Chapter 44

Su Xin's words were vague, leaving the people present somewhat at a loss.

What does it matter if you are young? What does it matter if you have strength? Does this have anything to do with you killing Hou Tong?

As for the contributions you have made to the gang, your contributions are indeed great, but precisely because of this, you cannot be let off lightly.

If in the future someone also acts like you, starting to act arrogantly and cause trouble right after making contributions, wouldn't the gang be in chaos?

Su Xin looked at Sha Feiying. His words were not meant for the others; as long as Sha Feiying understood, that was enough.

Everyone is smart, and Sha Feiying's gaze became more serious as he read the meaning behind Su Xin's words.

These three sentences actually conveyed one message: With me here, I can help you balance the three hall masters!

The situation in the Flying Eagle Gang is similar to that of the Green Bamboo Gang. Sha Feiying also has a son, but he is already old, while the three hall masters are in their prime.

If one day Sha Feiying dies, how can his son Sha Yuandong, who is not much better than Wei Feng of the Green Bamboo Gang, control the Flying Eagle Gang?

The precedent of the Green Bamboo Gang is right before our eyes; we must be cautious!

Now, among the three hall masters of the Flying Eagle Gang, even if Lin Fuhu, who is loyal, supports his son Sha Yuandong, will Dong Chengwu and Zhuang Li support him?

Dong Chengwu is not to be mentioned, and although Zhuang Li appears to be a kind old man, he was a notorious bandit in Xiangnan before joining the Flying Eagle Gang, known for his ruthless methods and numerous killings.

Others may not know, but Sha Feiying is very clear. Even though Zhuang Li has not personally acted for over ten years, he still secretly practices his famous double-edged Miao knife!

If these two join forces, can a simple-minded Lin Fuhu alone deal with them? Clearly not.

At this moment, what Sha Feiying needs is someone who has different interests but can balance them, and that person is Su Xin!

Su Xin is young, and even if he has the strength and ambition, he cannot suppress other major figures from usurping power. The old members of the Flying Eagle Gang would never submit to Su Xin.

Su Xin has strength, and as long as he is given room to grow, he can compete with Dong Chengwu and Zhuang Li.

Su Xin has made contributions to the gang and is loyal to the Flying Eagle Gang. Since he does not have the conditions to usurp power, he can only support the young master and compete with Dong Chengwu.

These three sentences, three meanings, Sha Feiying understood them all.

Keeping Su Xin can help him balance the other two hall masters, while severely punishing Su Xin would only make his subordinates dissatisfied and cause unrest in the gang.

Moreover, given the current hostile relationship between Su Xin and Dong Chengwu, even if they wanted to join forces in the future, it would be impossible.

As the leader, Sha Feiying can see much further than others, so he decided to keep Su Xin!

"Internal strife, violating gang rules. Such a big matter cannot be let go," Sha Feiying said slowly.

Dong Chengwu did not show any surprise. Su Xin's actions were so excessive that even if Lin Fuhu wanted to speak up for him, the leader would never tolerate it.

"So I have decided that all of Tiger Old Three's territories will be incorporated into the gang, and only ten of his subordinates will remain, with the rest being distributed to other major figures."

Everyone immediately widened their eyes.

Wasn't the one to be punished Su Xin? How did it become Tiger Old Three? Did the leader really agree to let him take the blame for Su Xin?

Dong Chengwu suddenly stood up: "Leader! The one who killed Hou Tong was Su Xin!"

Sha Feiying glanced at him and said, "Tiger Old Three is Su Xin's godfather and his leader. If he ordered Su Xin to kill Hou Tong, and Su Xin refused, wouldn't that be disloyal and unfilial? If so, why should he be punished? Wouldn't that make the brothers in the gang feel cold-hearted?"

In this battle against the Green Bamboo Gang, Su Xin alone captured Yongle Fang, a great achievement that should make him a major figure. Now that Hou Tong is dead, Su Xin will take his place.

Seeing Sha Feiying make this decision, Dong Chengwu, though filled with hatred, could only accept it.

Although nominally, in the Flying Eagle Gang, the leader cannot make major decisions alone and must consult with the hall masters and major figures,

in reality, as long as Sha Feiying is around, the Flying Eagle Gang is his one-man show.

This is the gang he built, and the authority Sha Feiying possesses is something even the three hall masters combined cannot match.

The other major figures felt a bit uncomfortable.

When they were Su Xin's age, they were still dreaming about the girls in the brothels, while Su Xin has already become one of the decision-makers in the Flying Eagle Gang.

Moreover, with the strength of Su Xin's subordinates, once he becomes a major figure, he will be the strongest among them.

Dong Chengwu left without a word, and the others followed suit.

