The Evil Prince - Invasion of Japan 181-188

Chapter 181 Exposing the Truth
"Sorry, I don't know..." At this moment, Third Brother respectfully apologized to me, but I interrupted him. I waved my hand and smiled, "You're Third Brother of the Green Gang, hehe, it's like this, I really want to know why these people are causing me trouble, because I clearly remember not provoking them, so I'm very curious and hope you can help me."
As soon as I said this, Lin Feng's face turned ugly, his face turned a little pale, and he immediately ran up and grabbed me, looking righteous, and whispered to me, "What are you doing? Do you know who those people are? They're from the Green Gang!" "You country bumpkin, what do you know? Do you want to get us killed?"
I glanced coldly at Lin Feng and shoved him aside, startling him. Before he could say anything, a loud "slap" rang out. Third Brother had slapped Lin Feng. Being perceptive, he knew Lin Feng and I weren't on good terms, and he understood I was holding back for some reason. But that didn't mean Third Brother was afraid to act. He didn't hesitate, giving Lin Feng a hard slap that sent him sprawling to the side, his cheek immediately swelling up, looking quite pathetic.
"You little brat, do you have the right to interrupt us? Get out of here!" Third Brother cursed.
"Just call me Xiao San. My name is Chen San, the head of the Shanghai Green Gang's Pudong district. I'll handle this matter properly." Chen San's voice was very soft, inaudible to everyone except me. I nodded in satisfaction.
Although Chen San's position in the Green Gang wasn't very high—he was merely a branch leader in charge of a district in Shanghai—he was practically a figurehead in Shanghai. After all, the Green Gang controlled six coastal provinces in the east, which were also the six wealthiest provinces in China. They were incredibly powerful and had many branches outside the region. It's often said that the Green Gang was a single entity, while the Hongmen was a vast, sprawling force. While the Green Gang's influence wasn't as widespread as the Xingbang, it wasn't as fragmented as the Hongmen. The Green Gang was a unified entity, with all matters handled by the gang itself, unlike the Hongmen, which had too many branches. Some of these branches were no longer obeying headquarters' orders and had even begun to resist. Of course, they would only reluctantly and unwillingly act when necessary, such as when the Zhu family mobilized them, because the Zhu family's power was simply too great for them to resist. Otherwise, they would have already disobeyed orders long ago.
"You...you hit me...My father is Lin Yan, the president of Lin's Enterprise, and a good friend of Wu Changfa, the leader of your Green Gang. Be careful, Leader Wu might cause you trouble." Lin Feng was stunned for a moment after being slapped, then shouted. Actually, he regretted it as soon as he spoke, after all, he didn't know who the other party was or what his status was in the Green Gang. If he offended a big shot, it would be troublesome.
"Wu Changfa? Fa Zi? Leader? Heh...Go and call Fa Zi over, let him see if this guy knows this young master Lin?" Chen San looked at Lin Feng with disdain and said indifferently, waving his hand to let his men go out and call for help. One of his men smiled disdainfully at Lin Feng and then left to call for help.
Less than a minute later, a middle-aged man in a suit, probably in his forties, with a small mustache and a shrewd glint in his eyes, entered. He was lean and not very tall. After glancing at the excited Lin Feng, he walked up to Chen San and respectfully said, "Third Brother, you called me?"
"Yes, this young master Lin said his father knows you and wants to teach me a lesson." Chen San smiled slightly and pointed to the somewhat dazed Lin Feng beside him.
"This... yes, we know each other, but it's just a casual acquaintance. Third Brother, don't listen to his nonsense. What does a kid like him know? I only know his father. His father asked our Green Gang for help a few times before, so I know him. As for any friendship, there's none at all." At this moment, Wu Changfa ruthlessly distanced himself from Lin Feng, leaving him behind and refusing to mention any friendship whatsoever.
Lin Feng, that scoundrel, didn't know right from wrong, recklessly using someone's name and trying to get them involved. Naturally, they wouldn't give him much face, especially not in front of their superior.
"Heh, did you hear that, Young Master Lin? It seems my subordinate and your father don't have any connection, huh..." Chen San snorted twice, glanced at the pale-faced Lin Feng, and didn't say anything more, just gave him a cold look, making Lin Feng's face even paler. "
Longhair, tell me now what grudge do you have with this person? Why did you come to our Green Gang's territory to cause trouble?" Chen San sat there looking at the long-haired monster in front of him and said calmly, his tone leaving no room for argument. It seems that even a minor leader in the Green Gang has such an aura after being a mountain king for so long. You should know that Chen San's talent in the Green Gang is outstanding, and he has worked hard but not much, barely reaching the rank of leader, but this aura surpasses his current status.
"This...this...Third Brother, this kid went to our place yesterday to pick up prostitutes, but he ran away without paying. We finally found this place and chased after him, only to discover it's a Green Gang establishment. I'm so sorry, Third Brother, I didn't know. If I had known, I wouldn't have dared to come even if you gave me the courage." The long-haired monster insisted to Chen San.
"Is that so?" Chen San looked at the long-haired monster and sneered. If it were before, Chen San might have believed him, because society is complex, and there are all sorts of people in a big forest; such things are not surprising. However, the situation was different now. Chen San knew my identity.
Who would believe that the boss of the Ice Mirror Society would pick up prostitutes and not pay? It was obvious that the kid in front of him was lying. He knew that if he didn't handle this matter well, it would be very troublesome. Even if he didn't cause trouble for him, those Green Gang bosses wouldn't let him off the hook.
Although the Ice Mirror Society is currently engaged in a confrontation with the Green Gang and the Red Gang over the Yellow River, it is generally maintaining a peaceful stance. After all, the Li, Zhu, and Liu families have reached an agreement to divide the river and govern it separately, with no invasion of each other's territory. The Green Gang naturally has no need to offend me over such trivial matters. After all, the Green Gang and the Red Gang are not as harmonious as they appear on the surface; they also have minor frictions. However, the presence of the Zhu family has suppressed them. But the conflict has become even more acute because it has been suppressed; they just haven't had the opportunity to erupt. Once it does erupt, the scene will be no less spectacular than a raging storm, and it may even be more intense. After all, the conflict between the Green Gang and the Red Gang is not a recent development, and once it erupts, it will be very difficult to suppress.
I reckon the Green Gang would be thrilled if I and the Hong Gang were locked in a fierce battle. They'd be ecstatic and would absolutely avoid provoking me or my Bingjian Society. The Green Gang's higher-ups certainly know what the Bingjian Society represents, even if some of them dream of killing me. Unfortunately, they don't dare…
because they know what killing me would mean. If anything happened to me, even a single hair, the Green Gang would face a complete purge by the Jiangbei Military Region. The Green Gang would become a thing of the past, with tens of thousands of soldiers searching for its members every day. This century-old gang would be completely wiped off the face of history.
Besides, they have no confidence in killing me, and even less reason to kill me and perish together with me. The Green Gang wouldn't be so foolish, nor would they do such a thing. Naturally, I'm not only not an enemy of the Green Gang, but rather their honored guest. After all, having one more friend is always better than having one more enemy. The Green Gang has been in the underworld for so long, the Du family of the Green Gang naturally knows what they should do. Moreover, even if they wanted to do it, their master, the Zhu family, wouldn't agree, because their master, the Zhu family, also couldn't bear the consequences.
"Ah..." A scream rang out. Chen San grabbed a long knife from the side, a vicious glint flashing across his face. He chopped down on Chang Mao's hand, and after Chang Mao screamed, he severed Chang Mao's entire left hand. Blood gushed out from Chang Mao's hand like a fountain. Finally, several people nearby quickly wrapped Chang Mao's arm with cloth and then covered it with ice to prevent him from dying from excessive blood loss.
Undoubtedly, Chen San's actions immediately terrified the group of students around him. Both the girls and boys burst into tears. Two timid girls couldn't help but sob quietly, but because Chen San was there, they dared not cry out loud, only twitching softly.
"Hmph, you dare to lie to me? I think you've had enough of living. Can you tell the truth now? Do you want me to cut off your other hand too?" Chen San said calmly to the long-haired man in front of him, his lips curling into a sinister smile.
"No...no, Third Brother, I beg you, I was wrong, I won't lie to you anymore, please, please stop cutting! It was this guy, this guy gave me 100,000 yuan to come here and cause trouble for someone. He said he wanted to put on a show for a girl named Chen Qianqian, and asked me to help him embarrass Li Tianxie, and then teach Li Tianxie a lesson, and preferably help him get that girl into bed...please, Third Brother, I came because he gave me a lot of money, and his father knows Brother Fa...I'm sorry, I'm really sorry..." Hearing this, the long-haired man lying on the ground immediately burst into tears, pointing at Lin Feng beside him and crying incessantly to Chen San in front of him. After speaking, he kept kowtowing to Chen San to admit his mistake, afraid that Chen San would attack him again, after all, everyone knew the methods of the Green Gang.

Chapter 182 The punishment
was undeniable. Longhair's words stunned everyone present except me. They stared at Lin Feng in disbelief, as if only now realizing he was such a treacherous person. Chen Qianqian looked at Lin Feng with disdain and coldly snorted.
"Lin Feng, I never thought you were this kind of person! I really misjudged you, you bastard, you despicable villain!" Zhou Chen was more agitated than the others, looking at Lin Feng indignantly. She was the kind of person who hated evil, so she was naturally very agitated by this. Lin Feng,
his face pale, looked at Longhair, unsure what to say. After a moment, he shouted at Longhair, "You're lying! When did I give you money? I don't even know you!!"
