Chapter 705: Do You Know Yang Ming Too? (B)
Translator: Exodus Tales Editor: Exodus Tales
Those who had a drink here tended to talk about their worries. Everyone talked about their own matters, and they didnât interfere with each other. Who would want to share a table with others? At that time, not only canât you talk, but you wouldnât feel happy if you are drinking alcohol. You would feel restrained when eating your dinner, too.
Li Dagang frowned. He wasnât a good person previously. He used to mingle with Yang Ming in the underworld. He had guts to do anything. He would beat up anyone without hesitation.
However, now he had become a good citizen. Besides, his cousin was here. Li Dagang knew that his cousinâs temper wasnât the kind of person who would stir up trouble, so he didnât become enraged on the spot.
Besides, the other party had a lot of other people, and they had only two. Although if they really fought, his cousin, Li Dadong, definitely would not just stand aside. But after all, he wasnât a character who could fight. There was almost no difference in having him there.
âWe are talking about something. It is inconvenient to share a table with others.â Li Dagang said to the man.
â Heh , you are quite arrogant. Do you know what my boss does?â In fact, if this matter happened at a normal time, it wasnât a big deal. Recently, Song Jiangâs underworld executives had been strict to their underlings. They were not allowed to hara.s.s civilians. However, Li Dagang disrespected them in front of so many people. They were a little embarra.s.sed, so they said this.
âDo you know what my boss does?â Since Li Dagang meet Yang Ming last time, he saw the series of things that happened with Yang Ming. He knew that Yang Ming wasnât normal now. Probably the people in the underworld had to give face. Otherwise, Guo Jianchao, who had an underworld background, wouldnât have left in vain.
âYour boss? You are also from the underworld?â The underling was stunned. He thought, Donât offend my own people from the same gang because of unfamiliarity! The taboo in the underworld is fighting with your own people. If he is really one of us, then I will certainly be punished if my boss learns about it!
Of course, the boss here wasnât his direct boss, but the big shot above. It would be the few men, Bao Sanli and Hou Zhenhan.
âHe isnât really in the underworld. My boss is Yang Ming. Do you know him?â said Li Dagang, giving it a try.
âYang Ming? Who?â The underling was inexplicable, but there were too many small bosses in the gang. How could they know each one of them? So he said, âWhere is his territory?â
The underling didnât know about that, but the strong man who was the leader trembled with fear. He quickly ran over and kicked his underling. âF*ck, canât we eat at another place if there are no seats? Do you want to show your big *ss?â
The underling was ashamed of being kicked by him. He didnât know what was going on. He only heard his boss saying respectfully to Li Dagang, âBrother, Iâm sorry. My underling doesnât know the rules. I will punish him when we go back! Sorry for troubling your dinner. This meal is on me. I will pay the billâŚâ
âThere is no need for that. We havenât finished yet. We need to order something else in a while.â Li Dagang didnât think that the name Yang Ming was so good. The trouble was solved after he simply mentioned it.
âThis is a must, a mustâŚâ The boss took out his wallet from his pocket and took out five hundred yuan from it. He handed it to the owner of the barbecue booth, Old Man w.a.n.g, and said, âI will pay the bill for these two brothers. If itâs enough, refund the money to them. If itâs not enough, I will make it up. I will put this five hundred yuan here first!â
âNo problem!â Old Man w.a.n.g knew the boss. He quickly collected the five hundred yuan. For a barbecue, it wouldnât cost more than five hundred yuan, no matter how much these two people ate. Besides, even if they could, Old Man w.a.n.g also knew that a reputable boss like the leader would certainly not renege on a debt.
Recently, the punks in Song Jiangâs underworld obviously became well-behaved. They would pay after having a meal, and there were fewer troubles. Old Man w.a.n.g was also a person who was at the bottom of society. His news was also well-informed. He knew that Song Jiangâs underworld had changed. A more decent boss had taken the position. He had strict regulations for his underlings.
Those who come out to do business only wanted stability, but they didnât care about the monthly protection fees. They were afraid that these people would collect protection fees and enjoy free meals at their shops. Then, they couldnât afford to run their businesses anymore.
The current situation made these people very happy. Every month, the protection fee was voluntarily paid. These people in the underworld could really serve as a protective role. Moreover, they were now very formal. They were all security guards of the security company to maintain market security.
With these people in the market, the number of rogues who reneged on debt and fought in the market had reduced. All in all, these businessmen had gained some benefits.
