually faded, his brows knitted slightly, and he said in a deep voice: "To be honest, this kind of person is insidious and cunning. I'm too lazy to dirty my hands myself. But we can use the public's hand to deal with him - think about it, this Liu Qi can gain a foothold in this area, and he has so many people under him. His hands must be unclean. He has probably done a lot of tax evasion and forced sales. When the time comes, as long as we collect all the evidence of his crimes and send it to the police, who can really punish him?"
Ma Xiuxiu listened, her brows furrowed slightly, and she hesitated. "Brother Zhuzi, we just arrived here and are unfamiliar with the place. We don't even know the directions. How can we find evidence of Liu Qi's crimes? He's a man who must be hiding his tracks very well. This won't be an easy task. If he finds out, we'll be in danger."
He Yuzhu patted his chest, which made a "dong dong" sound, and smiled confidently: "Leave this matter to me. I promise to do it beautifully for you. You don't have to worry about it. I have seen many people like this in the steel rolling mill. I know their weaknesses very well."
Ma Xiuxiu looked at his confident expression, and the worry in her eyes gradually dissipated, leaving only complete trust: "Brother Zhuzi, of course I trust you. I am most confident in your ability to handle things. But... you must be careful."
He Yuzhu smiled and took her hand. The warmth of his palm was soothing and reassuring. "Xiu Xiu, let's go back first, change into clean clothes, and then go out for a walk and take a good look at this southern scenery. I heard that the alleys here are particularly interesting, with bluestone pavements, white walls and black tiles, very different from the courtyard houses in our north."
Only then did Ma Xiuxiu notice the dark stain on his collar. It looked like blood. Her heart tightened and she frowned, "Brother Zhuzi, you're covered in… You weren't injured in the fight just now, were you? This stain looks scary."