The courtyard house, without the script of Sha Zhu.

Chapter 98 Preparing for a Counterattack, Yi Liu Bleeds Again

Seeing Liu Haizhong's reaction, Yi Zhonghai subconsciously shook his head, but a sense of excitement also rose in his heart.

Although he disliked the somewhat reckless bangs, it was just right.

The other party can be gradually and completely assimilated by him and persuaded to become his right-hand man.

They even waited until Xu Fugui completely lost patience with the administrator before creating a new one.

Once he has completely convinced both administrators, he will be able to use them to control the compound and indirectly control the entire complex.

Just thinking about it made Yi Zhonghai ecstatic. At that time, he would definitely make Cao Wei kneel down at his feet and submit, and then ruthlessly drive him out.

After turning pale, Liu Haizhong quickly pulled Yi Zhonghai up.

Liu Haizhong was about to rush out of the courtyard when Yi Zhonghai instinctively broke free from him and couldn't help but question him.

"Old Liu, what are you taking me to do at this hour?"

"My apprentice? This little beast doesn't seem to be hurt at all. What about my other apprentices?"

Indeed, recalling Cao Wei's terrifying skills, he couldn't help but think of the disciples who had fought for him.

After all, Liu Haizhong was impeccable in his treatment of his apprentices and in his sense of duty.

He couldn't help but recall that if Cao Wei were safe and sound now, even if time had been delayed, his apprentices would certainly have suffered injuries just like he had back then.

I asked the other party to do this, and since I and Yi Zhonghai are the beneficiaries, I definitely have to take a look.

Upon hearing this, Yi Zhonghai frowned.

To be honest, Liu Haizhong's apprentices were not within his consideration. They were just strangers who had paid a small price to stop Cao Wei.

However, these were Liu Haizhong's apprentices after all. Without the obstruction of these people, they might not have been able to take the administrator position so smoothly today.

For the sake of her own public image, and also to win over Liu Haizhong.

Yi Zhonghai also feigned concern by asking a few questions.

"Look, I almost forgot about that too. Let's go take a look."

So Liu Haizhong and Yi Zhonghai went out.

On the other hand, Cao Wei, back home, was not in a very good mood.

He underestimated the methods of these beasts, or rather, he underestimated the determination of these two guys.

Afterwards, Cao Wei watched the two disappear into the courtyard and couldn't help but sneer.

It's likely that Liu Haizhong was thinking of his several unworthy disciples.

Immediately afterwards, Cao Wei arrived at the Xu family's house. Upon entering, the Xu family members saw him, who hadn't been there earlier.

Xu Fugui vaguely guessed what was going on, but didn't mention it for the time being. Instead, he brought up the matter of the administrator selection.

"Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong managed to get these positions through bribery, and now they're called something like 'Grandpa.' By the way, Xiao Cao, why aren't you here?"

After hearing that Yi Zhonghai and Liu Haizhong were preparing to re-elect the so-called "old man".

Cao Wei, however, was no longer angry; instead, he was remarkably calm.

Cao Wei spoke casually.

"Liu Haizhong had some of his apprentices prepare to ambush me and knock me unconscious. Luckily, I reacted in time, which at least bought me some time."

Hearing this, even Xu Fugui, who had some suspicions, was stunned for a moment. He had gradually toned down his sharp edge over the years, but he never expected Liu Haizhong to do such a thing.

But upon closer reflection, the other party's almost pathological pursuit of that so-called official position seems capable of such a thing.

"Xiao Cao, so what are your plans next?"

"Let's wait for an opportunity. Not retaliating is not my style."

Cao Wei smiled casually, and after exchanging a few more pleasantries, Xu Damao couldn't help but speak up, eager to try.

"Brother Wei, are you planning to take down those two? Can I join you? I can manage too—"

"Nonsense!"

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Fugui frowned and rudely interrupted him.

You have to understand, those two old guys were really cunning when they did it.

