Siheyuan: I live next door to Xu Damao, my last name is Cao

Chapter 348 Arriving at the Siheyuan

After receiving the news from Xu Damao, the so-called third brother did not take the matter of teaching Cao Wei a lesson seriously at all.

That night, the lights in the casino flickered and the gamblers' shouts rose and fell.

The third brother was in the middle of it, his face full of excitement, his eyes fixed on the dice rolling in front of him.

The dice jumped happily in the dice cup, as if cheering for his reckless spending.

He bet a lot of chips, and every bet he made attracted the attention of people around him.

The chips piled up and scattered on the table, just like the unrestrained desire in his heart.

His laughter was exceptionally loud, blending unscrupulously with the noise of the people around him and echoing throughout the casino.

In this life of decadence and extravagance, he completely lost himself. After a night of dissolute indulgence, he didn't notice the time passing quietly. It was not until the sky outside the window gradually turned pale that he staggered out of the casino, slightly tipsy.

The next day, the warm sunlight shone gently on the third brother's face through the dusty window.

He was lying on the messy bed, with his arms and legs spread out, soundly sleeping.

The sunlight slowly climbed up his face like golden threads, but he just frowned, turned over, and continued to sleep soundly.

He didn't wake up until the afterglow of the setting sun shone through the gap in the curtains, like a lazy hand, caressing his body lazily.

He rubbed his sleepy eyes, with a hint of confusion still in his eyes. After a long while, he suddenly remembered what Xu Damao had told him.

He stretched, his joints making a "crackling" sound, and then he yawned loudly, muttering, "I almost forgot about this."

His voice was hoarse from just waking up.

Then, the third brother stood in the middle of the room and shouted to his younger brothers at the top of his voice, which seemed to be able to blow the roof off: "Hurry up, get up and work!"

At this time, the sky had gradually darkened, and the street lights had not yet lit up. Only a faint red glow remained on the horizon, like spilled paint, spreading across the sky.

"Third brother, it's almost evening. Can you find that kid?" A younger brother scratched his head, his hair was messy, and his face was full of worry. He asked cautiously.

The third brother glanced at him with disdain, his eyes full of contempt, "Why are you panicking? Can that guy fly away? With so many of us, are you afraid that we won't be able to find him?"

The group walked slowly towards the restaurant. The pedestrians on the street were hurrying. Everyone was in a hurry and eager to go home to reunite with their families and enjoy a warm dinner time.

But the third brother and his companions seemed to be outside this world, walking leisurely and swaggeringly, as if the whole world was at their feet.

Walking into the restaurant, the lights were on and the sounds of diners' conversations and the aroma of food were intertwined.

The third brother swaggered to a seat by the window and sat down. He threw his coat on a chair beside him, causing the chair to creak.

"Boss, bring us some hearty dishes and a few bottles of wine!" The third brother called out loudly. His voice was so penetrating that it kept echoing in the restaurant, attracting the attention of the diners around him.

The younger brothers sat around the third brother with expectant looks on their faces, glancing towards the kitchen from time to time.

Soon, the table was filled with steaming dishes and the aroma filled the air.

The third brother picked up the wine glass, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp. The wine flowed down the corners of his mouth and wet the clothes on his chest.

"Come on, brothers, eat and drink well. Only when you are full will you have the strength to do things!" The third brother shouted loudly.

The younger brothers responded one after another, and for a moment, the restaurant was filled with their laughter and the sound of cups and plates clinking, it was very lively, as if they were not there to do business, but to attend a carnival party.

After eating and drinking, the third brother burped with satisfaction. The sound was so loud that everyone around him couldn't help but frown.

He leaned back in his chair and touched his round belly unconsciously, only then did he realize that the deposit given by Xu Damao had been spent completely.

"Third brother, now that the money is gone, how can we find that guy named Cao Wei?" A younger brother asked cautiously, a hint of worry in his eyes, and his voice unconsciously lowered.

The third brother leaned back in his chair, squinting his eyes, with a sly smile on his lips. The smile looked particularly sinister under the light. "Let's go find Xu Damao first, and then ask Xu Damao for some money. That kid will definitely pay for revenge. If he doesn't pay, the revenge won't be achieved, and he won't dare to refuse."

Afterwards, the third brother led his younger brothers and staggered towards the courtyard.

At this time, the night was getting darker and darker, and the darkness was like a huge curtain, covering the entire world.

The courtyard seemed somewhat quiet under the moonlight. The trees in the yard cast mottled shadows in the moonlight. Occasionally, there were a few dog barkings, and the sound traveled far in the silent night, adding a bit of silence, which made people feel a little creepy.

The gate of the courtyard was closed, and the copper ring on the door flickered coldly in the moonlight.

There was silence all around, with only the occasional barking of dogs breaking the tranquility of the night.

The dog's barking seemed to remind people that something unusual was about to happen on this seemingly peaceful night.

