Chapter 550 Cousin, please make arrangements.
As Sun Rong spoke, he had already taken out Sun Zi's video.
At this moment, Sun Zi is lying on the bed, grimacing. Judging from the appearance, the video was filmed in the operating room.
Sun Rong is truly ruthless; he actually did this, which shows how frightened he was by this incident.
They couldn't wait for Sun Zi to recover, so they filmed this video and rushed over in a panic.
The purpose was to quickly prove Jiang Bai's innocence.
As for the so-called thanks and commendation, it's just an excuse. In reality, it's just about paying Jiang Bai a sum of money to appease him.
Looking at Sun Rong's smiling face, Jiang Bai narrowed his eyes and thought for a moment. The old lady had suffered a loss in this matter, but it couldn't be said that the other party did it on purpose. The main target was Bao Juncai.
The old lady was just accidentally bumped into, and the real reason was that Bao Juncai scratched her car. So, the blame is evenly distributed, and Jiang Bai doesn't need to drive her to her death over such a small matter.
Sun Rong's grandson's hands were already broken. Even if they could be healed, there would definitely be some problems in the future. Sun Rong even came all the way to compensate him, so his attitude was quite good.
Even a tenth of Sun Rong's net worth would amount to a hundred million or so, so it's not a bad deal.
Jiang Bai didn't argue with him and said with a smile, "Since Boss Sun is willing to give this kind person a reward, then I will accept it without hesitation!"
Upon hearing this, Sun Rong immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
The real fear is that Jiang Bai will persist. Since the other party has agreed to take the money, then this matter is over, and we won't have to live in fear anymore.
In fact, Jiang Bai understood the other party's intentions before accepting the money. He didn't really care about a few hundred million yuan right now; he just wanted to put the other party at ease so that Sun Rong's family wouldn't live in constant fear.
The two resolved the matter amicably, and the surrounding police officers breathed a sigh of relief. The happy ending brought joy to everyone.
Only Liu Ruonan had a frosty expression, with a blush showing through her cold cheeks.
This is because I'm so angry.
"Jiang Bai, I won't let this go!" Liu Ruonan said, then turned and left.
Jiang Bai was left with only a helpless, bitter smile.
After saying goodbye to everyone, I didn't linger there any longer and returned to the hotel.
Xiao Tian had already called earlier, saying that everything was arranged and they were just waiting for Jiang Bai to come back for dinner. The old lady had urged him several times, asking when Jiang Bai would return.
I took a taxi back to the hotel, and then, guided by a waiter at the entrance, I entered a private room.
At this moment, the old lady was sitting in the center, and Lin Wanru was sitting next to her with a smile on her face, chatting with Jiang Ma.
As soon as Jiang Bai entered, he saw Bao Juncai looking at Lin Wanru with his shifty eyes. Jiang Bai frowned, but didn't say anything and went inside.
"Mom, what would you like to eat? The food here is pretty good."
Jiang Bai sat down, and Xiao Tian stood to the side. After hearing Jiang Bai's words, he quickly took the menu to Jiang's mother.
Jiang Bai nodded upon hearing this, then smiled at Wanru and said, "Wanru, what would you like to eat? You order. I wouldn't order so much."
"Auntie, I don't really want anything to eat, so please decide what you like," Lin Wanru replied politely.
Jiang's mother picked up the menu, glanced at it, and quickly closed it. She said to Jiang Bai, "Why is this place so expensive? The cheapest dish costs one or two hundred yuan. How much will a meal cost? Xiao Bai, should we go somewhere else?"
"Grandma, you're overthinking it. This whole hotel belongs to the owner. Just order whatever you want. We're selling it to others at this price, why would we spend money on our own food?" Xiao Tian quickly explained with a smile.
This startled Jiang Bai, who inwardly cried out in alarm.
I hadn't explained my family situation to Xiaotian before, so he didn't know. I lied to him at home, and now I'm in trouble.
Jiang Bai wasn't afraid of his mother finding out how many businesses she owned; he was afraid of upsetting her too much, something he couldn't handle.
"You're saying this hotel belongs to Jiang Bai? My god, this hotel must be worth at least hundreds of millions, right?"
Before Jiang Bai could speak, Bao Juncai exclaimed in surprise, then looked around carefully again, as if trying to see clearly.
"Two billion is the minimum. The whole building belongs to the boss. Our boss also owns many other businesses, all of which are..."
Xiao Tian responded with a smile. He wasn't lying. In his mind, the people sitting in front of him were Jiang Bai's cousin and mother, and there seemed to be nothing to hide from them.
"Don't listen to his nonsense, he's just bragging. How could it be mine? I'm just managing it for someone else. It's nominally mine, but in reality, it belongs to my big boss. Where would I get so much money? It's just that the boss can't show up in person, so it's registered under my name."
Before Xiao Tian could finish speaking, Jiang Bai spoke up.
Afraid that his mother couldn't handle the shock, didn't he see that the old lady's mouth was already wide open?
When Jiang Bai said this, Lin Wanru and Xiao Tian were both taken aback.
Lin Wanru glanced at Jiang Bai with some confusion but didn't say anything. Xiao Tian, on the other hand, immediately shut up, chuckled, and remained silent. He knew he might have said something wrong.
"The boss is registered under your name? Which boss?"
Before Jiang's mother could say anything, Bao Juncai's eyes lit up and he quickly asked.
In his view, if someone like Jiang Bai could be valued by a boss, then he was even more outstanding than Jiang Bai. Once he met the boss, wouldn't the boss immediately value him?
Should we kick Jiang Bai aside?
Jiang Bai was taken aback by these words. He narrowed his eyes and remained silent for a while before saying with a chuckle, "This... I really can't say!"
"Tch, fine, don't tell me then, who cares to know!" Bao Juncai said dismissively, pursing his lips.
Jiang Bai was very dissatisfied with these words, but he ignored the guy.
My mom's sitting here, so we can't really do anything to him now.
"Second Aunt, since it's not Jiang Bai's money, let's eat it. There's no need to be so polite!" Bao Juncai said.
Before Jiang's mother could even speak, he started ordering food, focusing on the most expensive items.
They ordered abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, and fish maw—they were ordering like crazy—and Jiang Bai watched without saying a word.
There are no outsiders here, so what's wrong with eating something?
Although it might seem like he was taking advantage of Bao Juncai, Jiang Bai thought it was worth it to improve his mother's meals.
After they started eating, Jiang Bai also ordered a bottle of red wine, which they shared among themselves.
Bao Juncai ate until he was stuffed and full of fat, thoroughly enjoying himself.
During the meal, Jiang's mother asked Jiang Bai about his recent situation, and Jiang Bai gave her answers that were half true and half false.
After they had eaten and drunk their fill, Bao Juncai spoke up: "Cousin, I came to you this time to seek refuge. Staying at home is no fun. Do you think you could arrange a job for me?"
"Yes, your cousin has been staying at home with nothing to do. I talked to your dad and asked him to go to the venue, but he didn't want to. So I brought him here to find you, Xiaobai. Do you have any suitable options for your cousin?"
Chapter 551 By What Right
When Bao Juncai got to the point, Jiang Ma didn't mince words. This was one of the main reasons she had come, so it was only natural for her to speak up.
They started to speak up for Bao Juncai.
"Oh, okay, I'll arrange it. What would you like to do?"
Jiang Bai frowned; he already knew about this.
In principle, he was unwilling to get involved in the messy affairs of his relatives, especially his aunt's family. He was too lazy to bother with them. He vaguely remembered that when he was in trouble, he went to their house to borrow money, but not only did he not get it, he was also ridiculed.
Now that they've made it big, they're coming after us?
According to him, he could just send them away casually, but this kid brought his mother along, which put him in a difficult position. It wouldn't be right not to make arrangements for her.
The main problem is that I can't get past my mother's objections. After all, Jiang's mother is a traditional person who values family very much.
"What do I want to do? Here's what we'll do: your company's president has me in charge, so I'll be your president and you'll be the boss. I'll handle everything for you, and you can relax!"
Bao Juncai took a sip of wine, finished it, and then asked the waiter next to him to open another bottle. He drank it while talking.
"You really dare to say that!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Bai raised an eyebrow.
