Chapter 9

However, Cheng Ke was somewhat unexpectedly not repulsed, only wanting to marvel at the vastness of the world

Not knowing, Cheng Ke leaned back against the chair and let out a soft sigh, "Damn."

"Go back," Jiang Yuduo said, "What is there to see in this commotion? None of them regard themselves as individuals; it would be better to watch dogs fight instead."

After hastily finishing the meal, Cheng Ke felt an unprecedented... ... discomfort.

"It seems we have encountered a situation," Cheng Ke sighed, "You should have informed me to change the location. It would not be appropriate for them to see you here later."

With such compelling reasons, Cheng Ke could not refute them. He stood up and smiled at Xu Ding, just as he was about to pull the chair beside him, when the chair had already been pulled open by his younger brother: "Brother, please sit."

"Third Brother," Dabin cleared his throat, "Well, Qingge asked me to help him... to take some things over, so we few will..."

Rest assured, Jiang Yuduo glanced at his few younger brothers, "If there isn't enough to eat, we might as well not rush to eat for a while and just order more."

"Eat quickly," Jiang Yuduo said, "or you will be old in a moment"

Is your younger brother born of a stepmother?" Jiang Yuduo continued to ask

Cheng Yi did not know whether he was still standing outside the door or had also entered the restaurant, nor did he turn back to look.

Isn't it? Cheng Ke was quite impressed by his spirit of asking questions only after making a statement.

Cheng Ke glanced at the bandage on his head; despite such an injury, he was still consuming the liquor from Chuan Guo without restraint, spicy and unabashed. It seemed that none of the younger brothers had any questions regarding this kind of diet

"That's good," Xu Ding said, "It's fine as long as we settle down first. What are the plans for the future?"

No, Cheng Ke still insisted, "I ... ..."

Cheng Ke cannot be as assertive and unreasonable as Jiang Yuduo, just call me by my name

After all, having eaten a meal in a rather greedy manner and consumed some alcohol, along with the previous act of rescuing, at this moment, Cheng Ke is relatively accepting of walking on the street with these few individuals

"Alright," Cheng Ke still had a look of surprise on his face, but he spoke very fluently, "Goodbye"

Thank you. Xu Ding nodded with a smile

The younger brother whom Jiang Yuduo called for help

"... ... to watch the excitement," Cheng Ke replied

I don't know," Jiang Yuduo said, "I have gotten used to it.

Cheng Ke is simply unable to provide any evaluation of this behavior

"Just kidding," Jiang Yuduo chuckled, leaning back against the chair. "Your younger brother clearly has more cunning than you, and he looks more mature too. I almost thought he was your older brother."

The young man ran over and said: "Third brother."

"Damn it!" Cheng Ge cursed, and this caused him to stagger and nearly fall.

Just call me Lao San, " Jiang Yuduo said

"Don't call me?" Jiang Yuduo looked at him, "If I don't go, who among you can stand and walk out from him today!"

Jiang Yuduo glanced at him and turned to run down the street, with several younger brothers following closely behind. The pedestrians on the road hurriedly stepped aside, and those unaware of the situation might think a movie was being filmed.

This statement is probably only qualified to be made by Xu Ding, yet such individuals are precisely the ones they look down upon

I will send you ? '' When leaving the restaurant, Xu Ding asked.

"Why do you speak so convolutedly?" Jiang Yuduo furrowed his brows, "Just say you have someone to meet and won't eat with me, is it really that hard to say?"

Dabin is not a person who tends to get nervous; usually, he can fabricate nonsense more naturally and fluently than a morning erection. The fact that he is struggling to come up with something today can only mean that Chen Qing has encountered some trouble

"Good." Xu Ding nodded

After watching Xu Ding's car drive away, Cheng Ge turned back to take a glance at the restaurant

No plans

Then the younger brothers all joined in and took action together

You and Liu Tiancheng ... ... Cheng Ke is aware that Xu Ding and Liu Tiancheng have a good relationship, not only as friends but also in business dealings

If it weren't for the wound on Jiang Yuduo's head still oozing blood, he would really want to smash the cup in his hand against his face

"What a ridiculous title," Jiang Yuduo said, "Call me brother."

