NOVEL NEXT Chapter 661: Join Forces
"I..." Lai Zi was stunned.
The Monk laughed and said: "Brother, work with us. Stop acting like a woman, we've already rallied a lot of brothers who were oppressed. I believe our team will soon grow stronger."
"Alright!" Lai Zi gritted his teeth, harshly saying: "I'll join you."
Lai Zi mustered his courage. Of course, the reason he was able to do so was because of something that happened yesterday. Yesterday afternoon, one of his underlings came to him for some money because his mother was sick and needed tens of thousands for hospitalization. However, after searching through his pockets, Lai Zi realized he had no money at all, which made him very sad. In the end, that brother left with just five thousand yuan, also helplessly.
So, this incident deeply stung Lai Zi. Lai Zi knew that only by taking control of the economy could he hold a dominant position. Just like how Jvyi Gang dealt with him. Money was their key weapon against him. It made him dependent on Jvyi Gang, to the point where he couldn't leave them. On the other hand, Jvyi Gang never truly treated him like a brother.
This time, encouraged by the Monk, Lai Zi decided to go all out.
"Good brother!" The Monk patted Lai Zi's shoulder, saying: "That's the spirit, a man should have some fight in him. Now that Feng Taibao has traveled far away, and the Eastern Tiger is deceased, the Tiger Gang is destroyed. This is the perfect opportunity for us brothers to plan something big."
"Hmm!" Lai Zi nodded his head.
After a chat, the Monk immediately left the bar.
Zhou Kai and his gang are still immersed in the excitement of unifying the Eastern City District, little do they know, someone from behind has already started secretly allying and preparing to break the monopoly of the Jvyi Gang. Two-Zhang Monk, Tu Lv, Lai Zi...Several formerly insignificant thugs are now secretly united with over two hundred people, planning to take action. This time, they plan to deal Jvyi Gang a heavy blow, only by doing so can the monopoly of Jvyi Gang be thoroughly broken.
Western City District.
Two-Zhang Monk, accompanied by a few Monks and others, rushed to the Jingwu Sect.
Li Dong is the Sect Leader of Jingwu Sect, the boss of Jingwu Sect, and he still holds a grudge from the last time he was bullied by Jvyi Gang. However, he knew well that he's not Lin Chuan's match, not to mention Jvyi Gang. Even though he longed for Jvyi Gang to fall soon, as Jvyi Gang gradually became stronger, that wish became unrealistic. Li Dong kept to his own territory in Western City District, and absolutely did not allow anyone to cause trouble in Western City District, nor allow anyone to create their own sect there.
Defending the barren Western City District alone, although life is mundane, at least he enjoys peace. Having recruited a group of loyal henchmen, life in Western City District is bearable, at least he doesn't have to work himself to death. The money he makes is easy money.
"Master, someone is here to see you," a disciple hurried over.
"Who?" asked Li Dong.
"I don't know them," the disciple shook his head.
"Let them in," Li Dong lay on the Taishi Chair, with a pipe in his mouth, looking thoroughly comfortable.
The disciple smiled, then said: "Alright."
Soon, Two-Zhang Monk and Tu Lv with others walked in. The Monk smiled and said: "Boss Li, how have you been recently?"
"It's you guys..." Li Dong was startled, smilingly asked: "What brings you here?"
"Haha, we've come to see Boss Li, naturally we have something important to ask for!" the Monk hastily said.
"You can't be thinking about being unable to mix in the Eastern City District and planning to come to our Western City District?" Li Dong waved his hands repeatedly, saying: "That won't do, our Western City District is poor, we can't support so many people. Better go to the Eastern City District. It's richer there."
"Haha, Boss Li misunderstands," the Monk chuckled and said: "This visit, actually has a great deal to do with you, Boss Li."
"How is it related to me?" Li Dong frowned.
"Of course it's related," the Monk immediately said: "I heard that Boss Li and Lin Chuan have had longstanding grievances, and moreover, Lin Chuan's people even fought with Boss Li, right? This time, I came exactly for this matter. Since Boss Li is Lin Chuan's enemy, the enemy of an enemy is a friend."
"What do you mean?" Li Dong frowned.
"Let me explain," Tu Lv couldn't listen any longer, the indirect talk was too much, yet not getting to the point. Tu Lv stepped forward and then said: "Plainly, we want to compete with Lin Chuan over business, and we want to cooperate with you, Boss Li."
