Chapter 299: Jiang Tianyang's Proposal

Chen Mo waited in the office for half an hour before slowly heading downstairs.

At this time, Jiang Tianyang and Chen Yao were seated in the hall's booth, listening to the singer on stage while drinking under the flattery of the hostesses.

However, the two hadn't drunk much.

Chen Mo stood on the stairs, glanced over, and saw that a bottle of whiskey had been opened in front of them, with no other empty bottles nearby.

Looking at the whiskey bottle and the amount of liquor in the two people's cups,

Good grief, half an hour has passed and neither of them has finished a single drink.

With that drinking capacity, they should be at the kids' table at a banquet!

Chen Mo quickly took two steps, walked up to the two, and deliberately put on a surprised expression.

"Hey, Mr. Jiang, Brother Yao, what wind blew you here? The staff below are really clueless, not even notifying me."

Chen Mo turned and angrily shouted at Shen Guodong behind him: "Guodong, what's going on? Mr. Jiang and Brother Yao have come, why didn't you notify me earlier?

Also, why didn't you arrange a private room for Mr. Jiang? He's a distinguished guest—how can he be sitting on the first floor?

Jiang Tiansheng smiled as usual, stood up, and stopped Chen Mo: "Ah Mo, don't be angry. It's us who insisted on staying here; it has nothing to do with the staff.

This place is lively, and I can listen to music; when the mood strikes, I can even go dance on the floor—much more comfortable than a private room.

Chen Mo's anger instantly faded, replaced by a respectful "I stand corrected" gesture as he clasped his hands toward Jiang Tiansheng.

"Mr. Jiang truly has a different perspective; I was too stuck in convention. You're right—liveliness makes it interesting. Please, have a seat."

He shifted his tone, looking at Chen Yao who had also stood up beside him, his voice becoming even warmer.

"Brother Yao, don't stand—sit down quickly."

Turning back, he said to Shen Guodong, who had just been scolded: "Guodong, next time Mr. Jiang comes, you must inform me immediately—I'll personally receive him. Got it?"

"Understood." Shen Guodong nodded with a stern face.

He wasn't scolding Chen Mo out of resentment; he was just holding back laughter—Chen Mo is too good at pretending.

"Please excuse me, Mr. Jiang." Chen Mo also sat down at the table, saying, "The staff sometimes lack discernment; they need a scolding."

"It's fine; they're just young people—more guidance will do." Jiang Tianyang showed great magnanimity.

"Furthermore, when we just came in, we noticed that your underlings handle things with propriety, the guests inside are well-behaved, and there's not a trace of pills or powder to be seen.

It's clear you manage things well.

In all my years in Siam, I've never seen such a clean establishment. No wonder your business is so good.

"Mr. Jiang, you flatter me." Chen Mo said humbly, "We who run a venue must always let customers feel at ease.

When the reputation is good, customers naturally come in droves.

This is far stronger than the petty profit from selling flour and drugs.

"Well said!" Jiang Tianyang applauded in agreement, "No wonder you're the top earner in Great Prosperity—your vision and insight are beyond ordinary people."

"My modest insight is nothing before Mr. Jiang.

I've heard that Mr. Jiang went to Siam in his youth, built a huge empire from scratch—that's truly remarkable.

You are a role model for us juniors to learn from!"

It's just polite talk—anyone would say that.

After a round of mutual business praise, the serious topic could finally begin.

"Ah Mo, this time I had Ah Yao bring me here—not only to see your bar, but also to discuss something with you."

Chen Mo felt a tightening inside, but kept his composure: "Mr. Jiang, you're being polite—just say what you need."

Jiang Tianyang's expression grew slightly stern as he said: "You know, Great Prosperity was founded by my father, and later passed to my dead elder brother.

Over two generations and several decades, we've reached our current scale. I won't claim we dominate Gangdao alone, but we are certainly among the top few triads.

However, the larger the triad, the harder it is to manage. A mediocre Dragon Head cannot manage such a large triad.

Now that my dead elder brother has passed, Great Prosperity is leaderless.

I don't want to see this fine triad decline, nor do I want Great Prosperity to become like those numbered gangs—just a name with no substance.

So...... I want you to take the Dragon Head position and lead Great Prosperity forward."

Chen Mo's heart jumped—what are you saying?

You, Jiang Tianyang, planted Chen Yao and the Crown Prince beside Jiang Tiansheng, and after his death you hurried back from Siam to Gangdao.

Now you're saying I should be the Dragon Head?

Are you joking?

Chen Mo couldn't believe this was Jiang Tianyang's genuine intention, even though Jiang Tianyang appeared extremely, extremely sincere with no trace of pretense on his face.

Is this a case of advancing by retreating?

Aren't you afraid I might actually agree?

Chen Mo glanced at Chen Yao beside him and asked, "Brother Yao, is Mr. Jiang joking?

I've only been in Great Prosperity for six years; I just became a Red Pole at the start of this year, and only recently rose to big boss—making me Dragon Head now would be a joke, wouldn't it?

Chen Yao gave a faint smile: "Chen Mo, I've discussed your seniority with Mr. Jiang; he thinks it's no problem."

Being at Jiang Tianyang's side, Chen Yao's hostility toward Chen Mo has lessened considerably.

Jiang Tianyang picked up the thread: "When everyone's abilities are roughly equal, seniority naturally determines order.

When it comes to experience and contributions to the triad, the older qualifications should take precedence—that's correct.

But this applies only to the mediocre.

When ability stands out, seniority is worthless.

Among Great Prosperity's big bosses, in terms of ability, no one can surpass you. If you become Dragon Head, I doubt anyone would dare to invoke seniority.

Chen Mo looked into Jiang Tianyang's eyes, seeing no calculation, only genuine sincerity.

After a brief thought, he still refused.

"Mr. Jiang, please forgive me for not being able to agree."

"My abilities are limited; right now, leading these several thousand brothers is already exhausting me, and I also have to worry about the Galaxy Group—I truly have no spare energy to manage the entire Triad Society."

"Moreover, Great Prosperity was founded by Old Master Jiang Zhen, and for years it has also always been the Jiang family serving as Dragon Head. Compared to me, Mr. Jiang should be more suited for the Dragon Head position."

"Frankly, compared to being the Dragon Head of a top-tier Triad Society, I'd rather be a super wealthy tycoon."

"Jiang Tianyang said helplessly: 'Although my surname is Jiang, strictly speaking I am not a member of Great Prosperity, and I truly cannot take on this Dragon Head role!'"

"Then, he changed the subject and continued to persuade Chen Mo."

"What's more, being a tycoon and being the Dragon Head don't conflict. You have a business mind; if you could lead the entire Great Prosperity to transition into legitimate business, that would be even better!"

"Chen Mo still shook his head: "In the coming long stretch of time, I will focus my energy on my Galaxy Group."

"With my current Galaxy Group, I can't even get these several thousand brothers to transition—how could I possibly lead the entire Triad Society to transform!"

"I really can't be this Dragon Head."

"Mr. Jiang, Yao Ge, you guys should consider other people instead!"