Chapter 290

After seeing a few people finish their business talk, Bo Shu looked at Tian Hong and said, "I will vacate the position of Ritual Hall chief; Tian Hong, you find your own replacement—this post is yours to decide."

"Bo Shu, no——"

Bo Shu interrupted Tian Hong's words, smiling and said, "After I step down, I'll move to Xi Gong to live, and from now on I'll follow A Xin, becoming an elder of the Prosperity Development Mountain Ritual Hall."

"Now Prosperity Development Mountain is just an empty shell; I'll do odd jobs for A Xin."

"If you feel there's no suitable candidate, give Ji Ge a chance; now you are the Dragon Head of Thus line: Prosperity, the actual power Dragon Head, and others cannot interfere in these matters."

"The Ritual Hall and Criminal Hall are a Dragon Head's personal domain; do as you wish."

Tian Hong clasped his fists toward Bo Shu, smiling and said, "Bo Shu, if you speak up, I'll definitely give you face, but if Ji Ge is unreasonable, you know my temper."

"My Big Brother will give him face, but if he tries to be slippery with me here, he'll bear the consequences himself."

Bo Shu replied, "Tian Hong, having this opportunity is already good enough; I also know I've been talkative."

Tian Hong quickly waved his hands, smiling and said, "Bo Shu, it's okay not to give others face, but based on your relationship with my Big Brother, I must give you face."

"From now on, hand over the Ritual Hall to Ji Ge; he's familiar with the gang rules and can take over easily. Bo Shu, just relax and go to Xi Gong to enjoy your retirement."

Li Xin just watched Tian Hong handle the few people, and finally nodded in satisfaction.

Indeed, there's progress!

No longer that person who only knows how to draw a sword—a brute!

Li Xin saw the mood was about right, then spoke: "Tian Hong, if you have any matters in the future, consult Mr. Jiang more—after all, he's the one who brought Thus line: Prosperity to its present height."

"Even a few words from Mr. Jiang will benefit you endlessly."

"Although I, Big Brother, have stepped back from Thus line: Prosperity, I and Mr. Jiang will still attend to its affairs; if you can't cope, just speak up."

"If you need money, I'll give it; if you need people, I'll beat you up. A Dragon Head who lacks the ability to judge people should hurry back and be my lackey, not bring disaster to Thus line: Prosperity."

Jiang Tian Sheng saw Li Xin's words were a bit heavy, and quickly said, "Tian Hong, go ahead and do it; we've got your back, don't be afraid of trouble—we'll cover for you."

"Over the next two days, follow me and I'll introduce you to Thus line: Prosperity's connections; these will be useful for you in the future."

Li Xin then showed a smile—what's the use of giving the Criminal Hall a chicken feather?

Does Tian Hong lack that bit of manpower?

Tian Hong doesn't, but his Big Brother does!

Use it as you like!

Thus line: Prosperity's decades of connections—that's what Tian Hong needs.

Li Xin only then looked satisfied, gazing at Tian Hong and said, "When doing things, don't go overboard; if you can leave someone a way out, don't deal a fatal blow."

"If you can't leave a way out, then eradicate the root completely—don't leave future trouble."

Tian Hong earnestly replied, "Big Brother, I'm just learning your way of doing things; if there isn't too great a conflict, I won't carry things to extremes."

"Rest assured, I still have Hua She and A Ye helping me—no problem."

After everything was laid out, the few people then rose and headed toward Having Backbone.

……

Bay Police Station.

Chief Inspector Xiang Rong of the Anti-Triad Unit, hearing his subordinates report that Thus line: Prosperity was holding a large-scale gathering at Having Backbone, asked whether he should go over to have a look.

As a die-hard confidant of Chief Superintendent Huang, Xiang Rong knew Li Xin and A Tou had a good relationship, but he didn't know the specifics.

He picked up his coffee cup, took a sip, looked at his subordinate officers, and said, "This time I just need to bring two people over."

"Thus line: Prosperity is law-abiding; we shouldn't make our relations too tense either."

That officer smiled and replied, "A Tou is right; Thus line: Prosperity is now quite law-abiding, reducing our burden considerably."

Xiang Rong tidied his attire and said, "Go call two idle brothers, and we'll set out."

……

Bay Having Backbone Restaurant.

As the deputy head of Thus line: Prosperity's Ritual Hall, Ji Ge was hosting the Thus line: Prosperity's Leaders and those big bases that had come over.

"Fire Ox, hurry in and give Fei Quan and Da Tou a hand."

Fire Ox teased, "Ji Ge, you're being so proactive—are you trying to leave a good impression for the new Dragon Head?"

"What are you saying?! What's my relationship with A Xin? Even if Tian Hong takes over, could he cause me trouble? Impossible!"

Fire Ox saw Ji Ge being stubborn as a dead duck's beak, and didn't provoke him.

He whispered in his ear, "Be careful—now many idle big bases take a dislike to you; don't bring trouble on yourself."

Ji Ge nodded, knowing the reason; he'd made a bad start, and later those big bases would want to move up.

The difficulty has increased a lot!

A motorcade drove toward Having Backbone and stopped at its entrance.

Jiang Tian Sheng got out of the first vehicle, and behind him Li Xin and Bo Shu also got out; they were hitching a ride.

The meaning is obvious: Mr. Jiang has stepped down, and they are still the 'hum and ha' generals, with no difference!

Nobody will say the tea has gone cold; as long as the 'hum and ha' generals aren't defeated, Mr. Jiang is safe and sound.

Mainly Li Xin goes 'hum!' and Bo Shu goes 'ha!', the division is reasonable!!

"Mr. Jiang, Mr. Li."

"Mr. Jiang, Mr. Li."

The members of Thus line: Prosperity near the restaurant all received the news: today Mr. Jiang steps down, and Brother Tian Hong succeeds as Dragon Head.

So none of them dare to call Li Xin 'Brother Xin' anymore, after all, they don't dare to call the Dragon Head's big brother 'Brother Xin'.

Jiang Tian Sheng waved at them with a smile, and Li Xin and Bo Shu followed behind him.

Very impressive!

Li Xin spotted Piao Hu in the crowd and waved at him.

When he came near, Li Xin pointed at the surrounding crowd and said: "Piaohu, between us brothers, I won't stand on ceremony with you; today is a big day for Heaven Rainbow."

You are my brother; entertain these outside brothers well, and you will represent me in front of them, making sure the brothers drink well.

Piaohu heard these words, his face flushed red; what is this?

This is the face of the martial world; Brother Xin, even now, hasn't forgotten his old brothers!

He glanced at Jiang Tian Sheng, patted his chest, and said: "Mr. Jiang, Brother Xin, rest assured, I'll handle this; no problem."

What's no problem?

Hearing the question, Piaohu turned his head and saw Taizi.

He said with a smile: "Big Brother, Brother Xin gave me some tasks; I'm not just showing my resolve!"

Taizi smiled and said: "Then do the job well; A Xin is my blood brother, and Heaven Rainbow counts as our fellow sect, so don't lose face."

Piaohu said: "Big Brother, no need for you to say that; Brother Xin's disciples are my blood brothers, impossible to make a mistake!"

Taizi nodded, came to Jiang Tian Sheng's side, and said: "Mr. Jiang, let's go inside; it's too noisy outside."

Jiang Tian Sheng felt somewhat emotional; damn, having stepped down, he felt he had gained even more popular support than when in office, even the unruly Taizi.

Toward him, everyone was respectful and reverent, better than before.

(Small black room service, not done! With illustration.)