"Godfather, let's go," Su Xin said softly to Tiger Old Three.

Looking up at Su Xin, who showed no joy, Tiger Old Three sighed, no longer having any thoughts of competing with Su Xin.

Now he also understood the thoughts of Secretary Li. Following a leader like Su Xin, the future is limitless.

But following an old man like himself, the future would only be about retirement.

After everyone left, Sha Feiying remained seated, rubbing his wrinkled forehead, unsure if his decision was right or wrong.

Su Xin has ambition, strength, and means, all of which Sha Feiying can see. This young man is definitely not an easy opponent, and even the cunning Tiger Old Three is completely under his control.

But Su Xin's three sentences pointed out his own importance, forcing Sha Feiying to keep him to balance Dong Chengwu and Zhuang Li.

If there were other options, Sha Feiying would never choose an ambitious person like Su Xin.

"Ah, I killed too many people back then," Sha Feiying rubbed his temples, sounding regretful.

When the Flying Eagle Gang was first established, there were over thirty major figures, many of whom were stronger and more talented than the three hall masters like Dong Chengwu.

But later, those uncontrollable people all died under Sha Feiying's knife.

"Father, is the meeting not over yet?" A young man pushed the door open, speaking impatiently.

This young man was only in his early twenties, with a resemblance to Sha Feiying in his youth. He was naturally Sha Feiying's only son, Sha Yuandong.

Sha Feiying had a son in his middle age and had high hopes for him, but unfortunately, he had spoiled him too much, leading to Sha Yuandong's arrogant and spoiled nature.

The last battle between the Green Bamboo Gang and the Flying Eagle Gang was caused by his jealousy over Wei Feng of the Green Bamboo Gang, which became a laughingstock in Changning Prefecture.

To start a gang war over a brothel girl was something unimaginable to other gang leaders.

"Yuandong, what do you need from me?"

Sha Yuandong said casually, "I saw a fine horse from the Eastern Jin in Changde Fang, a genuine curly mane lion mane, worth 100,000 taels of silver, no bargaining. I barely managed to snatch it from the Three Heroes' Association.

But I didn't have enough money, so I had someone guard it. Father, give me 100,000 taels, and I'll go buy the curly mane lion mane right away."

"Playing with things will ruin your will! You are already grown up. When I die, the Flying Eagle Gang will eventually be handed over to you. What will you rely on to manage the Flying Eagle Gang? Your curly mane lion mane?"

Sha Feiying's stern rebuke made Sha Yuandong's face turn pale.

Although he was frustrated by Sha Yuandong's lack of ambition, Sha Feiying could not bring himself to punish his son.

Seeing Sha Yuandong so frightened, Sha Feiying's tone immediately softened.

"Yuandong, your father is old and cannot protect you forever. Look at Wei Feng now. Do you want to end up like him, a puppet to your subordinates?"

Sha Yuandong said disdainfully, "I certainly won't be like that waste of space."

Sha Feiying coldly snorted, "Just talking won't do. I will find an opportunity to let you participate in gang affairs and familiarize yourself with the process. If you can achieve something, that would be best. Otherwise, what will you rely on to lead your subordinates?"

Sha Yuandong said matter-of-factly, "The Flying Eagle Gang was founded by our Sha family. With our family's prestige, who would dare to say no?"

Sha Feiying's face showed disappointment. His son was still too naive. If it were Su Xin, he would never say such a thing.

Even in an imperial dynasty, if the emperor is incompetent, he can be overthrown, let alone a small gang like the Flying Eagle Gang.

Thinking of Su Xin and looking at his son, Sha Feiying thought that if Sha Yuandong had even a fraction of Su Xin's cunning, he wouldn't have to worry so much.

"Alright, you can go now."

Sha Yuandong cautiously asked, "What about the 100,000 taels?"

Sha Feiying wearily waved his hand, "Go ask Zhuang Li."

Sha Yuandong's face lit up, and he immediately ran out.

Meanwhile, after returning to the Happy Forest, Su Xin immediately dismissed everyone.

The moment Sha Feiying announced him as a major figure, a system message sounded in Su Xin's mind.

"Congratulations, host, for completing the main mission 'Heroic Posture (Part 2)' with a completion rate of 50%. Reward: One draw from a specified category (2-star or above, 3-star or below). Would the host like to draw now?"

At that moment, Su Xin decisively chose no. Although entering the space would only cause a momentary daze, he did not want others to notice.

After returning to the Happy Forest, Su Xin immediately announced that he would enter seclusion and entered the system to prepare for the draw.

The last three intermediate draws had already caused Su Xin enough trouble. If he had such bad luck again, it would not be a matter of luck but the system deliberately trying to trick him.

PS: Thanks to reader Gao Shengnan for the tip.

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