Chapter 39: Shoushan Foundation

In the villa, Zhu Sihai walked in the lead, guiding the way, while Chen Shoushan and Ye Feng followed behind.

Lao Zhu, you've come! This is the person in charge, Chen, right? Indeed, he looks dignified and impressive!

A man about forty or fifty years old walked out with a beaming smile, and upon seeing Chen Shoushan his eyes lit up instantly.

Boss Chen, you flatter me!

Chen Shoushan smiled and nodded, while Zhu Sihai also had no intention to speak; to flatter others in front of the leader—isn't that just not wanting to get along?

Come on, let's go inside and talk.

Chen Ruhai also spoke directly without pleasantries.

Chen Ruhai personally led everyone to the restaurant and they took their seats.

I have to say, the person in charge Chen is truly different from the other persons in charge!

As soon as Chen Ruhai sat down, he sighed and said.

Boss Chen, have you met any other persons in charge?

Chen Shoushan smiled in a novel way and asked.

When you enter this circle, you naturally need to know some friends; nowadays, just having money isn't enough to protect one's family.

Chen Ruhai also spoke bluntly.

What Boss Chen said is also true.

Chen Shoushan smiled and nodded, after which the scene fell into silence, with no one speaking.

Zhu Sihai actually wanted to speak up to liven the atmosphere, but seeing Chen Shoushan's beaming face, he dared not speak up; he didn't know why, although Chen Shoushan seemed approachable, Zhu Sihai still felt a bit afraid of him.

During this time, Chen Ruhai glanced at Zhu Sihai a few times, but Zhu Sihai pretended not to notice.

After a while, the dishes were slowly served; Chen Shoushan had no intention to speak, anyway Chen Ruhai still wanted to continue his endeavors in Dahe City, so he definitely needed to maintain a good relationship with Chen Shoushan.

Not to mention using the headquarters' influence—even if the Dahe City Public Security Bureau intervened, Chen Ruhai couldn't handle it; although Chen Shoushan hoped to gain the support of local magnates, he didn't necessarily need Chen Ruhai.

After all, Chen Ruhai was the first to speak: "Person in charge Chen, I'll speak plainly—I hope to become friends with you."

Seeing Chen Shoushan merely smile and look at him without speaking, Chen Ruhai had no choice but to continue: "Times have changed; I just want to bring my family to live well. I hope you'll do me a favor—turn a blind eye."

Friends help each other; I naturally won't mind having many friends, but I hope my friends can also give me some support.

Chen Shoushan finally spoke, smiling.

Zhu Sihai on the other side couldn't sit still—was this something he could hear?

"Person in charge Chen, Boss Chen, I suddenly remembered my car might not be parked properly—I'll go park it?"

Zhu Sihai asked cautiously.

"Then I'll go too—remember to call me when we eat."

Ye Feng said with a bored expression.

He didn't care either; in his view, no matter how wealthy Chen Ruhai was, he was just an ordinary person, yet he dared to set conditions? Truly clueless about life and death—he only stayed silent out of respect for Chen Shoushan's face.

After Zhu Sihai and the other left, Chen Ruhai continued: "I don't know what kind of support the person in charge Chen needs."

"I hope to establish a foundation to provide livelihood security for Dahe City citizens or public security officers who are inadvertently involved in supernatural incidents."

Chen Shoushan spoke.

??

Chen Ruhai frowned tightly—not because Chen Shoushan's demand was too difficult, but because he couldn't understand Chen Shoushan's intention.

If this foundation were used to collect gold and build safe houses, Chen Ruhai wouldn't be too surprised, but using it to subsidize whatever citizens and public security officers—what good is that? Isn't that just wasting everyone's wealth?

"Is Boss Chen finding it difficult?"

Chen Shoushan looked at the silent Chen Ruhai, smiled, and asked.

"No, it's not difficult—just some unexpected things…"

Chen Ruhai hurriedly explained.

"I don't know—when will the person in charge Chen's foundation be established? I will definitely be the first to join."

Chen Ruhai patted his chest and promised.

