Free Web NovelChapter 2110: Chapter 2311: Convinced
It’s like a giant cake that everyone wants to try, even if it’s not their piece, they still want a bite. In the face of huge interests, no one can resist, which is why people’s desires are endless. When one peak is reached, another emerges. Dissatisfied with the status quo, hoping to gain better benefits, then the only way is to climb to higher levels, to climb towards desire.
At this moment, when Hao Jian directly laid out the facts, they understood that what’s in front of them is a matter of gains and losses—either gain or loss. Clearly, they have already lost part of what they had, and sitting here now is all about reclaiming that lost part. How can they fear loss? What they want is a gain. No one backs down in front of benefits.
Black San was the first to speak: "I’m in!"
After speaking, Black San turned his gaze to the others, waiting for their answers. As soon as Black San spoke, Qiu Lang followed with: "I’m in too."
The two most experienced bosses had already expressed their stance, so the others didn’t hesitate. If they were hesitant, they wouldn’t have come. Moreover, Hao Jian had clearly analyzed the advantages and disadvantages right before them. Without the possibility of a gamble, they wouldn’t gamble, but now there is, so they naturally would.
Big Rotten Fortune hesitated for a moment and also said: "Since Brother Black San and Brother Qiu Lang said they are in, then I’ll join."
Wumao and Afei exchanged a glance and said: "We’re both in too. We’ve long been fed up with Long Yi, Long Er, and Long San’s bullying. This time we’ll show them what we’re made of and let them know our strength."
Upon hearing this, Hao Jian showed a smile and said: "Great! Since that’s the case, let’s discuss the next steps."
After speaking, Hao Jian glanced at Baldy, as most of the tasks had already been entrusted to him, and the process had been informed to him, so the situation was in control. As for the next parts, he was to explain and handle them.
"Well, just now was just an approximate number. When you go back, it’s best to put together a detailed list of people. This way, it’ll be easier to arrange specific actions." Baldy spoke to the group.
After hearing this, everyone nodded and responded. Black San and Qiu Lang did too.
Although their forces are currently larger than Baldy’s, even the young ones like Wumao and Afei have bigger forces than him, everyone knows what he used to be, whom he used to follow, and how much power he once wielded. He used to be quite glorious.
So, although he currently doesn’t have much power, having seen big storms, he still retains respect. Out of this respect, most don’t dare say anything to him. Even the old-timers like Black San and Qiu Lang showed proper attitudes toward him, not to mention the others.
After this command was arranged, Baldy said: "We are now several forces condensed into one, with mixed numbers. So I need you all to make a guarantee, that is, with so many brothers under each of you, who all mix in one place, it’s very possible some have had conflicts before. I need to ensure that during the execution of tasks, regardless of previous conflicts, no conflicts occur during tasks."
"Other times, I don’t care, but if during the execution of our plan, some suddenly clash due to old grievances, disrupting the whole plan, then don’t blame me for being ruthless." Baldy continued, "So, I need you to clearly tell your people, no matter what, no conflicts during the plan execution. If there are any conflicts, deal with them after the plan is completed."
Since everyone mixed in one place, the bosses may not have major conflicts, but today you might take my street, tomorrow I steal your turf—that sort of thing still happens, especially with younger brothers, as territory disputes occur frequently. These things happen often and the bosses are often lazy to manage them.
And this time, over two hundred people from various forces gathered together. If at this time they remember past grievances and conflict erupts, it could greatly impact the plan’s execution. Therefore, Baldy wanted to clarify this point beforehand to ensure it wouldn’t happen.
Big Rotten Fortune was the first to step forward and say: "Rest assured, if this happens among my little brothers, before you can speak, I’ll personally deal with them."
Wumao and Afei glanced at Big Rotten Fortune, and Wumao said: "Brother Lanc, we’ve had some disputes over small matters in the past. You were magnanimous and didn’t take it to heart, but I feel guilty. I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize, it was my oversight in management, I deeply regret it, apologies."
