The prices in Chinatown are not high. Apart from the three highly profitable industries of prostitution, gambling and drugs, the average income of ordinary people is not high.
The brothers took over the Chengdong Building Materials Factory. Although it had been profitable, after deducting daily expenses, everyone's wages, and payments for raw materials, the remaining net profit was not ideal, fluctuating around 10,000 yuan every month.
This wasn't much for a small-scale factory; to put it bluntly, it was barely enough to make ends meet. That's why You Tianfu came up with the idea of creating an entertainment city and getting involved in pornography, gambling, and drugs.
After six months in Chinatown, through all the ups and downs, and after enduring countless separations and tragedies, the brothers finally found stability. The factory had only been profitable in the last two months, and their total savings totaled less than 30,000 yuan. Even that was invested entirely in the construction of the entertainment city.
At this time when money is needed, it is extremely difficult to come up with another 100,000 yuan to buy drugs.
You Tianfu didn't say anything, but he was at a loss in his heart. He even wanted to go to Chen Dong or Wang Manxi to borrow money, but think about it from another angle. The entertainment city was built at the cusp of the storm. Not only would it rob Xie Jiannan of his drug business, it would also affect the drugs in the casino in the east of the city and the prostitution in the foot bath city in the west of the city.
Even if Chen Dong and Wang Manxi appear to have a good relationship with him on the surface, but facing competitors, not secretly obstructing them is already giving him enough face. How could he possibly spend money to add fuel to the fire?
The brothers discussed for a long time, but in the end they couldn't figure out a way to make money. Anyway, there was still a month left, so they could only take a long-term view.
The next morning, Lin Lidong got up at daybreak and ran around the dormitory, washing his face, feet, and hair, polishing his shoes, brushing his teeth, and shaving. He dressed himself up from head to toe, and then urged the others to get up quickly so as not to delay Miss Liangzi's memorial arrangements.
Because of the funding issue, several people discussed it until the early hours of the morning. Now, everyone was so sleepy that they could barely lift their eyelids. Hao Zhengguang waved his hands sleepily: "What time is it... It's not school, I still have to go on time. Let me sleep a little longer... Just a little sleep..."
Murong Jie also yawned and said, "Shouldn't you go by yourself at a time like this? It's easier to get things done with a man and a woman alone. Why do you have to drag us along... I really can't open my eyes..."
Although it was called a worship ceremony, Lin Lidong actually treated it as a date. Under normal circumstances, it would definitely be more appropriate for him to accompany Liangzi.
But he had gotten into a lot of trouble since he was little, but this was his first time in love. He was so nervous, afraid that the situation would become awkward again, that he had to force his brothers to come along.
After Lin Lidong's constant persuasion, the remaining three people gradually lost their sleepiness, got up from the bed one after another, and lazily got dressed and washed up.
After breakfast, they took care of the factory affairs and asked An Jing and Lao Li to help keep an eye on it. The four brothers, You Tianfu, Murong Jie, Hao Zhengguang and Lin Lidong, accompanied Liangzi to the cemetery.
On the way there, Liangzi bought some fruit for the offerings, and Lin Lidong, carrying it in his hands, happily accompanied her. The other three brothers followed silently behind them. Murong Jie teased, "Dongzi doesn't look nervous at all. I told you not to drag us into this. Aren't we just three light bulbs..."
They soon arrived at the cemetery. Ryoko took the lead and entered. She found the location of Ichiro Sawakawa's grave. She first arranged fruits and lit incense, then knelt in front of the tombstone with red eyes and talked about her recent experiences and thoughts. She did not stand up until the long incense burned out, then she stood up, walked behind the tombstone, took out her samurai sword, turned around and handed it to Lin Lidong.
This was Lin Lidong’s request yesterday, and it was also the main purpose of Liangzi’s visit.
Lin Lidong was shocked when he took the samurai sword in his hand. He had just said it casually at the time, but he didn't expect Liangzi to remember it so well. A touch of tenderness immediately emerged on his rough face, and he said seriously: "Liangzi, don't worry, I will protect this samurai sword in the days to come!"
Murong Jie, who was standing behind him, frowned upon hearing this. He slapped his forehead and sighed to the sky, "This guy has absolutely no emotional intelligence. He can't even say a flirtatious word! As a man, if you don't protect the woman in front of you, what's the point of you protecting a broken knife!!!"
There’s no hope for him… How can a woman like this guy… Ryoko is probably shortsighted too…”
You Tianfu and Hao Zhengguang were grinning happily beside them, but when they glanced to the side, they suddenly saw many dark shadows appear on the other side of the cemetery, rushing into the cemetery like a group of ants.
Those black shadows were dressed in uniform and had weapons in their hands. In addition to knives and sticks, there was even one holding a spear!
Hao Zhengguang frowned upon seeing this and said softly, "These guys... don't look like they're here to visit graves. They're armed with knives and guns. Even digging up graves wouldn't be such a big deal..."
You Tianfu's eyes darkened as well. He asked a few people to hide behind a big tree. Then he stuck his head out to observe and found that the other party was not coming for him. He breathed a sigh of relief.
Those people were well-organized and had clear goals. Although there were many of them, they dispersed into an area after reaching their destination, hiding in trees or behind tombstones. They all hid themselves.
In less than five minutes, the previously swarming black spots in the cemetery had completely vanished, leaving no trace at all.
This aroused the curiosity of the brothers even more. Looking at the posture of this group of people, it was obvious that they were hiding and preparing to ambush someone!
Ever since Xie Jiannan was driven away, there have been almost no major hostile forces in Chinatown, and nothing that could cause disputes.
But today this group of people came with such force that they even used guns which were strictly prohibited in the city!
This matter cannot be underestimated!
Because the two sides were too far apart to see more details, You Tianfu asked Murong Jie to stay and wait for Lin Lidong and Liangzi, while he and Hao Zhengguang went around the side of the cemetery, and after reaching a commanding height, they hid in the dark and continued to observe from above.
Just as the two of them had found a place to hide, another figure appeared in the cemetery.
The man was neither fat nor thin, but rather tall. He wore a light grey Zhongshan suit and strode into the cemetery with his hands behind his back. He stopped in front of a tombstone, took out a long incense stick and began to pay his respects.
This attire was relatively rare in Chinatown. At first, You Tianfu didn't react. It was only after the man finished burning incense and raised his head that he could see the man's face clearly. Then he whispered, "This guy... is the head of the Chengnan Martial Arts School—Wang Liang!"
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