It seemed this guy was determined to deny everything.
"Lin Feng, at this point, what are you still trying to deny? It's not that I, Changmao, am against the code of honor, but you see the situation now. I have to think about my family. It's a matter of taking money to solve problems. If you hadn't paid me, why would I bother with a stranger? I wouldn't be in this predicament. Besides, you told me that kid embarrassed you in the basketball game, so you're bothering him. Otherwise, why would I be here?" Changmao, now determined to betray Lin Feng, blurted out everything, shouting at him.
"I...I didn't..." Lin Feng still tried to deny it.
Seeing this, and glancing at my eyes, Chen San immediately understood what he had to do. He waved to his two men, and two burly men rushed forward, punching and kicking Lin Feng until he was bruised and battered, then pinned him down in front of Chen San.
Facing Lin Feng, who was kneeling before him with a deathly pale face, Chen San grabbed his hair, glanced at him, and then sneered, saying, "Kid, you've got some nerve, daring to send people to cause trouble in my Green Gang's territory?"
"No...no, Third Brother, I beg you...I was wrong, I was wrong, please let me go. My father has a lot of money, he'll compensate you, you can have whatever you want, please don't kill me...I was wrong." Lin Feng immediately cried out to Chen San, having lost the courage he had shown when facing Chang Mao. He now looked like an ignorant child, cowardly and weak to the extreme.
"Hmph, money? Does our Green Gang lack money? Kid, you've tarnished our Green Gang's reputation today, and you think you can just let it go? You think you're so great just because your father has a little money?" Chen San said sternly to Lin Feng, and then slapped him over thirty times, causing blood to flow from the corner of Lin Feng's mouth.
"No...no..." Lin Feng was so badly beaten by Chen San that he could barely speak, mumbling incoherently. To others, it sounded like he was just muttering to himself. The girls nearby looked on with fear and pity; after all, girls are always soft-hearted, and they had already forgotten what Lin Feng had just done.
"Hmph, no? Kid, there's no going back." Chen San said coldly, then ordered the burly men around him, "Drag him out and cripple him. Didn't he want to play with women in my Green Gang's territory? Hmph, let him never be a man again. Then make his family ransom him. Two hundred million, not a penny less. Then make their whole family get out of Shanghai, or don't blame the Green Gang for being impolite."
Chen San's tone was quite arrogant, giving me a glimpse into what the Green Gang was like in Shanghai. They really were local tyrants.
Suddenly, a scream erupted outside. Lin Feng's intense cries sounded as if someone were cutting his flesh piece by piece with a knife. However, I imagine the pain was far more intense; after all, having one's manhood destroyed is far more devastating than a few cuts. At least I wouldn't have the courage to try it myself. Although Lin Feng was forced into it, I still admire his immense courage.
"Ah..." After that scream, Lin Feng was silent. He must have fainted from the pain. The blow was simply too great; the world would soon be without another man. How pitiful.
Zhou Chen, standing beside me, gently tugged at my sleeve and whispered, "Help Lin Feng. Although he was in the wrong today, I think he's already received his due punishment. Don't make things difficult for him anymore." "
Zhou Chen, it's not that I don't want to help, it's just that I can't. I'm not familiar with Third Brother. You saw it yourself, we don't know each other at all. He's just friends with one of my uncles, and we're not that close. I don't think it'll make a difference if I say anything. After all, the Green Gang wants two hundred million, and I think my face is worth two hundred million… I really have no choice. If they don't give us face, we'll be in danger today." I immediately made an excuse. What a joke! I'm a gangster, not a charity. Lin Feng offended me, he deserves to die. I'm only making him a eunuch, which is already being very lenient. What more do they want?
"Yes, Zhou Chen, Tian Xie did his best. Don't make things difficult for him. I think he had no choice, otherwise he wouldn't refuse to help Lin Feng." Lin Qianqian stepped forward to speak up for me.
Actually, I think Chen Qianqian understood that my excuse was just that—an excuse. I've been running rampant in Locke Park for so long, and so arrogantly, yet I've never been known to get into any trouble. That alone is a problem, indicating that I'm not as simple as I seem. Anyone with a brain understands this, and Chen Qianqian is no exception. She might not know exactly what it is, but it's clear that Chen San was giving me face earlier. My refusal to help Lin Feng was simply because I didn't want to.
"Hehe, everyone, have fun. I'll take my leave now." After dealing with everything and having someone clean up the bloodstains, Chen San smiled politely at us and left. I think he must have gone out to inform the big shots of the Green Gang; after all, he had no reason not to report something this big.
Meanwhile, after Chen San and his group left, many people were already crying from fright, sobbing loudly in the KTV room. What they had just witnessed would have been enough to terrify any ordinary student, except that they couldn't cry while Chen San was there. But now it was different; as soon as Chen San left, they began to sob uncontrollably, hugging each other and weeping as if they had survived a catastrophe.
Would they dare to come back to such a place again? Obviously not, and they had no desire to play there anymore. What had happened was enough to give them nightmares. So, after crying for about ten minutes, we all left and went home.
Only Chen Qianqian and I remained. Normally, Zhou Chen, as her protector, would be escorting her home, but he clearly wasn't in the mood. So, this glorious yet arduous task naturally fell to me. The title of "protector of the flower" was unhesitatingly bestowed upon me through a show of hands.
"Um... where do you live? I'll take you home," I said to Chen Qianqian, who was standing silently beside me, after everyone had left.
"Um... my home isn't far, we can walk back," Chen Qianqian replied in a barely audible voice, then fell silent again.
We didn't say much on the way. Actually, I didn't know what to say. After all, I am a lecher, but I'm planning to behave myself now. Besides, I have a lot of things to deal with in Shanghai. For example, I've been here for over a week and haven't even visited Ruobing and her daughter yet. The little girl is extremely dissatisfied, so I naturally need to find time to go see her. Also, there's Gongsun Wuqing. I haven't had time to deal with her lately, all because of that unscrupulous father. I need to have someone investigate her and then prepare to go down. There are just too many things to handle; I simply don't have the energy to deal with Chen Qianqian. So I don't know what to say. Besides, I still believe that Chen Qianqian's feelings for me are nothing more than blind worship. Normally, given my "I'm a fool not to take advantage" mentality, I wouldn't let Chen Qianqian go. However… at this moment, I'm hesitant. After all, I think Chen Qianqian's master is quite good, although sometimes she seems arrogant and cold. But I think that's related to her personality and family background; she probably doesn't want to be like that.
We walked in silence through the streets and alleys until we arrived at a rather nice residential area. This was a luxury neighborhood in Pudong District, with orderly and well-organized designs, exquisite decorations, and pleasant trees and flowers. Chen Qianqian's home was a villa here. When I saw Chen Qianqian to the door, she finally looked up at me and said, "I'm home."
"Okay... I'll be going then." I nodded and turned to leave.
"Tianxie..." Chen Qianqian suddenly called out to me, a hint of reluctance in her eyes.
"What's wrong?" I turned around with a bright smile and asked Chen Qianqian.
"N-nothing... just be careful." But when the moment came, Chen Qianqian didn't know what to say, only whispering these words.

Chapter 183 Green Gang Du Youcheng
"Hmm." I nodded and smiled as I left. The smile vanished as I left, my emotions incredibly complex. I didn't know what to say, not even noticing the Mercedes that drove past me towards Chen Qianqian's house. I also didn't notice the slightly overweight middle-aged man inside giving me a deep look as I left.
"Screech..." A car screeched to a halt beside me. A black Rolls-Royce stopped in front of me, along with two black Mercedes on my left. A dozen men jumped out and surrounded me.
A dozen burly men in black suits stood neatly before me, their faces radiating a palpable murderous intent. Their movements were synchronized and powerful; it was clear they were highly trained professional soldiers who had killed before. As they blocked my way, a lean man stepped out from behind them. As he emerged, a row of men respectfully made way for him. This man was none other than Chen San from the karaoke bar earlier.
"What? What does Brother Chen San mean by this?" My face turned cold when I saw Chen San appear.
I started to ponder in my mind, did Chen San want to turn against me? Or did the Green Gang want to kill me? But these people alone were too frivolous. What did these guys want with me? I didn't believe they came just to see me. Did the Green Gang have the time to bring more than a dozen people to see me?
Moreover, according to my estimation, even if the Green Gang knew I was in Shanghai, they wouldn't come looking for me. At most, they would just tell their men not to mess with me. But the current situation was clearly different from what I expected.
"Hehe, I'm sorry, Young Master Xie, we really didn't mean to. But you should know, we had to do this for the sake of secrecy. These are all my most trusted brothers. I wanted to see you because our Boss Du wants to meet you, but as you know, Boss Du isn't very free, so he had to send a few of his brothers to pick you up. I hope you don't mind." Chen San said respectfully to me with a beaming smile. It seemed that this guy was a confidant of Du Youcheng, the leader of the Green Gang. Otherwise, Du Youcheng wouldn't have sent Chen San to handle this matter, because it was very important.
Although I didn't know why Du Youcheng wanted to see me, I was certain that this matter was very secret and extremely important. Otherwise, he wouldn't have gone to such lengths. Once discovered, it would be a very serious problem. After all, I was the leader of the Ice Mirror Society. If people found out, Du Youcheng would probably be in a lot of trouble, and might even... be eliminated by the Zhu family because of it.
