Chapter 271

The spirited restaurant was especially lively today, with the heads of all major societies in Gangdao gathered together.

Inside each private room, voices buzzed, smoke swirled, people gathered in small groups, whispering or laughing loudly, all exchanging information.

"I heard that lately Kowloon City has been unsettled; a new society has popped up, seizing a lot of territory."

A middle-aged man in a black suit and glasses said.

"Yeah, I heard that too. It seems to be called the United Victory Gang and is quite arrogant."

A fat guy beside him chimed in.

"Hmph, just a bunch of petty thugs; they won't amount to anything."

A fierce-looking bald-headed man said dismissively.

"You can't say that; nowadays young people aren't to be trifled with!"

An old man in a white jacket with a kind face said; he looked quite amiable, nothing like a jianghu big brother.

The old man's words hinted at something; without stating it outright, he slipped in a remark.

"No matter what, we must be careful; we can't compare with Prosperity, United Victory, and Dragon City Gang." a woman in a black suit said.

Everyone nodded in agreement with Wang Fengyi's words; their few houses indeed couldn't match those major societies.

Even compared to the Dragon City Gang they fall short, because the people of the walled city are fierce!

Famed for not fearing death!

These people are the heads of mid-sized societies that hold turf in Kowloon City.

Then a waiter approached and said, "Gentlemen, please proceed to the banquet hall; the meeting will start shortly."

Everyone rose and headed to the banquet hall; this cannot be delayed.

Jiang Tian Sheng stood on the stage, looking down at the crowd, his heart filled with heroic ambition; he was today's protagonist.

Now these Gangdao jianghu big brothers all have to listen to his speech, and they can't help feeling moved; A Xin truly is his lucky star!

He involuntarily recalled the days when he first took over as dragon head, having gone through those storms; his heart couldn't help but feel a bit proud!

Jiang Tian Sheng took a deep breath, then slowly opened his mouth and said, "Uncles and brothers, we have gathered here today to establish a rule for Gangdao jianghu."

"If the water rooms don't follow the rules and don't touch legitimate businesses, that is Gangdao jianghu's unwritten rule; the water rooms have set a bad precedent."

"Although the water rooms received due punishment, this matter cannot be left unguarded."

"If we don't set this rule down, we will all suffer losses later; that's why I shamelessly convened this meeting."

In Gangdao jianghu, there has always existed an "unwritten rule"; these rules, though not formally stipulated, are a tacit understanding among jianghu people.

However, today there is a new rule that is to be established openly.

"Jianghu people must not interfere with each other's legitimate businesses"; the appearance of this new rule drew applause from the seated jianghu big brothers.

Hmm! They are all beneficiaries; how much legitimate business can those mid-to-low-level gangsters possibly have?

Even if they have any, it's pitifully little!

The big profits are all in the hands of the various dragon-head seat-holders; they will surely support it.

Seeing the atmosphere was good, Jiang Tian Sheng continued, "Establishing this rule is a protection for legitimate businesses and also a maintenance of jianghu order."

"Otherwise, if we bring jianghu grudges onto legitimate businesses, what business would anyone still be doing?"

"Don't play around anymore!"

Actually this is just finding an excuse; later whoever breaks the rule can retaliate by any means, and others cannot criticize.

Some jianghu people will secretly not observe this rule, still striking at legitimate businesses, as long as they can bear the consequences.

Those who mix in society rarely talk about rules!

Jiang Tian Sheng's words had just fallen.

The Number Gang's Ge Tai Zi loudly exclaimed, "Good! A Sheng said it well; as Mountain Chief of Hongmen Hongfa Mountain, the Number Gang supports this proposal; henceforth the jianghu will mutually respect."

The Mountain Chief of Hongfa Mountain is indeed Ge Tai Zi, while Jiang Tian Sheng is the incense chief; yet both sides claim to be orthodox.

Over this matter, the two sides have quarrelled a lot; those who mix in society always seek a good background to boost their status.

