Special District 9 Chapter 78: Recklessness

Yong Dong was already intending to leave, but after hearing those words from the manager, he suddenly found himself placed in a spot dignity-wise. “Are you trying to chase me away now?”

“Ma Lao-er is an oaf. He never lets anyone take advantage of him in Dirt Street,” the manager advised. “He had quite a bit to drink today, so I reckon that he’ll be coming back in a moment’s time.”

Yong Dong berated the manager for being too nosey on the inside, but at the same time, he knew that Ma Lao-er was a thug who did whatever as he pleased. He would only lose out if he were to get into a fight with such a person.

That was why he felt extremely frustrated at this very moment. If he were to leave, it would reflect badly on him. It would look as if he was scared of Ma Lao-er. But if he were to remain here, trouble might just come knocking on his door.

After a moment of contemplation, Yong Dong smiled and replied, “It’s fine. On the contrary, I’d be really disappointed if he doesn’t come today.”

“Why are you pitting yourself against him?”

“Don’t bother about it. Bring us more wine, we’ll drink for a while longer,” Yong Dong replied with a casual smile.

“… Sigh!” The manager stood up with a deep sigh.

After the manager left, Yong Dong turned to his friend beside him and said, “Call back home and get them to send two people over. Tell them to inform us that something has cropped up at the company when they arrive…”

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Ever since the medicine route had been re-established, Liu Zishu had been staying at a house not too far away from Dirt Street. It took just a ten-minute drive before they reached Liu Zishu’s place.

By the roadside, Liu Zishu stood before the car window and instructed Ma Lao-er, “Head back and have a good sleep. There are still things we have to settle tomorrow. Call me after you wake up.”

“Got it,” Ma Lao-er nodded.

“I’ll be leaving then.”

“Take care, bro.”

“Un.” Liu Zishu nodded before turning around to head back to his house.

After seeing that Liu Zishu had left, the driver glanced backward and asked, “Are we headi

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