Chapter 1565: Completely Unexpected
Murong Hai had given up resisting at this point, and he was ready to die.
After all, he had done something so outrageous that Xu Ke would never spare him no matter what.
Moreover, Xu Ke actually came in person, which was something Murong Hai never expected.
Since Xu Ke already knew about Wang Lishan, Murong Hai immediately felt this person was incredibly terrifying.
Wang Lishan thought he had hidden everything flawlessly, but little did he know his petty schemes had been detected long ago.
"Xu Ke, I concede willingly. You can deal with me as you wish, but can you let my brothers go? They are innocent, they only followed my orders."
Murong Hai’s words were unexpected for Xu Ke.
In this situation, the guy thought not of himself first, but of his brothers.
Xu Ke suddenly had a new perspective on Murong Hai; at the very least, he was not a heartless murderer.
"Why did you enter this line of work, and why take on Wang Lishan’s business? You should know who you’re up against. How are you confident you’d beat me?"
Xu Ke’s questions were very sharp, leaving Murong Hai momentarily speechless.
If he claimed to have confidence in defeating Xu Ke, that would be bluffing. Murong Hai knew his own limits, even though he was renowned in the world.
But domestically, in the capital city, he was nothing.
The reason he started this security company after returning to the country was purely out of necessity.
Despite his glamorous appearance, someone like him with just physical abilities couldn’t find suitable work in today’s society.
After working for a few months, Murong Hai gave up on that hopeless lifestyle.
Although they didn’t have any special skills, they excelled in physical strength and had remarkable martial arts skills.
It was because of this advantage that he gathered a group of loyal brothers.
With these brothers, Murong Hai established this security company, ostensibly doing security work, but secretly taking on riskier jobs.
These jobs usually paid over 3 million each; just completing one allowed them to not work for a long time.
"Losing to you was something I anticipated. I just didn’t think it would happen so quickly, leaving me no time to complete the task. If I weren’t desperate, I wouldn’t have taken on such jobs. I’m not arrogant enough to think I’m a match for you."
At this point, Murong Hai had nothing to hide. Since taking on that task, he was prepared for this outcome.
Meanwhile, Xu Ke’s men had already captured all of Murong Hai’s people.
Looking at his brothers, Murong Hai suddenly felt deeply remorseful towards them.
If not for him, they wouldn’t have ended up on this path of no return.
Although their usual life was tough and tiring, at least there was no danger to their lives.
"Xu Ke, as long as you promise not to trouble my brothers, I will serve you loyally, like a beast of burden, in gratitude."
Murong Hai, left with no alternatives, knelt in front of Xu Ke.
Seeing Murong Hai like this, his brothers all started to cry.
"Big brother, you can’t do this. Since we entered this line of work, we had already accepted our fate."
"Yes, big brother. You took us in when we had nowhere to go, offering us work. You’ve treated us well, you don’t need to humble yourself."
"Xu Ke, as long as you release our big brother, we are at your disposal."
Seeing the loyalty of his brothers, Murong Hai felt truly sorrowful.
Xu Ke, his thoughts unclear, continued scrutinizing Murong Hai and his brothers.
Finally, Xu Ke slowly helped Murong Hai up.
"I won’t hold your brothers accountable, nor will I hold you accountable. But I want you to serve me, to serve the Xu Family."
Xu Ke’s words were clear; he was willing to overlook everything Murong Hai had done.
From now on, he and his brothers had to serve the Xu Family wholeheartedly.
Murong Hai could hardly believe Xu Ke’s words.
This was a golden opportunity for him, an unexpected windfall.
To know the Xu Family’s benefits and treatment were veritable Heaven compared to outside.
Many people tried desperately to join the Xu Family, but only a few succeeded.
Yet Xu Ke not only overlooked their past actions, but also offered them entry to the Xu Family, tantamount to giving them a lifeline.
Seeing Xu Ke’s generosity, Murong Hai suddenly felt his past actions were despicable.
Xu Ke was a straightforward man, yet he had believed Wang Lishan’s slander and became his enemy. He realized how blind he had been.
"From now on, you are my big brother. Whatever you say, I will obey." Saying this, Murong Hai knelt to Xu Ke again.
"Why are you doing this? You owe me nothing, the debt is on Wang Lishan. Working for our family is just like any other job, I will pay you and your brothers monthly salaries. We are equals, there’s no need to kneel."
Xu Ke’s words were explicit; within his domain, all were equal. If they served the Xu Family genuinely, he guaranteed their prosperity.
At this moment, Murong Hai worriedly observed his brothers.
He feared their disagreement or resentment towards him.
"Brothers, I don’t know your thoughts," Murong Hai cautiously spoke, fearing his emotions might upset these good men.
"Big brother, we’ll follow your lead," they replied one after another.
"Yes, big brother. We are honored to follow a generous person like Mr. Xu."
"I have no objections, as long as I am with my big brother."
Listening to their heartfelt words, Murong Hai was moved to tears.
He felt knowing these brothers was the best decision of his life.
This group of brothers had accompanied him through tough times and hardships, and his achievements today were entirely due to them.
"Since everyone agrees, from today on, we follow Mr. Xu. Whatever concerns the Xu Family concerns us. We will face death without hesitation, ready to brave any hardship."