Chapter 17 Please Help Me Hu San actually has a younger brother. I wonder what their story is. Ruan Xing tilted his head and held up his chin to listen carefully. Hu San, under the influence of alcohol, told him the thoughts buried deep in his heart. "My brother was just like you. He was also spotted by Master Qi and taken to learn gambling techniques from Master Shi three years ago." "His name was Hu Si. He was ten years old that year. He told me that he had met a noble man and that he would have a great future. When he grew up and learned some skills, we would no longer have to live a hard life. But after he was sent away by Master Qi, I never saw him again. I didn't know if he was doing well or not, or whether he was alive or dead. I thought, if I joined the Red Head Gang, would I have the chance to see him again and see if he had grown taller or learned any skills." "Even if he died, I could still take him home. Unfortunately, I haven't heard from him in the past two years. I originally wanted to wait a few more years until I had mastered my martial arts better and then serve as a bodyguard for Master Qi. Maybe I would have the chance to go to places where the big shots go and see him." Hu San looked at her sincerely, "So Ruan Xing, please do me a favor. When Master Qi takes you there, if you see him, please help me check on him to see if he is doing well. If you can talk to him, tell him that I miss him very much." Hu San's younger brother is one of the first two people that Master Shi said he taught. Master Shi said that the higher-ups are not satisfied with the two of them, and it is highly likely that nothing good will happen to Hu San's younger brother. Ruan Xing avoided Hu San's gaze and did not meet his eyes. She could lie to Hu San, but if she did that she would feel that the little bit of conscience she had left would hurt a little. "Since you just said that you haven't seen him since then, and maybe I won't be able to come back by then, how can you know that I will help you as agreed?" "I can't be sure, and you don't have to tell me. If you really see him, it won't be difficult to say something to him. If you can't see him, all my words will be in vain. I just want to give myself and my brother a thought, and let him know that there is someone waiting for him at home." His voice was calm, but his mood was low. Ruan Xing stood up and patted his shoulder, "Okay, I promise you."
With such a dangerous jungle maze as a test, it is unlikely that Hu Si is still alive, but Ruan Xing does not want to strike Hu San now and destroy his hope. Maybe Hu Si is so lucky to pass the test? With Hu San's relationship, she will have a reliable helper there. "Well, it's getting late, and the road is not safe. Wait for me to let them know and send you back." Hu San stood up, went in, said a few words to the other gang members who were guarding the gambling house, and then came out again. The two walked along the road one after the other, but their mood was different from before. At least Ruan Xing no longer talked to Hu San with a flattering attitude, but could chat casually. "By the way, someone told me before that it's not safe at night. Why? Isn't this the inner city?" Ruan Xing asked Hu San. As far as she knew, the inner city was where commercial office buildings, large-scale entertainment and consumption venues, and high-income people gathered. It was definitely safer than the outer city and the villages around the town. However, at night, there were almost no people on the streets. Occasionally, you could see night watchmen and drunkards sleeping on the roadside. Even in ancient times, in such a peaceful and prosperous era, it seemed a bit abnormal. Hu San was not surprised at all and explained, "The government has three departments, among which the Patrol Security Department is responsible for city defense security, neighborhood mediation, and case investigation. But in fact, it has long existed in name only. The Patrol Security Department is full of parasites who do not perform their duties. They are corrupted by the various gangs for money, sex, and money. As long as they fill their pockets, they can live in peace with the gangs. If it weren't for the Red Head Gang integrating all the gangs and making various regulations, Jiangning City would have been even more chaotic when I was a child." This situation is too unscientific. If the feudal forces oppress the people too harshly, there will be uprisings. Haven't the people of Jiangning City ever rebelled? Is it because of the immortality in this world? Ruan Xing pondered, "How many years has the situation you are talking about lasted?" "For many years." Hu San replied, "It has been like this since I can remember. In order to protect their own interests, gangs will be responsible for maintaining law and order, but after all, no gang can survive for a long time. Ordinary people in Jiangning City are afraid of gangs, but they also rely on them." No wonder they were so obedient to paying protection fees, and any gang member could bully them. It turned out they were used to it. Wait! Ruan Xing suddenly broke out in a cold sweat on her back. What was the name of the country she was in? The common people only know about gangs and not the government. This unhealthy social structure has unknowingly affected her subconscious. She has never cared about what dynasty this country is in, and people around her have never mentioned it. But why did it last so long? No one was in charge of the capital, and other countries would not want to attack it? Ruan Xing didn't understand military affairs, but she knew that this was not normal. In the simulator, she had lived to her twenties at most, and Jiangning City could last at least another twenty years under such circumstances. She felt a little complicated, as if she suddenly understood the meaning of some immortal cultivation novels that mortals are ants, and she was now one of the ants. This mood continued until she returned to the hall, and she forced a smile and delivered the pastries to Master Shi's room. Master Shi hadn't gone to bed yet. He took the pastries with his clothes on and couldn't suppress a smile on his face. He praised her a few words with a slightly proud tone. Then I fell asleep in the midst of wild thoughts. When the sun rose again, it was already the fourth day since she came to the hall.
After a quick breakfast, Ruan Xing asked Master Shi for advice on several other gambling methods and techniques to cover up the gambling skills she had already learned. Perhaps because of the filial piety she had shown him last night, Master Shi was very kind to her and did not ask to test her results. When she wanted to go out, he readily let her go. Ruan Xing arrived at the agreed gambling house to meet Hu San, who was already waiting for her. "Have you found your target?" Hu San nodded and shook his head, leaving Ruan Xing confused and waiting for him to explain. "We can't get pigs from others, but we can rob them." Hu San motioned Ruan Xing to follow him, "Do you remember what I told you about the Patrol Security Bureau yesterday? The Supervisor of the Patrol Security Bureau, Mr. Liu, has a concubine that he dotes on very much. The concubine's brother used to play in our area. He was generous and extravagant, so the concubine often used her own expenses to subsidize him. Later, that person was lured away by someone under the management of another area. I think that person meets your requirements. He is well-off, likes face, reputation, elegance, and fun. Most importantly, he is easy to deceive, does not know any gambling techniques, and will not get angry even if he loses a lot. I have already talked to him, and he thinks this is quite novel and has agreed. " (End of this chapter)