"Why not let Boss Chen you run the foundation? By the way, members must pay an entry fee of one hundred million, and I hope all bosses in Dahe City with assets over one hundred million join this foundation. Also, I want this foundation to be named after me—Shoushan Foundation."

Chen Shoushan spoke these domineering words with a beaming smile—indeed, it was forced collection of protection money.

Chen Ruhai's face changed; he was shocked that Chen Shoushan's appetite was too big. He didn't mind, just playing house with Chen Shoushan, but others wouldn't go along with Chen Shoushan's antics.

In a small city like Dahe City, one hundred million is no small sum for the other wealthy people there; moreover, if the Shoushan Foundation used the money to build a few safe houses or purchase some gold, perhaps the other rich would grit their teeth and pay.

But spending money on such pointless things—others wouldn't agree, and it seems Chen Shoushan wants to make himself do this offense‑causing task—isn't that bullying honest people?

Looking at the silent Chen Ruhai, Chen Shoushan's smile began to fade, and he spoke expressionlessly: "Friends don't act like that—shirking a little matter isn't what friends do."

Chen Ruhai looked at the expressionless Chen Shoushan and suddenly felt some pressure; having experienced great storms himself, he actually felt pressure in front of Chen Shoushan.

He suddenly regretted inviting Chen Shoushan today, but since he came, Chen Ruhai didn't want to part unhappily, so he steeled himself and said: "Person in charge Chen, this truly isn't me shirking—it's really that my influence is limited; others may not buy my favor."

"How about this? I'll contribute five hundred million—let's leave this to Bureau Chief Zhu. Bureau Chief Zhu often chats and laughs with Dahe City's wealthy folks; I'm sure having him take the lead will get twice the result with half the effort."

Chen Ruhai directly shoved Zhu Sihai forward—'Ma de', this dead fat pig is usually quick when taking money, but runs away at critical moments.

"Hehe, fine—let Boss Chen and Bureau Chief Zhu handle this together. Don't worry, it won't be hard on you; if they don't want to join, just forget it—give me a list later."

Chen Shoushan also grew tired of arguing with Chen Ruhai and simply dictated the decision in an overbearing way.

Perhaps also influenced by his past life, Chen Shoushan's thoughts are similar to Ye Feng's—an ordinary person actually dares to negotiate terms with him, just based on those few guns?

"That's fine—I'll do my best."

Chen Ruhai looked at the impatient Chen Shoushan and couldn't help but wryly smile.

It seems a flood dragon has come to Dahe City, and I myself have actively invited the wolf into the house—but since it's come to this, Chen Ruhai has accepted it; at most he'll offend a few people, who knows, maybe one day his whole family will suddenly die violently, so why worry about giving offense?

"Boss Chen, don't have any objections—as long as we're in Dahe City, any member of the foundation can come to me for anything, including supernatural incidents."

Chen Shoushan saw Chen Ruhai's agreement, and a smile reappeared on his face.

He didn't create this Foundation merely to help citizens; his purpose was to get his name into the public eye.

The core rule for portraying a Sequence Nine Lawyer: align with the rules, and actively use the rules to profit for oneself.

The core rule for portraying a Sequence Eight Barbarian: despise all laws and regulations.

The core rule for portraying a Sequence Seven Briber: within the established rules, obtain the maximum gain with the minimum cost.

The core rule for portraying a Sequence Six Corrupted Baron: change the rules so that the rules serve oneself.

He isn't worried about digesting the magic potion; as Chen Shoushan, he now holds a high position, so the conditions for this digestion aren't difficult—just follow the steps. This Foundation was prepared for his own advancement to demigod and even further to angel.

The promotion ritual for a Sequence Four Fallen Count is: one must personally organize a grand chaos, then have those amidst the chaos trust and feel grateful, taking the magic potion in that emotional state—note that the greater the chaos, the better the effect.

Moreover, the existence of the Foundation is undoubtedly the best way to gain trust and gratitude, and it is a Foundation named after Chen Shoushan.

Aside from the Barbarian, all the portrayal rules and promotion conditions are my own ideas; if anyone has better ideas, feel free to propose them, of course if something feels off you can also mention it, or even the portrayal and promotion for higher Sequences.

(End of chapter)