Chapter 5 I Have a Background

The guard immediately opened the door, and two officials in uniform walked in, followed by a boy around fourteen or fifteen years old, who was none other than Xiao Hao

The old man angrily exclaimed: "You scoundrel, are you cursing me to death?"

Liu Tou looked at Wang Lei in surprise, and was even more astonished in his heart. It is often said that Wang Hu has a big stature but lacks cunning, yet his current response was composed and methodical, indicating that he possessed more than just a few tricks up his sleeve, and he was quite shrewd. He had received an order from Ju Shou to take care of Wang Lei, and Wang Lei had indicated that everything was fine, even showing his awareness by offering a generous gift. Therefore, he asked again: "Brother Wang, are you sure everything is alright?"

Liu Tou's smile grew even wider, as he thought to himself that Wang Laohu had indeed colluded with Ju Shou

Wang Lei replied, "If I do not kill the eunuchs, I will be executed; killing them offers a chance for survival."

Old Master Du's demeanor changed abruptly, his gaze sharper than ever before

Wang Lei nodded and said gratefully: "Thank you, Liu Tou, for your concern. Wang Lei will remember it. I have been busy these past two days; once I complete the tasks assigned by the county magistrate, I will personally come to express my gratitude."

Liu Tou waved his hand and said, "You are being too polite; this is my duty."

He scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly, saying: "Liu Tou, it's a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding, this is a misunderstanding"

Wang Lei dropped the wooden stick in his hand and said with a smile: "Liu Tou, today when I left the county office to go home, I had just reached my doorstep when I heard the brothers say that the old man was captured by hetushu.com. I hurried over without bringing anything with me. After I return home, I will personally come to express my gratitude. Thank you, Liu Tou and the other big brother, for today’s matter."

Wang Lei, with a half-smile, said in a low voice: "There is really a lot of nonsense, open the door."

Li Qingyuan waved his hand and commanded, "Open the door!"

Wang Lei feigned nonchalance, patting his chest and saying: "Are you still unaware of my abilities? Moreover, I have not yet seen you off, so how could I die first? Rest assured, this battle will surely be victorious."

Li Qing's heart trembled, and he thought to himself, Wang Hutu really has managed to get close to the county magistrate, it truly is a sign of good fortune from the ancestors

Li Qingyuan listened to the loud knocking at the door, feeling a strange sensation in his heart. After a moment of baseless speculation, he suddenly thought that the Wang Lei in front of him might have escaped from prison, and the ones knocking outside could be there to capture Wang Lei. He then grinned and said unabashedly: "Wang Hutou, the officials outside must be here to catch you. If you comply and persuade Old Du to follow my arrangements, I will help you out and let you leave through the back door"

Old Master Du was so furious that he blew his beard and glared, wishing he could hit Wang Lei with the sole of his shoe, and shouted: "What a scoundrel! How could you promise something without being sure? Aren't you leaving me, an old man, without anyone to see me off in my twilight years? With a little beast like you, I must have owed you in my past life. And *illustration* *book*"

Old Master Du's gaze was gentle, yet he sarcastically remarked: "Whether one is a tyrant or a turtle depends on whether you have the ability to survive. Assassinating court officials is not a simple matter; are you confident in your ability to do so"

Wang Lei replied: "The county magistrate discovered that I was wronged, so he specifically sent someone to rescue me"

Hiss

One of the constables, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, broad shoulders and a stout waist, approached, pressing his left hand on the hilt of his knife. With a sweeping gesture of his large hand, he shouted, "Li Qingyuan, are you trying to get yourself killed by putting a knife to the elder's neck?"

Wang Lei organized his words well, without mentioning the escape incident, and stated directly: "The county magistrate found me and asked me to help him eliminate a eunuch heading to Ye County, so he sent someone to rescue me"

Li Qingyuan felt a chill in his heart, his legs trembling.

With a slight turn of his gaze, Liu Tou intentionally or unintentionally glanced at Li Qingyuan

But I really haven't heard of it

Old Master Du straightened his hunched back, exuding an air of dignity, and said in a deep voice: "Speak, why is it that after you were captured by the county magistrate, not only did he release you, but he also specifically sent someone to help you out of your predicament?"

... ...

Old Master Du frowned and said, "What if the county magistrate kills to silence witnesses after the murder?"

