Just as Xie Wei and Zhao Yujin were about to leave the banquet, Wu Yue approached Xie Wei.
Seeing Zhao Yujin go to the restroom, Wu Yue then walked towards Xie Wei.
"The Rose Gang Leader and Young Master Xie are truly a match made in heaven. What they just did was truly enviable."
Upon seeing the person who arrived, Xie Wei was not surprised, but still put on an impatient expression: "What is it?"
As soon as Xie Wei said this, he released his oppressive aura, putting on quite a show.
Feeling an inexplicable pressure, Wu Yue knew it was because of Xie Wei, and hurriedly explained, "I'm here to apologize."
“My son Wu Tao and Vice Gang Leader Chu unintentionally offended Young Master Xie and caused you trouble. I apologize to you on behalf of the Shark Gang.”
"Oh?" Xie Wei raised his voice slightly, as if to show interest.
"As compensation, I'll offer you the lowest price in our transaction, how about that?"
"Are you looking down on me? Do you think I'm someone who's short of a few dollars?" Xie Wei said angrily, his tone full of dissatisfaction.
“Young Master Xie has misunderstood. I know your strength,” Wu Yue continued, “but you probably can’t find anyone in the entire South City who can satisfy Young Master Xie’s appetite except for me.”
Seeing the other party say this, Xie Wei smiled and said, "Not even a merchant?"
"Not even a merchant... um?" Wu Yue's pupils dilated in surprise when he heard the word "merchant" from Xie Wei.
"You know Mr. [the businessman]?!"
"It was just one transaction," Xie Wei calmly straightened his cuffs.
Upon hearing Xie Wei's words, Wu Yue's eyes narrowed, revealing his shock and surprise.
At first, Wu Yue only traded with ordinary believers. He gave that believer a lot of benefits before he met the "merchant". The day he joined the church was also the first time he met the "merchant".
[Businessmen] generally work behind the scenes and do not usually get involved in business.
It was only after Wu Yue joined the church that he learned that only special people or those who were valued by the church could get the "merchant" to take action personally.
That's why they were shocked when they heard that the "merchant" was personally making the deal with Xie Wei.
"Then I am indeed no longer authorized to do business with you. I apologize for disturbing your enjoyment."
"Although we can't reach a deal, I hope we can be friends. If you have time, you can come to the Shark Gang and let me entertain you. I also have a business opportunity that I believe Young Master Xie will be interested in."
After saying that, Wu Yue left, and Xie Wei watched his retreating figure, lost in thought.
"How is it?" Zhao Yujin came out of the bathroom, wiping her hands with a handkerchief.
Xie Wei told Zhao Yujin about the conversation between the two of them.
After listening, Zhao Yujin simply nodded slightly without offering any opinion.
Judging from Xie Wei's expression, he was slightly narrowing his eyes, a faint smile playing on his lips, and even his brows were relaxed.
This expression didn't suggest something bad had happened; rather, it seemed more like someone had encountered something to be happy about.
The two people who left the banquet did not rush home.
Looking at the message on my phone, I arrived at the back door of the teahouse.
Pushing open the door, I saw a place that resembled a senior citizens' park.
No wonder this teahouse is so popular; it's because of its great location.
As you walk further in, you can vaguely see a figure standing there quietly, motionless like a statue.
This is Ye Yan, the person who messaged him to invite him here.
Xie Wei couldn't help but tease, "Brother Ye, we meet again. I thought I wouldn't see you tonight."
Recalling what had just happened, a hint of embarrassment flashed across Ye Yan's face, and she rolled her eyes at Xie Wei's teasing.
"I haven't forgotten Brother Xie's refusal to help me just now."
Xie Wei shrugged helplessly, then spread his hands and said, "I'm powerless to help. You can't fight against many people, especially in that situation."
"And who is this?" Ye Yan didn't want to bring up that topic again, so he glanced at Zhao Yujin next to Xie Wei and asked, his eyes filled with a hint of doubt and wariness.
He knew the other party was the leader of the Rose Gang, but Xie Wei knew that Ye Yan's identity was special, and he needed an explanation from Xie Wei.
Xie Wei knew what Ye Yan was thinking and said calmly, "One of us."
Ye Yan nodded and said nothing more; he trusted Xie Wei's character.
Under Zhao Yujin's questioning gaze, Xie Wei explained, "He's someone from above."
Zhao Yujin naturally knew what the people above were up to, and nodded to indicate that she understood.
"Let's get down to business. What are you doing here?"
"I came to take care of some business and just wanted to help a colleague with a small favor," Ye Yan slowly explained.
Everyone says the Bear Gang has the government's backing, but actually the government needs the Bear Gang to back it up. After all, there are many things they can't do themselves, so they have to find some shady forces to handle them. And the Bear Gang in the central area is the best choice. Lu Changqing is smart; he knows what he should and shouldn't do.
That's why the government cooperated with the Bear Gang, providing them with shelter and allowing them to operate in the gray area. In this way, both sides got what they wanted, creating a delicate balance.
But that was back when the Bear Gang was still a small gang. Everyone knows the current situation in Nancheng.
After Nancheng fell out of control, Lu Changqing relied on this connection to move freely between the underworld and the legitimate world. He was able to handle all kinds of complex situations skillfully, whether it was colluding with underworld forces or interacting with legitimate figures.
As time went on, the Bear Gang grew stronger and became the dominant force in the central region.
The government could not stand idly by and watch Lu Changqing continue down this path, so they thought of using the infighting between gangs to check and balance Lu Changqing.
There are only a handful of gangs that can rival the Bear Gang, and getting their help requires paying a certain price.
But who among those who operate underground isn't ambitious? In the beginning, they just wanted the government to do them a little favor; later, it was equivalent to getting a government pass.
Lu Changqing would never allow anyone to act arrogantly in his territory; he would definitely try to extract more benefits from the government.
The government is now merely a shell of its former self, with real power not in its hands, leading to an ever-growing number of corrupt officials.
The above is all the information the team has gathered over the past few days.
The reason Ye Yan came was actually quite simple: a few days ago, someone from the Bear Gang leaked a list of pests to a group of people working for the government.
The people they investigated were basically the same.
One team went to set up a plan to eliminate the threat, while Ye Yan came to investigate the person who leaked the information.
...
That's a lot of information.
After the three finished talking, Zheng Qi drove out of the parking lot to pick them up and take them home.
In the car, Zhao Yujin put her mask away and stretched, "So tired."
Hearing her say that, Xie Wei consciously sat down next to her.
Seeing Xie Wei approach, Zhao Yujin smiled slightly, her brows relaxed and her eyes filled with laughter, making her appear sly and playful.
She naturally leaned against Xie Wei.
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