Chapter 300: Collecting the Benefits

"Alas!" Jiang Tianyang let out a long sigh, a trace of disappointment flashing in his eyes.

"Great Prosperity has, after all, been the blood and sweat of two generations of our Jiang family; I truly don't want it to fall into decline.

But since you really don't want to, I won't force it.

I'll go back and consult other big shots, see if they can shoulder the responsibility of this Dragon Head."

Chen Mo felt doubtful inside, but his face showed the same look of regret.

"I truly apologize for letting down Mr. Jiang and Brother Yao's goodwill. However, Great Prosperity hides tigers and dragons; there must be someone capable of taking on this heavy responsibility."

After Jiang Tianyang and Chen Yao left with their men, Chen Mo returned to the office.

Standing by the office's floor‑to‑ceiling window, watching the bustling noise outside, Chen Mo's mind was filled with tangled thoughts.

Jiang Tiansheng's and Chen Yao's actions just now truly surprised Chen Mo.

Chen Mo had considered that Jiang Tianyang might contact him privately, perhaps to sow discord between him and other big shots, or to win him over to support his own rise.

But Chen Mo never imagined that Jiang Tianyang would advise him to become the Dragon Head.

Moreover, Jiang Tianyang didn't seem to be pretending; he genuinely wanted him to be the Dragon Head.

This feeling is utterly absurd.

As the cigarette in his hand burned down, Chen Mo felt a sudden stir in his mind.

He seemed to sense that something was off!

If Jiang Tianyang truly said what he claimed—that he doesn't want Great Prosperity to decline, values Chen Mo's ability, and hopes Chen Mo will become this Dragon Head—

then he could have first contacted the other big shots, staged a ceremony of bestowing the yellow robe on himself, so why would he be the first to come to Chen Mo?

Old Deng—no, Zhong Deng's disguise is pretty spot on!

Chen Mo flicked away the cigarette butt and lit another for himself.

If one aperture is clear, a hundred are clear.

Chen Mo finally understood completely.

Jiang Tianyang was clearly there to test Chen Mo's thoughts.

If Chen Mo truly took the Dragon Head position, he would leave Gangdao with Jiang Tiansheng's inheritance.

Now the Triad Society's financial accounts and most of its assets are basically in Chen Yao's hands, and Chen Mo has virtually no contact.

While Chen Mo's footing is still unstable, Chen Yao and the Prince could completely empty the Triad Society's coffers and flee to Siam with their confidants.

By then, what would be left for Chen Mo is a rotten mess.

Even if Great Prosperity's people wanted revenge, they wouldn't be afraid once in Siam.

A powerful dragon may not be able to crush a local snake.

If Chen Mo refuses, then he truly doesn't want to be the Dragon Head.

At that point, he could first become this Dragon Head, then gradually plot for power.

Chen Mo took a deep drag, exhaled slowly. Now, things became interesting.

Jiang Tianyang's methods, compared to Jiang Tiansheng's, are a cut above.

At least his acting is far stronger; just now there wasn't a single flaw.

However, Chen Mo didn't mind this much.

Although Jiang Tianyang was scheming and testing, that's exactly how it should be.

Anyway, Chen Mo suffered no loss at all; during the day he had just become comrades with his brother.

All things considered, he's my own younger brother, so I forgive him!

As long as Jiang Tianyang doesn't later clash with him, having such a resourceful Dragon Head is actually quite good.

Moreover, Jiang Tianyang's test was seen through by Chen Mo; he truly wants to be this Dragon Head.

After finishing the cigarette in his hand, Chen Mo pulled out his phone.

Hmm, give the brother a few reminders: if later Jiang Tianyang starts spouting benefits outward, he can be bolder and have a bigger appetite.

In the following period, Jiang Tianyang, led by Chen Yao, made a round of visits to the territories of various big shots, chatting with many of them.

Either courting, or pressuring, or cooperating.

Finally, Jiang Tianyang smoothly became the Dragon Head.

And the big shots on Chen Mo's side all received plenty of benefits.

Han Bin, through Jiang Tianyang's connections, secured several Siamese clients, allowing him to smuggle at least two extra ships of electronics each month.

Thirteen Sister partnered with Jiang Tianyang on Bo Lan Street to open a Siamese transvestite‑themed bar; the cost was split fifty‑fifty, the transvestites were supplied by Jiang Tianyang, Thirteen Sister managed it, and she held the majority share.

Gao Jin's Shen Shui Bu, with Chen Mo's help, was completely cleared out. Jiang Tianyang, using the Triad Society's name, opened several arcade centers in Shen Shui Bu and handed them over to Gao Jin's side to run.

As for the territories of Da Fei, Grey Dog, and Konglong, a few more Triad Society venues were added, handed over for them to operate.

Everyone could earn a lot more.

As for Chen Mo himself, the benefits were of course not lacking.

Jiang Tianyang, having money and contacts in Siam, directly set up a KTV.

The karaoke machines and laser discs were bought from Chen Mo's trading company and shipped to Siam.

It directly opened the Siam market for Chen Mo.

There are many Chinese in Siam, and Gangdao songs have a sizable market there.

Moreover, Jiang Tianyang set up a duplication system in Siam, buying many blank laser discs from Chen Mo to burn Siamese songs onto.

Suddenly, the KTV industry exploded across Siam.

In response, Chen Mo said that Jiang Tianyang as Dragon Head is very savvy; with money, everyone profits together.

Galaxy Group conference room.

This meeting included not only Chen Mo and Lu Bin Sun, but also Chen Taotao and Ou Wengen.

「Old Sun, how's things over at Jun Du Hotel? 」

Lu Bin Sun laughed and said: 「All the renovations have been repaired, and the safety and fire inspections have also been passed. 」

Most of the previous staff are still around; hiring a few more waiters would allow the hotel to officially open. 」

The previous owner never thought of selling the hotel at first; although it couldn't open, at the time, to stay ready for opening, the hotel staff weren't laid off—they were just given time off.

But this leave was too long; relying only on basic wages, many couldn't hold out, and quite a few found other jobs.

After Chen Mo acquired the hotel, the mid- to high-level management staff all returned to work, but there were many shortages among the waiters and cleaners.

Fortunately, these positions are easy to fill.

「Then let's quickly fill the staff, hire more; better to have them idle than to be short-handed.

Once the staff is full, let's pick an auspicious day to open. 」

Lu Bin Sun replied: 「Sure, I'll arrange it as soon as possible. 」

Chen Mo turned his gaze to Chen Tao Tao: 「Tao Tao, how's things on your end? 」

Chen Tao Tao smiled confidently.

「Under my manipulation, Prosperous Real Estate's stock price, at its lowest point, dropped to 2.6.

Recently, because I've been accumulating shares, it has risen back to 3. 」

Moreover, by accumulating shares through multiple accounts, I now control nearly 20% of Prosperous Real Estate's floating shares; it won't be long before I can launch a full takeover offer.

However, I haven't managed to drain too much of their funds. Before launching a full offer, the main players will likely compete with us for shares.

At that time, their stock price will still experience a sharp surge. 」

「It's fine. 」 Chen Mo said relievedly: 「According to their current stock price, the market value is far below net asset value; even if it rises another wave, we'll still profit.

Moreover, what I want is their entire company, not just to play the stocks! 」