Chapter 780 - 756:
In the hall, several banquet tables were set grandly, the central one being exceedingly large, covered in golden satin and surrounded by twenty chairs, creating an impressive scene. After sixteen people entered, they all laughed and said, "Brother Zhi Xiao, we’re all brothers here, why make it so formal? A few home-style dishes and some drinks would suffice for us."
"Exactly!" the others nodded in agreement.
"Hehe, it’s my first time hosting you elder brothers, naturally, I need to make a good impression; otherwise, once word gets out, people will poke my backbone and say Feng Zhixiao of the Heavenly Reversal Gang can’t even afford a few decent dishes. Don’t you think?" Feng Zhixiao laughed heartily.
"Haha..." Everyone else also burst into laughter.
"Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats!" Feng Zhixiao performed the appropriate formalities, easing the minds of the guests, at least externally—this shouldn’t be a setup for an ambush, right? Nevertheless, while it’s best not to harbor malicious intentions, one must always stay guarded. Everyone respectfully took their seats, awaiting Feng Zhixiao’s next words.
Feng Zhixiao instructed his little brothers to serve the dishes, and soon, dozens of dishes were brought out from the kitchen, along with several bottles of top-grade Moutai wine. Feng Zhixiao opened a bottle and smiled, "Brothers, let’s fill up for the elder brothers!"
A few little brothers were specifically assigned to pour the wine, filling cups for the more than ten people present. The guests felt deeply moved by such treatment. This was the Heavenly Reversal Gang, who would have thought they would show such respect?
"Come, let’s drink, this first toast is to thank the elder brothers for your support of our Heavenly Reversal Gang!" Feng Zhixiao raised his glass with a smile.
"Hehe, Brother Zhi Xiao, don’t be so formal; it’s because the Mad Dragon Gang wasn’t liked by the people, so we welcome the return of the Heavenly Reversal Gang to take control!" Sixteen gang leaders laughed in response.
A few drinks later, everyone was slightly tipsy from drinking on an empty stomach. Among the sixteen gang leaders, some were already becoming muddled, laughing and saying, "Brother Zhi Xiao, what exactly did you call us here for? We’re all straightforward people; let’s not beat around the bush. If there’s anything you need help with, we’re totally on board!"
"Alright, given how straightforward you elder brothers are, I’ll speak plainly!" Feng Zhixiao set his glass down on the table, then continued, "The Mad Dragon Gang has been driven out of Jianghuai City, but they haven’t been completely eradicated. You elder brothers have been seizing territories and dominating venues in Jianghuai City undisturbed by me; what’s yours we don’t touch, what isn’t yours we’ve even handed over to you. However, there’s one thing I must make clear—in Jianghuai City, there can only be one gang calling the shots!"
The people were comfortable with the earlier part of his speech, but the last sentence from Feng Zhixiao left them stunned. Jianghuai City can only have one gang in charge! Wasn’t this a clear sign of bullying? Although the sixteen gang leaders didn’t voice their objections, their inner thoughts were clear. One of them laughed and said, "Well, shouldn’t we handle things case by case?"