Free Web NovelChapter 2080: Chapter 2281: Black Card!!!
He felt increasingly unable to understand Hao Jian, not knowing who Hao Jian really was, or what he was thinking. Was it real or fake? But if Hao Jian had a purpose from the start, he couldn’t see the slightest hint of it.
Now he was just a lamb on the run, and if he didn’t manage to escape, he’d be a lamb waiting to be slaughtered. Just a lamb waiting for slaughter, what could possibly be the motive against him? He couldn’t figure it out, which gave him a bit of a headache.
He began to look at Hao Jian, hoping to unearth something from Hao Jian’s eyes: "What can you do to convince me? You have to take some concrete actions to prove yourself, otherwise, I can’t entrust the future of so many brothers to you."
If they arranged a meeting with the Axe Gang’s manager, the moment the Axe Gang heard of it, they would likely cause trouble for them, bringing in even more people. Then, it wouldn’t be a time where they could simply walk away; the Axe Gang would hold all the power.
Even if they arranged the meeting, they had only a dozen people, whereas the Axe Gang could easily summon dozens of people. How could their dozen withstand dozens? They might be overwhelmed in no time, without a chance to plead for mercy.
By then, it would truly be a moment of bitter regret. So, he needed Hao Jian to prove he had the strength, otherwise, despite wanting to agree for his brothers’ sake, he couldn’t agree to Hao Jian’s proposal.
Hao Jian smiled; these were long within his calculations, and he had already devised a strategy. After a pause, he gestured for Baldy to come a bit closer. Baldy hesitated, unsure what Hao Jian was up to, but eventually moved closer.
Now, only a few fists’ distance separated them. Hao Jian looked at him without speaking, silently taking out a black card from his pocket. Though it was black, it shone brightly, radiating a sense of prestige and uniqueness in Hao Jian’s hand.
If someone knowledgeable were present, they might be stunned; this card was clearly the Supreme Black Card issued by Huaxia Bank to its premium clients, representing the largest and wealthiest bank across Huaxia.
There were fewer than a thousand people in Huaxia who held this card; in Yun City, even fewer. It required the cardholder to have at least a billion in Huaxia Bank, otherwise, registration was not possible. And this was just the requirement; even with a billion, the bank wouldn’t issue the card if the funds weren’t sufficient. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ
Moreover, you couldn’t obtain Huaxia Bank’s Supreme Black Card just by being rich; the cardholder needed to have notable achievements in a field, making it not just a symbol of wealth, but also of identity.
Without a certain status and capability, Huaxia Bank wouldn’t issue the card. Typically, they offered it proactively to premium clients. Thus, anyone holding this card symbolized both status and wealth, marked by affluence.
Hao Jian quietly showed the black card to Baldy, watching his astonished expression before putting it away. He had brought this card along out of concern for running short on funds, not expecting it to prove useful at this moment.
Baldy had been ready to see what methods Hao Jian used to win him over. If not convinced, he would confront Hao Jian with his defiance; who would willingly leave their homeland for an uncertain future? But he hadn’t thought Hao Jian capable of convincing him, thus, had no thoughts in that direction.
His thinking was simple: Hao Jian had saved him a couple of times, a gesture of face was due. If nothing convincing was shown, it didn’t matter; he would dismiss it with a few words and proceed with his plans, unaffected.
However, when Hao Jian produced the card, Baldy was taken aback. This... he couldn’t quite believe it. Coincidentally, he recognized the card well, immediately noting it as the Supreme Black Card from Huaxia Bank, scarce even in vast Yun City.
He was certain Hao Jian’s card was genuine, the actual Supreme Black Card from Huaxia Bank, with no chance of it being a fake. In earlier years, he’d run with a powerful boss, a dominant presence in Yun City, who held this card. Baldy had seen and held it several times, leaving no room for error, easily recognizable.
That boss later got into trouble, provoked authorities, as justice prevailed he ended up in prison, and the bank account was closed. Seeing the card now in Hao Jian’s hand filled Baldy with shock. From Hao Jian’s reaction, he knew Baldy recognized it.
Yet... Baldy found it surprising; Hao Jian was just a young man, someone of a youthful generation, holding a card exclusive to the affluent and influential. How could one so young possess it?
He felt astonished, finally realizing why Hao Jian had such confidence—it was due to this card. Yet, he couldn’t believe or accept that such a young man owned a card symbolizing status and identity; he estimated it must belong to someone in Hao Jian’s family, perhaps his parents; only then could he accept it, dismissing other explanations.
However, none of this mattered. The crucial point was Hao Jian possessing the Supreme Black Card; regardless of whether it was his or his parents’, holding it indicated his identity was not ordinary.
Such a single card signified everything; he was stunned that a young man like this held such a card, paired with his earlier demeanor, despite much power in Hao Jian’s command.
Contemplating such a person holding Huaxia Bank’s Supreme Black Card turned thoughtful wits into unreachable thoughts. If Hao Jian wanted something from a small figure like him, it seemed unfathomable; he was merely a local gangster leader, while the card’s owner had unmatched status in Yun City.
Suddenly, he was at a loss for words, astounded, eyes wide, body subtly trembling. Observing followers, all struck by disbelief, uncertain what transpired.
"Is it enough?" Hao Jian suddenly inquired.
Without hesitation, Baldy nodded, it was enough! It couldn’t possibly not suffice; the black card exceeded expectations window-wide, affirming, "Enough! Enough! Enough!"
Nearby brothers, seeing this dramatic shift, appeared bewildered. What had transpired instantly to change their leader’s stance? ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
Upon hearing, Hao Jian simply smiled. Hearing "enough" was sufficient for him. Then stated, "Let’s proceed this way, the day after is the weekend; set the appointment with the Axe Gang’s manager, I’ll handle everything else, and provide you a satisfactory outcome."
Baldy could only nod, overwhelmed with incredulity, his brothers reflecting his astonishment, speechless, eyes wide in incomprehension.
In Baldy’s mind came a thought: Hao Jian aiding so much must have a motive, assisting with no clear reason seemed unlikely. Yet, the thought remained unvoiced, realizing no need for Hao Jian’s possible explanations, as his identity alleviated intrigue.
Hao Jian, possessing the Supreme Black Card, held everything within reach; overtly seeking him out implied detours unnecessary, while this notion silently withdrew within him.
Hao Jian smiled, pretending ignorance to Baldy’s thoughts, saying, "Enjoy food and drink, matters can wait till the weekend."
Baldy nodded, voicing agreement.
So, amidst puzzled surroundings, still unclear what unfolded, they commenced food and drinks, lasting over half an hour.
An initial unpleasant clash simply derived from protective loyalty, yet with spirits lifted in drink and matters spoken of, misunderstandings evaporated, restoring former relations.
Hao Jian, checking time, noted darkness falling, meals nearly complete, decided not to linger further.
After exchanging words with Baldy and the group, he gradually departed.
As Hao Jian left, attention shifted to Baldy.
