Chapter 864: Survival of the Fittest
"Makes sense." Li Songhua nodded and said, "If you accepted right away, I'd actually find it strange. You go back and think it over. If you want to develop in Fukuoka, you must depend on me. Otherwise, you won't survive."
"Why?" Lin Chuan asked sharply.
"How can a tiger rest peacefully beside my bed?" Li Songhua looked at Lin Chuan with deep meaning. Lin Chuan frowned; it seemed his presence had made Li Songhua feel hostility.
"I understand." Lin Chuan smiled and said, "Mr. Li, rest assured, I have no intention of being presumptuous. I am a straightforward person: I won't make trouble unless someone troubles me, but if someone does, I will nip it in the bud."
Li Songhua gently placed his cup down, his eyes fixed on the pot on the coffee table, and said, "Lin Chuan, you may choose not to follow me. However, there is an ancient saying in Japan: One Chinese is a dragon, but three Chinese make a worm. I hope you understand its meaning."
"I understand." Lin Chuan nodded.
"That's good." Li Songhua nodded and said, "In Fukuoka City, gangs are numerous. I hope you understand the concept of survival of the fittest."
After chatting idly with Li Songhua for a while, Lin Chuan chose to take his leave. Today's visit went rather smoothly. At least Li Songhua didn't make things difficult for him; otherwise, resorting to underhanded tactics would have been more harmful. If he didn't use them, it wouldn't align with his style either. Luckily, there was no conflict.
Once Lin Chuan left, Li Songhua's office became lively.
"Boss, you actually let this kid walk away unharmed?" The burly big guy was a bit surprised.
"Otherwise?" Li Songhua glanced at them.
"As per the rules, shouldn't we at least break one of his fingers?" The big guy sneered, "This kid's offense towards you is unforgivable. Moreover, he dared to refuse to follow us; he'll definitely become our enemy sooner or later."
"That might not be the case." Li Songhua chuckled, "Lin Chuan doesn't seem like someone who'd betray friends for profit. On the contrary, I think he's quite reliable. So, I felt it necessary to win him over; maybe in the future, he might be useful against the Hong Gang and Yamaguchi Group."
"Boss, aren't you overestimating him?" Several people frowned.
"From his skills, I think you guys might not be his match." Li Songhua said with a smile.
"Boss, you're insulting us." The big guy was the first to stand up and protest.
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Lin Chuan walked out of the office, feeling relieved.
"Brother Chuan." Zhou Kai and the others quickly went up to him and asked, "How was it?"
Just now, Zhou Kai and the others were extremely anxious, fearing Lin Chuan would face trouble in there. Fortunately, Lin Chuan came out quickly.
"It's settled." Lin Chuan said with a smile, "Let's go back first."
"Alright!" Everyone nodded.
Returning from Shinsaibashi District to their residence, the group first found a night market and ate something. The Japanese night markets are quite vibrant, and even late at night, there are people out and about, especially at the night market, where many wander. Japan's nightlife is very rich; whether rich or poor, people find a tavern, drink and party until the early morning.
The Japanese culture ensures their night markets are colorful.
"Brother Chuan, what about the Bamboo Union Gang?" Zhou Kai asked curiously.
"They agreed." Lin Chuan smiled, "Now we can establish ourselves in Fukuoka City."
"Damn it, why do we need their permission to establish here?" Lu Dapao grumbled angrily, biting into a large skewer, "What do they count for?"
"They're the local bosses here." Lin Chuan chuckled, "Just like us in Jiangbei City, any outside gang would also come to pay respect."
"Hmph!" Lu Dapao remained dissatisfied, furiously biting into his skewer to vent his anger.
Breaking in, everything is difficult at first.
This time, Lin Chuan only brought fifty-two brothers with him, hoping they would represent the aspirations of over five hundred good brothers in the Jvyi Gang. As long as the Jvyi Gang establishes itself in Fukuoka, a small spark might ignite a prairie fire someday. Lin Chuan firmly believed that someday the Jvyi Gang could bloom beautifully in this world.
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The next day, Qingzi brought good news.
The Chuan Da Trade Co., Ltd. was officially registered, and Lin Chuan could now set up the company. However, Lin Chuan handed all the company matters to Qingzi. He wasn't familiar with the company's business, especially in a place like Fukuoka. He was acting like a boss who only gives orders without handling details himself.
Because Lin Chuan had more important things to do.
For three consecutive days, Lin Chuan had been studying the local gangs in Fukuoka. In Fukuoka City, there were not only the Bamboo Union Gang, Yamaguchi Group, and Hong Gate, but also some small local factions. They controlled a lot of resources in Fukuoka City. Lin Chuan immediately set his sights on a fishery located in the southwest of Fukuoka.
