Period drama: Old Cao's carefree life

Chapter 38 Don’t care about your deeds

Duo's face flushed red, and he wanted to argue, but Cao Weida stopped him and apologized, "Master Duo, I was just joking with you, why did you take it seriously?"

"The eldest daughter of the Xian family is just lively, simple-minded and likes to make friends. I'm just a lowly patrolman, how could she possibly be interested in me?"

"Let's go, let's eat first, we're starving."

Duomen nodded seriously: "That's true. The Xian family is a prestigious and wealthy family. Even if she takes a liking to someone, her father wouldn't agree. He would definitely think you're not good enough for him."

Cao Wei Da: "."

You bastard, how dare you say that about me!

I, Cao Weida, am so handsome, how could I not be good enough for her!

Do you know how valuable a time traveler is?
Do you even know how valuable a transmigrator with a system is?!
I'm not good enough for him? Not only am I good enough, I'm good enough to kill him!
"Boss, where's our food?!"

"What's wrong, Mr. Cao? Who upset you?" The stall owner hurriedly brought the breakfast he had put away back up. "I saw you two were busy just now, and I was afraid it would get dusty with all the people coming and going, so I put it away for you."

Duomen laughed heartily, clearly overjoyed that Cao Wei's defenses had been breached.

He did it on purpose.

"Master Duo, you're really mischievous." Cao Weida was both amused and exasperated. He turned around and vented his anger on the stall owner, tapping the bowl with his chopsticks and saying with a forced smile:
"Boss, you didn't spit in the bowl, did you?"

"Oh dear, Mr. Cao, don't scare me! I wouldn't dare!" The stall owner was startled and hurriedly waved his hands.

In other regions, he might very well do the same.

Those heartless black-skinned bastards, they extorted and robbed the stall owners of everything, causing them considerable trouble.

Forget spitting in it, I'd love to throw some poison in there!

But that was someone else. Cao Wei Da and Duo Men were well-regarded in this area. How despicable must he be to do such a thing?
The stall owner felt extremely wronged.

"Alright, he's just joking with you. Boss, you go about your business." Duomen glared at Cao Weida, dismissed the boss, and tossed him a plate of garlic.
"Hurry up and eat, don't scare them."

Cao Weida shrugged. He was just joking, but he didn't expect his boss to react so strongly.

Tsk, what a damned era! It's ruined the people, turning them into frightened birds.

However, he had no mind to think about these things right now; all he could think about were those ten opportunities to slack off.

If he could figure out how these ten spots for slacking off came about, wouldn't that mean he could earn extra money?
It can be said that the allure of money is far less than the allure of the opportunity to slack off for him; in fact, they are completely incomparable!
"Cao'er?"

"Hmm? What's wrong, Master?"

"What's wrong with you today? Why are you so absent-minded?"

"No, I was just thinking about Fu Decheng."

Duomen's face showed worry: "This bastard has no bottom line. Today he's only here to cause trouble, who knows what dirty tricks he'll pull later. We really have to be on guard."

Although there is no direct proof that Fu Decheng instigated this, such things don't need evidence at all.

Having doubts is perfectly sufficient.

"What do you plan to do? Should I act as a go-between and go to his residence to talk to him?"

"No, if I really back down, he'll look down on me." Cao Weida shook his head decisively. A kind person is bullied, and a good horse is ridden—it's an age-old truth.

The moment they made their move, you chickened out and rushed over to apologize. They might not say anything to your face, but they're probably secretly disgusted.

Moreover, he never considered reconciliation.

So, is this the first villain I've ever encountered?

I, Cao Weida, am indeed the protagonist of the novel!
"Leave this to me, I'll handle it."

Duomen nodded, saying nothing more, and didn't ask Cao Weida how to resolve the situation.

Things haven't gotten to that point yet. As long as Ono Oda still intends to use Cao Wei, his life is not in immediate danger.

Even if we take a step back and say that it really comes down to it, he is not one to be afraid of death!

After quickly finishing his meal, Cao Weida said goodbye to Duomen and then hailed a rickshaw to head to Xiao Erduo's residence.

Upon arriving at the location, the two guards at the gate immediately came to greet him: "Master Cao, what brings you here? Please come in."

As Cao Weida walked inside, he asked, "Where's your eldest brother?"

Cao Weida remembered that the two underlings were among those who had made the deal with Fujita last time, and he had even drunk with them during a meal later.

Those who participated in the last operation were all Xiao Erduo's absolute confidants. Now that Xiao Erduo wants to get close to him, the two of them are naturally considered his confidants as well.

"Big Brother hasn't gotten up yet, I'll go call him right now. Master Cao, please have some tea first." A moment later, Little Ears hurried into the living room, not even having time to wipe the sleep from the corners of her eyes.