He was completely at ease entrusting the company to Yao Lan's management, and Yao Lan herself was capable of it; the Empire Enterprise was managed very well under her leadership.
Should it be handed over to Bao Juncai?
What gives him the right?
How can a good-for-nothing who didn't even finish junior high school, who just eats and drinks at home and knows nothing, be put in charge of an imperial enterprise?
I'm afraid the whole group will go bankrupt if I don't manage it for more than a few days!
However, Jiang Bai didn't say it out loud. He just pretended to think about it for a moment and said, "This won't do. The position of president is already taken, and the person is doing a very good job. Our company is entirely supported by that person. If you become president, what will happen to them?"
"How can an outsider compare to me? I'm your cousin, Jiang Bai. People say that fathers and sons fight side by side, and brothers fight tigers together. How can an outsider compare to me? You fire her and let me do it! Don't worry, I'll definitely do a better job than her!" Bao Juncai said immediately with dissatisfaction.
They even used the saying "brothers fight tigers together."
"That won't do. She's very familiar with the group and has been managing it for so long. She handles many of the business operations. Replacing her would have a huge impact on the company. We can't replace her!"
Jiang Bai didn't hesitate at all and directly refused.
Are you kidding me? You think you can just change it whenever you want? Who do you think you are?
"That's easy, let her be my assistant!" Bao Juncai raised an eyebrow and said this.
Jiang Bai's face immediately turned green.
Why can't this person understand human language?
After saying all that, aren't you just telling me there's no way?
You actually said you'd have someone act as your assistant?
What gives you the right?
Not only was Jiang Bai's expression unpleasant, but Xiao Tian's lips also twitched involuntarily. He knew very well how much Jiang Bai trusted Yao Lan, letting Yao Lan come down to be this guy's assistant.
Let alone others, even Xiao Tian felt it was somewhat unreliable.
However, since this was Jiang Bai's relative, and he was just Jiang Bai's driver, although he was deeply trusted and regarded as a confidant, Xiao Tian still wisely refrained from speaking up in this matter.
Because it's not his place to say this.
Xiao Tian has always been very self-aware and knows exactly what he should say and do.
"No way! They won't agree to this!" Jiang Bai refused decisively.
"Yes... Jun Cai, they've managed things quite well. It's going to be difficult for Xiao Bai to replace them. I think it would be better to replace them with someone else?"
Jiang's mother also knew what kind of person her nephew was.
Jiang Bai had worked so hard to build his career, he couldn't just hand it over to Bao Juncai. It was fine for relatives to help him out, but he couldn't possibly use his son's hard-earned business to help someone else, could he?
So at this time, Jiang's mother still firmly stood on Jiang Bai's side.
Hearing this, Bao Juncai was somewhat dissatisfied, muttered a couple of times, and looked gloomy, but he didn't say anything more.
He could tell that since Jiang's mother had already spoken up, there was definitely no hope for him to become the general manager.
He knew Jiang's mother's temperament quite well. His second aunt valued family ties and was easily influenced, but once she made up her mind, it was difficult to change it.
Therefore, although Bao Juncai was somewhat unwilling, he muttered, "Cousins, indeed. They trust outsiders more than me."
But he didn't dwell on the issue. He finished his drink in one gulp, had someone refill his glass, and then said with great displeasure, "Since you won't let me be the president, then I'll make do. I think your hotel is alright, so I'll be the general manager!"
"Holy crap!"
Jiang Bai couldn't help but curse inwardly, almost losing his temper on the spot. Was this guy eyeing the hotel again?
No way!
"No, that won't work either. The hotel is managed by someone else. You don't understand hotel management, so I can't hand it over to you. Besides, didn't I just say that this is my property? It belongs to the boss, so I can't manage this!" Jiang Bai declined again.
"This won't work, that won't work! Then tell me, what do you want me to do!"
Bao Juncai was furious when he heard this!
Then he said to Jiang's mother, "Second Aunt, look at him, Jiang Bai is successful now, and he doesn't even respect me, his cousin. I even thought of coming to help him out, and this is how he treats me? He won't let me be the CEO, and he won't even let me be the general manager of a lousy hotel! What am I supposed to do then!"
These words put Jiang's mother in a very difficult position. She couldn't force Jiang Bai, after all, he was her son, and he was usually very opinionated. She also knew that Jiang Bai wouldn't easily change his mind once he made a decision.
But on the other side was her nephew, and Bao Juncai's commotion put her in a very difficult position.
After hesitating for a moment, Jiang's mother cautiously said, "Xiaobai, why don't we let Juncai give it a try?"
This statement already has a hint of compromise.
However, this won't do. Jiang Bai has basic principles. No matter what anyone says, he will compromise if he can, and he will resolutely refuse to compromise if he cannot.
As for money, he has it. Last time, he extorted three billion US dollars from Lee Hyun-ki of the South Korean Four Star Group, and it just arrived in his account. He has plenty of funds.
Although the hotel was quite valuable, he didn't care about it. If his mother needed it, he could just throw it away and give it to his parents as a toy.
But what exactly is this Bao Juncai?
Why should he ruin the property we built up?
So Jiang Bai responded expressionlessly: "No, there's no room for negotiation. Don't you know what kind of person he is? He's good at everything from eating, drinking, gambling, whoring, and smoking. He's useless and only knows how to throw tantrums. He's tough in front of his parents. What use is someone like that? I only agreed to give him a job because of our kinship."
"He still wants to be the general manager? This hotel is worth billions. If he messes around here, it will go bankrupt in no time. My money didn't grow on trees, so why should I?"
Chapter 552 Hit Him
Jiang Bai's words were already very impolite; he was practically pointing his finger at Bao Juncai and cursing him.
Jiang's mother's expression wasn't very good after hearing this, but considering that what Jiang Bai said was true, although she felt bad, she remained silent.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the room became somewhat silent.
Bao Juncai angrily gulped down his drink, while Jiang's mother remained silent. Jiang Bai coldly stared at Bao Juncai, having completely ruined the pleasant atmosphere.
"Jiang Bai! Then tell me, what arrangements are you going to make for me?"
Bao Juncai said angrily, finally speaking again.
He was very unhappy that he failed to get what he wanted twice, and he really wanted to walk away. However, considering the reality, he had no choice but to compromise with Jiang Bai.
He had already figured it out. With his intelligence and talent, as long as Jiang Bai gave him a decent position to utilize his abilities, he would definitely be able to do very well. Once he had done enough, he would kick Jiang Bai aside and work for the big boss himself.
If he finally gets the chance, he can also take over the big boss, and then all these industries will fall into his hands.
Bao Juncai told himself, "Bao Juncai, you have to hold your temper for now. It's not too late to deal with Jiang Bai after you've come to your senses."
"If you're willing, you can start from the bottom. If you do well, you can get promoted," Jiang Bai said coldly, clearly displeased.
"Grassroots? You mean you want me to be your hired hand? Jiang Bai, you wish! I'm your cousin! Your own cousin, and this is how you treat me? Make me work for you? How dare you say that!"
"Let me tell you, someone as talented as me is in high demand elsewhere. If you weren't my cousin, I wouldn't be helping you!"
Bao Juncai was furious when he heard this.
Why did he jokingly come to find Jiang Bai?
So what if you just don't want to work on a certain floor?
Jiang Bai is making him do this now?
What is he doing here?
It would be much better to have Jiang's father find me a job at a venue back in my hometown, something easy and comfortable.
"This…yes…Xiaobai, it's not really suitable for your cousin to work at the grassroots level. After all, he's your cousin. You should at least arrange a suitable position for him."
Jiang's mother also spoke up; of course she knew what kind of person Bao Juncai was.
Knowing that Bao Juncai would definitely not be able to handle the work at the grassroots level.
So he still spoke up at this time, actually wanting Jiang Bai to help Bao Juncai find a decent job, one that wasn't too tiring, but one that could easily earn a high salary.
The meaning is quite obvious: Jiang Bai should support Bao Juncai as an idle person.
After all, Jiang Bai is rich now, so he needs to take care of some relatives.
Jiang Bai understood what he meant, paused for a moment, and then said, "How about this, the hotel has a general office director, the position is not bad, the salary is also good, he can earn more than 10,000 yuan a month. If he does well, I will change his job and guarantee a promotion. If he doesn't do well, then he can stay here."