Big Rotten Fortune laughed upon hearing, saying: "Stop talking nonsense, it’s all past matters, who cares about that now? Right now, dealing with Long Yi, Long Er, and Long San is the real business."
Baldy interjected: "Right! Well said, our current common enemy is the Axe Gang, so we must unite against them."
Everyone agreed wholeheartedly, and Baldy lifted his glass, saying: "Come! Drink!"
Everyone raised their glasses, stood up, clinked them together, and in unison said: "Come! Cheers! After this drink, we’re all brothers."
"Drink..."
Everyone raised their glasses and drank them up, then sat down. At this point, Afei suddenly filled a glass full of wine, got up and walked over to Hao Jian’s side, suddenly saying: "Well... Brother Hao, apologies for the previous slight, hope you forgive me and Wumao for our impulsiveness."
Hao Jian wasn’t surprised by Afei’s sudden gesture, smiling as he raised his glass: "Not at all, how could I blame you two? It was just a joke, not taken to heart."
Afei smiled upon hearing and said: "Then that’s great, Brother Hao really has a genuine temperament, come, let’s drink."
"Drink!" Hao Jian echoed.
Soon after, they both drank up. Meanwhile, Wumao picked up his glass and walked towards Hao Jian, saying: "I’m quite impetuous, if I offended Brother Hao earlier, please don’t take it to heart. I’m not good with words; all my sincerity is in this drink—I drink first as a sign of respect."
With that, Wumao raised his glass and drank it all, and Hao Jian smiled, raised his own glass, and drank it down too. Then they sat back down.
The reason Afei and Wumao both lowered themselves to apologize to Hao Jian despite previous tensions was quite clear. If this had happened previously, they certainly wouldn’t have voluntarily apologized to Hao Jian.
This was simply because Hao Jian’s earlier display was beyond their expectations. Being merely a student, he explained everything so thoroughly, and presented solutions for problems they hadn’t considered; this was truly beyond their imagination.
Moreover, Hao Jian spoke naturally throughout the meeting, without any hint of fear, entirely different from what a normal student could manage. Compared to Hao Jian, Lin Dongyang sitting beside him, there was a stark contrast—they saw this clearly.
More enemies are worse than more friends. Seeing Hao Jian’s distinct aura not similar to ordinary people, one wouldn’t view him with a mere student’s identity. So after exchanging glances, Afei and Wumao decided to apologize to Hao Jian voluntarily, since they initiated the conflict first.
Following dinner and drinks, some general matters were discussed, and after a hour and a half, the group gradually dispersed.
At this point, Baldy looked at Hao Jian and said: "Brother Hao, I’m truly impressed with you. You turned an impossible situation possible through your actions. It’s my first time encountering someone so remarkable."
Baldy’s words were heartfelt, and Hao Jian just smiled, saying: "Stop flattering, hurry up and prepare the next tasks. Today, Long San didn’t come to cause trouble because he was injured and probably lying in the hospital, which is why he isn’t here. As for Long Er and Long Yi, they might have urgent matters, so they didn’t send anyone over to cause trouble either, but they will come eventually. With their strength, after being bullied, they will definitely come for revenge. If not today, then tomorrow, so make arrangements ahead."
Baldy immediately nodded and agreed.
Some things didn’t happen today, but they might occur tomorrow. To prevent disasters, everything must be considered long-term.
After Hao Jian gave some more instructions, he left with Lin Dongyang.
Baldy watched Hao Jian’s departing figure thoughtfully.
Initially, he thought the meeting of several forces’ leaders would be unmanageable, and perhaps even Hao Jian couldn’t handle the situation—after all, Hao Jian was just a student.
However, what happened proved he was clearly overthinking. Hao Jian merely used some minor tactics and settled everything.
Young people are hardest for young people to please, but seeing Wumao and Afei later personally going to Hao Jian to apologize voluntarily, he was instantly convinced.
