"Old Liu, me and the boys spent half the day looking for you in South City, but you, you old rascal, actually ran off to North City. What's the deal? Are you deliberately hiding from us?" the lead ruffian said with a cheeky grin.
Seeing their aggressive stance, the other patrons squatting on the ground and drinking exchanged knowing glances.
As residents of the Imperial Capital, how could they not be familiar with the way these ruffians operated?
They were obviously here to start trouble.
So, with a silent agreement, they all moved aside.
They were just here for a drink; meddling in this sort of business was none of their concern.
As for Old Liu, he was groaning inwardly.
Ever since running into this gang a few days ago, they had been showing up every other day to eat and drink on his dime.
His humble business couldn't possibly withstand such harassment. Yet, not daring to offend them, his only option was to try his best to avoid them.
