Chapter 288

The ringing of the phone interrupted the conversation between Lans and Branch Director Bulu. Lans glanced at the phone and picked it up, "This is the Wanli Office."

"Mr. Lans?"

"I am Luo Jiefu!"

"I don't know how to say it; now I can't see those people from the family on the street. Did something happen?"

Luo Jiefu was a bit nervous.

Today he went around outside, but unexpectedly discovered that those people with red armbands who often appeared on the street had suddenly disappeared!

This surprised him greatly, although the Chamber of Commerce didn't deduct his money, even if they disappeared, he wouldn't have any losses.

But at this time, he was just like many people in the Empire District; they didn't want the Lans family to disappear.

In the half-year time since the Lans family appeared, it could be said to be the most comfortable time in the Empire District!

Although vicious cases occasionally happened, basically compared to before, they were much fewer.

No one was kidnapped and then their family blackmailed, no girls suddenly disappeared and could never be seen again, and robbers on the road basically couldn't be seen.

This was what a truly civilized city looked like; people were polite, no one used dirty words, and no one took weapons to make you take out your money.

Everything was so beautiful, beautiful to the point of making people feel a bit unrealistic!

The housing prices in the Empire District and the Port District and the Xilin District were the lowest in New Jincheng, but it was in this half-year.

Because of the excellent public security situation in the Empire District, the housing prices here had begun to show a significant rise; its price had reached the level of the Xigu District.

Many people thought that in another two years, perhaps the housing prices in the Empire District could touch the little tail of the housing prices in the Pulixiya District.

This was what people yearned for, as well as the Federation and Federation life in their cognition; everything had hope, everything had the possibility of realization.

But now, the person who maintained all this had disappeared!

Luo Jiefu and others were all asking what had happened. Fortunately, Lans's phone could still be dialed, and he called over at the first opportunity.

"Some things happened, Luo Jiefu, but you don't need to worry; we won't leave."

"Now you can't see them, it's just that we contracted our power to avoid being taken advantage of by our opponents."

"If you or others encounter trouble, you call again, and I will arrange for people to help you solve it."

"Tell the friends in the Chamber of Commerce not to run around recently; if there's nothing to do, it's best to stay near home and not go to other places."

"Especially at night, it's best to go back early to avoid accidents."

Luo Jiefu still wanted to ask more, but Lans didn't give him a chance to open his mouth, "That's it; I still have things to do."

He hung up the phone and shook his head slightly; this old man was a bit too sensitive.

Branch Director Bulu said interestingly from the side, "Lans, everyone loves you!"

No one would hate flattery; as long as the technique wasn't too bad, no one would hate it.

Lans wouldn't hate it either; if others say you are good, you can't say "I'm not good." This isn't right, and it doesn't fit the actual situation.

He raised his hand to signal Bulu to stop there, "Let's talk about our business."

"Bulu, can I trust you?"

Branch Director Bulu hurriedly nodded, "I am absolutely loyal, Lans!"

A smile appeared on Lans's face; since he got rid of John, Branch Director Bulu's performance had become even more naked.

However, this was within Lans's expectation; bowing to the strong is actually a smart way, and there was no conflict between him and Branch Director Bulu, but rather a good relationship.

When everyone is friends, you can be good and I can be good, but if you do things together, you must distinguish between superior and inferior.

Lans couldn't be below him, and he couldn't really be stupid enough to think that because he was a Branch Director, he should be on equal footing with Lans, or even a head higher than him.

So he expressed his stance directly, using the word "loyalty"!

Being loyal to love is a husband and wife.

Being loyal to friendship is a brother.

Being loyal to a career can only be a superior-subordinate relationship!

He opened the cigarette case and threw a cigar over; he caught it in a flurry, "The Five Great Families can no longer be counted on, and the two Councilors might also have encountered trouble. Bulu, do you know?"

"The 'Glory of the Locals' they have been promoting looks crumbling at this moment!"

"When the old rules are destroyed, it is when new rules appear."

Branch Director Bulu skillfully cut a small opening in the cigar and then used fire to roast the smoke. He was doing this seriously while thinking about the words Lans said.

He looked at Lans, "You mean..."

"Everyone is writing the rules of New Jincheng, and I want to too."

Branch Director Bulu was stunned for a moment and hurriedly put his attention back into his hands; he took the cigar away from the alcohol lamp.

This wasn't for his own consumption; it was prepared for Lans. Lans looked at him with a smile, and he returned the smile.

Lans reached out and picked up the cigar, leaned close to the flame, and took a puff. He used the cigar he was holding to point at Bulu, "Do you know what I like about you?"

He took another cigar for Bulu. This time Bulu got it for himself; while doing it, he said, "I'm not clear; maybe it's because I'm handsome?"

