Su Lin at this moment didn't pay attention to the second uncle's expression.
He stared at Hou Yong, his smile insincere, wanting to see what this jerk was planning.
"Brother Lin!"
Hou Yong called out warmly, moving closer with eyes fixed on the bags of supplies in Su Lin's hand, giving him a thumbs-up:
"Brother Lin is truly Brother Lin! Quiet and unassuming, yet as soon as he acts, it's a grand show! What do you say today? Us brothers shall not stop until we're totally drunk, let's enjoy ourselves at the Gouhuo Tavern!"
Su Qi heard this and practically foresaw what would happen next; he sighed inwardly and started to leave with the remaining items.
To prevent the money from being squandered by the nephew, left with no meals for tomorrow.
Just as he turned around, the smile on Su Lin's face grew even brighter, responding, "Alright!"
These words shattered the last glimmer of hope in Su Qi's heart, causing him to quicken his pace without looking back.
Yet…
"I'll pay for the last round, you pay for this one. Let's go! Old Monkey! Such a big haul, shouldn't we celebrate?"
"Hmm???"
Both Hou Yong and Su Qi were stunned.
Second Uncle Su Qi aside, Hou Yong was dumbfounded, stammering, "Brother Lin, I'm paying?"
"Of course!"
Su Lin replied with confidence,
"Oh, don't bring up paying for rounds, it's hurtful to our brotherhood!
"Brother Monkey! Brother Yong! As a permanent member of Team 1, compared to me, the rookie, you're a renowned big shot.
"Brother Yong, you're doing so well; gotta give your little brother here some pointers, right?"
Su Lin spun a web of compliments, raining down ceaselessly like a torrent.
In his previous life, Su Lin's father was a paramilitary who became a martyr when his mother was pregnant with him.
He came from a single-parent family; although a prestigious student from Han University, with such a family background, he somehow managed to save enough for laying back, a twenty thousand yuan deposit, in four years after graduation.
All achieved through shameless sponging!
Meanwhile, Hou Yong transformed from "Old Monkey" to "Brother Yong," his mouth fumbling, eyes rolling like a dizzy chicken.
Suddenly being fawned over like this, his head felt itchy from growing brains, his body felt light.
After all, he was known for being a hooligan; rarely did considerate folks call him brother?
However…
Poverty snapped him back to reality.
"Ha, hahaha…" Hou Yong laughed awkwardly, "Brother Lin, just joking, you know my situation, right? A lonely fool, struggling meal to meal, where'd I get money to treat you..."
"Hey!" Su Lin leaned close to Hou Yong's face, raised a finger, and whispered:
"I heard long ago, Brother Yong, you have two AKs at home. Anyway, you're single, what's the use of two guns? Sell one and keep one, then with that money..."
Su Lin chuckled slyly, placing a bag of supplies down, squeezing his fingers: "We split fifty-fifty!"
"What?! Why split with you?! For what?!" Hou Yong jumped up, shrieking.
"Fifty-fifty won't work?" Su Lin asked with a pitiful tone, "Then… seventy-thirty?"
"Seventy-thirty? No way!"
"Alright, then eighty-twenty, Brother Yong. As your junior, taking a bit of loss doesn't matter, as long as you're good."
"Damn you!" Hou Yong laughed angrily, blurting out without thinking:
"No? Selling my own gun, why share with you? Inviting you for a meal is good enough!"
"Alright!" Su Lin was overjoyed, stepping back quickly, "Deal then!"
He patted the supplies he held, grinning widely:
"A double delight! Let's go! Brother Yong! We're not stopping till we're drunk, let's head to the Gouhuo Tavern!"
As he spoke, he hooked an arm around Hou Yong's neck, not minding the stuff on the ground, tugging him along forcibly.
At this moment, not only was Hou Yong dizzy from the flattery, but even Su Qi turned around, looking at him as if he saw a ghost.