Cheng Ke sat down at a table that had already been occupied by several of his imprisoned reserve subordinates, deliberately choosing a position with his back to the hall, as he truly did not want to see Cheng Yi again

Then this younger brother fell silent, and all that could be seen was a change in his expression: "I will go with San ... ... Alright, understood"

Before this, he might still have been able to call him "brother," but with the rental agreement attached to Jiang Yuduo's ID card, this third brother, who is only 21 years old, truly finds it impossible to utter the word "brother" now, even though he understands that this title is more about highlighting Jiang Yuduo's status in the waste management industry.

What if we encounter a fool?" Jiang Yuduo said

Jiang Yuduo turned around and walked towards Zhang Daqi's bar, saying, "Dabin, call someone."

Cheng Ke tried to listen for a while, but he really couldn't discern anything amusing; the intellectually challenged youth seemed to have a lot of joy.

Jiang Yuduo waved to a young waiter standing not far away

Cheng Ke was unsure whether he was drunk or simply bored, but as he watched Jiang Yuduo's figure disappear into the darkness, he felt an unexpected impulse to follow and see the commotion.

It is quite close from here," Cheng Ke said, "just go to the Jinshui Bay on the two streets nearby; the environment is quite good

That was a large table, but two women and one man had just taken their seats. A few young men immediately approached and sat down directly opposite the three individuals. The latter hesitated for a moment and then got up to leave

I really want to give you a round of applause," Cheng Ge glanced at the few younger brothers across from him. The younger brothers were engrossed in their own conversation, completely immersed in various discussions about voluptuous figures, and had not noticed that their leader was writing a script. He took another sip of tea and said, "Why don't you mention how the elder brother is sidelining the illegitimate children or something like that.

"Yes," Cheng Ke chuckled. Compared to the identity of a landlord, Jiang Yuduo resembled more of a moneylender. After pausing for two seconds, he couldn't help but ask, "Did Liu Tiancheng ask you to come here for a meal?"

Still a large number of that kind

Er Tu has not yet colluded with Da Bin, so he nodded and said: "Yes."

Third brother

Xu Ding is quite adaptable and enjoys engaging in pleasant conversations with Jiang Yuduo and the younger members. Unlike them, who, whether it be outstanding talents like Cheng Yi or someone like him who is considered useless, rely to some extent on their family background, Xu Ding has no such background and has relied solely on his own efforts. Therefore, he is able to interact comfortably with Jiang Yuduo and the others

"Do you also drive?" Jiang Yuduo looked at him

"The snowflake beef at his place is particularly good," Jiang Yuduo picked up a plate of beef, "You all should come here to eat often, right?"

Cheng Ke sent the table number to Xu Ding, and then he stood there a bit lost while holding his phone

How many gentlemen are there? A waiter came over and asked.

No problem, I will arrive shortly

However, this is an experience that has never been encountered before. I am not sure if it is because a few younger brothers are walking too arrogantly, but he has always had the illusion of patrolling the streets.

"Brother Xu." Several younger brothers greeted him in unison

No. Jiang Yuduo replied very decisively

He managed to steady himself against the wall after being pushed aside and did not fall. He lifted his leg and kicked at the person who was pulling him.

Oh," Cheng Ke nodded, paused for a moment not knowing what else to say, and then pointed in the direction of the supermarket, "I am going that way

The brawl incident involving acquaintances is quite different from a sports match. Thinking of Jiang Yuduo's half face smeared with blood today, as well as the wounds on his back that seem capable of splitting a person in two

Cheng Ke took a few quick steps, suddenly feeling a sense of unease.

Cheng Ke wanted to take a look at the finale, but just as he took a step in that direction, he was suddenly grabbed by the arm and forcefully pulled back.

What more is there to say about "getting old in a while"? With this attitude, it is completely unnecessary to worry; it would be better to be concerned about what to do if it is not ripe.

Cheng Ke followed Jiang Yuduo into the restaurant, with a few of his subordinates trailing behind him. For a brief moment, he felt awkward, as if he had usurped the position of Chief Guardian Chen Qing.

Cheng Ke thought for a moment, then crossed to the opposite street and walked forward in the direction where Jiang Yuduo had run.

Hmm," Cheng Ke responded.

