Chapter 15

In the courtyard of Shunyifang's Lord Hu San, this time Su Xin didn't need to announce his arrival; the two gatekeepers directly let Su Xin and Huang Bingcheng in.

Being able to make such a big name in Kuaihuolin, even if Su Xin wasn't Lord Hu San's adopted son, he still deserved their respect.

Entering the living room, Hu San was seated in the main position as if he knew Su Xin was coming. Secretary Li stood behind Lord Hu San.

"Su Xin pays respects to my adoptive father." Su Xin hurriedly stepped forward and bowed.

Lord Hu San, holding a teacup, said with a smile, "Stand up. You've done well in Kuaihuolin recently. I didn't misjudge you when I first met you."

Su Xin flattered, "Adoptive father, you flatter me. I owe my success today to your reputation. If you weren't behind me, I couldn't have suppressed those merchants."

"That's enough, no need to be modest. Among the young generation of the Flying Eagle Gang, you are the most capable. The reform in Kuaihuolin has even earned the praise of the gang leader." Lord Hu San said.

"Adoptive father, do you know about the incident yesterday where my brother was killed by the Green Bamboo Gang?" Su Xin asked.

Lord Hu San replied, "Of course I know. It was just a misunderstanding. The head of the Green Bamboo Gang, Dai Chong, has already apologized and compensated with ten taels of silver. Let's just leave it at that."

Su Xin, suppressing his anger, said, "Adoptive father, the Green Bamboo Gang killed my brother. Can the Flying Eagle Gang just let it go? Is an apology worth a life?"

"What more do you want? You're still young. The struggle between gangs isn't that simple." Lord Hu San said earnestly.

Su Xin wanted to say more, but Lord Hu San directly said, "That's enough. Your Kuaihuolin is just starting to develop. Don't waste your energy on such trivial matters. I'm tired. Secretary Li, see Su Xin out."

Hearing Lord Hu San's words, Su Xin knew that getting the Flying Eagle Gang to seek justice was out of the question. He could only leave with Huang Bingcheng.

Secretary Li followed them with a smile, saying, "Young Master Su, don't take this to heart. Just give the brother a bit more burial money, and consider it over."

"Secretary Li, please don't call me that. Just use my name."

Su Xin didn't underestimate Secretary Li, who had followed Lord Hu San for decades.

Secretary Li shook his head, "No, that's not proper. You are Lord Hu San's adopted son, so I should call you Young Master."

Su Xin's expression changed, and he pulled Secretary Li to the corner of the door, giving a signal to Huang Bingcheng.

Huang Bingcheng, being quick-witted, immediately took out a thousand taels of silver and skillfully handed it to Secretary Li.

Secretary Li glanced at the silver note, immediately delighted, and discreetly put it in his sleeve.

"Cough, Young Master Su, you are too kind." Secretary Li said with a smile.

Su Xin clasped his hands, "Secretary Li, I'm not being polite. I genuinely want to ask you, why did the higher-ups not seek justice for the Green Bamboo Gang killing our people? Is it because my adoptive father doesn't want to lose his subordinates?"

Secretary Li looked around, seeing no one, and sighed, "Young Master Su, I won't hide it from you. This matter has little to do with Lord Hu San; it's a decision from above."

Su Xin raised an eyebrow. If it had little to do with Lord Hu San, it must still have some connection.

"The Green Bamboo Gang killing our people is like slapping us in the face. In the last battle at Changleyang, they lost. Why are we retreating and tolerating this time?"

Winning the battle but having to act like a loser was what Su Xin found puzzling.

Secretary Li shook his head and sighed, "Young Master Su, do you know why we fought the Green Bamboo Gang last time?"

"Wasn't it to compete for Changleyang?"

Secretary Li sneered, "Nonsense! That was just an excuse to fool the ordinary gang members. Changleyang is a worthless place except for Kuaihuolin. And Kuaihuolin only became prosperous after you took over. Before that, it could barely collect a few hundred taels a month, not enough to pay the rewards after the battle at Changleyang.

The real reason we fought the Green Bamboo Gang was because the young leader, Sha Yuandong, had a grudge against the young leader of the Green Bamboo Gang. He suffered a slight loss, so we had to retaliate.

When two gangs fight, it's not just the members who suffer, but also a lot of money. After a big battle, we have to give rewards to the members, compensation to the injured or dead, and bribe the government. The expenses are huge.

