Chapter 18: Forced
The leader of the Qinglong Gang is named Ren Biao, known as Brother Biao. It is rumored that he has a close relationship with the county magistrate.
This person has a very bad reputation in Beicheng. He likes to rob poor girls, and when he gets tired of it, he sends them to a secret door.
He is also extremely greedy for money. On his territory, anyone who picks up dung must pay first.
Since he wiped out the Ax Gang, the secret shops in Beicheng first lowered their prices and then raised their prices, all because the commissions were too harsh.
"The one who comes is not good."
Lin Bai was immediately alert, stood up, and first examined Ren Biao and his followers. After confirming that there was no threat, he then looked around.
It was already evening, half of the sky was red with the burning clouds, and there were many passers-by on the street, nothing unusual.
"Are you scared?" Niu Er stepped forward, grabbed Lin Bai's arm, and frowned: "This is our Brother Biao, the most ruthless person in Huaxi County! Say hello to Brother Biao!"
Lin Bai looked at Ren Biao and saw that Ren Biao didn't look at him at all, but stared at Mu Zhen.
Mu Zhen hid in the shop with a worried look on her face.
"Hello, Brother Biao!" Lin Bai shouted loudly.
"Where are you killing the pig? Are you shouting so loudly?" Ren Biao looked away, picked his ears, looked at Lin Bai, and said, "Who are you?"
I am your great benefactor to help you destroy the Ax Gang!
"Brother Biao, I am Lin Bai." Lin Bai said.
Ren Biao obviously hadn't heard of it and frowned slightly. The other followers knew the inside story and started laughing.
"Brother Biao, he is Lin Zhuanlun! The one who sells straw sandals!" Niu Erfeng explained with a smile.
"It turns out it's your kid! Haha, Lin Zhuanlun, it's like thunder!" Ren Biao suddenly realized, spinning the two stone eggs in his left hand, and lighting Lin Bai with his right hand, with a hearty smile on his face.
Lin Bai didn't say anything, but he just remembered that everyone said that although Ren Biao was of low character, he was extremely filial to his mother, but he just didn't know that his mother...forget it, he was too old.
"Gone."
Ren Biao stepped out, patted Niu Er on the shoulder, and said: "Send her to my garden. When my mother's sixtieth birthday is finished, I have to see her." As he spoke, he moved his hand back casually. Pointing at Mu Zhen, it was like talking about a trivial matter.
"Brother Biao, don't worry, I will take care of it!" Niu Er quickly bowed down, very flattering.
"I'm not going!" Mu Zhen said angrily.
Ren Biao stopped and turned around. He was not angry, but clicked his tongue and said: "The more chaste and fierce this woman is, the more interesting she is."
After saying that, he led his followers and left, leaving only Niu Er.
Ren Biao actually didn't ask Mu Zhen for his opinion throughout the whole process and settled on one word.
Obviously, he was confident that no one in Beicheng could resist him.
After Ren Biao led the people away, Niu Er straightened up and became more confident. He looked at Mu Zhen and said with a smile: "You are so lucky to be attracted by our brother Biao!"
"Do you want this blessing?" Mu Zhen retorted.
Niu Er put his hands on his hips angrily, his face trembled, and he said fiercely: "You have to have it if you want it, and you have to have it if you don't want it! It's not up to you!"
Mu Zhen ignored him.
"If you wait for us to use force, it will be too late!" Niu Er continued to threaten.
Mu Zhen remained silent and only glared at Niu Er.
"Old Madam's birthday is the day after tomorrow. I'll give you two days' grace, and I'll come to invite you in person the day after tomorrow!" Niu Er didn't dare to offend too harshly, so he spoke in a more relaxed tone.
After saying that, he walked out without fear that Mu Zhen had other thoughts.
"Brother Niu Zi!" Lin Bai immediately caught up with him.
In the past, Lin Bai called Niu Er "Second Master", but since he called him "Brother Biao" today, Niu Er's title will naturally be lowered.
