Chapter 112 Get into trouble (1/2)

This was definitely a win-win transaction. Not only did he find Hong Xing, thereby accomplishing the mission given by Jiang Xianbang, he had also safe kept the item. The hostility which had dragged on for two years had finally come to an end. For this reason, Qin Sheng felt the burden fell off his shoulder and the winter sun seemed to become much warmer all of a sudden.

Without delay, Zhang Zibang got up to leave for Kumbum Monastery in Xining, while Zhang Ziyu had been instructed to remain in Hangzhou to settle the miscellaneous matters. Right after Zhang Zibang left, Zhang Ziyu, who still could not totally trust Qin Sheng said, ”I maintain my opinion that you are up to no good.”

It was indeed true that Qin Sheng was up to no good. In fact, he had planned to secretly inform the Song family that the situation between the Zhang family and the Song family had come back to square one, just as it was two years ago. Qin Sheng wanted to tell them to keep him out the matter between the two families and not implicate him any further.

”I am staying at Shilin Huayuan in Jing An, Shanghai. My phone will always be switched on. Given your capability, it'll be easy for you to find me if you think I've deceived you,” said Qin Sheng as words of assurance to Zhang Ziyu.

”I hope everything goes smoothly, otherwise you better watch out!” said Zhang Ziyu coldly.

Qing Sheng could not be bothered about the ignorant Zhang Ziyu. After inquiring about the Zhao Song and Zhao Quan's whereabouts, he went downstairs to settle these two troublemakers.

Zhao Song, who was in the room downstairs had gone hungry for two days. He kept thinking about how Mr. Jiang would deal with them given that Third Uncle had betrayed him. Would Mr. Jiang kill all of them?

Zhao Song was seen to be in a daze when the door to the room opened. He had entered society at a young age and had since been through the sophistication of the different strata in society. In this light, he was much more matured compared to his peers. Most of his contemporaries were still kids who were currently enjoying campus life as students, while he had followed his Uncle around, trying to survive making a living for himself. Perhaps he was more suitable for this kind of lifestyle, or a better one. However, life did not permit him to have a second chance. After making a choice, he had to continue down the path he chose.

”What's on your mind?” Qin Sheng said softly and his voice brought Zhao Song back to reality. The room was filled with cigarette butts. It was dimly lit as all the curtains were drawn. It would seem that his life had gone into darkness.

When Zhao Song realized that Qin Sheng had entered the room, he perked up and said, ”You've come, Brother Qin.”

”If I don't come to you, I'm afraid you'll do something silly,” said Qin Sheng, as he passed a cigarette to Zhao Song. He had planned to have a good chat with Zhao Song.

Zhao Song lit the stick of cigarette, as well as the cigarette in Qin Sheng's hand. Zhao Song may be a quiet man, but he was a smart man who could read people's mind. He might have picked up the skill from his Uncle.

”Brother Qin, what does Mr. Jiang plan to do to my Third Uncle?” asked Zhao Song, who could not hold back his anxiety and decided to be direct.

”What do you think?” asked Qin Sheng in return.

There was the look of anxiety in Zhao Song's eyes and with a trembling voice, he answered, ”He won't kill my Third Uncle, will he?”

Qin Sheng burst out laughing as he thought that both Zhao Song and Zhao Quan must have thought so. When Qin Sheng asked Jiang Xianbang how he should deal with this pair of uncle and nephew, Jiang Xianbang had given him a rather unexpected answer after a moment of hesitation. It was not what Jiang Xianbang would usually do, however, Qin Sheng did not press him for a reason. He would simply follow Jiang Xianbang's instructions.

”What are you laughing about?” asked Zhao Song, puzzled.

Qin Sheng went on to explain saying, ”I'm laughing because you're in luck. Mr. Jiang had decided to let you off since the matter wasn't blown out of proportion. Nothing serious had happened to Brother Hong, and everything was in place. Your Uncle had been working for him for so many years; Mr. Jiang had decided to let him retire from this business to go home. Otherwise, if Mr. Jiang finds out that your uncle returns to this business, he won't give a second chance.”

”Really? Did Mr. Jiang really say so?” asked a thrilled Zhao Song, who could hardly believe what he heard. This was out of his expectation. If this was true, it would be such good news. A look of joy and excitement spread across the face of the man of few words.

Qin Sheng forced a smile and said, ”Why should I lie to you? Let me just clarify a few things with him in a while, and he can leave after that, on condition that he leaves Hangzhou within three days.”

”That's great! Thank you, Brother Qin. Thank you, Mr. Jiang,” said Zhao Song, who was starting to talk gibberish. He had been in a state of anxiety and paranoia since last night. He knew he would be lost if he were to lose his Uncle.

Sighing, Qin Sheng said, ”The only problem is where do you go from here once your uncle goes home?”

Having spent the last few days with Zhao Song, Qin Sheng had grown to have a soft spot for this young man. For this reason, Qin Sheng was concerned about his future.

”Me?” asked Zhao Song, who instantly fell into deep thoughts.

Qin Sheng called to mind the conversation he had with Zhao Song on the day they first met and smiling he said, ”Didn't you tell me in the past that your Uncle would work for another three years before he would retire and go back to your hometown to set up some small business, get married and have children?”

”I don't want to go back home, Brother Qin,” said Zhao Song with earnestness when he suddenly lifted his eyes to look at Qin Sheng.

Puzzled, Qin Sheng asked, ”But why?”

”Having come from a small town, we would not want to return to it. I was joking with you last time. Although Uncle indeed wanted to retire, I would like to remain in the big city. I want to make a name for myself here,” Zhao Song said determinedly.

”But how are you going to make a name for yourself after your Uncle leaves?” said Qin Sheng with a chuckle.

In a state of being lost in his direction, Zhao Song grabbed hold of the opportunity, with his mind fixed on Qin Sheng, he gritted his teeth and said, ”Brother Qin, I'll follow you. I believe you will make it big.”

”Me?” Qin Sheng burst out laughing and continued, ”Zhao Song, Zhao Song, I don't even know where I'm headed. How would I be able to help you? You're really desperate, aren't you?”

”Perhaps, perhaps not,” Zhao Song said, shaking his head. ”Mr. Jiang trusts you for one, and I really admire the way you handle things. I feel that I can trust you. Moreover, there's no other way for me to go, it doesn't matter if I've taken a wrong path, I'm just going to take the gamble.

”At least you're honest about this,” Qin Sheng chuckled.

Zhao Song continued to insist on his decision, saying, ”Just let me follow you, Brother Qin.”