"Um."
“In this incident, I lost ten brothers who had followed me for years! They were brothers who had been with me through thick and thin since I, Chen Yang, started out! Now, they are dead!” My eyes were icy cold. “In addition, I also lost a good older brother! A good older brother who was willing to entrust his life to me! If it weren’t for him, I would have died several times over back then! And this time, I watched him breathe his last right beside me! I couldn’t even bury his body!”
"I know……"
“Then you should also understand…” I suddenly sneered, “I will definitely take revenge.”
Wu Gang's expression changed drastically: "Chen Yang! You can't act recklessly in China, you promised us!"
"Don't worry." I closed my eyes. "I won't send anyone to bomb the Jinmao Building! Nor will I have a hundred or so people engaging in a gunfight on the streets of Shanghai! I won't do things like that."
"So... what do you want to do?" Wu Gang asked.
I smiled but didn't say anything. Wu Gang immediately realized his mistake was a bit silly. Since I said I wanted revenge, I naturally had my own plan, and how could I just tell an outsider about such a plan?
"Chen Yang... I'll say it again! This is China, not Canada. Don't do anything reckless."
"Reckless!!" I suddenly opened my eyes, glared angrily at Wu Gang, and roared, "You mean reckless!!!"
Wu Gang was startled by my sudden shout and paused for a moment.
I immediately roared, “Wu Gang! Don’t you think what you’re saying is fucking awful?! Reckless!! What do you mean by reckless?! I’m in that godforsaken town of Kunshan! They managed to gather hundreds of men with guns and attack me in broad daylight!! Isn’t that reckless?! They dared to send hundreds of men, openly armed, to blockade and search the mountains in broad daylight!! Isn’t that reckless?! They dared to set up roadblocks and ambush me on the road!! Isn’t that reckless?! They even used tear gas!! Isn’t that reckless?!” I grew angrier as I spoke, staring at Wu Gang coldly, “When they were recklessly acting, did you do anything about it?! Where were you when they were recklessly acting?! Go to hell! I haven’t even made a move yet, and you’re already warning me not to act recklessly!! I might as well just tie my hands up and let them beat me up!!”
Wu Gang's face flushed red from my outburst. He barely managed to suppress his anger and said in a deep voice, "I didn't... that's not what I meant."
"What does that mean?" I sneered.
Wu Gang: "..."
I suddenly calmed down and looked at Wu Gang, who was holding his breath and unable to speak. I smiled and said, "Alright, I understand what you mean. I already agreed to your request. As you wish, I won't go too far. I'm a socialite now, someone who's in the newspapers all the time. I don't want to be called a gangster in Canada and then be called a gangster again when I get back to China. I've received your message. If there's nothing else, please leave."
The meeting with Wu Gang was unpleasant. Wu Gang clearly knew that he was in the wrong, so he didn't say much and left helplessly in the end.
When Tu Jingjing returned to the room, I was lost in thought.
"Boss, news from Canada has arrived." Tu said in a low voice, "From Africa, General Kunta said that business has been slow lately, and he's a bit short on cash, so he can't send too many... This time, he's willing to provide us with a maximum of one hundred... However, the price will be doubled."
"Double it?" I sneered. "Agree to it. I can afford this amount of money."
"There's one more thing, boss." Tu handed over a letter: "This is from Miss Yang Wei, she specifically asked me to give it to you."
A letter? A letter Yang Wei wrote to me?
Part Three: The Pinnacle, Chapter Ninety-One: Yang Wei's Three Strategies: Seemingly Heartless, Yet Full of Compassion
Yang Wei's letter?
I don't know what kind of complicated feelings I had, but Tu had already placed the letter in my hand.
After learning of my injury, Yang Wei immediately came to see me. Although I refused to let her in, she lingered and refused to leave, which clearly showed that she still had feelings for me. Although she had previously made it clear that she wanted to sever ties with me, she ultimately couldn't let go when I was seriously injured and on the verge of death.
I understand all of this.
But what good is understanding?
As for her staying outside for a day and a night without leaving, and now she's written me this letter...
Although my expression didn't change, my heart was truly unsettled!
Unfold a piece of clean white paper in front of you, and you'll find lines of delicate handwriting, the strokes flowing gracefully, a sight that soothes the soul.
To my surprise, the letter made no mention of our relationship, and Yang Wei didn't even mention my injuries!
