Chapter 281: Chapter 281: Qin Mazi and Jin Sanbao_1

In TianDu City, inside a box in a certain hotel.

Buckteeth Zhou, Qin Mazi, and Jin Sanbao sat in a triangle.

Behind them, stood several middle-aged men in black suits who appeared quite formidable.

With rhythmic tapping on the table, Buckteeth Zhou spoke to Qin Mazi and Jin Sanbao, "Regarding the matter of Brother Xian laying hands on your sons, I apologize. I wasn’t aware of this. But Brother Xian is my boss and it is both my duty and obligation as his subordinate to help him resolve this matter. So, what do you want in exchange, make a proposition."

Qin Mazi scoffed, "Buckteeth Zhou, we’ve known each other for long. I’ll cut to the chase. I want one of your bars."

Jin Sanbao chuckled, "I’m not too greedy. One of your nightclubs will do."

"What the hell..." Buckteeth Zhou snapped, "Are these your idea of not being greedy? A bar, a nightclub, do you grasp what you’re asking for?"

Qin Mazi replied coldly, "Buckteeth Zhou, we are proposing this in good faith."

Jin Sanbao teased, "Don’t be a damn fool."

"Are you trying to exploit a disaster for your gain?" His face turned ashen.

A bar and a nightclub, the total value exceeds tens of millions, and that’s not even considering profit. Over a trifling issue, they wanted to compensate ten million. Are these two fools trying to rob him?

Qin Mazi said, "Buckteeth Zhou, is this really extortion? We’ve always kept to our own turf, but you suddenly crossed a line. We’re being generous."

"A bare and a nightclub, you, Buckteeth Zhou can certainly afford it." Jin Sanbao lit a cigarette, "If I were you, I would agree to avoid any bitterness."

"That cost is too high. Impossible." Buckteeth Zhou rejected.

He realized these two had teamed up, relying on their greater power to extort him.

He could manage one of them, but against both, he was clearly at a disadvantage. However, he could not swallow such injustice.

Jin Sanbao said coldly, "Does this mean our negotiation is over?"

Buckteeth Zhou replied coldly, "Your sons are fine, yet you directly asked me for a bar and a nightclub. Do you take me for a fool, Buckteeth Zhou?"

Qin Mazi chuckled coldly, "Buckteeth Zhou, that doesn’t sound like a negotiating tone."

Buckteeth Zhou cursed, "Damn it, is your attitude supposed to be negotiating? Ten million? Can I say your sons are not worth this much? One million at most."

"One million?" Jin Sanbao shouted angrily, "Are you treating us like beggars?"

Buckteeth Zhou chuckled, "Jin Sanbao, what’s the difference between you and beggars? Have you never seen money, or are you obsessed with it?"

"Smack..." Qin Mazi slammed the table, roaring, "Buckteeth Zhou, what the hell are you trying to pull? We came here to negotiate in good faith, but you’re playing games with us?"

Jin Sanbao also looked furious, "Buckteeth Zhou, we initially wanted to minimize the issue, but you obviously don’t want to. Are you looking for a fight with us?"

"I don’t want to." Buckteeth Zhou crossed his legs, sneered, "You guys are bullying too much, do you expect me to be obedient? Do you really think I’m a pushover?"

Qin Mazi said, "Alright, since you don’t want to talk, I want to see how long you can swagger."

"Buckteeth Zhou, we’ll see." Jin Sanbao sneered, waved his hand, and led his bodyguards away, "Let’s go, we should go prepare. We’ll fix him."

After chuckling, Qin Mazi followed and left.

Buckteeth Zhou sat at the table with a gloomy face. It’s not that he didn’t want to negotiate, but Qin Mazi and Jin Sanbao were pushing him too far.

The total value of a bar and nightclub far surpassed ten million. Qin Mazi’s and Jin Sanbao’s sons were merely slapped and kicked a little. How dare they demand so much?

"Brother Buckteeth, what should we do? These two combined are quite a force!" a middle-aged man asked.

"One step at a time." Buckteeth Zhou got up and walked away, "Let’s go first."

...

Outside the hotel, inside a Mercedes.

Upon seeing Jin Sanbao and Qin Mazi emerge from the building, Fu Meiting hesitated, then opened the door and walked out.

A little later, Buckteeth Zhou came out looking grim.

Seeing this, Fu Meiting walked up, smiled, and said, "Oh, isn’t this Brother Buckteeth?"

"Uh... Elder Sister Ting..." Upon seeing Fu Meiting, Buckteeth Zhou was surprised. He quickly walked up and greeted her with a warm smile.

As one of the underworld bosses in TianDu City, he couldn’t possibly not know Fu Meiting, the favorite of Xie Wuming. He had met her before. Moreover, Fu Meiting had connections with Brother Xian.

As a result, he was somewhat daunted by Fu Meiting. At the same time, he knew this enchantress was not simple.

"I saw Jin Sanbao and Qin Mazi just leave. Were they discussing something with you?" Fu Meiting asked with a smile. "Is there anything I can help with? You didn’t look too well when you left, did you encounter a difficult problem? If you trust me, feel free to share. Maybe I can be of help. After all, I have a pretty good relationship with Zhang Xian."

