Chapter 24

The car finally stopped in front of a hotel in the county town. This hotel was in an excellent location, right at the crossroads of the city center, where people and vehicles were always bustling, making it a thriving business.

Yang Bo had of course heard about this place before. This hotel was precisely the location of Second Master Yuan's underground casino!

Luo Yaoting, sitting in the driver's seat, rolled down the window and took out a cigarette, gesturing to Yang Bo.

Yang Bo took the cigarette and also rolled down his window. The air circulated, and the cold night wind blew in, making him shiver.

The lighter clicked, and Luo Yaohua took a deep puff, slowly exhaling the smoke before passing the lighter to Yang Bo.

"You've lived here for many years, so you must have heard about this place, right?" The cigarette in Luo Yaohua's hand flickered, casting a cold light on his stern face.

Yang Bo nodded slightly, lit the cigarette, and took a puff, feeling a bit choked. This was his first time smoking. "Yeah, I've heard about it."

After asking this, Luo Yaohua fell silent, and the car became quiet.

After a long while, Luo Yaohua finally laughed coldly. "Perhaps in your eyes, I still have some status, but in some people's eyes, I'm not even worth a fart. I can't even protect a dog!"

Yang Bo didn't respond. He had already guessed, but he didn't expect Luo Yaohua to admit it.

The car fell silent again, with only the choking smoke remaining. Despite it being three o'clock in the morning, people were still coming and going in front of the hotel.

Soon, dozens of cars surrounded the hotel. The cars stopped, and well-trained police officers rushed into the hotel, and shouts could be heard from inside.

Luo Yaohua didn't move, and Yang Bo naturally didn't get out to watch. He didn't understand why the other party wanted him to see this. Was it fun to kill a dog he had raised?

Watching the chaos outside, Yang Bo thought of Yang Lang. Yang Lang was six years older than him. When he was in school, he liked to hang out with people from the streets. After finishing his vocational school, he disappeared, which made his father very angry, threatening to break his legs. However, his parents still had high hopes for their eldest son and eventually gave him the 200,000 yuan!

Yang Bo hadn't asked Yang Lang what reason he had for taking the 200,000 yuan, but now he didn't want to ask anymore. The 300,000 yuan gambling debt was wiped out overnight, and the 300,000 yuan he had was still in his possession. He could take his father to Jinling for treatment. As for Yang Lang, he hadn't thought about how to handle him, but he knew he had to get him away from here!

He had to take his father to Jinling!

He had to get Yang Lang away from the familiar environment where he hung out!

Screams and pleas for mercy came from inside the hotel, and the scene was chaotic. The neon lights flickered, and in that moment, the prosperity vanished. The rise and fall of the building, the feasts and the guests, and the collapse of the building!

Luo Yaohua panted, his mood烦躁, staring at the gamblers being escorted out of the hotel. He asked, "Do you know my identity?"

Yang Bo shook his head. "No, I don't."

Luo Yaohua smiled. "It's better that you don't. Sometimes, there's no need to see things so clearly. This time, it's probably going to be another earthquake!"

The two sat in the car, watching the escorting and listening to the noise and screams until the sky in the east turned white and the sun rose. Luo Yaohua finally sighed. "Let's go have breakfast. We probably need to report!"

Yang Bo was puzzled, not understanding why the other party was involving him in this matter.

"Ye Weilin mentioned your name, saying he invited you to watch the show. He thinks you're a honest person and trustworthy!" Luo Yaohua explained, seeming somewhat disdainful and snorting.

Yang Bo didn't speak.

After breakfast, they returned to the hotel. The room had been tidied up, and the morning news anchor's clear voice could be heard. "This morning, the police searched a hotel in our city, cracking a major gambling case..."

Ye Weilin, eyes fixed on the TV, chuckled and asked the two, "That was quick! It's a great relief!"

Luo Yaohua, still smooth as ever, replied, "Brother Ye, you're right, it's a great relief! The police received a tip from a concerned citizen and deployed a large number of officers... The main culprit, Second Master Yuan, has been arrested!"

"Good!" Ye Weilin slapped the table and turned to Yang Bo. "Little Yang, don't you think this is a great thing?"

"Yes," Yang Bo nodded in response.

...

Finally, they left the hotel. Yang Bo sighed in relief. Being with Ye and Luo always made him feel oppressed. Problems he couldn't solve were just a phone call away for them! This stark contrast couldn't help but make him think deeply and realize that his future path was still long.

Yang Bo knew he was in a relatively awkward position. He might have some skills in appraisal, but due to his age and lack of fame, he wasn't yet trusted. Moreover, they were just using him. Once the appraisal was done, he would be sent back where he came from.

Back home, Yang Bo didn't rest but urged his mother to pack.

Yang Father glared at Yang Bo. "Where are we going? I'm not going anywhere!"

Yang Bo looked at his father and said, "Dad, you probably haven't seen the news this morning. Second Master Yuan's place has been shut down. Yuan's family has been destroyed!"

Yang Father was stunned, while Yang Mother's eyes turned red. "What? Bo, are you saying that the Yuan family has been arrested?"

Seeing Yang Bo nod, Yang Mother asked eagerly, "Does that mean the 300,000 yuan Lang owes doesn't have to be paid back?"

Yang Bo nodded again, and Yang Mother was overjoyed. "Can we get back the 200,000 yuan that was lost? It would help treat your father!"

"Mom, that's illegal money and can't be recovered. Don't worry about the money. I brought back over 300,000 yuan this time, which should be enough for the initial treatment!" Yang Bo explained. He didn't give the money to his parents, still feeling resentful about their decision to give the 200,000 yuan to Yang Lang.

"Mom, go pack. We'll go this morning and get the hospital procedures done early!"

Seeing his mother's resistance weakening, Yang Bo quickly got her busy so she wouldn't oppose.

Yang Father was helpless. "Bo, earning money isn't easy. You should save this money for buying a house and getting married. My illness can wait!"

"Father, the money for buying a house and getting married can be earned again, but treating your illness is a one-time opportunity. I can delay my marriage for a few years, but if I can't cure your illness, I'll regret it for the rest of my life! Do you want me to live in regret and pain for the rest of my life?" Yang Bo became agitated. He had saved money by living frugally in the antique shop, all for his father's treatment.

"Your brother hasn't gotten married yet!" Yang Father pointed at Yang Lang.

Yang Bo was furious. "If he had done something decent all these years, it wouldn't have come to this!"