Chapter 17 When have you ever been afraid of seeing me?
Back at home in Linjiang Town, Zuo Yi made something for dinner.
Lying on the armchair in the small courtyard and looking up at the sky, watching the night slowly fall and the stars appearing, he felt happy and peaceful.
Recalling every detail of meeting Bao'er again today, Zuo Yi couldn't help but smile.
In the little girl, he seemed to see the beauty of the whole world!
very nice.
However, the roar of a motorcycle engine suddenly came from outside, making Zuo Yi's mood instantly turn bad!
It’s not over yet!
With Zuo Yi's deep self-cultivation, he couldn't help but feel angry.
The night before last, he had just sent away a group of will-o'-the-wisp gangsters who wanted to break into his old house and cause trouble, but tonight a few more uninvited guests came. Do you really think he didn't dare to be ruthless?
As a paladin with eight virtues and beliefs, Zuo Yi is in the lawful good camp, but his kindness and mercy will never be given to evil people who destroy order and enemies of the camp!
Putting down the half-eaten meat skewers, Zuo Yi stood up and strode to the courtyard door, stretched out his hand and opened the door.
Three motorcycles parked in front of his door, and a man wearing a thin black jacket stepped down and met Zuo Yi's eyes.
Zuo Yi's eyes flashed, and the murderous intent hidden deep in his eyes disappeared.
It was an acquaintance who came.
The man in the black jacket is about thirty years old, with a thin build and high cheekbones. He has a short crew cut, his eyes are quite deep, and there is a long scar on his left cheek, giving him a cruel and sinister look.
He walked straight to Zuo Yi and said in a deep voice: "I heard yesterday that you were back. I came over to take a look."
Zuo Yi nodded and asked, "When did you come out?"
This man's name is Ding Xu, a native of Linjiang Town, and he is two years older than Zuo Yi.
When Zuo Yi's mother taught at Linjiang Town Middle School, Ding Xu was a student in her class, and he was also a top student.
Ding Xu had an unfortunate life experience. His mother passed away when he was very young. His father was a bad gambler and an alcoholic. He lost gambling outside and would beat him when he got drunk.
This kind of growing environment made Ding Xu's character very extreme. When he was in junior high school, he hung out with the gangsters in the town, fighting, extorting and extorting. Because he was ruthless and dared to risk his life, he finally became a gangster in Linjiang Town.
One tyrant.
But Ding Xu, who was drifting in the world and had no powerful background, soon fell into trouble. Because he was involved in an injury case, he was arrested and sentenced to seven years. Zuo Yi was still squatting in prison when he traveled through time.
"It came out the year before last."
Ding Xu took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, took out one and handed it to Zuo Yi: "Now I'm hanging out with others in the city."
Zuo Yi did not refuse. He took it and took a look: "They have all been drawn to the Imperial City. They seem to be doing well."
He didn't mean to be teasing.
Huangcheng cigarettes are the most famous among domestic cigarettes and are quite expensive. Ordinary people only put a few boxes on the wine table at weddings and funerals to fill the occasion. Anyone who smokes Huangcheng cigarettes on a daily basis is undoubtedly rich.
There are decent people.
Of course, there are also those who pretend to be fat, but Ding Xu is obviously not one of them.
Ding Xu helped Zuo Yi light up the cigarette, lit it up for himself, took a deep puff and said, "It's just fooling around. I treat people like dogs based on their looks, but at least I have someone to fall back on. When someone beats a dog,
I will also look at the master’s face.”
He compared himself to a dog, which was an understatement.
Zuo Yi knew that he was sentenced to seven years because of someone else's betrayal - a gangster leader without any heel was just a gangster.
Ding Xu continued: "After I came out, you were not in Linjiang. I told the Tietou people in the town to keep my little brother from causing trouble in your house. That skinny monkey boy just came back and was ignorant. I have asked them to
They have been taught a lesson."
Zuo Yi finally understood that the fact that his home was safe and sound after being away for three years was not only a matter of luck, but more importantly because of Ding Xu's words. Otherwise, what he would see when he came back would be a house that was in a state of ruin.
"Thanks!"
He said: "Come in and sit."
"No, I'll just say a few words and then go back. I have something to do tonight."
Ding Xu waved his hand: "You don't have to thank me. Teacher Zuo treats me very well. I can't let others ruin her home."
After a pause, he continued: "Really speaking, I have to thank you for helping take care of that old beast's funeral."
The "old beast" Ding Xu was talking about was his rotten gambler father.
