Chapter 2: Old Sow Competes with Diao Chan

Behind Chen Mo's office there is a private lounge, fully equipped with a bathroom and restroom.

Chen Mo took a thorough shower, tidied up, and changed into a crisp white suit.

"Ah Jin, let's go; don't keep Sister waiting."

Gao Jin drove Chen Mo, without any other goons, and the two headed straight for Fushun Restaurant.

The car stopped at the entrance of Fushun Restaurant.

Chen Mo stepped out and saw Thirteen Sister standing at the restaurant's doorway.

Thirteen Sister had a voluptuous girl on each side, with Fatty Hui following behind.

"Wow Ah Mo, after a year in Chi Zhu, you look even prettier!"

"Sister, have you taken a new girlfriend again?"

Chen Mo cheerfully greeted Thirteen Sister.

It must be said, although Thirteen Sister is a woman, she is the most loyal among Great Prosperity's few decision‑makers, and she treats her underlings impeccably.

The China Town Nightclub, a golden‑egg‑laying hen, handed its share straight to Chen Mo.

Although Chen Mo must pay Thirteen Sister a 50% cut each month, 30% goes to the Triad Society, and Thirteen Sister keeps only 20%.

All told, she ends up with less than Chen Mo does.

When she used to cut people before, Thirteen Sister was generous with rewards, so Chen Mo still respects her a lot.

"Don't rush inside; step over the fire basin first, to ward off bad luck."

Soon an underling brought a fire basin and placed it at the doorway.

Chen Mo stepped over it in one stride, and the group cheerfully entered the private room of the restaurant.

The underlings still need to scout the venue; Chen Mo is only a 49, and a welcome banquet shouldn't be too large.

Chen Mo thought it would just be a few people from Bolan Street having a meal, but shortly after sitting, a few unexpected guests arrived.

"Ah Mo, when will you come to my boxing gym? You've been gone this year; I have no opponent left."

The speaker is Prince, the Jianshazui decision‑maker, known as the 'Great Prosperity War God'.

After Chen Mo made a name for himself at the city fortress boxing arena, Prince often invited him to his boxing gym for sparring, and the two have sparred several times.

Back then Chen Mo's technique lagged slightly, but thanks to his extraordinary physique, he managed to hold Prince to a draw.

Since then Prince has repeatedly asked Chen Mo to switch over and work with him, but Chen Mo declined each time.

"Brother Prince, give me a few days to rest, and I'll definitely go find you for a good fight. I haven't moved much this year; my body is almost rusting!"

Although Chen Mo hasn't transferred to Jianshazui, the two still get along well.

"Ah Mo, congratulations! Now that you've returned from training, may everything go smoothly!" Han Bin, the Kwai Ching decision‑maker, arrived with his brother Konglong.

"Thanks for the good words, Brother Bin. Both Bin and Konglong are seated."

Chen Mo wasn't particularly surprised by Han Bin and his brother's arrival.

Han Bin has practically become Thirteen Sister's lapdog; it would be strange if he didn't show up at such an event.

Soon after, Jingkun and Chui Shui Ji arrived, with Jingkun carrying his 'fire extinguisher'.

Their arrival caught Chen Mo a bit off guard.

"Brother Jing, Brother Ji, please sit inside!"

Chen Mo led Jingkun and Chui Shui Ji to the private room, and looked toward Thirteen Sister seated inside.

Unsurprisingly, the two were likely invited by Thirteen Sister.

Thirteen Sister gave Chen Mo a calm, reassuring glance, and Chen Mo thought no more of it.

In the end, Chen Mo and six top leaders occupied one private room, while the rest opened a separate table outside.

The group ate happily, chatting leisurely.

Three rounds of drinks later.

Thirteen Sister raised her glass, stood, and addressed everyone: "Big bosses, today is Ah Mo's welcome banquet. With this meal, I'd like to ask all of you big brothers for a favor."

Han Bin slapped the table: "Damn! Thirteen Sister, why be polite to us? Just say what you need; as brothers we'll definitely back you!"

Jingkun shouted with a hoarse voice: "Exactly, who doesn't know Jingkun is the most loyal? Your dad was with me when he was alive; now you speak, I'll have no hesitation!"

Prince and Chui Shui Ji echoed in agreement.

Thirteen Sister continued: "Everyone knows that at least half of the venues on Bolan Street were taken down by me and Chen Mo's men. My current position wouldn't be possible without Chen Mo's contributions."

"Chen Mo has been with Great Prosperity for five years and served me a year in prison. In a few days there'll be a big meeting; I intend to nominate Chen Mo for promotion. Can the big brothers help me then?"

"Damn! I thought you were about to say something!" Prince was the first to respond.

"In terms of fighting, Chen Mo can hold me to a draw; in terms of merit, he's no less than anyone else. I'm the first to agree to his appointment."

"Coincidentally, my subordinate Ah Tai has been with me for many years; I originally planned to appoint him to the Red Staff, but this time let him take the White Paper Fan position!"

"Konglong and I have no objections. I'll take the Straw‑Shoe position, and Konglong's subordinates should also be appointed!"

"I have no objections either. That guy Big B still wants to push Chen Hao Nan for the Red Staff, but he can't compare to Ah Mo; I support Ah Mo's appointment to the Red Staff!"

Jingkun also agreed; any move that can upset Big B, he's on board.

"I have nothing more to add; back then, thanks to Ah Mo's boxing, I won a lot of money. Now the city fortress boxing arena still has the legend of the 'Fist Demon'. I'll definitely support Ah Mo's appointment."

"Fist Demon" was the nickname Chen Mo earned from his boxing.

He was first called "Fist King Mo", then simply "Fist Demon".

Chui Shui Ji's emotional intelligence is exceptionally high; he never does anything to offend, and with so many agreeing, he won't oppose.

Chen Mo now understood why Thirteen Sister had invited these decision‑makers.

Great Prosperity has twelve halls, and the leaders of six of them have nodded; Chen Mo's appointment will be almost guaranteed.

Chen Mo also stood, raising his glass.

"Little brother thanks all the big bosses for the support!"

Chen Mo drank the wine in his cup in one go.

"Tonight, everyone who comes to my place, the drinks and beauties are on me! I guarantee you big brothers will have a great time!"

"Good! All the goods in A Mo's place are top-notch! A Mo, can I pick two?" Ji Ge leered with a lascivious smile.

"Ji Ge, you can take all four if you want!"

"Damn, Ji Ge, can you handle it? Can your waist take it?" Jingkun snorted disdainfully.

"Damn, who in the West District doesn't know I'm the Hegemon Ji Ge? Forget four, ten are no problem!"

Chui Shui Ji is always bragging; a man can never say no.

"Since it's settled, I'm leaving first! Have fun, guys." Tai Zi got up to leave.

He's a martial arts fanatic, interested only in training and fighting. When he drinks, he only takes tonic liquor, and he avoids women altogether.

Those who had stayed in Great Prosperity for a long time knew that nobody present would try to stop him.

After seeing Tai Zi off, the crowd moved on to another venue.

Arriving at the nightclub, Chen Mo directly called for the manager to bring up the girls.

Finally, Ji Ge and Konglong each picked two tall ones and took them aside to play ball.

Shi Mei and Jingkun brought their own.

Han Bin didn't dare pick any in front of Shi Mei; he just kept trying to get close to her.

Chen Mo picked two with proportionate builds and slightly better looks.

It's not that Chen Mo likes big-breasted women; there just aren't many who are both big-breasted and good-looking.

After a year at Chi Zhu, even an old sow could rival Diaochan.

Chen Mo's temper is also quite fiery now.