Everyone could see that Peng Xiaoming was intentionally raising the bid and then suddenly dropping out.
After all, no matter how high the price went, it wouldn't actually reach 800,000.
By doing this, he put Boss Cai in a tough spot. Even if Boss Cai didn't want to, he would have to pay for item number 3.
The KK zone doesn't care about personal grudges; if you win the bid, you have to pay.
Otherwise, you won't be leaving.
In this place, money and bullets speak louder than any code of honor.
"Congratulations to Boss Cai from Kokang! Please come up and inspect your purchase," the excited female host announced.
She was thrilled to have sold item number 3 for such a high price.
When Boss Cai walked up, the number 3 girl, who was already in tears, started crying even harder.
"Stop crying! If I can't make money off you, I'll sell you to work as a servant."
Boss Cai gripped her face tightly, glaring at her angrily.
I could already guess her fate.
Here, the prettier you are, the worse it gets.
The less attractive ones stay in the zone, doing online scams without facing such humiliation and torture.
"You'll regret it, woman! I'll make sure you suffer when we get back!" Boss Cai said, roughly grabbing her chest before going to pay.
"Ugh, ugh," number 3 sobbed uncontrollably.
I exhaled a puff of smoke, feeling utterly helpless.
I desperately wanted to save them, but I was powerless.
All I could do was watch them be dragged into hell.
"Hey, where are you from in China?" Peng Xiaoming approached me, initiating conversation.
"Which army do you think is the toughest? Who endures the most? Who is the most willing to die?" I put out my cigarette and smiled, teasing him a little.
He paused for a second, then replied, "Of course, I know. The Hunan Army. You're from Hunan."
"Yes, absolutely right."
I glanced over at Banshou, who seemed to be arguing with a boss from Kokang.
Both Boss Cai and Peng Xiaoming did business in Kokang.
I just couldn't figure out why Peng Xiaoming was here.
Had he started engaging in shady businesses too?
No matter how down and out he was, a camel, even a dying one, is still bigger than a horse.
It shouldn't have come to this…
Peng Xiaoming, unaware of my thoughts, paused before asking, "How long have you been here?"
As we spoke in the corner, several bosses in the zone kept sneaking glances at us.
"Not long." I twirled my lighter, lowering my voice, "Do you have a base here?"
"No, just here for some fun."
He grinned, revealing perfectly white teeth.
In the light of the lighter, I could see his face clearly.
His features were regular, with a determined look in his eyes, his skin slightly yellow, his handsomeness tinged with a hint of charm.
He didn't look or sound like someone from Sichuan.
"Buddy, you're quite good-looking!"
Before I could say anything, he complimented me first.
I let go of the lighter, letting its light go out, "… Looks can't be eaten."
"Not necessarily, a man's good looks can bring certain advantages."
Though I couldn't see his expression, I could feel his charming smile.
I had a vague understanding of the benefits he was talking about.
Oh well, no need to argue.
"Crash"
A sharp sound shattered our awkward atmosphere.
Turning my head, I saw Banshou knocking a zone boss to the ground with the butt of his gun.
"Boss…"
His bodyguard tried to attack Banshou but got kicked two meters away.
The rest were too scared to move.
"Take them away, hand them over to the supervisor."
Banshou spat, ordering his men to carry the two away.
"Dismissed!"
Banshou shouted, leading his men out of the hall.
Impressive!
I couldn't help but admire him.
Peng Xiaoming, withdrawing his gaze, said, "Your skills are quite impressive."
"Thanks for the compliment, but we should leave the hall now."
I couldn't talk much with him, being caught on camera would arouse suspicion from the higher-ups.
"Hey, want to make some money?" he called from behind.
"Who would refuse money?" I replied ambiguously, turning around.
I was very curious why he approached me first, just because I hit Boss Cai's bodyguard?
"I see potential in you. If you have any ideas, come find my people at the restaurant in town. It's better than being a security guard here."
"Thanks, but no thanks!" I said, striding out of the hall.
Other bosses also left the hall, gathering in the lobby to chat while waiting for the next "program" arranged by the zone.
"What are you doing?"
As I exited, I saw a greasy middle-aged man harassing a beautiful hostess.
Disgusting!
The girl, slapping his hand away, cried out in distress.
"Acting all pure? You grew up drinking the same river water, what's wrong with a little touch? You come here and don't let people touch you?"
The man, speaking, groped her long legs.
Her high-slit cheongsam was lifted, revealing her black panties.
"You…" the girl didn't dare resist further, retreating with tears in her eyes.
No one stepped in to help her; they were all just watching, eager to take advantage.
So, she could only helplessly lean against the wall, subjected to the lewd stares of the men.
"I'll ask Boss Liu for you later, hahaha."
The man laughed, reaching out to tear her stockings.
I couldn't bear to watch anymore. I lunged forward, grabbing his wrist and pushing him aside.
"Sir, please control yourself. This is the KK zone hall, not your personal harem."
"You, you dare push me." The man nearly hit the wall, saved only by his bodyguard.
"If you're old and weak, don't come out and embarrass yourself."
I slung the AK over my shoulder, sneering.
"Who dares cause trouble here? I'll kill you all!" Bayi shouted, swinging his electric baton as he strode over.
To be honest, the aura of a Northeast man is at least 2.8 meters.
Moreover, Bayi was over 1.85 meters tall.
Standing among the crowd, he towered over everyone.
Our images were quite different.
Banshou said when I'm calm, I look like a refined scholar.
Like a lawyer, teacher, or doctor.
When I'm in action, I exude a powerful aura, like a master, with a hint of menace.
Bayi, on the other hand, with one shout, could create an overwhelming presence.
Yet, when he acted naive, he exuded a clear stupidity.
The contrast was so big it left people amazed.
"Who's causing trouble? Don't want to leave the zone?" Banshou returned with his men.
Bayi shouted, "Captain, this old pervert tried to harass our hostess."
The hostess, terrified, hid behind me, sobbing.
She had just been brought here and hadn't yet experienced the unspeakable torments.
"No, no, absolutely not! I just got a bit handsy, wanted to tease her."
Facing the absolute power, the old pervert quickly backed down.
As he spoke, he even slapped himself.