Both laughed out loud. Branch Director Bulu wasn't related to being handsome; an ordinary Federation middle-aged man, not tall, not strong, nothing special that could make people have a deep impression.

This was just his humor, which could also be considered a kind of reverse self-mockery.

After laughing for a while, Lans said his answer, "You can do multiple-choice questions."

Branch Director Bulu was a bit confused, "I don't understand very well."

Lans leaned on the sofa, "ABCD, multiple-choice questions, maybe the options are a bit fewer sometimes, sometimes a bit more. However, no matter how you choose, there will only be one correct answer."

"You can choose the right one; this is your advantage..."

He paused, "Chali has resigned, yet still wants to control the police force; I don't like his way of doing things."

"Tomorrow he will summon you all to have a meeting; I believe he will definitely say you need to unite. I don't like his way of doing things."

"Clearly the police force is a very powerful law enforcement department, but over these years, under Chali's control, what has the police force become?"

Lans spread his hands, a face full of disdain, "A group of dog-legged lackeys specifically for cleaning up messes for the Bay Area!"

"Whether they need to handle some things that aren't easy to handle, or need to solve some troubles of the workers, they will eventually push them to you."

"He has been a dog for too long, to the point of forgetting that he was originally a person, and also forgetting that only he is a dog."

"By the way, there's also Hunter."

"So I want to make some changes, let the police force become more powerful and more vibrant again, no longer anyone's dog-legged lackey, tool, but truly exert the role of the police force."

It sounds ridiculous; a gang leader tells a Branch Director that the police force should exert the role of executing justice. Perhaps this is the most absurd scene in this era.

But it is also the most interesting and wonderful scene in this era!

Branch Director Bulu listened seriously to what Lans said. He inhaled the cigar in small mouthfuls; actually, he didn't often consume cigars, not because he couldn't afford to consume them, but because he couldn't experience the fun of the bosses!

Because compared to directly inhaling cigarettes into the lung lobes, this consumption process of stirring in the mouth and ending it was something he wasn't used to.

However, today, he experienced a little fun, based on better cigars.

Regarding how Chali does things, actually everyone has their own views, but no matter what, he is the Boss of the New Jincheng police system. Even if everyone knows he has a nickname of "Bay Area Hunting Dog," they still have to obey his management.

Those who didn't obey, everyone has already seen the results.

Most people couldn't endure the targeting and left the police force; some people weren't willing to leave, so they went to the most remote and worst places to do the most tiring work.

As for the worst ones, they had already disappeared silently.

Obedience is a habit; over ten-something years, everyone got used to it.

Lans suddenly mentioned wanting to make some changes now; Branch Director Bulu was clearly a bit moved. He held the cigar and inhaled a small mouthful; the change in taste in the front, middle, and back sections made him feel comfortable.

"How many police officers are there in New Jincheng?", Lans suddenly asked.

Branch Director Bulu was stunned for a moment and immediately said, "The official statistics are about nearly four thousand people."

"There are also some security officers, temporarily hired patrol police; adding them up, there are about ten thousand-something people."

Lans pursed his lips, "If I let these police officers' income double, do you think they will listen to me?"

Branch Director Bulu's first feeling after listening was that it was impossible!

This isn't dozens of police officers, hundreds of police officers; this is ten thousand police officers!

Even if the wages of those security officers and patrol police are relatively low, you still have to give thirty-five dollars or more; you can't let them do the most dangerous work and take wages that aren't as good as ordinary work.

And then there is a series of benefit and treatment problems; even for temporarily hired police, every month they can take away about forty-five dollars to fifty dollars or so from the city's finance.

Official police can take away about sixty dollars; this refers to including benefits and treatment, not saying pure cash.

The money the police station gets, only a small part is distributed to temporary workers, and most of the money is distributed to official workers and deposited into the small treasury.

Just calculating at an average of fifty-five dollars per person, this damn thing is also an expenditure of five hundred and fifty thousand every month!

He couldn't imagine what kind of astonishing expenditure this was!

Branch Director Bulu stared at him with wide eyes; he even felt a bit at a loss, not knowing where to put his hands, "I... this is an astonishing figure, Lans."

"You have to prepare at least six hundred thousand to let everyone's income double!"

Lans smiled very reservedly, "Bulu, do you know why those rich people in the Bay Area are always high above, while you—sorry, I didn't mean to say it like that—do you know why you are always stepped under their feet?"

Without waiting for Bulu to answer, Lans said, "Because you never know how much this city is worth!"

Lans's bar income every month is ten-something or twenty thousand; he hasn't continued to expand, and the price of liquor is still rising.

If you count his other income, currently thirty thousand a month, very stable; this is still in the Empire District.

What if he takes down more districts?

For example, the City Center with the strongest consumption power, Pulixiya, Starlight District, and even the Bay Area!

How much can he earn in a month?

