Chapter 204: Jiang Tiansheng Reclaims the Dragon Head Position

Chen Mo paid no mind at all to Jeffery's threat.

Just a foreigner, what's there to be afraid of.

Even if he has the backing of foreign officials, Chen Mo still doesn't care at all.

The biggest difference between Chen Mo and Jingkun is that Chen Mo's backside is clean.

Jingkun is involved in all the vices—prostitution, gambling, and drugs; the foreigners hold leverage over him and can manipulate him at will.

But Chen Mo is different.

Drugs—Chen Mo never touches them.

Gambling—just a few mahjong halls, hardly even casinos.

As for prostitution, the ladies in Chen Mo's establishments are all volunteers; Chen Mo has never used any coercive methods.

Usury—Chen Mo also doesn't indulge.

As for killing and chopping people, Chen Mo has done plenty, but he always exits cleanly, leaving no evidence.

Even if the police try hard, at most they'll be like last time—harassing Chen Mo's venues daily and slightly affecting his business.

Beyond that, there's no other way.

But if those foreigners actually do it, Chen Mo isn't scared.

Who at the Wang Jiao Police Station doesn't know Chen Mo now!

If they try to lead a raid on Chen Mo's venues, they don't have the nerve.

Huang Ziyang was so openly targeting Chen Mo back then; now he's being honest, isn't he?

The other officers may not know why Huang Ziyang changed his attitude, but private speculation is inevitable.

Whatever happened between Huang Ziyang and Chen Mo, the result is clear: Huang Ziyang clearly got himself into trouble.

Those officers also fear Chen Mo's retaliation, so they won't casually provoke his bad luck.

As for what underhanded tricks those foreigners might use, hehe, Chen Mo, a mixed Triad Society member, would be even more scheming.

Two days later, under Chui Shui Ji's hosting, Jingkun's funeral ended hastily.

But at the conclusion, Chen Yao announced some news to everyone.

"Everyone, I contacted Mr. Jiang the day before yesterday; he has agreed to return as Dragon Head. Moreover, regarding the feud between Great Prosperity and the Sanlian Gang, Mr. Jiang is also willing to step in and resolve it."

"Mr. Jiang's Fei Ji lands on Gangdao tonight; I've already arranged people to receive him. Tomorrow we'll all meet at the main hall, welcome Mr. Jiang—no problem, right?"

"No problem, of course no problem." Chui Shui Ji immediately replied, "It's good that Mr. Jiang is willing to settle the Sanlian Gang issue. I don't want to keep living in constant fear."

"Chen Yao, should I also go to receive Mr. Jiang? I've been missing him a lot!"

"No need." Chen Yao hurriedly declined, "Great Prosperity and the Sanlian Gang are still at war; for Mr. Jiang's safety, it's better to keep a low profile."

"I've already made arrangements, so the leaders needn't worry."

Just kidding, Jiang Tiansheng has been staying in the villa all along; there's no need for a pickup.

The pickup is just talk; if we actually let another leader do it, the ruse would be exposed!

"Right, right, I didn't think it through. In special times, we should stay low, or Chen Yao, you're being overly thorough!"

Chui Shui Ji quickly backtracked, constantly flattering Chen Yao.

After dealing with Chui Shui Ji, Chen Yao looked up and happened to see Chen Mo nearby, half‑smiling, which made his heart race.

But Chen Mo said nothing, nodded at Chen Yao to indicate he understood, and then left with his men.

The next morning, Chen Mo took from a drawer the few photos Ahua had taken that night Jingkun died, and slipped them into his pocket.

"Shen, are the people who killed Jingkun still being watched?"

"A few brothers have been keeping an eye on them; Mo Ge, are you planning to move against them?"

"Right, you don't need to attend today's meeting. Later, take your brothers and eliminate that group cleanly, leave no survivors."

Shen Guodong frowned, "Mo Ge, they're Jiang Tiansheng's men. If we kill them, will Jiang Tiansheng turn against us?"

The subordinates had been watching that group for days; although Chen Mo didn't say, Shen Guodong guessed their identities.

"No need to worry." Chen Mo smiled, patting his pocket, "With these photos, Jiang Tiansheng will never admit they're his men."

"Got it." Shen Guodong smiled, "I'll take men and eliminate them right now."

At the main hall, Jiang Tiansheng this time didn't play the late‑arrival trick; he was already seated in the Dragon Head seat, waiting.

He knows his authority within Great Prosperity has dwindled, so deliberately showing off would look ridiculous.

He gave the Dragon Head seat to Jingkun only two or three months ago, and about half the leaders around the table have already changed.

Aside from Jingkun and Chao Ge, the other three are his men.

This makes him wonder whether it was a mistake to deliberately put Jingkun as Dragon Head back then.

Looking at Chen Mo, Gao Jin, Da Fei and Hui Gou seated in the leaders' seats, Jiang Tiansheng's face remained calm, but inside he felt some regret.

Regretting that he let Chen Mo grow to this level.

Nevertheless, now that things have come this far and he's back in the Dragon Head seat, there's still a chance to set everything back on track.

"Long time no see, everyone. Though a few old friends are missing, I'm pleased to see some young people taking the leaders' seats."

"That shows the youngsters of Great Prosperity are truly outstanding."

Jiang Tiansheng still wore that gentle smile, showing no excitement at regaining the Dragon Head, as if the past few months were just a vacation.

"All thanks to Mr. Jiang's previous capable leadership, laying a solid foundation for Great Prosperity, giving the youngsters a place to shine!"

"Ah Ji, you still speak so nicely."

Jiang Tiansheng praised Chui Shui Ji once, then turned his gaze back to the crowd.

"Great Prosperity has gone through many events in the past few months; Chen Yao has already told me. I'm both surprised and saddened by Jingkun's and several leaders' deaths."

"In this matter, the Sanlian Gang indeed overstepped."

"But our retaliation against the Sanlian Gang isn't light; we've taken out several of their elders."

As the saying goes, grievances should be resolved, not perpetuated; we and the Triple Union Gang cannot keep carrying out assassinations like this endlessly.

I plan to go to Inlet Gate in a few days to have a formal negotiation with the Triple Union Gang. Whether it ends in war or peace, we must come up with an explanation; what do you all think?

I agree; at worst we'll fight it out with real knives and guns, so we don't have to keep hiding all day.

What Jiang Tiansheng said makes sense. If we really can't avoid it, we'll fight; our Great Prosperity gang has never been afraid of anyone in a fight.

Besides, we must get back those two casinos.

The bosses spoke up one after another, voicing their opinions.

During this period, we've been guarding against assassinations every day, leaving everyone exhausted and somewhat fed up with such days.

Alright, then it's settled. I'll go to Inlet Gate in a few days. Does anyone else have anything else?

Chen Yao raised his hand and said, "Jiang Tiansheng, I have something here that I think everyone should know."

Jiang Tiansheng looked doubtful and said, "What is it? Is it important?"

"Very important." Chen Yao glanced sideways at Chen Mo and said, "I've been examining the Triad Society's accounts these past few days and discovered someone embezzling the society's money."