These things alone were enough to surprise me.
However, upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that the handwriting in several paragraphs of the letter becomes increasingly messy towards the end, suggesting that she was likely experiencing considerable inner turmoil while writing it. What struck me even more profoundly was...
On this piece of white paper, there are a few faint marks, as if a few water droplets fell on the paper while the person writing the letter, leaving a few unclear marks and blurring a few words.
Could it be... Yang Wei's tear stains?
The entire letter is as follows:
"Hearing of your misfortune, I am deeply saddened and cannot help but sigh with regret. Mr. Fang was a hero, and now he has also passed away, which is also a great loss to me. You have lost a dear friend and mentor, and I too shed tears upon hearing this."
(Paraphrased: I was deeply saddened and distressed to learn of your misfortune. Fang Pangzi was a remarkable man, and his passing is a great loss to me. You have lost a good friend and a good teacher, and I am heartbroken and in tears.)
However, the current situation is fraught with crisis. I urge you, sir, to be resilient and not succumb to childish despair. The internal strife within the Greater Vancouver area is aimed directly at you. You have a thriving business in Vancouver, earning a fortune daily; how could others not be envious? Moreover, the term "Greater Vancouver" has a long history, and the Vancouver branch, isolated overseas, is gradually drifting away. How can the local forces remain indifferent? The passing of Master Ba was a test, and today's events are also within expectations. I dare to speculate, but I fear there will be even greater changes in the future, for their insatiable greed is boundless!
(Paraphrased: But the current situation is fraught with crisis. I hope you can pull yourself together and not give up. The internal strife within the Big Circle is aimed at you. The vast business you built in Vancouver, the money you made—that's what makes them envious! And you're nominally part of the "Big Circle," but as a member, spending so much time overseas, they feel they've lost control, so of course they're unhappy! Remember when Eighth Master died? They sent people to test you once, and this latest turn of events was expected. I even suspect they might take action against you again in the future, simply because they covet your business and money!)
I have often pondered this. If I were in charge of the domestic power structure, observing your achievements overseas, I fear you might harbor resentment. You might be plotting to seize your business. If you can acquire it, you will; if not, you will ruthlessly destroy it! This is a decision to go all the way! I suspect this is your strategy, and I urge you to consider it carefully and make a decision soon!
(Paraphrased: I've been thinking about it, and if I were a local bigwig, I'd also be unhappy with your achievements overseas. I'd definitely find a way to deal with you. If I could acquire you, I would; if not, I'd rather destroy you than let you have an easy time! That's the so-called 'might as well go all the way' principle. I hope you're prepared!)
Now that the two sides have turned against each other, the local big circle is likely planning something else! I suspect that while your position in Vancouver is currently as solid as a rock, there are still hidden dangers! You disdain the scourge of drugs, thus leaving it to the local big circle and old man Sorin to handle. Old man Sorin is a cunning fellow; his cooperation with you in the past was precisely because of drugs! However, now that you have turned against the local big circle, their desire to kill you hasn't died down. How can they continue to provide drug supplies? Without drugs, if the supply is cut off, old man Sorin will naturally not let it go! I fear that in his rage, he might also turn against you! In that case, I fear that the Vancouver power will also become coveted by old man Sorin!
(Paraphrased: Now that you've fallen out with them, they'll be even more likely to target you, so be careful! Especially your rear, although it seems secure, is still vulnerable. The drug trade has a huge negative impact, and you disdained to do it, so you handed it over to the local big circle and Sorin. Sorin is a cunning fellow; he only cooperated with you because of drugs! Now that you've fallen out with the big circle, they won't supply you with drugs anymore. This means you've lost a bargaining chip with Sorin, and he might start targeting your influence in Vancouver now that he no longer has that concern.)
The situation is already critical; to be attacked from both sides would be even more unwise! You should make plans as soon as possible!
(Paraphrased: The situation is now showing signs of crisis. If we are attacked from both sides, the consequences will be even more dire. I hope you will make plans as soon as possible.)
I have three plans for now; please let me know them:
(Paraphrased: Now, I've come up with three plans, and I hope you'll consider them.)
