jdhmnovel Chapter 354: Causing Trouble
Chapter 354: Causing Trouble
Chapter 354 Causing Trouble
Fisherman's Wharf is actually a pier. According to the number distribution, it was originally a gathering place for fishermen. The gold rush here attracted them. Now fishing is no longer their main business, and the nearby restaurants and bars have become an important source of funds for them.
The lights are coming on and the streets are bustling with traffic.
Anna suddenly pointed at a tram in front and shouted, "Hurry up, catch up, we can take a ride..."
Qiu Huoming looked up and saw several people standing on both sides of the carriage. The carriage seemed to be open.
Qiu Huoming was watching curiously when William had already taken the lead and ran.
Anna reached out and patted Qiu Huoming, "Hurry up, follow me." As soon as she finished speaking, she lifted her skirt and rushed over.
Daniel was not to be outdone. Seeing the three men rushing over, Qiu Huoming didn't have time to think and just ran after them.
The car was moving very slowly. The sides were open and had special handrails. Anna leaned half of her body out of the car. The night wind blew her curly hair, revealing her smooth forehead. Her eyes were bright. "Wow, I haven't taken this car for a long time."
It was the first time for Qiu Huoming to ride in such a car, and he looked around curiously.
This is a tram. The tracks on the road are fixed routes. The speed is very slow, and occasionally pedestrians on the street wave at them.
William laughed and waved back.
Danielle's cheeks were rosy from running, making her look even cuter.
She grabbed the handrail and turned to look at Qiu Huoming, "Qiu..."
Qiu Huoming looked at her.
"You smile too..." Danielle said with a smile on her face.
Qiu Huoming raised the corner of his mouth, "Well, I understand, don't worry about things that haven't come yet."
Danielle finally breathed a sigh of relief, "Smart people often can't see themselves clearly..."
Qiu Huoming's eyes were gentle, "Thank you..."
The car didn't follow for long before Anna jumped out and everyone followed.
Walk a few dozen meters further and you will see the promenade of Fisherman’s Wharf.
This is Pier 39. The sea is already visible. There are a number of fishing boats anchored nearby with lights on. One after another, they are moving forward on the dark sea.
There are many restaurants nearby and it has become lively.
There was music playing one after another.
William shook his head to the beat of the drums...
"Let's eat seafood," Anna suggested.
Qiu Huoming nodded quickly, "I agree."
He came from the inland and had an inexplicable yearning for seafood, especially in a city close to the sea, seafood must be the first choice.
"Okay, I haven't eaten it for a long time." William reconsidered.
Danielle smiled and said, "A few more beers..."
Anna laughed out loud. She liked the fact that these people were not pretentious, and her depressed mood improved as well.
"Let's go to that restaurant. Their crabs are famous far and wide..." Anna seemed to be very familiar with this area.
Everyone agreed and followed her into the restaurant.
As soon as we entered the door, we smelled the aroma of food being grilled on the iron plate. It was past mealtime and everyone was already hungry, so we didn't hesitate any more, found an empty seat, and placed our orders.
Lively music was playing in the restaurant and diners were coming in one after another.
Qiu Huoming ordered the grilled seafood, which included crabs, mussels, and shrimps.
William ordered four bottles of cold beer, Anna ordered a plate of clam soup, and Danielle ordered cream of lobster.
The restaurant served the food very quickly and it was all served in a short while.
William filled everyone's glasses with wine, and Anna smiled and said, "Eat something first to fill your stomach, and then drink the wine later."
William obediently put down the cup and took the initiative to divide the crabs and lobsters.
Qiu Huoming looked at him in surprise. This kid could be so obedient. The sun rose from the west.
The portioned lobsters were still quite large. Qiu Huoming took his own, picked up a large piece of meat and put it into his mouth. The mouthful of shrimp meat with the smoothness of cream was so delicious that he couldn't stop eating.
After finishing the lobster meat, he started eating the crab meat...
Several people raved about the meal.
Halfway through the meal, Anna finally raised her glass and said, "Come on, let's toast to this wonderful evening..."
Everyone raised their glasses and four glasses clinked in the air.
William licked the corner of his mouth. He was finally able to drink. As the cold beer went into his stomach, he immediately felt comfortable both physically and mentally.
He drank quickly, and soon the bottle was empty. He stretched out his hand, "Hey, order some wine..."
The waiter not far away walked over quickly and poured him another bottle.
