At the hospital, Yang Jian contacted Lu Feng again, informing him that Yu Feng's million yuan had been transferred and the bank card was with Lu Yao. He told Lu Feng to confess and not implicate Yu Feng.
After giving these instructions, Yang Jian handed the phone to Lu Qian and left the ward. He felt like an outsider and it was inconvenient to overhear their family's private conversation. Moreover, he couldn't bear to witness such a sad scene.
As expected, as soon as the door closed, he could hear loud sobbing from inside.
The phone call lasted for over an hour. Lu Yao, with red eyes, asked Yang Jian to come in, saying Lu Feng had something to tell him.
"Master, Brother Hua will take me to the police station soon. I'll entrust my family to your care."
Lu Feng's voice on the other end was hoarse, clearly having cried a lot. Losing his freedom soon, being able to communicate with his family without reservation would become a luxury.
"Don't worry, I'll visit your parents often. When you're inside, reform yourself well, strive for a reduced sentence, and I'll visit you in prison frequently after your sentencing."
"Thank you, Master. Although we haven't known each other for long, you are the only brother I can trust."
"We don't need to be so formal. When you get out, we'll still be brothers."
"Master, I have one more thing to ask of you. Yao Yao was crying earlier, saying she's often harassed and bullied by Wu Laizi and his gang. You must help me settle this. My sister is a bit weak and can't handle such frights. If it weren't for my parents stopping me, I would go back right now and kill that bastard Wu Laizi."
"Lu Feng, don't be rash. He's retaliating for you attacking him at the hospital. Don't worry, even if he doesn't bully Yao Yao, I'll find him. My grandfather's death might be related to him. From now on, Yao Yao is also my sister, and I won't let anyone bully her."
"With your words, I'm at ease, Master. Take care of yourself."
Lu Feng hung up decisively after speaking, not wanting to cry again.
Yang Jian comforted Lu Qian and his family, then went to Pin Wei Shi Guang.
Following San Pang's text message, he found private room number nine. Upon opening the door, he saw Biao Biao, Liang Liang, and Liu Chao had all arrived.
"Brother Jian, long time no see."
Biao Biao gave him a hug.
Yang Jian pushed him away, "Let me see, how's your drug rehabilitation going?"
"It's successful. I exercised frequently in the hospital and gained over ten pounds."
Biao Biao patted his chest. Indeed, he had grown a bit taller, his complexion was ruddy, and his spirit was completely different from before.
"You won't relapse, right?"
"No, but the doctor said I need to avoid contact with drug users and stay away from entertainment venues like clubs. Even smelling the scent of stimulant drugs might make me unable to resist."
"That's good. Sit down. It's a rare opportunity for us brothers to gather today. Let's have a good meal."
After speaking, Yang Jian called the waiter to bring snacks and milk tea first, and hot pot would be served at five.
"Brother Jian, I heard from Liang Liang that you're running casinos and dealing in Xichuan, making a fortune. Why didn't you call me for such good business? Liang Liang has been with you for less than a year and bought and renovated a house in Chengguan, and is about to get married. San Pang and Liu Chao have only been with you for one or two months and earned thirty to forty thousand, leaving me alone."
After chatting for a while, Biao Biao started complaining to Yang Jian.
Yang Jian laughed, "Damn, can you blame me? Who told you to get involved with drugs? Don't complain. Being able to quit drugs is a major turning point in your life. Otherwise, it could be eternal damnation. It's not a loss compared to earning a few tens of thousands."
"You're right. If I quit my addiction, I can live a normal life, get married and have children, and save a lot of money. But you have to take me with you after the New Year. After quitting drugs, I'm empty-handed again. I originally wanted to get some New Year's money from Brother Hao, but I heard their business isn't doing well, so I gave up the idea."
"No problem, after the New Year, you'll come with us to Xichuan. What's going on with Brother Hao? Didn't you say Emperor Company is very profitable? Why isn't it doing well?"
"Emperor Company is profitable, but it depends on strength. Brother Hao doesn't have capable people. When he deals cards at other people's venues, he's often bullied and can only swallow his anger. Wu Wangchun's Emperor Company made millions this year, while his own company is getting worse and worse."
"Then why not quit? Jian Min is the same. He squandered all his money with Brother Hao. Wouldn't it be better to do something legitimate?"
Yang Jian felt a bit sympathetic towards that classmate. He actually had a pretty good life, with a house, a car, and some savings. He probably wasn't doing too well now.
Biao Biao gave a wry smile, "What legitimate work? People like us are used to taking shortcuts. We can't endure manual labor, and we find it too slow to earn money. We don't have connections or the brains for business. Brother Hao is someone who wants to get rich quick and dreams of striking it rich overnight in casinos. He has no intention of doing legitimate work."
Yang Jian waved his hand, "Forget it, let's not talk about them. I'll talk to Jian Min when I have time. San Pang, I heard Bao Guo has returned to Chengguan and is doing very well. Do you know about this?"
San Pang was eating duck necks, "No, I've been at home cleaning and preparing to install false ceilings and paint since I returned. I haven't contacted my old brothers."
"Take some time to find out about Bao Guo's current situation, and it's best to figure out where he lives and his living habits."
Biao Biao asked, "Brother Jian, what's going on? Do you have a grudge against Bao Guo?"
"He led people to vandalize my house and likely caused my grandfather's death. Someone saw him riding a motorcycle out of the village that day with several other people."
Yang Jian didn't mention that San Pang had seen it, as he was also a disciple of Cat Brother, and if it got out, it would put him in a difficult position.
"Wasn't that Wu Laizi's doing? Bao Guo wasn't in the same group as him before, was he?"
"This needs to be investigated. I plan to talk to Wu Laizi, but I don't know Bao Guo well, and I heard he's been very arrogant lately. I don't want to confront him directly. My father doesn't allow me to seek revenge, but I can't just let this go, so I can only 'touch the stake' on him."
"Touching the stake" means ambushing, launching a surprise attack with a masked or unfamiliar face, crippling or killing the target, just like dealing with Liu Ming, but without speaking to the target.
"Brother Jian, leave the investigation of Bao Guo to me. We even dealt with the formidable Liu Ming, and Bao Guo is far inferior to him."
Biao Biao became excited, he loved stepping on those powerful figures with Yang Jian.
Liang Liang also slapped the table, "Brother Jian, don't forget to call me when we take action. With just a word from you, I'll even hack the Heavenly Emperor."
San Pang was less excited, "Brother Jian, I'm going to deliver a gift to Cat Brother in a couple of days. I can indirectly inquire about Bao Guo's situation."
Delivering a gift is a local traditional custom. Disciples learning a trade and younger relatives of elders would deliver gifts to their masters or elders on the fifteenth of August and during the New Year, twice a year. This custom has been passed down for an unknown number of years and is an important means of maintaining relationships between masters and disciples, as well as relatives.