The message was clear: Jiang Bai had decided to take a loss and support this bastard, as long as he didn't cause trouble. He just needed to keep his mother in line for now.
Once Mom's problem is resolved, I'll teach this ungrateful bastard a lesson.
"Director? Only ten thousand a month? What can you do with ten thousand? Let me tell you, I won't do a job that pays less than one hundred thousand a month! If I can't be the general manager, at least I'll be the vice president! Anyway, I've said my piece. Whether you help me or not is up to you!"
Originally, Jiang's mother was satisfied with these words and was about to make the decision when Bao Juncai spoke up, angrily saying this and taking another big gulp of wine.
After finishing his drink, he asked the person next to him to open another one.
Two bottles of expensive red wine were consumed just like that.
His appearance put Jiang's mother in a difficult position, and Jiang Bai's face turned ashen. Just as he was about to get angry, Jiang's mother spoke up: "Jun Cai, this job is already pretty good. You can do it for now. As for the salary, how about I have Xiao Bai offer you 20,000? Didn't Xiao Bai say that if you do well, you can get promoted? You're his cousin, how could he mistreat you?"
Before Bao Juncai could speak, Jiang Ma said, "I'm a little tired, Xiaobai, why don't I go to your room to rest first?"
She's just trying to escape unscathed; she doesn't want to dwell on this issue and upset her son.
When she arrived, Xiao Tian told her that Jiang Bai was still staying at the hotel, so she asked to go to her room to rest.
"I'll see you off!" Jiang Bai nodded quickly after hearing this.
After seeing Jiang's mother off, only Lin Wanru and Bao Juncai remained in the room.
Jiang Bai was sent back as soon as he stepped out the door by his mother, who said to him, "I know he's useless, but he's still your cousin. If you can help him, then help him out. We're all relatives, so don't make everyone unhappy."
"I know."
After replying, Jiang Bai asked the waiter to take his mother to his room, and then he went inside.
As soon as she entered, she saw Bao Juncai already beside Lin Wanru, looking drunk, and saying, "You're Lin Wanru? I know you, you're really beautiful. Come have a drink with me?"
"Cousin, please have some self-respect. I don't drink!"
Lin Wanru's expression was not very good. She had not liked Bao Juncai earlier, but after all, Bao Juncai was Jiang Bai's cousin and Jiang's mother's nephew, so she still had to be more tolerant.
Otherwise, just for saying those words by Bao Juncai, Lin Wanru would have slapped him.
"Can't drink? I saw you drinking with me just now. Why are you looking down on me? You and Jiang Bai, aren't you just after this kid who's rich now?"
"Let me tell you, I, Bao Juncai, am far more capable than him! I may not want to develop, but if I wanted to, I would definitely be better than Jiang Bai! I wouldn't even want to stay in this lousy place of his for long."
"I think you shouldn't follow him anymore, come with me! I guarantee you'll live a life of luxury and enjoy endless blessings for the rest of your life, much better than following Jiang Bai."
Bao Juncai had drunk quite a bit earlier, and upon hearing Lin Wanru's words, he hiccuped and spoke in a slightly drunken daze. As he spoke, he tried to touch Lin Wanru, who was so frightened that she quickly dodged away.
Seeing this, Jiang Bai's face turned ashen.
Xiao Tian, who was standing next to him, was also a little stunned. He subconsciously wanted to make a move, but then he remembered who was in front of him. He hesitated for a moment and looked at Jiang Bai.
"What are you looking at? Hit him! I don't even know this guy! What is he?!" Jiang Bai said coldly.
Upon hearing Jiang Bai's words, Xiao Tian immediately charged out like a cheetah, rushing straight towards Bao Juncai, blocking Lin Wanru's side, and throwing a punch without saying a word.
Xiao Tian's fists were much more powerful than Sun Zi's. With one punch, Bao Juncai screamed in pain as one of his eyes turned blood red and his entire cheek swelled up.
Then Xiao Tian kicked him over and pinned him to the ground, beating him mercilessly.
He had been holding back for a while, and now this guy dared to flirt with Lin Wanru?
How could Xiao Tian let him off the hook?
Chapter 553 Go Undercover, Young Man
Xiao Tian has followed Jiang Bai for so long, and he understands many things very well.
Jiang Bai knows so many beautiful women, but when it comes to deepest feelings, Lin Wanru is definitely number one.
Xiao Tian always treated Lin Wanru as the boss's wife, while he wondered where this Bao Juncai came from.
It was one thing to be greedy and shameless just now, but now you dare to flirt with Lin Wanru?
Xiao Tian had received the order, so how could he be polite to him?
So Xiao Tian showed no mercy and beat Bao Juncai until he screamed in agony.
Even from a distance, Jiang Bai could clearly hear the sound of Bao Juncai's bones cracking.
It seems Xiao Tian really went all out.
"Jiang Bai… tell him to stop! Jiang Bai, stop hitting me! I'm your cousin!" Bao Juncai's voice rang out at this moment.
Unfortunately, Jiang Bai completely ignored him, and even Lin Wanru, who was always soft-hearted, did not plead for Bao Juncai. She also felt that this guy deserved to be beaten.
After a while, the little genius stopped.
When they stopped, Xiao Tian was drenched in sweat, and Bao Jun was out of breath.
"Xiao Tian, get someone to deal with this and get him out of here! Don't kill him! It'll be bad if my mom finds out."
Jiang Bai finally spoke at this moment.
Xiao Tian was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and looked at Jiang Bai, not understanding what Jiang Bai meant.
"I remember our group recently started operations in Africa, was it Gabon or Congo?"
"Congo!" Xiao Tian quickly replied.
Imperial enterprises have ample funds and engage in extensive foreign trade. The Imperial Import and Export Company, headed by Huang San, is currently sourcing large quantities of raw materials from Africa and importing them into the country.
Because of his connections, influence, and booming business, Huang San had the idea of establishing his own mine in Africa. After some communication, a preliminary agreement has been reached with the local authorities: Imperial Enterprises will provide financial assistance in exchange for a small diamond mine.
However, this is only the end of preliminary negotiations, and it will take some time before construction and operation can actually begin.
"Then let's send him there. This guy needs to be disciplined. Let him mine there and get some experience. Don't let him come back for three to five years. Also, tell the people over there to keep an eye on him and not let him say anything out of line!"
Jiang Bai gave the order, and Xiao Tian naturally carried it out, making a phone call to have a few people come and take Bao Juncai away.
After they left, Lin Wanru asked hesitantly, "Isn't Africa too far? Will he be able to handle it there?"
"It's alright, he won't die! Let him learn a lesson!" Jiang Bai replied with a smile.
In fact, he had planned to prevent Bao Juncai from returning, but he couldn't tell Lin Wanru that. Jiang Bai didn't want to expose a little girl to so much trouble.
So, that very night, Bao Juncai boarded an ocean liner bound for Africa and was sent away.
Jiang Bai explained to Jiang's mother that it was Bao Jun's own choice; he could be a general manager or something in Africa, and he wanted to go there to put his skills to use.
Jiang's mother did not agree with this statement and had some doubts, but after a brief period of suspicion, she chose to believe her son.
Afterwards, accompanied by Lin Wanru and Jiang Bai, they spent a few days in Tiandu before returning to their hometown.
Jiang Bai thought he could return to a normal life, but at this moment, a phone call from Cheng Tiangang shattered his peace.
"Jiang Bai, did you see Ruonan recently?"
When I answered Cheng Tiangang's call, that was the first question he asked me.
This left Jiang Bai somewhat bewildered, wondering what this guy was up to.
What does it mean to suddenly ask this question?
Did Liu Ruonan badmouth herself?
But given Cheng Tiangang's temperament, he wouldn't bother calling me for such a trivial matter, would he?
"I saw her. What, she badmouthed me? Saying I assaulted someone in the street?"
Jiang Bai was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and couldn't help but frown and ask.
Liu Ruonan shouldn't be such a gossipy person, right? Although she's very dissatisfied with herself, she wouldn't go so far as to complain behind her back. Besides... she should know about this too, so telling Cheng Tiangang wouldn't do any good.
