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That night, the Wangfu Grand Hotel was bustling with activity, mostly filled with employees of the Three Tiger Group, as it was an internal gathering for the company. Friends from outside did not come to join, but even so, the two banquet halls of the Wangfu Grand Hotel were packed. Roughly estimating, the entire Three Tiger Group, along with its subsidiaries, had over six hundred employees.
Xin Yi did not want to dine in the hall with the brothers; he had important matters to discuss that evening, so he arranged for a private room. The senior executives of the Three Tiger Group were seated at this table. Although Hong Tianhu no longer involved himself in company affairs, Xin Yi still invited him, as he was an elder and such internal gatherings could not be without him. Xin Yi was not the kind of person to forget his roots. Also present were Huang Mang, Bao Kuang (the leader of Three Tiger Hall in the Central District), Chen Lin (the leader of Three Tiger Hall in the East District), Wang Haibo (the leader of Three Tiger Hall in the South District), Jin Sansheng (the leader of Three Tiger Hall in the West District), Du Hong (the leader of Three Tiger Hall in the North District), Qin Dali, and Zhong Kai. As for Shu Rui, Wang Fang, and several other leaders' wives, they were arranged in another private room.
After everyone in the hall raised a glass and encouraged each other to eat and drink freely, they returned to the private room. The atmosphere inside was noticeably less lively than in the hall; everyone present understood that although Xin Yi and the Three Tiger Group had resolved a recent conspiracy, the mastermind behind it had not been eliminated. This marked the second large-scale attack on Three Tiger Hall within a short period. Both attacks had been mitigated thanks to Xin Yi's efforts, indicating that mere defense would not suffice; the best defense was offense. This was a consensus among them; it was just a matter of what kind of offensive strategy Xin Yi would adopt.
After several rounds of drinks, Hong Tianhu shifted the conversation to this topic. He said, "Third Brother, since we are all gathered here, why don't you share your thoughts? Although I can't participate directly, I can still offer some advice."
This was precisely what Xin Yi had been waiting for from Hong Tianhu. Although he was now the head of the Three Tiger Group, he did not wish to elevate his status above that of Hong Tianhu and Huang Mang; he had always respected his elder brother Hong Tianhu and second brother Huang Mang. Since Hong Tianhu had opened the floor, Xin Yi continued: "Alright, since you brought it up, I'll share what I know about our enemies. From what I've gathered, both attacks on our Three Tiger Group were orchestrated by the same person named Josen. He is the son of Qiao Qiang, the Provincial Party Secretary of Binhai. However, his background is far more complex; he is also a major figure in Binhai and has already established control over all areas except Longchuan six months ago. These two actions against our Three Tiger Group are aimed at conquering Longchuan as his last territory. Due to his special status, he enjoys protection from various parties throughout Binhai, which gives him confidence in his actions. Moreover, Josen is very cunning and adept at manipulation; he is not someone easy to deal with."
"I don't care whose son he is; we can just send a few capable brothers to take him out!" Jin Sansheng exclaimed loudly. He had always been a proponent of aggressive action and considered using force as a first response to any situation. However, Josen himself was skilled in martial arts; having learned Muay Thai in his youth made it difficult for a dozen strong men to approach him.
"Old Jin, you think it's that simple? If we really send someone to take him out, won't Qiao Qiang unleash all of Binhai's police force against us? What future would there be for the Three Tiger Group then?" Bao Kuang from the Central District was known for being both brave and wise among several district leaders; his words quickly pinpointed the crux of the issue.
"Then what do you suggest? Should we just let him take Longchuan? Wouldn't that starve our brothers?" Jin Sansheng retorted.
"We're discussing this now; why are you so anxious? Let's hear Third-in-Command's opinion," Bao Kuang said as he turned his gaze toward Xin Yi.
In fact, Xin Yi's reputation within the Three Tiger Group had far surpassed that of Hong Tianhu at this point. However, before speaking up, Xin Yi glanced at Hong Tianhu for approval; upon receiving a nod from him, Xin Yi said: "What Old Jin suggested has crossed my mind too. But as Bao said earlier, if we proceed like that, Qiao Qiang will undoubtedly be furious. If he truly targets our Three Tiger Group, we will have no peaceful days ahead."
"Therefore, I believe we should focus on seizing his territories..." Xin Yi then laid out his plan for everyone: organizing forces to systematically dismantle Josen's influence across Binhai and have people from the Three Tiger Group take over those areas. This way, Josen's power would gradually weaken until he could no longer pose any threat. However, under this plan, the Three Tiger Group would only be responsible for sending people to take over other regions' businesses; any violent actions would be handled by separate personnel appointed by Xin Yi himself. The first target would be S City since its leading figure A Bao had already been captured—now was an opportune moment to strike.
Next, Zhong Kai provided a brief overview of conditions across various regions in Binhai to help everyone understand how manpower would be allocated during takeovers. This intelligence had been gathered by Beng Hu Lian, which had established an Intelligence Team led by Deputy Company Commander Zhong Kai specifically for collecting various information—Zhong Kai seemed quite adept at intelligence work.