"Brother Cao."

"Sit down, come, have some tea."

Little Ears showed no anger at being turned on, as if it were all perfectly normal.

After sitting down, he said with a smile, "I was planning to come see you this afternoon. I've found the house you asked me to keep an eye out for. It's at No. 28 Yandaixie Street, right across the street."

“I’ve already spoken to the homeowner, so you can come and see it anytime.”

"Yes, thank you for your hard work." Cao Weida nodded and, without any formalities, said directly, "I came to see you this time not about the house, but to ask you for a favor."

Little Ears immediately became unhappy, "Brother Cao, what kind of talk is that? What do you mean by asking me for help? We are brothers, isn't it only right that we go to great lengths for each other?"

"Tell me, did some idiot mess with you? Don't worry, just say the word, and tonight I'll bring my brothers to take care of him!"

"It's not that serious, don't get agitated, sit down first." Cao Weida smiled and gestured for him to sit down.

It's true that Xiao Erduo calls him brother, and it's also true that Xiao Erduo is loyal.

However, he was never misled by such appearances, nor did he become complacent because of them.

He didn't believe that he possessed any intangible aura of dominance that could make people wholeheartedly devoted and bow down with a mere tremor of his body.

Ultimately, no amount of loyalty or brotherhood can be as reliable as a bond of shared interests.

The reason why Xiao Erduo wanted to associate with him was because he had associated with Ono Oda, so that Xiao Erduo could live a life of luxury.

If Cao Wei Da didn't have the connection with Ono Oda, why would Xiao Erduo follow him?
Even if Xiao Erduo were willing to risk everything for others and value loyalty above all else, would all his brothers be so chivalrous?

Therefore, the benefits that should be given should still be given, but some testing is also unavoidable.

He held up two fingers. Then he pulled one back:
"Two things. First, a pickpocket gang has appeared in my jurisdiction, and I suspect that someone is trying to cause trouble for me."

"Let me make this clear beforehand: this matter may be related to Xi Ba Wang Fu De Cheng. I offended him before, and I suspect he is playing dirty tricks on me."

"Fu Decheng?" Little Ears' expression sharpened, clearly showing some apprehension towards Fu Decheng.

They were all from the same business in Tianqiao, and they all operated underground, so they had naturally crossed paths with each other before and knew that Fu Decheng was not someone to be trifled with.

However, after only a moment's hesitation, he gritted his teeth and said:
"Brother Cao, don't worry, I'll take the brothers to meet Fu Decheng tonight. He has a lot of thugs under his command, but I, Little Ear, am no pushover either!"

Clearly, he was going all out to get close to Cao Wei, even though he knew his power was inferior to Fu Decheng's, he was still willing to gamble on his future!
It must be said that Cao Weida greatly admired Xiao Erduo when she made this decision.

In this life, if you want to be successful, you have to pay a price!

Sometimes, you have to take a gamble!
That being said, not everyone has the courage to gamble, because the stakes you lose could be your life!

He didn't go into too much detail at first, just wanting to see Xiao Erduo's reaction.

And clearly, Xiao Erduo's attitude won his approval.

He chuckled and shook his head. "No need to be so nervous. It hasn't come to that. He wouldn't dare do anything to me right now, and I'm not at the point where I'd completely break ties with him."

"You just need to keep an eye on those shady characters and control anyone who causes trouble in my jurisdiction."

"Oh, I see. No problem, I'll arrange for the brothers to keep watch right away!" Little Ears secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He admitted that he had taken a gamble, but now it seemed that he had made the right one!

Cao Wei Da didn't know what he was thinking, but he could guess a little, but that didn't matter.

The saying goes, "Judging by actions, not intentions, is true; but in terms of intentions, no one in the world is perfect."

Everyone has their own little thoughts, and he doesn't mind that. As long as the attitude is right, that's enough.

After finishing the first thing, he held up his second finger: "Second, in about seven days, there will be a second batch of transactions. You'll need to gather some brothers for us then."

“This time the amount is larger than last time, and the price is 80% of the black market price. I will take 90% of the extra portion, and the remaining 10% is yours.”

Little Ear's heart pounded wildly, and she couldn't hide her joy as she blurted out, "Brother Cao, don't worry, I guarantee there won't be the slightest mistake!"

The reward came so quickly, something Little Ear hadn't expected!
I knew I hadn't chosen the wrong person to follow! Brother Cao is a true gentleman!

"Don't be too happy yet, this money isn't free." Cao Weida took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and said seriously:

"In a few days, I'll give you an address. Go there and find out the details for me, the more detailed the better."

"Brother Cao, what are your orders?"

"Come closer, you're doing this."

(End of this chapter)