"No, she didn't. But you know how temperamental that little girl is. She came back and told me that you're exactly like a mob boss, and why we didn't take you down. Haha, when I think about it, you seem to be a thug. That's quite accurate. If I didn't know you and what kind of person you are, judging from your usual behavior, I would really think you're a mob boss!"
Cheng Tiangang's voice came through, accompanied by loud laughter.
This immediately darkened Jiang Bai's expression, making him look quite unpleasant.
How can you talk like that?
You're the one who's a scoundrel, your whole family are scoundrels.
"Speak your mind!" Jiang Bai retorted angrily.
Cheng Tiangang wasn't the kind of person who would casually chat with me for no reason; he must have something to ask me, and it definitely wasn't what Liu Ruonan had mentioned.
It's just beating someone up in the street, not killing them. Is it really worth Cheng Tiangang, the deputy minister of the police department, making a special phone call about it?
Even a fool would know that this is impossible.
"Would you be interested in taking a trip to Taiwan?" Cheng Tiangang chuckled upon hearing this.
This surprised Jiang Bai.
Taiwan Island?
That's not domestic territory. Due to historical reasons, it's now in a semi-unified, semi-independent state, and has been left there, following its big brother. It doesn't get along well with the mainland.
What does it mean that Cheng Tiangang wants me to go over there?
What are you going there for?
Jiang Bai was somewhat confused, wondering what Cheng Tiangang meant by this.
Should I go to Taiwan?
Is there someone who offended this guy, and he wants me to go and take care of them?
Or is there something else?
"An undercover agent! I hadn't thought of anyone suitable to go over there, but Ruonan mentioned you to me before, and that's when I thought of you. How about you go over there as an undercover agent?"
Cheng Tiangang smiled and shared his thoughts.
"An undercover agent? Me?"
Jiang Bai was somewhat bewildered.
I wonder what Cheng Tiangang meant by sending me to be an undercover agent?
Whom should I infiltrate?
Let him go?
Are you kidding me?!
With Jiang Bai's current behavior, it's almost as if the whole world knows him. In Tiandu, who doesn't know who Master Jiang is?
He can now be said to be famous throughout mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
He is a prominent figure even in Southeast Asia. If the other party is willing to investigate him, they can immediately find out everything about him.
Why would Cheng Tiangang make himself an undercover agent? Has he lost his mind?
Moreover, Jiang Bai really couldn't understand who was worth him going undercover as a spy.
If you don't like someone, just go and kill them. Why bother going undercover to their side?
Is this appropriate?
Is this normal?
Jiang Bai thought it was all too risky.
"A gangster boss's man!" Cheng Tiangang thought for a moment and gave this answer.
Jiang Bai almost sprayed it in his face on the spot.
Chapter 554 It's Not That Simple
Is it really worth Jiang Bai going undercover by the side of a gang leader?
What is Jiang Bai's identity and skill level?
A single little finger could crush a bunch of these gang leaders.
Is Hutchison Whampoa powerful? Does it have a large workforce?
Hong Kong has tens of thousands of members.
Didn't Xinji lead the company to its own destruction?
Yin Tianchou unified so many triads in Hong Kong, yet he still died at his own hands.
These guys are utterly worthless, just a bunch of vermin.
Is it worthwhile for Jiang Bai to infiltrate their ranks?
Or is he a gangster boss in Taiwan?
Is Cheng Tiangang alright?
"Hey Lao Cheng, have you been drinking too much lately and messed up your brain? Go back and think it over before you call me, okay?"
Jiang Bai responded bluntly, refusing the offer, and then hung up the phone.
Just as he hung up, the phone rang again. Jiang Bai thought it was Cheng Tiangang calling again, but when he looked at the number, he was stunned because it was Yang Wudi calling.
"Boss Yang, what's the matter?"
Jiang Bai still held Yang Wudi in some respect, after all, Yang Wudi had helped him and his strength was undeniable. Jiang Bai was now confident that he could be stronger than Yang Wudi.
However, this is just confidence; without a direct confrontation, it's impossible to determine who is stronger.
But one thing is certain.
That means Yang Wudi is definitely not someone to mess with. Moreover, Yang Wudi is different from Cheng Tiangang. Cheng Tiangang can joke around without any problem, but Yang Wudi is too upright and rigid, and has too strong an aura.
It wasn't that Jiang Bai was afraid of him, it was just that he wasn't used to joking with him.
"Jiang Bai, I heard you went to South Korea a while ago and did something for Lee Cheong-jeong?" Yang Wudi asked.
"Huh? What's wrong?"
More than a month has passed since this happened, and Yang Wudi hasn't asked about it at all. What does it mean for him to call and ask now?
Jiang Bai didn't believe this guy had just received the news, because that was impossible.
Given the relationship between Yang Wudi and Li Qingdi, Yang Wudi would know what was going on with Li Qingdi in no time.
But why did it take so long to ask?
Old Man Lieyang has taken that thing back for a long time, why are you only asking now?
This is not normal.
"It's nothing, you did very well. Your strength has exceeded my expectations. So you've been hiding your true strength all along. I've heard about your performance in South Korea. With this kind of strength, you even asked me to help you deal with the Nangong family last time? Were you trying to trick me?"
Yang Wudi said with a smile, seemingly not angry at all, but merely teasing Jiang Bai.
"No way, I suddenly had a burst of inspiration and made rapid progress after receiving your and the head of the Nangong family's guidance. I still can't compare to you! Besides, the Nangong family is a behemoth. I only feel at ease when you help me. Otherwise, no matter how powerful I am, if they don't respect me, there's nothing I can do."
"We can't just go over there and uproot the Nangong family, can we?"
Jiang Bai remained noncommittal, responding with a half-truth and a reason that no one would believe.
But it was a last resort; we couldn't exactly explain the system to Yang Wudi, could we?
That was Jiang Bai's biggest secret to date, and no one could tell him, let alone Yang Wudi.
However, Jiang Bai also had some doubts about the system. This thing was only active for two days when it first followed him, and then it almost disappeared. It would only appear when he spent his reputation points or participated in the lottery. Otherwise, it would not respond when he spoke.
This left Jiang Bai full of doubts, but Jiang Bai was too busy with worldly affairs to pay attention to this matter.
Now that I think about it, if I have time, I should call the system out and have a good talk to see what's going on.
That guy has such a foul mouth; he shouldn't be a quiet person. His behavior these days is very abnormal.
"Hehe, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. I'm only telling you this because you did a good job and deserve encouragement. The Qin Emperor's Key is very important to all of us, and you've done a great job getting it back."
"Many people praise you for this."
"I've come to see you today for another matter!" Yang Wudi said with a smile, not dwelling on the matter and directly stating his purpose.
"Hmm? What is it?"
Jiang Bai was curious: what did Yang Wudi want to see him about?
Did the human group assign me some kind of mission?
"Would you be interested in taking a trip to Taiwan Island?"
Yang Wudi's words almost made Jiang Bai, who was drinking water, spit it out.
Why is it the same sentence again? It's almost exactly the same as what Cheng Tiangang said.
"You two didn't plan this together, did you?" Jiang Bai couldn't help but think.
It's no wonder he thought that way. The two called each other less than a minute apart, and said the same thing. Jiang Bai had just rejected Cheng Tiangang when Yang Wudi called.
No wonder Jiang Bai suspected that the two of them had planned this together, and even wondered if they were actually together right now.
"Tian Gang? He told you about this too?"
This time, Yang Wudi was a little stunned. Following Jiang Bai's words, he casually asked this question.
Then she realized what he meant and frowned, saying, "What did he say to you? I had spoken to him about this before, but ultimately this isn't his responsibility; it's our group's business. How did he interfere? What did he ask you to do?"
"You don't know?" Jiang Bai asked in astonishment.
After thinking for a moment, Jiang Bai replied, "He wants me to go undercover, and it seems like he's assigned me to infiltrate a gang leader's inner circle! Do you think he's lost his mind? Sending me to go undercover?"
"My current situation is not exactly common knowledge, but I'm somewhat well-known in Southeast Asia. Me, going undercover? It's not as good as Cheng Tiangang doing it himself! What's the difference? If someone wants to investigate, they can find the information in a minute. How many people in China don't know me?"
"Let me go? What a ridiculous idea of his!"
