As Zachary reminisced, his thoughts swirled within “Back when I got swindled on Antique Street, none of you looked down on me. Who was the one constantly shouting and gossiping about Zachary? But now, with Don Albert, you suddenly call me Brother.”
Amused by these memories, Zachary smirked and addressed the crowd, “To be honest, I’m no longer associated with Don Albert.”
“What?” They had just cheerfully called him brother.
One man quickly inquired, “Zachary, you were doing well with Don Albert. Why the sudden change of heart?”
“That’s right,” chimed another man. “I’m talking about Zachary. Isn’t it better for you to enjoy spicy food and drinks with Don Albert instead of dealing with these things in Antique Street?”
A woman selling counterfeit copper coins grinned and asked, “Zachary, did you mess up and get kicked out by Don Albert?”
Zachary waved his hand nonchalantly. “Don’t mention those things. I’m planning to come back and set up my stall again.” Then, he gazed at the man who had greeted him earlier and said, “Ladden Harrow, when I left, I let you use my old stall for free. Look, I’ve returned now and you’re still occupying my spot. Give it back to me.”
Ladden Harrow hastily waved his hand and replied, “Hey, don’t say that, Zachary. When you left, you made a promise not to return to Antique Street. So, that stall was relinquished forever. I took it over. You’re a person of great influence. You can’t go back on your word.”
I’m a coward, don’t you? Well, let me tell you, I got my freedom from Don Albert.
sneer. “We’ve known each other for so many years, don’t I know you? Do you think I
renowned businessman in Hong Kong. He wants me to collaborate with him in creating antiques, targeting those wealthy Hong Kong bosses worth billions.
listeners widened their eyes in
dare say you’ve discovered a new avenue for making money. We can’t underestimate the opportunity
hand solemnly, pointing his palm at the crowd. “It’s not that I, Zachary, underestimate Don Albert. The ancients said that good birds choose good trees. I can only say that Don Albert’s towering tree doesn’t suit my growth. After all, I’ve been in the antique business for so many
Zachary’s arm. “Brother Zachary, since you’ve found such a lucrative path, can’t you take me along? Look at your brother here, I’ve been hanging around Antique Street for
pack of cigarettes from his pocket, extracted one and courteously
the cigarette, placed it between his lips and smiled. “Tommy, if you genuinely want to make money with me, it won’t be easy.
and while lighting Zachary’s cigarette, spoke respectfully, “Zachary, Brother, as long as you’re willing to take me
added, “Brother Zachary, take me along too! I might not have any outstanding qualities, but I’m obedient! As long as I’m by your side, I’ll follow your lead and fight wherever
moment. Their conviction was evident, Zachary had undoubtedly discovered a lucrative income source, directly linked to antiques.
I don’t need so many people initially. So, for now,
flickered in the other’s eyes, but Ladden Harrow and Tommy
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