Three people drove to the branch entrance of the Howl Gang. The so-called branch entrance was actually a spacious standalone villa surrounded by lush greenery, creating a picturesque scene. This was the main branch of the Howl Gang—the entrance to the Howl Soaring Hall, presided over by Howl Wan Chong's daughter, Howl He. The top lieutenant under Howl He was Qiao San.

After Qiao San drove the car into the garage, the three of them got out of the car and entered the hall. In front of the dark red door of the hall stood six big men in black, all of them straightening up and nodding respectfully upon seeing Qiao San. In unison, they greeted, "Hello, Third Brother. Hello, Guang Brother."

Qiao San nodded in satisfaction and led Ah Guang and Xiao Zihan inside.

Xiao Zihan couldn't help but admire, "The Howl Gang truly lives up to being one of the Four Giants of Chang Liao. Just by observing the coordinated movements of the big men outside, one can see the strict discipline of the Howl Gang. It seems that whether it's government agencies, business conglomerates, or underworld factions, strict discipline is necessary for success."

Entering the hall, a super-sized rectangular table caught their eyes. Several people sitting beside the table were discussing something. Upon seeing Qiao San, they all stood up and greeted with a chorus of "Hello, Third Brother."

In fact, these people were all Qiao San's close brothers, and formal greetings were not necessary. However, due to the strict rules of the gang, they had to do so. After the greetings, they walked over with laughter. One slightly chubby guy, shorter in stature, asked curiously when he saw Xiao Zihan, "Third Brother, who is this guy?"

Qiao San picked up a cup from the table, took a sip, and said, "This is the guy who fought with Xiao Mingzi's henchmen."

Upon hearing this, the chubby guy's small eyes almost glued to Xiao Zihan. He doubted, "No way, this little white-faced, skinny guy is that formidable?"

Xiao Zihan furrowed his brows, then chuckled and said without restraint, "Brother Fatty, haven't you heard the saying 'Don't judge a book by its cover' or 'Don't measure the sea with a pint pot'? If we go by appearances, your fat self shouldn't be here either."

"Where should I be then?" Fatty asked, not bothered by Xiao Zihan's lack of respect.

Xiao Zihan wiped his neck with his hand and said, "Go butcher some pigs. That's the ideal profession for you."

People nearby burst into laughter, and someone chimed in, "Yeah, this brother is right. Old Qi, consider it. Having a second profession is not a bad idea. Earn some extra money, and your wife won't complain about you making too little. Hahaha."

"Wow, look at your smiling face. What's it to you? Watch me settle you sooner or later." After Fatty's words, he patted Xiao Zihan's arm and said, "You, young man, after arriving at Howl Gang's Howl Soaring Hall, you're so calm. I'm starting to believe in your strength."

Originally, he wanted to pat Xiao Zihan's shoulder, but Xiao Zihan was too tall, and Fatty was too short. It wasn't easy to do so. He lifted his foot, and the subsequent movement was quite comical, eliciting more laughter.

Qiao San waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright, stop messing around." With a serious expression, he turned to Xiao Zihan and said, "Since you're here, let's clarify things."

He no longer called Xiao Zihan "Your Excellency." In fact, this title didn't sound good, but he got used to it. Now, he referred to Xiao Zihan as "Brother," indicating that he had developed a favorable impression of him.

Before Xiao Zihan could speak, Ah Guang shouted, "No, no. We need to figure out which important figure in Howl Gang he knows first. I've been waiting to be his apprentice." When the others heard this, they started asking Qiao San. After Qiao San explained the situation, they all eagerly volunteered to be witnesses.

"What witnesses? What's all this fuss about?" A crisp and somewhat blurry voice came from upstairs, and Howl He descended the stairs with a series of yawns.

Seeing her, everyone nodded and said, "Hello, Sister He."

Only Xiao Zihan looked at Howl He with a sly smile without saying a word.

Howl He immediately saw Xiao Zihan and felt delighted. Her footsteps quickened as she came downstairs.

"Wow, why are you here, Big Brother Han? Oh my, is it because you missed me? It's all my fault for being too busy these days. We agreed to meet, but I didn't go. Do you think I'm untrustworthy? Well, let's have a meal together later. What do you say?" Toward the end, there was an unexpectedly sweet tone. Hearing this, Qiao San and the others exchanged puzzled glances. Ah Guang's mouth was wide open, enough to fit an egg. When did their big sister learn to be coquettish? This was unbelievable.

Xiao Zihan laughed heartily, "Little He, I feel a bit embarrassed by what you said. Speaking of how I came here, it's all thanks to your good brothers."

