385: Chapter 374: Great Act of Kindness 385: Chapter 374: Great Act of Kindness “Should have just talked from the start, why insist on making us take action before telling the truth?” Song Yun said dissatisfied.
“I can let you off this time, but don’t do these idiotic things anymore.
Instead of becoming pillars of the nation, why bother trying to mingle with the underworld every day?”
“Yes, yes, yes, we will definitely repent and not do these cruel things anymore.”
Now that the other party had made their stance clear, Song Yun couldn’t keep holding on to them.
He waved his hand and said, “You all can go now, but you, Big Cannon, stay behind.
I’ve got something to tell you.”
The Green Dragon Disciples had just released these guys, and they ran off like clockwork toys without looking back.
Song Yun shook his head helplessly at the sight and said, “See?
These are the so-called ‘good brothers’ you talked about.”
“Hmph, I must have been blind to have made brothers of them.
Do what you want with me, kill or maim at your discretion.” Big Cannon said stoutly with not a hint of toadying.
“That’s enough.
I didn’t ask you to stay to continue the beating, but to make you see what kind of people are around you.” Song Yun lit a cigarette and put it in the other man’s mouth, saying, “What’s most needed in the underworld?
A few close friends.
Friends are valued for their quality, not quantity.
You’re a real man, no doubt, but once you’re foolish, you become a pawn in someone else’s hands, easily discarded after use.”
“But have you ever thought about your family?
If you really get into trouble, the ones who will visit you in prison aren’t your fair-weather friends, but your own family.
Your parents lose face amongst their friends because of your impulse, and when you’re released, you’ll be a social reject.”
“So, it’s simple if you don’t want to be involved in the underworld.
Things are different now; you can’t rely on loyalty alone to survive everywhere.
We live in a society governed by law now, which requires you to use your brain.”
Song Yun didn’t care whether Big Cannon took his words to heart.
He just kept imparting his philosophy, and whether Big Cannon would mend his ways wasn’t something he could resolve.
He rattled off a torrent of words.
Big Cannon went from being angry to calm, sitting on the ground without minding the dirt, puffing on cigarettes while listening to Song Yun preach.
“I’ve said all I have to say.
Whether you take it to heart is up to you.
I don’t want to see a promising young man ruin his future in a moment of impulse.
While you’ve not fully entered this circle yet, it’s not too late to turn back.”
“But…
my friends will say I’m a coward, that I don’t have the guts.” Big Cannon said dejectedly.
“Although I understand what you’re saying, I just can’t get past the issue of face.”
“Haha, face?
Do you think that’s so important?” Song Yun said with a laugh.
“Look at those successful people.
When they were striving, how many cared about their face?
Only later, when they became the elite of society, did they start to learn about dignity.”
“In this society, if you want to make a name for yourself, you absolutely can’t care about face.
It’s a fatal flaw because if you do care about face, anyone can provoke you with a little reverse psychology, and in the end, you’re ruined.”
“Oh.” Big Cannon looked conflicted, his expression constantly changing as he seemed to be struggling inwardly.
“Go back, find a good job, and stop bringing shame to your parents.
In my eyes, face means nothing compared to family.” Song Yun advised.
He wasn’t busy and thought it wouldn’t be bad to pull a young lamb back from the brink, at least it was a way to build good karma for himself.
“I understand.
I’ll think it over when I get back.” Big Cannon stood up, bowed to Song Yun and said, “I don’t know who you are, but I can tell you’re a good man.
It’s not because I tried to attack you that you let me go, but because after letting me go, you still wanted to reason with me.
Thank you.”
“Alright, what’s with all the sentimentality?
The real deal is to properly look after your parents.” Song Yun thumped Big Cannon’s chest.
Big Cannon nodded and left silently.
Watching his retreating figure, Song Yun felt a bit dejected.
Today’s events had probably come as a shock, blurring the word ‘friend’ for him, but if he could get through this ordeal, Song Yun still saw potential in Big Cannon.
“Boss, I didn’t expect you to be a philosopher,” a Disciple said, grinning from ear to ear.
“What, in your eyes am I just a killer?” Song Yun said with dissatisfaction.
“Remember, in this society, only by continuously equipping your mind can you triumph.
You’d better read a few books when you have free time, it’s better than frequenting massage parlors.”
“Hehe, we’ll take your teachings to heart.”
“All of you are men, what’s with the sappiness?” Song Yun laughed and handed a whole pack of cigarettes to him.
“Take these and share with the brothers; you’ve had a hard time lately.”
“No, working for you, Boss, we’re never in hardship.
Without you, we wouldn’t have our life today.”
Song Yun nodded and got back into the SUV.
When his followers show loyalty, he could only encourage them and not suppress them unnecessarily.
Since they hadn’t done anything against him, they were still his men and deserved their rewards.
“Never thought you’d let them go,” Li Yueyue said as if she’d witnessed the most incredible event.
In her mind, Song Yun had always been decisive.
“I’ve always been like this,” Song Yun said with a proud smile.
“Getting one person out of that muck is already building good karma.
But now, Eldest Miss Li, could you explain today’s events to me?”
“…” Li Yueyue widened her eyes in surprise and said to Song Yun, “You guessed it?”
“Nonsense, it’s my first time at Sunnan University, how could I possibly provoke someone to the point of hiring a hit on me,” Song Yun rolled his eyes at her.
“Hehe, this morning someone was harassing Liu Ran, and I couldn’t stand it, so I slapped them.
That guy was pretty tough and asked who I was, so of course, I blurted out your name.
He said he wouldn’t take it out on a woman, but he wanted to beat you up, sheesh, I didn’t expect such efficiency.”
“You, girl,” Song Yun tapped her forehead reproachfully.
“Hehe, isn’t it about time we go eat?
I’m starving.
You can’t go back on your word.”
“Of course not, I never go back on my word.
Xiao Ran, you say it, which restaurant do you want to go to?”
“I know a place called RB Cuisine that has good sushi, let’s eat there,” Liu Ran suggested.
“Fine, RB Cuisine it is,” Song Yun drove to the RB Cuisine restaurant according to Liu Ran’s directions.
The environment of the RB Cuisine restaurant was nice, but it was damn expensive.
A meal cost over a thousand yuan—pocket change maybe, but Song Yun still felt the pinch.
Just for those few rice balls, they dared charge so much; really making a killing without fear of lightning strikes.