The Wheel-Turning Master.

Chapter 18 Forced

The leader of the Qinglong Gang is named Ren Biao, also known as Brother Biao. It is rumored that he has a close relationship with the county magistrate.

This man has a very bad reputation in North City. He likes to rob girls from poor families and send them to secret places when he gets tired of them.

He is also extremely greedy for money. In his territory, anyone who picks up dung has to pay first.

Ever since he wiped out the Axe Gang, the secret doors in North City first lowered their prices and then raised them one after another, all because the commission they took was too high.

"It's not a good thing."

Lin Bai immediately became alert, stood up, and first examined Ren Biao and his followers. After making sure there was no threat, he looked around.

It was already evening, and half the sky was red due to the sunset clouds. There were many people walking on the street, and there was nothing unusual.

"Are you scared?" Niu Er stepped forward, grabbed Lin Bai's arm, frowned and said, "This is our Brother Biao, the most ruthless man in Huaxi County! Say hello to Brother Biao!"

Lin Bai looked at Ren Biao, only to see that Ren Biao was not looking at him at all. Instead, he was staring at Mu Zhen.

Mu Zhen hid in the shop, looking worried.

"Hello, Brother Biao!" Lin Bai shouted.

"Killing pigs? Why are you shouting so loudly?" Ren Biao really looked away, scratched his ears with his hands, looked at Lin Bai, and asked, "Who are you?"

I am the benefactor who helped you destroy the Axe Gang!
"Brother Biao, I am Lin Bai." Lin Bai said.

Ren Biao obviously hadn't heard of it before, and frowned slightly. The other followers knew the inside story and started laughing.

"Brother Biao, he is Lin Zhuanlun! The one who sells straw sandals!" Niu Er explained with a flattering smile.

"So it's you, kid! Haha, Lin Zhuanlun, it's well-known!" Ren Biao suddenly realized, turned the two stone eggs in his left hand, pointed at Lin Bai with his right hand, and laughed heartily.

Lin Bai didn't say anything, but just remembered that everyone said that although Ren Biao was a bad person, he was very filial to his mother. It's just that he didn't know his mother... Forget it, she's too old.

"gone."

Ren Biao stepped out, patted Niu Er on the shoulder and said, "Send her to my garden. I have to see her after my mother's 60th birthday celebration." As he spoke, he casually pointed at Mu Zhen, as if he was talking about an insignificant matter.

"Brother Biao, don't worry, I will take care of it!" Niu Er quickly bowed and was very flattering.

"I won't go!" Mu Zhen said in shame and anger.

Ren Biao stopped walking, turned around, and was not angry. Instead, he said with a tut-tut sound, "The more chaste this woman is, the more attractive she is."

After saying that, he led his followers away, leaving only Niu Er behind.

Ren Biao didn't even ask for Mu Zhen's opinion during the whole process and made the decision on his own.

Obviously, he was confident that no one in North City could resist him.

After Ren Biao and his men walked away, Niu Er straightened up, looked proud, looked at Mu Zhen, and said with a smile: "You are so lucky to be favored by our brother Biao!"

"Do you want this blessing?" Mu Zhen retorted.

Niu Er was so angry that he put his hands on his waist, his face trembling, and he said fiercely: "You have to take it whether you want it or not! It's not up to you!"

Mu Zhen ignored it.

"If you wait for us to use force, it will be too late!" Niu Er continued to threaten.

Mu Zhen still didn't say anything, just glared at Niu Er.

"The old lady's birthday is the day after tomorrow. I'll give you two days and come to invite you in person the day after tomorrow!" Niu Er didn't dare to offend too much, so his tone was a little relaxed.

After saying that, he walked out, not afraid at all that Mu Zhen might have other thoughts.

"Brother Niuzi!" Lin Bai immediately chased after him.

In the past, Lin Bai called Niu Er "Er Ye", but since he called him "Brother Biao" today, the title of Niu Er must naturally be downgraded.

