85: The older brother who sleeps with an old sow

Li Zhan returned to the second floor of the Xinrui Entertainment Center.

Pushing open the office door, he saw Old Zhou sitting by the coffee table, brewing tea and reading a newspaper.

Seeing him enter, Old Zhou poured a cup for him as well.

"How are Big Ox and the others doing?"

Li Zhan took off his coat and hung it on the rack.

Old Zhou put down the newspaper. "They've all been assigned to various security squads. Right now, they're getting familiar with the venues."

His hand paused as he handed the tea to Li Zhan, and he let out a couple of soft coughs.

Li Zhan took the tea cup and looked Old Zhou over carefully.

"Why do you seem a bit off today?

You were out of breath during morning exercise; that's not like you."

At that moment, Shui Sheng pushed the door open and couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this.

"Our Comrade Old Zhou... it's because spring has arrived for him..."

Li Zhan's interest was piqued immediately, and he raised an eyebrow at Old Zhou.

"Oh? Tell me about it..."

Old Zhou's face turned red, and he raised a foot to kick Shui Sheng.

"Beat it!"

Turning back to meet Li Zhan's gossipy gaze, he stammered.

"It's not as dirty as you think... Just a widowed neighbor. I was just going over to help out..."

Shui Sheng added mischievously from the side.

"Helping out so much that he didn't even return to his room last night. That's some thorough help..."

Old Zhou's face turned a deep, dark red.

Li Zhan laughed loudly and patted his shoulder.

"That's a good thing!

Later on, I'll have to arrange someone for Big Courage and Shui Sheng too."

He truly hoped that these brothers who had fought alongside him would all live well.

Old Zhou calmed his emotions and pulled out cigarettes to share with the two.

"You think they don't have anyone?

They moved even faster than I did..."

Shui Sheng gave a couple of dry laughs.

The conversation quickly shifted to business.

Shui Sheng stopped smiling. "Brother Zhan, that Young Master Liu isn't easy to deal with. He has a lot of influence in Dongguan."

Li Zhan waved his hand. "Let's deal with Phoenix City first."

His gaze suddenly sharpened. "Once he loses his foothold in Chang'an, let's see how he responds.

If he really dares to cross us..."

He blew out a smoke ring. "We common folk might just have to see how tough this tiger's whiskers really are."

Old Zhou leaned in closer. "Are we preparing to move against Phoenix City?"

Li Zhan nodded. "Director Li takes office in a week. We need to act before then."

He turned to Shui Sheng. "Keep a close eye on Ninth Master these next couple of days. Once their people are all gathered, we'll strike immediately.

Coordinate the squads to target each of Phoenix City's venues.

This time, we're not playing around. We'll smash down the doors and charge right in."

He flicked his cigarette ash. "Captain Zhao's men will be on the lookout outside, so we can go all out."

Old Zhou and Shui Sheng stood up. "Alright, I'll go make the arrangements right away..."

After the two left,

Li Zhan stood up and walked to the window, staring blankly in the direction of Phoenix City.

That place was his first stop when he first arrived in Chang'an.

Now, it was an obstacle he had to trample over on his path to dominance.

The cigarette between his fingers burned down, and he only snapped out of it when it scorched his skin.

His phone suddenly rang.

The screen displayed the name "Xiao Qian."

"Brother Zhan!"

A cheerful voice came from the other end. "I dyed my hair back, and I took out my nose ring!

Can you come pick me up?"

Li Zhan noted the address.

The voluptuous figure of Sister Qin involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

If this mother and daughter pair... He shook his head violently and cursed under his breath, "You animal..."

As he grabbed his coat and headed out,

Little Night happened to be coming in with a stack of documents. "Brother Zhan, about the venue..."

"We'll talk later."

Li Zhan waved his hand and strode toward the elevator.

The car pulled out of the garage.

The December sunlight spilled through the windshield onto the steering wheel.

Li Zhan squinted, suddenly finding the sunlight a bit too bright.

By the time he reached Xiagang, it was already getting dark.

Li Zhan parked the car on the side of the road in Xiagang New Village.

The streetlights in the alley were already lit.

Casting a dim yellow glow onto the concrete pavement.

Just as he turned into the alley entrance, he heard the sound of an argument ahead.

Not far away, Xiao Qian was surrounded by three punks with dyed yellow hair.

The girl had dyed her purple hair back to black, removed her nose ring, and was wearing a pair of black-rimmed glasses.

Although she was still wearing a crop top and ripped jeans,

She had a long cardigan over them, making her look much more elegant and clean.

However, her impressive bust and pert curves were still very eye-catching.

"Get lost! If you keep following me, I'm calling the police!"

Xiao Qian held up her phone, pointing angrily at the punks.

"Who the hell are you pointing at?!"