As soon as the waiter left, he saw two young men walking over, probably under 30 years old. They walked straight towards William, "Little William?"
William looked up, his body stiffened for a moment, and then he forced out a smile, “How could it be such a coincidence.”
"It is indeed your boy."
The two young men were both good-looking and well-dressed. The one in the black shirt was the one who called out. He approached William and asked, "Why don't you introduce yourself?"
William smiled awkwardly, "They are all classmates, forget it, they don't like to meet people from outside."
The man in the black shirt glanced at them and said, "I didn't expect you to be so introverted?"
"Okay, let's eat at that table. When you're done, come over and chat..."
William nodded, "Okay."
The man in the black shirt reached out and patted William on the shoulder, “Remember to come…”
After saying that, the two turned and left.
There was already someone at their table, a slightly plump, strong young man who was looking around with a defiant look on his face.
William breathed a sigh of relief when he saw them far away, "This son of a bitch..."
Danielle frowned, "Who are they?"
The look from the man in the black shirt just now made her feel a little uncomfortable.
"My cousin's friends..." William paused for a few seconds, "They are not good people. Ignore them. I'm here. They won't do anything out of line. We'll have some good wine later. You go back first. I'll talk to them more."
"Or, I'll accompany you." Qiu Huoming suggested.
William shook his head and said, “Please send Sister Anna and Danielle off. We are old friends, nothing will happen. I will chat for a few minutes and then come out to chase you.”
Qiu Huoming glanced at the three people. They were already drinking. From this perspective, these people seemed normal.
William acted calmly, tore off the bread, and started eating it with the soup.
The bread here has a sour taste and is said to be good for the stomach.
Qiu Huoming also took a few bites. He found the taste acceptable. Combined with the soup, the sour taste was probably neutralized.
A few people were eating and drinking when the fat man among the three came over. He approached suddenly and scared William.
"Little William..." The fat man grinned and said, "Can you introduce him to Brother Jamie?"
William continued to use the words he had just used to evade the black shirt and repeated them again.
Jamie didn't buy it. "If you don't want to introduce yourself, I'll introduce myself..."
Jia Mi stretched out his thick palm and patted Qiu Huoming's shoulder, "Make way."
Qiu Huoming didn't move at all, and William became anxious, "Okay, Jamie, I'll go over with you and talk."
Jia Mi shook his head and continued to stare at Qiu Huoming, "I told you, make way."
His hands were thick and powerful, and Qiu Huoming's shoulders felt a little sore.
William called out, "Qiu, come here, Jamie is a boxer."
Jamie sneered and said, "It's too late. I want to challenge you in a one-on-one duel."
He turned around and said loudly to the diners present: "Everyone, be quiet. I am going to challenge this..." He turned his head and looked at Qiu Huoming, "I will challenge this yellow-skinned kid in a duel. It's an old tradition. The winner is determined by fate. You have to pay for your own medical expenses. Bet on me..."
William jumped off the chair and stepped between Qiu Huoming and Jamie. "We lose, Jamie, you've had too much to drink..."
The man in the black shirt also came over, "Jamie, I bet you win..." He took out a stack of US dollars from his wallet and slapped it on the table. He looked at Qiu Huoming and said, "If you win, you can take the money too..."
Jamie fanned the flames, "You've never seen so much money, you yellow-skinned...pig..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qiu Huoming could no longer hold back. This time, even Anna was furious, "I'm going to call the police."
"That won't do." The man in the black shirt looked at Anna, "You have to follow the rules, otherwise, we won't follow the rules either."
Daniel's body was shaking slightly. She was just a middle-class girl from a wealthy family. She had never encountered such a thing since she was a child. She didn't know how to deal with it for a moment. She looked at Qiu Huoming anxiously with her beautiful eyes, her mind racing, but she was at a loss as to what to do.
Qiu Huoming jumped off the high stool and stretched his arms, legs and neck. "I haven't beaten a beast in a long time. He jumped over to me and offered me money. I'll take it."
He rolled up the sleeves of his shirt and looked disdainfully at the man in the black shirt and Jamie. "Are you going to do it together, or take turns?"
The man in the black shirt snorted, "You're just being stubborn... Jamie, I'll leave this to you. Beat him harder."
Jamie clapped his hands together, his eyes turned to the stack of US dollars, his face expressionless.
"What if I don't want money, what else can you give me?" Qiu Huoming asked.
