Pampered by the Toughest Man After Divorce
Chapter 1259 - 1081: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Chapter 1259: Chapter 1081: Xiao’ai, Dabao, Xiaobei

Long Aixi looked into Zhou Xianzhi’s eyes and probably saw the reluctance and sincerity in them, so he nodded, "Alright, then let’s stay in touch."

Just then, another child came over to call for Long Aixi, "Brother Aixi, aren’t you coming to set off firecrackers? If you don’t come soon, you’ll miss your share."

Long Aixi immediately went to set off the firecrackers.

Zhou Xianzhi opened her mouth but didn’t know what to say.

...

Meanwhile, in the main hall of the Dragon’s Tooth Gang, it wasn’t until almost everyone had eaten their fill that Hall Master Zhou took advantage of the good atmosphere to step forward and propose a toast to Dragon Three, "Gang leader, I have something I want to discuss with you!"

"What is it?" Dragon Three asked, looking quite pleased as the evening’s gathering had brought him great joy.

Hall Master Zhou then spoke, "Gang leader, I am extremely grateful for your concern and help during this time, but... my wife has always hoped that I would leave this place to live a different life. You know about the issues between my wife and me, she has been feeling suppressed living here. Now that Zhou Chang has grown up, I want to let him temporarily take my position while I take my wife and daughter and leave the Dragon’s Tooth Gang."

As Hall Master Zhou spoke, his face showed a hint of guilt.

Now, as many people had not yet dispersed, Hall Master Zhou’s words were heard by all, and the hall fell silent for a moment.

Hall Master Zhou brought this up now, which meant he had surely given it deep thought, so everyone’s eyes turned to Dragon Three, wanting to know his response.

Dragon Three couldn’t drink, so there was only tea on his desk, and Lu Jianxi was sitting by his side.

Lu Jianxi, after all, had led thousands of soldiers into battle and experienced all kinds of scenarios. Even if she were to take on the position of gang leader, it would be within her capabilities, it was only that she chose to stay behind the scenes out of respect for Dragon Three.

Upon hearing Hall Master Zhou’s words, Lu Jianxi’s eyes revealed a sharp intensity.

However, Dragon Three was calm and unhurried, his demeanor still pleasant, "Have you thought this through?"

"I have, gang leader," Hall Master Zhou replied.

"Are you clear about the rules of our organization?" Dragon Three asked again.

"I am clear. Anyone who leaves the gang must endure eighty-one lashes. After leaving, they must not commit any act that would harm the Dragon’s Tooth Gang. If one violates this, they will become the public enemy of the gang! I can abide by these," Hall Master Zhou assured with a thump on his chest.

"Since you’ve made up your mind, there’s no need for me to retain you any longer. However, we are currently celebrating the Spring Festival, so if you wish to leave the gang, you will have to wait until after the eighth day of the new year. Then, you can come over to receive the eighty-one lashes," Dragon Three said, and continued to drink his tea.

"Yes, I shall take my leave!" Hall Master Zhou felt that the matter had been resolved too smoothly.

But, at the time of joining, Dragon Three had made it clear that the Dragon’s Tooth Gang would not trap a person for life; if one wished to leave, the organization would not hold them back.

Therefore, Hall Master Zhou couldn’t help feeling a bit melancholy.

...

It wasn’t until it was time to stay up late on New Year’s Eve that Lu Jianxi and Dragon Three returned to their room. Lu Jianxi helped Dragon Three take off his outer clothing and then stirred the charcoal under the bed for him.

Even though they were also in the south, their location didn’t compare to the warmth of Peach Blossom Town where Nan Feng and the others were. In Fuzhou County, even if it didn’t rain, New Year’s Eve night was pretty cold, and Dragon Three, being someone who was sensitive to the cold, naturally needed a basin of charcoal fire.

"Why did you agree to Hall Master Zhou’s request so quickly? Even though you appear nonchalant on the surface, you’re actually angry inside, aren’t you?" Lu Jianxi said.