Baili Xiao drove away the one-armed pirates with the help of Zhu Tong, but inevitably lost some elite members. It can be said that his vitality was seriously damaged. He has not recovered yet.
In the past few years, he has been desperately looking for "noble people" who can help Qianmen. His control over Qianmen can only be considered average.
He used to be Tian Xuyang, but now he is Mr. Xu from the capital, who is the boss behind the hot spring golf course.
Mr. Xu and Baili Xiao hit it off right away.
Mr. Xu is turning thirty. He has no intention of pursuing a career and has no interest in making money. His biggest hobby is eating, drinking and having fun. He has supported several female stars in the entertainment industry in the past. In the past two years, he has withdrawn from that circle and is keen on gambling. He is doing quite well. . is a frequent visitor on the "Future Duke". He comes almost several times a month.
After many trials, Bailixiao expressed her intention to seek refuge with Mr. Xu years ago.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Xu burst out laughing. He said that he had long been optimistic about the "Future Duke" gambling boat, but it was just because of Tian Xuyang's face that he was embarrassed to take advantage of others.
Baili Xiao suddenly got cold feet. He had known that many people were secretly coveting the title of "Future Duke". He didn't expect that Mr. Xu also had this idea. Fortunately, he took refuge early. If Mr. Xu, who has great supernatural powers, really took action, he would have thousands of people. The power of the door didn't have much resistance at all. He couldn't help but feel lucky that only the two of them knew about the grievances between him and Tian Xuyang. Tian Xuyang would not tell outsiders about Baili Xiao's two betrayals of him.
What surprised Bailixiao was that Mr. Xu had a bigger appetite than him. He claimed that he intended to build an entertainment capital in China that could rival Macau. Not only would there be a casino, but there would also be a racetrack and a dog track... Anyway, as long as there is something in the world, we will do it.
Mr. Xu has already chosen an outlying island. He has been moving around recently and is trying to get the permit as soon as possible.
It is precisely because of this reason that Baili Xiao has been very low-key recently.
Wang Wenyuan made a good judgment. Zhu Tong does belong to a high-risk group. He has offended many people in Shanghai in the past few years.
Bailixiao prides himself on being a strategist and good at calculating. When he was young, he was also a proud and arrogant person. Although the years have worn away his apparent brilliance, in his heart he has always been worried about being tricked by Zhu Tong twice.
Huck can no longer hide in Shanghai.
The police and gangsters were looking for him. The whole of Shanghai was under a dragnet. He, a European with obvious features, could not be safe no matter where he hid. Jaris had no choice but to ask Sun Chong to pick him up on the gambling boat.
Jerrys had no choice but to go to Baili Xiao for a showdown. He said that he was the "professor" of the study. These people came to Shanghai to avoid the limelight. Now someone has placed an order to deal with Zhu Tong. Huck is his assassin.
Jerrys said to Baili Xiao that he was very grateful to Baili Xiao for taking care of him over the years. Baili Xiao should know about this matter. If he was afraid that Qianmen would be implicated, he could leave with Sun Zhong and Huck." "Future Duke" gambling boat.
Baili Xiao had never heard of a study, but he thought Zhu Tong should learn a lesson. Mr. Xu once took Baili Xiao to see Mayor Fan Xilin. Hearing their tone of talking about "Miracle Doctor Li Xiang", they seemed to want to Drive him out of Shanghai.
Moreover, Jerrys also promised that no matter what the outcome, he would leave all his gambling skills to Qianmen for free.
Baili Xiao thought, but with Mr. Xu's support, no one would know that Huck was on the gambling boat. Nothing would happen to him. To be careful, Baili Xiao made an appointment with Tian Xuyang. This way, if something happened, he would have multiple escape routes.
However, all this changed within ten minutes.
Bailixiao connected to several location calls. Her expression became a little more embarrassed every time she answered one.
First came Liu Yilan from the eighth-grade Orchid and Qin Keqiang from the fifth-grade Stone Flag. Then came Lan Zhanjiang; they all came to gamble on the boat to "have fun".
The host of Daozong Shanshui Taoist Temple called. He said that Elder Huo, the elder of Daozong, was at Shanshui Taoist Temple. If you need help with anything, please leave a message for Baili Xiao. Don't be polite.
A call from Master Wu Xu of Golden Buddha Temple. He said that Master Wu Xu and the four Arhat monks of the first-grade Golden Buddha had just arrived at Puxian Temple in Shanghai. They could go to the "Future Duke" at any time to experience the pain of the human world up close.
Even Miss Yanzi, the head of the Qingyang family who had withdrawn from the Jianghu Road, came to join in the fun. She said that if she was free in the evening, she might go on a gambling boat for a leisurely trip.
Baili Xiao knew that he was in trouble this time. These people who came here were undoubtedly not here to hang out. Master Wuxu from the first-grade Golden Buddha and Elder Huo from the second-grade Dao Sect were not here. They were obviously threatening him to think twice before acting.
The "Future Duke" was parked offshore not far from the yacht dock. Baili Xiao knew it. Even if he asked Jerrys and Huck to leave now, it was already too late.