This is undoubtedly a hateful and pathetic figure. Originally, Ding Xu’s mother was actually very normal when she was still alive, but later she became a scoundrel who was hated by everyone in the town. Even after she died of drunkenness in a broken house four years ago,
No one is willing to take care of his funeral.
In the end, Zuo Yi paid for the cremation and funeral expenses so that he would not die without a burial place.
The reason Zuo Yi did this was because the Zuo family and the Ding family had some connections in the old days. Ding Xu's father had never caused trouble for the Zuo family, and he and Ding Xu had some friendship.
Zuo Yi sighed, not knowing what to say.
He had been dead for several years, but Ding Xu still called his father an old beast, but Zuo Yi could hear the sadness hidden in his words.
Zuo Yi would not advise Ding Xu, the prodigal son, to turn around and start a new life, because his character has already determined the life he chooses.
It's useless to say anything. For example, Zuo Yi's mother, Zuo Qingyun, always wanted to help Ding Xu get back on the right track.
As a result, Ding Xu went to jail.
"Father's debt is repaid by his son, and it is only natural that debts should be repaid."
Ding Xu pointed to his motorcycle and said: "This Harley was given to me by someone else. It is a regular product and not a black import. I have another car of my own so I can't use it. Can I use it to pay off the debt?
?”
The debt he mentioned naturally refers to the funeral expenses paid by Zuo Yi.
Zuo Yi was not polite: "Okay."
He knew that there was no need to be polite with Ding Xu. Even if he refused now, he would still be left at the door later, so he might as well agree directly.
"The purchase invoices are all in the storage box."
Ding Xu said: "I have already said hello to the police station in the town. You can just take it and transfer it to the owner."
"Right."
His expression became solemn and he asked: "Did you know that Linjiang Town is about to be demolished?"
Zuo Yi nodded: "I know. I met Uncle Zhong yesterday and he already told me and reminded me not to be fooled."
Ding Xu asked again: "Then what are your plans?"
"Nothing planned."
Zuo Yi said calmly: "I won't sell any land. They will demolish theirs, so just don't bother me."
"I'm afraid it's not that simple..."
Ding Xu said: "It is said that a Jiangnan new city is going to be built here, with a business worth hundreds of billions. They have huge backgrounds. Even my boss's boss is not qualified to get involved. How can they possibly do this in this leading land near the river?"
Let it go?"
When the Zuo family purchased land and built a house in Linjiang Town a hundred years ago, they spent a lot of money to have a Feng Shui master look at it.
The house circled by the master is said to be on top of the hidden dragon's head in Linjiang. The hidden dragon soars into the sky, making it a real Feng Shui treasure.
This matter has always been circulated in Linjiang Town, and basically all the older people know about it.
Although science and technology are now prosperous, the theory of Feng Shui continues to flourish and is even taught in lectures as a subject.
If Linjiang Town is demolished, it is impossible for this geomantic treasure land of the Zuo family to be ignored, and in terms of location, it is also of great commercial value.
Ding Xu was reminding Zuo Yi that he couldn't withstand the covetousness of others.
However, Zuo Yi just smiled: "When have you ever been afraid when you saw me?"
What a domineering answer!
Ding Xu was speechless.
Zuo Yi is indeed fearless, but he has made it very clear that the opponent's power is simply unmatchable.
Afraid or not? In addition, it is normal for ants not to be afraid when facing elephants, because they cannot imagine the size of the latter.
He just hoped that Zuo Yi could recognize the reality.
"Then you can take care of yourself."
Ding Xu was not interested in persuading his mother-in-law, so he said: "If you encounter any difficulties, just call me. Don't be brave."
Zuo Yi said: "You should also take care of yourself."
Ding Xu waved goodbye to him, turned around and rode on another motorcycle, and drove away with his two men.
Zuo Yi watched the taillights of the car disappear at the intersection, and then came to the Harley motorcycle that already belonged to him.
This Harley is very new and probably hasn't had many miles on it. It has the most typical American style. The two rows of thick exhaust pipes on the left and right are so shiny that even the night can't cover them up. It's very eye-catching.
The car had not yet been registered, so Zuo Yi found the purchase invoice and information in the car storage box, as well as a business card of Ding Xu.
Ding Xu's title is printed on it - Manager of Jinbihuihuang Entertainment Complex.
Below is Ding Xu’s mobile phone number and WeChat ID.
Zuo Yi casually stuffed the business card into his trouser pocket, stood up and sat on the Harley.
Zuo Yi used to own an off-road vehicle, but later sold it. In fact, he also liked motorcycles, so he even took the driving license test.
And this Harley was the first motorcycle he really owned.
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