Chapter 157: There’s No Such Thing As A Thief For A Thousand Days, But No One Can Guard Against Thieves Forever
“So what.”
Cao Weida leaned against the wall and said slowly.
Xiao Jianbiao thought Cao Weida had softened, and a slight smile reappeared on his lips. “Cao Ye, I was wrong first in this matter. I apologize to you here.”
“We were wrong first, but as you saw, both of our brothers are done for, which can be considered retribution. I hope you calm down.”
“I only ask you to show mercy and let us go. I guarantee that from now on, we won’t cross paths. Later, I’ll send a small gift to your residence. How about that?”
“I don’t think that’s good.” Cao Weida sneered. Just a little thug, so what if he had some reach? Still just a good-for-nothing!
Who does he think he is!
He mockingly said without politeness: “You really think you’re somebody. You provoked me on your own, got caught by me, and now with a few light words, you want me to let you go? Did you drink too much fake booze?”
Not to mention he never intended to let things slide peacefully, but Xiao Jianbiao was never one to keep his word anyway.
If he really let him go, Cao Weida would fear him playing dirty tricks in secret.
As the saying goes, there are thieves for a thousand days, but no one guards against thieves for a thousand days.
He now had two concubines, and soon he would take two more. With so many women, if he were retaliated against, even if he later ground the other party to dust, what could change the established facts?
What he practiced was always cutting the grass at the root, leaving no future troubles!
Using Duomen’s previous words: either don’t do it, or do it thoroughly!
Xiao Jianbiao was audaciously bold. Since they had already fallen out today, he had no intention of letting him go!
The smile that had just risen on Xiao Jianbiao’s face disappeared again, and his face completely darkened.
“Cao Ye, do you really plan to fight us to the death?!”
“If our dozen or so people rush at you together, are you sure you can stop us?!”
“Leave a line in everything, so we can meet again! If we really fight, there’ll be no room for maneuver between us!”
“I indeed can’t stop you.” Just as Xiao Jianbiao thought his threat had worked, Cao Weida continued:
“But I’m certain the six people rushing in front will definitely die!”
The gun muzzle turned, and with a skin-deep smile, he looked at the panicked, restless younger brothers pointed at by the gun muzzle.
“Who will go first? This is your chance to show off in front of your big brother. Won’t you seize it?”
“Don’t worry, after eighteen years, you’ll be a good man again, and your big brother will definitely remember you. You won’t lose out!”
“.” The group of younger brothers wanted to cry but had no tears, cursing inwardly.
What bullshit show off? Who the hell doesn’t fear death!
They weren’t scared to hack others with knives in a fight, but charging at someone else’s gun muzzle with big knives? That’s suicide!
They hadn’t lived enough yet!
And that eighteen years later a good man again crap. Just shout it, who really takes it seriously!
Xiao Jianbiao turned to look at the group of younger brothers, but every one his gaze passed dodged their eyes and lowered their heads. Biao Ye, don’t look at me. I have an eighty-year-old mother above and a crying child below waiting to be fed. I don’t want to die.
What?
Neither?
No problem, I’ll immediately find a mother and son to claim.
Seeing them all cower like this, Xiao Jianbiao was furious. Damn it, usually they shout slogans loud enough to shake the sky, but at the critical moment, none of them are useful!
He couldn’t help cursing: “What are you afraid of! He’s just one person. We’re a dozen. Afraid of one person? If others find out, won’t you be laughed to death!”
“So what if he has a gun? As long as we rush up to him, we can still chop him to death!”
The group of younger brothers felt ashamed from the scolding, glanced at each other, and whether too ashamed or stirred by the words, a few dim-witted younger brothers actually started to stir.
Seeing this, Cao Weida showed no panic at all, but he wouldn’t let things continue like this.
People follow the crowd. Once one or two take the lead, the rest get their blood up, and they might really charge.
Though he wasn’t afraid—after all, he didn’t really have just one gun—to avoid trouble, he directly aimed the gun muzzle at Xiao Jianbiao, with a mocking smile on his lips, and taunted:
“Biao Ye is indeed domineering. Since you’re so righteous, why don’t you rush first.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll aim carefully and blow your head to bits with one shot. I won’t let you suffer much.”
At these words, the stirring younger brothers instantly froze, and all the younger brothers’ gazes ‘swish’ focused on Xiao Jianbiao.
Xiao Jianbiao froze in place. Have him lead the charge?
That’s bullshit!
If I charge, won’t I die?
Though he practiced Bagua Fist and was confident in his footwork, he wasn’t stupid. Was he supposed to race bullets?
He’s not brainless!
That dark gun muzzle pointed straight at his head, sending a chill from his spine straight to his brain. He didn’t dare move an inch.
