After listening to this, Chen Ping realized that everything was going round and round because of him.
"Of course he doesn't have the guts," he scolded angrily, "This person confuses right and wrong and causes trouble everywhere. He is narrow-minded but as timid as a mouse, and he uses all possible means to do so!"
"It seems this is your personal grudge?" Cao Lei asked with a smile.
"Yes, I didn't expect that it was him who instigated it."
"Then you are quite capable. The trouble you caused caused you to lose one of my generals..."
When Chen Ping heard that Cao Lei's tone was wrong, he secretly thought that it was not good and quickly returned his hand.
"This time, I would like to thank Hall Master Cao for upholding justice. Jiulong Hall is indeed what the rumors say, it is really admirable!"
Cao Lei didn't say anything, he just kept looking at Chen Ping, his gaze made people feel a little hairy.
"It's getting late. If we don't go back, I'm afraid the He family will report to the police. Then let's take them away first."
After saying that, Chen Ping immediately winked at the three of them, and everyone turned around immediately.
"What kind of place do you think I am, Kowloon Hall, where I can come when I want and leave when I want?"
Cao Lei's voice sounded behind him, and the guard in front of the door clasped his hands and stared at the four of them with a sneer.
The bodies of the four people suddenly tensed up, and no one turned around, they were frozen in place.
Chen Ping knew he couldn't escape, so he sighed secretly, turned around and said with a smile.
"But I ignored it. The hall master has been a big help this time. I should thank you properly."
As he said that, he took out a stack of silver notes from his sleeve and put it on the table, "This is thirty thousand taels of silver notes. It can be regarded as us brothers inviting all the heroes of Jiulong Hall to have a drink. If the hall master has the opportunity to be a guest in the city in the future,
, the boy will definitely sweep the couch to greet you."
Thirty thousand taels is no longer a small amount.
But Cao Lei didn't even glance at the table.
"I have a large population in Kowloon Hall, but your mere 30,000 taels may not be enough."
Ye Chongwen was furious and turned around to say something, but found that Dong Hu had passed out.
The ground was stained red with blood, and his body lay on his back, ignored, like a dead person.
This scene forced him back from what he was about to blurt out.
As the old saying goes, he who knows the current affairs is a hero.
Chen Ping took a deep breath and asked: "How much do you think is appropriate, Hall Master Cao?"
"In my opinion, no amount of them is suitable!" Cao Lei's words made the four of them feel excited again.
They have basically been dealing with academies or government officials, so people who are knowledgeable and sensible should always pay attention to their appearance.
But Cao Lei is different. He was born in a world of martial arts, and he did not rely on being knowledgeable and rational.
He doesn't care about superficiality at all, and even despises the literati's set of courtesy and politeness in name only.
Chen Ping was silent for a few moments, then asked calmly: "What do you mean by asking Hall Master Cao?"
"Don't worry, our Jiulongtang does not engage in extortion business. You'd better take back this banknote. I only need your guarantee."
He has seen too many things about businessmen going back on their word.
When I was young, I just started working as a porter, and I suffered a lot in this job, and several of my brothers suffered losses.
When we were talking about business, everyone greeted me with smiles. However, after running around all over the world that day, I was framed for theft and almost sent to jail.
Today, if you let Chen Ping take someone away, leave some money for drinks, and then report him to the government for being kidnapped and extorted, wouldn't it be a loss that outweighs the gain?
Chen Ping took a step forward, but his sleeve was pulled. When he turned around, he saw Chen Tianrui grabbing him hard and comforting him in a low voice.
"It doesn't matter."
Chen Ping asked the three of them to stay aside, then strode back to where he was and sat down.
Seeing that Chen Ping was very understanding, Cao Lei raised his hand and asked someone to carry Dong Hu down.
"I wonder what kind of guarantee Hall Master Cao wants?" Chen Ping asked, looking at the blood-stained ground.
"If nothing else, just set up a written record and press your fingerprints to show that this matter is over."
The rules of Kowloon Hall have always been like this. This contract is like life and death. Everyone who comes must abide by this rule.
"Just that simple?"
Chen Ping was surprised. This was different from what he imagined.
"Easy?" Cao Lei smiled coldly, "Boy, I'm not afraid to tell you. With this handprint here, if you bite back, as long as you are still in Qianzhou, let alone Jiangxia Academy, Tianxiang Pavilion, or even the prefect's Yamen, I can do it
Turn you out!"
Cao Lei had founded Jiulong Hall here twenty years ago, and he knew all about the official ways, the chivalrous ways, and even the gutter rat ways.
Therefore, if Chen Ping and the others go back on their word, this fingerprint will become their life talisman.
There was still blood on his face, indicating that his words were definitely not false.
As soon as these words came out, the hall became depressed again.
Chen Ping was amazed in his heart, he didn't expect Jiulongtang's power in Qianzhou to be so great.
He remembered what was said in the anonymous letter, and suddenly felt blessed.
Although Jiulongtang is a Jianghu gang, looking at those records, it is obvious that it has some special transportation channels in various places.
And Cao Lei's swearing so firmly, doesn't it just confirm the previous speculation that they have interests in conveying to the government?
Dragons have the dragon path, and snakes have the snake path.
If you want to investigate people like Lingshu who are lurking in the dark, you will naturally need people who share the same path!
Seeing that Chen Ping didn't say anything for a long time, Cao Lei looked a little unkind.
"Why, you don't want to?"
"Of course not," Chen Ping came back to his senses, "It's just like what the hall master said, I don't think it's safe enough."
"Oh?" Chen Ping's idea aroused Cao Lei's interest and asked: "Do you have a better way?"
"As the old saying goes, all turmoil in the world is beneficial. The most trustworthy people are of course those who have common interests. Are you right?"
Cao Lei knew it at first glance, and met Chen Ping's eyes with a meaningful expression, "For example?"
Chen Ping straightened his expression and suggested: "To be honest, I have some business in hand, and I want to talk to the hall master. Is that okay?"
On normal days, who would look down on a young boy?
But what I saw today was what I heard every day, and Tianxiang Pavilion and the He family were in the hall. Cao Lei thought about it for a long time before speaking.
"What kind of business is it?"
"Tianxiangge delivers goods to various state capitals all year round. We are about to open a branch in Beijing. We are in need of people we can trust with confidence..."
Before he could finish speaking, Cao Lei interrupted: "Tianxiang Pavilion is making a lot of money every day, are you afraid that you can't find anyone?"
"What if we add the wine business?" Chen Ping asked with a smile.
"Drinks?" The second hall master was slightly startled and couldn't help but interrupt, "Can you do the liquor business?"
"Since you opened your mouth, you will naturally have a way with me." Chen Ping said seriously: "I wonder what Cao Tang wants to do?"
"I, He's Cloth Shop, can also hand over the transportation to various places." Although He Qingxuan didn't know what Chen Ping was planning, he chose to believe him unconditionally, so he opened his mouth and added another chip.
Of course, Cao Lei hopes that the more transportation business the better. Nowadays, there are more and more cousins in Kowloon, but the business is getting harder and harder.
But Chen Ping and others didn't know their background, so he was still a little worried.
He smacked his lips and thought for a long time before speaking.
"Well, I'll ask you three questions. If you can answer them, it won't be too late to discuss cooperation."