This night, Ai Dong also did not know how he came out from Deng Loong's club. In a daze, his brain had lost its basic thinking function, feeling muddle-headed and had a kind of feeling like he was going to be being struck by lightning.
Of course, he was also thinking of one matter, the only matter that puzzled him.
How did he end up losing almost 8 million, such an astronomical figure?
He did not remember, only vaguely knew that he was tipsy, wanted to drop his head to sleep but unfortunately, Deng Loong's aura was too strong. He could only pinch his own thigh to keep himself awake. Then Deng Loong slightly smiled and pulled out a stack of cards. Deng Loong said he wanted to teach him a new poker game, very exciting and was sure Ai Dong would love it. Tonight Deng Loong was in a good mood and wanted Ai Dong to accompany him to play a few games.
And then he had forced himself to play and the clock.... tick-tock, tick-tock..... ticked away. It was the sound of hypnosis. In his sleepy, hazy state, he started to play the game. He thought that if he accompanied the Boss to play cards for a night, the Boss would spare him once. Thinking of this, he did not know how many games he played, then the expressionless dealer said. "Now you owe the Boss eight million in chips."
"What, what is it? Eight......eight million? Gamble......are we gambling?"
The dealer did not even bat an eyelid, spoke on behalf of the Boss and answered. "Our Boss does not play casually."
The implied meaning was that the Boss was different from ordinary people. So if one's financial base was not strong, then one should not lightly say the word, 'accompany to play' or else the consequences would be bankruptcy or if bad luck persisted, the sum owed was too large, then had to find a building to jump off and must make sure the building was high enough to ensure a leap would end his life. Otherwise, if one did not die and was paralyzed, whilst sitting in a wheelchair, he still had to rack his brains to find ways to pay off his debts.
The cruel cold wind blew and Ai Dong's chaotic brain suddenly cleared. He thought back and forth of the matter again and finally realized that he had fallen into a calculated trap laid by wicked people.
And it was a greatly calculated one.
In the past, reading history books, it was not known how bad people could force people to commit suicide but today he was forced to jump, Ai Dong now thoroughly understood the meaning of life.
He walked in front, in a state of trance, distracted like the wandering souls in the wilderness. Behind him, the big wicked Deng Loong was two steps away and his tall body hidden in the darkness. The curved corners of his mouth were also hidden and his calm footsteps reveal his high spirits.
One in front, one at the back, two people.......can be said that one was in hell and the other in heaven.
The car jockey drove Deng Loong's car over, the headlights turned on and suddenly Dong Zi's whole body shivered, like being electrocuted. The kind of feeling that was brewing for a long time, for the evil hatred, for the rich who bullied the poor and for the bad guys who make calculated moves to trap the police. The shame of it, suddenly burst forth. He became furious and without thinking, he suddenly turned around. With red eyes and standing on tiptoes, he held Deng Loong's collar and stammered. "Bastard, you.....you trapped me! ! ! "
Deng Loong was taller than Dong Zi by a head. He looked condescendingly at him, smiling like a tiger, lifted his eyebrows and casually answered. "What......if it is true?"
"Damn, I.....I'll fight this out with you!"
Under the moonlight, Dong Zi's angry little white face revealed a little juvenile childishness. Deng Loon stretched out his hand, like seizing a little chicken, pulled Dong Zi under his shoulder and Dong Zi was forcefully dragged by him. His hands were still clutching Deng Loong's collar, his mouth muttering and the two of them struggled, looking so ridiculous.
"Bastard, scoundrel, villain, I will not let you off, don't you forget. I'm the police! ! My brothers all are police, you just wait. You, you, you.....just wait. Tomorrow I will bring my people to end your thieves' nest. You conduct illegal gambling, disrupt social order, commit murder and arson. I will not let you......."
Ai Dong who was seized, cursed all the way, his delicate face because of being angry and the effect of alcohol, became redder and tender. Deng Loong actually like this type of little men, and when he saw the young man acting so childish and angry, his heart felt as if there were claws scratching on it. He was going to reveal his true nature and he smiled.
