Wu Yufei, hiding in the car, witnessed the entire process.
Amidst her shock, her heart began to race.
"Killing one person in ten steps, leaving no trace for a thousand miles."
Wu Yufei wanted to dedicate this line to Chen Xiao, and from then on, her ideal knight-errant had a concrete image.
What was called "negotiation" was, in essence, a negotiation.
The reason Chen Xiao was willing to waste time negotiating with Lao He's people was also for the sake of Lao K's people.
Although Lao K's old fellows were not very strong, they were loyal and righteous, deserving of respect.
Chen Xiao was just a passerby in Hong Kong. He didn't want to leave a mess for these people after he left, making them isolated and difficult to deal with by other triads in Hong Kong.
If it were up to his own nature, there would be no need for negotiation; he would simply kill them all.
Brother Huoshui seemed to have realized this as well, showing Chen Xiao extraordinary awe and respect.
He vacated his villa for Chen Xiao to stay in, and Wu Yufei naturally followed.
That evening, Brother Huoshui hosted a grand banquet for Chen Xiao. The uncles chatted and laughed, drinking heartily and eating meat, enjoying themselves immensely. 138 Reading Network
During the feast, Chen Xiao inquired about Tu Junhou.
Tu Junhou indeed lived up to his reputation as Hong Kong's foremost master of sorcery. Almost everyone present had heard of him.
However, when Chen Xiao asked where to find Tu Junhou, they all found themselves at a loss.
"Master Tu is like a dragon, appearing but never showing his head; it's very difficult to find him."
"Tu Junhou only associates with top tycoons and powerful figures. Ordinary officials and nobles don't catch his eye, let alone us who are involved in the underworld."
"Forget finding him, we haven't even met him."
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As they spoke one after another, Chen Xiao understood that he couldn't rely on them to find Tu Junhou.
However, hearing them mention top tycoons and powerful figures reminded Chen Xiao of someone: He Xinyi.
Given the He family's wealth and reputation in Hong Kong, they were certainly among the top ranks. Through them, it should be possible to find Tu Junhou.
Moreover, he had saved Old Master He's life. He Xinyi would surely help with this favor!
With this thought, Chen Xiao made his plan. After the negotiation with He Yian the next day, he could go find He Xinyi.
After the banquet, Chen Xiao returned to the villa to rest.
The next day, the negotiation between Lao He and Lao K took place as scheduled at the Lianxiang Teahouse.
This teahouse was an old establishment in Hong Kong, with a history of over a hundred years.
Lao K was represented by their leader, Brother Huoshui, and Brother Hua, as one of the main parties involved, was naturally present.
In addition to these two, two senior uncles of high seniority accompanied them.
Of course, the most important person was Chen Xiao.
Without Chen Xiao, this negotiation would not have happened, so he had to attend.
Lao He's side, having lost a rising star, a "Double Flower Red Stick," also sent influential figures to the negotiation.
Their leader, Ah Le, led the team, accompanied by four hall masters, who were known in the underworld as Lao He's Four Heavenly Kings.
In Hong Kong, anyone who dared to call themselves the Four Heavenly Kings certainly had some prowess.
Besides the negotiating parties, over a dozen Hongmen大佬 (big brothers) were also present.
After all, Lao K and Lao He were both branches of the Hongmen. It was just that with the passage of time, people recognized their own syndicate more than the Hongmen banner behind them.
These Hongmen大佬 were highly respected and of extremely high seniority, older than Lao K's group.
These old fellows were formidable figures in their youth.
But now, they were left with only the title of "highly respected."
With no soldiers or subordinates, they relied solely on the fame and prestige accumulated in their youth to make a living.
Their status was akin to mascots, or they served as mouthpieces.
They had the right to speak, but they had to say what the younger generation wanted to hear.
Generally speaking, before a negotiation, everyone had a rough idea of the outcome.
At most, there would be minor details to clarify, such as compensation and apologies.
Finally, they would offer tea to each other, shake hands, and part on good terms, leading to a happy resolution.
This time was no exception. Huoshui and Ah Le had already reached a relatively unified and clear understanding of the negotiation's outcome.
"Hey, Ah Le, although our Lao K killed two of your men and injured many of your brothers this time, you were the ones who provoked us first... So, how about this: I'll offer five million for funeral expenses to support their wives and children, as an explanation to the deceased brothers, and another two million for medical expenses to be distributed to the injured brothers. A total of seven million, what do you say?"
Brother Huoshui said this with his back straight, full of confidence.
If it hadn't been for seeing it with his own eyes, no one would have believed that Lao K could defeat Lao He.
Although Brother Huoshui knew that this victory was entirely due to Chen Xiao, the formidable external reinforcement, a win was a win.
One only looked at the result, not the process.
Chen Xiao was stunned when he heard this. Lao K had won, so why were they still paying money to Lao He?
However, even so, Lao He's side was greatly displeased.
Leader Ah Le remained silent, but his brow furrowed.
One of the Four Heavenly Kings was glaring, his beard bristling.
"Huoshui, are you trying to dismiss beggars? Seven million isn't even enough for my last gambling session!"
Brother Huoshui smiled faintly and sneered, "Oh, so the lives of your Lao He's younger brothers are just your gambling stakes?"
"You scoundrel, what did you say?"
That person slammed the table, splashing tea everywhere.
Brother Hua also slammed the table and stood up, confronting the other party: "What? Do you want to fight? We Lao K are not afraid of you!"
With Chen Xiao present, Brother Hua naturally had no fear.
"If you want to fight, we'll fight! Our Lao He has three abundances: abundant people, abundant money, and abundant fire dogs! Do you think we're afraid of your Lao K?"
Another of the Four Heavenly Kings slammed the table and stood up.
Seeing the atmosphere becoming tense and explosive, Ah Le of Lao He finally spoke.
"Enough! We are here to negotiate peace, not to argue!"
As the leader, his words immediately silenced the two Heavenly Kings, who sat back down.
"Huoshui, I don't want your money, and I won't trouble your brothers. I only have one condition!"
Ah Le calmly extended a finger.
"What condition?"
Huoshui asked.
Ah Le did not look at Huoshui, but his gaze inadvertently fell on Chen Xiao.
He knew that Lao K's people were merely supporting characters today; this young man was the main player!
"Chen Xiao of Jiangbei, Boss Chen, I've heard your name for a long time. It's a pleasure to meet you today. You truly are a hero emerging from youth!"
As soon as Ah Le finished speaking, Huoshui and Brother Hua were shocked.
Even they didn't know that Chen Xiao was also known as Boss Chen of Jiangbei, yet Ah Le did!
As expected of Lao He's leader, he had eyes and ears everywhere!
Chen Xiao smiled slightly. He had never deliberately concealed his identity as a boss, so it was not a big deal that the other party knew.
"What condition, tell me."
Chen Xiao said.