Chapter 38.2
Chapter 38.2
Why should we treat them well?
In an instant, some gangsters were angry and spoke up, We are as imposing as usual. Why do we have to live with our tails between our legs?
The meeting was held in a dilapidated factory building, and there were some tables and chairs that others didnt want, one chair for each person. Lin Shiheng sat on the top chair, which was not broken and looked a little ornate. He put his feet on the table and looked at a group of gangsters, who were angrily expressing that they didnt agree.
Liu Zi didnt sit in a chair and stood behind him, massaging his shoulder for him. He sucked up to him. When he saw someone striking the table, he immediately glared at the guy.
Why arent you listening to Shi-ge?
The bastard that hit the table had a face full of anger. Shi-ge, you are the best among us. We listened to you, but us brothers are living well, there is no reason to do this so suddenly.
Yes Shi-ge, arent us brothers prestige come from our ability to fight? If we do what you say, and greet the stall owners one by one, where would our prestige go? Who will listen to us in the future, and why suddenly do this? We need a good explanation!
Liu Zi opened his mouth to speak, but was interrupted by Lin Shihengs outstretched hand.
The handsome and shabby man stood up and slapped the table.
Pa!
With this noise, a group of gangsters shook, even those who stood up just now swallowed and sat down slowly.
Fortunately, Lin Shiheng didnt directly hit people like they thought he would, but looked serious.
Although our brothers work conscientiously every day, guard the safety of the county and protect the people with all their heart and soul; On the surface, others still regard us as gangsters.
When we walk on the street, those people would hide from us when they see us. When we go shopping, before we open our mouths, they would take the initiative to give things to us, as if we were holding a knife to force them to give it for free. Lets talk about it, is this kind of treatment fair to those of us who have a sincere heart?
One by one, the small gangster group members listened quietly. Their faces, which still looked afraid, gradually showed some approval.
Lin Shiheng continued, everyone said that our brothers collected protection fees by force, but didnt we protect them? Once, those gangsters in the next county made trouble, didnt drive them away? Like Liu Zi and his watermelon field, targeted by those bastards from the next county; They wouldnt only trample on the watermelon field, they wouldnt only beat people. Liu Zi might have been killed a long time ago. We wouldnt have him as a brother!
Liu Zi, who was massaging his back, like a minion to Lin Shiheng, felt sour in his eyes and remembered that it was these brothers who saved him when he was at his most helpless.
Yes, Shi-ge, thats very kind of you.
Although people outside talk about us as terrible as any monster, I know that brothers are warm-hearted. Otherwise, they wouldnt have saved me at the beginning.
At that time, the faces of several people who were involved in driving away the group of gangsters from the next county at the watermelon field, were a little unnatural.
In fact, they used to want to steal the watermelons and eat them. They didnt expect to bump into that group of people that was beating him up. When they did, they heard those people say that their county was the territory of those group of people. The brothers couldnt bear it.
They picked up weapons and directly came up to them.
Later, Liu Zi was accepted because his appearance of a daring fighter that day, making people feel like he was a real man. And he also came to give them watermelons every day.
Of course, no one said these words, so under Liu Zis moving eyes, Lin Shiheng added.
I mean to let everyone have a better attitude towards those villagers, and I didnt say I wouldnt let anyone collect the protection fee. Arent we doing a good thing? Why cant they be grateful when we do a good thing?
Usually I go out with a smile on my face. If someone cant push a cart, Ill go up and help him. It doesnt take much effort. If there are thieves making trouble and smashing the stalls. Its not enough to catch people directly as before. What should I say after catching them?
A group of gangsters listened stupidly, Shi-ge, if you catch someone, just make him pay the money. What else should you say?
Lin Shiheng sat back on the chair again. His long fingers crossed on the desk, while his good-looking eyebrows slightly stirred up, Its not that easy, we said that we protect all the people here. If anyone dares to provoke the villagers again, he will be directly transferred to the Public Security Bureau if we catch them next time.
Hearing the name of the Public Security Bureau, the gangsters face immediately changed.
Shi-ge, it shouldnt be as serious as going to the Public Security Bureau. When I see those uniformed people, I feel scared. Besides, we are all people of the underworld. Throwing people to the Public Security Bureau would offend many people.
What underworld? Lin Shiheng separated his hands and slapped the table again, with a dignified look. Listen, this is the end of it. Ive received news that there will be a big crack down. Originally, I wanted to let the brothers scatter to protect their lives. I just thought that its not easy for you to support your family and make a living on your own. If we dissolve so suddenly after eating and drinking well, how would we continue? We may turn out like those dirty thieves, and steal things!
The group of people who listened changed their faces, looking stupidly at him.
Shi Shi-ge, you dont mean its not only the people in the city?
You think the county would be okay? Not to mention the county, even the villages. As long as its reported, it would still be investigated by the Public Security Bureau. If nothing was found, it would be okay. If they find something, its a direct capture. Even the old or young. Then what would you do?!
Its too big for me to talk about. Ive been holding it in my heart for many days. I cant eat well or sleep well every day. I went to the city yesterday to inquire about it.
Hearing this, Liu Zi asked doubtfully, Shi-ge, didnt you go to the town yesterday?
Lin Shiheng withdrew the arm he was massaging, his brow wrinkled tightly and his eyes full of worries. Liu Zi, dont interrupt, talking about business.
Liu Zi pulled back his hand and listened to the other brothers who were equally worried.
Yes, Liu Zi, dont interrupt Shi-ge. Hes talking business.
Shi-ge, leave him alone. Go on, were not going to make a sound.
He cant talk about his grievance. He can only ask Lin Shiheng to continue, and help Shiheng massage his shoulders again.
Lin Shihengs handsome face was full of solemnity, and his tone was serious. I have thought about it day and night, and I finally came up with such an idea.
Before we acted arrogantly and offended those people in the next county. If they sent someone down, that person would definitely report us. Even if they didnt report us, people in the underworld would at least have several enemies. When they report us, the people who investigate would naturally check it. And how would they check?
The expression of the group gradually turned serious after thinking for a while, it must be asking the county people.
Shi-ge, you mean Make our reputation better, so that when the people above really send someone to check, and we are good to the villagers they would certainly help us with some good words, so that we wouldnt have to worry about being caught.
Lin Shiheng nodded. Thats what I mean
It dawned on all of them.
Shi-ge is smart!
Shi-ge, it was my fault just now. Please dont resent us brothers. Ill buy some good wine and food in a few days. Well have a good drink to make amends to you.
Doing it that way we would treat people better in the future, and help them more. When something happens, they would be too embarrassed if they didnt help us. Shi-ge, youre a genius!
Lin Shihengs reserved hand waved, not much, isnt it for our brothers?
Standing behind him, watching the atmosphere change from tense to harmonious, Liu Zi:
Wasnt being nice to everyone a cover for sister-in-laws parents?
Why did it come to this?
He was in a daze and couldnt think about it, but he needed to think it through. Suddenly Lin Shiheng urged, what are you doing? Keep massaging.
Ah oh, oh, yes!
Liu Zi was so urged, his hands immediately moved, the original confused brain was blank, he forgot everything.
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People in the county were surprised to find that the small gang in the county, who collected protection fees seemed to have changed overnight.
The protection fee was still charged, but they werent as ferocious to people as before, and they were even smiling.
Especially those vegetable farmers who usually push their carts by themselves and struggled hard every morning when they push their carts uphill If they meet those gangsters, they would come forward to help them.