Lawless Gangster

The Beginning: Midday - Remember

Translate: Sae

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When Liu Zicheng went to consult Jin Yarong about borrowing some of his subordinates, he did not expect that capable person known as "Dāobā Xiao"[1] to actually be "Xiao Li".

Jin Yarong was one of the senior figures to had followed Qing Long ge in the beginning. Once in a brutal fight, he suffered tremendously when five of his teeth was destroyed and Qing Long ge paid for him to get gold[2] implants. He was intensely proud of it, and since then, he especially loved to laugh with a bright smile.

He put forth three names and dispatched a xiao di[3] to go and find them in the venue. While he waited for his subordinates, he introduced the aforementioned men to Liu Zi Cheng. "'Ding Zi', you're acquainted with him already. Liu Baoju just got out of the prison last year, with a raise of his hand, he can break you in half. Then there's 'Dāobā Xiao', have you heard of him?" He touched his chin and nodded. "Although he's young and had just emerged in the scene, his fists are strong, his words are little yet his brain is exceptionally good—a successful person. This subordinate of mine can fight any number of people that are thrown at him. There are not many out there like him." He smiled at Liu Zicheng, "Zicheng, young men like you guys are truly amazing. In three or four years, this city will be your realm."

Liu Zicheng hastened to return the politeness, "Rong ge you're making fun of me again. The bit of success we have still relied on your training. Even for Dāobā Xiao to have the reputation he has now, isn't it because Gong ge taught him well?"

As expected, Jin Yarong reaped the benefits and smiled brilliantly: "When would I have the time to teach this person or that person? Isn't this due to Qing Long ge's good insight when he sent me such a good person?" He patted Liu Zicheng's shoulder again, "Now that you mention it, aren't you the one who brought him over here back then?"

Hearing that, Liu Zicheng stared blankly since honestly did not know what Jin Yarong was speaking of. Just as he was about to inquire him, there was a knock on the door.

Jin Yarong shouted for the people outside to come in and instructed them: "Come meet Cheng ge."

In addition to the xiao di who had previously gone to get the others, altogether, there were four individuals of various stature who entered. Liu Zicheng recognized Xiao Li with just a glance.

He was much taller than three years ago—the contour of his face was richer and the calm yet indifferent expression that he exuded did not conform with his age. Liu Zicheng looked expressionlessly at him for a long while. Since he worked beside Qing Long ge, he had never seen this young man 'crawl' back. He had even thought that he was dead.

Xiao Li, however, did not recognize him as he and the other two people said "Cheng ge" and stood in the same place waiting for them to speak.

Jin Yarong opened his mouth first as he used his eyes to press back and forth between his three subordinates. "Everyone knows Zicheng, Qing Long ge's chief confidant. Helping him to do things is the same as helping Qing Long ge himself. If everything is handled well, we'll all be happy. Even if you lose an arm or leg, the gang will take care of you until death takes you. If you don't handle things well, what you're tossing away is your Rong ge's face.[4] If later on, I can't mingle in the underworld, don't even think you can." Afterward, he gave Liu Zicheng a glance. "Zicheng, if you want them to do something, just instruct them."

As he spoke, Liu Zicheng was looking up and down at those three individuals—mainly observing Xiao Li. At first, he wanted to explain the matter to all of them on the spot but now that he saw Xiao Li, he felt especially indecisive.