Chapter 4 Life and death are destiny, wealth is in heaven
In the inn, Chu Xiu rubbed his face in front of the bronze mirror. He had just killed a person cleanly and with great ruthlessness, but he didn't feel any discomfort at all.
In his previous life, Chu Xiu had watched underground black boxing and killing games in search of excitement, but he had never killed anyone himself.
Most of my performance just now was due to the memory of this life.
When he was in the Chu family before, Chu Xiu behaved very cowardly, but in a place like Nanshan Mining Area, facing all kinds of criminals and thugs, Chu Xiu's original character would be affected by the environment, from cowardly to violent and crazy, even in
In his memory, he seemed to have killed several disobedient criminals in the Nanshan mining area.
Now Chu Xiu vaguely understands why in the original world his body changed from a cowardly son of a family to the final villain of the third edition. This experience in the Nanshan Mining Area had a great impact on Chu Xiu.
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Perhaps even the Chu family themselves could not have imagined that just because of their family struggle, they would create a great demon who would confuse the world.
After nightfall, Chu Xiu suddenly called one of his servants, Gao Bei.
Gao Bei is responsible for managing the more than ten subordinates under him. Of course, although he is called a subordinate, he is actually a subordinate, and his status within the Chu family is very low, otherwise he would not be sent to follow Chu.
Retired.
In Chu Xiu's memory, Gao Bei's abilities were mediocre. He came to the Chu family in his teens and had always been a handyman. Although he was not good at flattering others, he was conscientious and conscientious. It took him almost ten years to do this.
He was taught some rudimentary martial arts, reached the body tempering realm, and practiced several times with the caravan, but he was unknown in the Chu family.
A year ago, Chu Xiu was framed by his third brother for making a big mistake and was demoted to the Nanshan Mining Area. However, he is the second son of the Chu family after all. Even if he is no longer taken seriously, at least some reliable people must be prepared for him.
A servant, so Gao Bei, who had been working conscientiously, was thrown to Chu Xiu's side.
However, he was an honest man and had no complaints. Being by Chu Xiu's side this year was no different from being with the Chu family.
"Sir, are you looking for me?"
Gao Bei walked in cautiously and looked at Chu Xiu. There was a hint of fear in his eyes. It was obvious that what happened during the day had a great impact on him.
Chu Xiu looked at Gao Bei and said calmly: "Gao Bei, you have been in my Chu family for more than ten years. You have worked hard, but in the end you are still a servant. The monthly salary of two taels of silver is only higher than that of a handyman and sweeper."
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The people who entered the Chu family with you have either been transferred to the caravan, or have become shopkeepers of various shops, and some have even become stewards of the Chu family, do you feel unwilling to do so?"
Gao Bei pursed his lips. He was not really stupid. He saw that his companions who entered the Chu house with him were all farther away than him. He was the stupidest, did not know how to flatter others, and always offended people, so he was always in trouble.
At the lowest level, of course he would feel uncomfortable.
However, the only advantage of Gao Bei is that he knows himself. He smiled bitterly at Chu Xiu and said: "Sir, I, Gao Bei, am stupid and stupid. The Chu family has not kicked me out for so many years. They even asked me to work as a sweeper."
The servant has become a bodyguard serving the Second Young Master, and the villain is satisfied."
Chu Xiu looked Gao Bei directly in the eyes and said: "No, you are not satisfied. Even if it is a local dog, if you feed it refined meat for a year, it will not want to eat leftovers and rice. Dogs are like this, even more so.
Forget about people, people are never satisfied."
Chu Xiu's gaze seemed to be able to see into his heart through his eyes, which made Gao Bei take a step back and move his mouth, but he didn't know what to say.
Withdrawing his gaze, Chu Xiu slowly said: "You know what my status is in the Chu family. If you are sent to my side, then we will both suffer and prosper."
Gao Bei quickly said: "I understand, little man."
Chu Xiu shook his head and said: "No, you don't understand, life and death are determined by destiny, wealth is in heaven. You have to grab and fight for everything by yourself.