"Brother Niu Zi, why did Brother Biao remember this place?" Lin Bai asked.
"Brother Niu is just Brother Niu, or does it have to be Brother Niu Zi?" Niu Er said casually as he walked: "Our gang leader was originally going to Nancheng for a banquet, but suddenly he had a whim and wanted to come here for a walk."
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"On a whim..." Lin Bai thought, this is too coincidental, right? It seems like someone is arranging it!
Looking back at the bun shop, Lin Bai felt that the pool water was in trouble.
"Your boy and she are neighbors. She doesn't understand. Please give her some advice." Niu Er patted Lin Bai on the shoulder and gave instructions casually.
"Of course." Lin Bai immediately agreed and asked: "Brother Biao said he wanted to celebrate the old lady's birthday, can I go?"
"You?" Niu Er smiled, looked Lin Bai up and down, and said, "You know how to camp, but why are you going there? You can sing, act, and do tricks. Could it be that you are going to perform the wheel-turning trick for the old lady?"
"If the old lady is willing to watch, I will be happy to act!" Lin Bai was a stickler. The more he refused to let go, the more he wanted to go.
"Hey, you kid!" Niu Erdu laughed angrily, "Can you still transfer? Save it, learn more from Dr. Bai, and cure your old problem of kidney deficiency as soon as possible!"
After watching Niu Er leave, Lin Bai returned to the bun shop.
Mu Zhen sat on the bench with her head lowered and said nothing.
"Sister Zhen, there are still two or three days left, maybe there will be a turn for the better." Lin Bai had decided to take care of this matter, but he couldn't say it clearly, so he could only try his best to comfort her.
Mu Zhen raised her head and looked at Lin Bai. After a long time, she said, "You are still young and have a bright future. Don't do anything stupid. In the future...if we get married in the future, send me a letter and I will be happy for you too."
Lin Bai was silent.
When I got home, it was already dark and the moon was shining brightly.
Lin Bai moved a small stool and sat under the jujube tree, thinking carefully.
"Has Elder Tong left Huaxi County?"
"Elder Tong can order the county officials at will, so his status must be extremely high. That Ren Biao is just a worm in the north city. Elder Tong should not bother to attend his mother's birthday party."
"Of course, nothing is absolute. Just wait until the birthday party, observe the situation, and make a quick decision."
"Besides, a birthday banquet is a great opportunity. Taking advantage of a happy event to cause trouble, others will only think about vendetta."
Lin Bai made up his mind, took out the flying knives, weighed them one by one, and tried out the feel.
Six in total.
Then he took out the whetstone, took the hatchet, and poured water on it to sharpen it.
The night flew by.
When I went out in the morning, Mu Zhen's bun shop was still open and full of customers.
There were two gangsters standing in the distance, obviously watching.
"Xiao Linzi!" Mu Zhen waved when she saw Lin Bai.
Lin Bai stepped over. The two gangsters glanced at Lin Bai but said nothing.
"Are you going to the medical clinic? Grab the buns and eat them on the way!" Mu Zhen's face did not show the dejection of yesterday, but a look-away smile.
"Thank you, Sister Zhen." Lin Bai said.
"Come to my house if you have a chance in the evening. I have something to tell you." When Lin Bai came closer, Mu Zhen whispered in a low voice and handed the bun to Lin Bai.
Lin Bai nodded and took it, then left.
I don’t have much appetite for steamed buns, but when I arrived at Baicaotang, Zhong Xiuxiu found them cheaper.
After a busy day at the medical clinic, Lin Bai returned home, still thinking about what Sister Zhen was going to say.
It was already dark and the bun shop was closed.
The two gangsters guarded the front door and the back door lazily and absentmindedly.
Lin Bai still walked around in an obedient circle, checking to see if there was any abnormality around him, and whether there was anyone lurking in ambush.
After confirming that it was correct, he saw the right opportunity and climbed over the wall.
(End of chapter)