Chapter 6

Already extremely curious, Shen Fei, upon seeing the leader finish his preparations, immediately stepped forward and excitedly asked, "Boss, Boss, what good things are there in the valley? Can we go and take a look?"

The leader, as if just realizing Shen Fei's presence, immediately said to Zhong Shitao, who was standing beside him, "Shitao, immediately escort Shen Fei back and hand him over to Yuxia. Let Yuxia make sure he falls asleep and absolutely do not let him escape."

"Yes," Zhong Shitao reluctantly accepted the order. Everyone knew that the branch leader and the gang leader would definitely come to this place, which further indicated that there was something extremely valuable in the valley. Otherwise, why would they need to rush for dozens of miles to the county to inform the gang leader? This was a chance to show off in front of the leaders of the gang and to participate in such an important matter, who would be willing to let it go?

Shen Haofeng naturally saw Zhong Shitao's reluctance and understood that it was human nature, so he added, "After you escort Shen Fei back, also bring all the people from our branch to help."

Zhong Shitao immediately put on a happy expression and reminded, "Master, should we notify the other people in the branch?" As soon as he said this, he felt he had a petty mindset. Since the master had already informed the branch leader and the gang leader, he definitely wasn't trying to keep the treasure in the valley for himself. How could he not notify the people in the branch? So his words were in vain.

However, Shen Haofeng's next words surprised him. Shen Haofeng shook his head, "No need to notify them. Without the branch leader's order, I can only mobilize the people from our branch. Besides, your fourth master uncle has already gone to notify the branch leader, who will naturally inform them when he returns." He waved his hand, "Go, escort Shen Fei back."

Shen Fei, who had been waiting for Shen Haofeng to finish giving orders, immediately jumped up, "Boss! Why do I have to go back? Can't I stay and see what's going on? I haven't even seen the gang leader yet."

"No way! If you don't go back, I'll break your legs and have Shitao drag you back," Shen Haofeng roared in anger.

Shen Fei immediately shrank his neck. He knew that when the boss called himself "laozi" (old man), it meant he was either really angry or extremely happy. Given his current appearance, he was definitely angry. If he didn't listen, he would really have his legs broken.

Seeing Shen Fei obediently follow Zhong Shitao, Shen Haofeng added, "I'll take you to meet the gang leader tomorrow."

"Ah? Thank you, Boss!" Shen Fei immediately beamed with joy.

Shen Haofeng, seeing Shen Fei's excited expression, worried that the kid might get up to mischief again, so he quickly said to Zhong Shitao, "Shitao, you must personally hand this brat over to Yuxia. If he tries to leave your sight on the way, tie him up and hand him over to Yuxia."

"Yes!" Zhong Shitao loudly accepted the order, but in his heart, he was delighted, "Haha, you little brat, you know the consequences now. Your brother-in-law is now holding the imperial edict! If you try to use the excuse of needing to go to the bathroom, I'll tie you up and carry you back like a pig."

However, Zhong Shitao's wish did not come true. Shen Fei obediently followed, and all the way back to the branch, he didn't try to leave Zhong Shitao's sight, which made Zhong Shitao a bit frustrated.

Shen Yuxia, who had been waiting at the door with a lantern, immediately ran over and grabbed Shen Fei's ear as soon as she saw him, "Xiao Fei, your bottom isn't even healed yet! You went out to play again at night? Look at how dirty you are. I just cleaned you up in the evening."

Seeing Shen Fei wincing in pain with his ear pulled, Zhong Shitao felt a great sense of relief. However, he suddenly remembered that he still needed to gather people to support the master. Although he felt a bit disappointed that he couldn't stay to see the excitement, he understood the urgency of the situation. He said, "Yuxia, Xiao Fei was playing in the mountains and met us who were investigating the red light and the tremor. The master ordered me to bring him back and for you to watch him, absolutely not letting him go out at night again," and then prepared to gather the people.

Shen Yuxia nodded to Zhong Shitao to show that she understood, and then pulled Shen Fei's ear toward the Shen family's small courtyard, scolding, "You little mud monkey! Take a bath quickly, and then you'll sleep with me! I'll see if you dare to run out at night again!"

"Ah! No, sister, I promise I won't go out at night. Let me sleep alone!" Shen Fei immediately pleaded.

"No way! You must sleep with me. The way you look, I know you want to run out at night again," Shen Yuxia said firmly.

Zhong Shitao had already taken a few steps when he heard this, and he was so shocked that he turned around with a surprised look. He saw that the two siblings had already entered the inner courtyard, and his expression changed. He stomped his foot and quickly found one of the master's people, telling him to immediately gather the people and head to the valley.

