"I never imagined that in my brilliance, I would be toyed with like a monkey by those father and son, and they even wanted to kill me. How detestable."
Master Gui threw the teacup in his hand to the ground. "Since they are so wicked, then do not blame me for being ruthless!"
A flash of murderous intent crossed Master Gui's eyes.
"Go and bring them to me!" Master Gui shouted at Ah Hu.
"Yes!" Ah Hu responded and left the hall.
"Master Gui, it seems you've thought it through! If that's the case, I'm willing to befriend you. You are loyal and righteous, and I admire you greatly!" Jiang Yi looked at Master Gui.
"Mr. Jiang, I wronged you in this matter. Rest assured, I will give you a satisfactory explanation," Master Gui said.
"Mm!" Jiang Yi nodded.
In this materialistic society, people like Master Gui, who are loyal and righteous, are as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns. Jiang Yi decided to befriend Master Gui.
"Master Gui, you are quite capable. Why do you operate an underground boxing ring? Why not open a legitimate one? Underground boxing rings are shady and don't make much money," Jiang Yi said.
"I also want to open a boxing ring legitimately, but I don't have the opportunity." Master Gui took a deep breath. "When I was young, I ventured with Changsun Xiong. We fell out over some trivial matters, and our enmity ran too deep."
"Now, Changsun Xiong is the chairman of the Beijing Chamber of Commerce. He has the final say in Beijing's business circles, and I have no opportunity to open a boxing ring. I can only secretly operate an underground one."
Jiang Yi was stunned for a moment, not expecting Master Gui and Changsun Xiong to know each other so long ago. Moreover, there was quite a bit of past grievance between them.
"Last time, you captured Changsun Xiong's son, Changsun Hao. You could have taken revenge, so why didn't you?" Jiang Yi asked.
"That's an old generation's grievance, and it has nothing to do with his son, Changsun Hao. Besides, you asked me to release him on the phone, and I naturally had to give you face," Master Gui said.
Hearing this, Jiang Yi understood.
"Master Gui, let's consider our past grievances settled!" Jiang Yi looked at Master Gui and said, "And I will help you resolve the issue of your boxing ring."
"Are you serious?" Master Gui asked eagerly.
"Of course, I am. Once spoken, a team of four horses cannot overtake it. I have no reason to lie to you," Jiang Yi said with a slight smile.
"That's wonderful!" Master Gui took a deep breath, his face filled with joy. "My greatest wish in this life is to be able to open a boxing ring openly. Brother Jiang, if you ever need help in the future, just ask!"
"As long as I can do it, even if it means going through mountains of knives or seas of fire, I will not hesitate."
Jiang Yi smiled slightly. Master Gui was loyal and righteous, and befriending such a person was very worthwhile.
Master Gui had people bring wine and food, and then began to drink with Jiang Yi. Master Gui usually did not drink; drinking could lead to mistakes. Today, Master Gui was very happy, so he made an exception and had a couple of drinks with Jiang Yi.
Jiang Yi learned from him that his adopted son, Du Hua, was usually arrogant and lawless. Du Hua's father was also not a good person. The Du family's current status and position were largely due to Master Gui's secret assistance.
"You all go back first. I'll stay here!" Shen Lu said to Shi Jin.
"Alright!" Shi Jin nodded and led his men away from the Jincheng Martial Arts Hall.
"Miss Shen, don't just stand there. Have a drink with us!" Master Gui invited Shen Lu.
"I don't drink, thank you for your kind offer, Master Gui." Shen Lu politely refused. Shen Lu wasn't refusing to drink, but she was worried that Master Gui might scheme against Jiang Yi again later. Shen Lu wanted to stay vigilant.
Master Gui knew what Shen Lu was thinking and didn't mind. He smiled and said to Jiang Yi, "This Miss Shen is so beautiful and also so skilled. Is she your girlfriend?"
Hearing this, Jiang Yi almost spat out the wine he was drinking.
"Master Gui, you've misunderstood. I'm not his girlfriend," Shen Lu quickly explained to Master Gui. "He's already married, to the eldest daughter of the Dongfang family, Dongfang Mei. They just got married recently, and I'm just a subordinate working for him."
Upon hearing this, Master Gui laughed.
"Jiang Yi, you have quite good fortune with women!" Master Gui chuckled.
"I didn't expect Master Gui to joke around like this. It's not like your usual demeanor; you're usually so serious..." Jiang Yi said.
"I can't help it!" Master Gui took a deep breath. "The boxers in my ring are all desperate men. If I were to joke around with them, I wouldn't be able to deter them. I have to keep a stern face every day so that they fear me."
Just as Jiang Yi was about to speak, Ah Hu returned.
"Where is Du Hua?" Master Gui asked.
"He's outside. I've already sent people to tie him up," Ah Hu said, continuing, "Additionally, I've tied up Boss Du as well!"
"They are ungrateful and tried to kill me. I won't show mercy," Master Gui said. "Hand them over to Jiang Yi. No matter how Jiang Yi deals with them, I will not interfere!"
"Yes!" Ah Hu responded, then said, "When I went to apprehend them, I couldn't find Song Tong."
"That woman Song Tong is too cunning. She knew Mr. Jiang wouldn't let her go, so as soon as she left the Beijing Martial Arts Hall, she fled immediately! I've sent people to look for her, but the chances of finding her are slim."
"Useless! If I can't find Song Tong, how can I explain it to Jiang Yi?" Master Gui said angrily.
"It's alright!" Jiang Yi said with a slight smile. "Song Tong is very cunning; it's normal not to be able to catch her. Although Song Tong has escaped, she is still in Beijing. One day, I will find her."
"I will continue to send people to look for Song Tong. We must find her," Master Gui said.
"Let's put Song Tong's matter aside for now. Let's deal with Du Hua and his son first," Jiang Yi said.
"Mm!" Master Gui nodded and had Ah Hu bring Du Hua and Boss Du in from outside.
Upon seeing Master Gui, Boss Du angrily questioned, "Master Gui, why did you arrest me? What do you want?"
"That's what I should be asking you. Why were you so ungrateful and hired assassins to kill me?" Master Gui questioned.
Hearing this, Boss Du was stunned.
"Master Gui, don't listen to those gossips. We have so many years of friendship; how could I do such a thing?" Boss Du began to argue.
"Ah Hu told me about this!" Master Gui said calmly. "Ah Hu has been with me for so many years; he would never lie to me. I believe him. Besides, if you hadn't done this, why would you be so flustered just now?"
"I..." Boss Du didn't know how to answer.