"I see. I think I know what it is. Jiang Bai, this isn't that simple. Agree to his request."
Contrary to Jiang Bai's expectations, Yang Wudi neither agreed nor disagreed with Jiang Bai's words. Instead, he inexplicably uttered this remark.
Jiang Bai was completely taken aback.
What's wrong with me today?
It's one thing for Cheng Tiangang to be abnormal, but even Yang Wudi is abnormal.
Are those two drunk today? Why are they saying this to me?
I checked the time, and it's not April Fool's Day!
"Agree to him? Boss, are you kidding me? Didn't you hear what I said before? How can I go undercover in this situation?" Jiang Bai said to Yang Wudi, speechless.
He disagrees with this matter a hundredfold, a thousandfold.
Why not live a perfectly good life instead of going undercover?
Are you bored and have nothing better to do?
Chapter 555 Undercurrents
Moreover, given his fame, it's impossible for people not to recognize him.
There are so many people in Tiandu who know him now, even though he hasn't appeared in formal settings or on the news.
However, he is known by many people in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Beijing, Tianjin, and many other places.
None of these people are simple characters; they are all powerful figures in their own right, or wealthy tycoons with vast fortunes. They also have a wide circle of friends.
He has formed a vast network of relationships, densely covering the globe. Given his current identity and circumstances, how could he possibly become an undercover agent?
This is way too easy for someone to spot!
That is why Jiang Bai made a clear refusal.
"Jiang Bai, sometimes being famous doesn't mean that many people know you. The people who know you now are mostly influential figures, and most of them have only heard of you. Not many have actually met you in person, and they are all from the vicinity of Tiandu."
"Among them, there are eight people who have connections with Taiwan. We will monitor these eight people closely, and none of them know anyone from the place you are going to."
"There are some problems in Hong Kong, but fortunately, even fewer people know you. Apart from Yang Yong and Dou Bin, the others have only seen you once. Even if they have a deep impression of you, they are unlikely to recognize you immediately. Besides, you killed so many people in the conflict there last time, so there aren't many people who recognize you now. We will contact the Hong Kong police to take all these people into custody. Even if Dou Bin and Yang Yong know you, I believe they won't say anything out of line."
"You can rest assured about these things. After you've dealt with all of this, you'll have almost no one left who knows you."
"More importantly, the more someone of your status is, the less likely they are to arouse suspicion. I know who Cheng Tiangang sent you to infiltrate – a gangster boss, and you started as a henchman of his henchmen's henchmen, basically a street thug, a low-level hoodlum. Who would associate someone like that with the powerful and influential Jiang Ye of Tiandu?"
"If I hadn't brought this up with you today, you probably wouldn't have believed it yourself. It's like telling you that Cheng Tiangang suddenly quit his position as deputy minister and went to Hong Kong to become a gangster! Would you believe me?"
After hearing Yang Wudi's words, Jiang Bai had to admit that there was some truth to them.
However, Jiang Bai didn't understand why they would go to such lengths to send him.
It's not like the country is out of people.
China has over a billion people.
Yang Wudi and Cheng Tiangang alone have at least a million men at their disposal. Surely they could find one or two spies among those million?
Why must we make Jiang Bai go?
"I don't understand, why am I being asked to go?" Jiang Bai was very confused about this question.
Is a gang leader worth these two people making such a fuss over?
"I've spoken with Cheng Tiangang. Our goals are different. He wants you to go because things have been very unsettled in Taiwan lately, with Southeast Asian gangs and international mafia frequently active there."
"He received a message saying that all of this was because of one person, and they seemed to be carrying out some kind of secret deal involving a large number of gangsters, including some people from our country and yakuza groups from Japan. The scope of the involvement was quite wide."
"It seems like they're plotting something. This is very unusual. Interpol has already started its operation, and he's going to send people to investigate as well."
"We were originally planning to send someone else, but after discussing it, we decided that you are the most suitable candidate!"
These words made Jiang Bai frown. They were just some gangs. Even if they involved international gangs, some domestic forces, and three well-known organizations in Japan, it was not worth making Yang Wudi take action, was it?
Cheng Tiangang could have easily sent out more spies; there was no need for Yang Wudi to intervene.
Besides, isn't Cheng Tiangang being a bit of a busybody in this matter?
This happened in Taiwan, so it should be a problem for the police there. Why is Cheng Tiangang meddling in all this?
This puzzled Jiang Bai greatly.
"Why does Cheng Tiangang care so much? This matter ultimately concerns Taiwan, what does it have to do with us? Even if it involves someone in China, we can just take them down directly. Is it really necessary to go through all this trouble?"
"If you guys aren't a good fit, I'll go there and make sure I take them all down with me!"
Jiang Bai shared his thoughts, which elicited a wry smile from Yang Wudi: "It's not that simple. This involves a huge criminal network that not only covers the entire island of Taiwan and some neighboring countries, but also involves many people in our country."
"Of course, those people in the country can't cause any big trouble. With Wu Tianxi and the others keeping things in check, they're just making a fuss over nothing."
"However, there is still a huge social threat. Interpol has also requested assistance from Taiwan. With so many organizations, their strength is insufficient to deal with it. After all, that place is also our territory. Although it is temporarily separated, it is still an inseparable part of us. Neither Cheng Tiangang nor I, nor some top-level central leaders, can sit idly by and ignore this matter."
"Of course, if that were all, there would be no need to send you. The key is that besides these organizations, I have discovered more important clues. The Nangong family, the Beiming family, the Dongfang family, the Ximen family, and so on, with the four major families at the head, a total of twenty-seven families, have been active in Taiwan recently."
"Wan Island is the base of the Nangong family. It's no secret that they use Wan Island as their center to radiate throughout the Southeast Asian countries. But other families have never set foot there before. Don't you think it's abnormal that they've suddenly sent people there?"
These words finally caught Jiang Bai's attention.
His relationship with these powerful families was far from good, especially with the Nangong and Dongfang families, who wished they could grind Jiang Bai to dust.
These people are now colluding together and frequently contacting each other in Taiwan. If you say there's no conspiracy, Jiang Bai wouldn't believe it even if you beat him to death.
"More importantly, we discovered that in the past week, in addition to these people, a large number of people have come to Taiwan, such as an SSS-level superhuman from Country A, and experts from Yamato-sato Takano and Koga-ryu."
"There are even rumors that the Ise Grand Shrine, which claims to have remained unchanged for a thousand years, has been making frequent small moves recently. In addition to them, forces from various countries, including the Assassins, who have recently revived, have also sent people there. All the finger is pointing at Taiwan. Do you think this matter can be so simple?"
Yang Wudi's words silenced Jiang Bai; even if he were stupid, he knew things weren't that simple.
There's definitely a problem here, and a big one at that, but nobody knows exactly what it is.
Chapter 556 Taiwan Island Eagle
"So you want me to go undercover? Because I'm capable enough? Even when facing these people, there won't be any major problems?"
Jiang Bai immediately understood Yang Wudi's specific idea. Of course, others could also go undercover; it wasn't that they couldn't be found.
In fact, he and Cheng Tiangang were able to find a bunch of undercover agents.
The world has never lacked those who dare to fight and are willing to give up their lives for their beliefs.
However, it was useless for these people to go because they were not strong enough. If it were just about dealing with a gang leader, that wouldn't be a problem. The key issue was that it involved so many forces beyond the comprehension of ordinary people, which meant that it was not something that an undercover agent could handle.
What use is an undercover agent who can be wiped out in a heartbeat?
"If that's the case, why bother sending me? Besides, what does this have to do with a mob boss? Can a mob boss really control so much power? Do you believe that? I certainly don't!"
Jiang Bai frowned. He understood most of the matter, but there were still some things he didn't quite understand.
"He's called a gang leader, but he's just a gangster by origin. He rarely does those things anymore and leaves them to his subordinates. He's a cancer on Taiwan. Speaking of which, you might know him. His nickname is Flying Eagle, and he's known as the Flying Eagle of Taiwan!"
Yang Wudi revealed the other party's identity.
This surprised Jiang Bai, who then frowned. If this person was talking, he might actually have the ability.
Of course, those forces certainly didn't come because of him; they must have come for something else. But since they've come this far, it's impossible for them not to be involved with him.