So the battle at Changleyang was meaningless, just a quarrel between two young masters.

We didn't want to escalate, and the Green Bamboo Gang didn't want to increase their losses, so they withdrew, giving us the Flying Eagle Gang a face.

Now, it's just a small member who died. The Green Bamboo Gang has already apologized, and we have our face. Why would the higher-ups spend a lot of money to attack the Green Bamboo Gang for a worthless cause?"

Secretary Li's words left Su Xin and Huang Bingcheng speechless. They never imagined that the gang war a month ago was due to a quarrel between two young masters.

Looking around, Secretary Li whispered, "Young Master Su, let me add one more thing. The higher-ups not sending people to seek justice is partly because of you.

Your Kuaihuolin makes nearly 100,000 taels a month, more than some major leaders. Many people are jealous and want to suppress you."

Su Xin said solemnly, "Hasn't my adoptive father stood up for me?"

This month, Su Xin gave Lord Hu San 30,000 taels out of 80,000 taels he earned.

Partly to show respect, and partly to prevent jealousy, so Lord Hu San could protect him.

In name, Su Xin, as a small leader, was under Lord Hu San's jurisdiction, and Lord Hu San was his adoptive father.

If someone above was jealous and wanted to suppress Su Xin, Lord Hu San, who received the silver, would naturally stand up for him.

Secretary Li didn't answer directly but asked, "Young Master Su, did you give Lord Hu San 30,000 taels last month?"

Su Xin nodded.

"Lord Hu San later found out that you earned 80,000 taels last month!"

After saying this, Secretary Li clasped his hands and left.

"Insatiable greed!" Su Xin understood Secretary Li's meaning, a cold light flashing in his eyes, and he left with Huang Bingcheng.

"Damn! What a bunch of scumbags! They can fight a war over two young masters, but when one of their own is killed by the Green Bamboo Gang, they don't even say a word!" Huang Bingcheng cursed, extremely indignant.

He had participated in the battle at Changleyang. Although his personality wouldn't have him rush into the fight, this incident made him feel a sense of loss.

The higher-ups of the Flying Eagle Gang didn't treat them like human beings!

Compared to Huang Bingcheng's anger, Su Xin was calm: "Look at it this way. Those in high positions only think of one thing: profit.

Clearly, what we want to do doesn't align with their interests, so they won't help, and might even suppress us. Relying on others is not as good as relying on yourself."

Su Xin had already understood this in his previous life. Never put your fate in someone else's hands.

If Lord Hu San doesn't care, and the higher-ups of the Flying Eagle Gang don't act, does Su Xin have to give up?

"Boss, are you thinking of..." Huang Bingcheng looked at Su Xin in shock.

Su Xin didn't speak, but a cold light flashed in his eyes.

Returning to the Kuaihuolin hall, his subordinates were eagerly waiting to see if anyone would come to seek justice.

But seeing only Su Xin and Huang Bingcheng return, their hearts sank.

Facing the crowd, Su Xin said calmly, "The higher-ups said the Green Bamboo Gang has already apologized, and the matter is settled. They won't send anyone to fight the Green Bamboo Gang again."

Su Xin's subordinates were immediately agitated. Even though they had guessed this news, they still felt a sense of injustice.

Ji Gang, a confidant of Lord Hu San, shook his head, a look of disdain on his face.

He knew the higher-ups of the Flying Eagle Gang well. After this incident, he knew they wouldn't send anyone to seek justice for Su Xin.

The hall was in chaos, but Su Xin knocked on the table, and everyone fell silent.

Although Su Xin had only been their leader for a little over a month, his clear rewards and punishments had earned their respect.

But seeing their brother killed by the enemy and only receiving an unseen apology and ten taels of silver, they felt a sense of loss.

Even though this incident wasn't directly related to Su Xin, they still harbored resentment.

A leader who can't protect his subordinates, how can they respect him?

Seeing this scene, Su Xin sighed.

This was probably what the higher-ups of the Flying Eagle Gang, or Lord Hu San, wanted to see.

To make him a leader with money but no loyalty from his subordinates, so he could be easily controlled?

Su Xin smiled coldly, knocked on the table, and said loudly, "It's fine that the higher-ups don't send anyone. They have their concerns, but I, Su Xin, won't let my brothers die in vain!

Tomorrow at this time, I will bring the heads of Zhang Hong and Dai Chong to honor our fallen brothers!"

The hall fell silent.