Upon hearing this, Li Dong said: "You guys are crazy."
"Of course not," the Monk immediately said: "We've already found quite a few friends who have grievances with Feixiang Company. If you, Boss Li, could join, then our strength would greatly increase."
"Lin Chuan's men are at their peak right now, if you fight with them now, isn't this like touching a tiger's buttocks?" Li Dong urgently asked."
"Without entering the tiger's den, how can one obtain the tiger's cubs?" Monk sneered.
Li Dong grinned and said, "You're not entering a tiger's den but rather a wolf's den. Wolves are much fiercer than tigers."
Monk looked at Li Dong and said, "Is Boss Li scared now?"
"I am not scared," Li Dong snorted coldly, then added, "It's not like I haven't dealt with Jvyi Gang before."
"With such a good opportunity right now, why not join forces to accomplish this?" The Monk asked.
"That would require me to be willing," laughed Li Dong. "Are you using the strength of Jingwu Sect to deal with Jvyi Gang? I provide the force, but get no benefits in return, right?"
Monk listened and thought, truly, the older, the wiser. This damn guy had already figured out what he wanted. He had no interest in revenge; he was motivated by profit, which Monk could understand.
"Alright, since Boss Li has brought it up, we will also promise you," Monk spoke. "As long as you fully support us, afterwards we will definitely reward you with a bar."
"Haha, are you treating me like a beggar?" Li Dong laughed heartily. "The Northeast Tiger previously controlled over ten bars, and you're only offering one? I want at least five."
Monk was stunned, his expression darkened, and said, "Boss Li, one must not be too greedy."
"How about it?" Li Dong sneered coldly.
"At most two!" Monk gritted his teeth.
"Let's meet in the middle, three!" Li Dong said coldly.
Monk hesitated for a moment, and ultimately, gritted his teeth saying, "Okay, but the full force of Jingwu Sect must be deployed."
"Agreed!" Li Dong immediately nodded.
After some negotiation, they finally reached an agreement.
"May I ask, Monk, when do we act?" Li Dong inquired.
"Tonight at ten o'clock," Monk's expression darkened as he said, "At ten o'clock, catch them off guard and let them feel our strength."
"Good!" Li Dong nodded and said, "Notify me before the action, I will immediately bring two hundred disciples of Jingwu Sect for support."
Monk immediately stood up, then bowed and said, "Good, this evening, we wait for Boss Li to lead the brothers and achieve success together."
After saying this, Monk immediately led a group of people out of Jingwu Sect.
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South City District, Qin Han Restaurant.
This building has eleven floors, the first three floors for dining and banqueting, and the top eight floors are the restaurant's rooms. This restaurant is not very noticeable in Jiangbei City, but in the South City District, just the mention of this restaurant causes faces to change drastically. The reason is that the owner of the restaurant is none other than Qin Dalei.
Speaking of Qin Dalei, not only people from the South City District but also people from the whole Jiangbei City are well aware of him.
The founder of Zhonghua Group, with businesses in provincial cities and several other areas. Jiangbei City is not only Qin Dalei's hometown but also the place where he rose to prominence. Accumulating wealth in Jiangbei City, he established a technology group focused on solar energy, which solidified his financial status. Zhonghua Group's listings on the US Nasdaq and Hong Kong stock exchanges multiplied his wealth many times over.
Now, Qin Dalei is over fifty, with a flourishing career, and has successfully entered the top hundred of China's richest people according to the Hurun Rich List. He often vacations abroad and occasionally returns to Jiangbei City for short stays, after all, this place holds his memories and foundations.
Qin Han Restaurant was originally Qin Dalei's headquarters.
Whenever people from Jiangbei City mention Qin Dalei, they immediately think of Qin Gang, which has now transformed into Zhonghua Group, morphing from a gang-related organization into a very legitimate corporate group. Qin Dalei himself has been set as a paragon by many in the underworld. He has become a figure of admiration, and even Northeast Tiger and Feng Taibao hold him in high esteem.
Northeast Tiger has always been trying to transform, wanting to become a social celebrity like Qin Dalei, rather than relying on dirty industries to become rich. Although profitable, when compared to Qin Dalei, Northeast Tiger's industries are nothing. Qin Dalei's Zhonghua Group's listing on the US Nasdaq immediately multiplied his net worth several times. Later when listed in Hong Kong, his wealth doubled again.