The fishery in Fukuoka had an enormous annual yield, accounting for almost twelve percent of all fish production in Japan each year. Moreover, the Japan Sea around there was rich in fish. Almost all of Japan's fishing industry was concentrated in this area. If Lin Chuan could take over this fishery, he could earn over a billion yen a year just from management fees. If he also controlled Fukuoka's fish market and manipulated prices, making money would be incredibly easy. In this world, monopoly is the best way to make money.
The Hundred Rivers Association, a gang, controlled the Fukuoka fishery.
The boss of the Hundred Rivers Association was a man named Yoshino from the Yoshino family, who controlled over two hundred people and was holed up in the southwest area of Fukuoka City. Yoshino used to be a captain in the Yamaguchi Group, but later was expelled for violating gang rules. With no other options, Yoshino had to start his own faction, beginning his empire in Fukuoka City.
"Brother Chuan, are you saying we should first take over this fishery?" Zhou Kai asked curiously.
"That's right." Lin Chuan nodded and said, "Take over this fishery and crush the Hundred Rivers Association."
As he spoke, Lin Chuan held a cigarette in his mouth, his eyes shooting out a cold glint. Defeating the Hundred Rivers Association shouldn't be difficult, but he feared that Yoshino might call on his former superiors to deal with him. With his current strength, he was no match for the Yamaguchi Group. Therefore, he should avoid direct confrontation with them as much as possible.
"Alright." Lu Dapao laughed darkly, "I've been itching for action, and now I finally have a scapegoat to take down."
"When should we act?" Lin Chuan asked.
"Tonight." Lin Chuan snorted coldly, "In the southwest Hundred Rivers District of Fukuoka City, there's a cabaret that Yoshino frequently visits. To capture the fishery, we must first catch Yoshino and force him to sign the transfer agreement."
"Okay." Everyone nodded in agreement.
"However, there shouldn't be too many people involved tonight." Lin Chuan looked at Zhou Kai and the others, "Let's just do it ourselves."
"Count me in," Liu Cheng and Li Qiang hurried to say.
"Just us seven," Lin Chuan circled a few people with his hand.
Rustle...!
The seven of them immediately stood up. A Toyota was just the right size to hold seven people.
Then, the seven of them quickly took action. Zhou Kai drove, Lin Chuan sat in the passenger seat, and the others sat in the back seats. The Odyssey was a seven-seater minivan, and the comfort was undeniable. Sitting in the car felt incredibly stable.
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It was a cabaret in the Hundred Rivers District. Many cars were parked at the entrance, the place bustling with people. Fukuoka City had many foreign tourists, most of them Chinese. In Fukuoka City, many Chinese now had some money and had saved up to go abroad for a trip. Many came specifically for the cabarets in Japan. To put it bluntly, the cabarets in Japan were places to indulge with women. As long as the price was reasonable, no one would refuse money.
At this moment, a Toyota Alfa minivan slowly drove in. Before long, a burly man got out of the car. His back was bare, covered with dense tattoos that were hard to comprehend. Overall, the tattoos felt immensely impactful. They extended from his back all the way to his chest, almost completely covered with dense tattoos.
The man held a black piece of clothing in his hand.
When he got out of the car, six men in black immediately surrounded him from both sides, ensuring his safety. The man's eyes were sharp. After getting out, he cautiously scanned the surroundings before leisurely walking into the cabaret. Behind every cabaret was a strong backer. For instance, the cabaret labeled as the Tokyo Cabaret belonged to the Bamboo Union Gang. This cabaret was quite large and had a lot of female resources, earning Li Songhua millions of US Dollars in forex every year. Nearly the entire street was under the Bamboo Union Gang's control. Dozens of cabarets easily earned tens of millions of US Dollars annually.
Not too far away, inside a black Odyssey, several pairs of eyes were staring at the man.
"No mistake, that's Yoshino," Lin Chuan said.
"Brother Chuan, should we act now?" Zhou Kai hurriedly asked.
"Don't rush," Lin Chuan shook his head, "The opponent is quite alert right now. Moreover, if we act here, it might lead to a misunderstanding with the Bamboo Union Gang. We're quite understaffed right now and can't confront the Bamboo Union Gang."
"Then when should we act?" Zhou Kai asked.
"When they return," Lin Chuan replied.
"Alright," Zhou Kai lay back in his seat, propped his feet on the steering wheel, and hummed a tune, trying to relax.
Yoshino entered the cabaret, leaving two men in black at the door. He took four bodyguards with him. This person was inherently timid and afraid of trouble, always taking several bodyguards when going out, fearing that someone might kidnap him. If it was just for money, that would be one thing—he was more afraid that someone might take his life.
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