No problem, no problem, you are welcome at any time

Old Master Du sighed and said: "If one does not succeed, one must die for righteousness; failure is not an option"

Li Qingyuan quickly said: "It is a misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding"

Wang Lei, Old Master Du, and Xiao Hao returned home with the books. Along the way, Xiao Hao chattered incessantly, persistently asking about the reason for the magistrate's assistance. Wang Lei, with a stern face, scolded him, and Xiao Hao ceased his inquiries. Old Master Du maintained a serious expression, saying nothing. Upon arriving home, Old Master Du instructed Xiao Hao to close the door and spoke privately with Wang Lei in the room.

Wang Lei shook his head and said sincerely, "For you, it is a matter of duty; for me, it is different." His words brought a sense of comfort to Liu Tou, who thought to himself that Wang Hutou was a perceptive person. Wang Lei then changed his tone and said, "The issue between Li Qing and me is merely a small dispute, a misunderstanding. Don't you think we should put it to rest here?"

A dead duck's mouth is hard

Li Qing's body stiffened for a moment, and then he sheathed his steel knife

Even in death, the tiger's power remains. Although the old master Du is physically weak, in this moment, he gives Wang Lei a sense of ferocity and dominance. Wang Lei's thoughts shift, and he speculates that the old master is likely not as simple as a street thug. The old master personally trained him in martial arts to strengthen his body, but an ordinary old man could never possess such capabilities.

Wang Lei spoke with a relaxed demeanor and full confidence: "The county magistrate has his own calculations, but I am not a fool. I will definitely let people know about the assassination plot; if anything happens to me, I will expose the matter. Zhuo Shou is a clever man; he will not take action against me. On the contrary, I have already gained Zhuo Shou's support; he supports my unification of the heroic forces in Ye County. I am the overlord of Ye County."

Fart!

Old Master Du gasped, his expression fluctuating between dark and light, and scolded, "You young man are truly foolish. Nowadays, the eunuchs hold all the power; killing a eunuch is equivalent to killing a court official. If the news leaks out, there will certainly be no way to survive."

Furthermore, Li Qingyuan specifically targeted the old master, which also confused Wang Lei. Unfortunately, the original Wang Lei only knew how to be brave and fight fiercely; he was unaware of many matters and did not understand the past of Old Master Du

Li Qing's expression took on a hint of ingratiation as he nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice, and shouted, "Release him immediately, let him go quickly." He instructed the guards to free Old Master Du and then apologized, saying, "Wang Hutou, this matter is my fault; I will come to apologize in person another day."

The constable known as Liu Tou wore a stern expression and shouted, "What nonsense! A group of dozens surrounding a single person, what do you intend to do? Disperse at once!" Liu Tou looked at Wang Lei with a puzzled expression, yet still managed a smile in greeting. As a constable of the county office, he frequently dealt with the ruffians of Ye County and was well aware of what kind of person Wang Lei was, knowing that he was involved in brawls and even murder. What puzzled Liu Tou was why the county magistrate had released Wang Lei and personally instructed him to assist him.

Wang Lei's gaze was resolute as he comforted, "Old man, this is something we cannot evade. Although we currently lack certainty, I have surveyed the terrain and selected a favorable location for the ambush at https://mhetushucom.com. The opportunity is still quite significant."

Is it possible that Wang Lei and the county magistrate are relatives

Liu Tou found it very strange, and so did Li Qingyuan. He no longer dared to be arrogant and hurriedly instructed his subordinates to disperse.

Li Qingyuan's mouth twitched, a truly alarming situation. Wang Lei and Ju Shou have formed a connection, and the tripartite balance of power among the East Market, West Street, and South Gate of Ye County is about to change

Li Qingyuan watched the departing figures of Wang Lei and Old Master Du, his eyes glinting with a cold light

Liu Tou and another constable glared fiercely at Li Qingyuan before turning around and striding away. Xiao Hao finally seized the opportunity to speak, darting forward to stand beside Wang Lei, and curiously asked: "Boss, when I went to the county office to pay my respects to the county magistrate, he was very courteous to me and even instructed Liu Tou and the other constable to assist us. Why is that?"

Wang Lei snorted and supported Old Master Du as they strode away

Wang Lei chuckled and said, "I have no confidence whatsoever!"

Upon seeing Wang Lei, Xiao Hao conveyed the news of Old Master Du's arrest. Wang Lei immediately formulated a plan and instructed Xiao Hao to go to the county office to seek reinforcements. Ju Shou was in need of Wang Lei's assistance and was already collaborating with him, so upon meeting Xiao Hao, he ordered two constables to escort Xiao Hao over, just in time to encounter the scene where Wang Lei was surrounded.

Wang Lei ignored Xiao Hao and said, "Let him go"

Wang Lei quickly shook his head in denial, and the two engaged in banter while discussing serious matters, finding joy in the process