Chapter 59: This Body Risks Danger for a Beauty

  This was not the first time Jiang Daya had taken on a job from Bai Keshu. Jiang Daya, also known as Jiang Youwei, was infamous for his ruthless fighting style and dirty tactics. At the age of 30, he had bitten off an opponent's finger and swallowed it whole during a fight. From then on, Jiang Daya's reputation spread far and wide, earning him some notoriety in the city of Sicheng. However, he was just a hoodlum who had long since left the gangster circle behind, and although he didn't bother those arrogant young punks, he also didn't take them seriously. At 33 years old, Jiang Daya had already passed the stage of relying on fighting to make a living. He had gathered a group of ruthless thugs under his wing, taking on odd jobs, extorting money from Buddha-like figures, and collecting protection fees while lounging at home, enjoying a comfortable life.

  It's already late at night, and there are still people crying and begging me to take their money. This life is really good, I wouldn't even trade it for being an emperor. Jiang thought to himself with glee. He couldn't even remember how many times he had taken on business from that white-collar worker, anyway this spendthrift wasn't a good guy. Almost every time, it was asking him to find someone to cooperate and pretend to be a hero saving the beauty, or threatening other women or their men, in order to help him succeed. Each time, he only needed to send out three or four little brothers, and 40,000-50,000 yuan would easily enter his pocket. This time seemed a bit different, this kid actually took out 100,000 yuan at once, the only requirement was that he personally lead the big team to take action. Not giving face to anyone else, but also couldn't not give face to Mr. Money, right? Doing things is all about reputation, taking money means doing business. Just as he led the big team of brothers to crash into the target, this kid suddenly said to settle a few more small matters, and the price would double. Damn, with money to be made, it's not like I'm an idiot, agreed.

  Jiang Dàyá, with his long face and flower-patterned shirt, looked like a roughneck. He led a group of thugs who dressed in a way that made it obvious they were up to no good. They strode up to Xue's face. Jiang Dàyá picked at his nose, looked up at the sky, and said: "So you're the ones who've been causing trouble with Bai Dashao? Let's go, what are you waiting for? Go out and get some exercise. Later on, things might get too intense, and we can't have the two kids getting involved. We can't let people say we're not decent, bullying children."

  Xue Xiangzheng was worried, Chen Fosheng called out the name of the hospital, he just remembered that Liu Ying'er worked in this hospital, wasn't she? He wondered if he would run into her. His heart was itchy and tangled, hesitating whether to go look for her or not, even sneaking a peek would be good.

  Xue Xiang is a bachelor who has never had much experience with women in his life. He doesn't have any experience, but at least he should have some masculine spirit and dare to take action. However, when it comes to romance, he becomes timid and hesitant, completely unlike his usual generous and bold self. It's really frustrating to see him being so wishy-washy like a woman. Unfortunately, this is just his personality, and in pursuing girls, he can be described as "admiring from afar but never making a move, having a bold appearance but being thin-skinned, losing courage when seeing the one he likes, and fearing ridicule when seeking love".

  To love and to hate, how difficult it is!

  Xue Xiang held the little guy, and the two little people in his heart were fighting fiercely. One said: Go on, fight, what are you afraid of? Another said: They're already engaged, if it wasn't for having someone in mind, this era can't force marriage, right? Don't lose face. After a fierce battle, the romantic knight finally won, Xue Xiang had made up his mind and was about to go find Liu Yue'er when he was interrupted by Jiang Daya's loud voice.

  "Get out!" Xue Xiang was fed up with these little rascals and big hoodlums. In the past few months, he didn't know how many blind dates he had been on, and there were too many small and large hooligans in this city besides the Four-Nine gangsters. No wonder the leader started cracking down soon after taking power - these thugs were really too rampant, daring to openly come to the hospital to cause trouble.

  Jiang Daya was furious, but there were even more outrageous ones. He didn't even bother to take a look at the situation in front of him. He opened his mouth, ready to scold, but his upper and lower lips couldn't close together, revealing a full set of yellow teeth. The black hole of a black lacquer handgun was pointing directly at his brow, Jiang Daya recognized this type of gun, the famous 54-style, absolutely authentic. Jiang Daya's teeth chattered: "Big, big brother, let's talk it out, don't be rash, quickly put it away, don't accidentally fire." He didn't know where he got the gun from, if things went wrong, he'd become a fugitive. Fighting with this kind of person would only lead to trouble, Jiang Daya's heart was already retreating.

  Jiang Daya was a daredevil, willing to fight and kill, but when his own life was threatened, he became just as afraid of death and had to swallow his pride. He was living a comfortable life, why would he risk losing his life for 180 yuan? It wasn't worth it. If he were facing the police with guns, he could still try to put up a tough front to win the admiration of his younger brothers. At most, he would be arrested, but the police would follow procedures and wouldn't easily open fire. After a few days in jail, he would come out again as a local hero, and his reputation would soar. But the person holding the gun now was just a young punk, Jiang Daya didn't dare show any dissatisfaction. This young man had hot blood, was reckless, and loved to fight, and in a fit of rage, he might do something shocking.

  "Get out, do I need to tell you twice?" Xue Xiang pointed at the expressionless Bai Keshu and said to Jiang Daya, who was swaying his body: "Take him away when you leave, it's a bit of trouble, help me fix him up. However, I don't have any money to give you." The muzzle of the gun in his hand kept adjusting its aim, drawing circles on everyone's body, as if looking for someone to take action against. This handgun in his hand was called M20, also known as a modified version of the 54, renamed when it was exported to Vietnam. Xue Xiang was also a gun enthusiast, and since he got his hands on this handgun, he cleaned and wiped it every day, carrying it with him at all times. When Kang Tong and the others found out that Xue Xiang had a handgun, they were extremely envious - which man doesn't love guns? Xue Xiang had a whole box of bullets, several hundred rounds, and no one cared how he used them. Seeing that several people were eager to try it out, he also let them fire a few shots, satisfying their cravings.

