Chapter 50 of 100

Chapter 50

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Ruan Qingshuang and Qiu Yan both looked at Xu Yun, who was getting out of the car, in surprise. They were eager to hear Xu Yun explain why he had called Qin Wan'er away on the phone, and now he was back alone.

Xu Yun, however, didn't say anything to them. Instead, he patted the shoulders of the three tigers from Nancheng: "In the past few days, gather the scattered members of the Dao Fu Society and the Four Wolves Gang. Tell them this is a place they can't mess with."

"Yes," Dan Hongning was the first to nod in agreement. Xu Yun had always been mysterious to him, and today's display of his abilities had thoroughly impressed him. Moreover, a small gesture from Xu Yun had deeply moved him. Xu Yun had returned the 20,000 yuan they had paid for the membership cards, showing his righteousness and fairness.

Kong Zhong glanced at Qiu Yan. The woman, who seemed like a grim reaper to him, was looking at Xu Yun with a hint of reverence. This was enough for him to understand where he should stand: "Brother Yun, what should we do now?"

"Go back," Xu Yun waved his hand.

Lü Feng looked at the medicinal cuisine restaurant, which had just started renovation, and said to Xu Yun: "Brother, I have many workers under me. I'll send them over tomorrow. This job is on me, and I'll make sure it's done beautifully."

Xu Yun smiled slightly: "I've already asked Pang Gang to do it. It wouldn't be right to change halfway, but I don't mind if you find me a few skilled workers."

"That's great, my hand is sore from hammering nails all day," Xiao Qiang said with a grin.

"Take care of the car before you see me tomorrow," Xu Yun instructed Xiao Qiang lastly: "Alright, everyone, disperse."

Following Xu Yun's order, Qiangzi and the others naturally dispersed. Seeing Qiangzi drive away in Fan Nanjie's car, Lü Feng's attitude toward Qiangzi changed significantly. After all, Qiangzi was a big favorite in Xu Yun's eyes.

"Brother Qiang, how about we find a place to have a drink?" Lü Feng suggested.

Dan Hongning also joined in: "Yeah, Brother Qiang, we'll be spending a lot of time together in the future. Let's deepen our bond."

"Maybe another day. I have something to do as Brother Yun instructed," Qiangzi said, feeling a bit elated. In the past, these big shots wouldn't even look at him, but now they were bowing and scraping. It felt great!

Kong Zhong put his arm around Qiangzi's shoulder with a bright smile: "Brother Qiang, are you not giving us three any face? Come on, let's go to the seafood stall. It's a friend's place, and we won't leave until we're drunk!"

"I really have something to do. I can't delay what Brother Yun asked me to do," Qiangzi said honestly. He really wanted to go, and the thought of the Nancheng Three Tigers toasting him made him feel elated, but he didn't dare delay the task Xu Yun had given him.

"It's just about the car, Brother Qiang. If you trust your brothers, I'll make a call and get a friend who deals in black cars out of province to come over. The price will definitely be higher than anyone else's!" Lü Feng said, patting his chest.

Qiangzi was taken aback, his face showing a hint of doubt: "Really?"

"He wouldn't dare make money off you and Brother Yun!" Dan Hongning laughed: "Come on, let's go drink!"

...

Upstairs in the medicinal cuisine restaurant, Xu Yun wasn't idle either. He had finally managed to explain the situation to Ruan Qingshuang.

Ruan Qingshuang finally understood. Xu Yun really wanted her to be the big sister of those thugs... My goodness, is this world crazy?

"My mom is a big shot... Uh, Guo decided that if the teacher assigns an essay, I'll write about this," Guo said, looking at Ruan Qingshuang with admiration: "Mom, just do it. If the school kids find out my mom is a big shot, who would dare to mess with me?"

Xu Yun smiled at Guo: "Did you say anything bad about me to Teacher Su during dinner?"

"No, Teacher Su even asked about you, saying why you didn't come," Guo's eyes twinkled: "Dad, I can tell that Teacher Su seems interested in you. If you can win her over, I have no objections. Then I'll have someone to protect me at school."

Qiu Yan stood up and said calmly: "Guo, go to bed early." Then she turned and went back to her room.

"Give you two some alone time," Guo, being very understanding, also went back to her room.

Ruan Qingshuang finally lifted her head slowly, her face full of doubt as she asked Xu Yun: "Xu Yun, you weren't joking with me just now, right?"

"No, I wasn't," Xu Yun said casually.

"How can I possibly be a big shot? You... You're making it hard for me, Xu Yun. And I don't want to have anything to do with the underworld. I'm just an ordinary person!" Ruan Qingshuang said, becoming increasingly agitated: "I just want to sell some medicinal cuisine and run my business honestly. I don't want to be a notorious person!"

Xu Yun had anticipated Ruan Qingshuang's reaction. Given her gentle nature, asking her to be a big shot was a bit of a stretch. But Xu Yun thought this stretch might actually be a good thing.

