Su Xin looked at Officer Zhang in surprise. Only now did he realize that he had underestimated these ordinary patrol constables.
These constables had all practiced internal skills and martial techniques, and their abilities were no slouch. That wasn't something they could have learned overnight. It seemed these fellows had inherited both their skills and their positions as constables.
Officer Zhang shot Liu Shengming a glance and said, "Still, although we can let him go, your son was the one who smashed up the man's shop. If you don't pay something, I'll lose face too."
Liu Shengming immediately replied, "Whatever amount you say."
"Fifty thousand taels of silver. For Hall Master Su's sake, I won't take a single coin this time," Officer Zhang said calmly.
Liu Shengming promptly took out fifty thousand taels' worth of banknotes and handed them to Officer Zhang, then produced another ten thousand taels of silver.
"This is a token of my gratitude. How could I let you make the trip for nothing?"
Officer Zhang frowned. "I already said that for Hall Master Su's sake, I wouldn't take any money this time."
Su Xin said, "Just take it. If you don't want the money yourself, give it to your elder brother. He's gone to the trouble of handling this, so consider it tea money for him."
Only after hearing Su Xin speak did Officer Zhang readily accept the money. He clasped his hands toward Su Xin. "All right, Boss Su. Just wait for my news. Your man will be released tomorrow."
After Officer Zhang left, Liu Shengming sighed. "Hall Master Su, I won't say much else. From now on, whenever you need anything from me, just ask. I won't hesitate for a moment."
"Heh, Boss Liu, you're too kind. It was nothing."
Liu Shengming shook his