Tomb raiding: following the plot while tearing up the script

Wu Xie looked at the skinny guy kneeling in front of him, who perfectly fit the stereotypical image of a tomb raider, and nodded to the small teapot.

"So you are the guy my third uncle often mentions, the skinny guy who's good at finding auspicious burial sites and has amazing hand skills? My apologies for not recognizing you sooner."

Bullshit. He had only overheard Wu Sansheng cursing this guy for being lecherous, greedy, ruthless, using newcomers as cannon fodder, and having few fresh blood under his command. The only ones who could actually do anything were his few trusted confidants.

The newcomers mentioned here are not those who have just entered the industry, but rather those who have been accepted by the Wu family and become employees, and are potential future backbone members.

Ma Gan'er was still kneeling on the ground. Wu Xie was saying flattering things, but they sounded awkward no matter how you listened to them. Ma Gan'er's face twitched from the flattery, but he dared not say anything in anger.

He's talking a good game, but let me get up and say something first!

Getting up is out of the question. If you don't want to sit and listen, then kneel and listen.

The room was filled with silence.

This series of attacks, coupled with sarcastic remarks, left the leaders, who were prepared to deal with a hothead, looking at each other in bewilderment and inwardly complaining.

Incorrect information can be deadly!

This kid's no pushover!

And the way he dealt with Ma Gan'er and his men just now... I have to say, he truly deserves to be Wu Sansheng's chosen successor.

Tian Laoqi was happy to see Ma Gan'er's bad luck, but he never expected to be subdued so quickly.

This isn't what we expected. If this gets suppressed, all those things they did before won't come back to get them.

A bald man, a little over 1.9 meters tall with a muscular build, stood up. His fierce aura made him seem less like a tomb raider and more like someone who was robbing territory.

He clasped his hands in a very generous gesture towards Wu Xie, his muscles bulging with the movement. Whether it was effective or not was unknown, but the visual impact was undeniable.

"Young Master, Seventh Brother is a rough man and doesn't know anything. Please forgive him if he accidentally breaks any taboos later."

Wu Xie raised an eyebrow. "Oh, who's talking like that?"

The new employee encyclopedia for Little Teapot has been launched.

"This is Tian Laoqi. He is very skilled in external martial arts. Most of the men guarding our betting station are under his command. Don't let his rough appearance fool you, Old Tian is quick-witted and speaks very well. Third Master likes him very much."

Tian Laoqi's face darkened, and his sinister gaze swept over the small teapot without making a sound.

He has always relied on his appearance to create the image of a rough, uncouth, and brainless man, and many unsuspecting people have been fooled by his appearance.

Although these old rivals who have been together for decades know what's going on, this is the first time they've been directly called out like this.

The little teapot remained unfazed, its round, chubby face still beaming with a friendly smile.

It's none of your business. As long as I stay in the teahouse, I, Little Teapot, am fearless.

You won't dare touch me once we leave the teahouse, hehehe... I'll make you so angry...

Tian Laoqi secretly circulated his inner energy, maintaining excellent emotional control. When he looked up at Wu Xie, he once again displayed the bold and unrestrained demeanor of a chivalrous江湖豪气 (jianghu haoqi, a term referring to a chivalrous and unruly person).

"Young Master, you are the successor who has been 'approved' by Third Master. We have followed Third Master for more than ten years, so naturally we all respect you. You see, as soon as you send a message, none of us are left out, and we come running."

Little Teapot: Oh right, right, right! They've come all this way to see a joke!

He paused for a moment, glanced at the other heads of the family who were nodding in agreement, and then continued, still maintaining a respectful attitude.

“But look at this…” He gestured to the two men who were covering their ears and covered in blood, and who didn’t even dare to groan. Then he looked at the skinny guy who was still kneeling there with a livid face.

"We came here at the invitation of Young Master San to discuss our plans to make a fortune. You just came up here and started this whole thing without even asking what happened. It's upsetting to watch."

Wow~~

She really knows how to speak eloquently.

Look at what they're saying...

We are all veterans and confidants of Wu Sansheng.

They are all so obedient and respectful to you; they dare not disobey your orders.

And yet you, without even asking what happened, immediately turned against our own people.

That's not fair. If the brothers are disheartened, whatever they do next will be your problem.

This is the art of speaking. Look at those who agree and nod in agreement.

So all that talk about Ah Li by those two bastards, and the skinny guy pointing at him and cursing him, was just something we made up?

Wow, amazing!

Wu Xie was so angry he almost laughed. This occasion was really not suitable for him. He hadn't yet developed the skills of a seasoned veteran and couldn't be so shamelessly smooth.

"Wow, you mean you want your young master to have his right cheek brought in for symmetry after being slapped on the left cheek?"

Su Li suddenly spoke up.

Tian Laoqi, who was speaking righteously and eloquently, suddenly froze...

When did I say that?

"How could that be... Hehe... No, that's not true... It was just a joke..."

Tian Laoqi: Those damned, foul-mouthed idiots, they always see the same thing about everyone... Like master, like dog...

Magan'er: You're talking as if you weren't one of those who were just waiting to see the show...

"A joke?"

Wu Xie nodded, seemingly agreeing with what Tian Laoqi said.

"Whoosh... slap..."

"Well……"

This time, the sound of something cutting through the air didn't land on the floor in front of anyone, but instead embedded itself in flesh.

"Boom..."

His knee hit the ground, but Tian Laoqi reacted quickly, regaining his balance and landing on only one knee with a muffled groan.

"Boss!!!"

"Boss!!!"

"You little brat, you're asking for it!!!"

"Boom...boom...boom..."

The cheeky waiter, who was also dragged along by the foot, and who knelt in a neat row with the other rushing guys, groaning in pain: ...

Everyone:...

Who the hell is the brute here?

Wu Xie smiled and grabbed Su Li's hand that was holding the slingshot.

"I'm sorry, the child is still young and doesn't know how to take jokes seriously. Please forgive him, Lao Tian."

Tian Laoqi gritted his teeth and endured the pain, his forehead veins bulging. It was already quite remarkable that he could withstand this intense pain without losing too much face.

He regrets it now. Why did he have to stand up for Ma Gan? Was he out of his mind?

This brat acted without warning, striking without any warning whatsoever.

No wonder Ma Gan'er suddenly backed down.

When did peanuts become usable in this way?

This guy is weird!

"Young, Third Master, you...you..."

Hongmei's face turned ugly as she received a series of winks. In such a short time, everyone was kneeling on the ground. She wanted to turn around and leave, but she had to force a smile and smooth things over.

"What are you doing, Third Master? Peace brings wealth, peace brings wealth. These two idiots can't speak properly, you should train them properly in the future. You should at least apologize to this young master first, right?"