But in reality, for companies like them, even if their headquarters weren't in Feng Town, they could still set up factories elsewhere in Feng Town or conduct business directly.
That's why, when Li Chonglou first heard about it, he knew there was something hidden. However, Sun Zhong clearly didn't want to reveal it, so he didn't ask directly at the time.
Gao Baisong's words not only provided inspiration for the few of them but also made them realize that there were many issues that needed to be investigated.
However, the group then used the information they had gathered to discuss and explore various possibilities.
Li Chonglou sat quietly to the side, not speaking. Half an hour later, seeing that they couldn't come up with any new ideas, he made his final summary.
"Then that's how we'll handle this for now. Tomorrow, you two, Lao Gao, go inquire about the rare resources; Black Blade, the three of you can proceed with your plans, but remember to conceal your identities and don't get discovered. As for Xiao Hai, you'll stay with me for now."
Yue Hai quickly said, "Brother Li, why don't you let me investigate on my own? I can do it."
Although Yue Hai knew he lacked experience, he was also a strong-willed person. Li Chonglou always kept him by his side, ostensibly for him to learn, but Yue Hai didn't want to be like this every time.
It made him feel like he was holding the team back.
However, Li Chonglou still shook his head. "Don't be in a hurry. There will be plenty of places where your help is needed. Tomorrow, you'll stay with me, and we'll go into the Little Blade Gang."
Yue Hai's previously dim eyes suddenly lit up.
"Brother Li, are we going to infiltrate?"
Li Chonglou nodded slowly.
Yue Hai immediately smiled, "Alright, I'm familiar with this!"
The two of them had just broken through the Martial Arts Association. Although the experience was a bit rough for Yue Hai, it was still something he had been through, and he was confident.
Most importantly, this way he could actually help instead of being protected like an infant by Li Chonglou's side.
However, at this moment, someone else was displeased.
"Brother Li, can't you take me?"
Li Chonglou turned his head and saw that the person speaking was Sen Lang.
Yue Hai chuckled, "For something so dangerous, it's better to let those with abilities handle it. Otherwise, you might become Brother Li's burden."
"You call me a burden?"
Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, Black Blade, as the leader, quickly intervened, "Alright, everyone listen to Brother Li's arrangements. Brother Li must have his reasons for doing this."
Seeing Black Blade invoke Li Chonglou, Sen Lang grudgingly snorted and ignored Yue Hai.
Yue Hai, on the other hand, was beaming like a victor, looking smug.
Although the two were bickering, everyone could clearly sense they were joking and not truly angry.
Afterward, everyone returned to their respective rooms to rest.
The next morning, as soon as Li Chonglou finished washing up and opened his door, he found everyone standing outside.
"What are you doing?"
"Waiting for Brother Li to give the order to start the mission."
Li Chonglou rolled his eyes speechlessly. "Go on, go on. Next time, don't wait for my orders. Just go."
However, as soon as Li Chonglou finished speaking, everyone's expressions changed.
"Haha, I bet right, give me the money, give me the money."
Black Blade, with a bright smile, reached out to the others. Yue Hai and the Sen wolf brothers dejectedly took out a few banknotes from their pockets.
"How can you be a boss like this, fleecing your subordinates?"
Sen Bao looked the most dejected because he had bet the most when the stakes were set.
Li Chonglou, however, looked confused. Seeing Gao Baisong and the second brother snickering, Li Chonglou couldn't help but ask, "What's going on?"
Gao Baisong chuckled, "I just asked if you needed to inform the boss before carrying out the mission, and then Black Blade started taking bets. The three of them all bet yes."
Li Chonglou finally understood and then quietly looked at Black Blade.
The latter immediately shivered and quickly stuffed the money into his pocket.
"Brother Li, I'm leaving now!"
Black Blade turned and ran without looking back. Among everyone present, he had the most contact with Li Chonglou and naturally understood Li Chonglou's personality.
Li Chonglou reluctantly withdrew his gaze, but suddenly said, "You guys can't be like this. If your brains aren't sharp, how can you get work done? You should practice more with your boss in the future."
After saying that, Li Chonglou also turned and left.
Yue Hai and the three of them stood there stunned. Gao Baisong suddenly patted Sen Bao on the shoulder.
"Did you hear that? You should practice more with your boss in the future."
Sen Bao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he finally understood.
"Understood, I will!"
Sen Lang also nodded suddenly. Only Yue Hai remained confused.
Seeing this, Sen Lang taunted, "If you can't figure it out, don't force it."
Yue Hai rolled his eyes, "Hmph, what's so great about that? I'm going to do something big with Brother Li now."
"Oh right, Brother Li, wait for me. Only I can cooperate with you!"
Yue Hai, while glancing at Sen Lang, let out a strange cry and then hurried away.
"Damn it, one day I'm going to beat you up!"
Sen Lang said indignantly. Sen Bao, suppressing a smile, consoled him, "There will be opportunities in the future. Let's go."
Not long after Li Chonglou walked out of the hotel, Yue Hai followed.
The two were not in a hurry to take a car to the Little Blade Gang. Feng Town was not large, and even walking would not take much time. Li Chonglou wanted to use this time to learn more about the scenery and features of Feng Town.
Although it was only six in the morning and the sun had not fully risen, vendors were already setting up stalls on the streets, and residents were coming out to buy groceries.
Although there weren't many people, when Li Chonglou passed by them, the conversations he overheard were very harmonious and warm, indicating that at least the ordinary people here were living normally.
However, when they arrived outside the Little Blade Gang again, they found people in gray clothes wandering back and forth outside the wall.
There were specialized personnel responsible for patrols at night?
Li Chonglou was immediately puzzled. He knew that when they observed yesterday, there were no people in gray clothing active around.
And the identical gray clothes confirmed Li Chonglou's identification of the people he had encountered yesterday.
As expected, they were all members of the Little Blade Gang.
"Brother Li, how about we wait a bit longer? Maybe they'll leave when it gets light?"
Yue Hai, who was beside him, suggested. Li Chonglou nodded.
Outside the Little Blade Gang now, there were two men in gray clothes at intervals. It was almost impossible to sneak in without making a sound.
Moreover, they definitely hadn't seen these people during the day yesterday, so Li Chonglou had assumed they were only responsible for night patrols.
In that case, waiting a bit longer was fine.
However, what he didn't expect was that they waited for a full three hours.
The sun had risen as usual, but the men in gray still hadn't dispersed.