"Oh? Boss Du wants to see me? Heh, in that case, let's go." I smiled slightly at Chen San and ignored him, getting into the black Rolls-Royce in the center.
We drove through the bustling streets and into a secluded woodland. We arrived at a villa in Shanghai, where several burly men in black suits stood guard. These were all elite soldiers, coldly observing everything around them. When our car entered the villa, it stopped in front of a large house in the center. Chen San got out first and glanced around. A group of men in black surrounded me and led me into the house, constantly looking around. It seemed they had taken this very seriously.
As we entered the large house, Chen San and the others ushered me into the living room. They then began to scatter around, observing everything. The empty house was devoid of people, save for the classically styled decorations—the kind of Shanghai houses from the 1920s and 30s. While not as bright or opulent as modern buildings, they possessed a unique charm.
"Haha, this must be the young master of the Ice Mirror Society. I am Du Youcheng of the Green Gang. Welcome, welcome! I had no choice but to invite you here today, young master. This is my ancestor Du Yuesheng's villa; most people wouldn't know about it, so I could only wait for you here… I hope you don't mind." Just as I was standing in the living room admiring the unique atmosphere, a man, probably in his fifties, wearing a gray suit jacket, smoking a cigar, sporting a thick mustache, and somewhat overweight with a protruding belly, walked in and spoke to me.
"Hehe, it's alright, I don't mind. But why did you go to all this trouble to invite me here, Boss Du? I'm very curious. We're both smart people, and I don't want to waste time chatting with you. Since I've come, I hope you can get straight to the point and explain why you invited me." I smiled and shook hands with Du Youcheng. The two of us sat on a sofa facing each other, and I spoke without hesitation.
Du Youcheng paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, saying to me, "I've long heard of Young Master Xie, a young hero, decisive and courageous. Meeting you today, I can see you're truly extraordinary... straightforward... Alright! Since that's the case, then I, Du Youcheng, will also be generous. Come, come, let's have a drink first."
With that, Du Youcheng took out a bottle of red wine and two crystal glasses from the wine cabinet next to him, filling them to the brim for me. As he poured, he said, "This was a gift from the King of France to the Tsar in 1683, and it's been preserved until now. When I went to Russia recently, I bought it for 7 million US dollars. Since you, Young Master Xie, are here today, I won't be stingy. Let's drink it all up today."
"Come on, cheers." Du Youcheng and I clinked glasses and drank it all in one gulp. Some might wonder what would happen if Du Youcheng poisoned me? But I wasn't afraid, because I was immune to all poisons. Unless it was an aphrodisiac, nothing else would work. Besides, I believed Du Youcheng wouldn't be that stupid… Killing me wouldn't benefit him. No one but a fool would do something without benefit. Was Du Youcheng a fool? The answer was clearly no.
"Good wine, but I don't think Boss Du invited me here just to drink. What's the matter? Boss Du, please speak freely." I smiled slightly after finishing my drink and addressed Boss Du.
"Hmm… indeed. I wonder what Young Master Xie thinks of the relationship between our Green Gang, the Hong Gang, and the Zhu family?" Du Youcheng asked me.
Hearing this, I knew we were finally on the right track… Did Du Youcheng have some dissatisfaction with the Hong Gang and the Zhu family? A thought flashed through my mind, but I said nonchalantly, "Hehe, your Green Gang, shouldn't you have a good relationship with the Hong Gang? People always say Green and Hong are one family, right? And you should be even closer to the Zhu family. The Green Gang has been the Zhu family's servant for hundreds of years, so you should be absolutely loyal."
"Unwavering loyalty? Hmph, what a joke. Young Master Xie, you probably don't know, but the Green Gang and Hong Gang were originally one family. However, to prevent the Green and Hong from becoming too powerful, the Zhu family split the Heaven and Earth Society into the Green and Hong Gangs, creating internal conflicts and turning them into a disorganized mess. Both the Green and Hong Gangs are ruled by the Elders' Council, with the elders developing their own power and constantly fighting amongst themselves. The Green and Hong Gangs are practically useless. The Hong Gang is still like this, controlled by the First Elder, Second Elder, and the gang itself. Our Green Gang is better off; the elders have lost all power. All the power is concentrated in the hands of our Du family, and all this is thanks to our ancestor, Mr. Du Yuesheng. Our ancestor eliminated Huang Jinrong and Zhang Xiaolin's influence in the Green Gang, in one fell swoop..." "We've taken control of the entire Green Gang. Although there's still considerable internal opposition, it's insignificant to our Du family. We've seized control of the Green Gang in one fell swoop. However, our growth has also aroused the dissatisfaction of the Hong Gang and the Zhu family, so they drove our ancestor away, causing him to die far from home… Fortunately, our ancestor was farsighted. Although he went far away, he still firmly held control of the Green Gang in our Du family's hands. To this day, four generations have passed. Although there are still many dissenting voices within the Green Gang and many people loyal to the Zhu family, my power within the Green Gang has reached a certain level. If it weren't for the Zhu family and the Hong Gang, the Green Gang would have been wiped out long ago…" Du Youcheng explained to me in detail.
Although he didn't say much, the meaning couldn't be clearer: his Du family was dissatisfied with the Zhu family and the Hong Gang. It also revealed Du Youcheng's ambition. He was unwilling to be a vassal of the Zhu family; his Du family wanted to stand up for themselves, to be their own masters, and no longer wanted to be someone else's slaves.
Hearing this, I was naturally pleased. Regardless of their situation, as long as the Zhu family was unstable, I was happy. After all, we were enemies. If the Du family was truly as Du Youcheng said, then it was certain that problems would arise within the Zhu family and the Green Gang in the near future. This problem would be an opportunity for my Ice Mirror Society. Once I seized this opportunity, I planned to wipe out the Zhu family in one fell swoop, making them disappear completely from the wheel of history. Of course, not now, because now was not the time. Neither the Ice Mirror Society nor the Green Gang had the power to do so in the short term… What we needed was—time.

Chapter 184 Alliance
However, while I was pleased, I couldn't show it. If I immediately smiled after hearing this, it would put me at a disadvantage in the upcoming negotiations.
"What, what does Boss Du mean?" I asked with a half-smile.
"Hehe, Young Master Xie is a smart man. Since we're all smart, why pretend to be confused? You and I both understand that the Zhu family is our enemy, and we must eliminate them. Although your Bingjian Society currently dominates the twelve provinces south of the Yellow River, your strength is still too insignificant compared to the Zhu family. The Qinghong has at least five million brothers around the world... Of course, although many are peripheral members, these people can be mobilized by the Qinghong at any time, unlike your Bingjian Society, which at most still has 280,000 people... I think you understand that if it weren't for some internal problems within the Qinghong, and if the Zhu family hadn't suppressed us and prevented us from fully mobilizing our global forces to attack you, the Bingjian Society wouldn't exist now." Du Youcheng said to me with a smile.
"Hahahaha... The Ice Mirror Society doesn't exist? I think you understand what I represent, right? It's true the Zhu family is powerful, but they're not necessarily bigger than our Li family, are they? Although my identity is kept secret, I think with Boss Du's status in the Green Gang, it shouldn't be hard for him to find out. Why pretend you don't know? If the Zhu family dared to touch me or my Ice Mirror Society, they would have done it long ago. Why would they wait until now?" I laughed as I spoke to Du Youcheng in front of me, spreading my arms and leaning back lazily on the sofa, crossing my legs, and swirling a glass of red wine in my hand. A hint of... mockery appeared in my eyes.
My words undoubtedly made Du Youcheng somewhat uncomfortable, but just as he was about to speak, I continued with a half-smile: "Five million members of the Green Gang and the Hong Gang? Heh, not bad, I admit, the Green Gang does have that many people. People say the Green Gang is one line, the Hong Gang is in many places, and your Green Gang's influence is all over the world. It's true that wherever there are Chinese people, there is the Green Gang. Five million members? You're underestimating it. In my opinion, the Green Gang has at least eight million, or even more... But, what a pity, is having more people useful? How many of them can you really control?"
"Years of wandering have caused the Green Gang to split repeatedly. Although they outwardly obey the orders of the Green Gang headquarters, Boss Du should know how few you can truly command. Those external gangs might obey your orders and oppose our Bingjian Society, but do you think they would obey you and oppose the Li family and the more than three million Chinese troops? I think it's impossible... Am I right? Putting aside everything else, your Green Gang's largest overseas branch should be the Green Gang founded by Mr. Du Yuesheng after he came to Taiwan, right? The Taiwanese gangs include the Bamboo Union, the Sanlian Gang, etc... claiming to have 500,000 members throughout Taiwan, but do you, Boss Du, think you can mobilize them? I think you probably can't... Hehe, so don't talk about those unrealistic things... In my opinion, your Green Gang controls the six wealthiest coastal provinces and has the ability to support countless members. According to our intelligence system, there should be around 200,000 Green Gang members in China right now." "The Hongmen has a longer history than yours, a larger territory, and controls a decent amount of land. According to our intelligence, they have 300,000 members… The Demonic Sect controls the Heavenly Demon Alliance, which controls the underground underworld in the seven northwestern provinces, but that area is sparsely populated and not wealthy, with only 80,000 members… Relatively speaking, the Demonic Sect is the most difficult to deal with. The Demonic Sect has deep roots and intricate connections in the Northwest, and their followers are the most fanatical believers, ruthless killers, not to mention numerous experts. Your Qinghong attacked them for a hundred years without success. I think if I join forces with them, they will definitely be willing to fight against your Qinghong with us. With our Ice Mirror Society as well, I don't think I would lose a fight against the Qinghong. To be honest, if it weren't for the agreement between the old man and the Zhu family, I would have launched a full-scale attack long ago." I said to Du Youcheng with a smile. Actually, I wasn't telling the truth, at least not yet. It was a lie that I didn't want to join forces with Du Youcheng; it was all to raise my bargaining power in the following conversation.
