The Lamborghini sped quickly out of Liangju Bay and stopped at the entrance.

Feng Yang suddenly turned to Ye Xiao, his previous brotherly warmth replaced by a cold smirk, "Ye Xiao, your skills are indeed impressive, but don't forget, this is Bird City."

Ye Xiao was not at all surprised by the sudden change in Feng Yang's attitude; in fact, he felt this was the most appropriate response.

"Heh, so what?" Ye Xiao didn't even glance at Feng Yang.

Seeing Ye Xiao still so arrogant, as if he feared neither heaven nor earth, Feng Yang's most hated expression appeared on Ye Xiao's face. Furious, Feng Yang glared at Ye Xiao and said, "I suppose you've had dealings with Jiang Miaoke, so you should be aware of Bird City's eight great families. The power of these families is beyond your imagination."

"Oh!" Ye Xiao responded simply.

Feng Yang saw Ye Xiao's casual 'Oh' and was seriously displeased with his attitude, but he really couldn't do anything to Ye Xiao, grinding his teeth in frustration.

At that moment, Ye Xiao opened the car door, smiled at Feng Yang, and said, "Don't get so angry; it's not good for your health. As for the eight great families, heh, I really haven't paid them much mind. I walk my own path, and as long as no one comes to stir up trouble, I won't throw them into an abyss."

"You..." Feng Yang, shaking with anger at Ye Xiao's words, was powerless to do anything to him.

In the past, Feng Yang took pride in beating up anyone who dared to cross him. Now, in a fight, Ye Xiao could have him crying out in pain with just a finger; they were simply not on the same level.

Ye Xiao closed the car door for Feng Yang and walked directly towards the taxi stand. He knew that Feng Yang wouldn't be kind enough to give him a ride. And Feng Yang's reason for leaving with him was simply to intimidate Ye Xiao, which he had already done, making Feng Yang even more upset now.

Watching Ye Xiao leave, Feng Yang harbored a deep-seated hatred and vowed to trample Ye Xiao underfoot one day.

Ye Xiao quickly hailed a taxi and left Liangju Bay, heading straight for the State Hospital.

Although it was already afternoon, the flow of people at the State Hospital hadn't decreased at all; after all, it was the most famous hospital in Chu City, with the most renowned physicians.

Yan Luo was quite relaxed at that time. Although his mother had just undergone surgery last night and had barely escaped the critical period today, he no longer needed to care for her himself. Ye Xiao had hired four high-level nurses for Yan Luo's mother, with two of them attentively taking care of her.

Yan Luo sat on the sofa in the hospital room, watching his mother who had fallen into a sweet sleep, as well as the two nurses bustling about. Then he observed the sofa, the TV, the floor, the walls – none of which should be something a person like him could enjoy. He had heard from these nurses that the usual occupants of such rooms were either high-level provincial officials or extremely wealthy nobles; ordinary people couldn't even afford the exorbitant hospitalization fees.

Yan Luo was deeply moved, knowing that if it hadn't been for Ye Xiao, he might never have had the chance to enter such a high-quality hospital room in his life. Although it was a hospital room, he frankly felt it was even better than his own home conditions.

As for Ye Xiao, Yan Luo felt nothing but gratitude. He was also a person of integrity, but if he were in Ye Xiao's shoes, would he have acted the same way? Yan Luo really wasn't sure, perhaps not.

"Sigh!" Yan Luo let out a sigh. Ye Xiao had helped him greatly, and he was moved and grateful. Yet, sometimes he wondered if it were possible for him to own a home like this high-level hospital room environment in his lifetime?

While Yan Luo was lost in his thoughts, suddenly there was a gentle knock on the hospital room door.

A nurse immediately stood up to open the door.

"Mr. Ye, you've arrived," the nurse greeted the visitor politely when she saw who it was.

Hearing the nurse's words, Yan Luo immediately stood up and quickly walked to the door of the room; sure enough, it was Ye Xiao who had come.

"Brother Xiao!" When Yan Luo saw Ye Xiao again, he immediately said.

Ye Xiao smiled and said, "I had nothing going on this afternoon, so I came over. Is Auntie resting?"

"Yes, my mom is asleep. The doctor said that resting more will help with her recovery," Yan Luo said.

Ye Xiao said, "Then let's not stay here, if there's nothing else, let's go for a walk. I'm bored anyway."

Immediately, Yan Luo nodded and said, "Okay."

