Chapter 26: The Acting Expert

"Clap, clap, clap!"

"Thank you, B Ge. B Ge is right; you truly are my good Big Brother. There is still so much, so much that I, Lanzai Jun, need to learn from you."

There was no anger on Chen Jiajun's face; instead, he wore a smile and even applauded Dalao B on the spot.

Whether it was Shisimei or Han Bin, they finally understood at this moment why Dumu had called Shisimei last night instead of Dalao B.

What Shisimei and Han Bin did not know was the deeper reason: Dapu Hei's plot against Chen Jiajun had Dalao B's involvement.

Chen Yao looked at Jiang Tiansheng and said, "Mr. Jiang, everyone has finished expressing their opinions."

Jiang Tiansheng's majestic gaze swept across the room, landing in turn on Chen Jiajun, Chen Haonan, and Dalao B.

While everyone was speaking, he had been observing each person's expression.

He already understood that Dalao B and Chen Jiajun had developed a rift. After pondering for a moment, Jiang Tiansheng spoke in a deep voice:

"Xing Shu is quite right, and A B also makes a valid point."

"Promoting someone to Red Pole is a major event for the entire Hung Hing, so we must indeed be cautious."

"Let's do this: this matter will be shelved for now. I will observe both of their performances before making a decision."

Many people present raised their heads, looking at Jiang Tiansheng in shock.

What kind of game is this?

Why is selecting a Red Pole for Hung Hing more troublesome than selecting a Dragon Head?

One must be able to fight, make great contributions to the society, and be able to make money?

It's just selecting a Red Pole; of course, you look at who has made the greatest contribution to the society and who has done things more impressively!

Besides, didn't Chen Jiajun seize such a large piece of territory to make money for the company?

Inside Zhongyi Hall, murmurs immediately broke out.

Jiang Tiansheng tapped the table with his knuckles, paused, and continued:

"Don't think that your Big Brother is blocking your rise. I keep your contributions in my heart. The future of Hung Hing will always belong to you young people."

"Alright, the meeting ends here today."

"A Jun, Anan, I have high hopes for you two!"

At the end, Jiang Tiansheng did not forget to offer a word of advice to the two of them.

Among all the Zha FIT Ren of Hung Hing, there were only two he trusted the most.

One was the God of War, Taizi. The reason Gan Zitai was nicknamed Taizi was that Jiang Tiansheng had once considered stepping down from the Dragon Head position, supporting Taizi to take over, and retiring behind the scenes himself.

The second was Dalao B.

In truth, he was also puzzled as to why Dalao B wanted to block Chen Jiajun from being promoted to Red Pole. There were some things he had to ask clearly before he could make a decision.

Just as Jiang Tiansheng thought everything had settled, a hoarse voice sounded in the hall once again.

"Mr. Jiang! If the society doesn't show some appreciation for such a great contribution from Lanzai Jun, it will hurt the brothers' hearts and also make other societies laugh at us."

"Don't forget why Futou Jun defected to Sun Yee."

Jing Kun said lazily, fiddling with a lighter in his hand.

Futou Jun was originally a member of Hung Hing, but due to various disagreements, he angrily defected to Sun Yee. With just an axe, he helped Sun Yee take over all the territory in Tsim Sha Tsui East, clearing out Tsim Sha Tsui East and earning the title of Tiger of Tsim Sha Tsui East!

"Jing Kun, what the hell are you doing?"

Everyone was somewhat surprised that Jing Kun was actually speaking up for Lanzai Jun, who had finished off Babi. Everyone knew Babi was Jing Kun's brother.

What is this situation?

Dalao B immediately stood up, pointed at Jing Kun, and cursed: "Jing Kun, do you know what you're talking about! You piece of trash!"

"I'm just telling the truth, Da B!"

"Lanzai Jun has followed you, Da B, for so many years, going through fire and water for you, yet he hasn't received anything and is still called Lanzai Jun every day."

"Even I, the Mong Kok Zha FIT Ren, feel cold for him."

Speaking to this point, Jing Kun deliberately wiped the corner of his eye.

Chen Jiajun finally understood: Jing Kun said this to sow discord and even to win him over!

"That's not how you act as a Big Brother. People have feelings. If I were from another society, would you believe that I would go and ask A Jun to defect today?"

"No, no, I already said that. Mr. Jiang, I'm sorry. Maybe I didn't have enough fun at the brothel last night. Just pretend I'm drunk..."

Jing Kun said with a sinister tone, and at the end, he deliberately patted his own face.

Shisimei, who rarely expressed opinions in Zhongyi Hall, also stood up: "Mr. Jiang!"

"Jing Kun is right. Merit must be rewarded; that is the rule of the society. If he isn't promoted to Red Pole, there must at least be some gesture, otherwise, we'll be a laughingstock to others."

"Mr. Jiang, I think Jing Kun is right this time," Han Bin also said sternly. "Without some reward, even if A Jun doesn't say anything, the people in the society will have opinions. From now on, who will sincerely work for the society?"

Following that, Hung Hing's God of War, Taizi, stood up and said, "Mr. Jiang, I think so too."

"Mr. Jiang, the brothers will indeed have things to say." Xing Shu, as a Two-Dynasty Veteran, also said in a grave tone.

Jiang Tiansheng felt quite annoyed at this moment. Why was he annoyed?

Because Jing Kun did not give him, the Dragon Head, any face.

If it were just Jing Kun, he could let it go; he had long seen that this man was a traitor.

But Shisimei, Han Bin, Taizi, and Xing Shu were all forcing his hand together!

This made him feel he had lost face, and he wasn't a fool!

Thinking of this, Jiang Tiansheng patted his forehead, revealed a smile, and looked at Chen Jiajun: "Brothers, there are too many things today, and I forgot in the busyness. How about this, A Jun: Hennessy Road was taken by you, so it belongs to you!"

It had always been this way; when entering the underworld, besides what the society gives, everything else must be fought for by oneself.

Whoever takes the territory naturally gets to manage it.

After a pause, Jiang Tiansheng continued: "Also, the three bars of Wo Shing in Hennessy Road were taken by you and your good brothers through fire and water. From now on, Hung Hing will only collect a symbolic protection fee from these three bars."

"Alright, I have things to attend to today. A Jun, I will talk to you in a few days."

When all is said and done, there is still nothing of substance.

According to the rules, after taking over territory, the company would provide the newly appointed Big Brother with a certain amount of financial support, but when it came to Jiang Tiansheng, it was just a single sentence: he would only collect a symbolic protection fee.

What use is that?

Without strong financial support, how are entertainment venues like the Bar supposed to open?

Jiang Tiansheng was actually rapping Chen Jiajun on the knuckles, wanting him to see the situation more clearly.

If Chen Jiajun were smart enough, he would definitely express his loyalty to him in private, and Jiang Tiansheng would naturally provide sufficient financial support, while incidentally buying people's hearts.

But Jiang Tiansheng's approach was truly too hasty.

Chen Jiajun did not care about these things; it was better if the society did not touch his business.

If Jiang Tiansheng and Dalao B were truly thick-skinned enough to not let him rise to the top, then he would see whose methods were more brilliant when the time came!

Once he finished off Wang Bao, he would like to see what Jiang Tiansheng and Dalao B had to say!

At this moment, Chen Jiajun pretended to be moved to tears as he looked at Jiang Tiansheng: "Thank you, Mr. Jiang, thank you to all the Big Brothers of the society, and B Ge, I owe everything I have today to your cultivation!"

That expression was as genuine as it could possibly be.

(End of chapter)