Qiu Tu's philosophy had always been to ask whenever he didn't understand something, rather than stewing in his confusion alone.
So, when he encountered yet another neighbor who ran away at the sight of him, Qiu Tu swiftly stepped forward with an agile move and grabbed the fellow by the collar, "Uncle Chen, what are you running for?"
In Old Alley Street, Qiu Tu was considered a person of stature.
Before the establishment of Xinjie City, he ruled over several nearby streets, leading the likes of Ah-Tai and Eagle.
Although he wasn't particularly warm to the local neighbors, he didn't bully people like other groups did. He would even occasionally stick his neck out to help resolve troubles for the neighbors.
After Xinjie City was established, Qiu Tu, through his connection with Secretary Bai, joined the government ranks, instantly becoming a lofty figure in the eyes of those neighbors.