Howl He walked up and embraced Xiao Zihan's shoulders, saying, "What thanks to my good brothers? It's not like I asked them to invite you. What kind of trick are you playing?"

Xiao Zihan felt the elastic and pleasurable sensation of Howl He's supple and full body. He secretly took a deep breath, grateful that he had experienced such situations before and was prepared. Otherwise, he might have ended up with a nosebleed in public, losing face.

However, at this moment, he remembered something. Howl He wouldn't act like this just because she saw a good brother, right? He glanced at the others and saw that they all seemed indifferent, confirming his suspicion. Wasn't she practically delivering tofu to others for free? It seemed necessary to find a suitable time to educate Howl He. Acting all impulsive like this—did she forget she was a woman? And a beautiful one at that. Damn, it stung a bit emotionally.

Gently and slowly, he removed the delicate, fair hand from his shoulder. Xiao Zihan glanced at Qiao San and Ah Guang, who were both looking at him with stern expressions. He smirked and casually said, "Xiao He, about the situation, a few days ago, I had a small disagreement with your subordinates. Today, I happened to meet these two brothers and came here to clear up the misunderstanding."

This statement was full of loopholes, and everyone could see through it. Only Howl He seemed unfazed. Xiao Zihan also understood Howl He's temperament, so there was no need to waste brain cells on it.

For people she considered not dangerous, Howl He always had a casual approach. She never doubted those she trusted. "Ah, I see."

Qiao San gratefully looked at Xiao Zihan and said, "Right, the situation is just as this brother said, just a small misunderstanding." Judging by Howl He's reactions, Xiao Zihan must have an unusual relationship with her. However, Howl He wouldn't turn against Xiao Zihan for a few small hooligans. This matter could be considered resolved. But how did Howl He know Xiao Zihan? That was something Qiao San couldn't figure out.

He turned to see Ah Guang still standing like a wooden post. He quickly pinched him from behind.

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Ah Guang shivered, then stammered, "Yeah, hehe, right, yeah." Afterwards, he wore an expression of laziness with his head drooping.

Howl He's crystal-clear eyes swept over everyone. She pointed at Xiao Zihan and said confidently, "This is my big brother Han. If you all give me face, just call him Big Brother Han, and we can consider it as getting acquainted."

Everyone dared not to disrespect her, so they respectfully called out, "Big Brother Han."

Xiao Zihan chuckled, "Brothers, no need to be polite." It seemed he gladly accepted it.

Although everyone respectfully called him "Big Brother Han," it was just out of courtesy to Howl He. These were all influential figures in the Howl Gang, each with an unrestrained temperament. How could they accept someone becoming the boss so easily? Just a moment ago, this guy was nothing, and now he was the boss. Some of them couldn't accept it, and their dissatisfied expressions were evident.

Seeing everyone's unwillingness, Howl He seemed a bit annoyed. "It seems you guys are a bit resistant to calling him the boss. Let me tell you, my big brother Han can really fight. Could I call him the boss without reason?!"

Xiao Zihan's eyes flashed. He leaned down and whispered to Howl He, "Little He, how do you know I can fight?"

Howl He confidently replied, "You dealt with those hooligans in one go. Doesn't that prove you can fight?"

Xiao Zihan smiled bitterly, "You're too arbitrary. What does beating up a hooligan prove? You really love stirring up trouble for me."

Howl He pouted, "No ambition. Isn't it great for a grown man to show off a bit in front of others? Damn, are you going to fight or not?"

The eager crowd was ready. At this moment, Quan Fatso stepped forward and said, "Big Brother Han, I'll be the first to challenge. Will you accept or not? If you're afraid, just say so."

Xiao Zihan had never been afraid of anything. He had faced fierce tigers and wolves before. How could he fear a chubby guy? It would be a huge joke.

With rising enthusiasm, Xiao Zihan laughed heartily, "Good, let me see what Brother Quan can do. But I must warn you in advance, I may go a bit hard."

After hearing this, Quan Fatso also burst into laughter, "Even the toughest characters I've encountered, Big Brother Han, don't worry. Feel free to go all out." After saying this, he struck a pose.

Smiling Zhang suddenly came out to stop them, "What's the rush, Quan Fatso? Have you forgotten where this is? You can't fight in this room, right?"

Quan Fatso slapped his forehead in realization, "Look at my head, I forgot about this. Big Brother Han, there's a lawn behind the house. Shall we go there?"

Xiao Zihan nodded, saying, "Doesn't matter. I'm a guest; I'll follow your lead."

Everyone moved to the lawn behind the house. The two of them stood facing each other, about five meters apart, giving off an ancient martial arts competition vibe.