Some of the servants who entered the Chu family with you at the beginning became shopkeepers, some became managers, but more of them died in the caravan and in the struggle between our Chu family and other families."
At this point, Chu Xiu's tone became deep and he said: "Future, wealth, these are all things you have to risk your life for. In the past, you didn't even have a chance to risk your life!
Now I give you a chance to go to Shangmang Mountain outside Yuanbao Town, find the bandit leader there, and give me a message. It’s done, the one hundred taels of silver is yours, and from now on you, Gao Bei, will be my confidant."
With that said, Chu Xiu directly put the one hundred taels of silver notes on the table and said calmly: "Based on your monthly salary in the Chu family, how many taels of silver can you save in a year, even if you don't eat or drink?
I still remember that both of your parents are dead, but you still have a young brother entrusted to your uncle's house. He should be an adult now, right? If you want to find a wife in Tongzhou Prefecture, the price is not low."
A trace of struggle flashed across Gao Bei's face. Shangmang Mountain outside Yuanbao Town is not a good place. It is a barren mountain with no roads, but it is full of bandits, and they are all masters who kill people at any disagreement.
Now the second young master actually wants to find them by himself?
However, the price offered by Chu Xiu was something he couldn't refuse.
He is an honest man, but precisely because of his honesty, he has no chance or hope of getting ahead in this life.
Now Chu Xiu placed an opportunity in front of him. Even if there was a risk of losing his life, Gao Bei was not willing to give up.
In the end, he gritted his teeth and took the one hundred taels of silver notes in his hand.
If it were Chu Xiu in the past, Gao Bei would definitely not agree, but seeing Chu Xiu's ruthless side today, he was shocked and respectful, and did not dare not agree.
Chu Xiu nodded with satisfaction. He called Gao Bei over, gave him a few instructions, and then asked him to set off overnight.
Looking at Gao Bei's leaving figure, a glimmer of light flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes. He just let Gao Bei take the money and leave. He was not afraid of Gao Bei just walking away.
He could afford to lose one hundred taels of silver. After all, he was also the second son of the Chu family and the steward of the Nanshan Mining Area. The Chu family's monthly payment to him was several hundred taels of silver.
Also, he was sure that Gao Bei wouldn't dare.
He also has a younger brother in Tongzhou Prefecture, who was raised by him since he was a child and is even like his own son. If he dares to escape, the Chu family is not a good man and a believer. It is a joke to say that disaster will not affect the family.
In the early morning of the next day, when Chu Xiu and others set off, Yue'er didn't see Gao Bei. She couldn't help but wonder: "Master, where is Gao Bei?"
Chu Xiu said casually: "Gao Bei will go back to Tongzhou Mansion first and prepare to tell the manor that we are almost here."
Yue'er didn't have any doubts. After all, Chu Xiu was also the second son of the Chu family, and his location was indeed reported before returning to the family.
However, Yue'er sneered in her heart. Whether you can return to Tongzhou smoothly this time is still unknown!
The carriage was walking hard on the small road of Shangmang Mountain. Compared with the main road, Shangmang Mountain is indeed much closer, which can save many days of time.
However, there are endless bandits here, and some caravans with powerful guards are just fine. When encountering single traders or weaker caravans, those bandits usually kill people and steal goods, and their methods are extremely ruthless.
In the carriage, perhaps knowing that things were about to begin, Yue'er had an unnatural look on her face.
At this moment, Chu Xiu, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes, startling Yue'er.
"Yue'er, do you think we will encounter bandits?" Chu Xiu asked calmly.
Yue'er forced out a smile: "Master, please don't say such unlucky things. Besides, even if they meet bandits, they will definitely not dare to touch you. After all, Master, you are a member of the Chu family."
At this time, Chu Xiu's face suddenly showed a hint of a smile and said: "It is a blessing, not a disaster, but disasters cannot be avoided. What should come will always come. Besides, sometimes natural disasters are not terrible, but man-made disasters are."
Before Yue'er could say anything, there was a cry of killing coming from outside. Chu Xiu walked out of the car and said, "Look, isn't a man-made disaster coming now?"