Upon hearing Wang Qian's words, Zuo Xianglong instantly felt relieved.
If Qin Nan really had a wife and child, then it would be perfectly normal for him to keep it a secret from everyone, even his own underlings.
In the world of martial arts, who hasn't made a few enemies?
Especially for a regional leader like Qin Nan, besides his enemies, he also has some underlings who harbor rebellious intentions, and his family is definitely Qin Nan's biggest weakness.
If this is true, then it makes sense that Qin Nan established those bizarre rules more than a year ago, and is now willing to give up the old neighborhood.
"Where are Qin Nan's wife and children?"
Having dispelled his doubts, Zuo Xianglong stared intently at Wang Qian.
How would I know?
Wang Qian shrugged. "I only know that Qin Nan retired from his life of crime mainly for his wife and children, but he didn't tell me where they are, and I didn't dare to ask."
"You don't know either?"
Zuo Xianglong was half-convinced and half-doubtful, then cast an inquiring glance at Ruan Chengjin.
"Second brother, I don't know either!"
Ruan Chengjin said innocently, "I've never even heard that Qin Nan has a wife and children, let alone where they are."
At this moment, Wang Qian reminded him, "Mr. Zuo, I'm not here to be interrogated by you."
Zuo Xianglong was taken aback, then forcibly suppressed his curiosity and gestured to Wang Qian, "Right, right, I overlooked the most important thing, please follow me."
Next, Zuo Xianglong took Wang Qian to inspect many of the businesses they ran.
Because of what Wang Qian just said, Zuo Xianglong's vigilance lessened considerably, to the point that he revealed many of his shady business dealings to Wang Qian.
For example, illegal activities such as forcing women into prostitution, cheating in casinos, and kidnapping for ransom.
In fact, Zuo Xianglong was unwilling to reveal too much, but in order to swindle as much money as possible from Wang Qian, and given the secrets Wang Qian had just revealed, which had indeed dispelled his suspicions about Wang Qian, he became even more unscrupulous.
After showing Wang Qian around the area, Zuo Xianglong tentatively asked, "So, how was it? I've shown you most of the businesses we run on West Street. How much investment do you think you'd be willing to make in me?"
"most?"
Wang Qian raised an eyebrow. "So, there are some that you didn't show me?"
Zuo Xianglong frowned and sneered, "Aren't you just asking a question you already know the answer to?"
"What?" Wang Qian pretended to be puzzled.
"To tell you the truth, besides what I just showed you, our most profitable business is still drugs, but..."
Zuo Xianglong changed the subject, "This business deal is too important to show you."
"Why?"
Wang Qian pressed further, "Is it because you don't trust me, or do you not want me to make money from this business with you?"
"That depends on how much you can sponsor me."
Zuo Xianglong did not reject the idea outright, but instead coaxed, "If you provide the funding, I guarantee you half of the profits from the drug business. But let's forget about the on-site inspection; that's our top-secret information right now."
"It seems Mr. Zuo still doesn't trust me!"
Wang Qian shook his head in disappointment. "In that case, let's end our conversation here."
He paused, then added, "Of course, even if a deal falls through, we can still be on good terms. Mr. Zuo won't make things difficult for me because of this, will he?"
"Are you leaving?"
Zuo Xianglong's face darkened.
A group of henchmen around him also began to rub their hands together, each revealing a fierce expression.
But Ruan Chengjin and Tao Yu panicked.
"Second brother, let's talk this out!"
Ruan Chengjin was the first to step forward and persuade him, "I can see that Boss Wang is indeed sincere. Why don't we talk it over again?"
Seeing Ruan Chengjin step forward, Tao Yu, who was originally preparing to make a move, chose to remain silent.
"Since Boss Wang has already said he's leaving, what's there to talk about?"
Zuo Xianglong's patience seemed to have run out, and his tone became very sinister. "I've painstakingly led him around for so long, and he's just playing me for a fool."
"Mr. Zuo, you're wronging me."
Wang Qian said innocently, "How did I trick you? It's your own lack of sincerity that's to blame me."
"I've shown you everything you needed to see, isn't that enough sincerity?"
Zuo Xianglong sneered, "You've made me work so hard for nothing. What else could this be but playing me for a fool?"
“But you said before that as long as I invest one million, you would give me half of the profits from all your businesses once you've secured your position as the boss of West Street. Now you won't even let me inspect all the businesses you're operating. What kind of sincerity is that?” Wang Qian argued.
Seeing the growing murderous intent in Zuo Xianglong's eyes, Wang Qian changed his tone and said, "It's fine if you don't let me inspect the drug business site, but I can only invest 800,000."
"Eight hundred thousand?"
Zuo Xianglong curled his lip, "Wang Qian, this isn't how you treat a beggar."
"Would you like to hear my valuation?" Wang Qian asked with interest.
Although Zuo Xianglong was a little impatient, he nodded out of curiosity, "Okay, tell me."
"First of all, your businesses are shady and could be subject to a crackdown at any time. A crackdown could wipe out all your investments, which is a huge hidden danger."
After a pause, Wang Qian added, "Also, don't think I don't know that when you tell me how high the turnover of each business is, you're just exaggerating. In reality, the business isn't that good, and it's not that profitable."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "I can also see that many of the businesses you run are actually losing money. Am I right?"
Upon hearing this, Zuo Xianglong's expression froze.
He thought that with his excellent appearance and the physical store in front of him, Wang Qian would be fooled.
Unexpectedly, the other party had such a sharp eye that they immediately saw through his deliberately concealed flaws.
He remained silent, so Wang Qian added at the opportune moment, "So if you don't let me get involved in the drug business, I can only contribute a maximum of 800,000."
Zuo Xianglong's expression was unpredictable, shifting between light and dark.
After a moment, he finally seemed to have made some extremely important decision, and waved his hand, "You all go out first, I want to talk to Boss Wang alone."
The group of henchmen around him exchanged glances and then all headed towards the door of the private room.
Ruan Chengjin and Tao Yu were no exception.
However, before leaving, Tao Yu gave Wang Qian a suggestive look.
Wang Qian also sensed it, but for a moment he didn't know the meaning in the other person's eyes.
【Bang】
As the door slammed shut, only Wang Qian and Zuo Xianglong remained in the large private room.
"What does Mr. Zuo want to say to me?" Wang Qian asked.
Zuo Xianglong asked everyone else to leave so he could speak with him alone; it must involve some unspeakable secrets.
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