Free Web NovelChapter 2079: Chapter 2280: Do You Dare???
"Why are you all leaving Yun City?" When Hao Jian asked this, he glanced around at everyone, pausing briefly on each face, seeing their expressions of dissatisfaction mixed with reluctant submission, he knew his words had taken effect.
His thinking was simple. For the past two days, he’s been contemplating the matter with Gu Peng. How could he get Baldy to bring his men and assist him? He considered many plans, but they were overly contrived. Baldy might help once, but it’s uncertain he’d help again next time.
His connection with Baldy was merely to ensure that even after he leaves, Lin Dongyang maintains good relations with Baldy, thus resolving unnecessary troubles for Liang Xiaohan. So, it’s a long-term plan; if this relationship breaks after one or two uses, then why bother putting in so much effort?
Therefore, he pondered for a long time on how to deepen his relationship with Baldy so that Baldy would help with the matter concerning Gu Peng next Friday. He was quite troubled, but tonight provided a perfect opportunity, which suited him just fine.
Listening to Hao Jian’s words, everyone turned their gaze towards him, waiting for Hao Jian to provide a clearer answer.
"Brother Hao, what do you mean by this? Just speak plainly," Baldy, as the boss, looked at Hao Jian and spoke.
Upon hearing this, Hao Jian raised his eyebrows at him, giving him an inscrutable expression and gaze, then retorted, "Do you accept it or not? I have two medicines here, one for disagreement and one for agreement, so I need to apply the right one. If you agree, I’ll use the agreeable medicine; if not, I’ll use the disagreeable one."
Hao Jian’s words were sound, making it hard for Baldy to refute, but his brow furrowed as he began to seriously ponder Hao Jian’s words. If he were honest, he wouldn’t agree. Being uprooted from his turf without cause is unsettling—how could anyone agree?
But if he disagreed, these brothers would surely revolt again. They lack his reason, only thinking about avenging the Axe Gang, and he can’t bear to see his brothers hurt and shed blood.
Yet, he can’t utter a word of agreement, as he truly doesn’t agree, and can’t simply lie about accepting it. He’s torn, and so are his underlings.
They are even less agreeable than Baldy. They certainly don’t agree. Saying they accept after being bullied would mean sacrificing their manly pride, so they can’t utter such insincere words.
Everyone remained silent, not answering Hao Jian’s question. But Baldy’s thoughts were different; he wondered what trick Hao Jian had up his sleeve, awaiting Hao Jian to reveal everything.
Hao Jian understood his thoughts, so he just smiled, not intending to conceal his words. After a pause, he uttered something that surprised everyone.
"If I say that I can make you stay in Yun City and be free from the Axe Gang’s harassment, will you still leave?" Hao Jian suddenly looked serious as he faced Baldy, speaking with an air of effortless calm, as if what he said carried no pressure. At the same time, he looked straight into Baldy’s eyes.
Everyone was astonished upon hearing this. They thought Hao Jian was insane to say such a thing. How many people does the Axe Gang have? Can he really find a way to make the Axe Gang bypass them and not trouble them? Though everyone knew Hao Jian’s skills are outstanding, proven from previous encounters, a lone man, no matter how capable, couldn’t possibly contend with the vast Axe Gang.
Everyone looked at Hao Jian with an expression of disbelief, thinking he must be mad, playing them for fools by saying such things. If Hao Jian hadn’t saved them earlier, they might have started cursing him. Doing this at such a time was asking for ridicule on purpose.
All eyes turned from surprise to irritation towards Hao Jian, except for Baldy, who pondered as he looked at Hao Jian. Like his men, he believed there was no way one person could tackle a gang, especially since Hao Jian is just a student. How could a student possibly challenge a gang like the Axe Gang? He thought it was impossible.
Still, he wanted to hear what Hao Jian would say next, finding him intriguing. Even if he thought Hao Jian’s words were sheer fantasy, he wanted to listen further and see how far Hao Jian could take it.
"Want to hear?" Hao Jian asked.
Baldy didn’t speak but nodded. Hao Jian retorted, "Do you have the guts?"
Instantly, Baldy’s gang, who had been instructed to sit, rose in anger, staring daggers at Hao Jian. Though Hao Jian had saved them twice, thus earning some respect, there’s a tone to speaking, and Hao Jian queried their leader’s courage with just the sort of tone that irked them, instinctively standing up to refute him.
This reaction was in Hao Jian’s expectation, knowing they’d rise as soon as he spoke. He simply smiled, a foolish grin, adding to the confusion.
Then someone addressed Hao Jian, "Brother Hao, our boss calls you brother as a gesture of respect, and we admire you. You’ve done us a favor, but if you intend to insult our boss like this, then don’t blame us for disregarding friendship and taking action." freёwebnovel.com
Upon hearing this, Hao Jian merely smiled, while Baldy signaled to his underling with a look, angrily saying, "How rude, sit down immediately, or don’t blame me for being unkind."
For them, Baldy’s words were law—if he says sit, they sit. Though they had attitude, they obediently settled down. Then Baldy looked at Hao Jian again, thoughtful, and after a pause, said, "Dare! Why wouldn’t I dare!"
"Good!" Hao Jian smiled, that’s the courage he wanted, "Then arrange to meet Yellow Hair, and have him bring out the Axe Gang’s manager for a nice conversation!"
Hao Jian noticeably emphasized the ’nice’ when he mentioned having a conversation, making it unmistakably clear.
However, as soon as these words left his mouth, they sparked another tempestuous wave. What does it mean to bring the Axe Gang’s manager out for a nice talk? Isn’t this just asking us to commit suicide? They couldn’t match the Axe Gang’s strength. The Axe Gang had grown so much it’s occupying nearly a third of Yun City’s territory, while they were just a small group of a dozen people. At such a time, confronting the Axe Gang and expecting its manager to talk? That’s insanity.
Thus, their expressions shifted upon hearing this, any initial goodwill for Hao Jian vanished, replaced by disgust. They thought Hao Jian enjoyed boasting grandly without caution, speaking whatever came to mind without thought.
Even Baldy’s expression changed, showing a hint of displeasure, though he quickly hid it, looking at Hao Jian inquisitively, asking, "Brother Hao, are you serious about this?"
Hao Jian nodded, "I don’t like lying."
Baldy grew contemplative, "So what do you plan to do? Just arrange a meeting? What’s the next step? I want to hear a complete plan; I can’t risk my brothers’ lives lightly."
Hao Jian anticipated Baldy’s request, replying, "As long as you have the courage, I have a way to subdue the Axe Gang. Just a mere Axe Gang; I don’t regard them highly."
At this, everyone stared with widened eyes, even more than before. If Hao Jian’s previous talk was considered exaggeration, this seemed outright nonsense. He was merely a student, while the Axe Gang was a significant force in Yun City. He dared belittle the Axe Gang, calling them insignificant, making his words seem laughable to them.
Only Baldy started considering Hao Jian’s words thoughtfully.
Since interacting with Hao Jian, his skills had been impressive, and even as a student, he casually arranged for a VIP hospital room without hesitation, paying the costs, showing he isn’t someone ordinary.
Previously, Baldy wondered who Hao Jian truly was and why, despite merely being a student, he made an experienced man like Baldy unable to see through him, perplexing him.
But now, addressing Hao Jian’s recent remarks, he suspected he was boasting, yet simultaneously believed him to be serious.
