Chapter 184

This funeral proceeded in a twisted manner; first the police caused trouble, then a light rain started.

The mourners quickly dispersed, and Li Xin followed Jiang Tian Sheng to his villa.

He took a shower in the bathroom and put on the clothes Jiang Tian Sheng had prepared for him.

After brewing hot tea, the two finally began to discuss the matter concerning Kwun Tong Ah Chao.

Jiang Tian Sheng picked up a cigar, offered it to Li Xin, who didn't take it but instead took out a Red Wan.

He gestured to Jiang Tian Sheng, smiling and said, "I'm not used to smoking cigars; Red Wan is more comfortable for me."

Jiang Tian Sheng took a sip of tea, lit the cigar, then said, "You still need to learn to smoke it; when you go out to discuss business, everyone smokes this thing."

Li Xin said nonchalantly, "Mr. Jiang, then it'll depend on ability; if one day I become the richest person on Gangdao,"

"people will say, 'Mr. Li smokes Red Wan, truly tasteful; they'll have to join me in smoking it.'"

Jiang Tian Sheng laughed and scolded, "You little street punk really dare to dream—richest on Hong Kong Island? I think you'll be lucky to be the richest in Xi Gong."

Li Xin immediately replied, "Mr. Jiang, you really shouldn't say that; I am indeed the richest person in Xi Gong now, and no one there dares to contest that position."

Hearing this, Jiang Tian Sheng was both amused and exasperated; looking at his demeanor, he was quite proud!

In a poor, remote area, what's the worth of being a tycoon?

We can't keep chatting about this; let's get down to business. He asked, "What do you think—can we establish another hall for Thus line: Prosperity in any other district?"

Li Xin thought it over; there wasn't really a suitable place—either it lacked profit or it was too chaotic.

Suddenly his eyes lit up, and he said, "Mr. Jiang, if you want to keep the number of Thus line: Leader even, we could establish a hall on Ao Island."

You know Ah Xing—he's managed Ao Island in an orderly fashion all this time, with no oversight.

Furthermore, his votes are firmly in our hands, so we needn't fear losing control—what do you think?

Jiang Tian Sheng thought carefully and agreed it would work; for others, he lacked full confidence.

But A Xin—I know him too well; even if we gave him the dragon-head position now, he wouldn't take it.

It's unnecessary!

Actual ability matters far more than empty fame; A Xin's ability needs no saying, and that dragon-head post is just a burden—taking it would only make it harder to extricate oneself.

Establishing a hall on Ao Island is indeed feasible; that bloc of votes will definitely support him.

Upon realizing this, he pointed a finger at Li Xin, smiling and said, "You really are my strategist; this plan is good, and at the next meeting I'll have Brother Bo mention it."

I also want to promote Ah Chao to a Thus line: Leader position; that way our Thus line: Prosperity will have sixteen Thus line: Leader.

Our Thus line: Prosperity is really thriving! Look at other gangs: big ones have the Five Tigers and Ten Heroes, second-rate ones have the Ten Heroes, and small ones have the Five Tigers.

None of them can match the imposing presence of our Thus line: Prosperity's sixteen Thus line: Leader; they're simply inferior.

Li Xin was speechless; indeed, what with the New Records' Five Tigers and Ten Heroes, Eastern Prosperity's Five Tigers and Water Spirit's Ten Heroes, the Righteous Sea still has Ten Heroes, and Victory Union has the Seven Stars.

Jackals, wolves, tigers, leopards—all are beasts!

When Jiang Tian Sheng said he was the strategist, the comment was automatically filtered out, as if he hadn't heard it.

Li Xin thought it over and then told Jiang Tian Sheng his speculation.

After hearing Li Xin's retelling, Jiang Tian Sheng fell into deep thought for a long while.

He said in a low voice, "Your speculation should be correct; now the New Records have no time to linger with Eastern Prosperity, and they will surely seize this opportunity to expand their sales territory."

The target could very well be these few lucrative districts; we really can't be careless.

