Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 37: Arrest by the Government
"Master, please stop hitting him. His small body can't handle it. Don't beat him to death."

Seeing that the man surnamed Qi was about to be beaten to death, Qu Shaoyang hurried forward to dissuade him.

This happened in broad daylight, in front of everyone. If someone was killed, you would be subject to lawsuit.

Especially since Shui Laowu has a special identity and participated in an uprising against the imperial court, who knows if there is any record of him in the government?

If someone ever digs up this old case, Shui Laowu’s life would be in danger.

There are many ways to deal with people like Qi Tiande. Beating him to death openly is a very bad strategy, which will hurt both sides and no one will benefit.

Lin Ruolan also reacted and hurried forward to persuade him.

Shui Laowu was not an impulsive person, so he stopped immediately.

"Take your people and get out of here immediately. From now on, don't come to Tonghe Inn again. Otherwise, I will beat you up every time I see you."

Qi Tiande was seriously injured. With the help of several thugs, he barely got up from the ground, then walked away in shame.

Seeing this, the waiters and guests in the inn burst into laughter. "Tou Zao, you are really awesome. It would be no big deal to beat a villain like that to death."

Everyone laughed and surrounded the water crow and went to the backyard to rest.

Qu Shaoyang looked at Qi Tiande's departing back and felt a little uneasy.

Will this person just give up? Will there be any more unexpected events next?
Qu Shaoyang thought about it and decided to quietly leave the inn and follow Qi Tiande and his gang from a distance.

The thugs helped Qi Tiande to the clinic, where they stayed for a long time and then went to a courtyard.

Qu Shaoyang waited outside the courtyard until dark, and seeing nothing unusual, he returned to the inn with peace of mind.

Nothing happened in the next few days. Qi Tiande stayed in the yard recuperating from his injuries and did not cause any noise.

Qu Shaoyang watched it for two days and felt that there was nothing wrong, so he just ignored it.

Shui Laowu and Qi Tiande should resolve their grudge by themselves. As a disciple, Qu Shaoyang just needs to do his best.

At Tonghe Inn, everyone enjoyed themselves eating and having fun.

Cui Fugui and his friends often frequented casinos. Sometimes, when they were lucky and won money in the casino, they would treat everyone to a big meal and drinks, and then go to a brothel to have some snacks and have fun.

If I lost money, I would go back to the inn and sleep till noon.

Although Qu Shaoyang looked down upon these people's behavior, he couldn't say anything. He just wanted to leave Anton and go back to Maoer Mountain to set up some business.

“Huzi, you are a thoughtful and serious kid, which is good.

I heard from Dongshan that you persuaded him to buy a house and land and live a good life.

Well, give me some time, I want to sell the inn, and then I will go with you." Lin Ruolan found Qu Shaoyang and said to him.

"Manager Lin, you are kidding, right? Such a big inn, the hard work of your parents, can you bear to give it up?"

Qu Shaoyang was surprised when he heard this. Tonghe Inn was doing a booming business and could make a lot of money a year. But Manager Lin actually wanted to sell the inn and follow them, the master and his apprentice?
"There's nothing I'm reluctant to give up. I'm a woman, and it's really hard for me to support this inn and deal with all kinds of people.

Coupled with the commotion caused by Mr. Qi, I was always uneasy.

What should I do if he comes again after you leave and no one supports me?
It would be better to transfer the inn. I will take the money and go with Dongshan to settle down in a place with beautiful mountains and rivers.

I don’t ask for great wealth and honor in this life, as long as I can live the rest of my life well with Dongshan.”

Shopkeeper Lin smiled gently, and his eyes were full of affection as he looked towards Shui Laowu.

"Lenghu'er, just listen to Manager Lin and let's stay for a few more days.

Going back from Andong, we have to go along the river and over the mountains. There are all kinds of wild animals on the road, as well as bandits and horse robbers. We must have more people and go together to take care of each other. I am worried about you going back alone, so we can go together in a few days. "Shui Laowu also advised.

Since the master had said so, Qu Shaoyang had nothing else to say, so he agreed to stay and wait for a few more days.

Now that you have decided to leave, some things should be settled.

In the evening, Shui Laowu led Qu Shaoyang to the yard where Qi Tiande was recuperating.

If Qi Tiande is not eliminated, he will always be a trouble.

Shui Laowu planned to go and check the situation first to find out the details, and then wait for Lin Ruolan to sell the inn. After they left Andong City, he would start to deal with Qi Tiande.

Unexpectedly, when the master and disciple sneaked into the yard in the middle of the night, they found that the yard was empty. Qi Tiande and his friends were not there.

The master and disciple thought about it and thought that Qi Tiande might have recovered from his injury and returned to Phoenix City.

"Let's go back first. I'll slowly ask Ruolan about the details of the Qi family, and then we can make plans."

This side was empty and there was no need to waste time, so the two of them went back immediately.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I reached the intersection of Jubao Back Street, I saw that the inside was brightly lit. Many soldiers were holding torches and banging on the door of the inn.

When Qu Shaoyang saw that something was wrong, he immediately pulled the water crow and hid in the shadows.

"Master, something doesn't seem right. Are these people coming for us?"

"I don't know, could it be that my identity has been exposed?

It shouldn't be like this. It's been nearly 20 years. I changed my name, so it shouldn't be possible for anyone to recognize me."

Shui Laowu was thinking about Hua Hun'er. Those people from that time had almost all died. It was impossible for anyone to recognize him. What had happened?

"No, I have to go back and see Ruolan, she's a woman, I'm afraid something might happen to her." Shui Laowu was worried about his beloved and was extremely anxious.

How could Qu Shaoyang let Shui Laowu out? If those officers and soldiers came for other things, it would be fine, but if they came just for Shui Laowu, wouldn't that be like walking into a trap?

"Master, Manager Lin has been running the inn for several years and nothing has gone wrong. I think there shouldn't be any problems this time.

Those people might come after you, and if you really go over there, Shopkeeper Lin won’t be able to explain himself.”

Shui Laowu was not a confused person, he was just worried and confused. Even though Qu Shaoyang tried to stop him, he did not insist.

The two hid in the dark and observed carefully. After a long time, the situation at Tonghe Inn gradually became quiet.

The two did not dare to be careless. After a long while, they heard that there was indeed no movement, so they carefully went around to the back street and climbed over the wall into the yard.

The inn had become quiet and most people were asleep. Only in the residence of Shopkeeper Lin was there still a candle lit.

The water crow came to the window carefully and knocked on the window frame three times gently.

The window was suddenly pushed open, and Shopkeeper Lin half-stuck out of the window. "Dongshan, you're finally back. Come in quickly."

Shui Laowu and Qu Shaoyang didn't go through the door, but jumped directly through the window into the house.

Then, Lin Ruolan extinguished the candle, and the room suddenly fell into darkness.

"Dongshan, you can't live here anymore. Someone has reported you to the government, saying you are a bandit or a gangster. The government has sent people to arrest you." Lin Ruolan said anxiously.

"Bandits, gangsters? Did those people who came here really say that?

Then there is nothing to worry about. Someone must have deliberately made a false accusation. " Qu Shaoyang was relieved when he heard this.

(End of this chapter)