The white smoke rising from the valley was so obvious that it could be seen even at night. He didn't doubt that the gang members would find it. Of course, Zhong Shitao still instructed the person to tell the master that he was afraid Shen Fei would escape again, so he would wait until Shen Fei was asleep before heading over, and then he quickly ran to the Shen family's inner residence.

Seeing Shen Fei standing dumbfounded at the bathroom door, and Shen Yuxia carrying a bucket of hot water from the kitchen, Zhong Shitao immediately took the bucket and, as he carried it to the bathroom, said casually, "Yuxia, you've already taken a bath, so I'll help Xiao Fei."

Shen Yuxia, rolling up her sleeves, shook her head and said, "No need. Xiao Fei used to be very naughty and would get my clothes wet, but he's much better now and won't play with water while bathing." She pushed Shen Fei into the bathroom and quickly undressed him. Shen Fei obediently squatted down, and Shen Yuxia tested the water temperature before starting to wash him.

Zhong Shitao stood at the bathroom door, chatting with Shen Yuxia. He was used to being refused to help bathe Shen Fei, but every time he saw Shen Yuxia wash the little brat's private parts without any hesitation, he couldn't help but feel his veins bulge.

Shen Fei looked at his sister and then at Zhong Shitao, still in a daze. While waiting for his bath, Shen Fei had a sudden impulse and silently activated the detector. On the map in front of him, his sister's dot was clearly green. This confirmed that green represented allies.

If the detector wasn't malfunctioning, then the yellow dot representing his future brother-in-law must mean dislike? Yes, it should be dislike, because it couldn't be hostility.

Perhaps green represented friendliness? His sister and the boss were friendly to him? Impossible! It must be kindness. He had forgotten to check the colors of the other gang members' dots, but it didn't matter. There was plenty of time.

According to this pattern, red must represent enemies? Was Uncle Three an enemy? Impossible! Thinking of this, Shen Fei felt a chill.

Shen Yuxia, dressing Shen Fei, noticed he was in a daze and, thinking he was upset about not seeing the gang leader immediately, poked his forehead and smiled, "What are you thinking about? Didn't Father promise to take you to meet the gang leader tomorrow?" Zhong Shitao had already told her everything while chatting.

Gang leader? This word made Shen Fei suddenly realize. Who cared if Uncle Three was an enemy? The gang leader would arrive soon, and with his keen eye, he would surely see if Uncle Three was trustworthy. Since that was the case, why should he, a little kid, worry? Thinking this, Shen Fei completely relaxed and silently said, "Close," to turn off the annoying detector.

Shen Fei had wanted to tell his sister about the detector, but with his future brother-in-law around, he didn't. After turning off the detector, with the map no longer in his field of vision, the childlike Shen Fei quickly forgot about it.

Seeing Shen Yuxia leading Shen Fei to her room, Zhong Shitao, who had been waiting, became anxious, "Yuxia, why don't I take Xiao Fei to sleep?"

"No! I won't sleep with a man!" Shen Fei's words made Zhong Shitao so angry he almost spat blood. The little brat, at ten years old, already knew not to sleep with men but to sleep with women! Didn't he know that the woman beside him was his future wife, who should only sleep with him?

"Zhong Shitao, didn't Father tell you to bring people to support him? Why are you still here?" Shen Yuxia asked curiously.

"Uh, I was afraid Xiao Fei would run away while you were sleeping. I've already sent them to support the master. I'll go join them after Xiao Fei falls asleep," Zhong Shitao quickly found an excuse.

Shen Fei pouted. He really wanted to sneak out when his sister was asleep, not only to see the gang leader but also to check out the treasures in the valley. He didn't expect his future brother-in-law to be so distrustful, which was really annoying!

"It's fine, go help Father. I'll lock the door, and I'll know if he tries to open it," Shen Yuxia said casually.

Hearing this, both of them were in tears. Shen Fei lamented that he couldn't go out to see the excitement tonight. Thinking of the unique things that might be in the valley, which he couldn't see first, made him feel very restless.

Zhong Shitao, on the other hand, was so frustrated he couldn't express it. He could only force a smile and nod, "Alright, I'll go to the master. Be careful that Xiao Fei doesn't run away again. The master said that even if you break his legs, you can't let him run away."

"Ah, it seems you really angered Father, Xiao Fei. I'll have to watch you closely," Shen Yuxia poked Shen Fei's head and then led the dejected Shen Fei into her room.

Shen Yuxia led Shen Fei into her room, which even her father didn't enter, feeling calm. She had always slept with Shen Fei until he was eight, and it was Shen Fei himself who insisted on sleeping alone, so they had even prepared a room for him.