Underworld Chronicles: Qiao Si's Strategist, Xiao Ke, and Wang Weifan

As Wei Qinggang walked, he muttered, "Brother Zhi, aren't you the one who usually drags us to the hair salon? We just go straight to it, don't we? Love? Love is a joke."

"How can you be so unromantic? Love is a feeling. When people have love, having sex is called love. What we're doing is just sex, understand?" Wang Zhi said.

Yes, Brother Zhi is right. There's an ancient poem, and the only line I know by heart is: "Stopping the carriage to make love in the maple forest at dusk." People in ancient times knew the sanctity of love and the beauty of sex in a car.

"Holy crap, I never knew you two were so talented!" Wei Qinggang exclaimed.

"Take your time learning, it's all knowledge. Let's go, hurry up and look it up, stop dawdling," Wang Zhi urged.

No matter when you look in China, there are always plenty of gossipy people who talk about everything under the sun.

After asking around, Wang Zhi and his group found out the whole story.

The owner of the grocery store is surnamed Su. He has a son and a daughter. His daughter is named Su Xiaolin, and she is the older sister. She is the girl that Wang Zhi and the others saw.

Old Man Su also had a son, the girl's younger brother, named Su Xiaoxu. He lost money gambling and, in a moment of folly, committed robbery, and was sentenced to 10 years in prison to work as a sewing machine operator.

So when Old Man Su and his daughter heard about gambling, they were extremely disgusted, let alone wanting to rent their place to you as a casino.

After Wang Zhi and the others returned, they told Xiao Ke everything they had found out. As soon as Xiao Ke heard this, he understood the situation.

The next day, Xiao Ke went to the grocery store again. Whether or not he rented the store was no longer important. Now, Xiao Ke's mind was full of Su Xiaolin. He even had a wet dream all night.

When Su Xiaolin saw Xiao Ke come again, she glared at him and said, "What are you doing here again? Didn't I say we won't rent it? We won't rent it! Even if you come a hundred times or a thousand times, we still won't rent it."

"Comrade Su, I know why you're so against renting to me. How about this: if I can rescue your brother, can you rent this place to me?" Xiao Ke said.

Upon hearing that his son could be saved, Old Man Su's eyes lit up. He jumped to his feet, asking, "Is this true? If you can really save my son, I won't even charge you rent."

"Dad, don't listen to his bragging. If he really had that ability, I'd marry him," Su Xiaolin said.

"Comrade Su, have you made a promise? If I can rescue your brother, will you really marry me?" Xiao Ke asked earnestly.

You're not even as tall as me, but you're quite the braggart. What, you think you're so great? Don't try to fool us, father and daughter.

"I'm asking you this: if I really rescue your brother, will you marry me?" Xiao Ke asked seriously.

Marry me, and I'll rent you the shop too? You're just bragging!

Okay, your dad's here to be our witness, so we'd better keep our word. Little Ke finished speaking and left without looking back.

After seeing Xiao Ke leave, Old Man Su said, "Girl, I don't think he's joking. Maybe he really can rescue your brother. Will you really marry him then?"

"Oh, Dad, don't listen to his bragging. He's just a big scoundrel, good at bragging, how could he possibly have that much ability?" Su Xiaolin said.

He seems to be in good spirits, but he's a bit short. It would be great if he had a proper job. What a pity! Old Man Su shook his head.

"Dad~~ What are you saying? I'm not talking to you anymore." Su Xiaolin blushed again and went back to her room, embarrassed.

After Xiao Ke returned to the casino, he called Wang Zhi over and asked, "Cousin, how much profit has the casino made these past few days?"

It should be around 40,000 to 50,000.

"Keep 10,000, and give me the rest. I need to save someone," Xiao Ke said.

"Xiao Ke, you're not going to rescue Su Xiaoxu, are you?" Wang Zhi's mind worked quickly.

Cousin, Su Xiaolin promised me that if I can rescue her brother, she will marry me.

"Okay, I'll go get the money for you." When Wang Zhi heard Xiao Ke say this, he understood that the power of love was limitless and could drive people crazy, so he said nothing more but to support her wholeheartedly.

Xiao Ke, holding 40,000 yuan, went directly to Deputy Director Song. Deputy Director Song was taken aback when he saw Xiao Ke. Could it be that this kid has brought me a share of the profits so quickly?

Xiao Ke noticed Deputy Director Song's question and went straight to the point: "Director Song, I want to get someone out of prison. I wonder if you have any connections?"

There are connections, but it depends on the severity of the offense and how much you can afford to pay; many departments are involved. One of Deputy Director Song's classmates works behind bars, and he's very familiar with this system.

Xiao Ke then told Deputy Director Song about Su Xiaoxu's situation. After listening, Deputy Director Song thought for a while and said, "It's not a serious offense; she can be released on medical parole, but the money..."

Director Song, let's stop beating around the bush and just give us a number.

Deputy Director Song held up three fingers, indicating that it had to be at least that much. In reality, Deputy Director Song knew exactly what he was doing. Based on his past experience, getting Su Xiaoxu released would only cost him a maximum of 20,000 yuan, with the remaining 10,000 yuan being his own kickback.

Without saying a word, Xiao Ke slammed the bag containing 40,000 yuan onto Deputy Director Song's desk.

Director Song, here's forty thousand, as usual. The rest is your tip. I'm leaving this matter to you.

Deputy Director Song slapped his thigh, thinking to himself, "Damn it, I didn't expect this little Ke to be so rich. I'm going to lose a lot of money."

Since the amount has been called out and the money has already been placed on the table, it cannot be increased further. Deputy Director Song is a corrupt official with principles.

"Alright, go back and wait for news. I'll take care of it and let you know when it's done," Deputy Director Song said.

"Then I'll trouble you." After saying that, Xiao Ke withdrew and returned to his casino.

In the following days, Xiao Ke could only wait patiently. One day, two days, ten days, twenty days passed, but there was still no news from Deputy Director Song.

Even Old Man Su, who had held high hopes, was disheartened. "Girl, do you think that casino owner can rescue your brother?"

"Dad, I already told you, he's just bragging. He's just a hoodlum who runs a casino, how could he have that much ability?" Su Xiaolin said.

"Sigh, if only I had that ability, your brother would suffer less," Old Man Su said, shaking his head.

Seeing that her father was thinking about her younger brother again, Su Xiaolin stopped saying anything. How could she not miss her own brother?

To be honest, Xiao Ke was getting a little impatient. Several times he wanted to go see Deputy Director Song again, but he calmed down and held back, deciding to wait a few more days.

What Xiao Ke and his colleagues didn't know was that this was a trick played by Deputy Director Song. In fact, he had done this before, and it could normally be done in a week.

Why drag it out for so long? The longer it drags on, the more difficult the matter seems, and the more worthwhile your money becomes.

It's the same principle as paying 100 yuan to unlock a lock. If the locksmith opens the lock in two seconds, you'll definitely think to yourself, "Damn, that 100 yuan was a complete waste."

But if the locksmith pretends to struggle and takes an hour to open the lock, you'll feel better and think the money was well spent.

Will Deputy Director Song be able to rescue Su Xiaoxu? Will Xiao Ke find love? Stay tuned for the next episode.