Shameless Gangster

Chapter 16A

Chapter 16A: There is only a thousand years of hatred, not a hundred years of closeness

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While Jiang Xiaoning was preparing for this extremely small birthday celebration, Han Jia was also preparing.

He had canceled all other plans. That day the gang was supposed to entertain some government officials' friends in Jin Ting, but Han Jia called Xiao Li and asked for them to move elsewhere.

He did not tell the truth to Xiao Li; he had only said that he wanted to rest at home at night and Xiao Li did not ask any further either.

Regarding what birthday gift to give Jiang Xiaoning, he was quite indecisive. He first bought a PSP but was worried that it would interfere with his studies; then he went to a bookstore that he hadn't gone to in quite a long time and bought all the so-called high-quality educational assistants recommended by the staff... although he did not know if that kind of gift was too boring; he had also bought some extremely expensive clothes and shoes but felt that he should not give such an extravagant gift to a student...

On the day of Jiang Xiaoning's birthday, he finally decided what to give to the teen. Before he had time to prepare, Zhang Xueming brought bad news.

Because Zhou Guoshu had asked a favor of him, he did not take action against Zhang Xueming. Zhang Xueming, himself, also appeared to have a very guilty conscience, worriedly following behind him every day, often burying his head quite deeply.

After noontime that day, Han Jia had just walked out of Jin Ting when he saw Zhang Xueming's somewhat pale face as he stood at the public square; he walked over the moment he saw him.

"Han... Han Laoban," he whispered. "Man Li committed suicide."

Han Jia was not mentally prepared, and froze on the spot for a while staring at Zhang Xueming for a long time before he thought to ask: "What happened?"

"I received a call from her in the morning..." Zhang Xueming wiped the cold sweat on his forehead. "Man Li was crying very badly and said that she called someone she knew from night to morning, but no one was willing to help her. As she spoke and spoke, the call disconnected and when I called again, no one answered... the more I thought about it, the fishy it was, so I drove over to see her. Before I arrived, I saw a circle of people in front of the building. She..."

Han Jia frowned, "She didn't call me."

When he took out his phone to confirm it again, he suddenly felt cold all over, and said slowly once more: "She didn't call me..."

Zhang Xueming looked at him, unaware of what he was thinking. After a while, he said: "Han Laoban, I know that Man Li is no longer a part of Jin Ting. This matter... this matter does not concern Jin Ting either, but she is after all——"

"Who said that this doesn't concern Jin Ting?" Han Jia interrupted him as he looked up at the tall and luxurious building in front of him and whispered, "When she came to Jin Ting three years ago, the public square wasn't even built yet..." He muttered to himself for a moment then gave Zhang Xueming another glance, "Do you know where she lives?"

"I..." Zhang Xueming seemed a bit awkward. "I sometimes go to her... I actually... I... it hasn't been easy for her..."

Han Jia had no intention of listening to his explanation again and ordered: "Take me to see her again and help her with her future arrangements."

After thinking of something, he lowered his head and muttered to himself for a moment. Although Zhang Xueming could not be trusted, seeing his deep friendship with Man Li, allowing him to handle this matter could perhaps guarantee safety. "I still have something to do. Take Xiao Qi with you and have Xiao Qi directly draw money from Jin Ting's account." After a pause, he added, "She has a child, have you met him?"