Moreover, if we were to take action, it wouldn't be now, because the old man is only helping me secretly, buying time for my Bingjian Society. Otherwise, the fledgling Bingjian Society would never be a match for the Qinghong. The Bingjian Society needs a buffer period and a period of development. Without a substantial benefit, I would never agree to break this peaceful situation.
Du Youcheng's expression shifted rapidly after hearing my words. He probably expected me to be overjoyed and immediately cooperate. My ambiguous stance, even suggesting a dislike for cooperation, made him uneasy. After all, if others knew about this, he would be in danger. However, after a moment of tension, Du Youcheng gave a mocking laugh. He understood that even if I disagreed, I would never publicize what happened today, nor would I expose his intentions. I would secretly encourage him. While this wouldn't achieve my initial goal, it was better than nothing. This was almost inevitable; any intelligent person would do the same. Was I brainless? Du Youcheng clearly didn't think so. If I lacked intelligence, how could I have founded the Ice Mirror Society? How could I have dominated the entire North? How could I have defeated so many of my enemies? Even swallowed up all of Qinghong's forces in Japan… Could someone without intelligence have accomplished these things?
"Young Master Xie, are you really not planning to cooperate with me? You know this would benefit your Bingjian Society. I believe you're a smart man, Young Master Xie. Are you really going to give up such a good opportunity?" Although I spoke as if I didn't care, Du Youcheng still seemed somewhat unwilling.
"Hehe, benefits, Boss Du, let's get to the point. What benefits can you give me, what benefits can you give the Bingjian Society? I want an answer. These days, everyone in this business only cares about profit... We only do things that are beneficial to ourselves, so what I need is benefits for the Bingjian Society from Boss Du, and of course, sincerity..." I took a sip of Red River wine and smiled. After talking for so long, this was the most practical thing.
"Hehe, I understand. How about this, we unite to eliminate the Hong Gang and overthrow the Zhu family. The Hong Gang's territory will be divided equally between our Qing Gang and the Bingjian Society. As for the Zhu family, without the two powerful backers of Qing and Hong, they're just grasshoppers in autumn, they won't be able to jump for many more days. What do you think, Young Master Xie?" Du Youcheng laughed heartily after hearing this.
"Oh? Aren't you afraid I'll take advantage of this and devour you too? You should know that although your suggestion is tempting, it's a bit hard for me to accept. I don't believe you, Du Youcheng, aren't afraid that my Bingjian Society will take advantage of this and devour you. No one does anything without a benefit, so I think it's better for Boss Du to be honest." Hearing this, I looked at Du Youcheng in front of me and said. After all, if it were me, I would definitely be afraid of being devoured. Although the strength of our Bingjian Society seems to be on par with the Green Gang, you should know that I have the Li family behind me. A huge Li family is definitely confident that they can devour the Green Gang.
"Hehe, of course I'm afraid of that, but I have my own methods. I can naturally ensure that your Bingjian Society can't devour me after the Hong Gang and the Zhu family. However... I can't tell you for now. I believe Young Master Xie will understand." Du Youcheng chuckled and said to me.
"Hmm... the Hong Gang's territory is quite tempting, the benefits are there, but what about sincerity? Boss Du, you need to show some sincerity, otherwise I really can't feel at ease. Besides, I'm on your territory now, and if you're intentionally deceiving me, I'll be in a difficult position."
"I wonder what Young Master Xie wants? If you want, I can give you a written agreement, or even record it, as a guarantee for our alliance. What do you think? Of course, if you're still not satisfied, whatever you think is appropriate, we can discuss it!" Du Youcheng said excitedly. It seems the Du family's hatred for the Zhu family has been accumulating for a long time, making Du Youcheng so eager. Judging from his expression, he doesn't want to endure it for another moment if he can. But what I'm more curious about is what Du Youcheng is relying on? What makes him not afraid that after we jointly eliminate the Zhu family, I can take over the Green Gang and the Liu family? Impossible... or is there something else? I don't have any clues for now. It seems I need a long investigation process. Even if I agreed to cooperate with him, such a large-scale operation as eliminating the Zhu family and the Hong gang couldn't be completed quickly. It would require at least one or two years, or even longer, of secret preparation. I had plenty of time to investigate.
Before that, the immediate interests were the most important, so I didn't hesitate to tell Du Youcheng my demand, simply stating four words: "I want... Shanghai."

Chapter 185 Qi Family Mother and Daughter
"I said, I want Shanghai." I repeated.
"Shanghai? That's impossible!!" Du Youcheng rejected my proposal without even thinking. For the Green Gang, Shanghai was more than just a wealthy territory. For many years, it had been under their control. They were deeply rooted there, and the area was economically developed and densely populated, absorbing countless members of the Green Gang. It was also where the Green Gang had originated, like their ancestral temple. If they gave it up, Du Youcheng could forget about maintaining his foothold within the Green Gang. Even those who had already pledged allegiance to him would likely turn against him immediately. Therefore, Du Youcheng refused without a second thought after hearing my words.
"Hehe, Boss Du, don't get so excited. I don't want the whole of Shanghai. You know, although Shanghai is your Green Gang's territory, it has grown bigger and bigger over the years. Your Green Gang controls most of the area, but there are still some small gangs controlling some less wealthy areas. These gangs only control one-sixth of Shanghai, and they are constantly fighting among themselves. Their branches are scattered all over Shanghai. What I want is this place. Although I know that some of these are affiliated with your Green Gang, I think Boss Du is a man of great things and shouldn't mind handing over these territories, right?" I said with a half-smile. To be honest, although I can guarantee that no one will dare to touch me, I will be living in Shanghai for the next few years. I can't live in peace without a group of my own people. I can't even sleep well. So I want these places that aren't very lucrative, not for anything else, but to have my people here, to buy myself insurance, and also to plant a mole in the Green Gang's territory just in case.
Du Youcheng couldn't possibly be unaware of this idea, but I doubt he'd mind. After all, the number of people I can place here is limited, and the entire eastern six provinces are all Green Gang territory. Even if I wanted to, I couldn't cause much trouble. The Green Gang is perfectly capable of mobilizing manpower to eliminate my influence in Shanghai within a day, provided, of course, that... they've completely broken ties with my Ice Mirror Society.
As expected, after hearing my words, Du Youcheng pondered for a while. After thinking for a long time, Du Youcheng looked up at me and said, "This... forgive my bluntness, but I can agree to your conditions, Young Master Xie. However, I want to know what I can get in return.
" "Haha, good Boss Du, you're a very straightforward person. You can get a lot. First, I can provide you with a large amount of high-quality weapons from Russia. Second, I can help you open up the north-south trade route and cooperate with you in smuggling in the south, splitting the profits equally. We can also sell drugs together. The Yamaguchi-gumi needs a lot of drugs right now, but the drug supply line is controlled by the Hongmen. As long as we can open this line, everything will be fine. Money will come in large amounts, enough for you, Boss Du, to quickly expand your power beyond what the Zhu family is monitoring. Of course, most importantly, in two or three years, when your Green Gang launches an attack on the Hongmen and the Zhu family, our Bingjian Society and our Li family will fully support and cooperate. I wonder if these conditions are worth exchanging for your Green Gang's small territory in Shanghai?" "Since he agreed, I didn't stand on ceremony and offered Du Youcheng some benefits. These benefits were probably what Du Youcheng needed most, but they were also beneficial to me and the Ice Mirror Society. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement, so why wouldn't I take it?"
"Haha, good, Young Master Xie, we've made a deal." Du Youcheng laughed heartily, stood up, and extended his left hand to me.
"Hehe, deal." I smiled back and shook hands with Du Youcheng.
After the handshake, our deal was officially finalized. Although Du Youcheng wanted to celebrate with champagne, every minute I stayed in his place was an increase in danger for both of us, offering no benefit whatsoever. So, after reaching the agreement, I immediately bid farewell to Du Youcheng and, to his astonishment, vanished from his sight in a flash.
"Hello...who is it?" After leaving Du Youcheng's villa, I felt bored, but I didn't want to go back to my shabby little house, so I took out my phone and dialed a number. As soon as the call connected, a cute and clear female voice came from the other end.
"Hehe, it's your husband." I chuckled without any politeness.
"Wow...Brother Tianxie, it's you! You really haven't called me for a whole week, and you only remember me now. Honestly, Bingbing is very angry. Tell me how to punish you." Qi Ruobing on the other end of the phone immediately called out to me excitedly after hearing my voice, followed by a resentful and coquettish tone.
"Hehe, is that so? How about I keep you company tonight as punishment?" I said with a half-smile.
"Hmph, always saying things like that. Where are you?" Qi Ruobing was already somewhat immune to this, because I had said this many times these days, but I had never done it.
"Hehe, this time is different. I'm in SH, on xx Road in the suburbs...How about it? Let my mother pick me up." I laughed.
"Ah...!!! Okay, wait for me, Mommy and I are coming!" The little girl screamed immediately after hearing this, then said hurriedly. She hung up the phone without waiting for me to finish.
