"What, our boss is here, and you're getting impatient waiting? Do you need our boss to wait for you to feel balanced?" Upon hearing the complaint in Li Bin's tone, the thirty-year-old man who opened the car door for Black Tiger imdiately spoke harshly to Li Bin.
This man was Black Tiger's bodyguard, a cornerstone of the Black Tiger Gang, nad Cyan Dragon. His reputation was no less than Black Tiger's, even greater, because he often moved around outside, known for his ruthlessness. The rise of the Black Tiger Gang was greatly credited to him.
"No, no, how could I dare? Uncle Black Tiger coming is already an honor for our Qingmu Society. As a junior, it's my duty to wait for Uncle Black Tiger. What I said earlier was a slip of the tongue, I hope Uncle Black Tiger doesn't take offense." Hearing Cyan Dragon's displeased tone, Li Bin who realized his mistake quickly explained.
He knew the importance of Black Tiger to the Black Tiger Gang, or rather, to them; he understood that the prominence of the Qingmu Society in Ruili was entirely due to Black Tiger. Without Black Tiger, without the support of the Black Tiger Gang, the Qingmu Society wouldn't be so illustrious.
So he couldn't afford to be negligent with Black Tiger. He couldn't understand why he was tasked with receiving Black Tiger today. Given Black Tiger's importance, even if his father wasn't around, they should have sent so significant mbers from the gang to greet Black Tiger, and it shouldn't have fallen to him.
But Li Bin was unaware that this arrangent was deliberate by his father. His father was not around, but as his only son, the Qingmu Society would eventually be left to him. Exposing him more to Black Tiger now was laying the groundwork for his future. It was Li Yang's deep aspiration to see his son succeed.
However, Li Bin, a playboy who indulged in won and firearms but was unfamiliar with human relationships, couldn't comprehend his father's hard intentions.
"Cyan Dragon!" Black Tiger sternly reprimanded Cyan Dragon.
"Yes!" Cyan Dragon bowed his head, acknowledged, and didn't say anything more.
"You're Xiao Bin, right? Haven't seen you for years, you've grown up! I know your dad isn't here, but in fact, there was no need for you to co today. When your dad returns in a few days, we can discuss business. anwhile, I can take this ti to enjoy the beauty of Ruili!" Black Tiger turned around and said kindly to Li Bin.
"It's what I should do. My dad instructed to make sure Uncle Black Tiger is well entertained. These days, please rest at the city's Famous Pavilion, where I've already prepared a banquet to welco you! Uncle Black Tiger, please!" Li Bin, normally arrogant and notorious for his misdeeds, appeared as a ek lamb in front of Black Tiger, bowing and gesturing for him to go ahead.
"Xiao Bin, your father and I have been old friends for many years, and to , you're like my son, so you don't have to be so formal. Besides, your Uncle Black Tiger is a straightforward person." Black Tiger appreciated Li Bin's behavior in his heart but dismissed it verbally.
"That won't do, Uncle Black Tiger. You're an elder, how could I as a junior be rude!" Seeing Black Tiger's subtle approval, Li Bin dared not slacken and imdiately insisted.
"Haha, suit yourself. Let's go in!" He laughed lightly, then led the way, with Cyan Dragon beside him, followed respectfully by Li Bin, with his n trailing behind.
The entourage moved grandly towards the city's Famous Pavilion.
None of them noticed, in the darkness, a pair of cold eyes scanning Li Bin rcilessly, as if sentencing him to death.
In a spacious room, magnificently adorned, with dragons and phoenixes carved, luxurious chandeliers lit the room as bright as daylight. A large red hardwood round table with a floral centerpiece exuding a faint fragrance, pleasing to the senses.
Black Tiger had taken off his black suit jacket, now wearing a black shirt, his scarred face showing a gentle smile, not at all resembling a mafia boss, but more like a congenial businessman.
Cyan Dragon sat upright to Black Tiger's right, his body still, without a trace of a smile, resembling a block of elm wood.
Li Bin sat to Black Tiger's left, occasionally speaking with him. Black Tiger listened to him with a calm smile, occasionally responding.
"A-Dragon, don't be so tense! Smile, keeping a stern face all day will numb you easily." Watching Cyan Dragon sit straight without any expression, Black Tiger chuckled and said.
"You know I don't smile!" Cyan Dragon replied flatly, with no expression as he spoke.
"Knock knock..." The sound of knocking was heard, then the door, like those from the old Imperial Palace, opened, and a line of flashy girls shuffled in, dressed scantily, their underwear visible, stirring endless imaginations.
"Uncle Black Tiger, here's so appetizer I prepared for you, all top-quality, how do you like it?" Li Bin grinned at Black Tiger as he spoke.
"Have them leave," Black Tiger frowned, inwardly sighing at Li Bin's lack of taste.
"Leave?" Li Bin hesitated; wasn't this what people in their line of work usually enjoyed? And these girls, if not drop-dead gorgeous, were still quite charming. Black Tiger didn't want them, could he be feigning sophistication?
"Xiao Bin, although we're in this line of work, we need a touch of class. We're eating now, not entertaining. Having these ladies with us won't allow us to enjoy either properly. You understand?" Seeing Li Bin's doubt, Black Tiger explained.
"Understood, thank you, Uncle Black Tiger, for the lesson. Okay, you can leave now!" After hearing Black Tiger, Li Bin caught on a bit to the essence, inwardly admiring him—no wonder he carved out such a world alone; truly not an ordinary person.
Waitstaff, in red short-sleeved dresses, served dishes to several people. With each dish served, they waited until Black Tiger and the others had a bite before serving the next. This al lasted a full hour, with over a hundred dishes served, reaching an astonishing level of extravagance.
"Uncle Black Tiger, I've reserved a KTV room, shall we go and have so fun?" Understanding Black Tiger's taste, Li Bin no longer decided on his own but sought Black Tiger's opinion.
"Sure, also call for those girls from earlier!" Black Tiger smiled softly as he spoke.
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