492: Chapter 492: A Deep Kiss 492: Chapter 492: A Deep Kiss Tuoluo was considered one of the better local gangsters in the civilian area of the Western Suburbs, effectively a minor tyrant in this territory.
He owned several KTVs and bars, as well as a few hotels and bath centers; his assets were quite decent.
Of course, the consumer spending level here could not compare to that of other places.
When Tuoluo received a call from his trusted subordinate, learning that his younger brother had been beaten and extorted for a ransom of 100,000 for the release, his rage skyrocketed, consumed with anger.
Wasn’t this a slap in Tuoluo’s face?
To think that someone dared to beat up his underling on his own turf and had the audacity to extort him—Tuoluo couldn’t swallow this insult.
If he didn’t retaliate, how could he continue to operate?
Therefore, Tuoluo immediately gathered his underlings and marched imposingly towards the Orphanage.
“Boss,” Green Hair Monster saw Tuoluo approaching with a large group and a cold smile instantly appeared on his face.
The moment Tuoluo entered, he took in the situation, his expression turned frosty, and with a wave of his hand, his underlings surrounded Tangyu and the others.
Tuoluo’s gaze settled on Xu Hu, pointing at him and coldly commanded, “Release my people.” His tone brooked no room for question.
Xu Hu smirked, looking at Tuoluo and said, “So you’re Tuoluo?”
Tuoluo replied, “I am Tuoluo.
Knowing it’s me and still daring to touch my underling, you’ve got some guts.
You seem like you’re also from the streets.
Don’t hesitate to tell me your name, let’s see if I, Tuoluo, have heard of you.
You dare to lay hands on my people and even ask me for money, today you owe me an explanation.”
“I, Xu Hu, don’t owe anyone an explanation.
Your people dare to collect a protection fee of 100,000 here, even from the Orphanage.
If you’re out in the world ignoring all the rules of the underworld, do you really have the face to call yourself a boss?” Xu Hu pointed at Tuoluo’s nose and said.
“Hmph, what bullshit code of the underworld.
You don’t have the standing to act tough on my turf.
Since it’s come to this, there’s nothing to discuss.
Attack,” Tuoluo snorted coldly.
Xu Hu’s eyes widened, a strong murderous aura spreading across his face, glaring at Tuoluo like a raging King Kong, “Looking to die, are you?”
Taken aback by such a powerful aura, Tuoluo nearly stepped back.
His brow furrowed, and upon seeing Xu Hu, ideas flashed through his mind.
His face changed, somewhat astonished, and he looked at Xu Hu, “You’re Brother Hu?”
“In the Eastern District, is there a second person named Xu Hu?” Xu Hu said.
It really was Brother Hu.
Tuoluo’s knees went weak, and his face paled dramatically; he cursed Green Hair Monster in his heart, for provoking such a person as Brother Hu.
How could he, a minor local thug, dare to provoke such an important figure?
At this moment, Tuoluo wished he could slap Green Hair Monster dead—having brought such a god of death upon him.
Tuoluo didn’t dare to doubt Xu Hu’s words.
He had seen Xu Hu once before and had seen photos of him, so there was some recognition; now that it was mentioned, he remembered everything.
The man before him was Brother Hu, the human tank who recently rose to fame, known as the War God, undefeated in battle, an invincible force who could take on a hundred single-handedly.
“Damn it, are you blind?
Not even recognizing Brother Hu, you deserve to be beaten, and you still have the gall to come tell me about it?
I really want to slap you dead,” Tuoluo glared at Green Hair Monster and said.
Green Hair Monster was completely dumbfounded.
He had, of course, heard of Brother Hu’s name; anyone who hadn’t wasn’t truly part of the underworld.
He never imagined that the person he had provoked was the notorious Brother Hu.
Following a scolding from his boss, he almost wished for death.
Could it be that he didn’t check the calendar before leaving the house today?
How could he have angered such an untouchable Bodhisattva?
How could this old man know Brother Hu?
It was as if someone could choke to death on water even if lying on their back.
After scolding his minions, Tuoluo also swept his gaze over them, “Pick up your things quickly and move aside,” he ordered.
Having taken care of that, Tuoluo then turned to Xu Hu with a respectful expression, “Brother Hu, my vision has failed me; I couldn’t recognize Mount Tai and failed to identify you on sight.
These matters were all caused by my underlings acting on their own.
I hope you, a great person, can overlook the actions of us lesser ones.
Please let them go.
I’m truly sorry for today’s incident, Brother Hu.”
Xu Hu let go of Green Hair Monster and said, “He wanted 100,000 just now.”
Tuoluo immediately nodded, “100,000, I’ll pay it.”
“Not to me, to the director,” Xu Hu shook his head.
“Yes, yes, to the director.
I’ll have someone send the money over immediately.
When these underlings get back, I’ll make sure they are severely disciplined and schooled.
They absolutely won’t cause any more trouble at the Orphanage, and I assure you nothing like this will happen again.” Tuoluo nodded subserviently.
He wanted to survive a few more years, and certainly didn’t want to be taken out by Brother Hu.
Now that he had angered such a formidable figure, his only option was to accept defeat.
“Get out of here,” Xu Hu said.
