"We shouldn't waste our energy on internal conflicts, with gangs fighting each other for some trivial benefits."
"After a gang war, dozens of people are killed or injured, a large sum of money is lost, and ultimately, no problems are solved."
Marcus wasn't sure if he was genuinely convinced or just trying to agree with Lance. He nodded and said, "That's indeed the case. Many times, gang wars are meaningless, especially now."
"Alcohol is the most lucrative business, bar none."
"At this stage, the size of the territory doesn't significantly change the income for the gangs anymore."
"Unless it's large enough to have a neighborhood of at least tens of thousands of people, owning more or fewer streets doesn't make a difference."
Bars are inclusive, able to influence surrounding areas, and their operating strategies aren't strongly tied to geography.
