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After noon, Zhang Qiu arranged for everyone to take over the venue. In the afternoon, Zhang Qiu invited Song Weidong to White Day Fire, saying, "Come sit down."
"Congratulations," Song Weidong said as he settled onto the sofa, a slight smile on his lips, looking somewhat reserved.
"Thank you, thank you." Zhang Qiu had heard too many congratulations by now and smiled, "When you go back, there will be people congratulating you too."
"Congratulate me for what?" Song Weidong was puzzled by Zhang Qiu's words.
Zhang Qiu pointed to the remaining photos on the tea table and said with a smile, "Have you been to this KV?"
Song Weidong recognized it immediately and replied, "I know it, that's Fire Fox."
"That's right, it's Fire Fox. Since you're congratulating me upon meeting, you must have heard about my situation already, so I won't elaborate further. The key point is that Fire Fox is now in my hands. I don't have many people under me, and I hope you can help me manage it. It's not for free; you'll get seventy percent of the income while I take thirty. What do you say? Help me out?"
"This..." Song Weidong was momentarily stunned; Zhang Qiu's words were like a bomb exploding next to him. He couldn't deny that he was tempted by this unexpected offer from Zhang Qiu. However, why should he manage a KV for someone else? Although Zhang Qiu was asking him to help manage it, Song Weidong knew that this was merely an excuse from Zhang Qiu to avoid making him feel awkward. Having traveled extensively with his father and met countless people, he could see through it.
Noticing Song Weidong's hesitation, Zhang Qiu said, "Don't worry too much; Xue'er and Auntie are very satisfied with that place. I've wanted to thank you for a long time."
"That thanks seems a bit too much."
"Why make it so clear-cut? You help me manage the venue, and I should thank you too. Don't decline; it's summer vacation now—a great opportunity for development. Bring your brothers along and work hard; having a venue and income is essential for establishing yourself in Beilan County, right?"
"Then what do I do?" A glimmer of excitement flashed in Song Weidong's eyes. Zhang Qiu was right; he had long wanted a venue of his own, but it wasn't that easy. It wasn't just about money; without proper connections in both legal and illegal circles, nothing could get done.
Zhang Qiu slapped his thigh and laughed, "That's the spirit! Let me tell you, I've taken over several venues this time. Gao Zhi and the others are probably already in the process of taking over; you should hurry and bring your people over. I'll contact them for you so you can head straight there."
"Okay, I'll contact my people right away."
Song Weidong stood up excitedly, grasping Zhang Qiu's hands tightly as he stammered, "Zhang Qiu, I... I... I don't know what to say. Thank you! Thank you!"
"Alright, go ahead and work hard. I'll be coming to collect money from you at the end of the month."
"You don't need to collect; I'll bring it to you at the end of the month."
After sending off Song Weidong, Zhang Qiu sat down to consider the matter of incorporating the Stone Dagger Gang. If this issue was not handled well, he would feel uneasy even if he went to Africa.
"Brother Qiu," Rui Rui pushed the door open and entered. "There’s an invitation letter here. The person who delivered it claims to be a government worker."
"Is that person still here?"
"They've already left."
"Let me take a look at the invitation letter."
Zhang Qiu took the invitation letter from Rui Rui's hands. The bright red cover was adorned with golden lanterns and lions, with a prominent character for 'invite' in the center, looking quite impressive. Zhang Qiu opened the letter, and his gaze first landed on the red seal in the lower right corner, which had a red star surrounded by the words Beilan County People's Government Office.
Seeing Zhang Qiu engrossed in the letter, Rui Rui asked, "Brother Qiu, is this real?"
"Of course it's real. Just look at this seal; how could it be fake?" Zhang Qiu smiled as he showed Rui Rui the red seal on the invitation.
"Brother Qiu, why did they send you an invitation?"
"Because of what happened that night; it clearly states the reason here."
"I specifically went to buy newspapers and didn’t see any local media coverage."
"Why would the leaders wait for local reports? Someone has already placed news from D City on Director Chen's desk."
Rui Rui felt a chill run down her spine and worriedly said, "This... it wouldn’t be a banquet with ulterior motives, would it?" Having worked in bars for a long time, she had an instinctive aversion to officials. She always felt that inviting Zhang Qiu was not a good sign.
Zhang Qiu looked at the contents of the invitation and chuckled, "Don't worry; they are all quite shrewd. They wouldn't make such foolish moves. You just mentioned that there was no local media coverage, right? Just wait; tomorrow at the latest, there will be reports coming out. When that happens, don’t forget to buy a few copies to post in the lobby."
Rui Rui was still processing this when Zhang Qiu added, "Get ready; you’ll accompany me at noon."
"Ah!" Rui Rui looked at Zhang Qiu in surprise. "I’m going too?"
"That's right, the invitation clearly states that the manager of Daylight Fire Bar is invited, and there are two spots available."
"Great!"
Rui Rui eagerly agreed, two pink flowers blooming on her cheeks. She sat down next to Zhang Qiu, leaning directly against him, a wave of fragrance instantly enveloping Zhang Qiu's senses. Rui Rui tossed her golden hair, her eyes revealing a flirtatious glimmer.