Are you my dear brother? Jiang Yuduo asked again

"Sixth floor," Jiang Yuduo said, "Is there a table available on the second floor?"

Suddenly, a siren sounded from a distance behind him, and Cheng Ke let out a sigh of relief, but soon he became tense again. Will he be caught?

"Yes," Xu Ding nodded slightly, "Every time..."

The man sighed.

Hmm, I pushed it," Xu Ding said, "Have you encountered them?"

Usually, Chen Qing would directly call him when there is something to discuss, but today he suddenly called Da Bin's mobile phone, and he immediately felt that something had gone wrong

Jiang Yuduo's subordinate poured him some tea and then looked at Jiang Yuduo, saying: "Third Brother, how should we address this friend?"

What happened? Jiang Yuduo asked.

The young man once again extended the bottle of wine towards Cheng Ke. Cheng Ke did not wish to drink; he would usually partake, but in the current atmosphere, he was uncertain of the mood in which to drink.

"I can't eat if I don't sit in a private room," Cheng Ke was too lazy to be tactful, "the hall is too noisy"

Cheng Ke forced a smile, pulling the corners of his mouth upward.

... ... Hmm? Cheng Ke was taken aback

Jiang Tiancheng made an appointment with me, and I said I had no time

"How many friends did you invite?" Jiang Yuduo asked

I poured a glass of wine for him, and then I filled a full glass for Jiang Yuduo.

"Jiang Yuduo?" Cheng Ke was taken aback

Dabin fell silent and quickly lowered his head to start making a phone call

Just then, Jiang Yuduo quietly asked him beside him, "Is that your brother? He looks quite similar."

The person dodged for a moment, but was still kicked in the waist, cursing: "Don't you watch where you hit people!"

"If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have come here," Jiang Yuduo said

"Alright." Cheng Ke quickly conceded

This is probably from the Grand Guardian

"It seems..." Xu Ding said softly

Cheng Ke did not answer, and Xu Ding's question suddenly made him feel a wave of panic

The younger brother picked up the wine to pour for Jiang Yuduo and Xu Ding, but Xu Ding stopped him and said, "I am driving, just tea will be fine"

Subsequently, Jiang Yuduo fell silent, watching as his several younger brothers laughed heartily and chatted.

Someone was shouting loudly, their voice resonating, accompanied by screams and the sound of something clanging and crashing. Then he saw several people rushing out from another direction at the intersection, running towards the road on the right.

"Good." Xu Ding smiled as he picked up a piece with his chopsticks

"What do you need so many people for?" Jiang Yuduo interrupted his words

"One." Cheng Ke said

"Old Third," Cheng Ke nodded, "Thank you for what happened earlier. I have an appointment with someone, so I won't disturb you and your friend during your meal."

"My friend, Xu Ding," Cheng Ke said

The illegitimate child of a wealthy family, in order to seize the billion-dollar inheritance, employs various means to marginalize the elder brother, and so on, Jiang Yuduo said

In fact, Cheng Ke often hears such matters while idling around with a group of people, but in comparison, the stories of the younger brothers are clearly much more vulgar and provocative.

"Quite good." Cheng Ke smiled.

Yes, several younger brothers nodded and said, "Just give us a direct order if there is anything you need."

Do you mind eating with others? I ran into a few friends

Yes. Cheng Ke could only nod his head

To alleviate the awkwardness, he took out his phone and sent a message to Xu Ding

The younger brother seems to be very accustomed to such reactions, smiling slightly before turning to look at Cheng Ke: "Brother."

Do not rely on everything from home

"You have to rely on picking up even a hundred yuan; who is excluding whom is not even worth thinking about," Jiang Yuduo said

Isn't it? Jiang Yuduo furrowed his brows again and asked once more

Cheng Ke quickly counted the heads in his mind and realized that Jiang Yuduo had included him in the count. He suddenly felt a bit embarrassed and wanted to call out to Jiang Yuduo, but Jiang Yuduo did not give him the opportunity to speak and directly went up the stairs

"Not at all," Xu Ding said with a smile as he took a sip of tea. "You need not worry about these things anymore. Where are you living now?"