Deng Loong slowly stopped and in the moonlight, his eyes were like the eyes of a leopard. Dong Zi was stunned for a moment. He stared at him as he bowed his head and whispered. "You said your brothers are the police, is it?"
Once Dong Zi heard this, he felt proud. It seems that the deterrence he uttered had a very good effect. Deng Loong must be afraid..... Dong Zi held up his head and nodded. In his heart, he hoped that this inexplicable 8 million would be written off and if his colleagues knew about this matter, he would be the laughing stock of the police force.
Deng Loong knowingly nodded, suddenly smiled. "My brother-in-law is the Bureau Chief."
This sentence was like a giant bomb. Dong Zi's head was buzzed for a long time and did not react. In a trance, he wondered which building in the city was considered the highest.
It was said that when a dog is anxious, it will jump over the wall and why not the manly Ai Dong, Police Officer Ai.
At this time, the cold winds of hell blew over, making people chilled to the bones. Dong Zi's whole body trembled, a voice in his heart shouted.
Do not compromise, must not compromise. Have to fight with this heinous bad guy till the end!
He pulled his face taut, clenched his teeth, his face revealing stubbornness that was not normally seen, he looked up at Deng Loong and fiercely said. "Son of a bitch, I know you want to sleep with me." He gave a sound *pei*, with his thumb pointing to his chest. "I, Ai Dong is not a coward. What is 8 million?! Even if I die, I will not sleep with you!"
He had always been submissive towards this person but this time he felt so good and got carried away that he added one more word.
"Scum!"
Then he held his head high with his chest out, but in actual fact, his heart was pounding away. A person walking on the road in the dark of the night, not feeling the panic, not feeling afraid, he felt as if he was a giant, a bright emissary, defeating the evil power.
He, Ai Dong is not a female but a true male! A giant among the short men!
Deng Loong watched the small bodied Ai Dong as he walked away. In the night, as he lighted a cigarette, he narrowed his eyes and his whole body exuded a dangerous air.
Based on your word 'scum', I will sleep with you!
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This night when Dong Zi stumbled back home it was already 3 o'clock in the night. Deng Loong's club was in the scenic suburbs and it took him an hour before he found an empty taxi and finally he could temporarily extricate himself from the nightmare.
Sleepy.....sleepiness was never strong, not just to get rid of tiredness, there were other things such as the dying feeling of first love and that skeptical 8 million debt.
Reality was so cruel. He hoped that on waking up, those suffocating troubles would have all disappeared.
Sleep was just a moment of relief and whatever was due, would surely come such as the bully who wanted to collect his debt.
Dong Zi had thought it over. The only way was to avoid Deng Loong, hoping that Deng Loong would forget that 8 million debt that appeared out of nowhere and let him off.
After feeling scared for two weeks, Deng Loong's men did not appear anywhere near him. Although Dong Zi's heart was always unsettled, he could at least temporarily rest his heart.
By the side of Deng Loong, there were people who were constantly throwing themselves at him and to avoid any unnecessary trouble with the police, he had put aside those bad thoughts.
Dong Zi as an undercover agent in the school had tried to get close to a boy and this evening he had accepted the boy's invitation to a banquet. Originally, he had wanted to eat a good meal but the Heavens had made fun of him.....he met the man, Deng Loong whom he had been trying to avoid.
Although Senior Sister, Fang Liang Liang came to his rescue, Dong Zi who had difficulty putting his heart at rest. Now he feels his heart shaking with fear again and his hands started to tremble.
When Deng Loong saw that no one was near them, he bent down near Dong Zi's ear, blowing hot air as he whispered. "Eat a bit more. You are the one in debt."
It seems as though Deng Loong was like a fly, eyeing him and Dong Zi who was not afraid anymore. Suddenly he raised his head and retorted. "Surname Deng, framing police officers is not a trivial matter. Even if you are related to the royalty, I, Ai Dong have not done anything wrong. I am in the right and I am not afraid of you."
