Black qi surged skyward from Long Yusheng's face; ill fortune loomed over him... and it was still slowly gathering, almost tangible.
This was... a calamity!
And a great calamity at that. This was a disaster of bloodshed!
Zuo Xiaoduo's expression turned grave at once.
"School's out!"
Wan Lixiu called out cheerfully, "Shall we go?"
"Wait a moment."
Zuo Xiaoduo led the way. "All of you, come with me."
"Okay."
The others followed him. Only when they reached a tree not far from their classroom did Zuo Xiaoduo say gravely, "Li Changming, Li Chenglong, Yu Moyan, you three head home. I have something private to discuss with Long Yusheng. We need to talk it through properly."
Li Chenglong opened his mouth but said nothing. After a pause, he said, "Okay."
He took Li Changming and Yu Moyan with him and left.
"What are you doing? Long Yusheng's business is all our business. Why drag us away in such a hurry?" Yu Moyan and Li Changming voiced their displeasure.
"Why don't you get it? What Boss Zuo meant was that he doesn't need us right now. Why are you being so nosy? Do you think he'd let you off when he needs us to act?"
Li Chenglong said, "Just wait patiently."
Watching the three walk away, Long Yusheng and Wan Lixiu both grew solemn at once. "Boss Zuo, is it what you mentioned a few days ago?"
"Yes."
Zuo Xiaoduo's expression was grave. "Little Long, did you tell your family what I asked you to a few days ago?"
Long Yusheng looked miserable. "As soon as I got home, I told my dad, my grandpa, and all my uncles, but... they don't believe it. They're even less willing to move... ah."
Several days earlier, Zuo Xiaoduo had told Long Yusheng to