Xu Ding is quite familiar with Liu Tiancheng, but Liu Tiancheng usually dines with this group of people and does not invite Xu Ding. He frowned, wondering what the hell is going on here

Cheng Ke smiled

Unconsciously took out the mobile phone

"Did Chen Qing go to Zhang Daqi's place today?" Jiang Yuduo turned to look at Er Tu beside him

Jiang Yuduo consistently placed the dishes in this manner, whether it was meat or vegetables, everything was directly served in a whole plate, and then a group of people ate as if they were competing for it

Cheng Ke was almost at the intersection, yet he did not see any signs of a disturbance.

Cheng Ke was quite moved; he had never experienced such a "satisfying" way of eating before

Jiang Yuduo took two steps forward, remembering that Cheng Ke was still there, and then stopped and turned around

Cheng Ke wanted to say that he had no plans to greet you, but he found it difficult to express this.

Cheng Ke looked at him

Cheng Ke watched Jiang Yuduo disappear into the darkness once again and let out a soft sigh

Third brother, third brother! Da Bin was a bit anxious, saying, "Qing Ge said not to call you, saying you are injured"

"Can you handle spicy food?" Jiang Yuduo called the waiter over, "If everyone can eat spicy, then there's no point in ordering a yin-yang hot pot."

Cheng Ke did not speak; he truly found it impossible to continue the conversation. Although the meaning of his words was indeed along those lines, the atmosphere immediately fell into a state of silence when Jiang Yuduo bluntly and rudely pointed it out.

No need, I will just walk around nearby to get familiar with the area," Cheng Ke said. He actually wanted to go to the supermarket to buy... a mop. Although he was very reluctant, he couldn't just leave the floor covered in dust all the time.

In the past, when I went to bars ten times, I would encounter fights at least eight times. However, to be honest, since I did not know anyone there, I had a completely detached perspective and felt nothing even when I witnessed them

What? Cheng Ke had no choice but to turn his head and glance at him

Although Liu Tiancheng had been in business dealings with Xu Ding and was somewhat familiar with him, he still looked down on him to some extent. Cheng Ge had never felt much about this, but at this moment, he suddenly felt a bit envious.

Take your time, Xu Ding said, after all, you have never had to worry about these things as you have grown up... Just don't put down the sand painting, I still have collaborations I would like to invite you to, weren't you always unable to work when you were in a bad mood? How are you feeling now

I will also go over there," Jiang Yuduo said, "let's go.

Dabin cleared his throat again: "I don't know, probably it's ... ... "

"Don't be polite with me," Jiang Yuduo waved his hand and said, "Call me when you come to play."

Upon reaching the second floor, when Jiang Yuduo stopped to look for a table, Cheng Ke hurriedly spoke up: "Three ... ... "

Oh, not them

Cheng Ke had no choice but to quickly pick up a piece with his chopsticks; he indeed enjoyed this type of beef very much. Moreover, he realized that in this style, if he delayed even a second in picking up the meat, it would be gone.

"Hello, sir," the young man said with an awkward smile towards Cheng Ke, "the private rooms are all fully booked."

"What are you looking at this for?" Cheng Ge was somewhat speechless

He has encountered a series of matters these days, seemingly without any time to make any plans

"It's nothing," Xu Ding said softly, "I saw it, and indeed, I do not wish to get involved in your matters, the two of you are not that close. It's fine that I saw it."

Jiang Yuduo began to order dishes, and Xu Ding leaned closer to Cheng Ke and asked: "Landlord?"

The private room lacks atmosphere; if no one speaks, there will be complete silence, which is quite awkward. Jiang Yuduo, with a cold expression, surprisingly still has the mood to explain this to him, saying, "Moreover, the private room is already gone"

Jiang Yuduo glanced towards the stairs and curled the corner of his mouth: "Let's go"

The woman narrowed her eyes slightly, a hint of a smile appearing at the corners of her mouth

Before he could finish speaking, Jiang Yuduo had already poured an entire plate of beef into the pot, and then he took a slotted spoon and stirred it haphazardly a couple of times

"Not finished eating yet," Jiang Yuduo said, "I have been watching and haven't seen them come out."

As the sound of the siren echoed, a group of figures suddenly surged out from the street on the right, swiftly disappearing into the crowd in all directions

When Cheng Ke wanted to introduce his younger brother, he found himself at a loss for words, suddenly feeling a bit envious of Jiang Yuduo's impudence. This kind of procedure was simply bypassed in Jiang Yuduo's case.

