Chapter 148 - 148 148 Are You Born in the Year of the Dog

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148: Chapter 148: Are You Born in the Year of the Dog? 148: Chapter 148: Are You Born in the Year of the Dog? “If this isn’t good, you’re done for, making me come for a drink and then starting without me!” Bai Xiaofan grabbed a cup and said to the White Tiger, then downed it in one go. Instantly, a strong wave of alcohol rolled from his throat into his stomach. Following that, a rich and mellow fragrance slowly spread through his mouth and stomach, creating an intensely refreshing sensation. “Not bad, not bad, this is some good stuff. Come on, another cup!” While Bai Xiaofan spoke, he was ready to snatch the small wine jar from White Tiger’s hands. “This jug is mine!” White Tiger dodged decisively and then shouted towards the kitchen, “Uncle Tang, bring two more jugs of wine, and fry up a few small dishes while you’re at it!” A voice acknowledged from the kitchen, and shortly after, a man around sixty years old came out. “Tiger, you and your friend should drink more today. It’s been so long since you last came!” After putting down the wine jugs, Uncle Tang gave a couple of instructions, smiled warmly at Bai Xiaofan, and then went back to the kitchen to get busy. “I’ve grown up around here since I was young, always eating and drinking for free!” The White Tiger passed the wine jug to Bai Xiaofan, seeing the puzzled look on his face, he explained softly. Bai Xiaofan nodded, said nothing, and kept sipping from his cup, waiting for White Tiger to continue. “When I was very young, my parents died and no relatives were willing to adopt me. Uncle Tang took pity on me and called me over for meals, and after school, I’d help with odd jobs around the place! Uncle Tang had a daughter, named Tang Ying. We grew up together, and I liked her since we were little. I thought we would get married and have a happy family when we grew up. But I never expected that after graduating high school, she disappeared. We filed a police report, checked the surveillance, but there was no trace of her. We put out many missing person notices, but despite the years, I couldn’t find her anywhere! Even after I joined Long Ying and searched globally, there was still no sign of Tang Ying! Uncle Tang could have stopped doing business, but he said he was afraid that if Tang Ying came back, she wouldn’t have a home to return to, so he kept it open all this time! Whenever I have time, I come here to sit for a bit, order a couple of small dishes, drink some wine, as if to keep the old man company!” White Tiger said quietly to Bai Xiaofan while sipping his wine. These words had been pent up in his heart for many years, with no one to tell them to. In Long Ying, except for Vermilion Bird, he had no friends, but these weren’t words he could say to Vermilion Bird either, especially considering Vermilion Bird’s personality, which didn’t seem like he would listen to others. Even though he hadn’t known Bai Xiaofan for long or have a deep relationship, White Tiger felt that he was someone worth befriending during the time when Bai Xiaofan beat up Piao Nan and the others. The childhood sweetheart had gone missing... Hearing White Tiger’s words, Bai Xiaofan didn’t know how to respond. “Come on, let’s drink!” After contemplating for a while, Bai Xiaofan grabbed his cup and clinked it with White Tiger’s, both of them downing their drinks in one gulp. The two men drank cup after cup, and by the time Uncle Tang brought out the freshly fried dishes, each had already emptied a jug of wine. With no other choice, Uncle Tang brought over a few more jugs, since he was the brewer after all. Just then, another person walked into the small tavern, dressed in casual white clothes, carrying a small umbrella with a cartoon pattern on it. “You’re really here. This is the message from the higher-ups!” Vermilion Bird walked over to White Tiger and Bai Xiaofan, decisively took a seat, slid a tablet over to White Tiger, and began eating quietly. “Brother Bai, have a look. This is the person I want you to help me catch this time. This guy is ranked sixth on the international assassin leaderboard, ‘Mystery Ranking’, goes by Puro, a German. He’s come to Nanjiang City to steal a treasure, and this treasure is in the hands of Elder Su Zhenye of the Su family!” White Tiger glanced at the information on the tablet and then pushed it towards Bai Xiaofan, pointing at a picture of a big-bearded foreigner with sunglasses on the screen. Su Zhenye? Jewelry? Ranked sixth on the Mystic List? Bai Xiaofan felt that he had been duped by the treacherous Vermilion Bird. “Vermilion Bird, are you screwing me over here, that Piao Nan is known to be among the top ten of the Mystic List, probably just tenth, but this guy is sixth! What if I can’t beat him?” Bai Xiaofan pushed the tablet back in front of the Vermilion Bird. “No way, how could I possibly trick you? I know you have a special relationship with Miss Su from the Su family, if Puro succeeds, his grandfather will definitely be killed!” The Vermilion Bird chuckled slyly, analyzing the situation bit by bit for Bai Xiaofan. But no matter how Bai Xiaofan looked at him, he felt that the Vermilion Bird’s smile was full of cunning. “I’ve told you before, seeking his help is useless, this guy is nothing but a self-serving villain!” The Vermilion Bird rolled her eyes dismissively, murmuring softly. Dammit! Bai Xiaofan was feeling annoyed, what the hell is wrong with you? “Excuse me, are you born in the Year of the Dog? Bite me every time you see me?” Bai Xiaofan glared at the Vermilion Bird beside him. However, in response to Bai Xiaofan’s angry stare, the Vermilion Bird chose to ignore him, nearly causing Bai Xiaofan to choke with frustration. “Brother Bai, please help us out this time. Zhou Ya and I are in charge here in Jiang province, and Puro’s strength has already exceeded the two of us. We can’t always cry for help from headquarters!” The Vermilion Bird poured Bai Xiaofan a glass of wine, pleading earnestly. Bai Xiaofan really didn’t want to agree, but looking at the honest-looking man in front of him, he couldn’t bear to refuse. He found the Vermilion Bird quite likable; after a few drinks, he felt he was a pretty decent fellow. “Alright, for the sake of this glass of wine you poured me, I agree!” “Haha, I knew Brother Bai was the most loyal!” The Vermilion Bird laughed heartily, picking up his glass and clinking it with Bai Xiaofan’s. Just then, Bai Xiaofan’s phone rang. He took it out and saw it was a call from Su Shiqi. “Tomorrow’s birthday? Okay, I’ll definitely come... No need for you to pick me up, I can get there by myself, it’s not like I can’t find the place!” Su Shiqi told Bai Xiaofan that tomorrow was her grandfather Su Zhenye’s birthday, and he had invited many people. She wanted to invite him too but was afraid he would refuse, so she didn’t send an invitation rashly. “Playboy!” The Vermilion Bird muttered under her breath, angrily stabbing her chopsticks into an innocent, steamed little fish in front of her. “Damn it, stupid woman, what do you want? If you’re not satisfied, let’s just fight, why are you always nagging like this?” Bai Xiaofan couldn’t take it anymore, and with a ‘slap’, his phone was smashed on the table as he spoke aggressively. “I won’t fight you; I can’t beat you!” The Vermilion Bird shook her head slightly, then continued, “But that doesn’t change the fact that you’re a playboy!” Dammit, aside from Zhou Ya, no other woman had managed to get Bai Xiaofan this angry before? “Alright, alright, no more talking, let’s drink!” Seeing that Bai Xiaofan was caught in an awkward position, unable to step down, the Vermilion Bird quickly intervened, trying to defuse the situation. “Huh?” Bai Xiaofan decided not to argue with a woman anymore, as it would make him look petty. Just as he was about to drink, he suddenly furrowed his brows.

Chapter 148 - 148 148 Are You Born in the Year of the Dog

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