There was no need to announce Su Xin's arrival in Master Hu San's house. The two gang members guarding the door let Su Xin and Huang Bingcheng in.
Even if Su Xin wasn't Master Hu San's adopted son, he was worthy of their respect for being able to make such a big name for himself in Merry Forest.
Entering the living room, Hu San sat in the main seat, as if he knew Su Xin was coming. Advisor Li stood behind Master Hu San.
"Su Xin greets foster father." Su Xin hurriedly stepped forward and bowed.
Master Hu San held his teacup and said with a smile, "Rise. You've done well in Merry Forest. I didn't misjudge you."
Su Xin flattered, "Adoptive Father is overpraising me. My achievements today are all due to Adoptive Father's prestige. Without Adoptive Father standing behind me, I would not have been able to suppress those merchants."
"Alright, you don't have to be so humble. Among the younger generation of the Eagle Gang, you're the most capable. With the reform of Merry Forest, even the gang leader is full of praise for you," Master Hu San said.
"Oh right, Godfather, did you know that my men were killed by the Azure Bamboo Gang yesterday?" Su Xin asked.
Master Hu San said, "Of course I know. It's just a misunderstanding. The leader of the Azure Bamboo Gang, Dai Chong, has already apologized and paid ten taels of silver. Let's just forget about it. "
Su Xin suppressed his anger and said, "Godfather, the Azure Bamboo Gang killed my men. Are we just going to forget about it? Is an apology worth a life? "
"What else do you want? You're still young. The fight between gangs isn't that simple, "Master Hu San said earnestly.
Su Xin wanted to say something more, but Master Hu San said directly, "Alright, your Merry Forest has just begun to develop. Don't waste your energy on such a small matter. I'm tired. Advisor Li, send Su Xin off for me. "
Hearing Master Hu San's words, Su Xin knew that it was impossible for the Flying Eagle Gang to seek justice. He could only turn around and leave with Huang Bingcheng.
Advisor Li chuckled as he followed behind them. "Young Master Su, please don't take this matter to heart. At worst, we'll just give that gang member a bit more money for his burial, and we'll just pretend this never happened."
"Teacher Li, please don't call me that. Just call me by my name."
Su Xin wouldn't underestimate Advisor Li, who had followed Master Hu San for decades.
Advisor Li shook his head. "That won't do. Etiquette cannot be abolished. You are Third Master's adopted son, so I should call you Young Master."
Su Xin's expression changed. He pulled Advisor Li to the corner of the door and gave Huang Bingcheng a look.
Huang Bingcheng was also quick-witted. He immediately took out a thousand taels of silver and stuffed it into Advisor Li's hand.
Advisor Li looked at the denomination of the silver and was immediately delighted. He put it into his sleeve without anyone noticing.
"Ahem, Young Master Su, you're too polite." Advisor Li said with a smile.
Su Xin cupped his hands. "Advisor Li, I'm not being polite. I just want to ask you why the Azure Bamboo Gang killed our people, but the higher-ups aren't willing to ask them for an explanation? Is it because Godfather doesn't want to lose his brothers? "
Advisor Li looked around. Seeing that no one was coming, he sighed and said, "Young Master Su, I won't hide it from you. This matter really doesn't have much to do with Master Hu San. It was completely decided by the higher-ups."
Su Xin raised his eyebrows. If it didn't have much to do with him, then it must have something to do with him.
"The Azure Bamboo Gang killed our people. This is equivalent to slapping our faces. Last time in the battle of Zhangle Square, the Azure Bamboo Gang lost. Why do we have to back off this time?"
They won the battle, but in the end, they had to pretend to be weak. This was also what puzzled Su Xin.
Advisor Li shook his head and sighed. "Young Master Su, do you know why we went to war with the Azure Bamboo Gang last time?"
"Wasn't it because we wanted to fight for Zhangle Square?"
Advisor Li curled his lips in disdain. "Bullshit! That was just an excuse to fool the ordinary gang members. Zhangle Square, that damn place, aside from Merry Forest, has nothing else of value.
Moreover, Merry Forest only flourished after you took over. In the past, Merry Forest could only collect a few hundred taels of money every month. It wasn't even enough to reward the people after the battle of Zhangle Square.
The real reason we went to war with the Azure Bamboo Gang was because the young gang leader, Sha Yuandong, was jealous of the young gang leader of the Azure Bamboo Gang. He suffered a bit, so he wanted to take revenge.
When the two gangs went to war, not only did they lose members, but they also lost a lot of money.
After the battle, they had to reward the members. If they were injured or even killed, they also had to pay compensation. If the commotion was too big, they had to bribe the officials. This was a lot of money.
Therefore, the battle at Zhangle Square was meaningless. It was nothing more than two young masters fighting over a woman.
We didn't want to make it big, and the Azure Bamboo Gang didn't want to increase their losses. Therefore, they took the initiative to withdraw, giving our Flying Eagle Gang face.
