Chapter 99: Flowers bloom again and no one is young anymore
Zhou Runfa thanked him first, then took the cigarette, lit it, took a deep puff, and said in a depressed mood: "Even if I lend it to him, it won't solve any problems. He will definitely use the money to gamble and make a comeback. At most in two days, he will lose everything and then come to me to borrow money again..."
"So I'd like to trouble you, Brother Hao, to mediate with the loan sharks and stop them from harassing Mengda for the time being."
"Don't worry, I know the rules of the underworld. I will let Mengda give you a big red envelope..."
After saying this, Zhou Runfa was very nervous. He rubbed his hands constantly and his heart beat very fast.
He knew that no matter how big the red envelope was, it would be dispensable to a genuine big shot like Lin Zehao, who would not care about it at all.
However, after spending such a long time together, Zhou Runfa could more or less feel that Lin Zehao was different from those money-hungry gang leaders. He didn't care much about money and instead cared more about friendship.
"Which club are you from?" Lin Zehao asked.
Zhou Runfa said quickly: "Brother Hao, it was the loan sharks from the Northwest Gang of Formosa. It seems that the gambling was also organized by this gang."
Lin Zehao smiled and said deliberately: "If it is a society in Hong Kong Island, my words still carry weight, but Taiwan may not believe me."
"There are many gambling halls in my territory. According to my experience, if you don't let a gambler like Wu Mengda experience true despair, he will not truly repent."
"If you really want to do good for Wu Mengda, I suggest you ignore him for now and let him experience the methods of these loan sharks. When he truly repents, I will help you resolve the issue."
Lin Zehao actually knew the leader of the Northwest Gang. If he spoke up, the other party would most likely give him face for such a small matter.
But this will undoubtedly send a signal to Wu Mengda that since I have a big boss on my side, I don’t have to worry about debt collection if I lose money, I can just continue gambling.
This is not helping him, but hurting him instead.
After listening to Lin Zehao's words, Zhou Runfa thought about it for a while, nodded in agreement, and said: "Brother Hao, I'll trouble you when the time comes..."
Zhou Runfa's face showed a worried look again as he asked, "But if he keeps not paying back the money, those debt collectors won't resort to violence, right?"
Lin Zehao waved his hand and said, "Given the relationship between you and me, let's not say these polite words. Anyway, you will be the villain at that time, and I just need to be the savior."
"Don't worry, I know these people's methods best. In their eyes, actors like Wu Mengda who have been popular are just fish in the sea and belong to sustainable renewable resources. They will never take ruthless action unless it is absolutely necessary."
"But for a man, sometimes the most terrifying thing is not the physical trauma..."
After hearing what Lin Zehao said, Zhou Runfa shuddered immediately. He seemed to have encountered the scene that his good friend Wu Mengda would experience, but in order to help the other party quit gambling completely, he made up his mind to be a villain who "did not help others in danger".
After getting Lin Zehao's promise, Zhou Runfa naturally left with many thanks. Then the artillery of his uncle's generation came over with a long sigh.
"Ah Hao, there is something that has been bothering me recently. I have no choice but to come to you for help."
Huopao did not put on airs like his uncles. His words were sincere and his face was filled with sadness.
Lin Zehao invited Huo Pao to sit down, poured him a cup of tea, and asked curiously, "If you have anything to ask, just tell me. I will never refuse to help you if I can."
Huopao was the first person in Heshenghe to openly support his uncles, and the relationship between the two groups has always been quite good.
"It's nothing serious, I just wanted to retire in the last few years and devote myself to preaching for Jesus."
As Huopao spoke, he took out a cross from his pocket and held it tightly with a very pious expression.
Hearing this, Lin Zehao almost spit out the tea in his mouth. He quickly picked up the tissue beside him, wiped it, and said, "No way, I thought you usually went to church just for fun, but you actually did it for real?"
"If you insist on retiring, the society can still handle it, but the main thing is what is your family's attitude?"
"For such a big matter, I suggest you discuss it with your family." As a high-ranking uncle of Heshenghe, Huopao now has a very considerable monthly income.
The most important thing is that you don’t have to fight or kill, you just need to divide the money on the due date.
This is definitely the job attribute that most people dream of.
Once Huopao chooses to retire, many benefits will be cancelled, his income will drop sharply, and he will have no power, so his life will probably not be easy.
The most important thing is that at his age, everyone will hold a retirement ceremony when he retires. If his former enemies come to visit, there will be too many uncontrollable factors.
"Well, they just don't agree, so I came to you for help."
"They've long been accustomed to living a carefree life on my bank account, and they wish I would stay in this position until I die!"
"I have lived most of my life for my family and children. Now that I am this old, I want to be willful and live for myself..."
Cannon casually put the cross aside, took out a cigarette and lit it.
As the smoke rose, the entire atmosphere seemed to have undergone a drastic change.
With that pair of glasses, he looks like a literary young man.
"We are all men, and I really understand your thoughts, but after all, it is your family matter, so I can't interfere."
"But I can promise that if you have any difficulties in the future, you can always come to me. The society will take care of the hand-over ceremony, so you don't have to worry."
"If you want to come back to the club, there will always be a chair reserved for you..."
A man works hard for most of his life, constantly giving up his own preferences for the sake of his family. Although he doesn't say it, he will probably have regrets in his heart.
Now, Huopao just wants to be willful and be himself for once under the guise of preaching.
As a man himself, Lin Zehao could empathize with her and couldn't think of any reason to refuse.
Huopao let out a long sigh and said with emotion: "When I was in my twenties, I dreamed of driving a Mercedes-Benz, as if I was obsessed with it. But when I was in my thirties and actually drove a Mercedes-Benz, I didn't feel much of a stir..."
"At that time, I realized that if I wanted something at the age of 20, it would not be very meaningful to get it at the age of 30..."
"It really fits the old poem: flowers may bloom again, but people can never be young again."
After finishing speaking, Huo Pao stood up, very casually, and said: "By the way, let's play football together some other time when we have time. I'll show you my level as a defender. It's definitely not a false reputation!"
After saying that, he waved his hand and left without looking back.
Lin Zehao sat in the chair, feeling filled with emotion.
Isn’t it a blessing that artillery can be so free and easy?
I wonder what it will be like when he reaches this age?
Just as Lin Zehao was feeling emotional, Guan Zhilin walked in with a mixed-race beauty.
"Brother Ze, this is what I always tell you, Gao Lihong."
Gao Lihong is tall, and estimated to be at least meters tall. She is plump where necessary, but not bloated at all.
The mixed-race face is not only beautiful, but also gives off a unique charm without being vulgar. Every stubborn expression and every smile are full of infinite charm.
(End of this chapter)