  "I knew it, I knew it. This kid didn't look right from the start. Alright then, let's go." Jiang Daxin breathed a sigh of relief and picked up Bai Keshu, who had been scared pale, like a small chicken, and led everyone in a rapid retreat.

  "Big Tooth Brother, I'm your employer, how can you collect debt from me?"

  "Cut the crap, is your money more powerful than someone else's gun? It's weird that you're so unlucky. Who isn't a scammer? Anyway, it's all just a swindle. You agreed to double the price, but now you dare to welch on the deal? I'll break your bones!"

  "Hey, easy, easy, it hurts, it hurts!"

  ………….

  Xue Xiang borrowed an excuse to go to the toilet and came to the duty room to ask about Liu Ying'er's whereabouts.

  The duty room is located at the corner of the first floor hall, with three dialogue windows, which is convenient for patients to inquire about department information and doctors. Xue walked up to the window on the left and knocked on the counter.

  In the ward, a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl was hiding under the bed to read "Dream of Red Mansions". Reading this book also required taking risks. The girl's name was Yang Mei, and she was a nurse at the Central Hospital. Usually, she would secretly read in her own room, but today she saw an exciting part and couldn't help herself, so she brought it to the hospital and hid under the desk to sneak a peek. She was completely absorbed in her reading when someone interrupted her, but she remained calm and composed, after all, this had already happened countless times today and she was used to it. She raised her oval face with a smooth complexion and asked: "Which doctor do you want to see? Which department?"

  Xue Xiangdao: "Liu Yuaner, nurse."

  "Are you here for a medical checkup?" Yang Mei's face showed surprise.

  Xue Xiangqi said: "Can't find anyone?"

  "Others have succeeded, but you're not going to make it. You don't focus on your work and treat our hospital like a playground. Let me tell you, you don't stand a chance, she already has a fiancé." Yang Mei had seen many young men like him who came to the hospital under the pretext of seeking medical attention, but actually asked about the beautiful nurses, especially Liu Yue'er, who received the most attention. Normally, patients should just ask the doctors, why bother asking the nurses? As soon as she heard that Xue was inquiring about Liu Yue'er, Yang Mei categorized him as one of them.

  As expected, the beautiful woman had many suitors. I didn't know what kind of person her fiancé was, but he had won her heart and she was engaged to him. Xue Xiang understood her implication and didn't explain himself, pretending: "I'm his neighbor, there's an urgent matter at her home, and they asked me to find her."

  "Oh no, it must be Dabao's illness again, we have to rush him over for an injection. But Ying'er has gone abroad for exchange studies, what can we do? Unless you hurry back and bring the person over." Yang Mei is a close sister of Liu Ying'er, so she knows her family situation.

  Xue Xiangdao: "No, no! Don't be in a hurry, it's a guest at their house, I'll come over and call her back home to entertain the guest."

  Yang Mei patted her chest, took a deep breath and scolded: "You scared me to death, can't you just say it all at once? If it's really something big, then we're in trouble. Before Ying Er went to Qin Tang, she specifically told me to take care of Da Bao, I..."

  "What's that? Where is she going?" Xue Xiang stretched out his hand through the window and grabbed her arm, shouting.

  "What are you doing? You're hurting me, let go! If you don't let go, I'll call for help!" Yang Mei was startled and dropped her book on the ground, staring at Xue Xiang in terror.

  At this time, Xue Xiang was terrified a million times more. Qin Tang, you're dead! How could I have forgotten such a big thing?! Xue Xiang realized her mistake, loosened her grip and said: "Sorry, I'm too excited, when did Liu Yinger leave, how long will she be gone?"

  Yang Mei rubbed the place where he had grabbed her, a bruise was visible, and it hurt so much that she wanted to cry. She glared at Xue Xiang and scolded: "What's wrong with you? I say something and you get excited? Excited, you wipe your hand on the wall by yourself, what do you mean by bullying me?"

  "Quickly tell me where she's gone, I have an urgent matter to find her, it's a matter of life and death." Xue was now like a fierce tiger in his heart, and couldn't care about smelling the roses.

  Yangmei saw that he was serious, and didn't dare to delay: "The hospital where she studies is called Luobei Q People's Hospital. What's the hurry to find her? This place is at least 400 miles away from Qin Tang, you can't even make it in time. What's going on, tell me, let me... Ah, ah, why did you leave, burning bridges, what kind of person are you?"

  Xue Xiang's heart was filled with anxiety, today was already July 26th, he clearly remembered that the Qin Tang earthquake would occur on July 28th at 3:42 am, less than thirty hours from now. He had also thought about doing something before the earthquake arrived, but it gave him a headache and he didn't think he could be of any help. Firstly, he was powerless to stop the earthquake, even if he were an Amazon butterfly with broken wings, he couldn't stop this natural disaster that could destroy the earth. Secondly, he couldn't announce to the outside world that Qin Tang would have an earthquake at a certain time, no one would believe him and they would think he was crazy or a counter-revolutionary trying to disrupt social stability. Lastly, he had thought about reporting to the authorities as soon as the earthquake occurred, but he was in Beijing, how could he convince them? He couldn't just go to Qin Tang himself, he wasn't that great. Gradually, he forgot about it. Today, suddenly learning that his crush was in danger, he couldn't sit still, even if it meant risking his life, he had to go to Qin Tang and bring her back before the earthquake occurred.