Chapter 418 The butt determines the head
If there is no external intervention, as an outsider, any large-scale action by Hutchison will definitely cause a backlash from local forces.
Only when the Yiqing Project turns the entire Taiwan underworld upside down can Hutchison reap the greatest benefits!
Now, the time has come!
As for the so-called geographical advantage and human harmony, they are also in Lin Zehao's control!
Xiangshang is a legislator, a successful businessman, and has just cooperated with the government on a TSMC project and is in the honeymoon period.
As for downward, he can manipulate more things.
"Brother Hao, don't worry, I will be absolutely fine and will definitely not hold the club back!"
Faced with the opportunity in front of him, Wang Yu decided to give it a try!
"Very good, go get some work done, and contact Ale if you have anything."
As Lin Zehao finished speaking, Lin Huaile, who had been waiting on the side, stepped forward quickly, took the initiative to extend his hand, and said: "Hello, I'm Lin Huaile, just call me Ah Le."
Wang Yu, who had experienced ups and downs, was naturally not careless. He shook hands and said, "Brother Le, I'm Wang Yu, just call me A Yu."
Lin Zehao smiled and said, "Alright, we are all family, it's just a name, call each other whatever you feel comfortable with."
When Wang Yu came, he was alone, and when he left, Lin Huaile was with him.
The two men walked all the way to the headquarters of the Bamboo Union Gang. At this critical juncture, no one cared about their business. No one even bothered to do the most basic inquiries and verify their identities. They just walked in casually.
Only then did Lin Huaile realize what the state of a society would be like when people were not united and there was no strong person to take the lead.
It is no exaggeration to say that for the Bamboo Union gang in this state, he only needs three hundred people. No, if all of them are good fighters, he only needs two hundred people to take it down!
"It seems that the Bamboo Union is really in decline..."
At this moment, Lin Huaile was feeling emotional and was also very grateful in his heart. Fortunately, Hutchison had Brother Hao, the absolute soul figure. Otherwise, it would probably not be much stronger than the Bamboo Union Gang.
In a chaotic situation, it is really difficult to turn the situation around without a strong enough boss.
Just as Wang Yu and Lin Huaile were gradually infiltrating the Bamboo Union Gang, the Tri-Union Gang also welcomed a strange guest.
Yuan Tao, accompanied by two subordinates, walked slowly with his hands behind his back, looking like a leader on an inspection tour.
Lei Fuhong kept half a step behind, with a decent smile on his face and kept saying something.
Yuan Tao took off his sunglasses and said, "Mr. Lei, you are a smart man who has received elite education in America. You don't need me to explain many things. You naturally know the pros and cons."
"I believe you have seen the effect of the One-Clearance Project. How is the Bamboo Union? How is Chen Qili?"
"Do you think that there are any so-called gangs or societies in Taiwan that can compete with the government?"
Listening to the other party's words, Lei Fuhong thought to himself that it had finally come. He pushed his glasses on the bridge of his nose, his mind turning rapidly, and said: "Minister Yuan is right. No matter how big a gang is, it is difficult for it to be accepted by the upper class. In the end, it will still fall behind."
"It's just that the people below need to support their families. There are some things that even I, the gang leader, cannot interfere with."
Yuan Tao shook his head and said, "If you can't even manage the people below you, then you are not worthy of being the leader of a gang."
"I always like to help others. If you don't mind, I can help you find a suitable candidate so that you don't have to be in a dilemma."
As soon as these words were spoken, the originally harmonious atmosphere changed instantly. Lei Fuhong's face became as gloomy as water, and it seemed that even the temperature was about to drop a few degrees.
At this time, Yuan Tao laughed out loud, patted Lei Fuhong on the shoulder, and said, "You don't really take it seriously, do you? I'm just joking, don't worry."
Lei Fuhong forced a smile, but in his heart he was curtsying to all his ancestors.
"Of course I'm not here just to joke with you. The boss has taken a fancy to the Sanlian Gang, so he asked me to ask you if you want to have a taste of the emperor's food."
Lei Fuhong was a little surprised. He didn't expect the turning point to appear at this time. Fortunately, he was still a little shrewd. He only showed a little surprise and said, "Eat a bite of the emperor's food? How do you say it specifically?"