Quan Fatso assumed a standard boxing stance, while Xiao Zihan remained motionless, standing naturally.

Their eyes remained locked on each other, as if searching for any weaknesses. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, causing Xiao Zihan's slightly longer hair to flutter, blocking his line of sight.

Seizing the opportunity with the wind at his back, Quan Fatso shouted loudly, rushed forward, swung his right fist at Xiao Zihan's head, and simultaneously turned his left fist into a palm, crossing it in front of his chest—this was an offensive move with a defensive component.

Xiao Zihan remained unmoved. When Quan Fatso's fist was about a foot away from his face, his eyes narrowed, and a gleam of light shot out. His left fist struck out like lightning, accurately hitting Quan Fatso's right elbow joint. After the left fist, the right fist swiftly and forcefully attacked Quan Fatso's chest.

Quan Fatso's right elbow joint stung with pain, causing a slight delay in the neural response of his brain. Faced with the rapid and powerful punch, he couldn't dodge, only instinctively spreading his left hand's five fingers to increase the defense area. Strangely, Xiao Zihan's punch landed precisely on his left palm, unexpectedly blocking the attack. However, the powerful force still pushed him backward until he sat on the grass.

Everyone was stunned, their eyes wide open. They expected a evenly matched contest, but Quan Fatso lost so miserably and quickly. Xiao Zihan had only made two moves, yet he showcased exceptional eyesight, precise martial arts, and immense strength.

Xiao Zihan, with his unkempt long hair fluttering in the wind, stood proudly on the green grass, looking down at everyone. He then smiled and walked toward the crowd. At this moment, he exuded an unmatched aura of dominance, leaving everyone in awe and admiration.

Howl He, on the other hand, felt her heart pounding unusually fast, as if it wanted to burst out of her chest.

Following Xiao Zihan, the group entered the house. Quan Fatso stood dejectedly by Xiao Zihan's side. Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and shouted, "Right, Big Brother Han, the punch you aimed at my elbow joint should have been extremely powerful. How could it...?"

Xiao Zihan's lips curled up, exuding confidence. "Exactly, before I hit you, I had already withdrawn most of the force. Otherwise, your arm might not be usable for a long time." The crowd was once again surprised. To control the force of such a fast punch so effortlessly, this person was terrifying.

Quan Fatso scratched his head and praised, "Hehe, I didn't expect Big Brother Han to be so powerful. If I had known, I wouldn't dare to challenge you. Wouldn't that be embarrassing?"

Beside them, Smiling Zhang, still recovering from the shock, said, "Not only you didn't expect it, none of us did. Fortunately, you took the hit for us."

"You..."

"Alright, stop arguing. Now that you know how formidable Big Brother Han is, let's see who dares to defy him in the future." Howl He triumphantly said, as if the glory was all her own. She looked at Xiao Zihan's handsome face with a flash of unknown tenderness in her black eyes.

"We submit! Who dares not to submit?"

At this moment, Quan Fatso's eyes rolled, and he happily suggested, "How about letting Big Brother Han join our Howl Gang? This way, our Howl Gang might become the top gang in Chang Liao."

Howl He, with a hopeful expression, looked at Xiao Zihan.

Xiao Zihan remained expressionless and said slowly, "Let's talk about that later."

"But," Quan Fatso had more to say but was stopped by a glance from Howl He.

Seeing that the atmosphere in the room was somewhat heavy, and everyone was silent, Xiao Zihan stepped forward, patted Howl He's shoulder, and smiled, "Little He, didn't you say you wanted to treat me to a meal just now? I'm a bit hungry now, and since we've met a few brothers today, let's have a drink to celebrate. What do you think?"

Howl He, suddenly energized, forgot the previous unhappiness and said enthusiastically, "Yes, yes, it's time to have a few drinks. I haven't had a drink in a long time."

Compared to Howl He's excitement, the others in the Howl Gang were exceptionally distressed. In Howl Gang, there was an unwritten rule—never mention drinking in front of Howl He. It wasn't that she couldn't drink; it was that once she started, there was no stopping her. No one could dissuade her. The problem was that her alcohol tolerance was poor, and she could end up doing anything when drunk. The first time she got drunk was three years ago when she was only twenty. Due to her significant contributions to the gang and being the only daughter of Howl Gang's Big Brother, she was officially appointed as the head of Howl Gang, becoming the highest-ranking member. This was also when Smiling Zhang, her most trusted subordinate, became the deputy head. Despite her young age and being a woman, Howl He was straightforward and ruthless. With Smiling Zhang's steady support, Howl Gang flourished. That day, important figures of Howl Gang gathered to celebrate two occasions—successfully eliminating the Black Water Gang and Howl He becoming the head. Everyone was in high spirits, and the alcohol flowed freely. Until everyone was completely drunk, Howl He was still there, toasting with herself and the air.