Finally, Xin Yi assigned responsibility for several regions in Binhai to five district leaders so that each could manage their respective territories during takeovers. He emphasized one principle: after taking control of these territories, all efforts should focus on developing legitimate businesses rather than relying on protection fees or engaging in drug trafficking or forced prostitution for income. Any violations would be severely punished. This principle had already been agreed upon when Xin Yi first took over Three Tiger Hall and was reiterated now—demonstrating Xin Yi's commitment to steering the Three Tiger Group onto a legitimate path.
After enjoying their meal and drinks thoroughly, many brothers from outside had already left; finally relaxed after such a long time together, they went off in search of their own pleasures.
The senior executives of the Three Tiger Group in the private room concluded their discussions and began dispersing homeward. When Xin Yi stepped out, Shu Rui and Wang Fang were already waiting for him in the hall. Upon seeing him emerge, Shu Rui approached and chided playfully: "Why did it take you so long? Did you drink too much again?"
"No, everyone is discussing something. By the way, how long have you been waiting? Why didn't you come find me?"
"I don't want to get involved in your men's affairs. But did you forget that there's still something we haven't done?" Shu Rui looked up at Xin Yi, her face slightly flushed from possibly having a bit to drink, making her look quite charming.
"What is it?" Xin Yi asked, somewhat puzzled.
"I knew you forgot. Wang Fang, what was it that you wanted me to call Wang Fang for?"
"Oh right, where's Dali?" Xin Yi glanced around the hall and saw Qin Dali talking to Little Siyu and Wang Hao, with Li Fei nearby. Little Siyu was clinging to Qin Dali's neck like a koala, listening attentively to their conversation.
"Dali!" Xin Yi called out loudly.
Qin Dali turned his head and quickly walked over while holding Little Siyu. Wang Hao and Li Fei followed closely behind.
"What’s up, Brother Xin?" Qin Dali asked, glancing at Wang Fang who was standing nearby.
"Well... it's late now. Can you drive Assistant Wang home? I still have some matters to discuss with President Shu," Xin Yi said, giving Shu Rui a knowing glance.
Shu Rui understood Xin Yi's intention and said to Wang Fang, "Fang Fang, Xin Yi and I still have things to talk about. Let Dali drive you home. After we're done, I'll have Xin Yi take me back." He then took out his car keys from his bag and handed them to Qin Dali.
"Okay," Qin Dali said as he leaned down to Little Siyu and whispered, "Yuer, be good and listen to Uncle Wang and Aunt Fei Fei. Daddy is leaving now." He kissed Little Siyu on the cheek, and Li Fei reached out to take her in her arms. Qin Dali added, "Thank you for taking care of her!"
Little Siyu was very well-behaved; she didn't cry when her father left but looked a bit reluctant as she waved her small hand at Qin Dali and said sweetly, "Goodbye, Daddy!"
Hearing this, Shu Rui was taken aback, looking at Xin Yi with confusion. She then glanced at Wang Fang who also had a puzzled expression. She looked back at Shu Rui, then at Qin Dali before finally looking at Little Siyu and Li Fei. However, she didn't say anything as Qin Dali had already walked over to Wang Fang and softly said, "Wang... Assistant Wang, let's go. I'll take you home." Wang Fang didn't respond but gave Shu Rui a glance before turning and leaving with Qin Dali.
As soon as Wang Fang left, Shu Rui shot a fierce look at Xin Yi and asked, "What’s going on?"
Xin Yi helplessly shrugged. Right, how could he forget that Qin Dali had a daughter? That meant he must have a wife as well. How could he have overlooked this? It was a serious misunderstanding. It seemed that for the first time in his life acting as a matchmaker, he had made a significant mistake, and he could only shake his head apologetically at Shu Rui.
“Uncle,” Little Siyu called out to Xin Yi in a sweet voice.
“Ah, Si Yu, good girl,” Xin Yi said, gently touching Little Siyu's small face and asking, “Si Yu, where is your mother?”
But Little Siyu looked at Xin Yi with her big, confused eyes and asked innocently, “Mother? Uncle, what is a mother?”
This time it was Xin Yi and Shu Rui who were puzzled. They exchanged strange glances, and at that moment, Li Fei said, “Mr. Xin, I asked Yuer the same question, but she has no idea what a mother is. She’s still young and might not know some things yet. You should ask Mr. Qin.”
Right, this matter should indeed be discussed with Qin Dali. Xin Yi smiled and said to Wang Hao, “Wang Hao, how has your capital operation been lately?”
“Don’t worry! Everything is normal. However, I didn’t take your advice to go all out; the appreciation isn’t much. By the way, I need to hurry back! My time is money! I’m off now!” Wang Hao said as he pulled Li Fei out the door without further ado.
“Who is that person?” Shu Rui asked as she watched Wang Hao’s hurried departure.
“That person is a genius!” Xin Yi replied with a smile. “Alright, since most people have left, let’s head back too.”
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