After arriving at the courtyard, one of the younger brothers walked to the backyard with ease, his footsteps making a slight "tapping" sound on the stone road.

Soon, he found Xu Damao.

At this time, Xu Damao was sitting in the yard. It was dark all around him. Only a small oil lamp on the table emitted a faint light, illuminating his anxious face.

He was still anxiously thinking about his third brother and the others. When he suddenly saw his younger brother appear, he was quite surprised. A puzzled look appeared on his face. He stood up suddenly and asked, "How did you find my house?"

Xu Damao opened the door and saw his third brother and his group. He first showed a hint of surprise on his face, as if he saw a ray of light in the darkness, but then turned to doubt, frowning, "Third brother, it's so late, is the matter done?"

The third brother raised his lips slightly, revealing a malicious smile. That smile was like a wolf in the night sky, full of greed and cunning. "Da Mao, this matter is not that simple. The little deposit you gave has long been spent by the brothers on running around, eating and expenses. Now if you really want to make this matter beautiful, you have to pay more. You don't want this matter to fail like this, do you?"

When Xu Damao heard this, the smile on his face froze instantly and a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

He knew that he didn't have much money left, but when he thought of what Cao Wei had done, the hatred in his heart made it hard for him to let go.

His hands clenched unconsciously, his nails digging deeply into his palms, "Third brother, it's not that I don't want to give it to you, you know I'm short of money now, and asking for more money..." Xu Damao stammered, his voice getting smaller and smaller, as if these words had exhausted all his strength.

The third brother interrupted him impatiently, took a step forward, leaned forward slightly, stared at Xu Damao with his eyes full of threats, "Da Mao, if you really want to teach that kid a lesson, don't waste time. You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a child, don't you understand this truth? Look at us brothers, we are busy running around for your matter, isn't it easy? We work in the wind and rain, how can we work for nothing?"

At this time, Sha Zhu heard the noise and walked out of the house.

He was wearing a cotton jacket that had been washed so much that it looked bleached, and his hair was a little messy.

When he saw his third brother and others, his brows furrowed slightly, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart.

Sha Zhu walked up to Xu Damao, gently pulled the corner of his clothes, and whispered, "Da Mao, you have to think it over carefully. Don't spend the money before you get the job done. We have worked hard to save this money, don't let it go to waste."

Xu Damao looked at Sha Zhu, then at his third brother, feeling extremely conflicted.

His hands unconsciously clenched into fists, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, sparkling in the dim light.

Seeing this, the third brother winked at his younger brothers, who immediately understood what he meant and gathered around, surrounding Xu Damao and Sha Zhu.

They were all big and strong with fierce eyes, like a group of wolves about to hunt.

"Third brother, I will think of a way. Can you give me a few more days?" Xu Damao spoke with difficulty, a hint of pleading in his voice and helplessness in his eyes.

The third brother sneered and crossed his arms over his chest, the muscles in his arms tensed, "Give us a few days' grace? Okay, but if Cao Wei notices something and runs away in the next few days, don't blame us for not trying our best. By then, you won't be able to avenge yourself. Think about it yourself."

When Xu Damao heard this, his heart tightened and beads of sweat on his forehead slid down his cheeks and splashed onto the ground.

He looked at Sha Zhu for help, hoping that Sha Zhu could help him think of a solution.

Sha Zhu sighed helplessly, his face full of worry, "Da Mao, I don't have much savings, how about we think about it and see if there is any other way? We can't just let them lead us by the nose like this."

After hearing this, the third brother's face darkened, and there was a hint of displeasure in his eyes, like an angry beast, "What? You don't want to do it? Fine, let's go, and don't look for us again. We won't get involved in this matter. By then, Cao Wei will be even more arrogant and show off in front of you, so you can just wait to be bullied."

Having said that, the third brother turned around and was about to leave.

Xu Damao panicked and hurriedly took a step forward and grabbed his third brother's arm. His hand was shaking slightly because of nervousness. "Third brother, don't go. I'll give it to you. I'll find a way to give it to you right away. Please give me some more time."

The third brother stopped, turned around, and looked at Xu Damao with a half-smile, as if saying, "I knew you would compromise." "Da Mao, I don't have that much time to waste with you. If you are really sincere, just do it quickly. Don't keep the brothers waiting too long."

Xu Damao gritted his teeth, discussed with Sha Zhu, and gathered some money for his third brother. The money was taken out from the bottom of the box by him, and it carried his body temperature and helplessness.

Then the third brother nodded with satisfaction.

After the third brother received the money, the gloom on his face instantly disappeared, replaced by a relaxed smile. He patted Xu Damao on the shoulder with such force that Xu Damao staggered and almost fell to the ground.

"Da Mao, that's right! Don't worry, we will definitely do a great job for you this time. Let Cao Wei know how powerful you are."

