dmims Chapter 28 Collusion and Joining!
Chapter 28 Collusion and Joining!
"Boss Ge is quite the storyteller; he's really got me hooked. But Boss Ge, neither you nor Boss Huo are just ordinary businessmen or simple gangsters. You have powerful backers!"
Fatty put down his chopsticks, looked at Ge Da Longtou, and pointed out the core issue of the matter.
If it were an ordinary businessman, he could just make a move, but if there were other forces behind him, then making a move could lead to a lot of trouble.
"Hehehe, if we mess with Boss Huo's fleet, and then the north attacks, Hong Kong Island, this tiny place, won't be able to withstand it."
"When the time comes, you people with hometowns will just pack up and leave, while we'll still be here trying to make a living!"
"It's best if we don't get involved in this."
Fatty Xin said calmly.
Looking at Fatty Xin's seemingly honest appearance, Ge Dalongtou realized that he was actually taking the opportunity to raise prices!
Why are you still staying to make a living? Do you think Fatty Xin and Dongfu are good people? If a real fight broke out, you thugs would probably have run away by now!
Stay and try to make a living? With what you've done, you deserve to be executed eight times over. Staying means certain death!
"Brother Xin, I'm sincerely here to discuss this business with you. Let's skip the formalities. From now on, our Number Gang will absolutely not get involved in the dock business. All dock-related matters will be handled by Dongfuhe."
"All of our number gang's maritime business goes through the docks that you, Dongfu and the manager, guard."
Ge Dalongtou started raising prices, without spending a single penny, but promising to increase them significantly.
Anyway, their number gang didn't have much business at the docks to begin with, and some of it was shady business, so they wouldn't use legitimate docks anyway.
"This is not a good matter."
Fatty picked up his chopsticks, but he was still a little dissatisfied.
The two continued to test each other's bottom line regarding the issue of interests. After talking for half an hour, they finally reached an agreement on the terms and set a time to take action against Boss Huo's fleet.
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Boss Huo was naturally unaware that a new wave of conflict was about to break out, and was warmly welcoming Duan Tongtian's arrival.
Having faced even warships, what hadn't Boss Huo seen? He already knew the Number Gang was dishonest, so even if he knew someone was going to make a move, he wouldn't take it to heart.
Use whatever methods you have; we'll see what happens!
"Boss, this Master Duan is a successor of Bajiquan. He heard about our situation and is willing to come and help us, and also teach the brothers some boxing techniques."
Zhang Guohao warmly introduced Master Duan to Boss Huo.
"Boss Huo, I've heard about what you've done, and it's truly admirable! I also want to contribute to the nation and the country!"
Duan Tongtian clasped his hands in a fist salute and addressed Boss Huo with great seriousness.
"Master Duan, you've come at the right time. We brothers often run into trouble while sailing, but we haven't had time to learn from a master. We're all happy to have you here."
After hearing Zhang Guohao's introduction, Boss Huo was very respectful, daring to hire him even though he didn't know his abilities.
Although Zhang Guohao had never witnessed Duan Tongtian's skills, he could tell from two points that Duan Tongtian was capable. One was that, based on his own experience, he could tell Duan Tongtian's skill level just by looking at his physique and calluses. The other was that a martial arts master daring to open a martial arts school in the walled city already spoke volumes.
Half the people in the walled city are gangsters and outlaws. Could someone who can open a martial arts school in such a place be an ordinary person?
"Mr. Huo, your words make me feel a little ashamed. I don't have much of a reputation, all I have is a passion. Please don't look down on me, Mr. Huo."
Duan Tongtian said modestly.
"Alright, alright, I won't treat Master Duan unfairly. I'll definitely give Master Duan the best treatment."
Boss Huo brought Duan Tongtian to meet with all his subordinates.
When these boatmen heard that a martial arts master had come to teach them boxing, they all happily came over to meet Duan Tongtian.
"Is this Master Duan reliable?"
At this moment, Boss Huo asked Zhang Guohao in a low voice, not because he didn't trust Zhang Guohao's judgment, but because he wanted to be aware of the situation.
"Don't worry, Boss Huo, I guarantee this guy is capable and reliable. I talked to him for a long time, and he's a righteous man!"
Zhang Guohao assured Boss Huo, "Anyone who gets so excited about Boss Huo's deeds must be a good person!"
"Alright, don't mistreat them. You can offer them a higher salary."
Boss Huo immediately decided to give Master Duan a basic salary of 300 yuan per month, with bonuses for other tasks to be calculated separately.
Zhang Guohao naturally had no objections, as he had informed them beforehand. As for the others? They were all unaware of the matter, and they were all enjoying practicing boxing with Master Duan.
Master Duan is an honest man. Seeing everyone moving goods, he joined in. Before long, his robe was stained, but he didn't complain at all.
"Set off!"
Seeing that it was getting dark, Boss Huo waved his hand, and five fast boats immediately set off for the north.
"Master Duan, are you settling in alright?"
Duan Tongtian went out to sea with Zhang Guohao today. After sailing for a while, Zhang Guohao asked him how he felt.
"Fortunately, I've been on boats quite a few times over the years, so I'm used to it. It's only when you're on a boat that you can really appreciate how important this is."
Duan Tongtian glanced at the cargo on the ship, and a sense of pride rose in his heart. He was doing a good deed for the country and the nation!
"Master Duan, you possess the spirit of a true hero, dedicated to your country and its people!"
Upon seeing this, Zhang Guohao couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"The greatest heroes are those who serve their country and its people. That's a wonderful saying, but it's too grand for me to be worthy of."
Duan Tongtian, who was well-educated, had his eyes light up when he heard this—any martial arts practitioner would be overjoyed to hear such a thing.
"Haha, when Master Duan's deeds are spread in the future, he will definitely live up to this saying."
Zhang Guohao laughed heartily, but then remembered that the original book containing this line hadn't even been written yet. Could he perhaps plagiarize?
"Flying snow connects the sky, shooting white deer; laughing at the book of gods and heroes, leaning on the jade mandarin ducks; add a book like 'The Sword of the Yue Maiden,' and you're set for life!"
Zhang Guohao became more and more excited as he thought about it, and started to recall which books he had read. But as soon as he started to recall, Zhang Guohao panicked.
I didn't read any books in my past life. I only watched TV before, so I only know a little bit of the general content. If I want to be a plagiarist, I can't do it by myself. I have to find a ghostwriter!
Zhang Guohao was filled with regret. He realized that besides being good at fighting, he was mediocre at everything else, which greatly affected his ability to make money!
With that in mind, Zhang Guohao could only put those thoughts aside for the time being and continue talking to Duan Tongtian about things at sea.
Although Zhang Guohao has only been sailing for a few days, his experiences have been far more exciting than many others.
There were some things that were not easy to tell Duan Tongtian before, but now that they were told, Duan Tongtian was so surprised that he couldn't close his mouth.