Wang Zhenxu, the Flying Eagle of Taiwan, is an ordinary name, but he has an extraordinary influence in Taiwan. He was a gang leader in Taiwan and started making his own way in the world when he was just a teenager.
Legend has it that this man was ruthless and domineering, and also very skilled. In his youth, he once used a watermelon knife to fight his way through the southern part of the island, and at the age of eighteen, he became the youngest local gang leader at the time.
In his twenties, he founded the Flying Eagle Gang to compete with people from other provinces, defeating one gang after another of his nephews' gangs, expanding the influence of the people from his province to the extreme, and finally subjugating several large gangs.
He retired from the underworld at the age of thirty, founded Flying Eagle Enterprises, and was elected as a legislator. Now he mainly focuses on running businesses, but like Yin Tianchou, he controls all the local gangs and organizations, and it is rumored that he also has extraordinary influence overseas.
He built all of this up by himself, and now he has been rooted in Taiwan for decades, wielding immense power. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a local tyrant. Many politicians in Taiwan act according to his wishes.
His characteristics include great wealth and power, and a large number of men.
He is now forty-eight years old, a few years older than Zhao Wuji and the others. This man is not to be trifled with.
If there's one obstacle these forces can't overcome here, it's definitely Flying Eagle King Zhenxu.
If you want to deal with him, and with so many forces involved, Jiang Bai honestly thinks that anyone else would be more suitable.
Because he is the only person he can think of who is not easily discovered, and even if discovered, he can escape unscathed.
The reason Cheng Tiangang asked him to get close this time was not to eliminate Flying Eagle.
Even Cheng Tiangang couldn't eliminate Flying Eagle's position in Taiwan unless the government was determined to remove him despite social unrest.
But this is obviously impossible. There are too many people colluding with him. Even if the government makes this decision, it is definitely not something that can be accomplished overnight. He will know the news in advance and may even set up obstacles to make the other party return empty-handed.
It's not like he hasn't done this kind of thing before.
Cheng Tiangang asked him to gather information and report it back. He also needed to take immediate action after discovering any problems. This was not a task that an ordinary person could handle. Apart from Jiang Bai, there was really no other suitable candidate.
"I can go, but what's in it for me? That's the territory of the Nangong family, and it seems they're colluding with Flying Eagle. They have people who know me. If I go, wouldn't I be walking into a trap? That place is too dangerous!"
Jiang Bai wouldn't be willing to go without sufficient benefits.
Jiang Bai is a money-grubbing person who will never do anything without a benefit, and Yang Wudi knows this. He smiled and said, "This matter is indeed very dangerous, but I have received information that, although not accurate, should be pretty close to the truth. There must have been some treasure or secret discovered there. If you are willing to help, as long as you don't let anyone else get it, you can keep it if you get it, how about it?"
"What's the difference between this and nothing?" Jiang Bai rolled his eyes at this.
Yang Wudi's promise is worthless.
Can you really fool yourself with just one sentence?
Dream on!
Seeing that Jiang Bai remained silent, Yang Wudi laughed and said to Jiang Bai with a smile, "If you don't agree to this condition, then how about this... whatever conditions Li Qingdi gives you, I'll give you. Our army also has infrastructure projects that your company can undertake. The profits are substantial, and the construction period is not long, only a year. You can earn no less than the benefits Li Qingdi offers!"
"However... we need to make this clear beforehand: the military equipment must not be made with any shortcuts. It must be made with the best materials possible. Otherwise, Jiang Bai, don't blame me for being impolite!"
"I, Yang Wudi, keep my word. I will not be ambiguous about this matter. If you dare to cut corners and produce shoddy work, I will dare to go straight to Tiandu and destroy your headquarters!"
"Don't worry, I know how to handle this! But the Nangong family is a big problem. What do you think, should we go to Taiwan together and take care of them? If we wipe them out completely, my undercover mission will be much safer."
Jiang Bai couldn't help but say this.
The Nangong family is truly a big problem. Unlike other families, even if someone knows them, they are mostly in the executive committee. Those old guys are adults and will never leave the Human Group base, so there's nothing to be afraid of.
The Dongfang family harbored deep hatred for him, but it was limited to Dongfang Xiong Ying and his grandson. No one else knew Jiang Bai, so there was nothing to worry about.
The only worry is the Nangong family. The Nangong family suffered heavy losses last time. Four elders died in Tiandu, the family head was severely injured, and most of the core strength was lost. Now the Nangong family wants to devour us alive.
Yang Wudi single-handedly suppressed Jiang Bai; it would be a miracle if no one in his family knew him.
I reckon everyone has a photo of Jiang Bai now, and they'd love to practice martial arts by looking at his picture every day.
Chapter 557 Side Quest
The biggest problem for Jiang Bai going there is these guys; there's no way they wouldn't recognize him.
"Don't worry about that. The Nangong family doesn't have many people in Taiwan. Their headquarters are in Southeast Asia now, and they only have an old house left in Taiwan. There aren't many people in there to begin with, and the old house is in the mountains. Even if there are some people in Taiwan, it's impossible for them all to know you."
"In addition, they don't actually have a good relationship with Flying Eagle. It's difficult for you to come into contact with the Nangong family while you're with Flying Eagle, so you can rest assured."
Yang Wudi provided an explanation, then finalized some details before hanging up the phone.
Then Cheng Tiangang called again, saying something roughly the same as Yang Wudi's, but with different focuses. Yang Wudi told him to focus on the aristocratic families, religious groups, and people with superpowers, while Cheng Tiangang told him to focus on the gangs and see what kind of tricks they were up to.
However, the two of them had one thing in common: they wanted Jiang Bai to get close to Wang Zhenxu, the Flying Eagle of Taiwan Island.
Because the data shows that this "Flying Eagle of Taiwan" has more or less connections with these people. In the past half month, whether it was ancient martial arts families or other organizations in the underworld, they all had direct or indirect contact with him.
Jiang Bai didn't ask Cheng Tiangang for any benefits. Given their relationship, Jiang Bai wouldn't ask for anything in return for helping him out. This was different from Yang Wudi and Li Qingdi, since they weren't as close to Jiang Bai.
"How am I supposed to get there? I mean, how am I supposed to get close to Flying Eagle? You're not going to make me run over there and tell them I'm a master and want to be your subordinate, so please accept me—that's such a stupid thing, right?"
They reached an agreement, and he even said that his contact person would be Liu Ruonan.
Liu Ruonan herself will accompany Jiang Bai to Taiwan Island, where she will stay under the guise of a temporary residence. After being responsible for relaying messages between Jiang Bai, Cheng Tiangang, and Yang Wudi, Jiang Bai asked this crucial question.
"Of course not. In fact, we've already set up an identity for you. Coincidentally, a thug surnamed Liu is a member of the Sihai Gang, which was formerly the Feiying Gang. He has a distant cousin who is going to join him recently. The cousin is from the same hometown as you and shares the same surname. You just need to remember some simple information."
"The other party has never met this distant cousin, and coincidentally, this cousin is also named Jiang Bai. There will be no obstacles for you to go. Just follow him for now, and if possible, try to improve your status in the Four Seas Gang. Once you reach a certain status, you will naturally be able to get in touch with Flying Eagle."
"You should know that this Flying Eagle is very different from others, unlike Yin Tianchou. After Yin Tianchou rose to power, he only cared about whitewashing his image and handed everything over to others. But Flying Eagle is different; he has a deep affection for the gang."
"Moreover, although he is the only one in power, due to the government's crackdown, the criminal gangs on the surface have now become three separate groups. They are still entangled and conflicted with each other. The other two have joined forces to crack down on the Four Seas Gang, while the Flying Eagle is being closely watched by the government."
"He himself deliberately weakened the strength of some gangs, creating a three-way struggle for supremacy. Of course, he is still the strongest, and if he really wants to take action, he can wipe out the other two at any time."
"This has led to constant local conflicts. You have the opportunity to rise in rank. Once you reach a certain position, you will be able to get in touch with Flying Eagle. With your abilities, you will soon be appreciated by him."
Cheng Tiangang didn't say much more, except that he was appreciated by Flying Eagle and then had his secrets eavesdropped on, which was something Jiang Bai could guess without him saying it.
