Chapter 69: Chen Mo's Big Gift

Before dinner time, Chen Mo went early to Thirteen Sister's place, preparing to meet her first.

Coincidentally, Han Bin and Konglong were also there.

"Thirteen Sister, Brother Han, Brother Kong," Chen Mo greeted the three and sat beside Thirteen Sister.

"Ah Mo, you came?" Han Bin looked at Chen Mo, somewhat surprised.

Jingkun had invited them to eat, but hadn't invited Chen Mo.

"Ah Mo is the one I invited. I want him to help us strategize a bit. Jingkun acted so quickly, I'm not sure what to do." Thirteen Sister said.

Hearing Thirteen Sister say that, Han Bin nodded: "That's right, Ah Mo is sharp, it'd be good to have him help us strategize."

"Ah Mo, if Jingkun is going to show down with Jiang Tiansheng, which side should we take?"

Han Bin is also sharp; when Jingkun invited him to eat, he already guessed what Jingkun intended.

However, regarding how to face Jingkun, he still wasn't sure.

Chen Mo smiled: "Brother Han, in my opinion, as long as Jingkun's demands aren't too excessive, we can agree to them."

Han Bin said in surprise: "Do you think Jingkun can beat Jiang Tiansheng?"

Chen Mo shook his head: "We can't beat him. But that doesn't stop us from getting benefits from Jingkun."

Han Bin looked hesitant: "What about Jiang Tiansheng's side?"

Chen Mo spread his hands: "Jiang Tiansheng hasn't given us any benefits, so why would we side with him?"

Han Bin shook his head: "I'm not saying that; I'm worried that if Jingkun doesn't defeat Jiang Tiansheng, Jiang Tiansheng will cause trouble for us."

In Han Bin's impression, Jiang Tiansheng is absolutely not a generous person.

Chen Mo said lightly: "Don't worry, Brother Han. Jingkun at least needs to win over more than half of the big bosses before he'll openly break with Jiang Tiansheng."

As long as we aren't the most conspicuous, we'll be fine.

That way, even if Jingkun ends up failing, Jiang Tiansheng can't do anything to us.

"The law doesn't punish the many; Jiang Tiansheng surely can't settle scores with half of the big bosses."

"Besides, with Jingkun's strength, it won't be easy for Jiang Tiansheng to win."

Thirteen Sister, off to the side, suddenly understood: "I get what you mean. You're saying we'll superficially agree with Jingkun, but actually adapt as we go, follow the crowd, right?"

"Exactly, that's what I think." Chen Mo gave Thirteen Sister a thumbs-up.

Han Bin also agreed: "Good idea."

After chatting a while longer, the four went together to the restaurant Jingkun had booked.

"Ah Mo, you came too?"

Seeing Chen Mo, Jingkun's eyes flashed a hint of displeasure, but he hid it well.

This time, what he wanted to discuss with Thirteen Sister and the others was highly secret.

For that, he didn't even bring a fire extinguisher.

I never expected Chen Mo to actually come.

Chen Mo smiled: "Brother Jingkun, for the matter of killing the fat dog, you helped me a lot, and I also want to find a chance to thank you."

Hearing from Thirteen Sister that Brother Jingkun invited me to eat, I came without being invited.

I actually brought Brother Jingkun a big gift.

"What big gift, not big gift. I didn't help you with anything either, just a little info on the fat dog—trivial. Hurry and sit."

Since Chen Mo came, there's no reason to drive him away.

Although Jingkun was a bit unhappy, he also accepted it with a smile.

After three rounds of drinks, Jingkun began to talk about the main topic.

"Thirteen Sister, Han Bin, what do you think of how Jiang Tiansheng is doing as Dragon Head?"

Han Bin put down his chopsticks, smiled: "Not bad. Although these past few years Great Prosperity hasn't seen major development, it's been stable, with no problems."

"I think his performance as Dragon Head is unqualified." Jingkun lit a cigar, wearing a mocking expression: "He's sat in the Dragon Head position for over ten years. The first few years were fine, our Great Prosperity developed quickly. But look at these past few years, the whole Great Prosperity has become a stagnant pool."

"Besides Ah Mo, Great Prosperity has produced a few talents and gained a few territories?"

"If you ask me, it's one lame soldier leading a nest of lame generals. Great Prosperity's poor development is largely Jiang Tiansheng's fault."

"I plan to run for Dragon Head; I don't know what you think."

Han Bin and Thirteen Sister exchanged a glance, then said: "Jingkun, if you want to contend for the Dragon Head position, by rights it's nothing to do with us. But I still want to advise you: that position isn't easy to win."

For Han Bin and the others, whatever benefits Jingkun offers to become a sacrificial head are less important than staying safe and stable.

Han Bin still wanted to try to dissuade Jingkun from the idea of contending for Dragon Head.

"I know this position isn't easy to contend for, but I must contend."

Jingkun raised his tone a bit.

"Jiang Tiansheng has already begun openly dealing with me; if I don't contend for this Dragon Head, sooner or later Jiang Tiansheng will have me killed."

"Besides, the Dragon Head of Great Prosperity ought to be elected every three years; Jiang Tiansheng has held the position long enough."

Thirteen Sister frowned and asked: "If you run for Dragon Head, will the other big bosses of Great Prosperity agree?"

"You don't need to worry about that; I just want to know what you think."

Jingkun stared at Han Bin and Thirteen Sister; as for Konglong, he's just there to make up the numbers—his opinion doesn't matter.

Han Bin and Thirteen Sister frowned, remained silent for a while; no one could tell how they'd decide.

Han Bin tapped his fingers on the table and said: "Whether you can beat Jiang Tiansheng is still unknown. If you fail to become Dragon Head, then us siding with you would be needlessly offending Jiang Tiansheng."

"Since I'm coming out to contend for Dragon Head, I'm fully confident. Otherwise I wouldn't have told you directly." Jingkun said confidently.

"Of course, I won't let you take on risk for nothing."

"Tomorrow, I'll have someone give each of you three million, as a token of my sincerity."

"And of course, after I become Dragon Head, there'll still be benefits for you."

Han Bin recalled what Shisan Mei had said earlier—'Go with the flow'—and said in a low voice: "Like this: besides us three, if you can still get three more votes, we three will vote for you."

If you can't win over the others, our three agreeing is useless.

Jingkun thought it over, nodded: "Okay, then it's settled."

Originally Jingkun planned to win over Han Bin and his group first, then go on to win over the other big bosses.

The conditions Han Bin proposed didn't conflict with his plan at all, so he naturally agreed.

Seeing that Jingkun and the others had finished their discussion, Chen Mo also spoke up.

"Since you've finished your business, Brother Kun, do you want to know what big gift I've prepared for you?"

Jingkun feigned surprise: "Oh? You say that, I definitely want to know."

Chen Mo smiled slightly, took out a stack of Jimi's business cards from his person, and handed them to Jingkun.

Jingkun took the business cards and looked at them; they were just ordinary cards, seven or eight of them all belonging to the same person, and he was instantly puzzled: "Ah Mo, what do you mean by this?"