The lead yellow-haired punk reached out to grab her phone.

"Brother Zhan!"

Xiao Qian suddenly saw Li Zhan, and her eyes lit up.

The punks turned to look Li Zhan over. Instead of backing down, they became even more arrogant.

"None of your business, beat it!

Do you know whose territory this is?

This is Brother Zhan's territory, you hear?"

Li Zhan gave a cold laugh.

He stepped forward and delivered a few kicks with clean, swift movements.

Before the three punks could react, they were already lying on the ground wailing.

"Damn it,"

"You actually know this is Brother Zhan's territory?"

Li Zhan looked down at them and barked, "Scram!"

Seeing this, Xiao Qian childishly ran over and added a few kicks of her own.

Then she proudly linked her arm with Li Zhan's.

"These bastards followed me the whole way!"

The punks scrambled up in a mess, shouting back as they ran.

"Don't you dare leave if you have the guts! Wait until we call for backup!"

Xiao Qian panicked immediately, tugging on Li Zhan's sleeve and whispering.

"Brother Zhan, let's go... they really will call people..."

Li Zhan just put an arm around her shoulder, his tone relaxed.

"No rush."

"Have you eaten?"

"Do you want to get some food first before we go check out the venue?"

Then he led Xiao Qian toward the food stalls at the alley entrance.

The faint roar of motorcycle engines could be heard behind them.

But Li Zhan didn't even turn his head.

Li Zhan sat down with Xiao Qian at a food stall.

He ordered some fried noodles and a few small dishes.

Xiao Qian looked around nervously, barely touching her chopsticks.

"Brother Zhan, let's eat quickly..."

She lowered her voice. "I heard a new boss came here."

"He's called Brother Zhan or something. He kills without blinking, and he even sleeps with sows..."

"Pfft—"

Li Zhan almost spat out a mouthful of fried noodles. He stared wide-eyed at this silly girl.

"Have you seen him?"

"Sleeping with sows? Who the hell started that rumor..."

Xiao Qian stuck out her tongue and whispered.

"I just heard it... I guess it's impossible. What kind of boss would have such heavy tastes..."

Li Zhan shook his head speechlessly. Just as he was about to speak,

The sudden, ear-piercing screech of motorcycle brakes rang out.

Over a dozen motorcycles pulled up in front of the food stall.

The punks from before arrived with a group of people.

They surrounded them aggressively, carrying steel pipes and machetes.

Terrified, Xiao Qian grabbed Li Zhan's arm.

She pressed herself against him, her eyes squeezed shut.

Li Zhan looked up and scanned the group.

The leader of the group the punks had called looked a bit familiar.

But he forgot where he'd seen him; he was likely some subordinate's lackey.

"That's him!"

The yellow-haired punk pointed at Li Zhan and shouted.

The leader was about to step forward and talk tough when he suddenly felt the person's face was a bit... He took two more steps forward, saw Li Zhan's face clearly,

And his expression changed instantly. The steel pipe in his hand hit the ground with a "clang."

He trotted forward.

Stopped two meters away from Li Zhan.

And bowed respectfully.

"Zhan... Brother Zhan..."

The group of lackeys behind him were all dumbfounded. "Brother Zhan? The legendary Brother Zhan?"

The ones with quick wits immediately lowered their weapons.

They hid behind the crowd, keeping their heads down and stealing occasional glances at Li Zhan.

The slow-witted ones were still standing there in a daze, weapons raised.

Xiao Qian also opened her eyes, watching the scene in disbelief.

"Brother Zhan?"

She turned to look at Li Zhan blankly.

Li Zhan put down his chopsticks helplessly. "Yes, the one who sleeps with sows."

Xiao Qian's mouth fell open, and she was completely petrified.

Li Zhan stood up and slapped the leading punk across the face.

"My reputation has been completely ruined by you bastards!"

He didn't bother with these low-level lackeys and barked coldly.

"Get back and tell your boss to come find me at Heaven on Earth tonight."

"Yes, yes, yes! Thank you, Brother Zhan!"

The punk felt as if he had been granted a grand pardon.

He quickly picked up his steel pipe and fled with his confused group of lackeys.

Xiao Qian finally snapped out of it.

Her eyes were full of stars as she looked at Li Zhan with admiration.

"...You... you're Brother Zhan?"

Li Zhan pushed her away irritably.

"Eat!"

"After you're done, I'll take you to the venue for a look."

But Xiao Qian clung to him again like a piece of taffy.

This time, she held on even tighter.

"Brother Zhan... you're so cool! Um... is Heaven on Earth your place? Can I not be a waitress anymore?"

"I want to be your girlfriend!"

Li Zhan almost choked on his own saliva.

"Nonsense!"

"Just eat your food!"