"When are we leaving?" Jiang Bai asked after thinking for a moment.
"The sooner the better!"
They then agreed on a time, saying they would depart three days later.
In the past three days, Jiang Bai has handled a lot of things, especially having Xiao Tian contact Yang Wudi's subordinates to expand his infrastructure projects.
He has a large sum of money that he can access at any time, and he also has a heavy task on his shoulders, so Jiang Bai has to worry more and try his best to make money. The construction of the empire has always been managed by Xiao Tian, mainly because a suitable candidate has not yet been found.
Xiao Tian's performance was quite satisfactory, and Jiang Bai was even considering releasing him. However, even if he released Xiao Tian, he wouldn't have anyone close to him, so he was still struggling with the decision.
Having dealt with everything, Jiang Bai prepared to leave Tiandu. Just then, the system's voice rang out: "Young man, it's been so long since we chatted. Have you missed this great system of yours?"
"Are you trying to scare me to death?"
Jiang Bai, who was boarding the plane, was startled by the voice and cursed inwardly.
"Swearing is bad, young man. What you're doing is wrong. System, I appeared here to give you a bright new mission. How could you treat me like this?"
The system's cheeky voice rang out at this moment, startling Jiang Bai.
"A mission? Wasn't a mission already issued?"
Jiang Bai was a little confused. The mission had already been issued. Wasn't it the mission for being the world's number one?
To become the richest person in the world, whether openly or secretly?
Jiang Bai remembered all of this.
Why are there new tasks now?
This isn't normal!
Is the system malfunctioning?
"Ding ding, system side quest: Instant Fame. Find the secrets of Flying Eagle and those forces plotting on Taiwan Island, then defeat them in one fell swoop! Reward for success: one piece of ultra-modern technology; deduct one skill from the lottery draw. Done!"
This should have sounded more authentic with its mechanical, cold voice.
In fact, every time the system issued a task in the past, it was with an extremely cold and emotionless mechanical voice.
But this time was different. It was his own human voice, spoken in a cheeky and irreverent way, especially those two "beep beep" sounds, which were so cheeky that Jiang Bai was speechless.
"What the hell are you doing! What's this side quest?" Jiang Bai asked helplessly.
"A side quest? A side quest is the one I gave you. I was in a good mood, and after taking care of some things recently, I'm free now. I saw you were lonely, so I gave you this quest. Aren't I great?"
"Will you be so moved that you cry your eyes out and want to thank me? Will you be so excited that you want to kneel down and call me 'Father'? Son, no need, Father doesn't care about that!"
The system's shameless voice resounded once again.
"Call me grandpa and get lost!" Jiang Bai responded angrily, then ignored it and let it babble on.
Before this system appeared, Jiang Bai was still wondering what it was doing and why it hadn't shown up yet. Well, it's only been a few days, and it's already popped up?
It was bad enough that it popped out, but it only made it more annoying. Jiang Bai really didn't want to waste words with it, so he simply ignored it.
Jiang Bai had initially hesitated about this matter when boarding the plane, but now that the system task had been released, he didn't even have a chance to hesitate anymore.
Chapter 558 "Cousin" Liu Mang
To be honest, Jiang Bai had some suspicions that the system had conspired with Cheng Tiangang and Yang Wudi, knowing that he was still hesitant, and created this side quest to leave him no chance to back down.
Now Jiang Bai has no way out but to bite the bullet and go for it.
After all, Jiang Bai didn't want to lose a skill he had obtained through a lottery. These skills were all incredibly valuable, whether it was "Heavenly Frost Fist" or "Super Recovery," each one was extremely precious.
If he loses one of them, Jiang Bai won't even have time to cry.
In contrast, Jiang Bai didn't care much about that kind of ultra-modern technology; he didn't care whether it existed or not.
It didn't have much of an impact on him.
Ignoring the system, Jiang Bai lay on the plane, dozing off with his eyes half-closed.
He was in economy class, while Liu Ruonan was in first class.
As Jiang Bai's liaison, Liu Ruonan naturally had to come with Jiang Bai and took the same flight. However, in order to avoid arousing suspicion, the two did not speak to each other when they met at the airport. Now they were sitting at opposite ends of the plane. To outsiders, the two were just two complete strangers.
After getting off the plane and leaving the airport, Jiang Bai walked out carrying a large bag.
In fact, he didn't want this broken thing at all, but just in case, he had to carry it with him. He even changed the appearance of the spatial ring, no longer the dazzling golden dragon head, but a very ordinary steel ring.
Fortunately, this thing can automatically change its appearance; otherwise, it would be quite troublesome for Jiang Bai to wear such an eye-catching object. However, he has many things inside, including the extremely powerful "Tiger Soul" divine sword, which makes it necessary for him to carry it with him at all times.
After all, the "Tiger Soul" divine blade inside is something that can save your life in critical moments.
As soon as Jiang Bai exited the airport, he spotted a young man in his late twenties dressed in a flamboyant manner, with short dyed blond hair, earrings, and ripped jeans, waving at him from afar: "Cousin, cousin, I'm here, I'm your cousin Liu Mang!"
Jiang Bai recognized this guy; this was the friend Cheng Tiangang had mentioned, a cousin who was from the same hometown as him and happened to be named Jiang Bai.
To be honest, Jiang Bai was stunned when he heard the news. He thought Cheng Tiangang was joking with him. How could there be such a coincidence in the world?
They even suspected that Liu Mang might also be one of Cheng Tiangang's men.
However, after some investigation, they quickly abandoned the idea, because Liu Mang was a genuine Taiwanese hoodlum.
He was born in Taiwan. His grandfather came from China many years ago during the civil war. He and the guy who impersonated Jiang Bai were distant relatives. In short, the hooligan's grandmother was Jiang Bai's great-aunt.
It's a relationship that's neither too close nor too distant.
And it was precisely for this reason that he had never met his distant cousin.
The photos and other documents sent from China were all tampered with by Cheng Tiangang, which allowed Jiang Bai to slip through the cracks and arrive here.
However, this Liu Mang really looks like a thug. His outfit is comparable to Xu Jie's, a genuine standard outfit for a small-time hoodlum. In particular, the ferocious black dragon tattooed on his body further identifies him.
Unfortunately, although his appearance and style are comparable to Xu Jie's, his skills are far inferior.
He was a complete hoodlum. If it weren't for his neighbor's older brother, who was doing well, bringing him into the Four Seas Gang, he would still be making a living on the streets.
"Hello, cousin, I'm Jiang Bai!" Jiang Bai extended his hand to shake hands with the other party, behaving in a rather proper manner.
According to the information, this Jiang Bai with the same name is a retired soldier with decent skills. He served in a non-military unit and spent two years at home feeling hopeless, so he wanted to come to Taiwan to make a living. He came here through his grandfather's and great-aunt's connections.
So Jiang Bai tried his best to act properly, but unfortunately he still didn't quite pull it off. Luckily, the other person had been retired for two years and had been messing around in society, picking up some local flavor. Otherwise, it would have been really hard for Jiang Bai to pretend to be that person.
"Alright, we're all family. My grandma is your dad's aunt, so we're not that far apart. My dad and your dad are real cousins, so there's no need for us to be so formal. As for your matter, your dad and grandpa told you about it on the phone!"
"Don't worry, once you come to Taiwan, just follow me! I guarantee you'll have plenty to eat, drink, and women!" the other man laughed, patting Jiang Bai's shoulder in a rather intimate manner.
It wasn't mainly because of this relationship, but because he knew through his grandmother's introduction that this "cousin" had served in the domestic special forces and was extremely capable in combat. He wouldn't have been sent back if he hadn't violated discipline.
He wanted to win over such a talented person as much as possible. He had already figured it out: with such a capable cousin, his day of making a name for himself would be just around the corner.
If he takes this cousin with him to do a few big things, who will dare to look down on him afterward?
Jiang Bai smiled slightly at these words and did not expose them.
The guy in front of me is actually struggling to make ends meet. He just drifts around aimlessly every day. Although he's a member of the Four Seas Gang, he's the worst one in the gang.
He couldn't fight, and he was too cowardly to fight. He was also a gambler and was utterly useless. He was dirt poor. If it weren't for a well-off neighbor who often took care of him, he would have been hacked to death countless times by now.
