Compared to the first question, the second question is the one I am most eager to know the answer to.
I know very well that even though Jiang Xiaowan took the Yu Xian brothers away openly, she must have left people behind in secret.
If Yu Shuang really sent people over, and with Jiang Xiaowan's help this time, I would have turned the tables on Yu Shuang.
But when it was completely dark and no one from Yu Shuang's side had arrived, I immediately realized...
Someone from Yu Shuang's side was definitely watching from the shadows at the place I went to in the afternoon.
Given Yu Shuang's cautious, cunning, and unpredictable nature, if I showed any unusual behavior, she would surely become suspicious.
Furthermore, after leaving the casino, I went straight back to my rented room, which was rather abnormal. Yu Shuang must have realized by now that Yu Xian and the others were likely exposed.
After waiting for a while longer, and seeing the wall clock tick past seven, I knew... Yu Shuang was alarmed.
It's a pity that this attempt to leverage external forces didn't succeed in landing a decisive blow on Yu Shuang; I only captured two insignificant minor figures.
From now on, Yu Shuang will inevitably become extremely cautious in her moves against me.
However, it doesn't matter too much, as Jiang Xiaowan, who now represents Ying Baolin, has been brought into my fold.
For now, let her tangle with Yu Shuang and trade blows.
But I also need to put on a good show, having Cheng Minglang and Han Jinlun lead the troops borrowed from Old Dog Zou to stir up trouble for a couple of days.
Cheng Minglang and Han Jinlun are both bait and torpedoes.
As for myself, I have more important matters to attend to.
After Yu Xian's defection, the matter of the Thousand King's Token has become urgent and pressing.
No matter what, I must sneak into Yun Jin's office and take a chance with that safe.
The one-month deadline, which was clearly agreed upon, is fast approaching. Regardless of what's inside the safe, I have to let him get his hands on it first and try it out.
With this in mind, after throwing the cigarette butt on the ground and stomping it out, I said to Cheng Minglang, "It's getting late, let's go out for dinner."
To summarize, Yu Shuang's deployment of actions against me after her arrival in Wenzhou was successful, directly taking down Yu Xian, who served as the Wind General in my team.
Currently, I have a slight disadvantage.
Unlike in Anhai, even though I lost the first round this time, I still have plenty of chips in hand.
As long as Yu Shuang still intends to make a move against me, it's not impossible for me to counterattack!
Moreover, Yu Xian's defection made me realize that in the future, when looking for helpers, anyone who has a gambling, smoking, or womanizing habit, or is desperate for money...
Even if they are truly outstanding individuals, they should all be disregarded!
Family affection, while a manifestation of a person's strengths, can also become a fatal weakness!
...
After sending off Old Dog Zou's subordinates, I had Han Jinlun drive us to a night market stall on the outskirts of the city.
Five or six small dishes and a case of beer.
For some reason, tonight I inexplicably felt a strong desire to experience the feeling of being drunk.
Difficult!
It's truly too difficult!
Mixing in the jianghu these days is no longer about righteousness as it used to be; it's about prioritizing profit.
As long as the profit can be maximized, people are willing to betray their trust and switch sides without hesitation.
In the future, when looking for helpers, it will either be purely driven by money, where a certain amount of money gets a certain job done, without discussing any emotions or relationships.
If I want to find core team members, I need to carefully choose them.
Although there were only three people sitting at the square table, I still asked the owner for an extra cup.
This empty cup is for Qin Manli.
As the only hidden card I have under my command, I want her to play a crucial role in the upcoming confrontation with Ying Baolin, aiming for a surprise victory!
I have a premonition that this big shot, Ying Baolin, is about to make a move against me!
No matter what he intends to do to me, until the clues about the Thousand King's Token are unearthed, I... will absolutely not retreat!
Since childhood, I have never received any affection.
Ever since I started learning the art of deception from Uncle Tuo, Uncle Tuo has been both a mentor and a father figure to me.
Although Uncle Tuo was very strict with me during the practice of deception, even to the point of being nitpicky,
He provided me with a lot of care and help in my daily life.
After I was kicked out of my own home by Wang Yu and Wang Yangming, Uncle Tuo's appearance was like a spark in my dark life, illuminating my path and warming me.
But in the end, he tragically died at the hands of his enemies.
What's more, before he died, to protect me, Uncle Tuo actually told me to forget my hatred and give up on avenging him.
What kind of bullshit "Heaven, Earth, Sovereign, Parents, Teacher" is that?! In my eyes, Uncle Tuo was my everything!
...
After calming my mind and pouring the wine, I raised my glass and said to Cheng Minglang and Han Jinlun with a smile, "All the way here, you two are my greatest gains!"
"Good brothers for life!"
Hearing this, Cheng Minglang and the other also raised their glasses and replied in unison, "Brothers for life!"
After drinking a glass of wine, the flamboyant Han Jinlun suddenly said with a lewd smile, "Brother Xiang, do you know what the Four Iron Rules of the Jianghu are?"
Seeing that smile, I knew Han Jinlun was about to say something inappropriate.
But when one is feeling down, they need something to stimulate their mood, whether it's words or actions.
So, I feigned ignorance and asked, "What are the Four Iron Rules of the Jianghu?"
"Hehehehe..."
With another lewd chuckle, Han Jinlun lowered his voice and said, "Listen closely! The Four Iron Rules of the Jianghu are..."
"Studying together, fighting together, whoring together, and going to jail together!"
"In peacetime, fighting is skipped."
"Due to regional reasons, studying together is also skipped."
"As for the remaining two, I don't need to say more, do I? We've already accomplished one."
"There's still one left, and perhaps there's a chance."
*Pfft...*
Hearing Han Jinlun's words, I couldn't help but burst out laughing.
I have to say, although Han Jinlun can't resist beautiful women, he is indeed the one who knows best how to lighten the mood.
Perhaps Han Jinlun doesn't have any outstanding abilities, but a joker like him is an indispensable and important role in any team.
Washing down the second glass of wine with Han Jinlun's joke, my mood immediately became much more cheerful.
Life, isn't it unpredictable?
Plans and accidents, constantly wrestling with each other.
Even if I lose everything one day, I cannot lose the courage to start all over again!