However, compared to continuing to stare at Cheng Yi at the entrance of the restaurant, this outcome is already quite perfect

This street is filled with various bars and nightclubs, and at this moment, the flashing lights are overwhelming, creating a sense of dizziness even without any fights.

To speak frankly, Cheng Ge greatly admires Jiang Yuduo. This direct and unyielding manner of expression, which leaves no room for face or leeway, always catches him off guard, as he is accustomed to speaking in a more tactful manner.

Hmm," Cheng Ke nodded, "Indeed."

But after walking a short distance forward, he heard a sound

"That works, let your friend know the table number," Jiang Yuduo said, "together."

Yes, we do have it the waiter replied

However, he was alarmed that even if nothing had happened, even if there was enough time, he still would not have any plans.

Cheng Ke turned around and saw Xu Dingzheng walking towards him

"That works, let's keep in touch," Xu Ding said, and he cupped his fists in a gesture of respect towards Jiang Yudu, "Thank you, Third Brother, for this meal"

When Cheng Ke was shocked to find that Jiang Yuduo's sphere of influence seemed to extend beyond just the trash can, Cheng Yi appeared at the corner of the staircase

Are they Xiao Yi and the others

Just as I was about to take out my phone to ask where Xu Ding was, Jiang Yuduo raised his hand beside me and shouted, "Hey, over here!"

The wall of the mental hospital has collapsed, why not repair it

Xu Ding's reply left Cheng Ke momentarily stunned

Go buy a mop

Then do you want to greet me before we get beaten together?" Jiang Yuduo asked

"Why so many?" he said

Cheng Ke has never encountered such a forceful invitation to dinner at this age. On one hand, Jiang Yuduo had just helped him out of a predicament, although he now suspects that Jiang Yuduo's earlier "directness" was not actually about helping him but was genuinely asking him. On the other hand, this forceful invitation to dinner makes him very displeased, regardless of the other party's reasons.

What are you doing here!" Jiang Yuduo glared at him

"I just asked you if you wanted to eat together, and you already agreed." Jiang Yuduo waved to a few of his younger brothers and pointed to a table by the window.

"Both Xiaoke and I can handle spicy food," Xu Ding said

Is it him? Jiang Yuduo asked

Hello. Xu Dingchong nodded slightly in response to Jiang Yu's remarks.

"Then why do you still ask me if I am?" Cheng Ke sighed in resignation

"My younger brother," Cheng Ke said

Ah. Cheng Ke picked up the cup and took a sip of tea

Hello, Brother Ke. A few younger brothers greeted him together

Just like when playing basketball in school, as long as there are people I know on the court, even if I play a terribly bad game, I still feel quite excited

Not only was his stomach full, but his mind was also quite overwhelmed. Throughout the entire time, he listened to the younger brothers recounting various strange occurrences in their territory, whether curious, sensational, bizarre, or true or false.

After patrolling half the street, a young man’s phone rang. He answered the call and said, "Brother Qing."

Cheng Ke discovered that they referred to him as "Ke Ge" instead of "Cheng Ge," but when calling Xu Ding, they referred to him as "Xu Ge" rather than "Ding Ge." The key point is that there was no need for discussion; each time they called out, it was uniform and orderly. He wondered whether this "X Ge" form of address was an internal agreement among them.

What kind should one buy

After the hot pot was served, Cheng Ke realized that the dishes ordered by Jiang Yuduo could not fit on the table, and the nearby cart was already full.

intention

"Good." Xu Ding said with a smile

Such individuals and such matters

Tell him that the private room is no longer available said Jiang Yuduo

He introduced Xu Ding again: "This is Jiang Yuduo, I ... ... the landlord"

Are you a woman? Jiang Yuduo also seemed to be getting annoyed, saying, "With all this dawdling, do I have to chase you for two months just to have a meal?"

"My little brother," Jiang Yuduo said, "there's no need for an introduction, as he won't remember it anyway."

Call me Lao San. Jiang Yuduo looked at him

The flat-topped one

Cheng Ke lowered his head to look at his phone, hesitating whether to call the police