By the customs of the Middle Kingdom, once the fifteenth day of the first lunar month had passed, the Spring Festival was considered over. Whether they were hardworking folk or lazy good-for-nothings, everyone had to start thinking about going out to earn money. They could no longer stay home, whispering sweet nothings with their wives on a warm kang bed.
So, on the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, Jin Peng finally left his wife and children in Qingshui County. He prepared to head north to Soviet Russia to see Natasha, while also bringing Li Ye the two "bodyguards" they had discussed before.
"Xiao Ye, I brought those two men over. Are you free today? Want to come test their skills?"
After hearing Jin Peng, Li Ye could not help but laugh.
Back when Jin Peng had been somebody in Qingshui County, any little brother who wanted to acknowledge him as big brother had to test his skills first. If his skills were too lousy, he would not be accepted.
Li Ye chuckled. "Brother Peng, I'm not looking for thugs. Why would I need to test their skills? If you think they're capable, then they're capable!"
But Jin Peng laughed. "I was thinking of letting them see how formidable you are! Just show them a couple of moves, and I guarantee they'll be completely convinced.
"Besides, since you intend to use them, you should examine them carefully. When it comes to people by your side, no amount of caution is too much."
"That works too. I'm free right now. Where do I find you?"
"Liupukang! We're over here. Why not come have dinner with us?"
"Alright, I'll be there in half an hour."
The small courtyard at Liupukang was among the first Siheyuan Jin Peng had purchased. Back then,