Half an hour later, a red QQ car slowly drove up from afar and stopped beside me. A little girl named Qi Ruobing, wearing cute cartoon pajamas and yellow Winnie the Pooh slippers, jumped out of the car before it had even come to a complete stop. She pounced on me, leaping up so her ample breasts were right against my chest. Her arms wrapped around my neck like a koala, and she said happily, "Great! Brother Tianxie, I see you again!"
"Hehe, yes, I'm happy too," I said with a smile, kissing her forehead after I took her off me.
"Oh right, Mom's still over there. Why don't you go see her? She misses you terribly." The little girl, Qi Ruozhu, blushed slightly. She'd matured a bit now and was even a little embarrassed about some things. After I kissed her forehead, she immediately realized what I meant and pulled me towards Qi Mei, who was about two meters behind us, getting out of the car. She then pulled me over.
"How have you been lately?" After being pulled to Qi Mei's side, I smiled slightly at her, looking at her, who was half a head shorter than me.
"Hmm, not bad. How about you?" Qi Mei nodded after hearing my words.
"Hehe, not bad either, but I miss you two a little. How about you? Do you miss me?" I chuckled, put my arm around the slightly blushing Qi Mei, and whispered to her. Then I brought my lips close to Qi Mei's ear and gently licked her earlobe.
"I... what do you think?" Qi Mei was about to speak after hearing my words, but my sudden movement made her weak. She gave me a charming look and said in a coquettish voice, though she didn't say it explicitly, everyone understood the meaning.
"Hehe, I have nowhere to go tonight, so I called you two. As for where I go, you can decide." I chuckled and said to the two people in front of me, then shamelessly put one arm around each of them and said to Qi Mei.
"Okay, in that case, Brother Xie, why don't you come to our house that day? There's no one home anyway, so you can hug me and sleep with Mom. I love the feeling of you hugging me." Before Qi Mei could speak, the little girl Qi Ruobing immediately cheered. It seems that although this girl has matured a bit, her nature is still hard to change. After all, changing a person is definitely not something that can be done in a day or two. Although some people say that a person can grow up overnight, such a thing... is really not common.
"Bingbing..." Qi Mei blushed and looked at Qi Ruobing with a coquettish expression after hearing this. She wasn't as shy as Qi Ruobing, who was naturally a little embarrassed.
"It's nothing... Let's go, Brother Tianxie." Before Qi Mei could react, Qi Ruobing ignored her, pulled her into the car, logged onto her QQ account, and drove away.
We drove to a fairly nice neighborhood. While not high-end, it was still quite nice, with mountains and water—though artificial ones. Qi Mei's apartment was an old-style building, only six or seven stories high, without an elevator. Even so, such an apartment would cost over a million yuan in Shanghai. Although Qi Mei's salary was considerable, she still had to support two elderly people and a young child, so buying such an apartment was quite good. However, it was said that Qi Mei's income had recently increased, with an annual salary of two to three million yuan, so her circumstances would likely improve significantly. This woman just wouldn't take my money. Otherwise, I would have bought her the whole neighborhood, let alone this run-down house. Luckily, the little girl's grandfather and sister don't live with them; they live in the old town. Otherwise, my wonderful plan would have been ruined. I'm not that shameless; I'd be too embarrassed to even step into their house with those two old folks around.

Chapter 186 Mother and Daughter
Enjoying Themselves Entering a room on the left side of the third floor, my eyes were immediately drawn to the bright and airy room. Decorated in pink and sky blue, it exuded a modern vibe, cute and innocent, bright and vibrant, refreshing to the eye. But that wasn't the main point. The most important thing was the incredibly warm and inviting atmosphere. Although the furniture might not be expensive, it looked very comfortable. The golden sofa, pink cushions, glass coffee table, and crystal chandelier looked beautiful. It seemed the mother and daughter had decorated it themselves; I never expected them to have such talent.
"Hehe, how is it, big brother? Our house is pretty, isn't it?" After entering the house, the little girl Qi Ruobing jumped onto the sofa and sat there, swaying back and forth as she smiled at me.
"Hmm, not bad... It looks very pretty." I said sincerely.
"Hehe, of course! My mom and I did this together, how could it not be pretty?" The little girl said proudly, a proud smile on her face. It seemed she was quite satisfied with her work.
"You... stop bragging and go take a shower. You have school tomorrow." Qi Ruobing rolled her eyes at the little girl and said to her. Then she walked to my side and asked me softly, "Tianxie, why did you suddenly come to Shanghai?"
"I had no choice. I was forced to come here. My dad insisted that I study here, so I had to transfer schools." I shrugged helplessly and said to Qi Mei in front of me.
"Wow, really? Haha... That's great! I can see Brother Tianxie every day now! By the way... what about Sister Ziying? Has she come yet?" Qi Ruobing, the little girl who had stood up to go take a shower, cheered and called out to me after hearing this.
"Ziying... she's still in H City. I wanted her to come too, but she can't leave her mother, so she decided to wait until she goes to university." I said with a slight smile.
"Ah... why is that? Really..." the little girl said disappointedly. In fact, for her, who didn't have many friends, Qin Ziying was undoubtedly one of her closest companions, so she naturally hoped to see Qin Ziying. Hearing this news, she couldn't help but feel disappointed.
"Alright, you, your Sister Ziying naturally has her own ideas. Why do you care so much? Hurry up and go take a shower, otherwise you'll be late for school tomorrow, and I'll see what you do then." Qi Mei rolled her eyes at Qi Ruobing and said to her. The two of them weren't exactly close to begin with, and since they found out about their relationship, they were even more like sisters, becoming even less serious.
"Okay. I'm going." The little girl pouted and left us, going into the bathroom. Soon after, the sound of running water came from the bathroom.
"Did you miss me?" After the little girl went into the bathroom, I went to Qi Mei's side, pulled her into my arms, and whispered to her.
"Mmm..." Qi Mei nodded gently, then leaned against me, quietly listening to my heartbeat.
Holding Qi Mei, my hands and feet began to wander unconsciously over her beautiful body, becoming increasingly unruly, tracing her sensitive areas, which immediately made Qi Mei blush. She gently punched my chest with her fist and said to me, "You pervert, have you eaten? I'll make you something."
"Hehe, I've eaten, but I'm still very hungry... I want to eat you..." I chuckled, a lewd look on my face, and whispered to Qi Mei, then gently kissed her, our tongues intertwining. The
gentle kisses, after a while, became turbulent, like a flood, unstoppable. I held Qi Mei and kissed her fiercely, my strong hands roaming over her body, unconsciously climbing up her beautiful breasts. I pinched her hard, and a soft, seductive voice rang in my ears.
"No...not here..." Qi Mei, her expression slightly dazed, looked at me as I removed her black tank top, and said breathlessly, her face flushed. Her slender hands gripped my shoulders again, and she closed her eyes, whispering,
"Why? Tell me a reason?" I chuckled, stroking Qi Mei's naked body with a lewd grin.
"Bing...Bingbing is still here...Let's go to my room..." Qi Mei said in a seductive voice, her expression dreamy.
"As you wish." I smiled slightly at Qi Mei's words, picked her up, and left. We walked through the black wool carpet in the living room to a room on the left. The room was simply decorated in a sky-blue style, with two wardrobes, a dressing table, and a large white bed. It looked soft and comfortable. Without any hesitation, I put Qi Mei on the bed.
Looking at Qi Mei's dazed eyes and naked body on the bed, I ripped off my clothes and pounced on her. A soft moan filled the room, growing louder and louder, stirring up all sorts of fantasies.
Just as Qi Mei and I entered the stage of passionate union, a figure appeared behind us. A naked body lay on top of me. Without hesitation, after Qi Mei let out a high-pitched moan, I pounced on the other body and began the most primal act again.
I don't know how much time passed, or how many times we did it. I only know that when we finished, it was already dawn, and the three of us finally fell into a deep sleep. I think this night was destined to be anything but peaceful. If I hadn't used my inner strength to block out the surrounding noise, I think the entire building wouldn't have been able to sleep a wink last night.
"Mmm..." When a moan sounded beside me, it was already past the midpoint. The blazing sun hung high in the sky, but I was still full of energy. Holding two naked bodies felt incredibly comfortable.
"Oh my god... Tianxie, you bad guy, it's all your fault! Bingbing and I are doomed this time! We're both late, it's already noon! We have a meeting this morning, and you've got me into trouble..." Qi Mei was the first to open her eyes. Still a little dazed, she snapped out of it when she saw the bright sunlight streaming through the window. She sat up abruptly, completely ignoring her own presence, exposing her perfect body to me. After a moment of stunned silence, she blushed slightly and playfully scolded me, even playfully punching me a couple of times with her little fists.
Influenced by Qi Mei, the little girl Qi Ruobing, who had been fast asleep, also slowly woke up. However, this little girl was clearly less attentive to anything than Qi Mei. After looking at the sunlight, her eyes were somewhat dazed, but she quickly drifted back to sleep.
With a sharp "smack," Qi Mei slapped the little girl's bottom, angrily saying, "Little girl, are you still sleeping? Get up now, you're already late for school!"
"Hmm... I want to sleep a little longer, anyway, I'm already late, what's a little later?" Clearly, the slap didn't hurt, and the little girl answered groggily, snuggling closer to me and continuing to sleep.
