Urban Super Soldier King
Chapter 362 - 362 362 Xiang Yu is Just a Pawn

362: Chapter 362 Xiang Yu is Just a Pawn 362: Chapter 362 Xiang Yu is Just a Pawn Only after he knew that Wang Ze and his group were safe did Xiang Yu finally relax.

Currently in a critical period, Xiang Yu had to be extremely cautious, as a small oversight could lead to the failure of all his plans.

There was nothing much happening the next day.

Liu Yuhang was pleased when he met Sun Bo, especially when Sun Bo suggested setting up a hygiene department in the hotel, with Liu Yuhang himself as the main person in charge.

This was essentially the company providing him with a platform, supplying him with equipment and everything else; all he had to contribute was his labor.

He knew all of this was arranged by Xiang Yu, and for that, he was very grateful to Xiang Yu.

With this platform, things would indeed be much better than their small clinic before.

But he still had doubts, wondering if Xiang Yu was providing him with such good conditions as a way to repay his kindness.

They had saved Xiang Yu, and Xiang Yu had changed his job for him.

If they were even now, and neither owed anything to the other, then Xiang Yu might not address his issues of rights and benefits.

Thinking about this, Liu Yuhang felt somewhat disappointed, after all, Xiang Yu had personally promised him.

But people all have their choices, even if Xiang Yu doesn’t help him, he wouldn’t blame Xiang Yu.

Xiang Yu had planned to take Zhong Qin shopping for clothes and to spend the day with her, but now Zhong Qin didn’t seek him out at all; she and Long Wu had become quite close, even sleeping in the same room.

The stark change in their attitudes was really too great for Xiang Yu to understand, as he didn’t understand their world and didn’t think too much about it.

In fact, what Zhong Qin and Long Wu discussed most when together was still Xiang Yu.

In Zhong Qin’s eyes, Xiang Yu was a responsible big brother, brave and fearless, a real man and the hero in her heart.

But in Long Wu’s eyes, Xiang Yu was a reckless, somewhat lecherous rogue.

Their views were entirely different, yet they enjoyed their conversations and would often burst into laughter together.

Xiang Yu, seeing that the two ladies didn’t need his company, had Xiao Xuan protect them, while he and Tie Zhuzi went downstairs to have a look around.

He mainly wanted to get to know the brothers below and see how they were living.

Another reason was to supervise and warn them not to cause trouble without reason.

He also told Jiang Chao to develop their industry as quickly as possible, to try to enable all the brothers to have employment, and not to just go around collecting protection money or extorting debts.

If they were short on funds, they should ask Sun Bo for money.

To the brothers below, Xiang Yu was a very strange big brother.

He wasn’t violent, nor did he ask for money from his subordinates; sometimes, he even allocated money downward, something unimaginable in the past.

In the past, they had to regularly pay up to their superiors, causing them much stress.

If they didn’t have the money, they would rob or extort.

Things were okay if they had goods to sell, but now their supplies were scarce.

Had it not been for Jiang Chao and others constantly opening stores and companies, they would have had no income.

Ever since they followed Xiang Yu, everything seemed to have a direction.

They didn’t have to threaten others daily for protection money.

However, there were still those who weren’t satisfied, feeling that such a life was too comfortable and not what they wanted.

They desired a life where they could do whatever they wanted: eat when they wished, drink when they desired, bully whoever they wanted to bully, beat up whoever they disliked on sight.

Such a life would match their identity, the life they envisioned.

As for those people, Xiang Yu’s first approach was to educate them, and if that failed, he would just find an excuse to kick them out of the organization.

Some of the other subordinates, hearing how bustling and thriving Xiang Yu’s group was, were also eager to join them.

Xiang Yu gave them dreams and passion.

But more people were part of other organizations, longing to join but unable to leave.

Such is this circle: easy to enter, but difficult to exit.

After making his rounds in a day, many brothers were excited and even admiring when they saw Xiang Yu.

Xiang Yu knew he had already succeeded halfway; even if Miao Honglei were to remove him as the big brother, his brothers would still follow him.

As evening approached, Xiang Yu received a call from Miao Honglei, asking him to come over.

Xiang Yu didn’t think much of it and then headed over with Tie Zhuzi.

This time, Miao Honglei acted out of character, warmly greeting Xiang Yu and then pouring him a glass of water.

“Are you going to hold a grudge against me for hitting you last time?” Miao Honglei asked with a pretentious drag of his cigarette.

Xiang Yu could tell from his expression that he was urging him not to bear a grudge.

This was clearly a case of slapping someone then giving them a date to soothe the pain—an example of typical management strategy.

Xiang Yu’s response was radiant with a smile, “How could I?

After all, I was also at fault.

Big Brother disciplined me in the name of fairness, how could I blame Big Brother?”

Miao Honglei observed Xiang Yu closely.

Seeing that Xiang Yu didn’t seem to be lying, he felt inwardly pleased with his own approach.

He had heard a lot about Xiang Yu recently, with several captains telling him that Xiang Yu had instructed his brothers not to collect protection money but to start companies instead.

They were a gang, weren’t they?

This whole business thing was nonsense.

But Miao Honglei didn’t care about that; as long as Xiang Yu could make money for him, he could do whatever he wanted.

Xiang Yu was not only his go-to general for charging into battle but also his financial god.

He needed to win him over well.

Seeing that Xiang Yu had no ulterior motives and was loyal to him, Miao Honglei finally felt at ease.

“Xiang Yu, keep up the good work.

I see a man who can achieve great things in you.

The organization is growing steadily, and I think Pan Wenjie is getting tired managing it all on his own…” Miao Honglei trailed off without finishing his sentence.

His implication was clear—if Xiang Yu worked hard, Pan Wenjie’s position could very well be his.

Xiang Yu was well aware of the other party’s scheming.

However, he still had to make the appropriate outward gestures.

Showing sheer delight on his face, he looked at Miao Honglei and assured, “Rest assured, Big Brother.

I will definitely do my best and not let you down.”

Miao Honglei knew Xiang Yu was a smart man, and some things didn’t need to be stated too explicitly.

Now that he saw Xiang Yu had understood his message, Miao Honglei nodded contentedly.

“Business has been tough lately.

Put in some extra effort for the organization—I won’t let you go unrewarded.”

“I understand,” Xiang Yu nodded, knowing Miao Honglei was hinting at him for money.

Xiang Yu could give him money now, but he would take it back double, even take Miao Honglei’s life along with it, eventually.

“You can go back now,” said Miao Honglei after finishing.

There was nothing more to say to Xiang Yu, and his presence was making Miao Honglei feel somewhat awkward.

Xiang Yu didn’t linger and stood up to say goodbye.

Just as Xiang Yu had left, Pan Wenjie emerged from behind.

“Big Brother, I’ve always felt that something is off about him, like he’s not quite one of us,” Pan Wenjie expressed his suspicion.

“Who cares whether he’s one of us or not?

As long as he can make money for us.

When trouble comes, we’ll have him charge in first.

If he dies, that solves everything,” Miao Honglei said with a contemptuous smile as he watched Xiang Yu’s retreating figure.

He had intended to properly cultivate Xiang Yu, but Xiang Yu’s recent behavior seemed almost defiant, giving Miao Honglei a sense of crisis…