NOVEL NEXT Chapter 526 Wei Tiansheng
Hang City.
This is where the provincial capital of Jiangnan Province is located, a nearly first-tier city with a developed economy. The most famous economic entity in Hang City is the Wangu Group of the Jiangnan Wei Family.
Though Wangu Group has only been established for 20 years, it has grown to become the largest enterprise in Jiangnan, with a market value exceeding 350 billion. The patriarch of the Jiangnan Wei Family, Wei Tiansheng, who is also the founder of Wangu Group, is honored as the richest man in Jiangnan, renowned across the world.
In Hang City, the Wei Family is practically omnipotent.
At least in the Jiangnan region, there's nothing that the Wei Family wants to do that they can't accomplish.
However...
Lately, it seems like the Wei Family has hit a snag in Yun City.
The Wei Family attempted to unify the underground of Jiangnan to pave the way for future development in Yun City, but they suffered a crushing defeat. While the underground of Yun City was indeed unified, the leader wasn't a member of the Wei Family!
An upscale club in Hang City.
Inside a private room, a middle-aged man in a suit sat at the center of the sofa, with two alluring women seated on either side.
"President Wei, come on, accompany me with this drink. You drank with her, there's no reason not to drink with me." One of the women coquettishly said, raising a glass of red wine and offering it to the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man was about to reply when an older man walked in from outside and respectfully said, "Young Master, he's here."
The middle-aged man said, "Let him in. You two go out first."
The two women didn't dare to say anything, quickly got up, and left in a hurry. At the door, they saw a man covered in blood, filthy like a stray dog, walking in.
The two women pinched their noses in a rush, avoiding the newcomer as they slipped away.
This person was Mountain Chicken!
Feeling despised by the two hostesses puzzled Mountain Chicken. When he was the underground overlord in Yun City, women like these would only kneel at his feet as sycophants. Who would have thought that the dignified underground boss would fall into being looked down upon?
"Filthy whores, just you wait, I'll deal with you sooner or later!" Mountain Chicken muttered.
Raising his head, Mountain Chicken met the icy gaze of the middle-aged man and immediately lowered his head, looking fearful.
"Mr. Wei." Mountain Chicken called softly.
The middle-aged man said coldly, "What happened in Yun City, tell me the entire process without leaving out a single detail!"
"Yes!" Mountain Chicken replied respectfully and then recounted the entire process of the underground gathering to the middle-aged man.
This middle-aged man was named Wei Jisheng, the eldest son of Wei Tiansheng, patriarch of the Jiangnan Wei Family. The Wei Family had extended their influence to Yun City, attempting to develop projects there, and the person in charge was Wei Jisheng.
Mountain Chicken directly took orders from Wei Jisheng, and the reason Wei Jisheng valued Mountain Chicken was because of his strength in Yun City's underground. Wei Jisheng believed that using Mountain Chicken to unify Yun City's underground should have been foolproof.
Who knew Mountain Chicken would ultimately suffer a crushing defeat? The Mountain Chicken Gang disbanded, and even he was expelled from Yun City's underground, leaving him in a dire situation.
After listening to Mountain Chicken's account, Wei Jisheng fell into deep thought.
For a long time.
Wei Jisheng said, "I understand now."
Mountain Chicken was anxious, not knowing what Wei Jisheng was thinking. He was most afraid that Wei Jisheng would punish him; he was now like a stray dog, without any support. Wei Jisheng could squash him with a single finger, and no one would seek justice for him; he would rot like a dead rat in a gutter.
"Mr. Wei, none of this is my fault. I've done everything I could, but that Lin Fan..."
Wei Jisheng interrupted Mountain Chicken, "I have a task for you now."
Mountain Chicken was overjoyed; Mr. Wei giving him a job meant giving him a chance to survive, indicating that he was still useful!
"Mr. Wei, please tell me, I will do my utmost to complete it." Mountain Chicken immediately promised.
Wei Jisheng gave him a glance and said, "Mountain Chicken, you should know that you mean nothing to me now. Killing you is like squashing an ant. If you die, no one will know."
Mountain Chicken broke into a cold sweat, "I understand."
Wei Jisheng continued, "If I want to kill you, will you resist with your life?"
Mountain Chicken was drenched in sweat, "I wouldn't dare. I don't have such thoughts. I failed, and I deserve to die. My worthless life is Mr. Wei's, and he can dispose of it as he pleases!"
Were Wei Jisheng to want him dead, he wouldn't dare to resist at all. The older man next to Wei Jisheng was his personal bodyguard, and Mountain Chicken knew this man was formidable. Mountain Chicken wouldn't even be able to touch a single hair on Wei Jisheng's head and would be killed by the bodyguard in a second.
Therefore, if Wei Jisheng wanted him dead, he would surely die. He could only plead for Wei Jisheng to spare his life.
Wei Jisheng was very satisfied with Mountain Chicken's words, nodded, and said, "I am giving you this task as your last chance. Either you complete the task and return, or don't return alive. Of course, if I find out that you neither completed the task nor died, you know the consequences — no matter where you hide, you'll meet a dead end."
Mountain Chicken said, "I understand. I will absolutely risk my life to complete this task. I will succeed or die trying. If I fail, I will die. No, rest assured, Mr. Wei, I will complete this task. I won't disappoint Mr. Wei!"
Mountain Chicken initially intended to show loyalty, but noticing Wei Jisheng's displeased expression, he quickly corrected himself.
Indeed, upon hearing his latter words, Wei Jisheng was satisfied. Then, Wei Jisheng assigned him a task and dismissed Mountain Chicken.
Mountain Chicken didn't know what the task entailed, but as he walked out, he wore a doomed expression, as if the task from Wei Jisheng was extremely difficult, possibly requiring him to stake his life.
But did he have a choice?
He had no choice!
After dismissing Mountain Chicken,
Wei Jisheng said to the bodyguard beside him, "Let's go back and find Father."
The bodyguard nodded and left with Wei Jisheng.
Wangu Group.
A skyscraper!
Even in a nearly first-tier city, among the skyscrapers in the city center, the Wangu Group Mansion stands out prominently. It's a symbol of the commercial giant that dominates Jiangnan, something people can only look up to.
On the top floor of this skyscraper, there's an office spacious enough for a ball game. From the floor-to-ceiling windows, you could overlook the bustling Hang City. Standing here, it's easy to feel a sense of superiority and control over the city.
This office belongs to Wei Tiansheng, the patriarch of the Jiangnan Wei Family and the CEO of Wangu Group.
Wei Tiansheng is already an old man, over sixty, with graying temples. However, his skin is well-maintained, and he exudes a noble demeanor, dressed immaculately. His attire alone costs more than a regular person's annual salary.
It's clear that Wei Tiansheng is not the kind of wealthy person who wears shabby clothes. He cares about enjoying his life; if he's rich, he lives the life of a rich man.
If someone is very rich but lives in a slum, wears cheap clothes, eats roadside stalls, and rides an electric bike, then why be rich? They could live the same life as a poor person!
Poor people have the lifestyle of poor people, and rich people have the lifestyle of rich people. This is Wei Tiansheng's belief.