The years when I was an old man

The governor struck the gong again and sang at the same time:

"People from the rivers and lakes on the road of the rivers and lakes, the people on the road of the rivers and lakes can't tell the difference. Take two steps back today, and the kindness and resentment will be turned into dust!"

As soon as the words finished, Zheng Ruhuan took a step back from where he was standing.

The governor sang:

"Give way to Tongtian Road in one step..."

Zheng Ruhuan took another step back, and the governor sang along:

"Give way for two steps..."

This ritual of washing hands in a golden basin is not popular in Landau.

But because of Zheng Ruhuan's dark background, he is from Bashu.

This ceremony is the same as the Golden Basin Washing Ceremony of the Gelaohui.

Then, Zheng Ruhuan walked onto the red carpet and walked towards the front of the stage.

In front of the three basins, a younger brother stepped forward and lit the paper in the three basins.

Looking at the burning flames, the governor shouted:

"After stepping through the fire of love and hatred, wash the golden basin of water. There is no turning back, and the rivers and lakes will never regret it!"

As soon as the words fell, Zheng Ruhuan raised his leg and stepped over the brazier.

Heading towards the golden basin, he strode toward the governor in stride.

When he came to the governor, the governor asked loudly:

"Who is washing hands today?"

"Bashu Zheng Ruhuan!"

Zheng Ruhuan bowed and replied.

The governor asked again:

"Do you have any regrets?"

"No regrets!"

As soon as the governor raised his hand, the people around him handed him a mirror.

Holding a mirror and shining it on Zheng Ruhuan's face, he said again:

"When the mirror is opened, the loyal and the evil are distinguished. Zheng Ruhuan, do you feel ashamed?"

"Have!"

"speak!"

Zheng Ruhuan turned around slowly, looked at everyone, and said slowly:

"I, Zheng Ruhuan, have been in the rivers and lakes for 35 years. I ask myself, I am not ashamed of the sky above, and I am not ashamed of the earth below. In the middle, I am not ashamed of my brothers and sisters who followed me. But there is one thing, Zheng Ruhuan, am I ashamed, every time I think about it in the middle of the night, my heart feels like a knife... ..."

With that said, Zheng Ruhuan sighed, and then continued:

"When I was young and ignorant, I only wanted to seek prosperity and wealth. So I opened a casino stall in the animal road. For more than 30 years, I have seen too many people go bankrupt in my casino. I still remember a night more than 20 years ago. A gambler who lost everything committed suicide by cutting his wrists in front of me. But what I was thinking at the time was whether his death would affect my business. But I ignored a life and died because of me. Thinking about this, I Zheng Ruhuan really became a demon at a single thought..."

Zheng Ruhuan was heartbroken, and said slowly:

"So, before I have no chance to wash my hands, I want to tell my colleagues in Landao. Starting today, I, Zheng Ruhuan, will completely shut down the casino. I will donate all my personal savings to the Bashu Foundation... ..."

Zheng Ruhuan's words made the hearts of hundreds of people jump in fear.

Everyone knew that Zheng Ruhuan donated a huge sum of money.

With that said, Zheng Ruhuan raised the little finger of his left hand and said loudly:

"I know that even if I donate the money, the sins I owe will still be beyond redemption. Cut off my finger today, and I don't ask for atonement. I only ask for a clean break with Landao Jianghu from now on!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Ruhuan raised his hand.

The little deer at the side walked over tremblingly, holding a sharp short knife in his hand.

"Master Zheng, why do you have to do this?"

Xiao Lu pursed his lips, resisting his distress, and made the last persuasion.

Zheng Ruhuan smiled calmly and said:

"What I owe, of course I will pay it back. Give me the knife!"

Xiaolu handed the knife to Zheng Ruhuan.Zheng Ruhuan gestured at the people present again.

Step aside and put your finger on the table.

Putting away the knife, half a finger rolled aside.

During the whole process, Zheng Ruhuan didn't make any sound.

But I can feel that he is suffering from pain.

The fine sweat on the forehead has already seeped out.Holding up his severed finger, he gritted his teeth and said:

"Break your fingers and swear, I, Zheng Ruhuan, will have nothing to do with Lan Dao as long as I live!"

Then, he turned his head and said to the governor:

"Governor, I am ashamed, can I wash my hands?"

The governor glanced at the crowd and asked loudly:

"Everyone, are there any unresolved grievances?"

Everyone present was silent.

The elder of the Ge Laohui suddenly stood up and said:

"One more thing, I need to talk to Boss Zheng!"

"You say!"

Zheng Ruhuan asked politely, wrapped in gauze.

"Last time I promised to pay back the bill, and today I have brought the check. Please take a look at it, Boss Zheng..."

Zheng Ruhuan shook his head.

"Leave it to Chu Liu, I won't bother with this kind of thing anymore!"

"Okay, then I won't bother Boss Zheng to wash his hands. After your ceremony is over, I will reconcile the account with Mr. Chu!"

Huo Yuhan has his own way of doing things, so he can take advantage of it and mess up Zheng Ruhuan's ceremony.He also avenged the last time he lost face.

But he didn't do that. Instead, he decided to wait until the ceremony was over before regaining the face of the Gelaohui.

"Anyone else?"

The governor yelled again.

Seeing that no one agreed, he made a gesture of invitation to Zheng Ruhuan:

"Mr. Zheng, please bring a basin of gift water and bid farewell to the rivers and lakes..."

Zheng Ruhuan walked slowly towards the golden basin.

He walked slowly, as if waiting for something.

Walking to the golden basin, the governor asked loudly:

"Zheng Ruhuan, are you ready?"

Zheng Ruhuan nodded.

Just as the governor was about to sing and drink, he suddenly heard a corner, and someone gave a foolish smile and said:

"Boss Zheng, don't worry, I still have something to ask you!"

Looking back, Liu Xiaoshou stood up slowly.

Looking at Zheng Ruhuan, he had a playful expression on his face.