My sister regretted sending me to the correctional facility.

On the fifth day.

Under my intentional or unintentional instigation.

Wei Liu's thinking softened somewhat.

He was no longer as resistant as before to taking Shen Zuo as his apprentice.

On the one hand, Wei Liu has witnessed Shen Zuo's sincerity during this period.

On the other hand, Shen Zuo, his underlings, and I took care of Wei Liu's business every day.

Wei Liu has already earned enough money to teach him some martial arts skills.

So on the fifth night.

The barbecue restaurant was about to close up shop.

Shen Zuo and I were among the last customers at the shop.

I've been eating barbecue every day lately, and it's really making me feel hot and bothered.

However, I also had my own ulterior motives.

If it were truly possible to get Shen Zuo to become Wei Liu's apprentice and learn some martial arts.

That would be a good thing for me too.

In the future, if we encounter similar unexpected events like the Five-Dragon Pattern, we will be prepared.

I can only count on Shen Zuo and his underlings.

Wei Liu came to our seats.

He moved a stool and sat down.

Shen Zuo and I looked at him and smiled.

"Boss Wei, regarding Shen Zuo's apprenticeship to you, should we give him a chance to try?"

I've said this many times.

Even if I didn't say I was tired of it.

Wei Liu is probably tired of hearing this.

Just when I thought Wei Liu would refuse as usual this time.

But I didn't expect it.

Wei Liu actually agreed.

He said, "I don't think much of Shen Zuo's skinny arms and legs. Let's talk about him when he builds up his arms and has muscles and strength."

Upon hearing this, both Shen Zuo and I smiled with delight.

Although Wei Liu did not directly state that he had taken Shen Zuo as his disciple.

However, a condition or threshold was set.

As long as Shen Zuo meets this standard, he can become Wei Liu's apprentice.

So Shen Zuo immediately said excitedly, "Master Wei! I'll be spending all my time at the gym starting tomorrow, and I'm determined to get myself in shape!"

Shen Zuo is quite loyal.

He also helped his underlings apply for opportunities to become apprentices.

Wei Liu glanced at the group of young people from the streets.

Yesterday they all had blonde hair, but today they've all dyed it back to their normal black hair.

From this point of view, Wei Liu could also see their sincerity.

So Wei Liu said calmly, "These skinny guys are so weak, I'm afraid they'll fall over if the wind blows them down."

Shen Zuo and I smiled with delight once again.

At that moment, I shouted, "Starting tomorrow, I'll cover all your gym memberships!"

Shen Zuo and the others looked at me with delight.

Everyone shouted in unison, "Boss is awesome!"

A happy smile appeared on my face.

Wei Liu, who was standing to the side, finally smiled after a long time.

He just looked at me calmly.

late at night.

Shen Zuo and his men dispersed.

I haven't left yet; instead, I'm still sitting in my spot with Wei Liu.

Wei Liu suddenly said, "Lu Yi, seeing you all reminds me of my old military career and my old comrades-in-arms."

I smiled, squinting my eyes: "Mr. Wei, getting nostalgic?"

Wei Liu laughed and said, "Just call me Lao Wei. You calling me Boss Wei sounds a bit like flattery to me, and I'm not used to it."

I laughed and asked, "Old Wei, what branch of the military were you in before?"

Wei Liu said, "The secret special forces unit was later forced to retire because he was shot in the arm."

The smile on my face slowly faded, replaced by a look of respect.

"You are a hero."

I raised my glass and gently clinked it against his.

Wei Liu laughed and said, "People often say that, but I don't consider myself a hero. A hero should die on the battlefield, not be wounded and hide in his hometown for the rest of his life."

I can somewhat understand Wei Liu's thoughts.

Everyone should have their own place to go and their own place to be buried.

It's just because of some special circumstances.

Wei Liu was forced to leave the place he was supposed to be.

I chatted with Wei Liu for another two hours.

The two talked until 3 a.m.

I can't remember how much we drank.

But I know that Wei Liu told me about a girl he had a crush on back then.

I asked him, "Where is the girl?"

Wei Liu replied that he was not worthy of the girl and dared not bother her any further.

I encouraged him to pursue the girl.

Wei Liu retorted sarcastically, "Why don't you go after Lin Xia?"

This time, we hurt each other.

This immediately silenced both sides.

However, despite the awkwardness, no one was angry.

It was too late.

We simply slept on a makeshift bed on the floor inside the barbecue restaurant.

The door was closed, and a mattress was laid out on the floor.

The two slept soundly, and the thunder roared, but neither woke the other.

......

Early in the morning.

Seven o'clock.

I was still feeling the effects of the alcohol when my phone rang and woke me up.

I answered the phone in a daze.

Gu Yao's voice came from the other end.

"Lu Yi, I have some bad news for you."

"Liu Chaoyang has been saved."

Upon hearing the name "Liu Chaoyang".

I suddenly snapped awake and plopped up from my cot.

"Liu Chaoyang is alive?!"

Upon hearing this news, I couldn't help but smile.

It's good to be alive!

We really want to let him die so easily!

Then I want to personally seek revenge on him.

That hope was dashed once again!

Where is Liu Chaoyang?

"Hospital."

"okay, I get it."

Gu Yao on the other end of the phone seemed to have guessed that I was planning to go to Liu Chaoyang.

She quickly said, "Lu Yi, Liu Chaoyang has woken up, but after waking up, Liu Chaoyang did something big!"

"whats the matter?"

A solemn expression appeared on my face, and an ominous premonition arose in my heart.

Gu Yao said, "He has submitted a pledge of allegiance to the Xia Tian Group, and the Xia Tian Group has accepted his pledge!"

"In short, Liu Chaoyang handed over everything he owned in exchange for the protection of the Xia Tian Group."

"Liu Chaoyang is now a member of the Xia Tian Group!"

At that moment, my eyes widened instantly.

His tone was filled with disbelief.

"You mean, he's become part of the Summer Group?"

"Yes, it's the Xia Tian Group you're thinking of, the Xia Tian Group owned by Lin Xia's father!"

I heard Gu Yao's voice on the other end of the phone, filled with joy and excitement.

This puzzled me somewhat, why Gu Yao brought this up.

Why am I so happy?

Before I could even ask a question...

Gu Yao couldn't wait to speak.

"Not only that, but Liu Chaoyang's joining the Xiatian Group was not approved by Lin Xia's father, but by Lin Xia herself who personally signed the contract!"

The words fell.

I stood there, completely stunned, like a stone.

If the phone weren't so expensive, I would have held it tightly.

Otherwise, by now, my phone would have fallen to the ground.

Lin Xia actually agreed to let Liu Chaoyang join the Xia Tian Group!

Liu Chaoyang is my enemy.

She protected my enemy!

My mind was in complete turmoil, and my head was a complete mess.

Why did Lin Xia do this?

Is this what she truly wanted to do?

Or was she forced into it?

I have no way of knowing.

Perhaps I should call Lin Xia now and ask her myself.

I can then find the answer.

But for some reason, I became scared and didn't dare to make the call.

Perhaps it's a deep-seated fear within me.

I'm afraid I'll get an answer that I can't accept.