Yuan Tao found it funny when he saw Lei Fuhong pretending to be mature, but he still chose to cooperate and continue the scene.
"That's right. You don't have to pay too much, and there aren't that many harsh conditions. You just need to obey the orders from above when necessary. I promise that the Sanlian Gang will become the largest gang in Taiwan in the future, without a doubt!"
"You should know that my boss is definitely capable of this. The conditions have been set. The choice is yours."
Ding Zongshu was killed inexplicably, and the murderer has not been found yet, which means that they no longer have any relevant power to control.
Therefore, they took advantage of the Yiqing Project to target the Sanlian Gang.
Firstly, the size of the Sanlian Gang is neither too big nor too small, just the right size.
Secondly, Lei Fuhong is just a young man who knows nothing and is easier to control.
"What will happen if I refuse?"
Lei Fuhong was silent for a while, but finally asked this question.
"We always abide by the law. You can refuse. We promise not to force you."
Yuan Tao's remarks may sound high-sounding, but judging from his meaningful expression, they are definitely not that simple.
Lei Fuhong was not that naive. He was silent for a moment and said, "When necessary, we will follow the orders from above. When is it necessary?"
Yuan Tao laughed so hard that tears even came out of his eyes. He patted Lei Fuhong's arm and said, "Of course, when necessary."
Sure enough, a green egg is a green egg. No matter how mature it looks, it is still raw inside.
"Okay, I still have a lot of things to deal with. I don't have time to chat with you here. Just give me an answer, do you accept or reject it?"
Yuan Tao smiled for a long while, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with his fingers, and casually wiped them on Lei Fuhong's suit, which looked extremely silky and casual.
Lei Fuhong's face was grim, but he didn't dare to resist, so he could only put forward conditions: "I can accept it, but you must promise to stand on my side."
"For example, when I take action against other gangs, you must get the relevant departments to give us the Tri-Union Gang preferential treatment."
Yuan Tao nodded and said, "Don't worry. Even if you don't tell us about this, we will definitely help you. After all, as long as you join, you will be one of us. The better the Sanlian Gang develops, the better it will be for both of us."
After finalizing the cooperation, Yuan Tao stopped talking nonsense and immediately took his people away.
Lei Fuhong was silent for a long time, then called Uncle Zhongyong and Old Jin to discuss the matter.
Lei Fuhong sat in the main seat, while Old Jin and Uncle Zhongyong sat on the leather sofa, one smoking a cigarette and the other drinking tea.
After a brief introduction, Lei Fuhong told about his cooperation with Yuan Tao.
Of course, in his retelling, the relationship between him and Yuan Tao was absolutely equal, with no distinction between superiors and subordinates.
After the narration, Mr. Jin was still drinking tea, but Uncle Zhongyong could not sit still. He quickly put out the cigarette in his hand and said, "Fuhong, no way!"
"Gangs have their own rules. If your fellow gang members find out about your cooperation with the government, we will be considered as traitors!"
"Moreover, this is tantamount to seeking the skin of a tiger. After we become the White Gloves, our fate is no longer in our own hands. If something unexpected happens one day, the entire Sanlian Gang will suffer!"
Lord Zhongyong's words were definitely important, but to Lei Fuhong, they did not mean what he said.
His first impression was that his authority as the gang leader was being questioned by his subordinates!
Lei Fuhong's face was gloomy, but he still tried to control his emotions and said, "Uncle Yong, I admit that what you said makes sense and is indeed for the good of the gang, but have you ever thought that in front of those people, our gang has no say, let alone the power of choice."
"Isn't the Bamboo Union powerful enough? Isn't Chen Qili arrogant enough? What about now? The so-called One-Clearance Project has almost wiped out the entire Bamboo Union, with only a few big cats and small cats left. I wouldn't be surprised if they announced their disbandment tomorrow."
"This is the first time we have cleared the books, but who can guarantee that there won't be a second or third time? Under such circumstances, the so-called gang rules and underworld rules are not as important as survival."
"Besides, I have already made the decision on this matter. Calling the two elders to a meeting now is not to discuss, but to inform!"
Lei Fuhong's words were very stern, and for the first time, he displayed the edge of a gang leader in front of Earl Zhongyong!
Seeing this, Lord Zhongyong wanted to persuade him again, but Old Jin interrupted at the right time, "I really admire your foresight, but I would like to ask you to tell me what we, the subordinates, should do next."
