Chapter 68

Before they knew it, it was another weekend. On a small road in Dongguan, two boys, one fat and one thin, who looked to be about ten years old, were walking together. The clothes they wore were clearly expensive, even to a layman. They would often buy a few packs of snacks from the roadside shops and occasionally indulge in large boxes of ice cream, enjoying themselves immensely. On this rather secluded road in Dongguan, others' evaluation of these two boys was—stupid and rich, come quickly.

Of course, these two were He Ping and Dong Dapeng. It seemed that they had scared the monkey (a nickname for a bully) so much that over the past week, He Ping and Dong Dapeng had taken a lot of money from him. Combined with their own pocket money, it was a considerable sum for elementary school students. Although the current He Ping was not short of money—selling just a bit of the gold and jewels he brought back from the military world would be enough—he was still a child. If he tried to sell those things, it would definitely cause trouble.

Therefore, finding an agent became the most urgent matter for He Ping. This agent had to be an adult to help him handle many things. Issues like ability and loyalty could be set aside for now, but the most important point was that the agent must have no connection to He Xiangdong or his circle of people, to avoid any intersection with He Xiangdong and others. He Ping understood that the things happening to him were somewhat special and, if possible, it would be best if no one knew about them.

Finding such a person was not an easy task. He Ping had no idea where to start. He couldn't rely on introductions from others, and normal people wouldn't take a child seriously. After much thought, He Ping finally settled on one direction: the gangs in Qingshan City. Only these people could be quickly utilized by him without too much worry about his parents finding out.

Dongguan was a densely populated area in Qingshan City, with nearly half of the city's population. The situation was quite complex, with all sorts of people, making it a breeding ground for gangs. However, despite this, the security in Qingshan City was actually quite good. The so-called gangs were just groups of like-minded people who often gathered together. They all had their own jobs and would meet up during their free time. Sometimes, tempers would flare, leading to fights, and over time, rumors spread, giving the gangs their reputation.

The reason He Ping brought Dong Dapeng was another purpose. He had always thought that Dong Dapeng was timid, but in the previous life, he hadn't paid much attention. Now, it seemed that Dong Dapeng's timidity was beyond his expectations. It was understandable that he couldn't sleep alone at home or wanted to back down when he saw the monkey, but being too scared to move when the monkey and his gang attacked He Ping was a bit too much.

What He Ping didn't know was that this was partly his responsibility. Dong Dapeng had always been under He Ping's protection. Even though He Ping wasn't very brave, his mind was sharper, and he usually came up with the ideas. As a result, Dong Dapeng always followed He Ping's lead. In the previous life, He Ping had already transferred schools, and Dong Dapeng had to grow up on his own. But now, since He Ping hadn't left, he had inadvertently stifled Dong Dapeng's growth.

The two boys constantly displayed their naivety and wealth, walking on the secluded roads of Dongguan. He Ping knew that even though the security in Dongguan was good, their behavior was enough to attract the attention of people who didn't have such intentions before. To some, they were like fat pigs. Even if no one bothered them for now, it wouldn't be long before someone had evil thoughts and became the next monkey.

"Hey, little kids, why are you wandering around here without any adult supervision?" Sure enough, they had only been there for less than half an hour when a young man, who looked to be around twenty, approached them. He wore a white shirt with a dragon embroidered on it, a pair of jeans with many metal decorations, and had a streak of yellow hair. He also had a cigarette in his mouth. This "typical" gang member made He Ping pause for a moment.

"We heard there's a new arcade around here, quite large with all kinds of games. We planned to play all day, and we heard it's nearby, but we couldn't find it. Do you know where it is, big brother?" He Ping was clearly trying to act cute and innocent, pretending to know nothing.

As He Ping had expected, the young man's eyes lit up after hearing He Ping's words. Arcades were very popular at the time, and internet cafes were still in their early stages, not yet capable of replacing arcades. Arcades were not uncommon in Qingshan City, and the key point was that the expenses for arcades were not low. An hour of play cost at least five yuan, and a coin could only buy five minutes. Without much money, it would be a matter of minutes. If they planned to play all day, they must have a lot of money!

"You mean that arcade? I know it, I often go there to play, and I'm heading there now." The young man lied without a hint of embarrassment and said enthusiastically, "Are you going there too? I'll take you. I'm going there anyway, so it's on the way."

"Great, great!" He Ping looked delighted and thanked the young man, "Thank you, big brother. By the way, what games do you like to play? We can play together when we get there!"

"I often play..."

The three of them, one adult and two children, walked together, chatting, heading in the direction the young man led them. They were walking towards an arcade that didn't exist. Since it didn't exist, the young man's destination was naturally not a good place. After walking for a while, the two boys realized they had been led to a dead-end alley. There was only one way in, and the other sides were high walls. They seemed to be in an abandoned small courtyard.

"Huh? Big brother, there's no way out?" He Ping pretended to be confused, "Did we take the wrong path? Or is it on the other side of the wall, and we need to climb over? This wall is so high, it's a bit difficult."

"Hehe, I won't lie to you anymore." The young man finally revealed his true intentions, "A new arcade? It does exist, but not here. I'm going to the arcade? Of course, but I don't have the spare money. I think you two should hand over your arcade money and go home to study. As for the arcade, I'll play for you."

"Big brother, are you going to rob us?" He Ping pretended to be panicked, "No negotiation? How about we go together, and we'll cover your expenses?"

"No negotiation!" Since he had already shown his fangs, the young man didn't waste any more words, "Two options: either leave the money and get out, or get a beating and then leave the money and get out."

"Sorry." At this point, He Ping stopped pretending, "I never give others a choice!"

[PS: Second update of the day! I forgot this morning. In the chapter from last night, a word was censored. The word was '风.流'.]

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