Chapter 107: Master Hai Wants to Cooperate

The fact that the young master Hai could become an outer-house steward for the family behind him was proof enough of his excellence.

And the full support of the power standing behind him was further proof of his talents in every respect.

One must know that, in that position, though it had little to do with politics, it was nevertheless a crucial logistical role. Its importance was immense.

What was more, the cooperation of different factions was often completed through this very channel.

The young master Hai had an excellent grasp of people, of events, and of subtle clues. His mind was meticulous.

The assassination organization that had cooperated with the young master Hai in the attempt on Wang Xinrou’s life had been the one He Tian had protected her from, after which the assassins had come knocking at the door...

What? That person could not be certain it was He Tian?

What difference did that make?

He Tian had many experts at his side. Who could say whether they had already been in Tianhai at that time?

And because the assassins had been staying at the Huitong Grand Hotel, and because the Huitong Grand Hotel happened to be one of the young master Hai’s properties, He Tian had wanted to make contact with the young master Hai and learn more about the assassin organization.

All of this was not hard to infer.

The young master Hai had never exposed it before, only admiring He Tian’s driving skills. That had brought the young master Hai enormous benefit.

But today, the young master Hai had to make some changes.

“I'm afraid... this He Tian can also guess that I can analyze all of this. He's waiting for me to speak first,” the young master Hai murmured.

“Master, what should we do? The supply line has already been cut off three times, and the lower end is badly short of stock. Our losses are huge,” A Kun said softly.

“A Kun, business has to be done. But you know my attitude toward this business. It is the kind that, once discovered, leads to utter ruin. I do not even need others to pin me down; my own family would be the first to clean me out,” the young master Hai said, looking at him. “You cannot truly understand the risk I face.”

“I admit it can bring me tremendous profits. But now I no longer need it that badly. And at this moment, this is the best opportunity to eliminate every hidden danger,” he said in a low voice.

Drugs...

For someone of the young master Hai’s status, touching this stuff did indeed offer advantages beyond the reach of others. But from his position, he could also feel the immense danger it carried.

That danger was like a beast that could swallow the heavens, its jaws forever gaping, as though in the next instant it might engulf the young master Hai whole.

And before that beast, the young master Hai had no power to resist.

So he had long wanted to sever this line...

With the young master Hai’s influence, so long as he could cut this line, even if his past deeds were discovered, the damage would not be too severe. It would not shake the foundation beneath his feet.

Even the family’s reproach could be handled.

Of course, that was only on the premise that he had already made a fortune from it.

Since the money he wanted had already been earned, continuing to take risks was no longer worth it.

Legitimate business alone could also bring him a rolling tide of wealth.

“Master, on our side it’s easy enough. I’ll arrange it so that a few important people disappear. Then there will be no further connection to us. But the key is the overseas side,” A Kun said solemnly. “That side is unstable. It’s a ticking bomb at any time. If a large amount of evidence appears before certain people, it will be absolutely no good for you.”

“Indeed. That is why I wanted to change all this... We can take part in smuggling cars, machine tools, digital products, and so on. Even if those things are discovered, I can deal with it. But drugs are different...” the young master Hai said in a low voice. “We must cut this line off. Let others do what they want; it has nothing to do with us.”

“If that is the case, then the core members on the other side will all have to disappear,” a flash of killing intent appeared on A Kun’s face.

“I admit that in order to open this line, we paid a great price. The greatest price was that we got to know their higher-ups directly, instead of relying on those roundabout intermediaries,” the young master Hai said, spreading his hands. “But there was no other way at the time. That was the only option. And that is precisely the difficulty we now face... To accomplish this, our own strength is simply not enough.”

“A Kun, I know that whether it is your senior brother, Old Master Lin, or even you, all of you could complete this mission. But I do not want you to take the risk. We need to shift the danger onto someone else and sit back to reap the reward,” the young master Hai said sternly. “What do you think of handing this matter to He Tian?”

“He Tian? Master... if that is the case, then you will have to reveal a great deal of information. This He Tian... is he trustworthy?” A Kun asked softly. “I think we should observe him a little longer. He Tian is still too mysterious.”

“Your concerns are reasonable. But from what we know so far, your worries are unnecessary,” the young master Hai said with a faint smile.

