Chapter 1681 - 949: Brotherhood Deep as Blood (Part 2)

Chapter 1681: Chapter 949: Brotherhood Deep as Blood (Part 2)

Anyway, the daughter has already been sent away, and he’s saved the money for her long ago. As long as it’s spent cautiously, she’ll be free from any worries about food and clothing for the rest of her life.

He’s at this age now, and he’s enjoyed all that life has to offer. Even if it’s a death sentence, he feels he hasn’t wasted his life.

Stumbling forward, he didn’t notice Bai Yusheng had been following behind him for a while, a touch of warmth finally appearing in his gaze.

"Come back with me."

Yao Sanbao turned abruptly, incredulous as he looked at Bai Yusheng: "You..."

"Considering we were once brothers, I can’t let you freeze out here. At the very least, you’re still a man. Come on back." After saying this, Bai Yusheng turned around and headed home.

Li Feng had already finished cooking. Seeing the two of them return one after the other, she smiled and said, "You brothers have a drink, I’m going to sleep."

Yao Sanbao looked at Bai Yusheng with envy: "Brother, I admire your insight."

Knowing he meant his wife was both virtuous and smart, Bai Yusheng’s eyes lit up with a hint of amusement: "Qin Fei (Yao Sanbao’s late wife) was great too, but it’s a pity..." he sighed and changed the subject, "If you hadn’t shamelessly begged just now, I wouldn’t have let you stay."

Yao Sanbao shook his head with a bitter smile: "You, still the same temperament. Back when we shared a bunk, you were just as impulsive. All these years, you haven’t changed."

"Isn’t it good to be this way?" Bai Yusheng asked in return.

"Good, good, of course it’s good. This way it’s stable, and the wife and kids don’t have to worry. Brother, I’m not as good as you." As he spoke, Yao Sanbao took a shot of the strong liquor, grimacing as it burned his mouth.

"Eat." Bai Yusheng pushed the dish towards him, "You used to drink this without even frowning, Third Brother, you’re pampering yourself now."

Yao Sanbao set down the glass, picked up two chopsticks of food, chewed slowly for a while, then said, "Why don’t you ask me what’s wrong?"

"Given your current situation, unless your nest has been raided, how could you come looking for me? By the way, how is Xiao Ying? Is she arranged properly?"

Yao Sanbao slapped Bai Yusheng’s shoulder heavily twice: "Brother, my true brother! Don’t worry, everything’s set for Xiao Ying.

Yusheng, rest easy. I’m just hiding here for two days. When I arrived, I already contacted Old Meng. Once the boat arrives, he will call me.

Ah, only at times like this do you realize, it has to be the old brothers. I’ve let you and Old Meng down!"

"Is it safe at Old Meng’s place?" Bai Yusheng frowned slightly, "You and he have been in contact over these years. If something happens to you, won’t he be under suspicion?"

"He has someone else taking care of it. He won’t risk facing me. Don’t worry." Tears appeared in Yao Sanbao’s eyes, "Yusheng, I actually planned to retire next year. But... alas..."

Bai Yusheng stared fixedly at Yao Sanbao: "Third Brother, now you understand why I fell out with you back then, right?"

"I understand now. I used to think it was because you were unhappy with the small share I gave you. Honestly, I was quite angry back then.

I felt I did all the work, handled the operations and ran to get the money. Giving you twenty percent was already generous. Why were you not satisfied?

Now I realize you saw this day coming early on. You didn’t want your wife and kids to suffer. But even knowing it now, what can change?

Too late for everything. What you said back then, I couldn’t bring myself to listen. People make mistakes that they might never have the chance to fix.

By the way, how is the young girl doing? Haven’t seen for so many years. Even if I ran into her outside, she probably wouldn’t recognize me."

Talking about his daughter, Bai Yusheng’s face lit up with a smile: "Xiuxiu is now a sophomore in college. Once she graduates and finds a job, her mom and I can relax a bit."

"And Aunt Bai? Is her health okay?"

"Yeah, my mom’s health is quite good. She can still eat a bowl of rice in a meal. She’s staying at my elder brother’s house this month, and in ten days, she’ll come over."

"Aunt Bai treated me like her own son. Sorry I can’t see her this time, sigh!" Yao Sanbao rubbed his forehead, "Yusheng, what I owe you, I might never be able to repay it."

"There’s no need for such courtesy between brothers." Bai Yusheng refilled his glass, "At times like this, you remembered me, proving you see me as a true brother. At times like this, if a brother doesn’t help you, who will?"

Yao Sanbao smiled bitterly again, thinking about those who called him brother, none of them warned him about today’s raid.