Undoubtedly, Qi Ruobing's actions infuriated Qi Mei. Looking at the little girl's sleeping face, she felt somewhat helpless, shook her head, crawled over, and pulled the little girl from her arms, shaking her sleeping body, saying, "Bingbing. Bingbing. Get up... If you don't get up, I'll really hit you, you brat! I have to go to work, you get up with me and I'll take you to school, don't stay here any longer."
It must be said that although the little girl wasn't Qi Mei's biological child, Qi Mei was indeed a qualified mother, at least in terms of responsibility, she was second to none.
"No... let me sleep a little longer. It's only a little past 12. You go cook, I'll get up later, my school isn't until 3." The little girl, Qi Ruobing, said to Qi Mei in a coquettish tone, her eyes still closed, nestled in my arms.
Liu Mei could only shake her head helplessly, then got out of bed, dressed shyly in front of me, and left the bedroom for the kitchen. She gave me and the little girl a disapproving look as she left, clearly frustrated.
Soon after, Qi Mei finished cooking and woke us both up. Of course, it was practically a dragging and pulling motion to get the little girl out of bed. Looking at the listless Qi Ruobing sitting opposite me eating, I smiled slightly and asked, "Bingbing, where do you go to school now?"
"Dongfang Academy! I'm a first-year high school student now... Hehe, isn't Tianxie-gege amazing? I got in on my own merit! Dongfang Academy is the best school around here!" The little girl immediately perked up after hearing my words, smiling at me as if she were showing off.
"What? Dongfang Academy?" I said in surprise, because I had never asked this question before, nor had I cared about it. After all, as long as the little girl and the others were alright, I didn't care which school they went to, even if someone reported it.
"Yeah. Is there a problem?" This time it was the little girl's turn to look at me with surprise and confusion, as if she didn't understand what I meant.
"I'm also from Dongfang Academy." I said helplessly, spreading my hands.
"Wow... really, that's great, haha, I can be with my big brother every day from now on, it's so wonderful..." The little girl said excitedly to me, and then stood up, gesturing wildly. It seemed that she was very happy at this moment.

Chapter 187 Shanghai Night
"Really? Tianxie, you're also from Dongfang Academy?" Not only Qi Ruobing, but even Qi Mei looked at me with surprise.
"Really, would such a thing be false?" I said with a smile.
"Hehe, that's great! I bet Bingbing will be so happy. She can see you every day now." Qi Mei smiled slightly, looking at Qi Ruobing who was nodding vigorously.
"Yeah, after we finish eating, you go to work. I'll take Bingbing to school with me." I nodded.
Soon, the food Qi Mei had made was devoured by the little girl and me in no time. Qi Mei didn't eat much. After the meal, I took the little girl and headed towards school. Walking on the campus path, I felt the attention from all around. After all, it was impossible for the little girl and me to avoid attracting attention. Of course, most of them were surprised. It was clear that many of them knew the little girl; knowing they knew her meant she was quite a celebrity at school.
As we walked past each other, a figure passed by me. The person in the figure was wearing a standard school uniform—a white top and a pink plaid skirt—showing off a pair of perfect, shapely legs that stirred the imagination. She turned around, revealing a beautiful but slightly cold face, and looked at my little girl. Upon seeing the two of us, her eyes immediately became unnatural, a flicker of pain crossing them. Her facial muscles twitched slightly, and she forced a smile, nodding at me before finally lowering her head, covering her mouth, and running towards the classroom. This person was none other than my new deskmate, Chen Qianqian.
"Brother Tianxie, did that sister know you?" my little girl asked softly after Chen Qianqian left, gazing absently at her departing form.
"Hmm." I just gave a faint "hmm," because I didn't know what to say. To be honest, I had feelings for Chen Qianqian, but I didn't believe that feelings were love, at least not yet. Although I've had quite a few women, and I'm basically indiscriminate in my relationships, I hesitated a bit with Chen Qianqian. I seemed a bit indecisive about this. But... that's not the problem. The main issue is that I personally think Chen Qianqian is quite good. What she did yesterday moved me deeply, but that's precisely why I'm hesitant. I don't think I love her. If I took her in, how should I treat her? As a plaything? I couldn't do that. Like my own women? I could. But I don't think Chen Qianqian is the kind of person who can share me with others. Although we haven't known each other for long, I do understand that. Since she can't be shared, am I supposed to abandon all my other women for her? That... is that even possible?
I'm not that noble to abandon my lover for someone I don't love, but I don't want to hurt her either. After all, she made such a big sacrifice for me yesterday, which truly moved me, and would move any man. So my feelings are quite complicated. I'm dragging my feet in order to find a way that everyone can accept as perfectly as possible to resolve this matter.
"Brother Tianxie, that sister just now seemed to like you." The little girl said to me softly, with a hint of jealousy. She never used to speak like this; she seems to have matured a lot recently.
"What, jealous?" Hearing this, I smiled slightly, turned around, and blocked the little girl's path on the pebbled path in the campus, saying to her.
"Hmph, that's right, I'm ignoring you, you big bad guy, you big pervert, you decide what to do. I'm going to tell Sister Ziying and Mom about this." The little girl wrinkled her cute little nose and said to me with a coquettish tone, then walked away laughing.
"Stop right there, you brat! Don't run away, or I'll spank you!" I shouted, attracting countless stares. The little girl and I, however, kept a low profile as we chased each other. Damn it, keeping a low profile, keeping a low profile—this wasn't my principle.
"Was that your girlfriend just now?" An hour later, as I approached the classroom, I saw Chen Qianqian, no longer the haughty and cold woman she usually was. She was just sitting there with her head down, looking somewhat dazed. Seeing me sit down beside her, she asked softly. "
Um…yes." I nodded, answering without hesitation. What's meant to happen will happen; some things can't be avoided. Since that's the case, it's better to face it honestly. Everything depends on Chen Qianqian's own choice.
"So... how long have you been together?" Chen Qianqian's eyes welled up with tears upon hearing my question, as if they might spill over at any moment. Fortunately, there weren't many people in the class at that time, only seven or eight. After all, it was still early before school started, and they usually arrived right on time.
"More than a year," I said with a smile.
Besides smiling, I really didn't know what else to say.
Biting her lip, Chen Qianqian whispered to me, "If... if I pursued you, would you be with me?"
"Well, I think that's a difficult question to answer. What I want you to know is that I'm a womanizer. I have several other girlfriends. Although we haven't known each other for very long, based on my understanding of you, I don't think you're the kind of person who can peacefully share a man with other women. So I think you'd be better off finding someone else. To be honest, there's no real feeling between us. I didn't even know you before. I think your liking for me is just blind admiration. And now I'm not the legendary Godoldeath on the basketball court anymore, but Li Tianxie, a poor student who sleeps all day and doesn't do anything productive. I hope you understand that." I answered very seriously. Better a short, sharp pain than a long, drawn-
out one; it's all up to her. Hearing my words, Chen Qianqian fell silent, no longer speaking, only biting her lip, tears unconsciously sliding down her face, splashing onto the ground.
Seeing her reaction, I sighed inwardly but also felt a sense of relief. It seemed my initial assessment was correct, at least my understanding of her was accurate. She still couldn't accept it. But then again, how many women in this world could accept it?
Although all women probably understand that it's normal for a capable man to have several women—even a small village chief can keep a mistress, let alone others—very few could actually accept such a thing happening to themselves. Like me, although I have quite a few women, could I really gather them all together for them to meet? At least, I don't have that ability yet.
After all, I'm not one of those legendary figures who, with a mere swagger, has countless beauties crying and begging to throw themselves into my arms, making it impossible to refuse.
Three days have passed since the last incident, and Chen Qianqian has changed a lot in those three days. Although she still has the same cold and arrogant demeanor, she always lowers her head when she sees me, not saying a word. Except during class, she runs away as if her life depends on it whenever she sees me. I feel helpless and don't know what to say, but I feel a bit uneasy, though I can't quite put my finger on it.
I was originally planning to go find Gongsun Wuqing during this time. Although I don't particularly like that beauty, she's still my enemy, after all. How could I let her fall into the hands of someone else's man? Just imagining her sleeping with that bastard Huangpu Jia makes me feel like I've swallowed a fly. Luckily, according to my information, that hasn't happened yet, or it would be truly disgusting.
If I don't act quickly, am I supposed to let Gongsun Wuqing turn me into a mail carrier before I make my move? Unfortunately, fate was against me. Just then, Wu Jinniu called and said to me in a carefree tone, "Young Master Xie, our men have arrived. Should we move out now?"
"Okay, fine. Just go through the motions. For those gangsters who leaked information to us, just give them a couple of easy blows. As for those who aren't from the Green Gang, kill them all. If they don't surrender, kill them. Kill them all, scare them until the entire Shanghai underworld trembles at the mere mention of our name. Make a name for yourselves the Ice Mirror Society, or else I'll hold you responsible." I said to Wu Jinniu on the other end of the phone.
"Hehe, alright, Young Master Xie, just you wait and see. I, Jinniu, will definitely make you look good. If I embarrass you, you can cut me down if you want." Wu Jinniu chuckled and said to me, seemingly full of confidence.
"Okay, by the way, don't use guns on me. Shanghai isn't some other place. Using guns here will have a terrible impact. Try not to use them if possible. But if they do, don't hold back. Kill them all in one go. I'll cover for you if anything happens." I said to Wu Jinniu in a carefree manner. Our Ice Mirror Society either doesn't do anything, or we do it big. As for other issues, I'm not worried at all. Even if I had seized a small piece of territory in Shanghai, what could they do to me? Were they really going to start a full-scale war with the Li family? Besides, even the Green Gang, the parties involved, didn't say anything. What could others do?
