Chapter 122: Each Holds a Grudge (Seeking Praise)

Abandon the carriage to save the commander; cut off the tail to survive.

This is a method Ni Yongxiao had long considered but never wanted to use.

Regarding the chaotic fight among Gan Di, Guohua, and Hei Gui, Ni Yongxiao chose to eliminate Gan Di.

Although Gan Di was cuckolded and had his cargo taken by Hei Gui, he was already in a pitiful state.

Ni Yongxiao thought, since he's already so miserable, making him a bit more miserable shouldn't bother him, right?

After all, he's the source of the three's conflict.

More importantly, Gan Di has already grown a grudge against Ni Yongxiao and can never remain loyal to the Ni Family.

Eliminate Gan Di—kill the chicken to warn the monkey—and the conflict between Guohua and Hei Gui will be easily resolved.

It's just a rumor; it will pass quickly.

Then also eliminate Han Chen and divide Han Chen's and Gan Di's territories among the remaining three.

Although it will weaken the Ni Family's strength for now, in the long run it might be more beneficial.

As long as the Ni Family can hold steady for now, everything else is negotiable.

In any case, in Ni Yongxiao's original plan, after a few years when the Ni Family's business gets on track, he'll abandon all the white‑powder trade and territories.

"Third Uncle, make some arrangements, take out Gan Di, and hold off on Huang Zhi Cheng for a day. Also, summon Han Chen."

"Why call Han Chen? I could just eliminate him directly, couldn't I?"

Ni Lao San didn't understand Ni Yongxiao's order at all.

"Han Chen is extremely scheming; he's not so easy to eliminate. You go notify Han Chen first; I have my own arrangements."

Gan Di's subordinates suffered heavy losses; eliminating him wouldn't matter.

But Han Chen has many men under him; sending people to eliminate him directly carries too much risk.

If you don't kill the snake, you'll suffer retaliation.

Ni Yongxiao not only intends to eliminate Han Chen, but also, to facilitate taking over Han Chen's territories later, some of Han Chen's close subordinates cannot be kept.

Han Chen still doesn't know that Ni Yongxiao already knows Mary killed Ni Kun; after receiving Ni Lao San's message, he, as usual, went to the Ni Family villa.

Ni Yongxiao was waiting for him in the garden.

"Ah Chen, you're here, come sit down."

"Mr. Ni, is there something you need me for?"

Han Chen sat down, slightly restrained, his expression as respectfully as always, showing no sign that he was prepared to eliminate Ni Yongxiao.

"Nothing major, just a casual chat," Ni Yongxiao said with a smile, pouring Han Chen a cup of tea.

"A few days ago I hired a real‑estate agent to view a house; guess how much it's worth now? One hundred million!"

"I recall Dad bought this place back then for only nine hundred… two hundred thousand. Look at what's happened to Gangdao these past few years!"

"Mr. Ni wants to change houses?" Han Chen showed a hint of doubt.

"Preparing to immigrate," Ni Yongxiao smiled.

"Dad once said, when you hustle out there, you'll eventually have to pay it back. He's been in trouble for a year now; although my brothers and I have come to terms with it, Mom still often dreams of him at night and remains downhearted."

"I think giving her a change of environment might help a bit."

"That's great; phone contact is convenient now," Han Chen replied with a smile.

"Better not. You know how shady the phone company is; I'm afraid I can't afford the bill," Ni Yongxiao joked, then looked into Han Chen's eyes, "I intend to hand the business over to you."

Han Chen was startled, standing up directly from his chair: "Mr. Ni, that can't be done!"

Ni Yongxiao waved his hand, signaling Han Chen to sit.

"You know, my eldest brother became a doctor, my eldest sister got married, my younger brother, though idle, has never touched the family business. Ah Ren, because of our Ni Family's name, ruined his future, fell into self‑destruction, and is now still in Chi Zhu.

As for me, I want to be a merchant."

"If Dad hadn't gotten into trouble, I'd probably still be abroad now."

"Our Ni Family's business in Maple Leaf Country is about to get on track, and I plan to wait until Ah Ren gets out of prison, then take him to immigrate together."

"These days Gan Di, Guohua and the others are chaotic, neglecting proper work, and Wen Cheng lacks resolve. Among you, you're the most loyal and honest."

"Only by handing the business to you can I feel at ease."

Saying that, Ni Yongxiao patted Han Chen's shoulder.

Han Chen, looking both flattered and uneasy, said, "Mr. Ni, this is Uncle Kun's lifelong hard‑won enterprise; I'm afraid I can't shoulder such a huge responsibility!"

"And if you're not here, I'm afraid things below will fall into chaos!"

"It's fine; Ah Ren still needs a few months to get out of Chi Zhu, and our immigration will take some time. I'll help you get on solid footing."

"Tomorrow night at midnight, a shipment will dock at Longgu Beach; then you bring people and come with me to receive it. I'll also introduce you to the consignor, so later you'll deal with them directly."

When Han Chen left the Ni Family villa, he appeared calm, but his heart was already raging.

Ni Yongxiao's words today truly surprised him.

Han Chen had long known that during the year Ni Yongxiao has controlled the Ni Family, he never let go of his overseas business.

He also guessed that Ni Yongxiao had a plan to clean his name.

But now, clearly, it's not the best chance for Ni Yongxiao to clear himself.

Han Chen realized that Ni Yongxiao was deceiving him.

When Han Chen got home, his expression had turned dreadfully gloomy.

"What's wrong? Did something happen?" Mary, seeing Han Chen's complexion, hurried forward to ask.

Han Chen stared at Mary for a moment, then said gravely, "Ah Xiao might make a move against me."

"What's going on?" Mary gasped, "Why would he act against you? Did he find out we're planning to go after him?"

"No, he might know that you killed Uncle Kun."

On the way back, Han Chen kept thinking.

He intends to kill Ni Yongxiao; only he and Mary know this. His close followers only know that Han Chen hired many gunmen, and they have no idea what Han Chen's purpose is.

The only reason Ni Yongxiao would want to kill him is that he discovered the truth about Ni Kun's death.

Similarly, the so-called Dragon Drum Beach cargo handover tomorrow night is very likely a trap.

Fortunately, he has not yet openly broken with Ni Yongxiao; Ni Yongxiao doesn't know he has discovered the truth, so tomorrow he can turn the tables.

By then, who will make it back alive will depend on who is better prepared.

"Tomorrow night, I'll arrange for people to come to your home to protect you; stay safe."

If Ni Yongxiao makes a move against him, he likewise won't let Mary off the hook.

It's already too late to arrange for Mary to leave Gangdao; all he can do now is send more people to protect her.

Yinhejiuba, Chen Mo's office.

"Guodong, any movement from the Ni Family today?"

Chen Mo was somewhat curious about what Ni Yongxiao would do after receiving the letter.

"The brothers watching the Ni Family reported that last night Ni Lao San took people away from the Ni Family Villa, only returning this morning, and it seems he also caught someone."

"Also, this afternoon Han Chen went to the Ni Family Villa, but Ni Yongxiao did not act against Han Chen."

His fingers tapped the tabletop lightly, lightly, and his mind continuously analyzed Ni Yongxiao's actions.

Why didn't Ni Yongxiao act against Han Chen, instead inviting him to his home?

After thinking for a long time, he came up with nothing.

"Guodong, have the brothers keep close watch on the Ni Family and Han Chen's movements; report to me immediately if they make any move."