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Today, everyone was delighted that Mo Ming could return safely, and it was inevitable that they would raise their glasses in celebration.
Under the lead of the lion, everyone present lifted their glasses and stood up.
Even the three women, Jun Qianqian, Seductive, and Edith, raised their glasses. Seductive had spent many years in nightlife, so her drinking capacity was impressive, and she was not afraid of alcohol.
"Qianqian, that's whiskey in your glass; it's quite strong. You shouldn't mix in," Mo Ming said as he took Jun Qianqian's glass and placed it on the table.
"Who’s mixing? I'm happy today, so I'm going to drink. What’s wrong with that?" Jun Qianqian retorted as she raised her glass again.
Mo Ming shook his head helplessly and said, "Just remember not to blame me if you feel bad later."
Seductive shot a disdainful glance at Mo Ming and then said to Jun Qianqian, "Ignore him; if you want to drink, just drink!"
"Exactly! Look at him! It's just a glass of wine; what's the big deal?" Jun Qianqian shot an unhappy look at Mo Ming before downing her drink. As the spicy liquid went down her throat, she immediately stuck out her tongue and fanned her mouth. "That’s really spicy."
Seeing Jun Qianqian's reaction made everyone laugh in unison.
"See? I didn't underestimate you. Alcohol isn't something good; once it hits you, you'll feel worse," Mo Ming chuckled and said to Liufeng and the others, "Come on, let's have a toast."
"Wait!" Jun Qianqian interrupted as she poured herself another glass. "I want to drink with you all!"
"Qianqian, are you really going to drink more?" Mo Ming said with a wry smile. "Girls shouldn't learn to drink; it's bad for your health. If you can't handle it, just don't drink."
"Hmph! You're drinking too; how is that any different?" Jun Qianqian ignored him. "I don't care; I'm going to drink anyway."
Night Peak laughed and said, "Just let Qianqian drink; it's rare for her to be happy today. Letting her have a little won't hurt."
"Exactly, Boss, you're not Qianqian's mom, so why are you being so naggy?" the Lion chuckled. "Come on, Qianqian, just ignore the Boss and drink if you want!"
The Lion's words undoubtedly filled the room with laughter.
"See? Everyone else agrees, it's just you who's being difficult," Jun Qianqian said proudly, tilting her head.
Mo Ming shook his head with a wry smile and said, "If you want to drink, go ahead. I won't stop you."
"Alright then, everyone raise a glass to celebrate the Boss's safe return!" the Lion laughed.
Everyone clinked their glasses and downed their drinks before sitting back down.
Jun Qianqian's tolerance for alcohol was indeed poor; after just two glasses of whiskey, she felt a rush to her head and immediately became dizzy, leaning to one side in her chair.
If it weren't for Mo Ming's quick reflexes, Jun Qianqian would have hit her head on the corner of the chair.
"Haha... Qianqian really can't hold her liquor. Look at Evil Ghost's Loli, she drank a glass and is completely fine," the Lion laughed heartily.
"Shut up, what do you mean by my Loli?" Night Peak said with a somewhat serious expression.
Meanwhile, Loli Edith, who wasn't very good at Chinese, didn't quite understand what everyone was saying but always wore a cheerful smile when looking at Night Peak.
"Anyway, Reed's daughter has taken a liking to you, so you figure it out," the Lion joked. "If it really happens, then the Dragon Soul Gang and the Frank Family will be in-laws. No need for fighting; just negotiate directly."
"Go play somewhere else; I don't have the energy to think about this right now," Night Peak rolled his eyes. He felt quite helpless with how clingy Edith, this Loli, was towards him.
It's not that Edith isn't attractive, or that there's a significant age difference; it's just that Night Peak currently has no intentions in that regard. He prioritizes his career and dislikes being tied down by emotions.
"Brother Ye, I think Lion has a point. We don't have any real grievances with Reed. If you have some feelings for this Loli... cough, we would be all for it," Mo Ming said with a smile, looking very natural.
"See, the boss and I share the same view," Lion added.
Night Peak shook his head with a wry smile and quickly changed the subject. "Mo Ming, let's talk about something serious first."
Mo Ming and Lion were just casually chatting about Night Peak's feelings and had no intention of interfering. Since Night Peak didn't want to discuss it, the topic ended there.
"By the way, Lion, where did Jessica go?" Mo Ming asked, recalling that he hadn't seen Jessica around and feeling a bit curious.
Lion took another sip of his drink and replied, "She went to investigate the Heavenly Ninja Group. Knowing yourself and your enemy is crucial; it's always good to have detailed information about the enemy."
"Yeah, tell her to be extra careful. The people from the Heavenly Ninja Group are not to be underestimated; safety comes first," Mo Ming nodded, recalling Miyu's words, his brow involuntarily furrowing.
"Boss, are you worried about something?" Liufeng observed closely and noticed Mo Ming's unusual demeanor.
"I remembered something," Mo Ming said, turning to Edith. "Edith, I have some bad news regarding your father. Do you want to hear it?"
"Of course! What's wrong with my father?" Edith immediately tensed up upon hearing it was bad news.
"His situation is very dangerous; Miyu wants to harm him," Mo Ming said.
"What?! How could that be? She's my brother's wife! Why would she want to hurt my father? You must be mistaken!" Edith exclaimed in disbelief.