In the end, everyone in Howl Gang became highly intoxicated, and Howl He remained alone, still toasting to the empty air.

Early the next morning，everyone woke up with splitting headaches, only to find that they had all undergone some changes. Bridge Three lost half of his hair, Quan Fatso was shirtless with vegetable soup all over his belly, Smiling Zhang proudly chewed on his mustache, and A Guang was the most miserable, completely naked with not a single hair left, turning into a "green dragon" for real.

Everyone looked at each other, and although each person looked quite funny, no one could laugh. Everyone knew very well that this must be the work of Big Sister, especially considering her habit of carrying a short knife with her everywhere. How were they supposed to handle this? The other three could bear with it, but what about A Guang? They certainly couldn't confront Big Sister directly and ask why she shaved the "little brother's" hair so cleanly. Although Big Sister didn't act like a woman in many ways, she was still a woman after all. They would just consider it payback for eating her "tofu" and be more cautious in the future, making sure not to let Big Sister drink too much.

The second time Howl He got drunk was at Howl Wan Chong's fiftieth birthday celebration. Howl Wan Chong was in high spirits, seeing the gang's development stabilize and his daughter being so capable. He was filled with pride. He proposed to have a hearty celebration, toasting with Howl He. After a few rounds, he suggested playing the bottle-blowing game. Although Bridge Three and others tried to dissuade him, they were shouted down by Howl Wan Chong's high spirits and the cheers of the crowd. In Howl Gang, only at such times did they discard all the rules.

After drinking who knew how much, Howl He started to get tipsy. Her beautiful face turned rosy, her eyes became blurred, and there was a hint of a strange color. Just as Howl Wan Chong was about to stop her from drinking any more, Howl He suddenly rushed out, pouncing on Fourth Auntie who was dressed in a provocative manner. Amid the stunned silence of the crowd and Fourth Auntie's high-pitched scream, Howl He's hands accurately grabbed onto Fourth Auntie's outrageously large bosom. She mumbled incoherently, "Grandma's bear, what's the big deal with this pair of big things? It's just two big soft pieces of meat. Why do men like to touch them?"

Everyone in the hall was wide-eyed, stunned by the unprecedented scene. They needed to observe this strange situation carefully. Only Bridge Three and others from Howl Gang were mentally prepared, shocked by Howl He's actions but only for a moment. They quickly stepped forward and restrained Howl He.

Struggling and yelling, Howl He said, "Why are you holding me? Wait a moment, why don't you let go? I still have another place to touch, which is said to be very important for men. Grandma's bear, let go of me!"

Howl Wan Chong, with a face as dark as iron, stared at the struggling Howl He. His fists clenched tightly, making a crisp sound. He took a deep breath, his gaze sweeping over everyone who was looking down at their toes. His eyes revealed a fierce glint as he spoke in a deep voice, "Today's events will be considered as if they never happened. If anyone spreads this, I want his head."

Everyone sighed in relief, thinking that as long as it had nothing to do with them, it was fine.

Seeing that everyone understood, Howl Wan Chong continued, "In the future, in places where Howl Master is present, don't mention the word 'drinking.' As for socializing, members of Howl Gang can figure it out themselves. Even if you drink, don't drink too much. Understand?"

Everyone nodded as if they were garlic bulbs.

After a few incidents, it was proven that Howl He should never be allowed to drink. It wasn't because she enjoyed drinking, but rather, once she started, there was no stopping her. No one could dissuade her. The problem was that her tolerance was poor, and she could end up doing anything when drunk. The first time she got drunk was three years ago when she was only twenty. Due to her significant contributions to the gang and being the only daughter of Howl Gang's Big Brother, she was officially appointed as the head of Howl Gang, becoming the highest-ranking member. This was also when Smiling Zhang, her most trusted subordinate, became the deputy head. Despite her young age and being a woman, Howl He was straightforward and ruthless. With Smiling Zhang's steady support, Howl Gang flourished. That day, important figures of Howl Gang gathered to celebrate two occasions—successfully eliminating the Black Water Gang and Howl He becoming the head. Everyone was in high spirits, and the alcohol flowed freely. Until everyone was completely drunk, Howl He was still there, toasting with herself and the air.

In the end, everyone in Howl Gang became highly intoxicated, and Howl He remained alone, still toasting to the empty air.