“Yes, yes, we’re leaving,” Tuoluo said.
After speaking, he hurriedly led his people away, tails between their legs.
Only then did the Orphanage return to peace.
The director was somewhat pleased and excited by the outcome, finally able to stop living in fear and anxiety.
“Clap, clap, clap!”
The workers and craftsmen also spontaneously erupted into applause, looking at Tangyu and the others with eyes full of admiration and approval.
The director, with tears rimming his eyes, eagerly grasped Tangyu’s hand, “Tangyu, you’ve saved our Orphanage once again.
I don’t even know what to say.”
“There’s no need to say anything, Director.
These were just some small deeds I had to do.
We’re all family here; no need to be so formal with me,” Tangyu said.
“Haha, all family, all family,” the director laughed joyfully, his gaze then turning to Liu Shanshan, who had lowered her head slightly.
The mention of ‘family’ seemed to make Liu Shanshan’s heart race.
“Tangyu, brother, we’ll head back first then,” said Xu Hu.
Tangyu nodded without insisting they stay, “Then off you go.”
The director said, “It’s already noon; why don’t you stay for lunch with us?
Though we don’t have much to offer, ha ha.”
“No need, Director, we actually have some other matters to attend to, so we need to get going,” replied Xu Hu.
After seeing off Xu Hu and the other two men, the director led Tangyu and Liu Shanshan to a resting pavilion.
After a casual chat, the director said he’d go check the kitchen and took that opportunity to leave.
“Tangyu, thank you,” Liu Shanshan said.
Tangyu shook his head with a smile and looked at Liu Shanshan, “Why are you being so formal with me?
I don’t like you being so polite.”
Liu Shanshan looked at Tangyu.
How she wished she could drop the formalities with him, but what right did she have to do so?
At this thought, Liu Shanshan couldn’t help shaking her head.
She was so close to Tangyu, yet why did she feel he was still out of reach?
This feeling troubled her deeply.
The two stood there, the cozy atmosphere now tinged with awkwardness.
“Let’s just walk around a bit,” suggested Liu Shanshan, breaking the silence.
“Sure,” Tangyu nodded.
The two started wandering aimlessly around the grass outside the pavilion, an area where children played, their traces still evident on the ground.
Liu Shanshan’s gaze seemed distant, her mind perhaps preoccupied.
Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through her foot, which gave way, and she toppled forward.
“Ah!” In her panic, Liu Shanshan regained her senses and let out a yelp.
Tangyu immediately lunged to catch her, wrapping his arms around Liu Shanshan, who instinctively clutched at him.
With his pull, she sprang back like a coiled spring, and their lips met in a sudden kiss.
Frozen as if struck by lightning, both were stunned on the spot.
Liu Wushuang’s eyes bulged, her body went rigid, as if thunderclaps echoed in her mind.
Yet this sensation quickly turned into a tingling languor—it was what she had longed for.
Regaining her composure, Liu Shanshan closed her eyes, waiting for Tangyu’s affection.
Liu Shanshan’s delicate appearance greatly stirred Tangyu, and having already kissed her, he found it hard to let go.
After a brief hesitation, Tangyu shifted from accidental to intentional kisses, and Liu Shanshan tentatively responded.
Her face flushed rapidly, her body softened into his embrace, and they clung to each other tightly, becoming entangled in a passionate union that seemed to release all the love in their hearts.
Not far away, the director stood with a meaningful smile, nodding in approval, “Seeing them like this really makes me happy.
Shanshan has found herself a good match.
This must be the blessing she has cultivated in her lifetime.”
“Director Grandpa, we’re back.”
“Ah, there’s Brother Tangyu and Sister Shanshan!”
“Huh, what are Brother Tangyu and Sister Shanshan doing?
Are they kissing?”
“Wow, Brother Tangyu and Sister Shanshan are here!
Director Grandpa, what are they doing?
Why are they biting each other’s mouths?
Are they fighting?”
While Tangyu and Liu Shanshan were lost in their passionate embrace, the children returning from school burst into the yard, cheerfully chattering.
They quickly noticed Tangyu and Liu Shanshan in their intimate moment, and their innocent voices filled the air.
Hearing this, Liu Shanshan immediately pushed Tangyu away, her face reddening like the sunset in autumn, as if it could drip water.
Tangyu, on the other hand, seemed lost in the moment.
“Don’t disturb Brother Tangyu and Sister Shanshan; come over here,” the director said with a laugh, leading the children into the house.
Liu Shanshan tried to calm herself down and looked at Tangyu somewhat awkwardly, “I’m sorry, I—”
“I’m the one who should apologize; I took advantage of you,” Tangyu said with a smile, his heart fluttering at the sight of Liu Shanshan’s lovable appearance.
He almost couldn’t resist the urge to pounce on her and savor her sweet lips once more—the brief kiss had left him unsatisfied.
“I—,” Liu Shanshan didn’t know what to say.
What was happening to her today?
Tangyu took Liu Shanshan’s hand and gave it a squeeze, “No need to say anything, let’s go inside.”
Liu Shanshan was stunned, looked at Tangyu, and then slowly nodded, seemingly dazed.
Would the barrier between her and Tangyu finally be broken down?