Da Gangya, who had struck out in anger, calmed down as he looked at the broken hole and the many gamblers outside.
He could do whatever he wanted to the Zhenfu Division Yamen Runners in secret, but not openly. If he had truly attacked Chen Ping'an in front of so many people today, even Lord Hu wouldn't be able to protect him if the Zhenfu Division investigated!
Just now, in the room, he could let his subordinates test the waters. But out here, it was absolutely not an option!
Looking at Chen Ping'an, whose gaze was chilling, Da Gangya suppressed the anger in his heart.
"Lord, it's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding!"
"Violent resistance, tax confiscated! Da Gangya, what misunderstanding could there be in this!?"
Chen Ping'an stood with his saber, his posture tall and straight. Although his figure seemed thin, he exuded a heroic and vibrant aura.
"Violent resistance to tax collection? Absolutely not! Lord."
Da Gangya swallowed his broken teeth. He turned to the ruffian servant next to him and said, "Why aren't you getting the silver! Remember, it must be the full amount!"
"Lord, how does this look to you?" Da Gangya asked politely.
"The matter of the tax is only natural. The previous account is another matter entirely," Chen Ping'an said coldly.
"Understood, understood. Lord, please come in for some tea first. This matter, I will definitely give you an explanation!"
Da Gangya looked around, no longer caring about his Face, and forced a smile.
Chen Ping'an scanned the surroundings, seeing the gamblers around him staring with curiosity. He knew his goal had been achieved.
"Good!"
With that, Chen Ping'an walked towards Da Gangya.
After Chen Ping'an left, the gamblers began to discuss amongst themselves.
"Which Lord is this! How dare he speak to Da Gangya like that!"
"He looks like a registered, official Yamen Runner!"
"Speaking to Da Gangya like that, one who didn't know would think he was a Zhenfu Division Chief Constable!"
"Yes, to be so disrespectful to Da Gangya, and for Da Gangya to not react, this Yamen Runner is definitely not simple."
"That's just nonsense! Did you just see it!?"
"What?"
"The corpse! Just now, there was a headless corpse lying in the room!"
"No way! Who did it!?"
"Who do you think?"
"......"
......
Chen Ping'an, with his saber at his waist, walked out of Hu Pao Gambling House with Zeng Jihe.
Along the way, Zeng Jihe's gaze was so fervent that it almost made his Face flush.
"Watch the road ahead, why are you staring at me!?"
Chen Ping'an glanced at Zeng Jihe.
Even after leaving Hu Pao Gambling House, Zeng Jihe's Face still showed lingering shock. Clearly, the series of events that had just occurred had left an indelible impression on Xiao Zeng's mind.
He couldn't understand how Chen Tou, after killing a Tiger Head Gang member, could smoothly collect the full tax, and then openly walk out of Hu Pao Gambling House with Da Gangya's awkward smile.
This was simply too incredible!
Not only that, Chen Tou was actually a Qi Blood Second Realm martial arts expert!
"Chen Tou..... I......"
Zeng Jihe still felt like he was dreaming.
"Speak quickly! Don't be so wishy-washy, like a woman!"
"Chen Tou, from now on, I, Xiao Zeng, am your little fan!" Zeng Jihe said excitedly and loudly.
Chen Ping'an hadn't expected that this trip, besides gaining fame, would also unexpectedly gain him a little fan.
"With this experience, there's a good chance that person above will notice me now!"
Chen Ping'an thought to himself.
Since he wanted to live well in this world, he had to climb as high as possible and become as strong as possible! To rise in the Zhenfu Division, besides strength, he also needed a background!
And so far, the highest-ranking person he had come into contact with was that adult he met late at night in Jiming Lane!
Although he still didn't know the adult's name, combined with the various signs in the Nanquan Lane Garrison Office afterward, he had figured out the other party's identity.
The Nancheng District Zhenfu Division Chief Warrant Officer!
He became an official Yamen Runner because the other party spoke up. Now, he wanted to use this opportunity to display his martial Dao Genius, gain fame, and truly connect with that person! Ideally, he wanted the other party to cultivate him as a confidant.
In this way, his path in the Zhenfu Division would undoubtedly be much smoother.
Chen Ping'an's vision was not limited to Nanquan Lane! An official Yamen Runner! With his Golden Finger panel, he would go much further in the future!
Chief Constable, Squad Leader......
Of course, this was only Chen Ping'an's own plan and expectation. For a powerful figure like the other party, even if he established his authority and gained fame, it wasn't guaranteed that he would be noticed.
But even so, it didn't matter! It was just a casual move! If it didn't work out, he would find another opportunity next time!
When Chen Ping'an and Zeng Jihe returned to the Nanquan Lane Garrison Office, it was exactly noon, and many Yamen Runners had finished their patrols and were preparing to come back for lunch.
As Chen Ping'an stepped into the Zhenfu Division gate, many Yamen Runners looked at him with different expressions.
There were those who gloated, those who were ready to watch a show, those who were curious and gossipy, and those who felt sympathy... All sorts of reactions, too many to list.
"Ping'an, why are you back already? Was it not smooth!?"
Monkey Head ran up to him with a worried expression.
Seeing Monkey Head like this, Chen Ping'an felt a slight stir of emotion. Monkey Head doing this undoubtedly carried a risk. After what happened at the morning pre-duty meeting, which Zhenfu Division Yamen Runner didn't know that he had offended Zheng Chatou severely? Anyone who dared to be so close to him would undoubtedly also be resented by Zheng Chatou.
"Ping'an, do you need help?"
It was Dashan who spoke. Although Dashan didn't say much, his words were full of genuine concern.
Chen Ping'an was about to say something when Qin Tou also walked over.
"Ping'an, after we eat, why don't I go with you? Although I'm old, the Tiger Head Gang members will at least give me some Face. Even if they don't, an extra person means an extra bit of strength."
Chen Ping'an's gaze swept over Monkey Head, Qin Tou, and Dashan, and his heart rippled slightly.
In the past six months he had spent in the Zhenfu Division, he hadn't wasted his time after all; he had truly made a few good friends.
"Qin Tou, Dashan, Monkey Head, no need!" Chen Ping'an politely refused.
"Ping'an, why are you being so polite with us!" Monkey Head thought Chen Ping'an didn't want to trouble them and wanted to persuade him. Dashan and Qin Tou next to him had the same reaction.
Chen Ping'an was about to explain when Zeng Jihe, beside him, had already spoken for him.
"You all don't know, Chen Tou has already collected the tax."
Zeng Jihe had a triumphant look, appearing as if he shared in the glory.
"What!?"
Monkey Head and the others looked incredulous.
"Ping'an, is it true?"
After receiving Chen Ping'an's confirmed answer, the few of them stood frozen in place.
This... How was it done!