From start to finish, Li Ruoxuan was expressionless. Although she felt a bit of pity in her heart, she didn’t say a word.
According to what the middle-aged woman said, she was also a victim.
Just three years ago, her man, the truck driver named Cui Yi, accidentally hit and injured someone while driving, paid one million in compensation and was jailed for three years.
Originally, the compensation money could be covered by insurance, but in order to save a bit of money, Cui Yi hadn’t bought insurance while driving the truck at the time.
This way, they had to bear the entire compensation amount themselves.
Suddenly, their family seemed to fall into an ice pit.
But they happened to have an irresponsible younger brother, the young man named Shan Zi.
Shan Zi was skilled in eating, drinking, whoring, and gambling and hung out all day long, but his sister, the middle-aged woman, couldn’t persuade him despite numerous attempts.
Shan Zi not only became worse but also blamed his sister for being useless.
Three days ago, Cui Yi finally got out of prison, but the compensation money was still not settled.
At that moment, Shan Zi, who had not been seen for days outside, suddenly returned and said he could get Cui Yi one million, provided Cui Yi agreed. The other party would pay fifty thousand upfront.
At that time, Cui Yi was forced into a corner, and the middle-aged woman was pressing for a divorce, so he impulsively agreed.
Nobody expected that Cui Yi was asked to commit murder.
The other party lived up to their word and transferred fifty thousand to Cui Yi the next day.
The middle-aged woman, blinded by greed, initially planned to run away with the money but was intercepted by Shan Zi, who gambled it all away that night.
An hour ago, the middle-aged woman received the news of Cui Yi’s death, knowing staying there would lead to trouble, she planned to leave quickly.
However, the young thug Shan Zi insisted on waiting for the remaining fifty thousand to be transferred before leaving, intending to use the money to recoup his losses.
The two argued and delayed their departure.
At this moment, Li Ruoxuan and Shi Tou arrived.
Initially, they thought Li Ruoxuan was here to demand money but were surprised to learn she was related to the person Cui Yi had hit.
"I don’t know anything. It’s all because our man lost his senses and paid with his life!" The middle-aged woman looked at Li Ruoxuan with pleading eyes. "I’ve urged Shan Zi to chase the remaining money several times, but the other party showed no sign. I haven’t got a penny. Even if you kill me, it would be useless."
Pitiful people always have their own faults.
This middle-aged woman was also no good.
She planned to run away with her brother and the money.
Now, Cui Yi seemed the innocent one in his death.
"So, according to you, the person was found by your brother?" Li Ruoxuan asked.
"Yes, Shan Zi made the connection. He is now following a gang leader named Huang Mao. I don’t know anything else!" The middle-aged woman nodded quickly.
Li Ruoxuan felt it was useless to ask further, she signaled Shi Tou to turn around and leave. At this moment, a noisy commotion erupted outside.
Someone banged on the door and shouted: "Open the door! Sis, hurry up and open the door. Damn it, who dares to cause trouble? It’s a death wish! I brought Brother Huang Mao here, don’t be afraid!"
The middle-aged woman didn’t dare move, her eyes darting around, watching Li Ruoxuan.
Shi Tou also asked: "Sister Xuan, what should we do?"
"Open the door!" Li Ruoxuan commanded. She walked into the kitchen, took a fruit knife, and returned to the courtyard.
As soon as Shi Tou opened the door, seven or eight thugs rushed in.
The one leading had dyed yellow hair, looking sleazy.
Sitting in the van, Ye Guichen naturally saw Shan Zi leading these thugs, but he didn’t get out. However, seeing the leading Huang Mao, his mouth couldn’t help but twitch.
This Huang Mao was the same guy collecting protection money at Jixiang Noodle House.
His boss Lin Gang got his leg broken by Zhao Wuji, but he became even more active.
"Brother Huang Mao, these two came to stir up trouble. They’re definitely here for money!" Shan Zi pointed at Li Ruoxuan and Shi Tou, "Cui Yi is dead, and that dead man even agreed to divorce my sister. We have nothing to do with him. How does Cui Yi’s accident concern us?"
Huang Mao, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, scrutinized Li Ruoxuan: "Who is the person Cui Yi hit to you?"
Obviously, Huang Mao didn’t seem to know the victim was Li Bao.
Li Ruoxuan retorted: "So, you hired someone to hit him?"
"Haha, I don’t have that kind of power!" Huang Mao waved his hand: "What’s done is done. Since you look so pretty, how about keeping me company for a couple of nights? If you make me happy, I might reward you with some money. Then, it wouldn’t be a wasted trip for you!"
"Haha, Brother Huang Mao, this chick is so pretty with a hot body. After you’re done, let us have a turn!"
"Yeah, it’s been a while since we’ve seen such a pretty chick. Didn’t expect her to come to us today."
"Shan Zi, don’t worry, we’ll handle this today!"
The group of thugs laughed, surrounding Li Ruoxuan and Shi Tou.
Seeing them dare to provoke Li Ruoxuan, Shi Tou’s face darkened, and he swung his fist at the nearest thug.
The thug staggered back several steps, blood streamed from his nose.
"Screw your mother, who is your boss? Damn it, do you know who Sister Xuan is?" Shi Tou cursed after throwing his punch: "We’re Brother Leopard’s people, this Sister Xuan here is Brother Leopard’s sister, you must have guts!"
"Brother Leopard?" Seeing Shi Tou striking out, Huang Mao and his crew were furious, ready to retaliate, but paused upon hearing Brother Leopard’s name.
"Brother Leopard, what Brother Leopard?" Huang Mao’s face turned somewhat ugly: "You mean Black Panther?"
"Damn it, at least you recognize him!" Shi Tou replied proudly: "You people are so blind, crashing into Brother Leopard, you’re asking for death!"
"What?" Hearing this, Huang Mao’s face went pale instantly.
How could he not know Black Panther’s name?
This was someone who could crush him with a finger.
He had only made contact but ended up offending Black Panther?
How was that possible?
"Bro, don’t joke about this!" Even if Huang Mao was arrogant, he didn’t dare act tough in front of Black Panther’s people. His smile turned forced.
Shan Zi, unaware of Black Panther’s identity, felt puzzled: "Brother Huang Mao, who is Black Panther?"
"Fuck, Black Panther, even our boss’s boss’s boss has to listen to Black Panther." Huang Mao glared at Shan Zi: "Moreover, Black Panther is now a favorite in Ye Alliance, even our boss’s boss’s boss has to curry favor with him. Who do you think he is?"