After that night of carnage, the Zhao Family had regained its former glory. It was resplendent and brightly lit. Just like Mister Zhao, who had stood tall for decades, the Zhao family had experienced too much wind and rain and carried too many traces of time. But after each tribulation, what awaited the Zhao Family was even more magnificent and majestic glory. There was no exception.
In the Zhao family's main hall, which was once littered with corpses but was now filled with distinguished guests, dozens of Zhao Jiayuan toasted each other and paid their highest respects to Mister Zhao. Salute to the Big Brother for many years.
They drank and chatted to their heart's content. They talked about the glory of many years ago, the victories of today, and even more about the limitless possibilities of the future. They succeeded. They had stood firmly by Mister Zhao's side from the beginning to the end. Just like in countless wars, they had never betrayed Mister Zhao. They were from the same generation and had been friends for decades. No one was more worthy of their trust than Mister Zhao. Similarly, no one was more worthy of Mister Zhao's trust than this group of old friends.
"Forty years!"
Zhao Siye, who was sitting at the head of the table, stood up with a ruddy face. He solemnly swept his gaze over his old friends and said with a domineering expression, "For the past 40 years, countless people have tried to overthrow me, Zhao Siye, every year. Every year, countless rising stars have tried to suppress me, Zhao Siye. But to this day, I, Zhao Laosi, am still standing at the highest position, unmoving. And all of you, as always, stand by my side and accompany me through difficult times. This cup of wine, I propose a toast to you! "
Zhao Siye finished speaking and drained his cup in one gulp.
The elders of the Zhao Clan stood up one after another. Someone said, "Master. As you see it, we have been loyal to you all these years. But in our eyes, aren't you always protecting us and helping us? No matter how glorious Li Mubai, Chen Chong, and Zhao Qingyun were, you never forgot us old fellows. Even when you were critically ill, you gave us instructions one by one, and even arranged an escape route for us. If we betray even a boss like you, wouldn't we be heartless and inhumane? "
Mister Zhao laughed heartily. He waved his hand and said, "As long as we cooperate sincerely, the pearl will still be ours for the next 40 years. No one can take it away! "
"Congratulations to Mister Zhao for a long and boundless life!" Everyone toasted Mister Zhao, their faces full of yearning.
That was right.
As long as Mister Zhao didn't fall, wouldn't Mingzhu be in their pocket? Even an ambitious and ruthless person like Ye Shiguan was not a match for Zhao Si Ye. Looking at Pearl City, who else could threaten his position?
Mister Zhao drank heartily.
It had been a long time since he had drunk to his heart's content.
A few years ago, he was suppressed by the sudden emergence of Ye Shiguan, and was even publicly slapped in the face by that arrogant and despotic Ye Shiguan. He endured it, like a drowning dog being ridiculed. He had endured for so long just for today, to capture Ye Shiguan in one fell swoop. Even the elders of the Zhao Family sitting in front of him cooperated with Mister Zhao and put on a good show. Otherwise, how could Li Mubai or Chen Chong have the ability to display their might under the noses of this group of elders?
All of this had been arranged by Mister Zhao. It was also an agreement with this group of old people.
But tonight, Mister Zhao still wanted to do something, something that would affect his future.
He slowly put down his wine cup and sat down with a worried expression.
"Master, what's wrong?"
A Zhao Family elder close to him asked with concern, "Is your health not good?"
"It's nothing." Mister Zhao shook his head lightly, his face showing a trace of pain.
Seeing Mister Zhao like this, everyone put down their bowls and chopsticks and stopped drinking to their heart's content. Pairs of concerned eyes looked at Mister Zhao sitting at the head of the table.
"Master! No matter what's on your mind, you can tell us. Even if you have to climb a mountain of swords or plunge into a pot of boiling oil, we will do it for you. "Someone shouted.
"Master. We've been brothers for decades. Is there anything that you can't tell us? "
"Master! As long as you say the word, even if you turn Pearl City upside down, we won't blink an eye. "
Everyone was talking, trying to persuade Mister Zhao, who had an ugly expression on his face.
Seeing this group of old friends say this, Mister Zhao slowly lit a cigarette and said calmly, "Just this morning, I talked to the government leaders. They agreed to most of my requests. They also said that they will fully support us in entering the business world. They will even give us the green light to ensure that we have a smooth journey. "
"That's a good thing!"
Everyone laughed, "Master. When you successfully enter the business world, you will be able to eat both the light and the dark side, and become the most powerful person in Pearl City! When that time comes, even if you want to be a local tyrant, I'm afraid no one will dare to stop you! "
Mister Zhao's lips curled up slightly, and he joked, "Local tyrant? What era is this? I just want to wash my foundation clean, and live in the sun for the last few decades of my life. I don't want to associate with the dark side like before, and do things that don't see the light. "
"Isn't that simple?" Someone suggested. "When you earn enough money, do some charity activities, such as building a school, setting up a charity fund, or even a large donation. Those people in Pearl City are the most forgetful. As long as they can get tangible benefits, they will quickly forget what we used to do."
"You're right. Ordinary people are indeed forgetful. But there are some people in Pearl City who will never forget what we did. "Mister Zhao pointed to the top of his head, and said solemnly. "Those officials said that they will support all of my business plans, and even give me the green light to pave the way. But there is one condition. "
"What condition?"
The originally joyous and lively atmosphere suddenly became oppressive. Everyone looked at Mister Zhao, who had a calm expression on his face.
"I want to do business with a clean background. I want to make money clean. "Mister Zhao said word by word. "What do you think I should do?"
The elders of the Zhao family heard this, and were all stunned.
Do business with a clean background?
Mister Zhao, who had been in the underworld for decades, how could he be clean?
Make money clean and tidy?
All of Mister Zhao's confidants were not clean. No matter what they were asked to do, what business, it was impossible for them to do business like a well-behaved businessman.
Wasn't this bullshit?
"I just heard you say that no matter what I want you to do, you will agree to it. Is that so? "Mister Zhao lit a cigarette, and his face gradually became gloomy. "All these years, you have followed me to eat and drink, and lived more happily than most people in this world. Am I right? "
"Now, I'm in trouble. The biggest trouble in my life. You guys — — shouldn't you also help me? "Mister Zhao puffed out a thick cloud of smoke, and suddenly shook his head. "No. You don't need to help me. As long as you don't drag me down. I will treat your family as my own, and guarantee that they will not have to worry about food and clothing, and will be healthy for a lifetime. "
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