Lin Guo became anxious. "Can't I even sell my life to you? Da Niu, you know I'm a man of my word."
"No, I said no. What do I need your life for?" Da Niu had always disliked Lin Guo and had wanted to get rid of him for a long time. But Lin Guo was a veteran with some skills and had friends in the underworld. Da Niu had never found an opportunity until now. Why would he help him?
"I've never begged anyone before, but I'm begging you," Lin Guo said, almost ready to kneel down.
"Wait, I'll lend you the money." Chen Tianming, feeling impulsive seeing Lin Guo about to kneel down, pushed through the crowd and stepped forward. "Brother, how much do you need?" he asked Lin Guo.
"Sir, I need fifty thousand. I'll definitely pay you back," Lin Guo said, relieved to see Chen Tianming, as if he had found a lifeline.
At that moment, the casino dealer from earlier leaned in and whispered something to Da Niu.
"Alright, here's sixty thousand. One of them is for Auntie's medical expenses," Chen Tianming, feeling like a wealthy man now, handed over the money generously. He had won this money unfairly at the casino, so he had no qualms about giving it away. A filial son like him couldn't refuse to help. "Thank you. Leave your address and name, and I'll repay you later," Lin Guo said gratefully.
"No need. If fate allows, we'll meet again," Chen Tianming said, feeling panicked at the thought of giving his address and name. If he revealed these details, it would be trouble. He had won over a million at the casino tonight; they would surely come looking for him tomorrow. Whatever the dealer said to Da Niu earlier, it was not safe to stay here for long. Leaving was the best option.
Chen Tianming hugged his bag, surprised at how easy it was to earn money. Besides the sixty thousand he gave Lin Guo, he still had over a million. He needed to think carefully about how to use this money for business; it had to be better than what Ye Dawei was doing.
As he reached a dark corner at the street corner, a group of people ambushed him. The nearby shops were closed, and the ones further away were about 300 meters, too far for anyone to hear a cry for help. It seemed they were prepared to ambush him here.
"Brother, I need money right now, so you better help out," the leader of the thugs said, eyeing the briefcase behind Chen Tianming. It was undoubtedly Da Niu's men. They must have noticed him after he won over a hundred thousand tonight and now were here to cause trouble.
One, two, three... ten in total, six with knives, four with iron pipes. It looked like they were serious this time. Would his newly learned skills be useful? Uncle, please don't fail me now!
"Are you guys from the casino?" Chen Tianming wanted to confirm.
The leader of the thugs ignored Chen Tianming, addressing his men instead, "Don't waste time talking. Get him!"
They certainly wouldn't admit it. If they did, they wouldn't be able to survive on the streets. If someone won money from them, and they sent people to rob them, no one would dare gamble there anymore. So, they had to act covertly tonight.
One thug, eager to claim the credit, swung an iron rod and charged at Chen Tianming. Chen Tianming sidestepped and delivered a fierce knee to the thug's stomach, causing him to collapse. This thug couldn't withstand Chen Tianming's newly acquired skills; he was now a skilled fighter. These kinds of ordinary thugs could only intimidate ordinary people.
"Come on, you fearless guys. Big bro's money is also yours," Chen Tianming said confidently after knocking down one thug.
"Let's attack together. Don't be afraid. The boss said whoever takes him down will get a reward when we get back," the remaining nine thugs closed in.
Just then, a motorcycle zoomed in. The rider's face was covered, and he held an iron pipe. "Bang," one thug was hit on the head and fell down.
Taking advantage of their confusion, Chen Tianming launched a sudden attack. With swift palm strikes, he knocked down two more thugs. Then, with a series of flying kicks, he took down two more. One thug tried to use a knife on Chen Tianming, but the motorcycle rider hit his hand with a stick, causing him to scream in pain. It seemed like his hand was broken.
Who was this person? Why did he help him? Chen Tianming wondered. He glanced at the rider, but the person's face was covered, leaving only a pair of eyes visible.
The remaining two thugs panicked. They wanted to run but didn't dare. If they ran back now without success, the consequences would be even worse. It was better to leave with injuries. Thinking this, the leader wiped the sweat off his forehead with his sleeve and said fiercely, "Attack, let's fight them!"
This leader had some skills. He dodged the motorcycle rider's attack and counterattacked with a knife aimed at the rider's stomach. Chen Tianming took care of the other thug nearby, then kicked the leader's butt as he lost his momentum, sending him crashing into the motorcycle rider, who then knocked him down with a single strike.
"Get on the bike," the motorcycle rider said urgently. If they failed to capture these ten men now, they wouldn't get the money. They would surely send reinforcements, and they wouldn't be able to leave then.
Chen Tianming hesitated for a moment but eventually got on the motorcycle.
"Who are you?" After driving for a while and feeling the wind on his face, Chen Tianming began to feel more awake.
"It's me," Lin Guo pulled down his face mask.
"It's you! How did you know they would ambush me?" Chen Tianming asked in disbelief, realizing the person who saved him was Lin Guo, the same person he had given sixty thousand to at the casino.
"When I came out, I got wind that Da Niu was going after you, so I came to help. I won't let them go after my benefactor. Sooner or later, I'll take care of them. Tonight, you won over a million from them. They'll definitely come for you. But they won't dare to do it openly. If they sent someone to rob those who won their money, no one would dare to gamble there anymore. So tonight's events, Da Niu won't dare to mention them openly; they'll use covert methods instead."
"Sir, where do you want to get off?" Lin Guo asked.
"Drop me off at Renmin Road," Chen Tianming said. It was already late, and he needed to go back.
When they arrived at Renmin Road, Lin Guo said earnestly, "Sir, do you have time tomorrow afternoon? I'd like to talk to you about something."
"Isn't your mom having surgery tomorrow?" Chen Tianming remembered Lin Guo's mother was having surgery.
"It's in the morning, and it's not a major surgery
"But it requires money. Can we meet tomorrow afternoon?" Lin Guo felt that the man in front of him was not an ordinary person. He had helped him by giving him money, so he felt he should repay the favor.
"Alright, let's meet at the park at four tomorrow afternoon," Chen Tianming also felt that Lin Guo was a man of integrity, a filial son who would go to great lengths for his mother. Such people were worth befriending and helping. Moreover, he needed help now himself.
"Okay, it's a deal. See you tomorrow," Lin Guo said before driving off on his motorcycle.
When Chen Tianming returned home, his parents were already asleep. He took out the money - 1.2 million. He couldn't believe that he had become a millionaire overnight. What should he do with this money in the future? He needed to think carefully. Chen Tianming pondered for a while but then decided he was too tired today. He placed the money under the bed and planned to deposit it in the bank tomorrow before considering how to use it.