Hou Yong blinked rapidly with mouth and eyes: "No, no, no! Wait!! Since when did I invite?!"
Su Lin blinked innocently: "Because we're brothers; you did say, selling the gun to treat…"
Hou Yong took two heavy breaths, forcing out a smile: "Brother Lin, the selling gun and treating thing… definitely next time."
"Tsk." Su Lin clicked his tongue, releasing his arm from Hou Yong's neck, knowing this deal was deceiving no longer.
Poverty is a serious weight, keeping a person trapped.
When it comes to money matters, guys like Hou Yong are stuck halfway in the mire, unable to be pulled out, let alone float.
Hou Yong wiped a cold sweat, hurried back to pick up the supplies Su Lin had just dropped, saying:
"Brother Lin, you're the most loyal, the most generous in our village; let's have you treat first today."
Just when he was about to leave with the items, Su Lin's ethereal voice drifted:
"Old Monkey, the stuff, leave it for your brother first. Brother's busy, it's a goodbye for now. As for the treat, next time, definitely."
Hou Yong's mind was filled with memories of the braised pork he hadn't had for years, drool in his mouth, thoughts submerged in meat aroma.
He clutched the supplies tightly, planning to act like he hadn't heard.
Suddenly, a sharp twist of the elbow! Followed by a whirlwind in his vision!
Bang—!
Su Lin seized the opportunity, delivering a twist on Hou Yong's elbow with a flip and twist, dropping him heavily on the ground and scattering the supplies.
Before Hou Yong could cry out in pain.
In the next moment.
Su Lin pinned one hand of Hou Yong while expressionlessly drawing his gun single-handedly, the cold muzzle pressed against Hou Yong's biceps.
Safety off.
Trigger pulled.
Bang—!
"Ah—!!!"
A shrill scream accompanied the gunshot, exploding like thunder on the dirt road, shattered into sharp echoes, frightening the wild birds away.
Witnessing this, Su Qi's breath halted, scalp sudden rupture!
"Dare to rob supplies; by the rules, killing you isn't overstepping, right?"
Su Lin diverted his indifference down at the screaming Hou Yong, slowly holstering the gun.
Nearby, Team 1, who hadn't gone far, heard the shot and hurriedly turned to look.
Seeing that the infamous idler Su Lin had fired at his former "bestie" Hou Yong.
Simultaneously hearing Su Lin's cold words.
Immediately, the crowd was shocked and speechless, utterly incredulous.
Chang Sanheng's pupils abruptly tightened.
This Su Lin, he dared to shoot!? In such times, shooting someone isn't rare.
The rarity is the shooter is the Su Family's waste!
Su Lin turned his head to his second uncle and asked:
"Uncle, what I did was right, wasn't it?"
Su Qi's mouth slightly open, after a pause, puffed his cheeks, deeply inhaling before speaking firmly: "Of course."
His heart at this moment, a dreamlike joy flooding.
This nephew…
Truly changed!!
Laziness and absurdity are derogative.
But rogue, ruthless, these two words in this wasteland are meritorious!
Su Lin could not be swayed by past friends, even managed to sway the opponent, and finally when intolerable, ruthlessly shot the arm for punishment.
This series of actions made Su Qi view this nephew anew.
This nephew isn't just making amends; it's a downright transformation!
Su Qi suppressed emotions churning inside, eyes focused ahead on Team 1, concentrating on Chang Sanheng, voice raised in a shout:
"Captain Chang, wasn't my nephew right in doing so?"
Now no one paid attention to Hou Yong clutching his arm and writhing in pain.
The villagers scavenging in the vicinity had their attention all focused on Su Qi, Chang Sanheng… and the seemingly transformed Su Lin!
Hou Yong is a member of Team 1.
Chang Sanheng is the captain of Team 1.
Su Qi's nephew shot Chang Sanheng's subordinate.
Before, Chang Sanheng's son was accused of coercing Su Qi's nephew…
The atmosphere suddenly became extremely tense.