One strategy is: There is gain in loss. To gain, one must give; without giving, how can one gain? As the ancients said, "To take, one must first give!" Your future lies in your homeland, and while Vancouver is desirable, it is ultimately isolated overseas, surrounded by foreigners. With your remarkable talent and exceptional abilities, you may be powerful for a time, but this may not be a long-term solution. And that old man Thorin is insatiably greedy; to confront him head-on would be unwise! It would be better to offer him some benefits first, to appease him temporarily. Once you have no worries about the future, you can then focus all your efforts on dealing with him.
(Paraphrased: First, there is a trade-off. Only by giving up can you gain. This is the ancient saying: 'If you want to take, you must first give.' Your future lies in your homeland. Although Canada is good, it is still a foreign country, a world dominated by Westerners. Although you have temporarily suppressed them with your amazing talent and abilities, problems may arise in the long run. Be especially careful with that old guy, Thorin! Don't confront him head-on. Give him some benefits first to appease him, secure your rear, and then deal with your enemies with all your might.)
The second strategy is: use the wolves to devour the tiger. The Great Circle and the Green Gang are both wolves and tigers. This time, the Human-Headed Clan is fighting a desperate battle, and the Great Circle is also targeting you! Although you are a hero, it would be unwise for you to fight two against one! While Ye Huan is a formidable enemy, times have changed! You and Ye Huan have no irreconcilable hatred. At this moment, Ye Huan is also in a predicament; we can use the wolves to devour the tiger, using Ye Huan's strength to restrain the Green Gang's power. This is a good strategy. With a formidable enemy before us, we must not act rashly. If this strategy is implemented, it must be done secretly! Ouyang is a remarkable person; we must be wary of him.
(Please translate: Second rule: Use one wolf to devour another. Be careful of both Daquan and Qinghong. But it's unwise to fight them both alone. You could try to use Ye Huan to restrain Qinghong's power first. I know about your relationship with Ye Huan, but don't act rashly now. Of course, if you do do that, be careful of Ouyang! He's very powerful; be wary of him.)
The third strategy is: divide and conquer. With the Great Circle in turmoil and Mr. Fang's death, internal strife is inevitable. The best course of action now is to divide and conquer, not wait for them to come knocking. Mr. Fang's death will surely cause resentment within the Great Circle; their schemes boil down to one thing: recruit one faction and attack another! If we can find allies within the Great Circle during this internal strife, it will be a great help! Looking around your side, only Attorney Zhou is a veteran of the Great Circle and has a deep understanding of its internal workings. We can now discuss this with Attorney Zhou; if there are any shortcomings, I am willing to assist.
(Paraphrased: Third point: Divide the Big Circle's power. With Fatty Fang dead, there are bound to be discontent within the Big Circle regarding the internal strife. Don't just wait for them to come knocking. We can find those within their ranks who are dissatisfied, rally one group while attacking the other. Among your acquaintances, the buck-toothed lawyer Zhou is the most familiar with the Big Circle and the most suitable to do this. If you need anything else, I can also step in to help you.)
I stared at the letter written by Yang Wei in my hand, speechless, pondering for a long time, and finally sighed.
Yang Wei...sigh, Yang Wei...
She still cared about me after all. Although she spoke so resolutely at the time, she couldn't help but lend a helping hand when she saw me in danger.
Although she didn't mention the word "love" in her letter, every word showed her wholehearted dedication to helping me solve my problems.
Moreover, her analysis was indeed spot on!
My falling out with the local clique is clearly not because of the ten million bounty on me from the Qinghong gang. Their goal is simply to seize my Canadian businesses! Although I'm nominally affiliated with the clique, I've been operating like an independent kingdom these days, ignoring the orders of the clique back home. Furthermore, the enormous profits from my smuggling business are bound to make them envious.
If the Big Circle's plan succeeds after killing me, their next step will likely be sending people across the sea to Canada to seize their assets! If I die, Vancouver will be leaderless! Although I've tried my best to gradually fade the Big Circle's influence from my organization over the past two years since Eighth Master's death, it's still too early. If I really die, Xiluo is still far from ready and might not be able to control the situation. If the Big Circle openly sends people to take over, using the "headquarters" as leverage, Xiluo might not be able to withstand it! Moreover, many of the Big Circle's veteran subordinates might defect to headquarters!
Looking back now, with internal strife within the larger circle, it's not surprising that they targeted me.
Yang Wei's advice to be wary of Lao Solin was a shrewd move! Without the Big Circle, there's no drug supply! Why did Lao Solin agree to ally with me in the first place? The first step was that I gave him the Big Circle's drug supply! For the sake of the drugs, Lao Solin tolerated me step by step!
