Chapter 19: Taking Down Gang Sheng

A Mo, you really struck it rich! A prime shop on Nüren Jie—having money doesn't necessarily mean you can get one!

Seeing the renovation plans for that shop front that Chen Mo took out, Jingkun also felt greatly surprised.

He's only been in the business a few years; although he has some money, he might not really be able to afford such a shop front.

Who let his money be all black money, and he's unwilling to find an institution to help launder it.

"Just renting it—I couldn't afford to buy it!"

Chen Mo wouldn't admit this shop front is his—too showy.

"I want to ask Brother Kun to help me renovate it, to make a luxurious bar!"

"Sure, I'll help with this. When the time comes, I'll have Sha Qiang bring people over—I guarantee it'll be luxurious and impressive, making your business thrive!"

Business that comes to your door—there's no reason not to take it.

Moreover, Chen Mo is now Thirteen Sister's most prominent red stick under her—building good relations is definitely right.

After returning, Chen Mo briefly told Gao Jin about the bar renovation, and later will liaise with Sha Qiang.

The rest Chen Mo didn't worry about; he believed Gao Jin could arrange it well.

After thinking, Chen Mo assigned Gao Jin another task.

"A Jin, spread the word, keep recruiting—aim for five hundred first!"

"Also, have someone watch the situation on the neighboring streets—sooner or later those streets will be ours!"

If we want to later take over Jingkun's territory, first our strength must be solid.

Just Nüren Jie isn't enough; the neighboring Sneaker Street and Dianqi Jie will eventually be his.

In the evening, Chen Mo was about to go eat with Gao Jin when he received a call.

"Who is this?"

"I... I'm Gang Sheng...."

On the other end of the line came Gang Sheng's timid voice.

Chen Mo unconsciously smiled; Gang Sheng's call came earlier than he had expected.

"How come, you can't stay at your aunt's place?"

"Um... my aunt won't help me get an ID, I... I have nowhere to go..."

In the original plot, although Gang Sheng was uncomfortable staying at his aunt's, he still stayed there for a few days.

First, because at that time Gang Sheng's attire was that of a country girl just arrived from the north, his uncle-in-law's lust hadn't kicked in yet.

Second, Gang Sheng then had nowhere else to go.

Now Gang Sheng wears the clothes prepared by the nightclub dance hostess; although not exactly revealing, it still shows off her beauty.

Her uncle-in-law's lust is impossible to hide; his eyes stare at Gang Sheng like they've grown hooks.

That gaze makes Gang Sheng extremely uncomfortable, so she can't stay at her aunt's either.

Furthermore, Gang Sheng has killed someone, so she now dare not have any contact with the police.

With no other recourse, Gang Sheng could only turn to Chen Mo for help.

After hanging up, Chen Mo drove straight to pick up Gang Sheng.

When Chen Mo met Gang Sheng, she was in a convenience store watching others eat instant noodles.

Looking at her, she must be pretty hungry.

Chen Mo took Gang Sheng and first brought her to a restaurant to eat.

Seeing Gang Sheng wolf down her food, Chen Mo couldn't help asking, "Didn't I give you money? How did you end up looking so famished?"

"The money was taken by my aunt." Gang Sheng put down her chopsticks, timidly said.

If it weren't for still holding Chen Mo's business card, Gang Sheng wouldn't know how to get through tonight.

After finishing the meal, Chen Mo directly brought Gang Sheng back home.

"Pick any room on the second floor; tomorrow I'll have someone help you get an ID."

"But I don't have a birth certificate." Gang Sheng whispered.

"A birth certificate? Just go to the countryside and find any old man to buy one—it's just a matter of spending a little money."

"But I've spent so much money on you—how will you repay me?"

Chen Mo wore a wicked grin and leaned toward Gang Sheng.

"I... I don't know... I can help you cook and clean the house."

"Those are things a hired worker can do; you don't need to do them. Think again?"

"I don't know anything else."

"Then you can only warm the bed—you can do that, right?"

Chen Mo directly pulled Gang Sheng into his embrace and, naturally, put his arm around her waist.

Gang Sheng's whole face flushed red with shame, not knowing what to say.

"How come? You've come home with me, yet you're unwilling to be my woman?"

As he spoke, Chen Mo's hand had already slid down from behind.

"Then you have to treat me well in the future!" Gang Sheng muttered softly.

Gang Sheng isn't stupid either.

Although she's only been in Gangdao for two days, among everyone she's met, Chen Mo is the best in both looks and status.

She's just a country girl who snuck over from the north, possessing nothing but beauty; being able to follow a man like Chen Mo, what more could she complain about?

Moreover, Chen Mo has indeed treated her well—aside from forcing her to kill someone, he hasn't done anything excessive.

"Hey, I'll definitely treat you well!"

Chen Mo suddenly got a bit excited, directly hoisted Gang Sheng up by the waist and went upstairs.

Forget the second-floor room; from now on just live directly in the big bedroom on the third floor.

The next morning, Chen Mo opened his eyes, feeling refreshed and invigorated.

Beside him, Gang Sheng curled up like a kitten in Chen Mo's arms, tightly clutching one of his arms, with tear stains at the corners of his eyes and his lips still a bit swollen.

The new car needs breaking in after hitting the road.

Chen Mo didn't dare press the accelerator hard last night.

In the end, he still taught Gang Sheng some new knowledge, let him have a late-night snack, and only then did he barely satisfy his interest.

Chen Mo nudged Gang Sheng: "It's dawn, time to get up."

Gang Sheng opened his eyes, saw Chen Mo leaning close, and wore an ambiguous half-smile.

"You bastard!"

Gang Sheng slipped out of Chen Mo's embrace, pulled over the blanket, and curled himself up inside.

"Is it me being bad, or are you just too weak?"

Chen Mo got up, dressed, and teased the Gang Sheng lying in bed.

"Stay home and rest properly this afternoon; I'll take you to get your ID."

"Mm!"

Gang Sheng, still shy after his first experience, hid entirely under the blanket, afraid to show his face.

When Chen Mo arrived at the office, he saw Gao Jin's usual ice‑cold face unexpectedly tinged with a faint, almost imperceptible smile.

"Ah Jin, what's got you so happy? Did you eat bee feces?"

"Nothing much, just feeling happy for Mo Ge!"

From the day he first met Gang Sheng, Gao Jin knew Chen Mo had feelings for him.

Last night Chen Mo brought Gang Sheng home, and showing up this late again, he must have succeeded.

He had never seen Chen Mo care so much for a girl before, and he felt happy for Chen Mo having found love.

If Chen Mo knew what Gao Jin was thinking, he'd surely scold him.

I love your mom's twisted‑dough sentiment; I'm just purely lecherous.

"By the way, Mo Ge, the Jimmy you were looking for has been found!"

"Oh? That fast?"

Chen Mo felt quite surprised.

For now, in Continuous Victory, Jimmy hasn't shown himself yet.

To find a specific person among a bunch of underlings, Chen Mo thought it would take several days at least.

"He works as a stable boy at the venue on Bolán Street and Continuous Victory, and when he has time he sets up a stall selling authentic goods on Nüren Jie; plenty of his underlings know him."

Chen Mo didn't expect Jimmy to have gotten into the authentic‑goods business so early.

It seems he really is just trying to make money.

"Have you looked into what kind of person he is?"

Chen Mo won't judge someone based solely on past plot impressions; he still needs to find out more.