"Hehe, Young Master Xie, don't worry. The brothers will make their move tonight. This time I brought 3,000 brothers, all of them the most elite men in our Battle Hall. Even if it's half of Shanghai, I'll take it all for you in one night, let alone those scattered territories." Wu Jinniu said with a chuckle.
"Stop bragging, you idiot. Just do your job. 3,000 men, take over half of Shanghai. If you're really that capable, I'll give you ten thousand. You take this place." I didn't hold back in my criticism of Wu Jinniu. Different methods for different people, and for Wu Jinniu, this method was undoubtedly the most suitable. "
Hehe, Young Master Xie, pretend I didn't say anything. I was just joking. You know, hehe." Wu Jinniu immediately stopped talking and gave a dry laugh, speaking to me with a slightly obsequious tone.
"You brat, enough talk, get to work. Don't dawdle. Remember, if you mess this up, I'll send you to Africa to expand the organization's territory." I said to Wu Jinniu with a smile and a scolding tone.
Now that the Ice Mirror Society has stabilized its territory in Japan, it is expanding rapidly in all directions, seizing territories belonging to Chinese communities and engaging in extravagant expansion. The Ice Mirror Society now boasts a force of 350,000, with 180,000 residing in China and the remainder deployed overseas. This expansion is particularly aggressive in Southeast Asia, and naturally, densely populated and resource-rich Africa has also become a target. Currently, Longfa is in charge of all operations in Africa, with over 20,000 personnel, establishing a foothold across the vast African continent. Meanwhile, our personnel within China are drastically decreasing. Given the current peace in China, deploying most of our manpower is not a problem; after all, no one in the twelve northern provinces can challenge the Ice Mirror Society's position.
The bright moon hung high in the sky, a gentle breeze stirred, and the air was filled with the sounds of laughter. Not a single cloud covered the sky; Shanghai, known as the city that never sleeps, remained bustling. In the more secluded areas, crowds thronged, heading home, while in the more prosperous areas, traffic flowed ceaselessly, car horns blaring everywhere. Occasionally, bursts of laughter and shouts could be heard, punctuated by the occasional outburst of vulgar language.
Meanwhile, in about a dozen alleyways in Shanghai, crowds had gathered. All of them were dressed in tight-fitting black suits, each with a pistol tucked into their waistband, though they didn't draw it. Their primary weapon was a katana, about 1.2 meters long, or perhaps a Tang sword, as it differed significantly from a regular samurai sword. They stood there in neat rows, as if waiting for something.
The land that Du Youcheng ceded to our Ice Mirror Society this time consisted mostly of scattered, unconnected territories. Although it amounted to a considerable amount, nearly one-fifth of Shanghai, there were no wealthy areas. After all, those areas were controlled by the Green Gang. Du Youcheng did this as a precaution, to prevent me from playing any tricks. However, I can understand this. If I were to give away one-fifth of the territory next to my own stronghold, I wouldn't feel at ease; I would be restless and unable to eat or sleep. So I have no objection to his actions. I would be surprised if he didn't do it this way. In any case, I have no intention of encroaching on Shanghai's territory for the time being. It's just for the convenience of future operations and to plant a mole for Du Youcheng.
Because of Du Youcheng's actions, I had to divide my men into more than a dozen groups. Fortunately, the small gangs didn't have many members, and Du Youcheng had emptied most of their control from the Green Gang. Basically, this battle wasn't difficult. Of the seventeen small gangs, only six weren't controlled by the Green Gang, and they were located in the suburbs. The largest gang had only about 300 members, so dealing with them wasn't a problem.
"Attack!" After a loud and resolute voice came through the walkie-talkies of the seventeen squad leaders, everyone started moving in an instant.
"Brothers, kill them all! Charge!" After a loud shout, squads of Ice Mirror Society members dressed in black camouflage uniforms rushed out from the corners they had been hiding. The squad in the suburbs of Shanghai was personally led by Wu Jinniu, with about 300 people following behind him, and began to charge at the small gang called Pai Gang.
The Pai Gang has a history of about ten years in Shanghai. They started as a group of laborers making bamboo rafts. Later, under the leadership of their leader, Da Jiang, about thirty laborers formed the Pai Gang. Initially, they were just fighting off thugs who bullied them. However, as the Pai Gang grew, their nature changed. They became ruthless, engaging in everything from prostitution and gambling to drugs. They forced women into prostitution and committed numerous acts of bullying and harassment. Although the Pai Gang had grown into a sizable gang with over three hundred members, controlling more than a dozen rafts, they were not particularly wealthy. The streets were bustling, and it even had its own three nightclubs and an underground casino, which was quite impressive. However, in Shanghai, they could only stop there. With the behemoth that was the Green Gang, no other gang could hope to develop. But the Green Gang was smart enough not to unify the area. That was because the country wouldn't allow the Green Gang to take over the entire city of Shanghai. Although they were already the undisputed hegemon, that was completely different from taking over the whole city. Such an economic powerhouse, like Longjing, couldn't be completely controlled by one person or one gang, which is why these small gangs had room to survive.
"Damn it, someone's coming! Brothers, grab your weapons!" A gang member stood at the door, seeing hundreds of people suddenly rushing in from all directions. After a moment of hesitation, he shouted to the people inside, then ran in, grabbed his weapons, and dozens of men rushed out again.
For gangsters, violence is a common occurrence. Although the other side outnumbers them, they are not afraid. They grab their weapons and come out, knowing that if they don't hold their ground, they will be the ones to die. It's better to take a gamble and wait for their brothers to come to their aid. After all, the gang's influence is limited, with several hundred brothers scattered across the surrounding streets. Hearing that something has happened here, they can arrive in no time.

Chapter 188 The Great Father
However, the difference in quality puts them at a complete disadvantage. Who did the Ice Mirror Society mobilize this time? The most elite personnel from the War Hall. What is the War Hall? It's the main fighting force of the Ice Mirror Society. Although the Ice Mirror Society has now grown to 350,000 people, most of them are ordinary underlings. Only 30,000 are directly under the War Hall and not under the command of the various bosses. These 30,000 were all former soldiers, and the best of them. They are usually special forces or elite field army veterans. They are all top-notch soldiers. After being recruited by the Ice Mirror Society, their training has not decreased but has become even more rigorous.
Gangsters versus the army. Although the army doesn't use guns, the outcome is predictable.
"Ah, ah, ah..." Screams echoed one after another. After a fierce knife fight, only seven or eight members of the Ice Mirror Society were wounded; the rest were unharmed. However, dozens of members of the Pai Gang lay on the ground, their flesh mangled and barely alive. But the Ice Mirror Society members did not let them go. These dying Pai Gang members had their throats slit one by one, and blood gushed out like a fountain.
"Brothers, kill them!" Just as the Ice Mirror Society members, led by Wu Jinniu, had finished off the dozens of Pai Gang members and were about to rush in, hundreds of people rushed in from both sides. A burly man with short hair shouted to the people beside him, then brandished his weapon and charged forward.
"Damn it, men, open fire! Kill these bastards! Don't think we're pushovers!" Wu Jinniu, seeing this commotion, hadn't expected the gang to react so quickly, disrupting his plans. Looking at the surrounding silence, he steeled himself and said to his men,
"Boss, is this...?" One of his men hesitated slightly before speaking to Wu Jinniu.
"Wonder my ass! Open fire! Are you expecting us brothers to hack and slash these bastards? What are you afraid of? I'll take the blame!" Wu Jinniu cursed, then picked up his gun and fired a burst. The bullets crackled like popping beans as they shot from the barrel, countless streaks of fire erupting. Instantly, hundreds of men charging from both sides fell to the ground.
Many people stopped and began to flee, but Wu Jinniu had no intention of letting them go. Bullets whistled through the air, killing the fleeing gang members one by one. Actually, I had already anticipated Wu Jinniu's actions when he made his move. The reason I said those things was just to prevent this guy from going too far.
I had already given him such instructions, and he still dared to use machine guns and pistols. If I hadn't given the instructions, I estimated that this guy would have used rocket launchers, mortars, and other small heavy weapons. That would have been troublesome.
"You, who are you? We have no grudge against each other. Why did you attack our gang? Why?" At this moment, a burly man, probably in his forties, stood in the gang's underground casino, glaring angrily at Wu Jinniu and speaking to him with hatred. This man was none other than Da Jiang, the gang's leader.
"Who am I? You don't need to know..." Wu Jinniu smiled coldly, and without giving the man a chance to speak again, he shot him in the head.
Undeniably, aside from his violent nature, Wu Jinniu accomplished a commendable feat. In just two hours, the Bingjian Society seized a fifth of Shanghai's territory. While the Green Gang's deliberate evasion played a role, it was still astonishing and further solidified the Bingjian Society's prestige. In a mere two hours, the Bingjian Society wiped out 17 small gangs in Shanghai, totaling over 5,000 members—a truly shocking achievement. Even more terrifying was that only half of these 5,000 survived, and these were the ones the Bingjian Society intentionally spared. Shanghai was in complete chaos.
The gunshots, though not conspicuous in the dead of night, conveyed a clear message: Shanghai was on the verge of collapse. However, these events were suppressed. From the municipal party secretary to the police chief, everyone ignored the incident, labeling it a gang fight. Gang fights were common in Shanghai; dozens died every day. It was just that this time, more died. Who cared if gang members died? It was nothing more than social scum killing each other. Not just them, everyone thought the same way—the more social scum who died, the better.