But if he didn’t charge, all the younger brothers were watching. He had just spoken so grandly; if he chickened out now, how would they see him?
For a moment, Xiao Jianbiao was stuck in a dilemma, not knowing what to do.
And actually, not choosing already meant he had chosen.
Seeing him motionless for so long, the younger brothers’ rising courage quickly dissipated.
“Tsk, what a pity.” Cao Weida shook his head, clicking his tongue, and pulled out a Browning from behind his back, making Xiao Jianbiao and the younger brothers’ faces turn green with fear.
They originally thought there was only one gun. Good lord, there were two!
Lucky they hadn’t acted impulsively just now, or wouldn’t most of them have been taken out?
In such a narrow straight space, one person with dual guns blocking the alley entrance—nowhere to hide!
You say, why didn’t you take out both guns earlier!
Damn, entrapment! So sneaky!
Cao Weida had only wanted to wear down their will, stir up their relationships, and delay time anyway.
Now that he had played enough and nearly achieved his goal, he was too lazy to waste more words on them.
“Alright, no more nonsense. Now, do as I say! I’ll count to three: three…”
The younger brothers looked at each other.
“Two.”
The younger brothers started moving, unbuckling their belts and tying each other up.
Cao Weida turned his gaze to Xiao Jianbiao.
Xiao Jianbiao’s face was grim. Though extremely unwilling, he could only obediently unbuckle his belt.
At that moment, Xiao Jianbiao’s eyes suddenly lit up.
It turned out the younger brother whose foot had been smashed earlier hadn’t kept up due to mobility issues. Seeing the situation, he had quietly snuck up not far behind Cao Weida.
He was instantly excited. As long as he held Cao Weida for three seconds, he was confident he could rush up for close combat!
Once in close range, the gun’s threat would drop to minimum!
But the next moment…
Bang!
The guy trying to sneak attack from behind widened his eyes and thudded to the ground.
And on his forehead, a glaring bullet hole with red and white mixture slowly flowing out.
“Idiot.” Cao Weida sneered disdainfully and kicked the corpse aside with one foot.
With Northern Fist Grandmaster level and top physical fitness, trying to sneak attack him who was sharp-eared and keen-eyed was simply overreaching!
This turn of events completely sank the slight hope that had just risen in Xiao Jianbiao’s heart.
Having witnessed Cao Weida kill a brother without blinking, everyone including Xiao Jianbiao became obedient and quickly started tying each other up.
“Tie them tight. I’ve said it upfront: if anyone skimps and I find out, or anyone has funny ideas, don’t blame me for being impolite.”
Xiao Jianbiao sneered inwardly. You’d have to come check personally!
Wait for me. If I get close, otherwise… hmph!
Cao Weida naturally didn’t know his little thoughts. Even if he did, it was fine—he had no intention of checking personally.
Calculating the time, it should be about right.
After Xiao Jianbiao and the others bound their own hands, they obediently squatted by the wall root, but Cao Weida didn’t approach. His heart grew anxious, and he couldn’t help saying:
“Cao Ye, we’ve tied up. Now you should say how you plan to deal with us.”
“Less nonsense, stay put!”
One sentence shut Xiao Jianbiao up in fury, but he didn’t dare act.
Cao Weida turned the gun muzzle toward a direction outside the alley.
“You three, come out too! Don’t make me shoot!”
It turned out three people were hiding in a nearby hutong, the ones Xiao Jianbiao had previously ordered to guard the alley entrances to prevent others from entering.
And now, they were the only ones not trapped in the alley.
They had planned to cooperate with the now-executed brother to subdue Cao Weida, but after that brother was shot dead, they immediately froze.
They just hadn’t expected Cao Weida to have already spotted them!
Come out?
Coming out was impossible. Once out, they’d be meat on the chopping block.
Run!
The three hearts jumped, exchanged glances, and without a word, turned and bolted.
But before they could run out of the alley, they were blocked and driven back.
“Big Brother Cao, we’re here!” Little Ear arrived with men, each with a gun, escorting the three ashen-faced guys over.
Once close, Little Ear flushed with shame, head down in apology: “Big Brother Cao, I messed up. Almost let the rats sneak in. Punish me.”
“What kind of talk is that? It’s not your fault.” Cao Weida smiled coolly and patted his shoulder. “Don’t blame yourself for everything. You’re not a god; you can’t cover everything. Learn from this and be careful next time.”
“Alright, we’re all brothers. Don’t overthink it. Take these guys back. Oh right.”
He pointed at the ashen-faced Xiao Jianbiao. “That one’s called Xiao Jianbiao, their leader. This sneaky dog has decent kung fu.”