The man in the black shirt sneered, "If you win, we'll give you whatever you want..."
Qiu Huoming nodded, "It's a deal."
In the empty space in the venue, Jamie and Qiu Huoming stood on each side, with their black shirts blocking William's way. Another friend of theirs sat there with a joking look on his face, watching the fight between Jamie and Qiu Huoming that was about to break out.
As long as both parties reach an agreement in a duel, outsiders will not interfere. Most of the descendants of gold diggers are brave and aggressive. Not only did no one stop them, but they all started to make a fuss.
Jami is not as tall as Qiu Huoming, but his lower body is obviously very stable. He jumped a few times and assumed a boxing stance.
Qiu Huoming lowered his body and took a horse stance. An alluring aura was slowly rising. Others did not notice it, but Jami, who was sitting opposite him, felt it.
But he didn't care. As a professional boxer, if he wanted to beat the opponent down, it would take only a few minutes. This was not a professional competition. There was a huge gap between professional players and ordinary people...
"Boy, you first..."
Jamie waved.
William wanted to rush over, but was stopped by the man in the black shirt again. "Don't spoil the fun, otherwise it won't just be for him..."
"Consider us the loser. I'll pay the amount you need..." William continued.
"It's too late." The man in black shirt looked inside the field. They had already fought...
Danielle said in a trembling voice: "Qiu...he said he knows martial arts."
William looked desperate. "He's just bragging..."
Anna suddenly said: "No, he really will..."
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the field.
Qiu Huoming took the initiative and punched hard. Jami was in great pain. Relying on his thick skin, he took several punches. He didn't know what the opponent was doing. Every feint of his was seen through by him. Later on, he just relied on parrying.
He was unable to use all his strength, and the frustration made him almost explode with anger. What followed was even more chaos, until the last blow hit his face directly, and he didn't have time to defend himself. He felt dizzy and fell to the ground...
The man in black shirt was stunned, and without paying any attention to William, he walked over quickly. "Jamie!" he shouted. Jami was still unconscious.
The man in the black shirt angrily said, "Trash."
He turned to look at Qiu Huoming, "The money is yours."
Qiu Huoming shook his head, "I told you, I don't want any money."
The man in the black shirt took a step back. "You win. Tell me what you want? As long as we can do it."
"I want you to help me find someone..."
The man in the black shirt breathed a sigh of relief, "Who is it?"
Qiu Huoming pulled him to a secluded place and asked, "Are you the snakeheads?"
The man in the black shirt glanced at him, "William said that?"
"No, I guessed."
Qiu Huoming pointed at the embroidered letters on his black shirt, "It tells me..."
The man in the black shirt breathed a sigh of relief, "Are you also from the underworld?"
"No, find someone for me and bring him to me, and we'll be done with the debt..."
"Who?"
"Wait a moment." Qiu Huoming walked back quickly, and he comforted his companions by the way, "I'm going to talk about something, I'll be back in a while."
He took the cash on the table, carried his backpack to the corner, flipped through the photos inside to the ones he had taken on the bus before, selected the two with Ding Gong in them, and handed them to the man in the black shirt along with the cash, "That's him."
"Okay, I'll tell William when I find the person." The man in black shirt was not a shrew and agreed readily.
Qiu Huoming turned to leave, and the man in the black shirt suddenly called out, "Wait a moment."
"Huh? Do you regret it?" Qiu Huoming looked at him and asked.
The man in the black shirt held out his hand and said, "Let me introduce myself. My name is Capone..."
Qiu Huoming frowned. After all, he needed help. He also extended his hand and the two shook hands. "Qiu Huoming."
Capone laughed. "He's a man."
Qiu Huoming retracted his hand, turned around and left.
Capone was not surprised and walked back to his table with the photo. They didn't even look at Jamie lying on the ground.
Qiu Huoming returned to his seat, and there was applause all around. William patted his chest and said, "You scared me to death. You really know Kung Fu..."
If Danielle's gaze had substance, it would have been filled with countless hearts, "Qiu, you are so awesome..."
Anna took a sip of wine and said, "It's okay. If anything happened to you, I would probably feel guilty for the rest of my life."
She then pointed to Jamie who was lying on the ground and asked, "Why don't they care about this person?"
William snorted coldly: "He is just a thug. He usually relies on the power of Capone and others to stir up trouble."
"I got into trouble this time, I deserve it..."