Of course, the Li family played a significant role in this. After all, the SH garrison commander had spoken to the municipal government, and not only them, but also the commander of the Eastern Military Region. All six major military regions in the country—the Northern, Northwest, Eastern, and Southern—were under the control of the Li family. Only the Central and Southwest Military Regions were in the hands of neutral factions. I asked them to put in a good word for me, and they naturally wouldn't refuse.
Therefore, this matter was suppressed under the military's strong stance, not even reported, as if it had never happened. However, it established the reputation of the Ice Mirror Society, officially bringing its name from the North to the South, and letting everyone feel the power and bloodshed of the Ice Mirror Society.
"You must be Li Tianxie. I'm Chen Qianqian's father. May I talk to you about something?" It was Sunday by the time everything was settled. A week had passed since my encounter with Chen Qianqian. I was strolling down the street, contemplating whether to go to Qi Mei's place, when a black Mercedes suddenly pulled up in front of me. A handsome man, around forty years old, with a resolute face and piercing eyes, rolled down the window and spoke to me in a calm tone, his gaze deep and complex.
Normally, I wouldn't acknowledge such a meeting, but this was different. This man was Chen Qianqian's father, and I had to give him face for that alone. After all, Chen Qianqian had always been good to me. So, after a moment's hesitation, I nodded and smiled, saying, "Yes, that's me. You're Qianqian's father? Hehe, hello uncle."
"Hello, get in the car. I have something I'd like to discuss with you," Chen Qianqian's father said, forcing a smile.
Hearing this, I didn't hesitate. Since I had nothing else to do, I figured I might as well go with him; he couldn't possibly take advantage of me anyway.
After opening the car door and getting into the black Mercedes, I didn't say anything. The car started moving, and both Chen Qianqian's father and I remained silent. I didn't know why he wanted to see me, and I didn't need to care too much, much less ask. I knew that if he wanted to see me, he must have something to say; it couldn't just be for a drive. If he wanted something, he would tell me sooner or later.
A short while later, the car arrived at a coffee shop, a small but rather secluded one. The car stopped at the entrance, and Chen Qianqian's father sat down and said softly to me, "Young man, you're very composed. You haven't asked me what I wanted to see you about for so long. Young people like you are rare these days." "
Hehe, Uncle Chen, you flatter me. But I figured you must have something to say to me. It couldn't just be a ride, could it? But since you haven't said anything, why should I ask? If you want to tell me, you'll tell me without me asking. If you don't want to tell me, you won't tell me even if I ask. Why should I bother?" I said with a slight smile, maintaining basic courtesy to my elder.
"Hehe, really? Not bad, you're very clever. Young man, let's go downstairs. I'll buy you a coffee, and then we can talk about you and Qianqian." At this moment, Chen Qianqian's father's face showed admiration. He glanced at me and then walked into the coffee shop first.
The café wasn't very crowded. A few young couples, who looked like students, sat there sweetly, their expressions enviable. The café's decor wasn't luxurious or fashionable; if I had to describe it in one word, it would be "ordinary," even simple to the point of being plain, and somewhat run-down—it seemed to have been there for a long time.
After finding a place to sit, Chen Qianqian's father looked at me and smiled, saying, "It's strange, isn't it? Why did I bring you here?"
"Yes, I was a little curious," I nodded after looking around the café.
“I used to come here often with Qianqian’s mother. Back then, I was very poor, so poor that I could barely afford food. Qianqian’s mother’s family wasn’t exactly rich, but they were doing alright. She loved coffee, so after we started dating, I often took her here for coffee, because it was the cheapest place at the time, haha. So many years have passed in the blink of an eye. Although I, Chen Zihao, have made something of myself now, I still come here often because it holds our memories.” Chen Qianqian’s father, Chen Zihao, looked at the familiar scene around him, a hint of reminiscence in his eyes, and said to me with a face full of emotion.
“Oh, I see. I imagine you and your mother were very much in love back then,” I said with a smile.
"Yes, that's right. It's such a pity. Qianqian's mother died young. Back then, I was working hard every day to earn money to support the family, and I didn't notice that her health was deteriorating day by day. When I finally found out, she already had late-stage cancer. The doctor told me that it was caused by overwork. Do you know how I felt when I heard that? Qianqian's mother was originally a young lady from a wealthy family, but she left her home to be with me and traveled thousands of miles to come here with me. I swore I would take good care of her, but in the end, I was the one who worked her to death. However, she didn't complain about me at all when she died. She just told me to take good care of Qianqian." Chen Zihao, a grown man, became somewhat choked with tears as he talked about his past. It seemed that he was really heartbroken.
Before I could speak, Chen Zihao continued, "She asked me to take care of Qianqian, and I agreed. Qianqian is my daughter, and I would make sure she didn't suffer any pain. From that moment on, I started working like crazy. Ten years ago, I saved enough money to take Qianqian to America. I achieved great success on Wall Street, and I felt I could give Qianqian the best. But unfortunately, she wasn't happy, not at all. I lived in America for seven years and never saw Qianqian smile. Even if she did, it was just a forced smile, a fake one, something I saw. I saw all of this, and it hurt me deeply. I tried to care for Qianqian, but I couldn't open her heart. She was so indifferent to everyone. Except when she was watching basketball, she was practically a walking corpse. At that time, I was in immense pain. I felt I had let Qianqian's mother down. She entrusted her child to me, and I couldn't make her happy. Although I tried my best to satisfy her materially, it had no effect whatsoever."
As Chen Zihao said this, a trace of helplessness and pain appeared on his face.
"However, more than two years ago, one day I came home from work and found that Qianqian's face was full of smiles. It wasn't a fake smile, it was a genuine smile. Do you know how excited I was when I saw that smile? I had never seen Qianqian smile from the bottom of her heart since her mother died, but that day I saw it. I was overjoyed, I was practically going crazy..." As he spoke, a smile gradually appeared on Chen Zihao's face.
"From that day on, Qianqian would go out unpredictably, sometimes during the day, sometimes in the early morning, and sometimes even sneaking out in the middle of the night. Although I saw it all, I didn't stop her. No matter what Qianqian thought or what she was doing, as long as she was happy, that was enough. Seeing the smile on her face made me content. I felt like I had the whole world." At this moment, Chen Zihao's smile was radiant, a smile of pure happiness.
"However, this situation didn't last long. A few months later, Qianqian's expression began to change, her face filled with melancholy. One day, Qianqian came home crying, and without saying a word, she hugged me and started sobbing loudly. I asked her what was wrong, but she wouldn't say. I thought she must have suffered some injustice in New York. Seeing Qianqian's heartbroken appearance, my heart was breaking. But I was powerless to help, because Qianqian wouldn't tell me the truth. After hiring a private investigator, I learned that Qianqian had become infatuated with a boy who played basketball at Rucker Park. However, that boy suddenly disappeared from Rucker Park for some reason and never appeared again. Seeing Qianqian's face constantly wet with tears, I was in great pain as well. Finally, I made a decision, and took Qianqian away from America, away from New York, this place of heartbreak. So I sold my company in America and returned to Shanghai to start over, hoping that a new environment would help Qianqian recover." Chen Zihao was once again plunged into anguish.
"However, to my disappointment, Qianqian has become even colder than before, even that fake smile is gone. This is causing me great pain. But a week ago, I saw you taking Qianqian home. You know, Qianqian is a very aloof girl. Apart from that girl Zhou Chen, she has no friends, let alone boys. And it's even more unbelievable that she would ask you to take her home. Moreover, she never gets home later than eight o'clock, but that day it was ten o'clock. When you left, I could see the reluctance and warmth in Qianqian's eyes, something I would never normally see. So at that time, I started paying attention to Qianqian. But to my disappointment, Qianqian became very distressed. Although she seemed fine on the surface, she would cry every day when she came home. Although she tried her best to hide it, I still found out... I think Qianqian likes you, but you rejected her. Qianqian is my daughter, and I will try my best to help her get whatever she likes. Young man, do you understand what I mean?" After Chen Zihao finished telling me everything, he looked at me with hopeful eyes. His meaning was clear: he wanted me to give him an answer, an answer that would satisfy him.
“I understand, but I’m sorry, Uncle Chen, I have to admit your feelings for Qianqian are admirable, but I can’t accept her because I don’t love her right now.” I said directly.
“Why? What’s wrong with Qianqian? Although she’s aloof, she’s beautiful and has a gentle heart. Is there anything about her that doesn’t suit you?” Chen Zihao asked me with a puzzled look.
“It’s not because she’s bad, but because I already have a girlfriend, and I think you understand that feelings can’t be forced, so I have to reject her.” I said helplessly.
"No, young man, you're too young. You don't understand that feelings can be cultivated. Besides, there's nothing wrong with Qianqian. It's not a big deal that you have a girlfriend. I can give her some money to leave you. If you don't want that, she can be your mistress. I won't mind, as long as Qianqian doesn't find out. As long as you treat Qianqian well, that's fine. Young man, I've investigated you. Your family isn't very well-off. Even if you're a great student and get into a good university, it will be difficult for you to make a name for yourself. But if you take Qianqian as your son-in-law, you can at least save yourself twenty years of struggle. Although I, Chen Zihao, am not a top-tier tycoon, I still have a net worth of over a billion. As long as you treat Qianqian well and marry her, all that money will be yours." Chen Zihao said excitedly to me, throwing out a huge bait without hesitation.

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