Piao Jin Chang, not a demon, but a pitiable figure, said: "Mr. Xie, we know we were wrong. We'll compensate you however you want, but we were just following orders. We're only half to blame. If you let this go, we're willing to pay you ten billion, which is truly all we have."
Secretary Jin swallowed. "Indeed, a boss has good luck. He's unharmed and gets ten billion."
"Twenty billion. Do you think I'd be impressed by your ten billion?"
"Oh, we really can't afford that. Everyone knows our Dongnan Gang is notoriously poor. Ten billion is our entire fortune."
Xie Sui scoffed, "You're poor, yet you can produce ten billion? How do you expect those who work hard outside to live? Stop crying poverty to me. I only lost several cars, and the emotional distress is far more than that!"
"Alright, twenty billion, but you have to help us get our people out."
Xie Sui shook his head. "I can choose not to prosecute and not to pursue this. But I can't get your people out. I'm not that foolish. If they came to kill me, why would I help them get out? How would I maintain my reputation!"
"Alright, Mr. Xie is righteous. It's a deal then."
"Where's the money? Pay first."
Piao Jin Chang reluctantly went to the bank and transferred the money to him. It was all going into Xie Sui's private account, which felt exhilarating. Calculating this, Xie Sui's personal wealth, excluding his company's assets, already reached twenty-five billion. With the checks from Chen Qiang, the money from selling Jun Shi, and now the compensation from the Dongnan Gang, money was flowing in like a river. Su Dan Novel Network. Xie Sui was quite satisfied. Coming to Hong Kong was the right decision. He had stirred up hundreds of billions this year, regaining the confidence of his past life.
After seeing Xie Sui off, Piao Jin Chang's fawning smile vanished, replaced by a cold sneer. "Don't think you can take our money so easily. Let's see how you die this time."
His subordinate gave him a thumbs-up. "We still have to commend Deputy Gang Leader. You're a master of schemes. This mainland guy is far from being able to compete with you."
"Stop your flattering. Hurry and get our boss out. I told him not to go in person, not to go alone, but he wouldn't listen. Now look, he's trapped!"
"The boss just wanted to be absolutely sure."
Piao Jin Chang flicked away ash, a murderous glint in his eyes, it was unclear if it was directed at Xie Sui or his own boss. If the boss died, the Dongnan Gang would be his. Even a starving camel is bigger than a horse. The Dongnan Gang had suffered heavy losses, but its foundation was still intact. Within two years, it would be a behemoth again. In this world, people were never in short supply. If this batch died, they could find another group of young men from their hometown, and they'd still be as brave and fierce.
Xie Sui returned, inundated with invitations. He was in a good mood, so he decided to attend a film premiere to support his own artists and prevent them from being bullied. It also conveniently saved on publicity costs for two upcoming films. Dressed in a purple suit, with meticulously styled hair and an overly youthful face, it was hard to believe he controlled a conglomerate. He had acquired over a dozen factories and companies, putting him on par with the established magnates. Even more remarkable was that he was a self-made man, a legendary figure. Hong Kong wouldn't see such a legend again for many years.
The premiere was lively. Xie Sui arrived with artists Qiu Cai Jie, A Feng, Guan Zhi Zhi, and Zhao Dong Nan in a Mercedes van. Their appearance immediately attracted countless reporters. Jia Ye Film, who were interviewing Lin Tian Xiang and several popular stars striking poses for photos, suddenly scrambled over to Xie Sui's group. Lin Tian Xiang's face darkened. "This mainland guy is truly restless, stealing my limelight. He's doing it on purpose, isn't he?"
The female artist holding his arm was Shu Jie, in her early twenties, with particularly sensual lips. She looked at Xie Sui with starry eyes. So young! Compared to the portly, greasy Lin Tian Xiang, Xie Sui looked like he could be the male lead in a movie. "What are you looking at? Are you infatuated with that pretty boy?" Lin Tian Xiang, like an old fox, immediately sensed her unusual gaze. He grabbed her chin menacingly. "No, no, Mr. Lin. You're misunderstanding me." Shu Jie's eyes welled up with tears, her wronged expression pitiful. Xie Sui happened to be passing by and immediately intervened. "What's going on here? Mr. Lin truly doesn't know how to treat a lady. How can you be so harsh to such a beautiful woman? Why don't you come to my company? I, Xie Sui, may not have many skills, but I believe I'm quite good at respecting women." He was poaching talent in public. This was bound to create a stir.