"Conquer Fengjing!"
Four words, powerful and resounding!
"...the casino."
Sui Mo almost stumbled; good heavens, he was panting heavily.
My heart is pounding. Dominate Fengjing? That's outrageous!
Dominating the casinos in Fengjing sounds much more reasonable.
The idea of "broken ink" sounded reasonable, but Zhao Tai didn't think so at all and was completely dumbfounded.
"Not...all the casinos in Fengjing?"
"That's right."
"The entire Fengjing?"
"Is there a problem?"
This is a huge problem. Where did these hotheads come from, saying such reckless things?
"Boss, I'm telling you the truth, please don't be angry."
Fearing that people's lives might be at stake, Zhao Tai cleverly laid a trap.
"It's alright, I'm the kind of person who listens to advice the most, as long as it's reasonable."
Having received assurances, Zhao Tai carefully considered his words before speaking.
"Boss, I'm not trying to discourage you, but you might not be able to take over the casino in Yuqianfang."
"Huh? What do you mean?"
Zhao Tai gave an explanation.
It turns out that the Four Seas Gang's control over the two workshops was only superficial.
They mainly made money from two sources: one was the "tea money" they collected from doing business in the area, which was essentially protection money.
The other source of income is the casino, which also generates a large portion of revenue, although 40% of the profits must be handed over to the government.
Nine Gates Golden Flow Hall, the king of gambling in Fengjing.
Besides controlling all the casinos in the most prosperous areas, all other markets that want to do this business need its permission.
After Zhao Tai finished speaking, he carefully observed the other side.
But they found that all four of them were equally nonchalant, as if they didn't care at all.
Can you even take it to heart? They're after the Nine Gates Golden Flow Hall.
All they needed was a stepping stone, a public identity.
"Nine Gates Golden Flow Hall, the main hall is in Langyin Lane, right? Let's go."
Zhao Tai was stunned.
Judging from this, he is not completely ignorant about the gambling industry in Fengjing, so how could he say such arrogant things?
"Boss, where are we going?"
"Didn't we say we'd dominate? Of course, that means taking down the Nine Gates Golden Flow Hall."
Just as I expected...
“No! I have to be responsible for the gang.” Zhao Tai refused resolutely.
"If we offend the Nine Gates, not only will our Four Seas Gang suffer, but the people of both neighborhoods will also be afflicted."
"Ha," Qin Zhaoyue scoffed, "What do these bloodsucking gangs care about ordinary people?"
The "tooth tally" refers to the business conducted at the high counter behind the casino, which is essentially a form of lending.
Unpaid debts lead to children becoming slaves, wives becoming prostitutes, and families being destroyed and people dying – all are common occurrences.
Zhao Tai's face immediately darkened upon hearing this.
"That's not our Four Seas Gang's business!"
Even opening a gambling den requires permission, do you think we have the right to decide the business of gambling?
With me here, at least there's still some room for negotiation.
It seemed as if his sore spot had been touched. Even though he knew he was far weaker than the other, he still put up a fight.
"So you're still a hero?"
The sarcasm was grating, but Qin Zhaoyue hadn't finished speaking:
"Whether you choose how to live or are forced to live it, you know better than anyone else."
Some things are best left unsaid, even if you're just fooling yourself. There's no need to put on airs for others. Do we look like people who care?
His angry expression froze, then settled into a blank look, and Zhao Tai didn't say anything more in his defense.
Instead of worrying about the potential consequences in the future, we should think about what is happening right now.
A cup of tea, ten of us including you, ready to depart.
Zhao Tai stood still for a few moments, solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute, and then turned and left the casino.
Dou Zhan glanced at the Sixth Princess's back with some surprise; things were going more smoothly than he had imagined.
Zhao Tai called him "boss" easily, appearing completely subservient to the threat of force, but he was by no means an easy person to deal with.
How could someone who took over the management of the two neighborhoods from the Nine Gates be an ordinary thug?
Whether it's standing up for his younger brother or mediating for the community, these are all characteristics he displayed as the leader of the Four Seas Gang.
Whether it was truly from his heart or not, only he knows the answer, but it can provide reasons for refusing to work with others.
It was also a test, a probe to see what this group of people really wanted to do.
The Sixth Princess's words just now exposed his pretense, showing that morality and such things are worthless in her eyes.
It also subtly implies a threat: if you don't agree, you'll have to bear the consequences right now.
Zhao Tai was unaware of their methods and couldn't guarantee that his family wouldn't be harmed, so he ultimately made his choice.
Actually, his flaws are quite significant.
Perhaps it was because Lord Yinzhe displayed unimaginable martial prowess, or perhaps it was because the Sixth Prince's unconventional behavior caused Zhao Tai's subconscious reaction...
How should I put it? It's excessive pandering.
In Dou Zhan's opinion, the performance was a bit over the top.
He knew that the Sixth Princess was not as bad as the rumors suggested, but her ability to get straight to the point and easily control the other party in a short time showed remarkable insight and competence.
Yin Zhe wasn't surprised at all; she had witnessed this person's amazing abilities many times before.
This one is really nothing special.
Qin Zhaoyue was unaware of their thoughts; she had simply watched a lot of period dramas and martial arts films.
Those who reach the level of a powerful figure in the underworld usually have a fixed persona.
Beneath the veneer of benevolence and righteousness often lie countless bones; the purely virtuous generally don't survive more than one episode, except for the protagonist.
When faced with an unfamiliar field, trying to learn the rules step by step is too slow; she chooses to break them directly.
Zhao Tai didn't know their character; it remained to be seen whether he dared to gamble.
Anyway, it costs little to insult him a couple of times and threaten him a little, and if all else fails, there's always Yinzhe to take over.
With the methods of the Xuanji Guard, dealing with a small gang leader is a piece of cake.
Qin Zhaoyue took a few steps, picked up the dice from the ground, and asked, "How about we play a couple of rounds?"
No one paid any attention to her; even Suimo turned her head away.
Qin Zhaoyue shrugged, then crushed the ox bone dice with her hand, only to find a small, hard lump inside.
I sifted through the debris and held it up to my eyes; it was probably lead.
Mediation, benevolence, awesome!
None of the four mentioned the surveillance, because a big shot was present.
Yin Zhe sensed that Zhao Tai had sent someone away, which must have been to inform someone.
Besides the Nine Gates, the local authorities must have also made proper arrangements. She knows who it is, but she just doesn't care.
"Brothers, if I don't come back, the Four Seas Gang will be under Monkey's command."
The monkey was the one who had been kicked away by Dou Zhan. He was now lying on his side with his hand on his waist, clearly injured.
Hearing this, his face contorted in pain, but he still gritted his teeth and spoke, "Boss..."
Zhao Tai interrupted him, "Time is of the essence. Those with only one son or daughter, and those whose wives are pregnant, should stay. We still need nine more people to come with me."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than someone stepped forward from the crowd, exclaiming, "I'll go!"
His reputation was indeed quite high, as more than nine people responded immediately.
Zhao Tai blushed and patted each of his brothers on the shoulder.
"Alright, they're all my good brothers, Zhao Tai's brothers!"
Before half a cup of tea was finished, he had selected nine "elite" men.
With Qin Zhaoyue and the other three, they immediately set off for Langyinfang.
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