His posture was extremely humble, which made Lei Fuhong's expression look much better.
Look at the way they worded it, boss, subordinates, which leader wouldn’t like to hear it?
Look at Uncle Zhongyong again, he still calls him by his name. Is this the way to talk to a leader?
Thinking of this, Lei Fuhong cleared his throat and said, "Uncle Yong, when you handle gang affairs in the future, please learn more from Master Jin and try to address me by my title."
He didn't care whether Uncle Zhongyong liked it or not, and continued: "I will give you three days to analyze the most suitable gang for the Sanlian Gang to attack. With the help of relevant departments, we can easily defeat them."
"As for the subsequent risks of cooperation, I don't care. I will take the benefits that I can get first."
Although Lei Fuhong is indeed immature in handling gang affairs, it does not mean that he is a fool.
Given Yuan Tao's attitude at the time, he had no way of saying no, let alone the consequences of experiencing a refusal. He could only choose to cooperate with him.
After the Yiqing Project, Lei Fuhong's confidence in gangs was completely changed. He felt that they were no match for the government, so he might as well surrender early. At least he could serve as a lackey of the court and enjoy corresponding treatment.
It is difficult to judge whether this choice is right or wrong, because at this stage, this is the only choice he has.
"Understood. I'll go down and prepare first."
Lei Fuhong was very satisfied with Mr. Jin's positive attitude. On the other hand, Uncle Zhongyong, who was still sitting on the sofa with a troubled look on his face and sighing, was a typical negative example.
"Yong Bo, do you have any questions?"
Uncle Zhongyong gritted his teeth and said, "Boss, I still don't agree with you cooperating with those people. This will cause our Sanlian Gang to fall into the abyss!"
"Since ancient times, the affairs of the underworld have been left to the underworld. If the government is involved, there will be no good end!"
"you……"
This was tantamount to a head-on attack, and Lei Fuhong could no longer tolerate it. He overturned the sea of tea in front of him, and all kinds of tea sets and ornaments fell to the ground with a crackling sound, creating a mess.
"Uncle Yong! I respect you as a senior, the elder, so I call you Uncle Yong. Please don't be so shameless!"
"I am the leader of the Tri-Union Gang now, not you!"
"What you need to do now is to carry out the order resolutely instead of looking for trouble here!"
Lei Fuhong was shouting hysterically, and his long hair, which had originally flowed elegantly, now looked even more violent.
The younger brothers at the side all lowered their heads, their eyes on their noses, their noses on their hearts, and they turned into sculptures, motionless, for fear of getting into trouble.
On one hand, there is the gang leader, and on the other hand, there are the powerful elders in the gang. They cannot afford to offend either of them.
What's more, the gang leader Lei Fuhong was supported to the position by Earl Zhongyong. No one knows what the story is, let alone dare to interfere.
Uncle Zhongyong was also brave. He did not retreat but chose to fight hard. “The Sanlian Gang was built by your father and I from a small, insignificant gang with blood and courage, little by little!”
"I can't watch this legacy being destroyed in your hands!"
"Anyone who flatters you at this time is just trying to hurt you. They definitely have ulterior motives. I can't do such a thing. I must say what I should say!"
At first glance, it seems that Earl Zhongyong really lives up to his reputation of being loyal and brave, and he is a prime example of how honest advice may be unpleasant to the ear.
But the butt determines the head.
These words, seemingly spoken with the public interest in mind, sounded like a naked threat to Lei Fuhong.
Isn't it just showing off his seniority, implying that the entire gang is under his control?
Lei Fuhong suppressed his inner anger, took a deep breath, and said, "Uncle Yong, I'm sorry, I'm a little tired."
"If you have anything to say, let's talk about it another day..."
In the current Sanlian Gang, Lei Fuhong is indeed the gang leader, but the power he can mobilize is extremely limited.
Most of the backbones and middle-level members of the gang had served as subordinates of Lord Zhongyong in the past. Under such circumstances, some harmless orders were acceptable, but it would be absolutely impossible for them to stand against Lord Zhongyong.
Therefore, the gang leader Lei Fuhong could not fall out with Earl Zhongyong at all.
At least, at this stage, he can't do it.
(End of this chapter)