Whilst he was talking, he straightened his body, not feeling afraid, with a sense of justice.
This face which was pretending to be brave showed timid childishness which made Deng Loong felt as if claws were scratching at his heart. He laughed heartily. "Nowadays, the quality of police officers had improved. There are gamblers and there are debtors who refuse pay, so what should small civilians like us, who are doing honest business do? ...... Police Officer Ai, you are very forgetful. Or else, one of these days, why not let me take out the video recording to show you, to let you recall some memories? If you really cannot remember, then it is easily done. You can let Deputy Director Lao Tan help you remember and give me a fair answer."
Deng Loong smiled slightly and his words were really icy cold. He had successfully scared the rookie Police Office Ai Dong. Some people say occasional gambling was like love. He usually likes to gamble with a few buddies and is very cautious. Who would have known that such a big problem would arise and also affected to his own future? He wondered about the consequences if Lao Tan knew that he had owed Deng Loong so much money and which was also due to his own foolishness. Deng Loong is the offspring of the underworld and if he insists that Dong Zi owes him money, then that will be like being splashed with dirty water. No matter how much he cleans himself, he will still be dirty.
And if Lao Tan really knew that he owed Deng Loong 8 million yuan, then he would no longer be able to stay in the Bureau and certainly be treated as a spy. Just think......since he owed Deng Loong money, he would have to assist Deng Loong and he was only a poor man, what could he do? In the end, he would have to sell Deng Loong information, right?
No, definitely could not let Lao Tan know. Dong Zi took a deep breath, faced Deng Loong and said. "The matter regarding the two of us, don't let anyone know..... don't bully me."
Deng Loong did not give way, smiled coldly and sneered. "I am sorry, Police Office Ai. For police like you who think they are smart, we have to bully you to let you know the problems that businessmen like us face. Sorry, debt repayment is proper.....we will meet again."
Then Deng Loong lifted his glass and mockingly gave Dong Zi a toast. Then he provocatively walked away leaving Dong Zi standing there, at a loss at what was to be his next course of action.
He grieved and clamored in his heart: I am only a small-salaried man.
Ai Dong was confused. Would Deng Loong's words mislead the police? ....... At this moment, he forgot to analyze the essence of this whole matter...... what was the essence? The essence was Deng Loong wanted to sleep with him.....and now the bad guys were also smart.
In general, in today's society, the police were the defenders of social order, in addition to the national machine itself. No one could shake the status of Deng Family, which was regrettable but the Deng Family who started in the underworld was innovative. The police had slept with them because the Eldest Daughter of the Deng Family had slept with the Bureau Chief and Deng Loong had his own pursuits.
Ripping off his well-ironed police uniform, revealing his white, pale chest, pressing him down, let him tremble, let him beg for mercy and he cannot put aside his police spectrum, what a lively colorful scene.....ah
Thinking of this, Deng Loong looked at the pale young man in the distance. Boss Deng's saliva was going to drip down onto the grass.
The sky was fine and the fish had taken the bait.
This night the mission was completed smoothly and actually, he should feel happy. But Ai Dong constantly felt irritated and for the first time, he doubted his work. The kind of enthusiasm of young people when they wanted to join the police force to serve the people began to dissipate, like being splashed with water, feeling perturbed.
He had made use of a boy's kindness, destroyed an innocent friendship and he was so innocent. And if he was not a policeman then he would not have encountered such a matter that evoked his guilty conscience and also would not encounter such a terrible man like Deng Loong, at the same time ended up with a huge unclear debt.
Ai Dong reached his 50 square-meter small home and his 70 years-old grandmother was asleep. The elderly being a light sleeper, sensed movement at the door and knew he had come home. When the lights were switched on, she let out a few coughs, hunched her back and came to the door. Her face showed concern and a kind smile. "Dong Zi, you are back. Are you hungry? Do you want grandma to cook you some supper?"