For a girl, family members are the most reliable people. Not understanding the malice of human hearts, it is naturally difficult for her to believe that Miyu would harm Reed.
"Absolutely true, she said it herself, you don't need to doubt it," Mo Ming said seriously. "The last time was arranged by her, and the goal was to kill you in order to frame me."
"This... this is still hard for me to believe. Oh my God, she is my family! How could she possibly harm my father?" Edith still found it hard to accept.
Night Peak said to her, "Whether you believe it or not, I think you should make sure your father is more cautious. That way, even if Miyu really intends to harm him, he will be safer."
Even though Edith was reluctant to believe it, Night Peak's suggestion to take precautions made her reconsider. A little vigilance wouldn't hurt, so she nodded and said, "Okay, I'll call my father later. God, I hope there's a misunderstanding here; otherwise, it would be too terrifying."
"Boss, should we take action?" Afterimage asked.
"Yes, those scoundrels from the Heavenly Ninja Group want to play us like puppets. If we don't teach them a lesson, the whole world will think we can be bullied," Mo Ming said with a serious expression. "Keep a close watch on Miyu; I will get some information from her."
Liufeng volunteered, "Boss, I'm good at this kind of thing. Let me handle it. Yamamoto Kyouka is tricky; I don't trust anyone else for this."
"Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking. With you on the job, I feel much more at ease," Mo Ming replied with a smile.
Lion asked, "Boss, how should we deal with the Frank Family?"
"For now, let's ignore his provocations. I think we can find another way to make Reed hand over Gong Gao Yi," Mo Ming said with a plan forming in his mind as a smile crept onto his face.
Night Peak asked with a smile, "What method?"
"We need to go through Abraham for this. I hope he will intervene and give me a chance to negotiate properly with Reed," Mo Ming replied.
"It's not difficult. After you went missing, Abraham wanted to send someone to look for you. However, due to the actions of people from other factions attacking him, he had to give up. He told me to inform him as soon as I had news about you, but I haven't told him that you've returned yet," Night Peak said.
"He's quite thoughtful. Someone like Abraham, who values loyalty and friendship, is rare these days. The help he has given us is all thanks to the favor that Seventh Master did for him, but I won't forget the kindness he has shown me either," Mo Ming said, feeling an increased fondness for Abraham.
"Yes, he has also helped the Dragon Soul Gang. Without his support on the white side, it would have been difficult for us to reach where we are now," Night Peak nodded in agreement.
"Please contact Abraham as soon as possible; I need to talk to him."
Night Peak replied, "If you don't think it's too rushed, I can call him later, and we can arrange a meeting for tomorrow."
"Then let's set it for tomorrow. Keep it discreet; after all, Abraham has many enemies, and we need to ensure his safety." Mo Ming glanced at the sleeping Jun Qianqian and then said to Liufeng, "Brother, give me a cigarette. It's been a long time since I've had one; I can barely remember the taste."
After enforcing a smoking ban on Jun Qianqian and keeping Miyu confined for a while, Mo Ming hadn't touched a cigarette in days, and just thinking about it made him restless.
"Weren't you saying my cigarettes are terrible?" Liufeng shot Mo Ming a glance.
Mo Ming replied with frustration, "Hurry up and hand it over; there's no need for so much talk. I'm hungry; even plain rice can taste good!"
"Fine, seeing how pitiful you are, here you go. This is your rice," Liufeng chuckled as he pulled a cigarette from his pocket and handed it to Mo Ming.
Mo Ming took the cigarette and continued reaching out, "Damn it, where's the lighter?"
Liufeng tossed the lighter to Mo Ming. It arced through the air, and without even looking, Mo Ming caught it effortlessly and lit the cigarette with flair.
Taking a deep breath, he savored the long-lost flavor. The unique nicotine filled his lungs, and Mo Ming felt an immediate sense of comfort.
"Alright, let's continue our discussion." Mo Ming exhaled a puff of smoke and asked, "How has the situation in the Dragon Soul Gang been while I was away?"
"Due to increased pressure from the military, Reed has become more restrained. However, the number of people in the Dragon Soul Gang continues to grow, and the industries here are maintaining a balance without any significant increase or decrease," Night Peak reported.
During Mo Ming's absence, Night Peak had been managing the internal affairs of the Dragon Soul Gang, making him the most knowledgeable about its current state.
Lion interjected, "Boss, your judgment is spot on. Evil Ghost really has what it takes; it's definitely a good idea to leave the management of the Dragon Soul Gang to him in the future."
Mo Ming was curious about Lion's praise for Night Peak and asked with a smile, "What makes you say that?"
"During your absence, all internal matters were entrusted to Evil Ghost. Ever since Edith was attacked last time, Evil Ghost has strengthened security management and established a strict patrol system—one team every half hour, each team has its own unique code, which changes every three days. This prevents enemies from disguising themselves and infiltrating us. As for other aspects, you can see how the Dragon Soul Gang is gradually becoming stronger; I won't elaborate further," Lion said honestly.
"Well, I never doubted Brother Ye's abilities. Now I am even more convinced. A successful leader doesn't necessarily have to be exceptionally powerful but must earn the respect of those below them," Mo Ming said with satisfaction. "If someone can earn your recognition, Lion, it shows they have sufficient capability."
Lion scratched his head a bit awkwardly and didn't say anything further; he simply chuckled because he didn't know what else to add.
Meanwhile, Night Peak listened humbly.
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