Wolf God, Save Me

That day, Jiang Wei was watching an opera at the Dragon-Tiger Gang's headquarters. The troupe had been summoned especially for him and was singing away on an earthen stage erected in the courtyard. Below sat a burly, dark-faced man, eyes half closed, gently nodding his head and keeping time with one hand as he hummed along now and then.

Two concubines attended him, one massaging his shoulders, the other his legs.

Just then, a gang member hurried in from outside. As he reached Jiang Wei, Jiang Wei opened his eyes. "Has Cheng Bancheng come to his senses?"

"Chief, isn't it obvious? Our Dragon-Tiger Gang's name strikes fear into everyone, and even the county magistrate doesn't dare offend you. Cheng Bancheng is just a merchant with a few shops to his name. How would he dare defy you?" the gang member said with a flattering smile.

Jiang Wei nodded in satisfaction. "At least he knows what's good for him!"

"To make amends, Cheng Bancheng has laid on fine wine and food on the second floor of the Welcoming Guests Restaurant. He'd like to invite you over and discuss this year's mine business. I've already sent men to inspect the place. The restaurant isn't admitting other customers today. He must have booked the whole building just for you."

Jiang Wei abruptly raised a hand. The performers onstage stopped at once, and even the two concubines cautiously withdrew their hands and stepped back.

Jiang Wei rolled his neck and slowly rose. "Since he's so sincere, tell the brothers to hold off for now. If his offer satisfies me, he can keep those shops open!"

Then he pinched both concubines' cheeks and laughed. "Wait for me at home, you two. I'll be back soon. I'll bring you the latest hairpins when I return."

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