"Do you remember how we met?" Xu Yun said calmly: "I remember very clearly. Although you were enduring it, you couldn't help but shed tears. When those people bullied you, didn't you feel wronged?"

Ruan Qingshuang didn't say anything. She remembered the day she met Xu Yun clearly.

Lü Bao and the Four Wolves Gang came to demand money, and no one in the crowd dared to speak up for her. If Xu Yun hadn't intervened, she didn't know what would have happened... She could have endured it for herself, but she had Guo with her.

"But who would dare to do that to you today?" Xu Yun continued: "Qiangzi said that Dan Hongning, Kong Zhong, and Lü Feng are all tough guys. With them protecting you, who would dare to bully you? I'm not asking you to bully others, just to prevent those scoundrels from harassing you."

Although Xu Yun's words made sense, Ruan Qingshuang still couldn't accept the reality of being a big shot: "But I... I don't know how to talk to them."

"Tell them what to do, and they'll do it. If you don't want them to cause trouble, tell them to behave," Xu Yun smiled, knowing that Ruan Qingshuang was no longer as resistant: "Maybe you can try to change these thugs."

"Me?" Ruan Qingshuang was startled. Was Xu Yun joking with her? Change those thugs? What a joke.

Xu Yun nodded: "How will you know if you don't try?"

Ruan Qingshuang shook her head vigorously: "Impossible, absolutely impossible. How can I possibly deal with those thugs? I... I can't..."

"Don't I still have you?" Xu Yun gave Ruan Qingshuang a calm smile, and a ripple of emotion rose in her heart. Looking at Xu Yun's calm smile and steady gaze, she finally found her confidence.

"Can I really do it?" Ruan Qingshuang took a deep breath.

Xu Yun smiled: "Of course, I believe in you."

Ruan Qingshuang bit her tender lips, making Xu Yun's heart flutter. She was a bit hesitant: "But what can I do with them? How can I change them?"

"Dan Hongning has a seafood restaurant, Lü Feng has a construction team, and Kong Zhong runs a sand quarry. These are all legitimate businesses," Xu Yun said: "Isn't our family's traditional medicinal cuisine more promising than their businesses? Opening branches, franchising, and entering the hotel industry—there are so many things you can do."

Hearing Xu Yun's words, Ruan Qingshuang was so shocked that she couldn't say a word. Turning the family's traditional medicinal cuisine into a franchise and opening branches was her dream, a dream buried deep in her heart, a dream she occasionally thought was laughable.

But when Xu Yun said it, it sounded so easy and natural.

Can these dreams really come true? Ruan Qingshuang couldn't believe it. She stared at Xu Yun, her heart churning, unable to calm down.

"Dreams that aren't considered laughable aren't worth pursuing," Xu Yun smiled.

Ruan Qingshuang almost shed tears, her eyes welling up.

A police car parked by the roadside downstairs, and Qin Wan'er got out. The police car then drove away.

"Someone's back," Xu Yun smiled: "Sister Shuang, I'm sleepy. I'll go to bed first."

Ruan Qingshuang's mind was filled with the dreams Xu Yun had sparked. She nodded mechanically. Was she really going to be the big sister of those thugs? This question might trouble her for many days.

Qin Wan'er went straight upstairs and saw Ruan Qingshuang in the living room: "Sister Qingshuang, where's Xu Yun?"

"Xu Yun, he was just here... I think he went to bed," Ruan Qingshuang looked at the exhausted Qin Wan'er: "He called you out on the phone. Why did you come back so late?"

Qin Wan'er glanced at Xu Yun's door: "Today we cracked the largest organized prostitution ring in the city so far. Xu Yun gave me the information. He came back first, and I brought all the people involved in the prostitution back to the station."

"Xu Yun?" Ruan Qingshuang was full of confusion.

Qin Wan'er shrugged: "It's hard to explain in a few words. I'll go take a shower. I have to go to the station early tomorrow. The interrogation has already started tonight."

Ruan Qingshuang quickly said: "Then go to bed early. Do you want me to get up early and make you some breakfast?"

"Sister Shuang, don't be so formal. I'll feel awkward," Qin Wan'er was still very much a little girl at times.

...

In recent days, the underworld in Hedong City has been hit by a series of setbacks for the big shots, causing many to be on edge. In Wenhui District and Hongnan District, the two southern districts of Hedong City, several major thugs have been taken down, causing a ripple in the underworld of the southern district.

Two of the three major gangs have already been destroyed, and the only remaining Xiongying Society is naturally trembling with fear. However, Su Yanqing, the woman, has always been low-key. Seeing the situation, she immediately laid low and bought a ticket to Southeast Asia for a vacation.

The impact of these events is not limited to the southern, eastern, western, and northern districts of Hedong City. Other regions have also sensed the situation, and no one can predict what's happening. Everyone is worried that this is the prelude to a crackdown on the underworld, which is not good news for them.

Due to the closure of the tropical rainforest, several bath centers in Hedong City have also put up signs of renovation, including large-scale bath centers like Jiangchun Water and Jinlong Bath.

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