Of course, Qianmen received the order to chase the wind. In the current situation, someone must have seen Huck on the boat. He did not tell Zhu Tong immediately. There is no use saying anything now.
Of course, Jerrys could see the regret in Bailixiao's heart. He had never read such a panicked expression on this face that seemed to always be as calm as water.
"Mr. Baili, does his arrival embarrass you?" Jerrys pointed at Huck and said in blunt Chinese, "It doesn't matter. He can disappear at any time. I mean, he can disappear completely."
Of course, disappearing completely means being killed. Jerrys' words made Bailixiao's heart light up, and her eyes suddenly became clear.
That's right. Zhu Tong only knew that Huck was on the gambling boat. He probably hadn't discovered that Jaris was the "professor" of the study and the real engine of the assassination. As long as Huck could not be found, he had nothing to fear.
It's such a big gambling boat. With Qianmen's background, it's simply too easy to make one disappear.
Poor Huck couldn't understand Chinese at all. He was still blinking with a pair of fierce eyes, waiting for instructions from the "professor" at any time.
Jerrys walked to the bar naturally and took off two crystal clear tall glass wine glasses from the top of the wine cabinet. It seemed to check whether the wine glasses were clean. Jerrys raised them to his eyes and looked at the light carefully. For a moment, there was an arc of light reflected in the cup. He nodded with satisfaction.
"Huck. Do you want something to drink? By the way, I should call you Katniss. There is a nice book there. "The Hunger Games". The main character's name is Katniss. I think. This time you are going to sing a one-man show. The client doesn't want to kill him now. I just want to scare him. Is whiskey okay? I suggest you try the Fontainebleau Sunset. A very manly cocktail. I can make you a drink. It's very simple. First add an ounce of scotch. Half an ounce of Mexican rum. Ah. And a little Champagne from Fontainebleau. It tastes pretty good. Have a drink. Take that book and go back to your room and get some cozy sleep. I need to prepare a plan. This evening will definitely be a night of revelry. There are many things waiting for you to do."
Jerrys returned to the sofa with two glasses of liquid that was rippling with the color of the golden sunset. He handed a glass to Huck.
Huck just saw a book on the other side of the sofa. He took the wine glass and took a sip. He frowned and said: "The wine tastes a bit strange, Mr. Professor. I think it has been left in the cellar for too long. Shake it." The swaying cruise ships and bad sea breezes had a big impact on it.”
"Really? I think that's what it originally tastes like. The faint salty taste belongs to Moonrose." Jareth smiled gently and shrugged: "I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I hope you won't have any such experience in front of God. Complain a lot.”
Huck stood up with difficulty, raised his arm and pointed at Jerrys, and then fell heavily to the floor.
Bailixiao was shocked. He had been observing every move of Jerrys very carefully. Jerrys' figure was quite well maintained, which was rare at his age. Whether he was dealing cards at the gambling table or It was eating at the dining table. It was just like when he was mixing drinks. Every movement was so stable and accurate. There was no expense, but it contained an inner rhythm that made people feel very comfortable.
Now Bailixiao knows that it is the result of unremitting training. Of course there is a gym on the "Future Duke". Jerrys is a frequent visitor there.
Huck was the same, but he didn't realize at all when he put the poison called "Moonfall Rose" into the wine glass. He had heard of the evil name of "Moonfall Rose". Although he was unwilling to accept it, he could only take it slowly. Close your eyes.
Sun Zhong helped Huck up and put him on the sofa. He looked like a drunkard now.
"Mr. Baili, do you want to try it?" Jerrys raised another glass and looked at Bailixiao with a smile.
"Of course." Bailixiao took it and took a sip; "It tastes good. The sunset at Fontainebleau is very poetic." He was relieved. Jaris didn't dare to attack him. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to leave at all. Get out of this cabin.
Jareth rolled Huck's eyelids: "I'm sorry. Rum can inspire the passion of Moonrose, making it violent and cold. If it were just whiskey, you might still have time to enjoy a sumptuous dinner. Or I can still have time to take a shower and leave this world cleanly. Boss, please forgive me. He knows my identity. I cannot allow him to fall into the hands of the police or others. If you agree, throw him into The sea should be a good choice. He drank too much and fell into the water... It's such a regrettable tragedy. I don't think anyone in Shanghai found anything from him."
"Those are all small problems." Bailixiao finished drinking the Fontainebleau Sunset and waved her hand: "What I want to know is, how are you going to pay that person more."
There are many places on the "Future Duke" where you can throw Huck into the sea without anyone noticing. As long as no one sees it, Huck will not be able to surface until two days later if he is not buried in the belly of the fish. At that time .Even if someone discovers it, it has nothing to do with boat gambling.
"Look. I got another order." Jareth picked up the book "The Hunger Games"; "It's a very in-depth work. It can just satisfy the thirst and fear of adolescent children. The customer also I don’t want that man’s life. But I want to scare him. It’s a difficult problem. Do you have any suggestions?”