"Brother Niuzi, why did Brother Biao think of this place?" Lin Bai asked.

"Brother Niu is Brother Niu, why must it be Brother Niuzi?" Niu Er said casually as he walked, "Our gang leader was originally going to South City for a banquet, but suddenly on a whim, he decided to come here for a walk."

"On a whim..." Lin Bai thought, this is too coincidental, isn't it? It seems like someone arranged it!

Looking back at the bun shop, Lin Bai felt that the pond was also affected.

"You are her neighbor, she doesn't know what's best for her, you should try to persuade her." Niu Er patted Lin Bai's shoulder and gave the order casually.

"Of course." Lin Bai agreed immediately and asked, "Brother Biao said he wants to celebrate the old lady's birthday. Can I go?"

"You?" Niu Er smiled, looked Lin Bai up and down, and said, "You are good at scheming, but what are you going to do? There are operas and acrobatics, are you going to perform the wheel-spinning trick for the old lady?"

"As long as the old lady is happy to watch, I'm happy to act!" Lin Bai is a stickler for argument. The more he is told not to go, the more he wants to go.

"Hey, kid!" Niu Er was so angry that he laughed, "Can you still turn? Forget it, learn more from Doctor Bai and cure your old kidney deficiency as soon as possible!"

After watching Niu Er leave, Lin Bai returned to the bun shop.

Mu Zhen sat on the bench, with his head down, and said nothing.

"Sister Zhen, there are still two or three days left, maybe there will be a turning point." Lin Bai has already decided to take care of this matter, but he can't say it clearly, so he can only try his best to comfort her.

Mu Zhen looked up at Lin Bai, and after a long while, he said, "You are still young and have a bright future ahead of you. Don't do anything stupid. In the future...if you get married, send me a message and I will be happy for you."

Lin Bai was silent.

When I got home, it was already dark and the moonlight was shining brightly.

Lin Bai moved a small stool, sat under the jujube tree, and thought carefully.

"Has Elder Tong left Huaxi County?"

"Elder Tong can command the county officials at will, so his status must be very high. That Ren Biao is just a borer in the North City. Elder Tong should not bother to go to his mother's birthday party."

"Of course, nothing is absolute. We will wait until the birthday banquet day, observe the situation, and then make a quick decision."

"Besides, the birthday party is a great opportunity. If you take advantage of a happy occasion to cause trouble, others will only think of revenge."

Lin Bai made up his mind, took out the throwing knives, weighed them one by one, and tried the feel of them.

Six in total.

Then he brought out the whetstone, took out the hatchet, and sharpened it with water.

The night passed quickly.

When I went out in the morning, Mu Zhen's steamed bun shop was open as usual, and it was full of customers.

There were two thugs standing in the distance, apparently acting as stalkers.

"Little Linzi!" Mu Zhen waved immediately when he saw Lin Bai.

Lin Bai walked over, and the two thugs glanced at Lin Bai without saying anything.

"Are you going to the clinic? Take the buns and eat them on the way!" Mu Zhen's face did not have the dejection of yesterday, but instead had a cheerful smile.

"Thank you, Sister Zhen." Lin Bai said.

"Find a chance to come to my house in the evening. I have something to tell you." When Lin Bai came closer, Mu Zhen lowered her voice and handed the bun to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai nodded, took it, and left.

I didn't have much appetite for the buns, so when I got to Baicaotang, they were all cheap for Zhong Xiuxiu.

After a busy day in the clinic, Lin Bai returned home, still thinking about what Sister Zhen was going to say.

It was getting dark and the bun shop was closed.

The two thugs were guarding the front door and the back door respectively, lazily and absent-mindedly.

Lin Bai still walked around obediently, checking whether there was anything unusual or if there were any ambushes.

After making sure it was correct, he chose the right moment and climbed over the wall.

(End of this chapter)