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"Oh? Hearing you say that, I actually want to meet him," Zhang Yang said as he put down his history textbook. "What does he go by?"
"Everyone calls him Little Zhuge; his real name is Zhu Rui," the Black Wolf replied. "Alright, let's have lunch together tomorrow."
The next day at noon, Zhang Yang hurried out of school and arrived at the restaurant mentioned by the Black Wolf, entering a secluded private room in the backyard. This time, there were the Black Wolf, the Black Bear, Nickname, Great Victory, and of course, Little Zhuge (Zhu Rui).
After some greetings, everyone took their seats.
"I've heard about your skills, Brother Zhang; both the Black Wolf and the Black Bear admire you greatly," Little Zhuge said as he stood up to pour a cup of tea for Zhang Yang. "Try this; it's Guanyin King tea that I brought myself. The tea served here is just terrible."
"Brother Zhu is too kind. No matter how good my skills are, they can't compare to your sharp mind," Zhang Yang replied without drinking the tea, lightly tapping the edge of his cup twice as a gesture of respect.
"Ahem." Little Zhuge had only heard about Zhang Yang before, but this remark made him realize that this young man was indeed quite capable.
Dishes began to arrive one after another. The Black Wolf was the main host, and Zhang Yang sat in the prominent position on his right. However, instead of the Black Bear sitting as the secondary host, it was Little Zhuge who took that seat. Zhang Yang immediately understood that Little Zhuge was not an ordinary person. He was actually the second-in-command under Black Ghost; with the new leader coming up, it should have been the Black Bear's turn to sit in that position. Clearly, the Black Bear did not contest it and let him take it.
The Black Wolf brought three cups of wine while Little Zhuge brought two. After placing down his second cup of wine, Little Zhuge got to the point:
"Since there are no outsiders present today, I’ll speak frankly. Taking down Black Ghost and Black Whirlwind was probably orchestrated by you, Brother Zhang?" At this moment, he referred to him as "Brother Zhang" instead of "Brother."
The Black Wolf's expression changed. This joint operation with the police to take down his boss was not something that could be easily brushed off; moreover, if this information got out and was used against the Black Wolf, it would be entirely reasonable. "Little Zhuge, it's fine to eat whatever you want, but you shouldn't speak carelessly..."
"Hey?" Zhang Yang waved his hand dismissively. "Brother Wolf is overthinking it; since Brother Zhu can say this, he must be on your side."
"Hahaha, I wasn't mistaken, Brother Zhang is indeed impressive!" Little Zhuge raised his glass and downed it in one go. "What I mean is, since Black Wolf has become the leader, the future development will likely not be limited to just this small area of the West District. I am willing to do my part and stand with my brothers through thick and thin!"
"Black Ghost is too cunning, only interested in profit, and employs a strategy of balance among everyone. Moreover, with drugs as his main business, it's hard for him to achieve anything significant. Brother Black Wolf is righteous and noble; I believe he will lead everyone down a good path. Although I'm not part of your crew, I have a small suggestion: let's avoid drugs in the future." Zhang Yang also finished his drink.
As they drank, Zhang Yang thought to himself that Little Zhuge was indeed sharp; he not only saw through the entire situation but also understood that those who recognize the times are true talents, immediately aligning himself with Black Wolf.
"I know that Zhang Yang and we are not on the same path, but from now on, Black Wolf is my leader!" Black Wolf looked at Zhang Yang and raised his glass. "Come on, Brother Yang, I toast to you!"
"Hahaha, at my age..." Zhang Yang lifted his drink.
"A leader is a leader, regardless of age!" Black Wolf downed his drink in one go. "I acknowledge you as my leader!"
Everyone present followed Black Wolf's lead and raised their glasses. "Brother Yang, just based on your skills alone, I greatly admire you!" Black Bear also finished his drink.
"Actually, in my heart, there are no leaders or subordinates; everyone here are brothers!" Zhang Yang downed five cups in a row. Since there were five people, he gestured to each person before finishing each cup.
"Good, clap clap!" Little Zhuge led the applause.
Afterward, Little Zhuge said, "The advance into the South District was originally Black Ghost's plan; he brought in Deputy Mayor's son Wu Liangdong as support. But now that Black Ghost has fallen, with just these five kilograms of evidence, Black Ghost and Black Whirlwind will probably be executed within ten minutes. Now that Wu Liangdong is no longer a support for us, how do we proceed with our advance into the South District?"
"Since Brother Yang is here today, why don't we discuss it together? My opinion is to stabilize our own territory first; we shouldn't let things fall apart just because we've changed leaders. Currently, there are two major forces in the South District: one is Wang Donghai and the other is Sha He Shang," Black Wolf said.
"I think we should unite with Sha He Shang and eliminate Wang Donghai's influence first," Little Zhuge suggested. "Sha He Shang's main power lies in the seafood market and tourist areas; the bustling parts of the city are mainly under Wang Donghai's control. By cooperating with us, Sha He Shang won't suffer any losses. This way, after we stabilize our position in the South District together, we can slowly figure out how to take over Sha He Shang's territory."
"There's someone named Lin Zhenxiong who hangs around with Wang Donghai. What's his background? He has a subordinate called Azheng, who is quite skilled and has a good sense of style. I think we can try to recruit him." Although Zhang Yang stated that he wasn't part of their group, he naturally expressed some opinions as if they were all brothers.
"Lin Zhenxiong is considered the top figure under Wang Donghai. He has some connections, but he's quite lecherous. I know a bit about Azheng too; he's not married yet and his girlfriend is pretty attractive. After hearing Brother Yang mention this, I have an idea," Little Zhuge said. "Can we find an opportunity..."
"Great idea!" Black Wolf immediately understood. They could take the chance to bring Azheng over and then deal with Lin Zhenxiong. Black Wolf continued, "Little Zhuge, you handle the cooperation talks with Sha He Shang. Nickname and Great Victory will look for opportunities and keep a close watch on Lin Zhenxiong and Azheng's movements."
"This plan is a bit underhanded. I suggest we make sure Azheng appears before Lin Zhenxiong makes his move; otherwise, the outcome might not be favorable," Zhang Yang advised.
"Yes, this needs careful planning. First, finalize things with Sha He Shang, then bring Azheng in before we go to war with Wang Donghai and eliminate them," Black Wolf seemed very confident. "We need to act quickly while the criminal police are busy with drug cases and don't have time to monitor us," Little Zhuge added.
This plan excited everyone; the territory of South District was naturally much richer than West District. Unlike Zhang Yang, they were out here to grow stronger and make money. Seeing their faces glowing with excitement, Zhang Yang raised a glass:
"Everyone shouldn't celebrate too early; this is just a plan. Even if we take South District, how to deal with the police afterward is still a big issue. With Brother Zhu like Little Zhuge around, I won't say much more. I just want to emphasize two points: first, while making money is important, don't do anything immoral; otherwise, it won't last long. Second, as long as you're my brother and need my help, just speak up!"
After finishing his drink and sitting down, Zhang Yang left Little Zhuge secretly astonished; Zhang Yang was much more complex than he had imagined. Although he appeared somewhat inexperienced on the surface, he was actually very seasoned when it came to handling matters.
After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Zhang Yang pondered for a moment before suddenly speaking: "There's something that's been weighing on my mind for a long time; I'm not sure if I should bring it up..."
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