When Li Dagang noticed that the leader ingratiated himself with them, it became inappropriate to reject him. âThank you then!â
âNo need to thank us. We are all on the same side!â The leader said, âMy name is Zhang Penbai. This night market is my territory. If you need my help in the future, just say it!â
The reason why he told his name to Li Dagang, Zhang Penbai was hesitant about it. If Li Dagang said something bad about him in front of Yang Ming, he would be finished.
Then again, even if he didnât tell, Yang Ming could simply ask whose territory this night market belonged to if he wanted to know. Then Yang Ming would know his name, so it was not that neat. With the help of Yang Ming, he could even climb to a higher position.
And this Zhang Penbai was the Zhang Penbai of the Immortal Resort previously! He was fired because he ruined the good things of Sui Guangqi.
At that time, Yang Ming and Zhou Jiajia didnât make a mistake. Sui Guangqi instructed two of Zhang Penbaiâs underlings to pretend an act, but he didnât expect Zhang Penbai to screw up the matter!
When Sui Guangqi was angry, he fired Zhang Penbai. After Zhang Penbai in his thirties was unemployed, there was no other way to earn a living, and he had no other skills. So, under a friendâs recommendation, he came to Song Jiang to follow Bao Sanli. He joined the security company, and he was sent to the market management office of the night market to be a security guard.
Of course, this was just a name. Zhang Penbai was the captain of the security team at the night market. But in fact, he was just looking after the territory. It was just in different terms. However, although it might be just another term, the meaning was completely different. The nature of Zhang Penbaiâs work had changed from illegal to legal.
And those owners also understood what was going on. They really didnât need an ordinary security guard. Only when Zhang Penbaiâs group could quickly help them when they were in trouble, that they were willing to pay.
Although the current work wasnât as leisurely as it was, it wasnât bad. At least, now he had more underlings and he was more bad*ss than before.
The main culprit of this incident was Yang Ming. Zhang Penbai naturally paid attention to it just because he was unemployed because of Yang Ming. No matter how Zhang Penbai had to inquire about Yang Mingâs background from many aspects, right?
However, at one time out of the blue, Zhang Penbai saw Bao Sanli and Hou Zhenhan, both of them were accompanying Yang Ming. When he saw that the three men talked and laughed, Zhang Penbai immediately dismissed the idea to exact revenge on Yang Ming!
If Yang Ming could let his two bosses accompany him, could he be a normal person? So, Zhang Penbai immediately had the intention to foster a connection with him. After all, there was a small conflict between them. If he could utilize this opportunity, maybe it could really be his ladder of success.
It was precisely because of that, when Zhang Penbai heard that Li Dagangâs boss was Yang Ming, he didnât dare to neglect it, and quickly ran to apologize.
âBrother Bai, my name is Li Dagang, the high school cla.s.smate of Brother Yang. I used to mingle with Brother Yang!â Li Dagang said.
âBrother Gang, then I wonât bother you two to drink. Let us talk again another day! Yes, this is my business card. Next time if you come here to drink, you must call me!â Zhang Penbai gave Li Dagang a business card. Then he didnât stay any longer. He left with his underlings.
After walking for a distance, the underling who was ashamed asked out of fear and trepidation, âBrother Bai, who is Yang Ming?â
âF*ck!â Zhang Penbai gave the underling another slap. âCan you directly address Brother Yangâs name? He is a good friend of Brother Bao and Brother Hou!â
â Ah ? Then am I not in trouble?â This underling wasnât stupid. He was worried when he heard it.
âArenât you lucky to have me cleaning your *ss? Be more sensible next time. Donât stir up trouble!â Zhang Penbai snorted.
âThank you, Brother Bai!â The underling said gratefully, âI wonât dare stir up trouble again in the future!â
âIf you understand then itâs good. Letâs go and find a place to drink and celebrate!â said Zhang Penbai.
âCelebrate? What are you celebrating?â asked the confused underling.
âStupid! Isnât this an opportunity? Maybe I can get to know Brother Yang because of Brother Gang just now!â Zhang Penbai said. People who belong to the underworld, regardless of age, could be addressed as âbrotherâ if they were capable. So Zhang Penbai who was in his thirties didnât feel wrong to call Li Dagang as âbrother.â
On the other hand, Li Dadong was surprised and frowned. He was thinking about the conversation between his cousin and Zhang Penbai.
Yang Ming, is he the Yang Ming that I met with today?
âBrother, the Yang Ming that you mentioned just now. What is his job?â Li Dadong finally couldnât help but ask.
âYang Ming? He is my high school buddy and also my bossâŚâ said Li Dagang