The third brother grinned, revealing a row of uneven yellow teeth. The greed and complacency in his smile were obvious, as if he had seen more money coming in.

Then, the third brother changed the subject and said, "Now that the money issue has been resolved, Damao, take us to find Cao Wei. The sooner this matter is resolved, the sooner you can get rid of your anger."

Xu Damao's eyes lit up. These people were finally planning to do something. His money would not be wasted.

He nodded quickly, his voice trembling with excitement: "Okay, Third Brother, Cao Wei is at home right now, his house is next to mine, you can just go in directly."

As he spoke, Xu Damao looked embarrassed again, frowning slightly, as if a big stone was pressing on his heart. "Third brother, for the sake of avoiding suspicion, I won't go in directly. I'm also afraid that Cao Wei will find me and then he will come to trouble me again. After all, if he knows that I was behind this, my life will be difficult in the future. I still want to live a stable life in this courtyard."

The third brother listened and nodded slightly, with an understanding look on his face. "Okay, Damao, your consideration makes sense. Then you can show us the way and we will take care of the rest. But don't worry, we brothers will never let you down. We rely on our reputation to survive in the underworld. This time, we will definitely do a good job for you."

Xu Damao quickly walked to the gate of the yard and pointed at the house next to it. His fingers trembled slightly because of nervousness. "Third brother, that house is Cao Wei's house. You can just go straight from here. He should still be at home now. Be careful when you go in and don't let him run away. That guy is as slippery as a loach, don't let him slip away."

The third brother looked in the direction Xu Damao pointed, with a sneer on his face. That smile showed confidence and disdain. "Don't worry, Damao, he can't run away. Today he can't escape even if he has wings. He must be made to taste the taste of offending others."

After saying that, the third brother winked at his younger brothers, who immediately understood and started rubbing their hands, looking eager to try.

They stretched their muscles, making "cracking" sounds, as if they couldn't wait to teach Cao Wei a lesson.

Just as the third brother and his men were about to head towards Cao Wei's house, Xu Damao suddenly remembered something and said, "Third brother, there is one more thing. Cao Wei is usually quite clever. If you really do something, you have to be careful. Don't let him bite back, that would be troublesome. He is not a pushover, you have to be careful."

The third brother turned around and glanced at Xu Damao, with a hint of impatience in his eyes, as if to say, "Why are you so long-winded?" "I know, Damao, stop talking. We know what's going on. You've been in this area for so long, and you're still going to fall into his hands? Just wait for good news."

After hearing this, Xu Damao quickly shut his mouth and watched his third brother and the others walking towards Cao Wei's house, feeling both nervous and expectant.

His heart beat rapidly, as if it was about to jump out of his throat. He stared at their backs without blinking, his hands clenched tightly together, his palms full of sweat.

The third brother, with his younger brothers, walked towards Cao Wei's house in a heroic and high-spirited manner.

Their footsteps were heavy and powerful, making a "dong dong" sound on the stone road.

Xu Damao and Sha Zhu stood there, looking at their backs, feeling nervous.

Sha Zhu gently nudged Xu Damao and whispered, "Da Mao, do you think they can do it? Don't let anything go wrong. I'm always worried."

Xu Damao swallowed his saliva, his throat was dry and uncomfortable, his eyes were fixed on the door that was about to be knocked, "I hope so, I put all my hopes on them, if this revenge is not avenged, I really don't know what to do. I have been holding this breath in my heart for too long, I really can't swallow it."

The third brother and his younger brothers quietly came to the door of Cao Wei's house. They stood at the door and listened to the movements in the house.

The silence of the night allowed them to clearly hear some slight noises coming from inside the house, as if someone was walking around, and the footsteps made a "tapping" sound on the floor.

The third brother nodded to a younger brother, who understood and gently pushed the door. The door hinge made a slight "creaking" sound, which was particularly abrupt in the quiet night.

They found that the door was not locked, as if it was open to them, but also like a trap.

The third brother walked in first. His steps were steady yet cautious. He took every step carefully, as if he was testing the danger ahead.

The younger brothers followed closely behind, their figures seemed a little blurry under the dim light, but they exuded a fierce aura.

The light in the room was a little dim, and the bulb was covered with a thick layer of dust, so that the light could only barely illuminate a small area around it.

They walked cautiously towards the inner room, and the floor under their feet made a creaking sound from time to time, as if announcing their arrival to the people in the house.

Suddenly, a loud shout came from the inner room: "Who?"

The sound was like a thunderclap, echoing in the small space.

The third brother's heart tightened, and he immediately signaled his younger brothers to stop and get ready.

His eyes suddenly became sharp, like an owl hunting at night, staring closely at the direction of the inner room.

The younger brothers were also on edge, squatting slightly, ready to attack at any time. A conflict was about to break out, and the air seemed to be filled with tense gunpowder.

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