Persuading Hu Bayi

If Hu Ming hadn't stepped in to help Wang Kaixuan get the Jade Pendant back this time, Big Gold Tooth would have made at least four thousand more.

It's truly a case of "one year without business, but one opening sustains you for three."

Hu Ming was already a top student in the history department, but his knowledge of archaeology was on par with any world-class expert. After all, his first reward included the lifetime knowledge of an archaeologist.

So, when Hu Ming came to the Capital, he also had the idea of dealing in antiques.

After the three of them ate hot pot, they returned to Wang Fatty's rented room.

Night...

Fatty lay on the bed, still thinking about what happened during the day. He felt a bit restless, a bit tempted.

He thought, This makes more money than selling cassette tapes. If Old Hu supports it, and with the talented Mingzi, wouldn't it be easy?

Fatty's excitement grew with his thoughts!

Just then, Hu Ming saw Fatty get up and come over.

Wang Fatty said to Hu Ming and Hu Bayi, "Old Hu, Mingzi, you see, Big Gold Tooth can sell a Jade Pendant for so much money. That's truly a profitable business. Why don't we do this too?" Hearing Fatty say this.

Hu Bayi thought for a moment, feeling something was off, and then said to Wang Fatty, "We can do it, but where will we get things to sell?"

Seeing a glimmer of hope, Wang Fatty said, "I remember you and Mingzi both know how to descend into tombs..."

Before Wang Fatty could finish, Hu Bayi directly refused, "Entering tombs? Don't even think about it."

Fatty shouted, "Old Hu..."

Hu Bayi interrupted again, "You dead Fatty, I'm telling you, I'd rather die than do that kind of immoral and unlucky business."

Wang Fatty asked in confusion, "Why?"

Hu Bayi said irritably, "Why? My grandfather did tomb raiding for a while back then. As a result, my grandfather encountered a big zombie, and it was a near-death experience, almost costing him his life. Later, grandfather thought it was a sin that damaged his virtue, so he stopped."

"Besides, aren't you afraid of dying?" Old Hu said, then he ignored Fatty and turned over, facing the wall.

"Old Hu, logically speaking, tomb raiding definitely has risks, but if we prepare beforehand and bring a few black donkey hooves, we won't be afraid," Fatty said somewhat unwillingly.

Seeing that Hu Bayi didn't respond, Wang Fatty continued, "Furthermore, as the saying goes, 'take it the right way.' Although the reputation of tomb raiding isn't good, it's because of some outsiders who mess around carelessly. They aren't even in the tomb raiding business, so they don't understand the rules.

Old Hu, you say these ignorant fools are wreaking havoc in the tombs everywhere, how can people not hate them? Old Hu, tell me, can you stand it?

Besides, the history of tomb raiding has existed since ancient times. I heard from others that the four famous sects – Mountain Mover, Unloading Ridge, Gold Finger, and Faqiu – specialize in this. The Mojin Lieutenant, an ancient military rank, was first established by Cao Cao of the Three Kingdoms. Simply put, it was a unit that raided tombs for the emperor, specifically excavating graves and stealing treasures to fund the army.

To put it bluntly, we're just making a little money from tomb raiding. To put it nicely, aren't we taking back the wealth that was taken from the people and returning it to the people?

Think about it, you still need to help so many people. Without money, how can that be possible?"

At this moment, no matter how much Fatty spoke, his saliva flying, Old Hu still refused and ignored him.

Hu Ming, watching from the side, was stunned by Fatty's eloquent speech. He knew Fatty could talk, but he didn't expect him to be this good.

Seeing that his pleas were fruitless, Fatty looked at Hu Ming, who was watching the show, and said, "Mingzi, say something."

Hu Ming smiled wryly and shook his head, lying on the bed and saying calmly, "Fatty, about entering tombs, I agree."

Hu Bayi heard this and said, "Aren't you afraid your parents will scold you?"

Hu Ming replied, "Have you thought about the brothers who died before? What's the situation with their families now?"

Hu Bayi got up and said to Hu Ming, "Then we can do other things. Why must we go tomb raiding?"

Hu Ming also got up at this moment and looked calmly at Hu Bayi, "What other things can you do? How much money do we have now to help the brothers' families? I'm not saying we must go tomb raiding, we can go into a relatively large tomb, and use the money to start a business later.

Otherwise, working outside like we are now, how much money can we earn in a month? It's good if it's enough for our own expenses."

Hu Bayi nodded at this, then lay back down on the bed.

At this moment, Wang Fatty looked at Hu Bayi, who was lying on the bed thinking, turned his head to give Hu Ming a thumbs-up, and then added, "Mingzi is right. We can go see the old branch secretary in the countryside. I remember there are a lot of ancient vases and jars there."

Hu Bayi opened his eyes and said, "We can try that."

Hu Ming also nodded and said to the two of them, "Let's sleep first. Tomorrow we'll go buy some things and then go back to give to the villagers."

Hu Bayi and Wang Fatty exchanged a look, both nodded, and lay down to sleep.

The next morning...

The few people who were sleeping soundly were suddenly woken up by a roar like a duck's voice.

"You dead Fatty, get out here!!!"

"You get out here!!!"

"Damn, it's Big Gold Tooth!" Hearing the sound, Fatty immediately sat up in bed and listened carefully. It seemed like there were many people following behind Big Gold Tooth.

Old Hu heard this and said, "Dead Fatty, how did Big Gold Tooth find this place?"

Wang Fatty said sheepishly, "Let me think, I must have casually told Big Gold Tooth where I was living when I sold him the jade last time!"

Hu Bayi looked at Wang Fatty speechlessly, "Are you an idiot? Telling outsiders your address."

Fatty said at this moment, "What do we do now?"

Hu Bayi hadn't spoken yet, when Hu Ming stood up from the bed and walked to the door.

Hu Bayi said to Wang Fatty, "It's okay now. Mingzi was the champion of the military region's martial arts competition before. The people outside probably aren't enough for him to fight."

Upon hearing this, Wang Fatty suddenly remembered that Hu Ming had practiced martial arts before.

While the two were discussing, Hu Ming had already opened the door. He saw that besides Big Gold Tooth, there were over a dozen other people in the courtyard.

Hu Ming frowned at the sight and said to Big Gold Tooth, "Is this all of them?"

Seeing Hu Ming like this, Big Gold Tooth couldn't help but laugh and said, "Brothers, get him!"

Hu Ming didn't waste any time and charged forward alone.

Five minutes later...

In the courtyard, only Hu Ming and Big Gold Tooth opposite him were still standing. Everyone else had been beaten to the ground.

Hu Ming looked at Big Gold Tooth quietly. Big Gold Tooth's legs were trembling, and sweat beaded on his forehead.

At this moment, Hu Bayi and Wang Fatty also came out. Wang Fatty looked at the people on the ground and said excitedly to Hu Ming, "Mingzi, from now on, I'll call you Master Ming. You're awesome!"

"Master Ming, Master Hu, Master Fatty... Please be magnanimous and let me, Big Gold Tooth, off the hook. I, Big Gold Tooth, will definitely reward you handsomely when I get back. Also, it was my own fault for being blind and not recognizing your esteemed status. Please accept this." As he spoke, Big Gold Tooth took out a roll of cash from his bosom. Big Gold Tooth was filled with regret. Why did he have to provoke this devil?