Although I'm not afraid, I can't help it because my current job is as a rural management officer, which requires me to go to the countryside every few days.

Just like last time, at least Cao Wei was there. What if Cao Wei wasn't there?

What if one's son commits suicide, leaving behind some irreversible injuries or other consequences?

This is something Xu Fugui absolutely cannot accept.

Cao Wei immediately chimed in, looking at Xu Damao, who, even with his head down, seemed to still have some thoughts hidden in his eyes, and dismissed the other's idea with a single sentence.

"Da Mao, what I need to do will have to wait for the right opportunity, and it's not certain that you'll be available by then. Besides, you need to focus on your studies right now; who knows, if you become a high-ranking official in the future, I might have to work for you."

These words of encouragement made Xu Damao raise his head and pat his chest as he spoke.

"Okay, then remember to bring Sha Zhu along too, and have Sha Zhu cook for me."

As the three exchanged knowing smiles, Xu Fugui tapped Xu Damao on the head with a hint of annoyance.

"Look at your current achievements, you're supposed to be a high-ranking official? You'd be better off becoming a thug."

"Xiao Cao, these two guys aren't too difficult to deal with. The key is to be careful of that guy."

As he spoke, Xu Fugui pointed in the direction of the old deaf man. In the entire courtyard, the only person he could be somewhat wary of was the old deaf man.

Cao Wei nodded slightly in deep agreement.

On the other side, Liu Haizhong led Yi Zhonghai to the homes of his apprentices.

But he learned that his apprentices had not yet returned.

He immediately became anxious, and at that moment, Yi Zhonghai couldn't help but offer a reminder.

"They might be injured. Let's go to the nearest hospital to get them checked out."

It was Yi Zhonghai's suggestion that led the two to run to the nearest hospital.

Soon, the two saw their three apprentices lying in hospital beds in a ward.

Although Cao Wei didn't kill them, his current physical condition meant that just those three blows from each of them would definitely keep those three in bed for ten days to half a month.

The three of them were dressed almost identically, with their legs wrapped in bandages.

When the three arrived at the hospital, they only wanted to get some traditional Chinese medicine for sprains and bruises, since their legs were in a lot of pain at the time.

Upon closer examination, it was discovered that all three of them had fractures.

In addition to various physical injuries, he had no choice but to be hospitalized for the sake of his health.

Seeing her master Liu Haizhong now, even though he had always taken good care of her, she still felt a bit resentful when she thought about her current state.

Upon seeing this, Liu Haizhong felt somewhat guilty and, unusually, lowered his head.

"Sorry, I was too hasty last time and forgot to tell you how skilled this kid is."

Seeing that even their master had lowered his head, the three of them couldn't vent their resentment, no matter how much they still harbored. After all, that was Liu Haizhong's usual personality.

Even at work, I sometimes make mistakes because of my impatient personality, or I may have shortcomings in teaching them.

After that, Li Yang, the leading disciple, thought for a moment and then gritted his teeth and finished explaining the matter.

Although they had considered saving face, they were ultimately being blackmailed and were now in bed. Ultimately, their master had to take responsibility for this matter.

If something is concealed, it's easy for things to become a mess and become unclear.

After listening to the whole thing, Liu Haizhong was stunned, and Yi Zhonghai was dumbfounded.

Although Cao Wei displayed terrifying skills when he first entered the hospital, and that assassination attempt had virtually no follow-up, it was still remarkable that he managed to take on three opponents in a sneak attack and even manage to beat them to such a state.

That's when I truly experienced Cao Wei's terrifying skills.

After hearing the so-called debt collection story, he was even more certain that it might not be that little bastard Cao Wei.

After all, he had experienced something similar before. But after realizing something, Yi Zhonghai suddenly had a bad feeling.

Just then, Liu Haizhong took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and pulled Yi Zhonghai out, saying directly.

"Old Yi, my three apprentices are in this state because of me, so we have to pay for this together."