The gang leader thought for a while before finally remembering who the man was talking about. He vaguely remembered the girl, dressed rather lavishly, running fast, and looking rather timid. "Maybe she's here to pay protection money. Let them in."
"yes!"
Everyone was stunned when they heard this and put down their bowls and chopsticks: "Boss, did you take the wrong medicine?"
The gang leader said: "I am the boss. Don't I have the confidence to do anything? Just eat your food."
However, when the gang leader saw Tang Chen and dozens of other burly men rushing towards his small place with great momentum, he slowly put down his bowl and chopsticks. This little woman didn't look like she was here to pay protection money. Could it be that she was really here to seek revenge?
Seeing the Qinglong Gang members rising from the table and alert, Tang Chen nodded with satisfaction. Today's money was not wasted at all. Chen Xin was indeed her lucky star, and her efficiency was very high!
It only cost a gold leaf, and look at the dozens of extras that Chen Xin hired for her. They were all big and strong, and it could be said that they were very imposing!
Seeing that Tang Chen had come with bad intentions, the gang leader stepped forward from the crowd and asked, "What can I do for you, young lady?"
Tang Chen smiled slightly, found an empty seat in the yard and sat down, saying bluntly: "Let's talk about business."
The gang leader burst into laughter upon hearing this. If you're here for revenge, just say it directly, don't beat around the bush. "Hahahaha, talking about business? We're a gang here. We only collect protection fees, not do business!"
Tang Chen nodded slightly. She had already inquired about this little matter from Shen Xin a long time ago: "My brother's name is Wang Fengjiao, right? I have checked everyone's backgrounds. We are all law-abiding citizens. Why don't we speak frankly?"
When people from both sides heard that this majestic gang leader actually had such a charming name, they couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Wang Fengjiao had never really liked her own delicate name, but there was nothing she could do about it. It was given to her by her parents, so how could she change it? However, when it was spoken aloud, she felt incredibly embarrassed: "What are you laughing at? Hold it all in! And you, if you have to fart, fart! I haven't even finished my meal yet!"
Tang Chen had just opened his mouth, but before he could utter a word, a melodious tune suddenly "puffed" out, accompanied by bursts of discordant smells, suddenly infecting the entire yard.
Wang Fengjiao blushed and raised her voice to yell. Farting at this time would be a disgrace to him. He wanted to see who the bastard was, "Who the hell farted!"
Amidst the utter silence, the little boy who had been "teased" by Tang Chen earlier, holding a bowl almost as big as his face, raised his hand with tears in his eyes, "Boss..."
Wang Fengjiao saw that the child was about to cry, and her face was gloomy. She quickly ran over, squatted down and comforted him, "Oh, it's okay, it's okay. Children can't help themselves. Okay, go eat first. Children, don't meddle in adult matters. Be good."
The child sniffed his nose, nodded with a choked voice, then obediently returned to his seat with his bowl and began to eat his meal in big mouthfuls.
Tang Chen slowly stood up and looked at the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled people surrounding Gang Leader Wang. He couldn't help but feel a little more respect for this burly man. "...Brother, can you please excuse me for a moment?"
Tang Chen's group was large and powerful, and Wang Fengjiao, considering the group around her, decided to negotiate with her first and find out her purpose first. So she asked someone to clear out a room for them to use as a meeting room, and they started a one-on-one chat.
Tang Chen didn't beat around the bush. As soon as the door closed, he said bluntly, "Brother Wang, with this group of people, I'm afraid he's almost used up all the savings he's accumulated in the past few years."
While stretching her muscles, Wang Fengjiao said nonchalantly, "If the money is used up, you can earn more."
Tang Chen smiled and said, "But if you oppress the people and rob them, the government will be alerted sooner or later. What will you do then? Escape, but can you escape?"
Wang Fengjiao was slightly stunned. What the girl said did make some sense. They had been forced to collect protection fees from the neighbors, and it was only recently that they started. He and his brothers had thought of many ways to make a living before, but they had no capital and no backing. Apart from this, there was really no better way for the time being: "...I haven't really considered this."
"Even though the money we 'borrowed' from the neighbors isn't much, the government officials are turning a blind eye for now. But if things get delayed for too long, it's hard to say. Rather than wait and consider a way out, why not hear my little sister's opinion?"
Seeing that Wang Fengjiao didn't say anything, Tang Chen continued, "I have the capital, and you have connections. My idea is simple. I'll fund the renovation of your shelter and buy everything you need. You don't have to do anything, just collect the 'protection fee' as usual. However, the meaning of this 'protection fee' needs to be redefined."
Wang Fengjiao thought about Tang Chen's words over and over again, then nodded slightly: "...It makes some sense."
Tang Chen saw that there was a good chance, so he quickly added, "Brother, you've lived in Qinghe County for quite some time, so you must have noticed. Qinghe has a large population, and almost every day people need to repair walls and tiles, etc. We can take over these things for the time being. Although we won't make a lot of money, at least we can support our family and we don't have to worry about being targeted by the government. After all, there are still many elderly and children here, so you might want to consider it. Once we settle down, whether we want to do business or something else in the future, won't it be easier to choose?"
After listening to Tang Chen's analysis and explanation, Wang Fengjiao sat aside with a serious expression. After a moment, she replied, "...You do have some truth to it. However, for something this serious, I need to think carefully about it. I also need to discuss it with my entire family before I can give you an answer."
"Then brother, please hurry up. If you have made up your mind, please send someone to the Liuxiang Tavern to inform me. Goodbye."
“…No.”
It was unknown whether it was God's will to help Tang Chen, or whether she had some kind of benefactor behind her. A few days later, Wang Fengjiao actually came to her in person with someone and clearly expressed her intention to cooperate.
Although Tang Chen studied management, she had only learned some rules and regulations from books, and had no real practical application of that theoretical knowledge. Seeing that she couldn't handle it alone, Chen Xin taught her some simple and quick tips to help her and Wang Fengjiao develop further plans.
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