He went straight to a restaurant and sat down. Old Dong returned after a while with Dong Qiaoqiao, but Dong Qingshan didn't come with them. Old Dong said breathlessly: "That kid Qing Shan, who knows where he's gone off to, let's not bother with him."

  At the banquet, Dong Rende exaggeratedly told the story of how Lin Wanrong was cheated out of the wine shop, and Dong Qiaqiao covered her mouth and giggled.

  Since the embarrassing incident last night, Lin Wanrong's immunity to Dong Qiaoqiao has greatly decreased. Seeing her covering her small mouth and smiling lightly, he couldn't help but feel enchanted by her charm. Lin Wanrong took a deep breath, this girl is going to be the death of him.

  Five thousand taels of silver remained two thousand taels, which was the funds for decoration and adding equipment personnel, and it was indeed a bit tight.

  But Dong Jia's father and daughter, who had full confidence in Lin Wanrong's skills, were not worried at all. Listening to Dong Rende counting on his fingers, wanting to carve flower railings, sandalwood tables and chairs, and inviting this big chef and that big chef. Lin Wanrong patted his forehead and said: "Brother, do you think I'm an ATM?"

  Dong Qiaoqiao giggled.

  After dinner, Dong's father and daughter went their separate ways according to their predetermined division of labor.

  At noon, Lin Wanrong and Dong Rende chatted happily. Lin Wanrong drank a bit more and walked on the main street with a dizzy head. He remembered that he still had to "see work" in the afternoon, so he walked forward with eight-character steps.

  In a flash of an eye, a familiar figure appeared in front of me, and then disappeared into a small alley.

  Isn't this Qing Shan? Sneaking around, what are you going to do? Lin Wanrong quietly followed him.

  A dozen young people gathered inside a dilapidated mansion gate.

  The older ones were around twenty years old, while the younger ones were only thirteen or fourteen. They either sat or stood, each with a hint of worry and a dash of excitement on their faces.

  Dong Qingshan put on a small jacket, bared his arms, and distributed iron rods and wooden sticks to everyone's hands, saying: "Brothers, wait for my command later. When I shout 'fight', everyone rush up together and beat those **** people severely."

  A commotion arose among the young people, each of them a little frightened and a little excited. Dong Qing Shan stopped everyone's discussion and said: "Don't be afraid, everyone think about it, as long as we win this battle, Li Er Gou's territory will be ours. With Li Er Gou's territory, we'll consolidate our position, recruit more younger brothers, expand our scale a bit, and have the strength to compete for dominance in the south of the city. In the future, we'll continue to develop, not only occupying the venues in the south of the city but also fighting to the north, occupying the city center, and this Jinling City will be under our control. At that time, we'll collect protection fees on the banks of Xuanwu Lake, collect protection fees at Fuzi Temple, and even collect protection fees on the flower boats in Qinhuai River. We want to rob them of their silver, rob them of their women, and rob them until they're left with nothing.

  These young men burst out laughing, with greedy glints in their eyes, like beasts that have not evolved.

  Lin Wanrong, who was eavesdropping outside the door, couldn't help but stare in shock. Dong Qingshan, this kid, is too crude!

  But - I like it!

  These twenty or so kids, with their tattered clothes, are obviously from poor families. A few of them are even beggars. They have nothing to lose and if they were to be gathered together, they would undoubtedly become a force to be reckoned with.

  Although the number is still a bit small, they have a purpose, momentum, leadership and ferocity, which are typical of the "four-haves" new generation, with potential that should not be underestimated. The underworld has taken initial shape, and as long as they seize the opportunity, development is just around the corner.

  Dong Qing Shan was feeling pleased with himself for his speech when suddenly someone patted him on the back.

  "Scram, I'm busy." Dong Qingshan said without even turning his head.

  "Qing Shan——" A familiar voice sounded from behind.

  Dong Qing Shan turned his head and looked back, suddenly exclaiming in surprise: "Big brother, how did you get here?"

  Lin Wanrong smiled and nodded: "I was wandering around here, and I saw you. How is it? Are these all your younger brothers?"

  Dong Qing Shan nodded awkwardly and turned back to his subordinates: "What are you still standing there for, hurry up and call the boss."

  "Boss!" - More than twenty young men shouted in unison.

  Lin Wanrong's whole body was covered in cold sweat, damn it, when did I become the leader of a triad?

  Dong Qing Shan didn't care about these things, when he saw Lin Wan Rong arrive, his heart was very excited, and he pulled Lin Wan Rong saying: "Boss, you came just in time, later we'll go watch us battle Li Er Gou."

  "Li Erdou?" Lin Wanrong didn't know who this guy was, but the chubby-faced man with a smiling face standing next to Dong Qingshan immediately said: "It's Li Erdou from the south of the city, he has twenty or thirty men under him, and is notorious for his evil deeds. We've agreed to fight him outside the city today, whoever wins will get control of the territory in the south of the city."

  Wow, it's started so quickly? Lin Wanrong's sweat beads emerged again. He had just instigated Dong Qingshan to commit organized crime yesterday, and today he got the gang together.

  "Boss, I've long heard Brother Qing Shan talk about you. He says you're wise and powerful, brave and unmatched in the world. I believe that under your leadership, we'll soon complete our great undertaking and unite the rivers and lakes for all eternity."

  Lin Wanrong was at a loss, having inadvertently become the leader of these thugs. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry about it. But in any case, Dong Qingshan's current situation was largely due to Lin Wanrong's own teachings, so he couldn't blame anyone else but himself.

  After a few words, I knew that this fat man was named Li Beidou, the second best fighter after Dong Qingshan, whom Dong had mentioned several times.

  The gang hadn't even gotten started yet, and they were already going to clash with others. For someone as clever as Lin Wanrong, this was absolutely not something he would do. But Dong Qingshan was different - he was young, had a fiery personality, and had received the latest theoretical guidance, so he was full of sparks, ready to ignite wherever he went.

  Lin Wanrong sighed and hastily nodded. Anyway, it was the first battle of the club, and they could only win, not lose.

  He carefully sized up the younger brothers under Dong Qing Shan, although they all looked shabby and malnourished, their eyes were very lively, obviously they were used to fighting and wouldn't be at a disadvantage, Lin Wan Rong slightly put his mind at ease.

  Dong Qing Shan and Li Er Gou's appointed time was approaching, Lin Wan Rong had indeed instigated Dong Qing Shan, but thinking of Dong Qiao Qiao's worries, he also felt some concern that Dong Qing Shan was too reckless, so he followed him out of the city.

  Chengnan is a vast open area with lush crops and dense forests, making it an ideal place for gang fights and murders.

  Dong Qingshan had long observed the surrounding terrain and led his brothers into a thicket of plants, flying in with their bodies bent like cats.

  This forest is quite large, and twenty or so people can hide inside without feeling crowded at all.

  These plants were like trees but not trees, about half the height of a person. The leaves had already begun to wither and dry, and a familiar fragrance wafted up from the veins of the leaves, entering Lin Wanrong's nostrils and invigorating his spirits.