Chapter 301

Chapter 301 Arena Match

 

Su Rui was sitting in Lin Aoxue’s office browsing online information when he suddenly received a call from Luo Feiliang.

“Why are you calling me at this time? Is there any progress on the matter from last time?”

“No.” Luo Feiliang’s tone was slightly dry as he said: “Mr. Su, I’m downstairs at Bikang Building. Do you have time for us to meet?”

“Oh? Good, come up directly.” Su Rui raised his eyebrows, surprised to learn that Luo Feiliang was already downstairs.

In the small reception room.

“Mr. Su, China’s annual underground world tournament is about to begin, this year it will be held in Ninghai,” Luo Feiliang said.

“I know, but what does that have to do with me?”

In Su Rui’s view, a mere tournament was completely beneath his notice. Although it claimed to be the largest competition in China’s underground world, it was just full of violent fighters, and the matches couldn’t even result in death on the spot, which was completely different from the fighting competitions in the foreign dark world.

“This year’s situation is somewhat special,” Luo Feiliang said. “Although China’s underground world tournament is held annually, every ten years there is a major competition. If a certain force wins the team championship in the decade tournament, they can enjoy many resources, and even have the ability to command all other forces once! If the summoned forces don’t obey the command, then the rest can unite to attack them.”

“There’s such a thing?” Although Su Rui knew about the tournament, he wasn’t very familiar with these deeper rules, especially that the champion of the decade tournament had the power to command all other forces, which he found quite novel.

“It sounds like the martial arts alliance leader from wuxia novels.” Su Rui knew without thinking that this kind of power would certainly intoxicate many faction leaders! Once you win the team championship, you become the boss of China’s underground world for the next ten years!

“Indeed, every decade, the competition becomes extremely fierce, and those people can even disregard life and death,” Luo Feiliang said. “Therefore, some gangs might even be completely wiped out during this period. The decade tournament often reshuffles these forces, and its importance to these gangs is self-evident.”

Su Rui easily guessed Luo Feiliang’s intention: “During this period, Ninghai will certainly be chaotic. You want me to help out?”

Having his intentions guessed by Su Rui, Luo Feiliang felt somewhat embarrassed: “That’s right. During this period, Ninghai’s order may be affected, and many unpredictable things might happen, so I wanted to ask for Mr. Su’s assistance. After all, with Mr. Su’s powerful abilities, if anything happens, the risk factor can be minimized.”

“I don’t have any problem with that. Actually, this is a good time for me to watch the excitement,” Su Rui didn’t refuse and readily agreed.

Since Su Rui had already accepted Li Yang, he was destined to lead the Qinglong Gang on the right path. He couldn’t allow some gangs to disrupt social order, as that would violate Su Rui’s basic principles.

Su Rui was born and raised in China, received the most orthodox education, and he couldn’t allow those dark, unsightly elements to continue existing in society. Therefore, his takeover of the Qinglong Gang meant that the gang would take a completely different path.

“Mr. Su, I thought you would refuse, but I didn’t expect…” Luo Feiliang expressed his true thoughts.

In his view, Su Rui didn’t need to help him with this favor. When making this request, Luo Feiliang was afraid Su Rui would refuse, but now it seemed that things were different from what he had imagined. Su Rui wasn’t that kind of person at all.

Luo Feiliang knew that Su Rui spoke casually, but the fact that he was willing to stand up at such a critical moment was truly touching. This young man possessed a kind-heartedness rarely seen in his peers. His demeanor reminded Luo Feiliang of his own passionate youth.

Everyone has been young once, but the hope is that as one grows older, that passion continues to flow within.

“Actually, I was going to refuse,” Su Rui said, causing Luo Feiliang’s expression to instantly freeze on his face… this was truly awkward.

“But, how could I when you’ve helped me so much?” Su Rui’s tone changed, and his smile instantly brightened again: “Being able to witness China’s underground world’s decade tournament should be quite interesting.”

“With Mr. Su’s words, I’m reassured. If some so-called experts show up at that time, I hope Mr. Su can help intimidate them.”

“No problem,” Su Rui smiled. “When exactly does it start?”

“Fifteen days from now, it officially begins. This time the host is the Qinglong Gang.”

“Fifteen days from now?” Su Rui smirked: “I wonder if Li Yang can handle it.”

Luo Feiliang looked at Su Rui with a complex expression: “In fact, Li Yang is very obedient in front of Mr. Su, but at certain times, he’s almost like a mad dog.”