"Don't cause trouble on my ship." Bailixiao dropped his wine glass and said with a straight face, "You are the technical director I hired at a high price. I need a professional Jaris. After this matter subsides, .Leave what I need. You can leave at any time."
"We can have better choices." Jaris glanced at Sun Zhong. Sun Zhong stood up and left knowingly.
"Mr. Baili, I know that the relationship between you and him is not harmonious. Please believe that I have no intention of provocation. I only state the facts I heard and saw. As far as I know. 'Miracle Doctor Li Xiang' He was just a small character before. At least compared to your Qianmen. The organization he belongs to, the gang called "Zhumen", is not outstanding. But now he is a big shot. It is said that he can decide the fate of some very powerful gangs. I have always been curious about the ancient and mysterious culture of the East. This is one of the reasons why I came to Shanghai. I am very curious: why is he sitting in that position and not others. With the strength of Qianmen, why can't he be among the 'eighth rank'? Why can't you be the 'convener'? Although I don't understand the cultural connotation, I think there is a rule that the whole world must abide by."
"What rules?" Bailixiao listened attentively.
In terms of strength, Qianmen's strength is not only stronger than that of Zhumen. The Yin family of Hanshui, who was newly promoted to the eighth level of Jianghu, is not qualified to compete with Qianmen.
In terms of heritage, Qianmen is an ancient sect that has been around for thousands of years. It is at least more profound than Shiqimen and Meiyuan. At the beginning of the establishment of the Eight-Rank Jianghu, Qianmen was one of them. It was revered as the Fourth-Rank Qianmen.
In terms of sect reputation, the reputation of Eight-Rank Orchid, which relies on selling its flesh and blood to survive, should be even worse.
Baili Xiao also had such thoughts. If he could take the position of convener of Jianghu Reception, no one would dare to openly threaten him like today. Many things would become much easier. But now Qianmen and Jianghu sects His contacts are really limited. The big guys in Jianghu Dao don't seem to think highly of Qianmen. Even if he has the heart, he has nowhere to put any effort.
"Interests determine everything." Jerrys said lightly; "In my opinion, you are not a qualified leader. Your advantages are obvious. Ambitious, wise, perseverant, and patient. But these are not necessary for leading a gang. It is far from enough. I think your biggest weakness is that you are too conservative and lack the courage to forge ahead that is necessary to achieve great things. Of course, I do not agree with unnecessary risks. A gang is like a company. It can only move forward and return. There are two ways to retreat. If you continue to be cautious, the strength and cohesion of you and your gang will be worn away bit by bit by the years. It is destined to decline. To put it bluntly, although the one-armed pirate failed, I Think he is charming. He can inspire passion and dreams in his men. Think it is valuable to follow him on adventures. Do you know what that means? The one-armed pirate hit them with an arrow of emptiness. The most secret part of your heart. That is the quality that a suitable leader must possess. Unfortunately, that is what you do not possess. If I were you, I would choose to be his assistant rather than destroy him."
After Jerrys finished speaking, he sighed with emotion and added: "If 'Miracle Doctor Li Xiang' were sitting in your position, your gang would now have at least five such gambling boats. His greatest advantage is that he dares to Dare to do it if you want."
There was a certain amount of contempt in Jerrys' attitude when he spoke. Baili Xiao didn't care about it. He could understand the meaning of this contempt. It was a master with rich experience and knowledge speaking with friends or friends of the same level. It comes out naturally when communicating with colleagues. There is no contempt.
"Jaris, what you mean is that for the future of Qianmen, I need to give up my position to... young people." Baili Xiao nodded slightly and asked.
As Jerrys said, the current Qianmen does feel sluggish. This is directly related to his character and acting style. It is the mission of every Qianmen leader to cultivate successors. The one-armed pirate once He is one of them. Unfortunately, he lacks the patience to wait and chooses to betray.
"Of course you can have everything you have now. There needs to be a change here;" Jerrys pointed to his head: "You must treat the gang as a business and run it carefully. It is not someone's property."
"How to do."
"First. Treat your people as partners. Invite them to share your dream and work with you to perfect it. Work hard for it to come true as soon as possible. Today's world is completely different from the past. Having enough food and clothing is no longer a problem. .A gang must have a common ideal. That is the meaning and soul of its existence. If you think of your gang as a company, you are now both the chairman and the president. Your gang does not have a board of directors. The one-armed pirate betrayed him because of him There is no hope. If he were a member of the board of directors, he would definitely not choose to take the risk. Secondly, make your gang a gang that no one dares to despise. This is very important and difficult. Your The gang needs one or more respectable strong men. I know you have extraordinary skills. But your past caution seems like a coward who is afraid of getting into trouble. No one will respect a coward. No one is willing to follow a coward. .I think you should understand."
Baili Xiao's eyes flashed and she fell into deep thought.
"To replace the position of a strong man, the first thing you have to do is to find his opponent and form an interest alliance." Jerrys added; "In comparison, killing him is much simpler."
After a while, Baili Xiao raised her head and said softly: "Mr. Jerrys, if I invite you to join the board of directors, you won't refuse."