"Brother Qiu, I knew you still have feelings for me. Don't worry, I'll dress up beautifully and won't embarrass you."
Before Zhang Qiu could shift away, Rui Rui stood up and walked off. Zhang Qiu watched her retreating figure and shook his head, saying, "What even is this?"
Regarding attending the banquet, Zhang Qiu had considered bringing Jiang Xue but ultimately decided to take Rui Rui instead. Firstly, Jiang Xue had just taken over the hall and had many matters to handle. Secondly, Rui Rui was more familiar with White Day Fire and would be able to perform better if the leaders inquired. Once noon passed, his uncle would no longer be able to act against White Day Fire. Holding the invitation in his hand, Zhang Qiu felt secretly pleased; this was truly a stroke of luck.
...
At nine o'clock in the evening, the doors of White Day Fire were tightly shut, and the electronic display screen flashed "Closed." This had become a norm for the people of Beilan County; most bars had been undergoing renovations recently, and those in the know understood the reasons behind it. Outside was one thing, but inside White Day Fire was another scene entirely—hundreds of young men with bare chests, tattoos, shaved heads or long hair sat in the hall, with fruit peels, sunflower seed shells, and cigarette butts scattered all over the floor. If one didn't know better, they might think a brawl was about to break out.
Zhang Qiu stood on the staircase landing, looking down at the scene below. From here, he could see everything happening in the hall; tonight gathered many core members from the former Stone Dagger Gang—there were actually over a hundred of them. Zhang Qiu understood that the situation was even more serious than he had imagined; earning the loyalty of these hundred or so men wouldn't be an easy task.
Clearing his throat, Zhang Qiu spoke loudly: "Brothers, everyone is here; let me say a few words. My name is Zhang Qiu; I used to follow Brother Leopard and am now the leader of Hall Society. Some of you may have seen me before, but many do not know me or have never heard my name. That’s okay; you all understand Brother Leopard's intentions before he went abroad, right?"
"Understood."
Hearing the sparse responses from the crowd was within Zhang Qiu's expectations. Conquering someone isn't something that happens overnight—especially not over a hundred people. For now, achieving compliance from these brothers without causing trouble would be his greatest success.
Zhang Qiu continued: "I know some of you might be wondering why Brother Leopard would want you to follow a freshly graduated student like me. If I were in your shoes, I would doubt it too. Unfortunately, I can't answer that question right now; any explanation would feel weak and pale in comparison. However, through our future actions together, I will prove everything."
"Yeah right."
From among the crowd, a guy with dyed yellow hair and snake tattoos on both arms led a ruckus that quickly turned the entire hall noisy. Zhang Qiu looked at him without anger and smiled as he asked, "Brother, what's your name?"
"Me?" The yellow-haired man raised an eyebrow at Zhang Qiu. "I'm He Xiao; what about it?"
"He Xiao, right? Your earlier remarks were quite representative. So tell me, why don't you trust me?"
"A kid who hasn't even grown hair knows nothing. How many people have you killed?"
He Xiao showed no mercy to Zhang Qiu, and Yang Yu, standing behind Zhang Qiu, was about to explode but was stopped by Zhang Qiu. Zhang Qiu smiled and said, "Since you don't believe me, why did you come looking for me?"
"I don't trust you, but I trust Brother Leopard. I don't believe Brother Leopard would abandon us; he will definitely come back."
Zhang Qiu nodded slightly, feeling less disdain for He Xiao, who was challenging him. He Xiao's words sounded like those of a loyal brother, and Zhang Qiu enjoyed dealing with people who valued loyalty. He smiled and said, "I also look forward to Brother Leopard's return. I promise you that as long as Brother Leopard comes back, I will release the people immediately. You can take your Brothers to see Brother Leopard. How does that sound?"
"As long as Brother Leopard returns, I will go to him whether you let me or not." He Xiao still maintained an arrogant demeanor, sitting at the table with his feet resting on a high stool.
Zhang Qiu didn't mind the interruption; he had likely prepared himself mentally for everything that was happening. He had even anticipated that some people might leave directly but was relieved that this situation did not occur. Before Brother Leopard left the country, he had promised not to let these brothers down, and Zhang Qiu intended to keep that promise.
Zhang Qiu scanned the crowd in the hall and said, "I see some brothers are already getting impatient, so I'll keep it brief. I am someone who treats those well who treat me well. Just remember this point. If you don't believe me, you can ask the brothers at the bar; they are all Brother Leopard's people, and you can find out how well I treat them."
Zhang Qiu deliberately paused for a moment before continuing, "Make sure to rest well tonight; starting tomorrow, everything will return to normal. After a fierce battle, our territory has drastically reduced. You will be evenly distributed among each territory under a base salary plus commission system. As long as you perform well, there’s no worry about not making money. I believe it won't be long before we are still the largest gang in Beilan County."
Zhang Qiu's last statement remained unspoken. The largest gang in Beilan County would still be them; however, the name would change from Stone Dagger Gang to Hall Society.
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