Such people can only brag in front of themselves; when they actually go out into the world, they might not be so cowardly.
Although he knew the truth in his heart, Jiang Bai still acted with trepidation, trying his best to put on a rather honest-looking smile and said, "Then I'll leave things to you in the future, cousin!"
"Okay, okay, no problem. But you need to change your accent. How can you have such an accent when you're in Taiwan? People will know you're from out of town and new here, and they won't give you a good look."
Jiang Bai smiled but remained silent. Did these things matter?
It's obviously not important; there are plenty of mainlanders in Taiwan, and they actually hold a dominant position.
Aren't the two gangs that are now fighting against Flying Eagle King Zhenxu from other provinces?
Their rise to power was certainly due to government pressure, the leniency of the Flying Eagles, and other factors, but the strength of their adversaries must also be acknowledged.
Aside from this aspect, in other aspects, people from other provinces completely suppress those from the province. There's actually nothing wrong with being from another province here.
However, it's best to keep this to yourself; you definitely can't say anything about it.
At this moment, Liu Mang enthusiastically pulled Jiang Bai along, saying with a smile, "I have two brothers waiting outside. They'll treat you to a welcome dinner tonight. Would you like to take a shower first? Or have dinner first? Or perhaps find a couple of girls to have some fun with? The girls on our island are top-notch!"
After saying this, he winked at Jiang Bai and gave him a knowing smile that any man would understand.
Chapter 559 Meeting the Eldest Brother
Jiang Bai knew Liu Mang's level and the kind of people he could find, so he politely declined.
Upon exiting the door, Jiang Bai met Liu Mang's two employees. After greeting them, he had a meal with Liu Mang and took a bath. As for finding girls, Jiang Bai declined.
It's not that he was truly a virtuous gentleman, like Liu Xiahui, who remained unmoved even with a woman in his lap.
I'm not interested in the "high-end consumption" that costs two or three hundred yuan on the roadside, for fear that the abalone might be poisonous, so I dare not touch it.
Liu Mang seemed somewhat disheartened by this, feeling that it was a waste for Jiang Bai not to go. He had raised a lot of money in advance, but what was the purpose of it?
Isn't it just to show off in front of Jiang Bai?
Let this cousin from the mainland broaden his horizons?
Unfortunately, Jiang Bai refused to accept the offer, so Liu Mang had no choice but to cancel the already arranged trip, much to the disappointment and dissatisfaction of his two brothers.
In the end, Liu Mang chose to take Jiang Bai for a massage and then have something to eat at the night market.
Liu Mang suggested drinking, and Jiang Bai didn't refuse. He didn't know until he drank that these people couldn't hold their liquor. After just two bottles of baijiu, Jiang Bai had them completely drunk and incoherent.
During the meal, Jiang Bai also inquired about the local situation and whether any unusual things had been discovered recently.
Liu Mang didn't hide anything from Jiang Bai, only telling him that things had been a bit off lately, as if the big boss was making some big moves. Anyway, a lot of people had come, all from outside the island. He had even accompanied his boss to pick up one of the groups before.
There was one particularly strange and eerie fellow among them, who still sends chills down his spine when he thinks about it now.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Bai's eyes darted around. The fact that illegal organizations from various countries had come was unusual in itself, but judging from this, there must be some special individuals hidden among them.
Could this be the key?
Flying Eagle King Zhenxu's purpose was not the crime that Cheng Tiangang mentioned at all.
Instead, they used the arrival of these people to conceal the extraordinary individuals mixed among them.
However, this was just a guess, and Jiang Bai wasn't sure.
In fact, before they came, Cheng Tiangang and Yang Wudi had similar suspicions. It was already somewhat abnormal for criminal organizations from various countries to gather on Taiwan Island. What could they possibly do here? Could they possibly overturn Flying Eagle's plans?
If that's the case, Flying Eagle would be crazy to call them all over.
If that's not the case, then there's only one explanation: they're just a smokescreen, covering for others.
After all, the Taiwan police and Cheng Tiangang had definite intelligence about the arrival of these people. As for the arrival of experts from the underworld, Yang Wudi had only heard rumors and did not have any specific information.
This was also Jiang Bai's main purpose in coming here: to find out how these people got here, what their purpose was, and what Flying Eagle and the others were planning.
Jiang Bai had originally considered other identities, and even before coming here, he had doubts about this small-time gangster undercover agent. How could someone with such an identity get close to Wang Zhenxu?
Should we just make it clear that we've arrived, using the pretense of helping others?
However, this idea was quickly abandoned. Not only was it rejected by Cheng Tiangang and his group, but Jiang Bai himself also rejected this unreliable proposal.
If Jiang Bai were to come openly, he would likely become the target of everyone's anger as soon as he entered. The Nangong family would be the first to not let him off the hook, and others would also become wary.
As for Flying Eagle, unless he's lost his mind, he would never let me know a single word.
Just when everyone thought they could finally go home, Liu Mang suddenly put his arm around Jiang Bai's neck and said, reeking of alcohol, "Jiang Bai, do you know why I'm so powerful in Daobei City? It's because I have a great older brother. I'll take you to see him right now!"
Jiang Bai was stunned for a moment. He was originally considering how to get Liu Mang to take him to meet his elder brother, Mantis, the leader of the Four Seas Gang, who was said to be very popular recently.
Unexpectedly, after having a few drinks, Liu Mang took the initiative to suggest it, which saved Jiang Bai a lot of trouble.
It's important to understand that Cheng Tiangang's choice of Liu Mang wasn't without reason. While it's true that he had a relative who was about to join him, named Jiang Bai or something similar, that was one factor, but it wasn't the main one.
If there are no relatives to rely on, you can make one up; if you don't want to be called Jiang Bai, you can change your name. This is not a big deal, and it's not difficult for Minister Cheng at all. It's just a matter of saying a few words.
The reason Cheng Tiangang chose Liu Mang was primarily because of his relationship with the praying mantis.
Mantis's real name is Li Tanglang. People got used to calling him that, so he got the seemingly ferocious nickname Mantis. He grew up in a single-parent family and just hung out around. He used to be in the Flying Eagle Gang and then joined the Four Seas Gang. Now he is the head of the Zhenhai Hall of the Four Seas Gang.
He was very close to Liu Mang, being Liu Mang's neighbor and older brother, seven or eight years older than Liu Mang. The two could be said to have grown up together. When they were young, Mantis often took Liu Mang around, and Liu Mang's mother often took care of Mantis. So, when Mantis grew up, he also took good care of Liu Mang, even treating him like a younger brother.
If it weren't for Liu Mang being such an incompetent guy, he would at least be a minor leader by now, instead of ending up in such a miserable state.
No matter how badly he fared, his relationship with the Mantis remained. Although the Mantis sometimes taught Liu Mang a lesson, he still cared about him quite a bit, which was the fundamental reason why Cheng Tiangang chose Liu Mang.
Liu Mang is just a front; the real key player is the praying mantis.
More importantly, the leader of the Sihai Gang, who was also Flying Eagle's agent, Luo Sihai, was shot dead by a mysterious person a month ago, leaving the Sihai Gang leaderless.
Mantis is one of the three most likely to succeed Luo Sihai and is highly regarded by Flying Eagle.
"Is it appropriate to go see my elder brother now?" Jiang Bai couldn't help but ask in a low voice.
He was a thousand times more willing to accept this suggestion, but if he acted too eagerly, he would inevitably give himself away.
Although Jiang Bai didn't think Liu Mang had the brains, it was always better to be careful sometimes.
Once discovered, Jiang Bai's life would be unharmed; he could fight his way out alone with just a knife, and no one could do anything to him.
If he actually did that, then his trip would have been for nothing.
Jiang Bai probably will never know what Flying Eagle and those people are plotting or planning in his lifetime.
"What's inappropriate about it! You don't understand my relationship with my older brother… You're my cousin, so you're his cousin too. Don't worry, Brother Mantis is a very loyal and caring person. Just come with me to see him!"
Liu Mang, slightly drunk, waved his hand and spoke with great bravado.
After saying that, he took out his phone, but then suddenly remembered something, looked at his watch, and chuckled: "No need to play anymore, let's just go find him. He must have finished playing cards and started eating by now."