American Comics: BOSS Invasion

“Among those who hold sway on the streets, Wang, the Old Master of the Heqing House, is a force to be reckoned with. As for the docks, the Liu brothers are the ones who truly hold the power.”

Qi Shan said, “You seem to know a lot about these things. You're so familiar with them. Do you know what I do?”

The woman gently patted her chest with her fan: “Your attire, sir, is indeed peculiar. You wear no insignia, yet your clothes are of fine quality. Forgive my poor eyesight, but I cannot discern your origins!”

Qi Shan nodded, just as he had expected.

The gangs of this era all possessed their own systems. Whether it was assessment or personnel management, they were extremely strict.

Even clothing and attire were particular. To distinguish between friend and foe, they would often leave a mark in an inconspicuous place, such as tying a copper or iron plate around the waist, or tattooing an arm.

All of this was for the purpose of distinguishing between allies and enemies.

“Do you know if Crocodile Guang has been up to anything lately?”

The woman covered her mouth with her fan and said softly: “I don’t know the details, but I do know a thing or two. Some time ago, the Crocodile Gang clashed with the Axe Gang.

I heard that the Axe Gang had gotten support from the foreign masters in the concession, obtaining a lot of silver and firearms. Some time ago, relying on their powerful strength, they forcibly seized the Crocodile Gang's docks, and the two gangs formed a deep feud.

In recent days, the people below have often been fighting each other in pairs. Every few days, the police station can fish out a few corpses from the remote sewers.

Just yesterday, in the courtyard in front, they dragged out a body with only half a torso, the fresh blood leaving a trail, it was quite frightening!”

After saying these words, the woman paused for a moment, then continued: “Judging by your attire and tone, sir, you must also be in this line of work. If you have any ideas or need to rest, you can come directly to me.

Don't let the depth of this alley fool you; there are many people coming and going. I can often hear some messy news, and it wouldn't hurt to pick out some useful bits and sell them to you cheaply!”

Qi Shan shook his head with a smile. “You really know how to do business. Alright, here are a few more silver dollars for you!”

As he spoke, he took out a few silver dollars and placed them in the woman's hand.

The woman beamed: “You're very generous, sir! Rest assured, my lips are sealed. If you're willing to spend a lot of money, I guarantee that not a single word will get out.”

“You know the rules. It seems you have someone protecting you. Who is it?”

“Originally, I was with the Hezi Hall, but later Zhang-ye ran off to the Hebei Gang and got caught up in the Axe Gang's melee, losing an arm, and inexplicably joining the Axe Gang.

So, I should be considered a nominal member now. I usually give some protection fees and don't have to worry about miscellaneous things. These days are quite comfortable!”

Qi Shan shook his head: “You really are carefree!”

Then he looked at the woman and saw that she had a beautiful face, a graceful figure, and was clean and tidy, exuding charm from the inside out.

“I'm full. The night is already late. Get me a girl, arrange a room, and then come back to warm my bed!”

The woman obediently responded: “It's already been prepared, right next door. Washing utensils, bedding, and pillows are all complete. The girl will knock on the door and lock it!”

After speaking, she walked to the dressing table and took off the jewelry from the top of her head one by one, putting it into the box below.

She turned around, put the low table aside, and covered it with a wooden lid to prevent rats or cats from eating it at night.

The woman poked her little head out from the quilt, stretched out her white jade arm, and extinguished the gas lamp. The flame trembled twice and went out, and the room instantly fell into darkness.

Then Qi Shan felt a small hand groping over… …

The room quickly filled with rhythmic creaking sounds.

The next morning, before dawn, a cloud came over, followed by a torrential downpour.

Raindrops hit the eaves, like large and small pearls falling on a jade plate. The crisp sound and the bead curtain falling along the eaves presented a different kind of beauty against the backdrop of the small courtyard.

Qi Shan was strong. He had only closed his eyes briefly last night, but he hadn't actually fallen asleep. The woman in his arms was sleeping soundly.

The exercise had left her dripping with sweat, and her whole body was stretched out. Now she was curled up in his arms like a kitten.

Qi Shan's mood was a bit complicated. He didn't expect that so many beautiful women hadn't moved him, but he had fallen for a semi-concealed door.

Looking back at his previous love history, it seemed that the last woman was the Dragonfly Girl Black Hero during the Mutant gathering.

Forget it, no matter what her background is? Now that she has followed him, he should bear some responsibility.

When it was bright, the woman woke up leisurely.

“You're already awake, sir. Please wait a moment, I'll go boil water for you to wash up!”

As she spoke, the woman got up and took a large windbreaker from the cabinet, simply draping it over herself.

She didn't know where she found an umbrella, held it over her head, and walked into the kitchen. After a moment, she said she had brought back a copper kettle and an iron basin.

Putting down the copper kettle, she took the iron basin and slightly dipped some cold water from the rain pond, then mixed it with hot water to make warm water.

Then she used a dry cloth to dip it and wipe Qi Shan.

After a simple cleanup, the woman helped Qi Shan put on his clothes, then walked to the kitchen again. After a moment, the smell of porridge wafted from the courtyard.

The woman picked up the leftovers from last night, put together a small plate, and also made some pickles, fermented bean curd, and salted fish, and filled a large bowl with white porridge.

Just as she brought up the breakfast, Ye Zimei had already pushed the door open and walked in.

The woman was a little surprised, but she didn't say anything.

She ladled a bowl of porridge for Qi Shan, while serving him breakfast, and still looked at him infatuatedly, her eyes flowing with charm, almost entangling Qi Shan to death.

Although Qi Shan had already made up his mind, he wouldn't show it at this time.

The women who could mix in this business were not so simple. The reason why she showed such an infatuated look was entirely because Qi Shan was generous.

Once Qi Shan showed that he had no money, this woman would instantly change her face and unhesitatingly call someone to throw him out.

So, you can take in this kind of woman, but you can't give your true feelings.

After eating breakfast and tidying up, the rain gradually subsided.

Qi Shan looked at the sky, took the two umbrellas that the woman handed over, and stepped outside.

“Prepare some seafood in the afternoon. I'll be back to eat after dark. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll spend the night here tonight!”

A look of joy flashed in the woman's eyes. She leaned against the door frame, holding her skirt, and whispered: “Yes, sir, I'll wait for you!”