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In the study of Hong Tianhu upstairs, Hong Tianhu frowned and remained silent, while Xin Yi and Huang Mang sat in the chairs opposite him.
"Big Brother, what exactly do you mean? What do you want to tell us?" Huang Mang, who was impatient, asked anxiously when he saw that Hong Tianhu had not spoken for a long time.
"Third, don't rush. I have something to say to Brother Xin," Hong Tianhu lifted his head and said, staring at the still expressionless Xin Yi. "Brother Xin, Three Tiger Hall needs your help!" Hong Tianhu was straightforward right from the start, embodying the demeanor of a general.
"Third-in-Command, please speak frankly. As long as it is within my ability, Xin Yi will do his utmost," Xin Yi replied without hesitation. Since they were all men of courage, there was no need for pretentiousness or empty formalities.
"Good!" Hong Tianhu praised and continued, "Three Tiger Hall is in trouble now. Many people may think that Three Tiger Hall has already unified Longchuan, but that is not the case. For the past few years, there has been a force in Longchuan that has been opposing Three Tiger Hall. In previous years, I did not take them seriously until recently when this force rapidly grew stronger and could almost stand against Three Tiger Hall, which caught my attention. However, it is already too late..."
"Big Brother, you are talking about Lufei and his gang, right? How can those insignificant figures stand against us at Three Tiger Hall? You are being overly worried," Huang Mang interrupted Hong Tianhu dismissively.
"Third, it's also my fault for not telling you earlier. The management of Three Tiger Hall has not been very good these years; the income of our brothers is still at the level from a few years ago. In fact... many people in Three Tiger Hall are already with Lufei."
"What?! Big Brother, are you serious?! Which bastards dare to betray us? I'll go take care of them right now!" Huang Mang's veins bulged on his forehead.
"Third, don't be impulsive. If you go and kill all those people now, there won't be many left in Three Tiger Hall."
"Huh? Is it that serious? No way!" Huang Mang looked incredulous.
"Second... actually has long been with Lufei as well." At this point, Hong Tianhu's tone revealed a sense of tragic resignation. Yes, his own brother and the Third-in-Command of Three Tiger Hall had betrayed him; this was indeed a great sorrow for Hong Tianhu.
With a bang, Huang Mang slammed his fist on the solid wood desk, scattering ink and paper everywhere. "When did this happen?! Big Brother, how did you find out?"
"I have arranged someone close to me beside Lufei. Alright, Third, sit down and let me finish speaking with Brother Xin."
Two years ago, when Hong Tianhu discovered that Lufei's power was rapidly growing, he had placed a capable person beside Lufei. The intelligence coming back indicated that Lufei was not only thriving in the drug trade but also wielding significant influence in legitimate circles. It seemed he had strong backing and had not encroached upon Three Tiger Hall's territory, so Hong Tianhu had not taken action against him.
Lufei was merely a small-time thug who had risen through drug trafficking; years ago in Longchuan, he was completely unknown and belonged to the lowest tier of criminals—no one even paid him any mind. But two years ago, Lufei suddenly began to build his own forces and turned his drug business into a complete production chain. Initially, he operated secretly within venues under Three Tiger Hall's control. Because Hong Tianhu had long established rules prohibiting his brothers from engaging in such harmful activities, although his men could not partake in it, there was still market demand which provided an opportunity for Lufei. As Lufei's power grew stronger, he began openly selling drugs in venues under Three Tiger Hall without causing direct conflict; both sides managed to coexist peacefully for a time.
After the people sent by Hong Tianhu successfully infiltrated Lufei's circle, Hong Tianhu received many shocking pieces of information. Lufei had connections in the province and was rumored to be a high-ranking official, which meant his criminal activities faced little opposition. Even serious crimes like drug manufacturing and trafficking were overlooked. Even more astonishing was that in recent years, many people from the Three Tiger Hall had been bought off by Lufei, including the Third-in-Command, Yin Xinli. This made Hong Tianhu view Lufei's power with newfound respect, realizing that Lufei had been employing a strategy of gradual encroachment, slowly eating away at his rivals. It became clear that Lufei aimed to control all of Longchuan, or perhaps even the entire Binhai Province. Hong Tianhu himself was not particularly concerned; what worried him was that if the Three Tiger Hall fell, his loyal brothers would have nowhere to turn.
Recently, Hong Tianhu received news that Lufei intended to use Hong Tianhu's sixtieth birthday as an opportunity to unite several nearby regions and launch a sweeping attack on the Three Tiger Hall to eliminate it. However, despite receiving this information, Hong Tianhu felt helpless. The chances of winning in a direct confrontation were slim; even if all the brothers of the Three Tiger Hall remained loyal, they would not stand a chance against a coalition of several regions. Moreover, many within the Three Tiger Hall were already considering switching sides.
