61: Chapter 61: Wuye Wants Revenge 61: Chapter 61: Wuye Wants Revenge Half an hour later, Yusuf Zuck and Jerome Hart drove out of the distillery in a beat-up van, with Yusuf Zuck navigating the roads back to the city from memory.
Jerome Hart, sitting in the passenger seat, would glance at Yusuf Zuck from time to time.
“What are you looking at?
Do I have flowers on my face?
And, can you tell me how you dodged that bullet?” Yusuf Zuck and Jerome Hart had quickly become closer through this incident, sharing a bond as comrades who had both faced life and death together.
Jerome Hart chuckled, “Tell me how you managed to locate Manager Meng’s pressure points, and I’ll tell you how I dodged the bullet!”
Yusuf Zuck rolled his eyes, “Forget it, let’s pretend I never asked.”
“Actually, it’s not a big deal.
My family has a lineage of traditional Chinese medicine.
My great-grandfather was a doctor who used to travel and treat people throughout the country.
In ancient times, without planes or cars, they mostly walked or rode horses.
They often encountered robberies by bandits, so knowing martial arts was also for self-defense.
This skill has been passed down through generations,” Jerome Hart explained.
“And what about your Qigong?” Yusuf Zuck said with a laugh, “Being able to dodge bullets, that’s some serious skill!”
“It’s just a set of exercises to relax and invigorate the muscles, hardly considered Qigong.
I haven’t even entered the threshold,” Jerome Hart said, shaking his head.
“If you won’t say, then forget it.” Yusuf Zuck stopped asking.
Jerome Hart surely had his secrets, and it would be inappropriate to pry and put him in a difficult position.
“How do you plan on dealing with that Third Brother or Fifth Master?” Jerome Hart asked after a moment’s thought.
They had interrogated the four black-clad men earlier and learned that they were sent by someone named Third Brother, who was acting under orders from Fifth Master.
It was said that Third Brother was simply following Fifth Master’s commands.
Thus, the mastermind behind the actions was Fifth Master.
However, the four thugs had never actually seen Fifth Master; they only knew of him by reputation and didn’t know what he did for a living or what he looked like.
“Right now, there’s no time.
Wilcox’s matter is resolved, I’ll have time to look for that Third Brother.
Finding him should lead me to Fifth Master,” Yusuf Zuck replied.
“And once you find Fifth Master, what then?” Jerome Hart asked curiously.
“I haven’t thought that far ahead,” Yusuf Zuck shook his head.
“I don’t believe you,” Jerome Hart said with disbelief, “I’ve noticed that you may appear careless, but you’re actually quite crafty.
However, I’m warning you, don’t use any of your tricks on Ruth!”
What’s your relationship with my Ms.
Wilcox?” Yusuf Zuck narrowed his eyes.
Wilcox’?” Jerome Hart replied with discontent, “Remember your position.
Wilcox is your boss, your superior!”
“I’m asking about your relationship with her, not for a lecture!” Yusuf Zuck glared at Jerome Hart, who glared right back, unyielding.
Then I’ll just ask my Ms.
Wilcox!” Yusuf Zuck teased him on purpose.
Jerome Hart suddenly let out a wry laugh, knowing that Yusuf Zuck was just provoking him.
Shaking his head, he said, “She lived at my place for a year when she was little, so I guess she’s like my sister.”
“Oh my, childhood friends,” Yusuf Zuck sneered sarcastically, as if a jar of vinegar had been tipped over.
Our families even arranged a marriage for us back then,” Jerome Hart said, smirking at Yusuf Zuck.
“Damn,” Yusuf Zuck swore under his breath, feeling bitter and unable to describe his emotions.
He was well aware of his own status and knew that Ruth Wilcox would never be within his reach, but hearing about someone else’s marriage arrangements with her made him feel uneasy, for reasons he couldn’t articulate.
“Haha, seems like you’re interested in Ruth?” Jerome Hart burst into laughter.
“What, I can’t be interested in her?” Yusuf Zuck glanced at Jerome Hart and said, “A gentle lady is to be wooed by a gentleman.
Do you not harbor thoughts when you see a beautiful woman?”
“Oh, that makes sense,” Jerome Hart nodded and said, “But I don’t have any feelings for Ruth anymore.
I had a girlfriend in college, and now I have someone I really like!”
For real?” Yusuf Zuck’s eyes immediately lit up.
“Of course it’s true.
Our families have long stopped mentioning that old jest.
When I went to treat her grandfather, he brought it up, and I told him that I already have a girlfriend whom I like and that we are even preparing to get married.”
“What did her grandfather say?” Yusuf Zuck asked curiously.
“He congratulated me, of course.
Wilcox probably regretted saying that jest right after he said it.
After all, my status is not worthy of his precious granddaughter, and the Wilcox Family would probably want Ruth to marry into an even wealthier clan.
If his granddaughter really married me, it would bring no benefit to their family!”
“Plus, no offense, but you’ve got even less of a chance!” Jerome Hart said, taking a dig at Yusuf Zuck.
“Indeed, I know I’ve got no chance!” Yusuf Zuck shrugged his shoulders.
Ruth Wilcox was a swan, and he was merely a toad; he was somewhat self-aware.
“Hehe.” Jerome Hart shook his head with a smile, choosing not to continue.
“Let’s talk about something serious.
I got you involved in today’s matter, and for that, I’m sorry.
Wilcox know about this, it wouldn’t be good for her to hear!” Yusuf Zuck stopped joking and admitted that today’s incident was indeed his fault for dragging Jerome Hart into it.
“It’s no big deal, but no matter what happens in the future, I won’t get involved again.
If my grandfather found out about this, he’d definitely not allow me to travel far away anymore!”
“Your grandfather controls you that tightly?”
“Yeah, he’s always worried I haven’t grown up yet…” Jerome Hart said with a sheepish expression.
“Ha-ha, I’ll come visit you in Jiangxi when I’m free!”
“When I’m free, I’ll come to the capital to see you.
Show me around the capital then.
Maybe in winter, when my girlfriend has her winter vacation, we could come over!”
“Your girlfriend has winter vacation?
She’s still a student?” Yusuf Zuck was startled, impressed that Jerome Hart was involved with an undergrad.
“Graduate student, graduate student!” Jerome Hart quickly clarified.
While Yusuf Zuck and Jerome Hart were heading toward the city center, Uncle Wu from the Shanghai beach also received news from the distillery.
The job was botched, and Feng’er’s hands are ruined!
Feng’er was one of the Five Tigers under Uncle Wu, a special asset to him.
But now, this asset was damaged.
Hearing the report over the phone, Uncle Wu, who had just gotten out of bed, had a dark and grim look on his face because he hadn’t expected that person to be so difficult to handle.
“Alright, I understand.
Bonesetter Wang’s place.
His family has a tradition of treating bones; maybe there’s still a chance.
Also, tell ‘Little Knife’ to come see me at ‘Jade Pavilion’ later.”
“And send those other failed lackeys to Myanmar to quarry stones, and they better not come back anytime soon.”
“Understood, Uncle Wu.” The person on the other end of the phone hung up.
Uncle Wu got dressed and headed to the garage, then drove out of his villa in his second-hand QQ.
That’s right, the notorious Uncle Wu of Shanghai beach was driving a second-hand QQ that looked to be worth only a few thousand yuan at best.
PS: The old book will have two chapters released before 9 p.m.
I went out yesterday afternoon and didn’t return until noon today; I was so exhausted, but there will still be two chapters updated before nine. Content originally comes from novel★fire.net