Now that I've fallen out with the local big circle, it's like I've lost a bargaining chip! That old wolf, Thorin, might just devour me!
As for the three subsequent strategies… First, offer some benefits to appease Sorin. Second, find a way to use Ye Huan's power to restrain the Qinghong faction. Third, take advantage of the internal strife within the Great Circle to find supporters… These are all sound strategies!
Yang Wei, oh Yang Wei, although you seem heartless, every word you write is filled with affection!
I silently read it again, then suddenly flipped it over, only to find two small characters on the back of the letter! The handwriting was somewhat messy. Clearly, the writer was overwhelmed with emotion when they put pen to paper. Beside them was a drop of thick ink, leaving a deep dot on the paper, indicating that the writer had hesitated for a long time before putting pen to paper…
"treasure!"
Looking at the last two words left by Yang Wei, I remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a sigh.
I crumpled the letter into a ball, thought for a while, then took a lighter from the bedside table, gently lit it, and watched the flame leap up and down, unable to help but let out a bitter smile.
Tu, who was standing next to me, looked at me with a strange expression and suddenly whispered, "Boss... that Miss Yang."
"What?"
"When she handed me the letter, there was one more sentence."
"What did you say?"
Tu said calmly, "She said, 'She already guessed what you were thinking. Since you don't want to see her, she doesn't blame you.' Well, that's all."
My fingers trembled, and the flame in my hand suddenly shook and fell to the ground.
Yang Wei... it really is Yang Wei! Did she... already guess it?
Just as I was lost in thought, I suddenly heard voices outside. Before I could ask anything, the door was pushed open and a woman rushed in.
At this moment, unless I give the order, no one is allowed to enter my room, not even a friend like Ning Yan. But this woman rushed in, and Hammer outside not only didn't stop her, but obediently followed behind.
The person who came in was neither Qiaoqiao nor Fang Nan. After she entered, she stood at the doorway, staring at me intently. Her eyes quickly filled with tears, and her pretty face was full of exhaustion, clearly from a long and arduous journey. She just kept looking at me until I turned around, and our eyes met. Only then did she softly call out...
"Husband...husband."
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My injury was sensationalized as big news, but because I kept to myself and rarely saw visitors, and even though my attending physician was an expert brought in from abroad, the media, despite their speculation about my condition, never got the most accurate information.
Amidst all the speculation, another week passed before I finally made a public appearance!
This appearance was at the opening ceremony of the "Charity Hall" that I funded and established. Previously, due to the establishment of the Charity Hall, coupled with my influence, the influence of popular idol Jenny, and the connections of Joe's father and Deep Blue Entertainment, a large number of donations were attracted.
Among them were social celebrities and wealthy people who donated a lot, as well as many of Jenny's large fan base.
Besides the 15 million RMB I initially invested, which was the money Xiaofeng left behind before she died, we raised an additional 10 million RMB in donations.
After collaborating with several charitable organizations, the establishment of this charity hall proceeded rapidly.
The opening ceremony naturally attracted many socialites and entertainment industry figures. The media flocked to the event, but most were there specifically for me. Prior to the ceremony, it had been announced that I, despite being injured in a car accident, would attend.
I did keep my word. At the unveiling ceremony that day, I made my first official appearance since my injury, although my appearance was rather shabby.
I was sitting in a wheelchair, looking very weak, and I couldn't even lift my hand. As the main creator, I could only speak a few short sentences.
I simply announced the establishment of the charity hall and some personnel appointments, including Xiao Xuan and Xiao Cai Mi.
What consistently attracted the media's attention was the woman who pushed my wheelchair from behind during the unveiling ceremony.
My wife, Yan Di!
Yan Di appeared without any makeup, her face bare, pure and lovely, her appearance ethereal and otherworldly, immediately astonishing the guests. Previously, I had many scandals, including some ambiguous rumors with Jenny, a popular star under the company. But now, with my wife's appearance, everyone was stunned: Chen Yang's wife was so beautiful, even surpassing Jenny in beauty.
However, I remained listless throughout and briefly ended my speech. The media, however, seemed unwilling to let me go and surrounded me with many more questions.
For example: Will my injury cause the planned film collaboration to fall through? Will Jenny's plans to enter Hollywood be delayed?