I know that woman Water Spirit; she's the type who will use any means to achieve her goals.

No matter what methods she employs, I wouldn't be too surprised—the saying 'the most venomous heart belongs to a woman' refers to her!

Li Xin didn't care what kind of person Water Spirit was, let alone that she used to be Jiang Tian Sheng's old lover.

Even if she is his current wife, if she dares to use tactics against Li Xin, she deserves to die just the same.

No one is exempt!

Li Xin can befriend anyone, as long as they don't threaten him—no one can succeed otherwise.

After finishing the conversation, he left Jiang Tian Sheng's villa, and it was already getting late.

He directly had Jianguo drive him to Ho Min's place in Causeway Bay, where he stayed for the night.

……

Yuen Long in the New Territories.

Water Spirit sat on the sofa, wearing a high-slit cheongsam, with her legs crossed, her thighs long and slender.

This woman is also a legend; in her youth, Water Spirit used her wit and charm to hook up with Luo Zhengwu, gradually rising to become the secondary consort of Luo Zhengwu of Eastern Prosperity.

She was also Jiang Zhen's woman, and she had an affair with Jiang Tian Sheng; especially toward older men, she possesses a deadly attraction—she's practically a real-life version of the Old Man's Joy.

After Luo Zhengwu's death, Water Spirit aided his son Luo Tuo, becoming the dragon head of Eastern Prosperity, while Water Spirit herself took the position of Second Route Marshal.

This woman is complicated; if you say she has ambition—yes, she also assisted Luo Tuo in ascending to the dragon head.

If you say she lacks ambition—no, her subordinates are also very strong; she's a contradictory figure, and her Water Spirit Ten Heroes are all formidable.

In the room were three more people from the Water Spirit Ten Heroes: Sihai, Hengmei, and Jiumi.

Jiu Mei is Ling's secretary, personal bodyguard, and also one of Shui Ling's disciples; she is extremely beautiful and clever, making her very popular in East Prosperity.

Si Hai and Heng Mei, these two guys, both have designs on Shui Ling, and their gazes at her are very fervent.

Shui Ling held a cigarette between her fingers, paying no heed to their gazes; she'd seen such looks many times and knew what they were thinking.

A smile touched her lips as she looked at Si Hai and asked, 'Where are you planning to start?'

Si Hai withdrew his greedy gaze and replied, 'Bolanjie and Oil Sesame Ground.'

Jiu Mei asked, puzzled, 'Isn't Da Dong's strength in Bolanjie insufficient? And Oil Sesame Ground is even more a mix of dragons and snakes.'

'Why not pick a good place to start? I think Copper Gong Bay would be fine.'

'Besides Luo Tianhong of Prosperity, other gangs all have a chance to take it.'

'Moreover, as long as we seize Copper Gong Bay's territory, we can use it as a springboard to advance onto the main island.'

Heng Mei coldly asked: "Advancing onto this island, is anyone lending a hand? Will Prosperity watch us East Prosperity go in?"

Jiu Mei retorted: "Xiao Mian Hu went to West Ring to cause trouble; didn't Prosperity also have no reaction? How do you know we definitely can't get in?"

"Even that little dwarf Xiao Mian Hu can accomplish this; will we not be able to do it?"

Shui Ling raised her hand, took a puff of a cigarette, and her sensual red lips exhaled smoke.

This action made Si Hai and Heng Mei tremble as they watched, truly alluring!

Shui Ling said: "Then do as you, Si Hai, think; entering this island is not easy now, and Xiao Mian Hu will soon suffer."

"I understand Jiang Tian Sheng; this person either does nothing, or if he does, he does it absolutely. Let Xiao Mian Hu draw your fire."

"You should quickly seize more territory in Oil Point Prosper, don't drag it out too long, otherwise there will be too many changes."

After Si Hai and the other left, Jiu Mei asked puzzled: "Master, you said Xiao Mian Hu would be in danger? Shouldn't we at least greet him?"

"Life and death are fated; wealth and honor are from heaven!"

Shui Ling replied coldly.