Chapter 1281: Su Yongzhen's Under-the-Table Deal
Hou Jingtian reluctantly followed Xiang Yu and the others out. Now, he already understood the personalities of the three: they were trouble magnets, and you never knew what they would do next.
Once Xiang Yu and the others left, the five members of Kelun Gang got up and scurried away dishevelled.
Watching Kelun Gang leave so dejectedly, the people around felt a kind of satisfaction, but they knew Xiang Yu and his friends were in big trouble.
After Zheng Feixiong left there, he went directly to Wen Shengbao's abode. Wen Shengbao was calmly sipping tea at the time.
"Second brother, something big happened." Zheng Feixiong looked slightly excited, without the tense feeling of an approaching major event.
"What makes you so excited?" Wen Shengbao said calmly.
His leisurely appearance indeed carried the aura of a recluse from the world.
Zheng Feixiong recounted the events completely and then continued, "They're done for this time. I want to see how Su Yongzhen will handle it."
Wen Shengbao's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he smiled as well, saying, "We must bring down Su Yongzhen this time."
The five members of Kelun Gang helped each other back to the casino. Upon seeing their brothers beaten, the others chased everyone out.
"I want to see the boss. Where's the boss?" one of the beaten men said bitterly.
"The boss went outside; he'll be back in the evening. Who beat you up? Tell us, and we'll go kill them," said another member.
"Yes, kill them!" shouted a group of people surrounding them.
The beaten man's eyes were full of fear, and he shook his head saying, "No, I must tell the boss personally about this."
The five of them didn't say who had beaten them; they wanted to wait for the boss to come back to decide.
They were too scared to face Xiang Yu again and didn't want to see him anymore.
Without their disclosure, there was nothing others could do but wait for the boss to return. Seeing the five terrified, others also started feeling unsure. In this area, the only organization that could frighten the Kelun Gang's brothers was the Orchid Group.
If it was indeed the Orchid Group who beat them, they indeed had no authority to decide and could only wait for the boss to come back to discuss.
Xiang Yu and his three companions circled the area several more times led by Hou Jingtian and became familiar with the surroundings.
When the four returned, it was already eight in the evening. Xiang Yu wanted to discuss some matters with Su Yongzhen, so he arrived at Su Yongzhen's room.
Just as he was about to push the door open, he heard voices coming from inside.
"I heard you've stirred trouble with Kelun Gang," said one person.
Su Yongzhen sighed and said, "I hope Brother Wang Xiao will mediate in this. I understand Tank's personality; he won't let it slide. If this affects the stability of our Orchid District, it would be bad."
Through the glass, Xiang Yu looked inside and saw someone sitting opposite Su Yongzhen. This person had average height and appearance. From Su Yongzhen's address, it seemed this person was a member of the Orchid Group.
"Oh dear, this matter isn't easy to handle. After all, your people beat Tank's people, and they were so arrogant…" Wang Xiao pondered aloud.
Su Yongzhen quickly said, "Certainly, we won't let Brother Wang Xiao help without compensation. This money is for Brother Wang Xiao to use in mediation."
As he spoke, Su Yongzhen pushed a packet of paper toward Wang Xiao, judging by the thickness, it should be fifty thousand.
Wang Xiao's eyes gleamed instantly upon seeing the money, clearly having achieved his purpose, and he laughed heartily, "Brother Su, you're too polite. There's no need for this between us brothers."
Su Yongzhen grinned, "Brother Wang, please don't be polite. This is just part of it. I'll specially thank you after the matters are resolved."
Laughing, Wang Xiao accepted the money without hesitation and nodded, "I will try to handle this, but Brother Su, you need to be clear. You know Tank, whether he respects my face, I can't guarantee."
Su Yongzhen quickly said, "Of course, Brother Wang Xiao is an Orchid Group captain. Tank must respect that."
Wang Xiao looked satisfied, clearly pleased with Su Yongzhen's words.
The two chatted for a while longer, then Wang Xiao stood up, pocketed the money, and headed out.
Su Yongzhen quickly stood up to see him out respectfully.
"Leave the money." Just as Wang Xiao stepped outside, suddenly a voice startled him.
Seeing Xiang Yu leaning against the door, Su Yongzhen knew Xiang Yu was aware of the situation and quickly pulled him aside, saying to Wang Xiao, "Brother Wang, do proceed, and thanks for your support this time."
Wang Xiao coldly looked at Xiang Yu, saying, "You must be Xiang Yu."
"Didn't you hear me? Leave the money," Xiang Yu said coldly.
Fearing Xiang Yu might act excessively, Su Yongzhen pushed him into the room and closed the door.
"Brother Wang, don't mind him; that's just his way," Su Yongzhen said with a smile outside.
Wang Xiao snorted, "Little Su, you better keep him under control, or you'll suffer."
Su Yongzhen hurriedly said, "I know, I know. Thanks for your help; I'll personally come and thank you after this issue is resolved."
Looking a bit better, Wang Xiao then turned and left.
Su Yongzhen escorted him to the car and waited until he drove off into the distance before dropping his smile, looking very serious.
He understood Xiang Yu; now that Xiang Yu knew about him giving money, Xiang Yu definitely wouldn't let it go.
He didn't know how to explain to Xiang Yu, as the situation here was different from home; sometimes you had to bow down to circumstances.
Su Yongzhen felt very guilty because back home, Xiang Yu was a dominant presence, ruling with impunity and free rein, but here he had to keep his head down.
When Su Yongzhen entered the room, Xiang Yu was calmly sipping tea there.
"This tea's nice, quite aromatic." Xiang Yu said as he savored it.
Su Yongzhen said nothing and simply sat opposite Xiang Yu.
"Brother Yu, I had no choice; you don't understand the situation here, this Orchid Group…"
Before Su Yongzhen could finish, Xiang Yu raised his hand to stop him.
"Tell me about Zhong Min." Xiang Yu said after taking a sip of water.
Xiang Yu's main purpose for coming here was to find out about Zhong Min's whereabouts. Now that he understood the situation, he was eager to learn more.
"Brother Yu, I overheard the Orchid Group's leader mention it briefly, but there's no clear information yet." Su Yongzhen said guiltily.
"Orchid Group's leader?" Xiang Yu nodded, noting the detail.
Seeing Xiang Yu didn't speak further, Su Yongzhen said, "Brother Yu, I apologize for the trouble."