Chapter 5: Borrowing Money from Ba Bi

The three of them pierced their fingertips and swore a blood oath.

Afterwards they knelt before the statue of Lord Guan and recited the Thirty‑six Oaths once; only then was the whole initiation process completed.

Chen Mo took the Red Staff 426, abbreviated as Twelve Base, and was granted a staff bound with red silk.

Ah Tai took the White Paper Fan 415, abbreviated as Ten Base, and was granted a white fan.

The wild man took the Straw Sandal 432, abbreviated as Nine Base, and was directly granted a straw sandal.

Chen Mo didn't even know where one could still find a straw sandal, yet Uncle Bo actually produced one.

Chen Hao Nan, who has always wanted to rise in rank, stared hotly through the crowd, wishing he could be the one to take the initiation.

When the ceremony ended, the three each presented Uncle Bo with a big red envelope.

Chen Mo even put 66,000 inside, making his envelope the thickest among the three.

That made Uncle Bo overjoyed, praising Chen Mo's promising future.

After the initiation, everyone dispersed.

Chen Mo carefully noticed that Da B, along with Chen Hao Nan and others, were following Jiang Tiansheng's car.

Chen Mo suddenly thought that Jiang Tiansheng had called Da B and the others away—perhaps to assign Chen Hao Nan and his group to take down Ba Bi?

If so, he could make a tidy profit from it.

"Ah Mo, come, get in my car," Thirteen Sister called to Chen Mo from beside her vehicle.

"Alright, I'm coming right away!" Chen Mo replied.

"Ah Jin, turn back and find a few people to follow Chen Hao Nan and the others, see what they're up to these days."

"Got it, Mo Ge!"

After arranging Gao Jin, Chen Mo ran toward Thirteen Sister's car.

In the car, Fatty Hui was driving up front, and Thirteen was not sitting in the back seat with Chen Mo.

Thirteen Sister asked, "I heard your subordinates are recruiting?"

"Yes."

Regarding recruitment, Chen Mo has never tried to hide it from Thirteen Sister, nor could he.

Bolan Street is such a small place; it's likely Thirteen Sister would know the next day after Gao Jin recruits.

"Sister, I've been with you since I joined the Triad Society; these years I've reached where I am now are all thanks to your protection.

But I can't rely on your protection forever; anyone out here wants to make a name for themselves!"

Chen Mo had no intention of hiding his thoughts; he knew Thirteen Sister wasn't petty.

"Fine! Bolan Street is ultimately too small; I, a woman, can manage living here, but I can't cover a larger territory.

You and Gao Jin have great abilities; indeed you shouldn't be stuck in Bolan Street."

Thirteen Sister's best quality is that she has a woman's delicate mind and a man's broad heart.

She doesn't see strong subordinates as a threat, nor does she hinder them from rising.

"Don't worry, sister; you'll always be my sister, and I'll always be your junior!"

Chen Mo also expressed his stance to Thirteen Sister.

Hearing that, Thirteen Sister felt reassured and laughed heartily.

After several years, she considered herself to know Chen Mo and Gao Jin fairly well.

Both are capable and loyal.

Most importantly, both have brains.

If an ordinary youngster were as combative as Chen Mo and Gao Jin, they'd already be flaunting their power everywhere, making a name for themselves.

"Where do you plan to hit?"

"Not sure yet, but most likely we'll take a territory in Wang Jiao."

"Sss—" Thirteen Sister inhaled a cold breath.

"Wang Jiao is Jingkun's territory, and the other Triad Societies aren't easy opponents. Why choose Wang Jiao?"

Chen Mo, of course, plans to take over Jingkun's territory after Jiang Tiansheng dries Jingkun out.

Of course, Chen Mo wouldn't tell Thirteen Sister this.

"I'm your junior, so I can't be far from you, sister.

Wang Jiao is close, just right for us to look out for each other, so that if I'm not around, sister won't be driven out of Bolan Street someday!"

Chen Mo smiled and joked.

"Damn, you underestimate me! My reputation as Thirteen Sister of Bolan Street was earned, you know!"

Thirteen Sister pretended to be angry, but of course she knew Chen Mo was joking.

"You, as my junior, want to go out and make a name; I, as the boss, can't stay silent either.

If you lack people or money, tell me later; I'll definitely support you."

Thirteen Sister is Thirteen Sister; when it comes to loyalty, no one surpasses her.

"Then thank you first, sister, but for now the money seems sufficient; if I need anything I'll definitely ask you, sister!"

Chen Mo got out of the car at the entrance of Chinatown Nightclub, watched Thirteen Sister leave, then returned to his office.

Not long after, Gao Jin returned.

"Mo Ge, the guys below reported that Da B and the others have already gone back to Causeway Bay. From what they said, Chen Hao Nan and his crew seem quite excited."

"Looks like they received some mission from Jiang Tiansheng.

You idiots! Keep a close eye on Chen Hao Nan and his group these days, see what they're planning."

It's no wonder Chen Mo calls them fools; a Dragon Head's private assignment differs from a Triad Society task, and even if done well it doesn't count as merit.

I don't know why Chen Hao Nan and his crew are so excited.

Chen Mo was basically certain now that Chen Hao Nan and his crew were preparing to take out Ba Bi.

Although Ba Bi hadn't joined any major Triad Society, he was a downstream demolition crew for Jingkun's noodle sales, relying on Jingkun's support, and also had some turf in Wang Jiao, even running a loan company.

Chen Mo had no intention of sabotaging Chen Hao Nan and his crew's mission.

But he planned to borrow a sum of money from Ba Bi before Ba Bi died.

Then, once Ba Bi was dead, the debt would die with him, and Chen Mo would get the money for free.

Sure enough, before three days had passed, the underling below sent back the definite news.

"Mo Ge, Chen Hao Nan and his crew have been inquiring about Ba Bi's whereabouts these past few days, and Shan Ji has prepared quite a few weapons; they're likely going to move against Ba Bi."

"Good, well done."

Chen Mo casually pulled out a Big Gold Ox and tossed it to the underling.

"A Jin, you watch the venue first; I'm going out for a bit."

It was just past noon, and Chen Mo wasn't in a hurry either; he drove his own Mazda to Wang Jiao alone.

Upon arriving at Ba Bi's loan company, Chen Mo openly identified himself and had the underling lead him to Ba Bi's office.

"Ba Bi bro, long time no see!"

Although Chen Mo wasn't close with Ba Bi, they did know each other.

Before, Ba Bi had tried several times to unload goods at Chen Mo's venue, but Chen Mo had refused each time.

"Damn, Chen Mo, what are you doing here?"

Ba Bi was somewhat surprised to see Chen Mo come.

"Saying that, coming to your loan company — obviously to borrow money; what else, to have tea?"

Chen Mo plopped down opposite Ba Bi without a hint of politeness.

He was now a Red Pole in the Triad Society, so he naturally had to put on some airs.

"You're short on cash? Your nightclub makes more money than my whole loan company; why do you still need to borrow?"

As for the silence, Ba Bi simply didn't believe it.

"Ba Bi bro, that's an amateur thing to say — who doesn't need money somewhere? The nightclub's income is a bit slow; I'm preparing to start a business and need capital."

Chen Mo offered a somewhat plausible reason.

"How much do you plan to borrow?"

"Twenty million!"

"Holy shit! Are you crazy or am I? Look at me — do I look like I have twenty million?"