The night was deep over the Qingxi Town market.
The Water Snake Gang's stronghold was brightly lit, and the sounds of boisterous drinking games and raucous curses filled the air.
"Brothers… HIC… Br-Brother Cao said we'll wipe out the Flying Locust Gang in a few days!" Deputy leader Sun Hong slurred, one foot propped on a stool, his face flushed. "When we do, the boss will give every one of you another five taels of silver as a reward!"
"Brother Sun is amazing! Brother Cao is amazing! The boss is amazing!"
The gang members roared with laughter, drinking and tearing into chunks of beef, having the time of their lives.
As it happened, the three Water Snake Gang members who had gone to Qingxi Village that day were among the revelers.
"Brother Sun, one more thing. That kid from the Su Family we dealt with today is a tough bastard. He beat up a few of the brothers. What are we gonna do about it?"