Upon hearing Ge Tai Zi say that, Jiang Tian Sheng felt annoyed!

If it were another occasion, he would definitely have to argue with Ge Tai Zi!

Not today!

Jiang Tian Sheng pinched his nose and endured!

He spoke: "Hongfa Mountain Prosperity, Number Gang, agree to this decision; what is the opinion of Taiping Mountain Xinji?"

Jiang Tian Sheng is not one to suffer loss without retaliation; here he reclaimed face, directly placing Prosperity ahead of the Number Gang.

Taiping Mountain's Mountain Chief, the Four-Eyed Dragon Xu Yan, is still studying in prison; as Taiping Mountain's representative, Xu Bo spoke.

"Hongmen Taiping Mountain agrees to this decision; henceforth anyone who breaks the rule will not be tolerated by Gangdao jianghu."

Jiang Tian Sheng smiled and asked, "Dragon-head seat-holders, two major mountain chiefs have agreed to this decision; what is the opinion of the 'He' faction?"

"Mr. Jiang, you call the shots; we of the He faction have no objections, so it's set as such."

"This rule benefits everyone; nobody will oppose it."

Hongmen's Harmony Union Diagram mountain chief, the person in charge Sha Lao Tai, responded.

These He factions in Gangdao basically all have some connection with them.

As the notary, Li Xin rose and moved to the front row, first offering a clasped-fist salute to Ge Tai Zi, Xu Bo, and Sha Lao Tai.

Today they represent their respective mountain chiefs; this courtesy cannot be omitted.

Only then did he come onto the stage, and Jiang Tian Sheng made way for him.

Li Xin always handles details meticulously; arriving at the microphone, he clasped his hands and said, "Hongmen's tenth row youngest, White Paper Fan Li Xin, I greet you all, brothers!"

Upon hearing Li Xin's self-introduction, everyone in the hall showed a smile.

"As today's notary, I, A Xin, feel somewhat overwhelmed, but having been honored by the various major societies of jianghu, I have no choice but to accept."

Starting today, people of the Gangdao underworld cannot, because of underworld disputes, take action against the legitimate businesses of each faction.

Those who violate will be collectively punished!

As a notary, I, A Xin, will not stand by; whoever dares to break the rules, the water room will be their fate.

Regardless of whether it's done, we have to say the formalities; not many fools will take it seriously.

If someone really comes to him, then it depends on whether their sincerity is enough.

"A Xin! You are the leader, Yi Hai supports you; whoever doesn't comply is not proper to our Yi Hai, Yi Hai will lend troops to you!"

Chai Shu spoke first in support of Li Xin, and made a promise; from now on, Li Xin can borrow troops from Yi Hai.

The Dong Xing gang's leader, Camel, gave Chai Shu a glance, and let this old fool jump the queue—how much has Yi Hai eaten, damn it?

Still not full?

Camel also quickly followed and said: "Correct, A Xin, as a notary, you have the right to uphold this rule; our Dong Xing will contribute money if money is needed, contribute people if people are needed."

Xu Bo laughed and said: "A Xin! Xin Ji supports you, go ahead; when you speak, Xin Ji will definitely give face."

Hao Ma Bang's Ge Tai Zi finally spoke, opening his mouth: "A Xin! Your relationship with our Hao Ma Bang is deep; many word-pile leaders are your brothers and friends."

"No problem, when you can make use of our Hao Ma Bang, just speak up."

Others are easy to persuade; Beard Courage might have some different opinions.

Sitting in a chair, hearing Ge Tai Zi's words, he furrowed his brows tightly.

His mood is not very good!

If it weren't for Pu Jie Xin's instructions, he would have shaved his beard!

San Lian She's Blue Whale, rubbing his big bald head, spoke loudly: "A Xin is my close brother; San Lian She you can use as you wish; if you can pass the test, I will immediately step down and give you the dragon head position."

Li Xin rolled his eyes, this old slickster again! Is this something that can be said in public?