Now, it's just a small gang member that died. The Azure Bamboo Gang has already apologized, and they've already gained face. Why would the higher-ups spend a lot of money to attack the Azure Bamboo Gang for a worthless justice? "
Advisor Li's words left Su Xin and Huang Bingcheng dumbfounded. They hadn't expected that the reason for the battle a month ago was actually because of two young masters fighting over a woman.
Looking around, Advisor Li said in a low voice, "Young Master Su, I'll say one more thing. The higher-ups aren't going to send people to demand an explanation. Apart from this reason, they're also targeting you.
Your Merry Forest earns nearly a hundred thousand a month. It's even more than the monthly income of some of the big bosses. There are already many people who are jealous and want to suppress you. "
Su Xin said in a low voice, "Didn't foster father stand up for me?"
Su Xin gave Master Hu San thirty thousand of the eighty thousand silver he earned this month.
On one hand, it was to show filial piety to him. On the other hand, it was to prevent people from being jealous so that Master Hu San could stand up for him.
In name, Su Xin, the small boss, was managed by Master Hu San, and Master Hu San was his foster father.
If there were people who were jealous and wanted to suppress Su Xin, then Master Hu San, who had received the money, would naturally stand up for Su Xin.
Advisor Li didn't directly answer this question. Instead, he asked, "Young Master Su, you gave Master Hu San thirty thousand silver last month, right?"
Su Xin nodded.
"Master Hu San only found out later that you earned a total of eighty thousand silver last month!"
After saying this, Advisor Li cupped his hands and turned to leave.
"A man who is never content is like a snake trying to swallow an elephant!" Su Xin understood the meaning of Advisor Li's words. A cold light flashed in his eyes, and he left with Huang Bingcheng.
"Motherf * cker! What the f * ck was this bunch of sh * t? For the sake of two young masters, they can fight with the Azure Bamboo Gang. Now that their own people have been killed by the Azure Bamboo Gang, they don't even dare to fart! "Along the way, Huang Bingcheng was cursing and swearing, appearing extremely indignant.
He had also participated in the battle at Zhangle Workshop. Although with his personality, he definitely wouldn't rush up to fight, this matter made him feel sympathy for the death of a rabbit.
The higher-ups of the Eagle Gang really didn't treat ordinary gang members like people!
Compared to Huang Bingcheng's anger, Su Xin seemed very indifferent. "Look on the bright side. Those in high positions only think about one thing, and that is benefits.
Obviously, what we want to do is not in line with their benefits, so they won't care and will even suppress us. Instead of relying on others, it's better to rely on yourself. "
This was something Su Xin had already understood in his previous life. Never put your fate in the hands of others.
If Master Hu San didn't care, and the higher-ups of the Eagle Gang didn't do anything, would Su Xin still be stifled?
"Boss, you want to …" Huang Bingcheng looked at Su Xin in shock.
Su Xin didn't speak, but a cold light flashed in his eyes.
On the way back to Merry Forest Hall, his subordinates were waiting anxiously. They wanted to know if the higher-ups would send someone to seek justice for them.
But when they saw that only Su Xin and Huang Bingcheng had returned, their hearts immediately skipped a beat.
Facing everyone's gaze, Su Xin said calmly, "The higher-ups said that the Azure Bamboo Gang has already apologized, so this matter is considered over. They won't send anyone to fight with the Azure Bamboo Gang again."
Su Xin's subordinates were instantly agitated. Even though they had already guessed this news, they still felt aggrieved.
Ji Gang, who was in the crowd, shook his head and revealed a disdainful expression.
He was Master Hu San's confidant, so he naturally had some understanding of the higher-ups of the Eagle Gang.
After this incident, he knew that the higher-ups would definitely not send anyone to seek justice for Su Xin.
It was chaotic below. Su Xin knocked on the table, and everyone present immediately fell silent.
Although Su Xin had only been their boss for slightly more than a month, they were still convinced by his clear rewards and punishments.
However, when they saw their brothers being beaten to death by a rival sect, they only got an apology and ten taels of silver crumbs, which they did not even get to see. This made them feel as if they were the foxes that grieved for their own deaths.
Although this matter didn't have much to do with Su Xin, they still had resentment in their hearts.
How could they be convinced by a boss who couldn't even protect his own subordinates?
Seeing this scene, Su Xin let out a long sigh of relief.
This should be the scene that the higher-ups of the Eagle Gang, or Master Hu San, wanted to see, right?
They wanted him to become an empty boss who only had money, but his subordinates were disloyal. Just like that, he could be controlled by others?
Su Xin smiled coldly, knocked on the table, and said loudly, "It doesn't matter if the higher-ups don't send anyone. They have their concerns, but I, Su Xin, will not let my brothers die in vain!
At this time tomorrow, I will bring Zhang Hong and Dai Chong's heads to pay tribute to my dead brothers! "
The entire hall was instantly silent.
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