Su Rui smiled thoughtfully: “That’s something I have yet to discover, but to have built up to his current position from nothing, he’s certainly not a simple-minded person.”

Speaking of this, Su Rui seemed to remember something, clapped his hands and said: “Oh right, I mentioned treating you all to dinner last time but never found the time. No better day than today, let’s do it tonight.”

“That’s not necessary, we have many things to do today…”

Luo Feiliang tried to decline, but was directly interrupted by Su Rui: “Come on, you’re already here, how could I let you leave? Bring your two brothers along too. After being busy for so many days, it’s good to relax tonight.”

Su Rui had always liked Luo Feiliang and his colleagues, and was willing to be friends with them. Although they were tasked with monitoring him, they had genuinely helped Su Rui a lot over these days. For both emotional and rational reasons, Su Rui should thank them.

Luo Feiliang hesitated for a moment but ultimately didn’t refuse. However, he knew that after this dinner with Su Rui, he would have to record all the details and report them—this was his superior’s requirement, which he couldn’t disobey.

Su Rui chose Li Yang’s Caesar Palace Hotel for dinner. This place was once the most decadent spot in Ninghai, but with the intensifying crackdown on extravagance in recent years, Caesar Palace was no longer as high-profile as before.

Of course, another reason for choosing this place was that Su Rui wouldn’t have to pay the bill, as Li Yang would certainly have arranged everything.

Su Rui also invited Li Yang to this dinner, who felt somewhat honored, as this was the first time Su Rui had invited him to eat together—a very good sign!

“Young Master Su, Brother Feiliang, Brother Qian Wanxing, Brother Shangguan Mo, your presence today is a great honor for me, Li Yang. Tonight, everyone please enjoy yourselves to the fullest. If Caesar Palace can’t satisfy everyone, I’ll close it down immediately. No more words, all feelings are in the wine, I’ll drink it all.” After saying this, Li Yang drained the red wine in his glass.

This guy was enthusiastic beyond measure, showing no qualities of a major boss at all.

As they ate and chatted, Qian Wanxing and Shangguan Mo were excited to dine with the legendary Su Rui, who was after all a super powerhouse capable of storming the Qin family estate with twelve armed helicopters—an idol among idols!

After several rounds of drinks and dishes, Su Rui got straight to the point: “Although tonight’s dinner is for building relationships, we can’t forget the most important matter.”

Hearing Su Rui speak like this, everyone put down their chopsticks, while Luo Feiliang seemed thoughtful.

“Li Yang, you’re the organizer of this tournament. Are you prepared?” Su Rui looked at Li Yang with a calm gaze.

Being looked at with such a gaze, Li Yang felt a bit uncomfortable meeting his eyes directly. Looking away, he said: “In response to Young Master Su, of course I’m prepared. As the host, it would be too embarrassing if I couldn’t secure first place in this decade tournament.”

“You’re that confident you can take first place?” Su Rui asked with interest.

“I have to push forward even if it’s difficult,” Li Yang clenched his fist as he said this. “To be honest, my Qinglong Gang has no shortage of skilled fighters. Although the gang has been transforming over the years and many former businesses have been abandoned, these were all my personal decisions. Many elders in the gang still want to maintain Qinglong Gang’s former glory.”

“But times are changing, and the days of fighting and killing are gone forever. Now, no one can conquer the world with just their fists. This is an era that requires brains. Pure gangs are completely unviable and will eventually die out thoroughly. If I don’t lead Qinglong Gang through a gradual transformation, sooner or later, we’ll be completely abandoned by this era. By that time, even if Qinglong Gang dominates China’s underground world, it would be useless, having already faded into a mere shadow.”

Luo Feiliang nodded in agreement. From this point alone, one could see that Li Yang was not a reckless person, otherwise he wouldn’t possess such a vision for development.

“How are the results of the transformation?”

“Since Qinglong Gang began its gradual transformation, our annual profits have almost doubled continuously. Everyone’s pockets have grown fuller, and we don’t need to engage in fighting and killing like before…”

At this point, Li Yang secretly glanced at Su Rui, because not long ago, he had personally led two hundred men intending to wreck Xue Ruyun’s bar.

Seeing that Su Rui had no reaction, he continued: “But without the fighting and killing, those gang elders feel like they’ve lost their sense of purpose. They don’t feel comfortable unless they create some trouble. These people have significant influence, so I can only appease their emotions.”

“In that case, when you publicly came to pledge allegiance to me last time, you must have faced a lot of resistance within the gang afterward?”

Su Rui put down his chopsticks and said softly.

Hearing this, Li Yang’s whole body trembled!