章節 202: Chapter 202: Summer Lei Steps In
After dinner that evening, Xia Yu rested for a while before heading out. He needed to see Xia Lei to handle some matters. Arriving at Xia Lei's doorstep, Xia Yu rang the doorbell.
"Ding dong, ding dong!"
Soon, the sound of footsteps approached, and the door opened to reveal Xia Lei's big face.
Seeing it was Xia Yu, Xia Lei grinned and said, "Ah Yu, you're here! Come on in."
"Lei, who's here?"
A middle-aged woman's voice came from inside—it was Xia Lei's mother.
"Mom, it's Ah Yu. Please make some tea."
Xia Lei shouted back with his big voice, then welcomed Xia Yu inside and closed the door.
"Auntie, no need to make tea. I just had some at home."
Xia Yu said with a warm smile.
"Oh, no trouble at all. Ah Yu, sit down. It'll be ready soon."
Xia Lei's mother said enthusiastically, continuing her work without pause.
Xia Yu shook his head with a smile, not wanting to insist further. He started chatting with Xia Lei.
Soon, Xia Lei's mother had the tea ready, and Xia Yu began drinking it.
Xia Lei's mother turned down the volume on the TV and said to Xia Yu, "Ah Yu, thank you so much for helping our family…"
"Auntie, Lei and I have been like brothers since childhood. I told you not to be so formal…"
Seeing Xia Lei's mother starting again, Xia Yu quickly intervened, feeling a bit helpless.
This was why he rarely visited Xia Lei and Xia Jun's home. The gratitude from their family was genuine, and they always treated Xia Yu with warmth and constant thanks, which made him uncomfortable and required him to explain himself every time.
"Mom, here we go again…"
Xia Lei also felt helpless. He knew Xia Yu didn't like this, but his mother always acted this way, leaving him with no choice. He couldn't get angry with his mother, who had raised him with great effort; he could only voice his objections and mostly go along with her wishes.
After a while, Xia Lei found an excuse to take Xia Yu upstairs.
Standing on the balcony, looking at the pitch-black night sky, Xia Lei asked, "Ah Yu, is there something you need from me tonight?"
"Hmm, I need you to help me with something."
Xia Yu said directly, without pretense.
"Say no more. I'll handle it perfectly," Xia Lei responded confidently, patting his chest.
After his injury healed, Xia Lei returned to the gang. Even though he had been away for a while, he quickly gathered his subordinates again.
In his spare time, he sought advice from Yan Shining, especially in the evenings when Yan was free and not far from his home. Xia Lei learned a lot from him, rapidly improving his skills and increasing his prestige within the gang.
Additionally, following Xia Yu's strategy, he used Xia Yu's money to support many subordinates. Now, in the Tiger Club, Xia Lei was not only the top fighter but also among the top three in overall strength, even making his boss wary.
Xia Lei's boss knew of Xia Lei's close relationship with Xia Yu, having even shielded Xia Yu from bullets, and thus, despite his growing power, could only try to keep him on his side.
As a result, Xia Lei's status had soared recently. He had over a hundred subordinates and had become a prominent figure in Kowloon, with the title "Thunder Tiger" striking fear in some.
Even though Xia Yu hadn't specified what he needed, Xia Lei felt confident in his ability to help.
"This is straightforward. You just need to…"
Xia Yu smiled and began explaining.
"This matter is indeed simple. But Ah Yu, this is too troublesome. If Huang Yulang has offended you, I can just deal with him directly. Problem solved," Xia Lei said, slightly confused after hearing Xia Yu's plan.
Xia Yu, amused and a bit helpless, rejected the suggestion: "No need. I'm a legitimate businessman."
"Also, Lei, you should read more when you have free time. Even if you can't get into it, reading 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' will do. You need to understand that killing someone is the most direct method, but often not the best one.
Whatever you do, aim for the greatest effect, not just the easiest way. Understand?"
"Moreover, in society, you need to use your brain. Throughout history, how many battlefield heroes have ended well? Those who don't use their brains are just brutes. To be a true leader, you must have wisdom."
After hearing Xia Yu's advice, Xia Lei pondered for a moment and then nodded seriously: "I hear you. I'll definitely read more."
"By the way, Lei, how many days do you need to get this done?"
Xia Yu asked, needing to arrange his schedule.
"I can do it anytime. I'll have my people handle it," Xia Lei replied after some thought.
"Alright, let's set it for the day after tomorrow. I'll let you know then."
Xia Yu said with a satisfied smile.
After chatting a bit more, Xia Yu returned home.
As soon as he arrived, he saw his sister happily chatting on the phone. Without a doubt, it was He Chaoqiong on the other end.
Since the last time his sister met He Chaoqiong at the Ocean Park, their relationship had become very close. Sometimes, on weekends, He Chaoqiong would visit Kowloon from Macau and take Xia Xiaomei out.
Of course, she often invited Xia Yu too, and when he had time, he would go.
Additionally, Xia Xiaomei frequently talked to He Chaoqiong on the phone. Xia Yu didn't know what they had so much to discuss.
Their parents also knew about He Chaoqiong. Although Xia Xiaomei and Xia Ming didn't say much, being experienced themselves, they noticed something was off. But knowing He Chaoqiong was the daughter of the gambling king, they didn't dare interfere and left everything to their son.
"Sis Chaoqiong, my brother is back. Should I have him come over to take the call?"
Xia Xiaomei, seeing Xia Yu return, immediately spoke into the phone.
"Brother, come take the call. Sis Chaoqiong wants to talk to you!"
Xia Xiaomei called out to Xia Yu, waving him over.
Seeing the concerned looks of his parents, Xia Yu smiled wryly and quickly walked over to take the phone from his sister.
"Hello, Chaoqiong. Good evening!"
Xia Yu answered in a cheerful tone.
"You're coming over on Saturday? Great, I'll be free. Just call me before you come…"
After chatting with He Chaoqiong for a while and exchanging goodbyes, Xia Yu hung up.
"Brother, is Sis Chaoqiong coming to Kowloon again on Saturday? What does she want with you?"
Xia Xiaomei asked curiously, blinking her beautiful eyes.
"It's nothing. Why are you so concerned? It's late, and you still have school tomorrow. Go to bed!"
Xia Yu flicked his sister's forehead and said grumpily.
"Ouch, that hurts. Brother, stop flicking my head. You're going to make me dumb…"
Xia Xiaomei rubbed her forehead and grumbled, heading upstairs obediently while Xia Ming, who was watching TV, covered his mouth and chuckled.
"And you, go to bed too."
Xia Yu glared at his younger brother.
Xia Ming looked stunned, weakly responding, and then followed suit upstairs.
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