"What do you need me to do?" Xin Yi asked after hearing about the situation from Hong Tianhu.
"I believe with your skills, if you team up with Lao San and some trusted brothers, you should be able to strike at Lufei's forces one by one. At that point, he will be too preoccupied to think about anything else."
"Then why not just kill him?" Huang Mang interjected.
"I thought about that too, but first of all, Lufei is always surrounded by people. Even when he sleeps, someone is on duty, and those around him are armed, making it difficult to act. Furthermore, Lufei is not the true leader; the real boss is the person behind him. Even if we killed Lufei, someone would immediately take his place, so it wouldn't be very meaningful," Hong Tianhu explained.
Xin Yi pondered this for a while. He considered Huang Mang's suggestion; given his abilities, he could likely succeed against Lufei even if he were ten times stronger than Lufei's guards. However, as Hong Tianhu pointed out, such an action would not hold much significance. Besides, he did not want to resort to killing unless absolutely necessary—it was merely about completing a mission.
"Third-in-Command, can the person you have placed near Lufei report on his movements at any time?" Xin Yi finally asked after deep contemplation.
"There's no guarantee of that. While he might know Lufei's whereabouts, he doesn't have the opportunity to report them regularly. I've heard that Lufei maintains strict control over those around him. What does Brother Xin plan to do?"
"I believe we can only find out who is behind Lufei if we want to truly eliminate the threat."
"That's true in theory, but it's very difficult."
"How about this...?" Xin Yi proposed his strategy.
...
An hour later, Hong Tianhu and Huang Mang escorted Xin Yi downstairs. Hong Tianhu cheerfully said, "Brother Xin! On behalf of all the brothers of the Three Tiger Hall, thank you!"
“Third-in-Command, you are too polite. I just hope that in the future, all the brothers of Three Tiger Hall will be as straightforward and honorable as Third-in-Command and Third Leader. Only then will I represent the people of Longchuan to thank you.”
“Hahaha…”
“Hahaha…”
Both sides laughed heartily.
Hong Tianhu and Huang Mang continued to see Xin Yi and the others off to the car. As the vehicle drove out of the heavily guarded estate of Three Tiger Hall, Xin Yi turned back to take a glance at the seemingly strong but internally weak estate. It seemed that in every corner of the world, a war of the survival of the fittest was unfolding at every moment.
“Where are we going now?” Lijie asked, turning to look at Xin Yi while driving.
“Let’s go home,” Xin Yi replied naturally.
“Mm.” Lijie answered softly, glancing at Xin Yi again, his eyes filled with tenderness and happiness.
“By the way, Lijie, we need to do some things in the next couple of days, and I might need your help. Is that okay?” Remembering the matters concerning Three Tiger Hall, Xin Yi sought Lijie’s opinion.
“Of course, do we still need to be polite between us?” Lijie shot a playful glare at Xin Yi.
“Hehe, that’s true.”
“What did you two talk about? Can you tell me?”
So, Xin Yi briefly explained the situation regarding Three Tiger Hall and the current crisis they were facing. After listening, Lijie furrowed his brows and pondered for a moment before asking, “Why are you going to such lengths to help Three Tiger Hall?”
“Although I still don’t know who my parents' murderer is, from the fact that my grandfather has refused to tell me all these years, it’s clear that this enemy must have considerable power. Therefore, we also need to have some strength of our own; this way, our chances of success in future actions will be greater.”
"Are you sure that helping the Three Tiger Hall this time will make them help you in the future?"
"From the character of Hong Tianhu and Huang Mang, they are not the kind of people who forget their debts. I think they will help."
"Well, I'll trust your judgment."
...
After buying some daily necessities, Xin Yi and Lijie drove back to the Farm. Lijie cooked a few dishes, and during dinner, she opened a bottle of wine. The two chatted while drinking, and the room was filled with warmth and joy. Xin Yi felt a surge of emotion; this was the life he wanted— a warm room, a loving partner, home-cooked meals. If there were also two kind elderly people and lively, adorable children, this scene would be perfect. This was the life of a normal person.
After dinner, Lijie pushed Xin Yi into the bathroom to take a shower, saying she would clean up the dishes. Watching Lijie act like a little housewife, combined with having had a bit of wine that evening, her delicate face flushed like a flower. Xin Yi's heart stirred, and a mischievous impulse began to take over. As soon as Lijie turned around, Xin Yi wrapped his arms around her from behind.
"Let's wash together..." Xin Yi's chin rubbed against Lijie's fragrant shoulder, his warm breath caressing her ear as his hands began to wander upward.
"You naughty... rascal..." Lijie murmured weakly, her breathing already out of rhythm.
One piece of clothing after another was removed, and the temperature in the entire bathroom began to rise, creating a scene full of springtime beauty...
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