Dong Zi looked at his grandmother's face with her wrinkled smile and the concern in her eyes made his heart burst with sadness. His mouth had a taste of bitterness but he still stubbornly maintained his smile. "No need, grandma. I had eaten before I came back." He turned his gaze to the house. "Is my mother asleep?"
Grandmother slowly nodded. "She is already asleep."
Dong Zi gave an answer. "Oh." He hugged his grandmother's slender shoulders and said quietly. "Then I will go in to take a look. You'd better go back to sleep. Tomorrow I am on leave. I will take you and my mother to the park, okay?"
"Good. Tomorrow's weather will be fine. Your mother will be happy."
Grandmother laughed happily and Dong Zi also smiled a happy smile. This time he felt he was truly a man, the only pillar of this home and even if the sky collapsed, he would hold up the sky for his grandmother and mother.
In the faint light, Dong Zi's mother was asleep, her face showing calm and peace. He tucked her in and did the same for his grandmother before turning off the light and left the room.
He went to the window of his room and opened the windows. For a person who seldom smokes, he pulled out a cigarette, frowned and lighted it up.
He did not turn on the lights and bright stars lighted up the dark night sky, forming sad curves.
He thought of his mother who was mentally ill for the last ten years.
Probably because his mother loved his father too much, when his father died after a car accident, they could not locate the driver who had run away and the burden of supporting the family fell onto his mother. At that time, he was not sensible and often he would skip classes and roamed the streets looking for his father's murderer, hoping God would help him find the culprit.
In the end, God did not help him but instead put him in difficulties. Once, walking on a busy pedestrian path, he was hit by a drunk driver, fractured his arm and leg which could be considered as a leaking house in the midst of night rain* (Disaster happening upon another disaster).
During the time that he was hospitalized, his mother began to show signs of her mental illness. She would not be able to sleep the whole night, afraid of the road and every time she hears the car horns, she would panic. Usually, she would be frightfully silent and then all of a sudden she became a total stranger.
Later she became mad.
Every day she will sit around foolishly, her quiet face expressionless, holding his father's photo in her hands. Fortunately, she is not aggressive, sometimes when the situation is good, she will remember Dong Zi's name and when the situation is bad, she will not move all day, will not talk and just hug him. She will smile and look into the distant, probably missing his father.
Ai Dong also did not know how he had managed these few years. In fact, he was raised by his grandmother and he also had an aunt who was wealthy. This aunt had often helped them and his aunt had supported him through his studies which he was very grateful.
The reason why he had joined the police force was, his father had aroused his interest. He knew that only the police could help the pair of widow and son to find justice and also because the welfare benefits were good. In short, he was heavily burdened.
(In Chapter 46 - there is a passage that says Dong Zi has 2 elder sisters. The author did not elaborate much on this so it is assumed that the sisters had to take care of their own families and they lived far away. Since they do not come from rich families so they were unable to help him.)
So after working for two years, although his colleagues were the moonlight society, they would spend their wages as they pleased but for him, the major part of his salary was carefully saved up in another account. After all, his grandmother and mother were getting on in years and he had to be prepared for their medical expenses.
He loved to look nice and loved fashionable things. Fortunately, he had a buddy who operated a fashion store which allowed him to make purchases at low prices. He would buy a few pieces of clothing during each season and be happily satisfied.
His closest buddies knew about his family problems and everyone had agreed that when they gambled, they would let him win, when they were out entertaining, they would choose a wine that was not too expensive. There were times when the expenses were high, the buddies would clamor to pay and during the times when the bill was cheap, they would let him pay.
In his heart, he clearly knew what his buddies were thinking and doing.....he knew.
In his life, the people that he had encountered were almost all good people and so when he met Deng Loong who was a wicked and unreasonable man, he did not know what he should do.
He sighed, snuffed out the cigarette, threw himself on the bed and told himself to forget everything and go to sleep.