“Master, why would someone like that be a bodyguard? And for the Wang sisters, no less? If we judge He Tian by his background, he might not even care about the entire Wang family’s assets,” A Kun said in a low voice. “That is what puzzles me the most.”

“This is the one thing I understand better than you,” the young master Hai said with a smile. “Women. Because of women, do you understand?”

“Women... You mean He Tian’s target is the Wang sisters?” A Kun asked.

“No, it should be the younger sister, Wang Xinrou. A woman can drive another woman mad... just as I felt when I heard that He Jiansheng had gone after the Dreamsoft Apparel Group and could no longer sit still. That, too, was because of a woman. So this motive is very easy to understand,” the young master Hai said smilingly. “In my view, none of the doubts remain. However, we still need to wait a little longer, partly to see what attitude the other side will take. And partly because I also want to see exactly how He Tian will deal with He Jiansheng.”

“Master, that He Jiansheng is truly arrogant... Look at the position he is in already! And yet he still dares to disrespect you,” A Kun said with indignation.

In A Kun’s eyes, he was nothing more than a fallen playboy. For such a person to be so reckless was simply courting death.

No wonder the underworld had long said He Jiansheng was a bit stupid. Looking at him now, he really was rather foolish.

“I do not mind letting He Tian know some of my information. In truth, He Tian is a man who rather likes money. That makes cooperation possible. And whatever connections He Tian has within the country, I believe they cannot compare with mine,” the young master Hai said with confidence and a smile. “I believe He Tian will see that.”

“And our cooperation would be a perfect union of the strong. I can provide him support within the country and help him complete his transformation,” he said with a broad smile. “As for his power overseas, that is precisely what we can make use of. Solving this problem is only the first step. If I am satisfied, I will cooperate with him on a much broader scale.”

“Master, if that is the case... why not help He Tian with the matter of He Jiansheng for now?” A Kun thought for a moment and said.

“Hahaha, no need... This is only my speculation. Nothing has even been established yet. As for how He Tian will deal with He Jiansheng, how he will counterattack, what effect it will have, and what the final result will be—that is the key to whether I ultimately make up my mind,” the young master Hai’s expression slowly turned serious. “Cut off the line below. From this moment on, we retreat completely and withdraw from this business.”

“Rest assured, Master. I will arrange it immediately,” A Kun nodded.

The young master Hai smiled faintly, gazing at the night scene outside the window. It seemed to him that countless opportunities were appearing before his eyes. So long as he grasped them well, he believed his power would grow even stronger.

No one knew the young master Hai’s true purpose. His ultimate goal was not merely to be an outer-house steward. He sought to wield enormous wealth so vast that none could ignore it, and to influence everything he could possibly influence...

He had always been striving toward that direction, and he believed that sooner or later, the day would come when he would achieve his desire.

—

Late at night, in the basement of Villa No. 3 in Longhai Garden.

The basement should really be considered an underground level.

Although there was no decoration or partitioning, and it looked rather empty, it was quite suitable as a secret stronghold.

Of course, some equipment and other facilities would need to be reinforced later.

“These are the dossiers we have gathered so far on the five officials who are closely connected to He Jiansheng. Among them are some of their crimes. As long as these things are handed over...” Lazy Cat said with a pleased smile. “Taking down these five will be no problem at all. The officials from the He family will no longer dare to help He Jiansheng on such matters, because they will be afraid, and because they are not clean themselves.”

After returning from the Binhai Villa District, He Tian immediately brought Lazy Cat to meet Ugly, Divine Wind, Rouse, and the others.

Did He Jiansheng really think victory was already in his grasp?

Then He Tian needed to tell him just how naive and ridiculous that idea was.

He Tian looked quietly through the dossiers.

He knew how capable these friends were, but even so, he was still deeply shocked by the materials before him...

This was evidence so complete that it left no room for rebuttal.

Not just those five.

If someone chose to make a bigger deal of it, it could even implicate many more people. That was entirely possible.

Of course, He Tian’s intention was merely to strip He Jiansheng of the government support he relied on.

There was no need to widen the scope.

But if the people who obtained these materials wanted to expand it... then that was another matter.

After all, He Tian could not control other people’s decisions.

“Very good. I am very satisfied,” He Tian said, putting the materials away with a smile.

“We handle things, and you still don’t trust us?” Lazy Cat laughed...