Chapter 1526: Maybe It Will Come in Handy
It turned out that both women accompanying Boss Hou had taken a liking to the same lantern held by the street vendor, but the lantern was a keepsake from the vendor’s grandson, and no amount of money would persuade him to sell.
Boss Hou was helpless; some things just couldn’t be bought with money.
He deeply understood this.
However, the two beauties by his side were persistent and arguing with the lantern vendor when Wang Jiu stepped in and threatened the vendor a few words before forcibly taking the lantern.
On this street, he was the Overlord, and few dared to cross him. So, swallowing their bitterness, they had no choice but to accept their misfortune.
"All thanks to my friend here. If you’re thankful, thank him," Guan Qing said with a smile.
"Oh! Then, I must thank this..."
"Wang Jiu! Known as the Little Overlord," Wang Jiu boasted, patting his chest.
"Thank you, Brother Wang Jiu," Boss Hou said, then his gaze shifted to Hen Zhiyuan standing at the side. His shrewd eyes immediately spotted the two bars and two stars on Hen’s shoulder, "This one is..."
"A battalion commander from our local garrison. As for his unit and designation, I can’t say. But one thing I can tell you is that the unit he belongs to is set to become a formidable force, the kings of elite troops," said Guan Qing with a sly smile as she laid on the flattery thick for Hen Zhiyuan.
It was such an offhand remark, yet it truly foretold the future of that military unit.
"I’ve heard so much about you! I admire military men the most. My favorite thing is to make friends with soldiers. This officer here is the highest-ranking one I’ve ever met. I’m truly fortunate," the businessman said slickly, his words dripping with honey, sweet enough to kill.