Chapter 187: Recommendation

Jingkun raised his hand and brushed aside everyone's compliments.

"Everyone, let's discuss now: who should be given control of this casino?"

The twelve big shots looked at each other.

Including the big bosses behind them, who also began whispering.

The profits of a single casino are huge, and everyone present couldn't help but eye them greedily.

Xing Shu said, "How about we stick to the old rule: the twelve big shots take turns managing it."

Except for Chen Mo and Jingkun, the others unconsciously nodded.

This method is the fairest; everyone can get a benefit, just sooner or later.

Jingkun shook his head and said, "Before, we only had one casino in Macau; rotating management worked okay.

But it's different now.

Two casinos require a considerable amount of manpower and effort in Macau, and for many big shots the burden is a bit heavy."

"My idea is that the two Macau casinos directly form a hall and select our Great Prosperity's thirteenth big shot.

In addition to managing the two casinos, we should expand territory in Macau, take over a few more streets and capture a few more casinos.

What does everyone think?"

Jingkun's words rang like a thunderclap throughout the main hall.

The twelve big shots and the big bosses all stared at Jingkun with shocked faces.

After a brief astonishment, the big bosses began to show pleased expressions one by one.

Because they now had hope of becoming a higher‑ranking big shot, the one with the most profit.

But the big shots' expressions were different.

The method Jingkun proposed was indifferent to some big shots who had only recently run a casino a few years ago.

Anyway, the next time they get to run a casino won't be until eight or nine years later at the earliest.

However, for big shots like Prince, Xing Shu and a few others who rank near the top, Jingkun's plan cuts off one of their money streams.

According to the order, they should be up to manage the casino in the next few years.

Jingkun's move meant they wouldn't enjoy the benefits of a new casino, and the original casino's profits vanished.

Yet Jingkun's reasoning was plausible, and it indeed benefits the Triad Society's development.

A few people disagreed, but couldn't offer a reason to oppose it.

No one voiced a rebuttal to Jingkun's proposal, nor did anyone speak up in support.

Everyone understood that anyone who now openly supported Jingkun would be directly offending Prince and a few others.

"What does everyone think of my proposal? If no one objects, I'll take it as everyone's agreement."

Seeing no objections, Jingkun treated it as tacit approval.

"Now everyone, suggest who would be suitable to become the big shot of this Macau hall."

"I think, to be the Macau hall's big shot, one must be loyal, trustworthy, and not take money from rival societies."

"Right, also must be capable in a fight, have strength, otherwise how can one seize territory in Macau!"

"And must be clever! Macau is a small place with many societies; without wit you can't survive long."

At this point the big shots began to speak, chattering about the requirements for Macau's big shot.

But gradually, the standards they mentioned all leaned toward their own subordinates.

Everyone is already a big shot, so they certainly can't also be Macau's big shot.

But that doesn't stop them from promoting their own subordinates.

As long as the Macau big shot is their own person, they can still share the benefits.

Jingkun lightly tapped the table, cutting off the discussion.

"Everyone's requirements are so many, how could anyone satisfy them all!

Alright, first each of you put forward the candidate you think suitable, we'll discuss and pick the most suitable one.

I'll start with one: my subordinate Harry, who's been with me for several years; some of you may know him.

Harry was originally Jingkun's underling, later assigned by Jingkun to handle the white‑powder business.

Recently, after Sha Qiang was dealt with by Jingkun, Harry replaced Sha Qiang as Jingkun's close aide.

Prince said, "I recommend A Tai."

A Tai is Prince's top lieutenant, also trained alongside Chen Mo, so he's quite a talent.

Jingkun also recommended, "I recommend Guye Bai."

Xing Shu also said, "My subordinate Yi Jian is also quite good. I originally planned to let him take over after I retire, but now there's a better opportunity, so I won't keep him."

"I…"

Konglong was about to recommend his own subordinate, but was stopped by Han Bin.

Han Bin wasn't foolish; Jingkun clearly intended that the big shot's position as his own reserved spot.

No matter how many subordinates you recommend, unless they're aligned with Jingkun, they definitely won't get that spot.

Chui Shui Ji, Ma Wang, Jian Feilao, and Li had no intention of making recommendations at all.

Mainly because, compared with the currently recommended candidates, their own subordinates aren't impressive enough; recommending them would be useless.

Also Da Fei and Chen Mo, both newly appointed big shots, would likely get little support if they vie for this position.

Moreover, Da Fei doesn't even have a big boss under him; his subordinates are mostly low‑level thugs, so there's nothing for him to recommend.

"Only these four?" Jingkun raised an eyebrow, looked at Chen Mo, "A Mo, your subordinates are full of talent, aren't you going to recommend a few?"

"I'll pass. I only have three big bosses, all newly promoted; let them gain more experience."

Chen Mo smiled and declined.

Macau's casinos are great, but there are also plenty of troubles.

Behind huge profits, danger is sure to lurk.

Once the new casino opens, all sorts of unsavory characters will surely show up to cause trouble.

It might even draw some gambling experts and cheats looking to test their abilities.

Chen Mo's crew doesn't have any gambling experts to speak of.

As a boss, Chen Mo can't be stuck watching the casino all day.

"You're not reluctant to let people go, are you? I heard that just a few days ago, your hundred men beat the two hundred men under Helian Sheng Big D."

"If your underlings shine, you gotta push them forward!"

Jingkun said that, and gave Chen Mo a meaningful glance.

Chen Mo understood right away.

Jingkun pushed his subordinate Harry out front, obviously just to attract attention.

He actually wanted Chen Mo's people to take over the casino.

Besides, Harry still has to handle Jingkun's drug business—how could he possibly go to Macau?

Having figured that out, Chen Mo pondered a moment and said, "Then I'll recommend my subordinate Gao Jin. Ah Jin has always been my right-hand man, basically my chief steward."

In terms of skill, he's not much worse than me; in terms of ability, he keeps my territory well organized.

From any angle, he's suitable to be the boss.

Gao Jin has been back from Yinghuaguo for over a month, constantly consolidating his martial arts and rarely showing up.

What he used to be in charge of has already been taken over by Shen Guodong.

But in terms of status under Chen Mo, he's still the highest.

Chen Mo's most trusted and valued person has always been Gao Jin.

Originally Chen Mo hadn't figured out what to do with Gao Jin after his martial arts consolidation, but now there happened to be an opportunity to be the boss in Macau, so he went ahead and pushed for it.

If it succeeds, we'll make a killing.

If it fails, it's no big deal.