章節 398: Chapter 398: Leading the Way
"Brother Jun, what's wrong? This doesn't seem like you. Have you encountered something?"
The enchanting barmaid, Sun Qing, who was sitting close to Ma Qianjun, poked him with her finger, looking worried.
Hearing Sun Qing's words, the others' hearts skipped a beat. Ma Qianjun's apprentice, the young and handsome Wu Ying, lost his composure and asked urgently, "Master, have you run into trouble? Tell me, I will definitely help you handle it."
"Big Brother, what's going on? Is something wrong with your sister?"
Ling Fei, recalling something, looked serious and asked with concern, knowing that Ma Qianjun had left to look after his sister.
Seeing their genuine concern and worry, Ma Qianjun felt even worse and didn't want them to guess further. He shook his head and said, "My sister is fine for now."
"For now?"
"Do you mean there might be danger in the future?"
"Whoever dares to harm our sister, we'll take them down!"
"That's right, Big Brother, just give us the order. You know we won't flinch in the face of danger!"
Ling Fei seized on the key point and asked urgently. The others also reacted, chattering away.
Ma Qianjun felt warm inside, but his guilt only increased.
The brothers' feelings for him were sincere and pure, and although he felt the same way towards them, there was now an added layer of something else.
"Big Brother, you saved my life. If you act distant with us, it means you don't see us as brothers!"
"For more than a month, we've been idle and restless, just waiting for you to come back and lead us. Whatever mission you have, just command us!"
Ling Fei looked at Ma Qianjun with a steely gaze, speaking decisively, and then clenched his fist.
"That's right, Big Brother. I've long grown tired of this idle life. I'm looking forward to hitting the road with you again!"
Li Kui, with his rough voice, expressed his feelings and extended his arm, bumping fists with Ling Fei, looking expectantly at Ma Qianjun.
"Big Brother..."
...
The others also chimed in, raising their fists and gathering together.
"When did I become so indecisive?"
Seeing the sincere and expectant eyes of everyone, Ma Qianjun's heart stirred. It was as if he was transported back in time, and all his concerns and negative emotions vanished. Since his brothers didn't mind, he realized that dwelling on it was merely self-torment.
He truly needed their strength, and leading his brothers under Xia Yu's command would also be a good opportunity for them.
Although he had always had reservations about Xia Yu, he knew that Xia Yu was a formidable figure with limitless prospects. Aligning with him would not only ensure that their talents were not wasted but also remove their concerns.
With this thought, Ma Qianjun did not say much. He extended his fist and bumped it with everyone else's amidst their joyous expressions.
"Through thick and thin!"
Ma Qianjun scanned everyone's faces and solemnly spoke the familiar motto.
"Through thick and thin!"
The others echoed the chant, followed by hearty laughter, filled with genuine joy.
"Hahahaha..."
After a while, the group settled down, and everyone looked at Ma Qianjun, waiting for his orders.
"This time, I need everyone's strength and also want to find a path for everyone."
Ma Qianjun said slowly.
The crowd remained silent but looked at him with resolute eyes, understanding everything without needing further explanation. They would follow his lead.
Although his brothers had no objections, Ma Qianjun felt he had to be clear.
"Upon returning, I found my sister. She has developed feelings for someone. If you have looked into it these past few days, you should recognize him. His name is Xia Yu."
Ma Qianjun said slowly.
Wu Ying, Ma Qianjun's apprentice, immediately asked, "Master, are you talking about the big shot from Xiangjiang who just had a bounty placed on him? The one with a five million USD reward?"
"That's right!"
Ma Qianjun confirmed with a nod.
"Wow, Big Brother, I didn't expect that our sister is dating Xia Yu. It seems she must be quite exceptional."
Li Kui, who was straightforward, expressed his surprise.
However, Li Kui's focus was here, and the others had different thoughts.
For instance, Ling Fei guessed Ma Qianjun's intention and patted his chest, saying, "Big Brother, don't worry. With us around, no one will dare to touch Xia Yu!"
"Exactly. Even if it's fifty million USD, we can protect him!"
Ma Qianjun smiled and raised his hand slightly to calm everyone down before continuing, "I came back to seek your strength to ensure the safety of my sister and Xia Yu."
"My other aim is to help everyone settle down. Over the years, we've been wandering, and we've lost a few brothers. Although we've been taking care of their families, we can't fully manage it due to our own instability. We'll all grow old someday. You're not young anymore and should settle down. If you can't carry on the family name, how can I, as the big brother, have the face to live on?"
Ma Qianjun's words made everyone fall silent. Their expressions changed as this topic had been considered but never discussed openly before.
"Indeed, it's time to think about the future."
Sun Qing, who was sitting next to Ma Qianjun, said softly, her eyes inadvertently looking at Ma Qianjun.
Ma Qianjun, perceptive as ever, noticed this but remained composed, though his eyes betrayed a hint of unrest.
This scene was noticed by all the brothers who understood the situation, with many exchanging glances and even Wu Ying unable to hide a smile.
"Indeed, Big Brother has considered so much for us. We really need to think about the future."
"Previously, we worked for employers. Now, working for Xia Yu is just a fixed employer. As long as we can follow Big Brother and stay with the brothers, nothing else matters."
"That's right, Big Brother. We'll follow your arrangements. Whatever you say goes."
Everyone spoke in unison, all willing to work for Xia Yu as long as they could be with Ma Qianjun. For them, who they worked for was secondary; being under Ma Qianjun's command was what mattered most.
Moreover, seeing Ma Qianjun and Sun Qing's situation, they felt it was a good opportunity to stabilize things and address Big Brother's lifelong matters.
Of course, they would never say this out loud, to avoid giving Ma Qianjun a reason to scold them.
"Alright, since the brothers trust me, I will not let you down!"
"The situation is urgent. We should act quickly. Everyone, pack up your things. We'll return to Xiangjiang tonight."
Ma Qianjun, as decisive as ever, made the decision.
"Alright, brothers, get your gear!"
After Ma Qianjun's command, everyone responded in unison. The others then began to get up and leave to pack their things.
In an instant, the room was left with Ma Qianjun and Sun Qing, who was gazing at him with teary eyes.
The atmosphere in the room shifted, with two people lost in their own thoughts, remaining silent until Sun Qing couldn't help but speak first.
"Brother Jun, you know, I'm really happy."
"The last time you left me behind and disappeared, and we couldn't find you, I hated myself for not catching you. This time, I will never let you leave. Wherever you go, I'll follow."
Sun Qing embraced Ma Qianjun's arm, squeezing it with her ample bosom, and said emotionally.
Ma Qianjun looked at Sun Qing, meeting her gaze and seeing the deep affection in her eyes. After a long silence, he finally reached out his other hand to gently touch Sun Qing's dark and shiny hair, caressing it as she looked on with joy.
Although Ma Qianjun said nothing, Sun Qing felt fulfilled. This iron-hearted man had finally softened...
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