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Chapter 627 Farewell to Uncle Cha

"A trip to Northeast China?"

Uncle Cha nodded and said, "As the saying goes, 'Southern Buddhas, Northern Immortals, even weasels and foxes don't cross the Shanhaiguan Pass.' What day is it today?"

March 6th.

It's almost April.

"A sound travels a thousand miles and penetrates a thousand mountains; the lamp is lit up in the dark of April. Praying for good fortune in April will bring twice the results with half the effort. There is a man in Shenyang, Northeast China, named Ma Dushuang, nicknamed 'Flatterer.' If you go to this man, he can quickly change your luck and help you get rid of all your bad luck."

“Ma Dushuang…” I memorized the name.

I then asked, "Where exactly in Shenyang? Do you have this person's phone number?"

Uncle Cha shook his head: "It's been many years since we last met. Do you know about the Taiqing Palace in Shenyang?"

I nodded.

"There is a street behind Taiqing Palace. Go to the end and turn left into an alley. Go into the alley and you will see several Buddhist supplies shops. One of them has a fox head sticker on the glass. Find Ma Dushuang and mention my name to her. Just say you are here to break the hurdle, and she will help you."

"Remember, you need to get this done before April. After April, there's no need to bother with anything else. Just find a quiet place to hide and avoid trouble. During this month, I'll give you six pieces of advice, which are one do and five don'ts. Remember them."

"First, you must wear double-layered red underwear, with a men's inner layer and a women's outer layer."

Second, do not look at the well.

Third, do not pick up banknotes near hospitals.

"Fourth, do not look at large posters or billboards. If you see them from afar, quickly take a detour."

Fifth, do not stay in hotels with beams in the roof.

"Sixth, do not use foul language, do not argue with others, do not meddle in other people's business, avoid getting into trouble, and avoid causing trouble with your mouth."

"Have you written everything down?"

"take note of it."

"Okay, nothing else. This is for you; it's been blessed."

Uncle Cha took out a mini sandalwood gourd from his cloth bag, which was hanging with a red string.

I wore it around my neck, and it looked quite nice.

"That's all I can do for you. I'm heading to the station now, so you don't need to see me off. Goodbye."

"Uncle Cha... I can't bear to part with you."

I went up to him to give him a hug.

He took a step back and said, "You mean you want to give me something in return?"

"If it's just a token gesture, then it's meaningless," I said.

"Then what are you reluctant to part with?"

“I’m not stingy. You just said that you’re destined to lose money this winter, so no matter how much money you have, it won’t help. My money was earned with my life, and I don’t want to give it away to that woman.”

"You little rascal..."

In the end, they didn't hug, since it wouldn't look good for two grown men to hug each other in the street; they just shook hands.

"gone!"

Uncle Cha turned and left with his money bag, waving goodbye to me with his back turned.

As I watched his figure disappear around the corner, I silently prayed, "May the green hills remain unchanged and the clear waters flow forever. I hope you will have a good life from now on, Uncle."

.....

After seeing Uncle Cha off, I didn't rush back. Instead, I leaned against the car and took a nap. The car doors were locked, but I still had an uneasy feeling. I would open my eyes every few minutes to look around, as if there was something unseen watching me.

As Xia Shuishui's father said, there is no way to know the truth about many things anymore, and those who are alive must look forward.

As evening approached, a rustling sound woke me up; it was the sound of water droplets hitting the car window—it was raining.

"Hey, head."

"Has the money arrived? Let me check."

"We've arrived. I don't mind losing a few men. I know I was wrong. Please don't tell them."

"Okay, I'll go back now."

After hanging up the phone, I stared at the string of numbers on the text message and grabbed my hair in frustration.

Xiao He from Hangzhou, you better not let me see him again, or I'll definitely break his legs. And Meimei, she bears indirect responsibility for the loss I suffered this time. I've remembered it all, with interest, just you wait.

.....

"Fengzi, how much do you have?"

How much oil do you have?

"You definitely have more than me! The boss has always favored you! I feel like you have at least two million more than me!"