"Well..." Upon hearing this, Buckteeth Zhou’s eyes flashed menacingly.

Fu Meiting is a favorite of Master Xie, her intervention implies Xie Wuming won’t stand idly by.

You see, Xie Wuming is the undisputed Underground Emperor of TianDu City, and no matter how cunning Qin Mazi and Jin Sanbao are, they wouldn’t dare to act flagrantly in front of Xie Wuming.

Fu Meiting smiled and said, "What, you don’t believe me?"

"No, how could that be..." Buckteeth Zhou hastily waved his hands, hurriedly relaying the situation to Fu Meiting.

Upon hearing this, Fu Meiting commented, "So, it’s just a minor issue! Qin Mazi and Jin Sanbao demanding such a high price, they really are unreasonable and dishonest."

"Isn’t that just it?" Buckteeth Zhou interjected. "If I agree to their terms, can I still hold my head up in TianDu? Do those two take me for a fool?"

Fu Meiting chuckled. "Why not let Master Xie step in? If I speak to him, he might take your side. After all, it’s not a big deal."

"Really?" Buckteeth Zhou chuckled, "If Elder Sister Ting can help me, that would be great. To be honest, dealing with them both at once is becoming a little overwhelming."

Fu Meiting nodded and assured, "Rest assured. For Zhang Xian’s sake, I will definitely support you."

Buckteeth Zhou nodded repeatedly, "Elder Sister Ting, I’m counting on you."

Fu Meiting nodded, "Alright, leave it to me."

Seeing Fu Meiting agreeing without any hesitation, a burden was finally lifted from Buckteeth Zhou’s heart.

Even if they fought, Buckteeth Zhou wouldn’t stand a chance against Qin Mazi and Jin Sanbao combined. Not to mention the cash flow he has, as everything has been invested in Lingxiao Manor.

...

TianDu City, Bishui Villa.

Xie Wuming learned the plan had progressed to the final stage and couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

In his view, showing Zhang Xian his power by granting a huge favor, Zhang Xian would probably be swayed.

Standing aside, Fu Meiting’s face betrayed no emotion, but she couldn’t help feeling a tinge of apprehension. Xie Wuming was confident Zhang Xian would align with them, but...

She knew that while other people might see Xie Wuming as a big shot, the kingpin of TianDu City’s underworld, in Zhang Xian’s eyes, Xie Wuming is nothing more than an old fart, lacking any deterrent power.

Perhaps, arranged by her, Zhang Xian might meet with Xie Wuming and join in the negotiations. But she already had a pretty good idea of the outcome.

There was no way Zhang Xian would work with Xie Wuming, it was simply impossible.

Unaware of Fu Meiting’s thoughts, Xie Wuming was delighted. "Good job, Meiting. You’ve done well this time."

Fu Meiting just smiled and said, "Master Xie, I don’t think we necessarily have to work with Zhang Xian."

Xie Wuming laughed, "Why do you say that?"

Fu Meiting reasoned. "Zhang Xian has invested in the Lingxiao Manor project. If Master Xie collaborates with Zhang Xian, then Zhang Xian’s channels will certainly dominate the sales market. In this process, Master Xie will be disadvantaged. Lingxiao Manor has nothing to do with Master Xie’s investment, Zhang Xian won’t let Master Xie get involved. So, there’s no need for any collaboration."

Xie Wuming frowned and asked, "Does his Lingxiao Manor have any potentials?"

Fu Meiting suggested, "If Zhang Xian is capable, then Lingxiao Manor seems feasible in my eyes. If Zhang Xian doesn’t have the skills, he wouldn’t dare embark on such a large project."

"That’s indeed a difficult problem." Xie Wuming furrowed his eyebrows.

He was aware of the Lingxiao Manor project. But he hadn’t expected Zhang Xian would suddenly pull this off, leaving him somewhat at a loss.

Just like Fu Meiting had pointed out, he had no stake in Lingxiao Manor, why should Zhang Xian let him join? Agreeing would only prove Zhang Xian is a fool. But the reality is, Zhang Xian is not a fool.

If things go as he planned, receiving the recipe from Zhang Xian, can he surpass the Lingxiao Manor? In the end, he might just end up branded a copycat.

Seeing Xie Wuming deep in thought, Fu Meiting seized the opportunity to add: "Master Xie, why don’t we opt for the next best thing and try to infiltrate Lingxiao Manor later?"

Xie Wuming asked, "Do you have any good suggestions?"

Fu Meiting responded: "The construction of Lingxiao Manor has not started yet. I don’t know its specific operation mode and cannot propose a plan."

Xie Wuming thought for a moment and said: "Let’s not talk about other things for now, this matter must be done. At least I have to let Zhang Xian know how much weight I carry in TianDu."

"Understood, everything will be done according to Master Xie’s wish." Fu Meiting nodded, her eyebrows furrowing slightly.

The words she spoke earlier were meant to buy time, hoping to keep Xie Wuming and Zhang Xian from encountering each other as much as possible. However, it seemed like Xie Wuming had no intention of ceasing.

In other words, although Xie Wuming has considered those factors, he still wants to take the lead. In the end, Xie Wuming might even eliminate Zhang Xian, monopolizing all the benefits.

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