Thus, in order not to disturb Yan Luo's mother's rest, Ye Xiao and Yan Luo left the hospital room.

"How are things? Is there anything inconvenient? If so, just say it, and let the hospital take care of it," Ye Xiao said to Yan Luo with a smile.

As they walked, Yan Luo said to Ye Xiao, "Everything is great, Brother Xiao. Thank you."

"Why say that again? Are 'thank you' the only words in your dictionary?" Ye Xiao teased.

Yan Luo's face turned red, and he said, "Brother Xiao, once Mom's condition improves a bit, we should move her to a standard ward. It will be much cheaper. I heard from the workers that this is the best room in the State Hospital, and the cost is frighteningly high. We're not high-level people; why should we stay here?"

"What nonsense you're talking." Ye Xiao became visibly dissatisfied upon hearing Yan Luo's words and looked at him sternly, saying, "As your mother's son, it's not about being frugal. It's about providing an environment for your mother to live out her years comfortably. Material satisfaction might be conventional, but have you ever considered that as a mother, she has wasted everything on you? Have you ever enjoyed material satisfaction? Why can others live the good life, why can they live in villas and mansions, and why when they're ill, can they stay in the best wards? Why can't you give your mother those same pleasures?"

"I..." Yan Luo was at a loss for words hearing what Ye Xiao said. Indeed, why couldn't he? It was his own lack of capability, but also his failure to honor his mother. Looking at Ye Xiao, he said with a sense of helplessness, "Brother Xiao, of course, I want my mother to have a good life, but I'm just not cut out for it. Others might have high education or special skills. I have been in the military for years, and all I'm good at is fighting. I really have nothing else to offer, and it's too late to learn anything new. I thought being a security guard was alright, but now I've been let go. I really feel like my future is bleak."

"You do have a special skill," Ye Xiao suddenly said to Yan Luo with a smile.

Yan Luo was puzzled upon hearing Ye Xiao's words. He had a special skill that he himself was unaware of?

"Brother Xiao, stop joking. How much worth I have, don't I know best?" sighed Yan Luo and said, "I really am useless."

"Your fist is your strength; the years you've spent in the military are your strength. How can you say you have no strengths?" Ye Xiao said, "Although it seems like the world no longer values brute strength, in reality, it still does. When you reach a certain status, you'll need to resolve things in the most primal way."

"But now, when looking for a job, nobody will ask if you can fight," said Yan Luo.

Ye Xiao replied, "Of course, there are."

"What?" Yan Luo was even more puzzled, having never heard of fighting as a job.

With a chuckle, Ye Xiao said, "Hong Company!"

"Hong Company?" Yan Luo was momentarily taken aback, quickly looking at Ye Xiao and saying, "Brother Xiao, do you mean for me to join the company and scrape by?"

"Remember, in any industry, it's only the few at the top of the pyramid who enjoy the finest things in life. As for the lower-level guys, it's the same in every industry: they work hard and get little thanks." Ye Xiao said with a smile, "With your fighting skills, I think you can quickly make a name for yourself within Hong Company. Of course, this path isn't exactly honorable, but the one advantage is it pays quickly."

Fast money!

Yan Luo's heart was tempted by Ye Xiao's words. What he lacked now wasn't safety but money. As vulgar as it sounded, money was always the most important thing, no matter when.

Just like with Yan Luo's mother, who was seriously ill, without money, let alone the State Hospital, even a small clinic would turn a blind eye. Now wasn't the time for medical ethics; it was a time for money.

"But I don't know anyone from Hong Company. Suddenly joining their company, it would be hard to gain their trust," Yan Luo said, tempted by Ye Xiao's words but also considering this crucial point.

Ye Xiao laughed heartily and replied, "Coincidentally, I know someone. I think he can easily get you into Hong Company, and with your abilities, you can quickly rise within."

Eagerly, Yan Luo asked, "Oh? Brother Xiao, who are you talking about?"

"Wu Shengchang!" Ye Xiao said.

"Wu Shengchang?" Yan Luo truly hadn't heard the name Wu Shengchang before and asked, "Brother Xiao, who is Wu Shengchang?"

"You don't know the name Wu Shengchang?" Ye Xiao was a bit surprised. Wasn't the name Wu Shengchang famous enough in Jinling District? But quickly, Ye Xiao realized that the people in Jinling District knew the name Sixth Master Wu, but how many knew his real name? So Ye Xiao immediately said to Yan Luo, "It's the Sixth Master Wu you all talk about."

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