books44 Chapter 235 Making a Trap
Chapter 235 Making a Trap
"That big brother of mine, he's always slacking off and doesn't practice his skills or exercise. He spends all his time at his factory, drinking and socializing with people. When he gets home, he just collapses and falls asleep. I go to school in the morning, and he's still sleeping. Look, he's got a belly now." Zheng Ruidong said, reaching out to lift Song Xiangqian's shirt.
Zheng Xiangqian quickly dodged and scolded, "Zheng Ruidong, my little sister is a grown woman now, don't go crazy. You go to school in town every Monday, that's so early, how can I get up?"
"So what? She's my own sister! You used to get up even earlier!" Zheng Ruidong said dismissively, continuing to complain, "Little sister, you know the people around here are a mixed bag. Over the years, everyone in the neighborhood knows that my brother runs a brick factory and has made money. People who come to borrow money are generally polite, and my sister-in-law lends some to the more reliable ones. But some people are just not so decent. I was cornered on my way to school once, and they even tried to blackmail my brother by grabbing me, but I beat them down in a few moves, and they didn't dare to do it again."
"Ah, how come I've never heard you mention this before?" Zheng Xiangqian was genuinely hearing about it for the first time and hurriedly asked with concern.
Zheng Ruidong curled his lip, "You're so busy, I can handle it myself, why should I tell you? Master Gao trained for a week, and I practiced every day, it wasn't for nothing. You, on the other hand, have completely slacked off and stopped practicing. Have you forgotten why no one caused trouble when the red brick factory was built? It was because they were all afraid of you."
"Alright, Ruidong, let's not talk about the past anymore. Don't worry your little sister," Zheng Xiangqian stopped him.
"Hmph, let's not talk about the past, but what about now? A few days ago, it was almost the end of the year, and you went to collect debts. Mom and the others waited and waited at home for you, but you didn't come back. My sister-in-law was pacing around anxiously, and Binbin was crying his eyes out. It was only when I came back from school and heard that you had gone to collect debts that I realized something was wrong. I grabbed a wooden stick and rushed over, and that's how I saved you. Otherwise, it would have been a small matter if the money had been stolen, but if you had been hurt, what would I... what would have happened to my sister-in-law, Binbin, and Mom?" Zheng Ruidong's voice choked as he spoke. Although he and his older brother liked to bicker, when he saw him being beaten up, he felt an urge to wipe out everyone.
"Rui Dong, keep your voice down, don't wake your sister-in-law. I was careless that day, and I had a few drinks..."
"No, that's not it! You just haven't been practicing your skills. Otherwise, those guys wouldn't have been able to get close to you. Also, you've been corrupted by alcohol. Those people are in cahoots. They set you up by getting you drunk first, then intercepting and robbing you. You still don't believe me... Waaah, I don't like this kind of older brother!" Zheng Ruidong had been holding back for too long, and now that he only had his three siblings, he couldn't hold back anymore.
"Big Brother!" Ting Nan was surprised to find that it was the thin young man who persisted in practicing martial arts. Not only could he protect himself, but he also saved his older brother. The older brother had encountered so many problems running the brick factory, but he had never mentioned them. He had carried them all on his own.
"It's alright, listen to Nan!" Zheng Xiangqian patted Rui Dong's shoulder again. "I'm sorry, Rui Dong, I was wrong to make you worry. I'll change. I'll do morning exercises with you tomorrow!"
Zheng Ruidong wiped away his tears. "You said it, if you can't get up in the morning again, I'll tell your sister-in-law! Also, you have to promise to go straight home after collecting debts every time. You're not allowed to drink or stay to play cards. Those are just traps set by others to collect money from you."
"Okay! Okay! I promise you everything. Don't worry, your older brother isn't stupid. He's learned his lesson from being fooled once." Zheng Xiangqian hurriedly agreed. Actually, he himself was a little scared that day. People can be treacherous.
Fearing that Rui Dong would persist, Zheng Xiangqian changed the subject: "Ting Nan, after we finish our practice tomorrow, let's go see Master Gao and your 'new dad' together. We've brought some good wine."
Ting Nan readily agreed: "Sure, my uncle is very knowledgeable, young man. You can consult him too. He studied abroad and has a lot of experience. He also speaks several languages."
"Really? Little sister, I think you're really lucky!" Zheng Ruidong was extremely envious of Ting Nan, but he refrained from swearing.
The next day, the group went up the mountain. After drinking and chatting, Zheng Ruidong was still not satisfied and insisted on staying. He thought, "There are two outstanding talents here, one scholar and one warrior. This is an opportunity not to be missed." He was no longer the introverted boy he used to be. He had a sweet tongue and followed Ting Nan to call him Master and Uncle. He also volunteered to do any work. His only goal was to stay and celebrate the New Year.
Gao Haoran ate the food and drank the wine that Rui Dong had brought, and then agreed. Song Yanchu had no objections; after all, he was just freeloading here, and having another 'student' to teach him wouldn't be bad.
Zheng Xiangqian kept turning back to look at Ting Nan as they descended the mountain. "Ting Nan, I never thought Ruidong would turn out like this. They've got some nerve, tsk tsk tsk!"