Two million?

Or three million?

If you add other income, for example, casinos, for example... protecting those girls who are willing to degenerate, for example, smuggling, too many businesses!

How much money can he get every month?

He was startled when he calculated it himself; in this era where the average income is only forty-something dollars, a monthly income of one million seems like a very outrageous thing.

But thirty years ago, someone had one billion!

The world of wealth is always breathtaking; when you think ten billion thirty years ago was amazing, those kings in ancient times, those powerful ministers, which one of them wasn't rich enough to rival a nation?

Thinking about it this way, it seems... a monthly income of several million isn't very difficult?

No, in reality, this is a very difficult thing, because to do this, Lans needs to open bars all over the city, needs him to monopolize most of the profitable criminal businesses in New Jincheng.

Why is it criminal business, not legitimate business?

Because with his current small physique, it's still very troublesome if he really runs into those huge capital groups.

On the contrary, big capitalists aren't interested in this; this is why there is soil for criminal organizations to survive.

However, these are far away. At this time, Bulu was a bit scared by the confidence in Lans's words; he said he was very loyal to Lans, but on this issue, he was still a bit hesitant.

Lans looked at him, appreciating the expression of suspicion and uncertainty on his face; this is the best emotional management.

He was forcing himself to believe, but his reason and subconscious were resisting. Lans looked at his expression twitching constantly and couldn't help but laugh, "No need to be so tangled, Bulu."

"What I can guarantee is that it won't be long before I can do these things."

"You can reveal a little bit of this news to your friends in the police world, but you also have to let them know that I am not a philanthropist; I can't let their wages double for no reason."

"If they want to get this money of mine, they always have to have some explanation, don't you think?"

Bulu's attention quickly shifted from "Can Lans really get so much money" to "Am I profitable," and then he discovered that he was really profitable!

He is Lans's good friend; if all the police in New Jincheng leaned over, does it mean... he became the Chief?

Not a Branch Director, but the New Jincheng City Police Chief?

In just a few seconds, his expression experienced multiple stages of "doubt," "shock," "realization," and "surprise." By the end, his face was piled with smiles.

"I believe you, Lans; I believe you can do this more than anyone else!"

"If they want to get this money, then they must offer loyalty; we aren't philanthropists!"

He quietly added a subject of "we," binding himself together with Lans.

Lans didn't expose his little tricks, "Yes, must maintain loyalty to us; you understand very quickly."

"Do you think they will offer loyalty?"

Branch Director Bulu began to analyze this matter seriously, "Maybe it's a bit difficult, but I believe they will make the right choice."

He knew the police officers in New Jincheng better than Lans, including temporary workers; they absolutely weren't risking their lives for justice and the police badge on their wide-brimmed hats; the only thing that could make them risk their lives was money.

It cannot be denied that a portion of police officers indeed have a sense of justice, but Lans isn't going to be independent; he just... wants to let the police officers live better!

No one will refuse these!

He looked at Lans with even more eager eyes; if he were a girl, or if he had a daughter or something, he would be willing to take his relationship with Lans a step further!

Lans scolded with a laugh, "The look in your eyes toward me isn't quite right, Bulu."

"Go to the meeting tomorrow too, listen to what they say, and then see who is their person, and who can be pulled over."

"The next step is that we will annex the Port District, so besides these, you have to figure out the situation of the Port District Branch; they just died a Branch Director, see who is in charge now."

"Pull him over, tell him the benefits of joining us."

Branch Director Bulu suddenly asked, "If this person, or these people don't agree?"

Lans said as a matter of course, "Then change to another one!"

"There are always people willing to cooperate with us, Bulu; don't worry about this. There are many opponents, but there are more supporters!"

"What you have to consider is how to do things well, do the work well."

"You saw it; our people were just not on the street for one day, and they called to ask if something happened, instead of calling you."

"This is what Chali did during his tenure; he made people no longer trust the police, and what we want to do is reverse this, making people full of trust in the police again."

"Also let the police, in the eyes of people, no longer be equated with gangs!"

Many people actually feel that the current Federation police are gangs with licenses; they will also blackmail merchants, also blackmail passersby, find any reason to make passersby stop, and then search them.

Framing, or simply robbing; these people have no way either.

New Jincheng is full of wealth everywhere; Lans wants this wealth, so he must inevitably need a more stable New Jincheng!

Branch Director Bulu left with a belly full of ideas; he was full of energy now, feeling like he had become several years younger. He believed in Lans's ability to make a big career more than Lans himself now!

If he couldn't make it, how could he think of so many things?

Reorganizing the police industry, reformulating the rules of the police, he seemed to have seen a behind-the-scenes emperor who was about to override everyone, slowly stretching his magic claws toward this city...

No, this word isn't quite right; it should be spreading his gospel, the gospel of the new era!