Xiao Xuan walked over and retorted to Dou Ya Zai, "The boss forbids us from asking each other questions. He's already made the arrangements. Aren't you going to listen to the boss?"

Bean Sprout rubbed his hands and said, "I was just asking casually. It's only March, and each of us should have earned at least this much this year."

Bean Sprout was full of confidence and held up two fingers.

Xiao Xuan said speechlessly, "You really dare to dream big. We don't even know where you'll settle down next."

"Go to Northeast China."

"Northeast China??" Xiaoxuan looked surprised.

I nodded: "There's something I need to do right now. I have to go there before the end of the month. I'll leave the day after tomorrow. Also, although we've got the money now, we still have to be wary of the Jiang family. The better we stay away from them right now. I've discussed it with the foreman, and he agrees."

Bean Sprout frowned and said, "But Fengzi, I heard that the Northeast has few resources and they were depleted decades ago. Why don't we go to Inner Mongolia to dig for ancient jade and explore the Jin Dynasty noble pits?"

"Going to Inner Mongolia? Do you want to die?"

"Whose territory is that? Yao has more than a dozen teams with over two hundred people under his command. Do you think those people are just sitting around doing nothing? The boss has some personal connections with him, but when it comes to fundamental interests, it's not something that can be resolved by personal relationships."

Bean Sprout Boy said urgently, "There are a lot of people with the surname Yao! But one person can't take them all! In this business, it's first come, first served, and you make a living based on your skills! There's no such rule!"

"Strength is the rule! Numbers are the rule! Luoyang is the richest pit! Why didn't the boss say to go to Henan!" I shouted.

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Bean Sprout shouted, "That's because the leader wouldn't dare! I dare! Luoyang is so big! Do you think the eyes of those Song brothers can cover the entire Luoyang area?!"

At that moment, he quietly appeared at the doorway.

Bean Sprout was completely unaware and continued to express his opinions with spittle flying everywhere.

I looked at him and said, "You mean the leader is too timid and not as capable as you?"

"Anyway, the bold get rich while the timid starve! The treasure buried underground doesn't belong to the Yao or Song families! It belongs to the dead! It's unclaimed property! The chieftain is getting older and older! Why is he getting more and more timid! As long as he can make money, what's there to be afraid of!"

After saying that, Bean Sprout turned his head and glanced at it; his face turned pale instantly!

Pretending not to hear, she sat down and said, "Get some rest early tonight. Tomorrow, when Wenbin comes back, clean up the house thoroughly and don't leave any trash behind. We'll leave the day after tomorrow morning."

"Boss, should we clean up the yard where we used to live?" I asked.

"No need, the place has already been cleaned. Yunfeng, you'll have to go to a distant place tomorrow to get rid of that car as well. We'll take a boat to Hangzhou and then buy train tickets from there."

Xiao Xuan nodded, and Douyazi timidly agreed.

Only I understood the foreman's coded message.

I think arranging the head like this is too cautious. Jiang Zhaoxue doesn't care about the small amount of money we get; what she cares about is her family's secrets. I can distinguish between what's important and what's not, and keeping secrets is exactly what I'm good at.

Bean Sprout doesn't understand. It's not that the Northeast lacks good resources; it's just that some problems make them hard to find. No one knows better than me what lies beneath that black soil.

After the meeting, I called Xiaoxuan into the room and asked her directly, "Do you have any red underwear?"

"what?"

"Red underwear! Anyone else have any?"

"Have."

"give it to me."

"What are you going to do?"

"I'm useful."

Xiaoxuan gave me a strange look. She glanced at me twice and said, "What are you going to use it for? Are you going to hit XX?"

"No! Uncle Cha instructed me to transfer it before he left."

Xiao Xuan smiled and said, "That's what I'm wearing right now, do you want some?"

I said okay, Xiaoxuan takes a bath every day and is much cleaner than me, I don't mind that she's dirty.

With no one around, Xiaoxuan looked back and then reached out to unbutton her clothes.

I just watched her, watched her lower her head, bend over, lift her leg...

I suddenly realized.

It seems like I can't wear it; the size is too small.