Chapter 84 Where to Go and Where to Come From

  This old man is quite right, he still has a great influence on the Tao, and he is also fair-minded. Wang Kai asked him to be the intermediary for this appointment, and others would not disobey. Moreover, in terms of seniority, he is also Wang Kai's elder.

  "Uncle Cai, you speak."

  "Everyone who comes out is thinking of gaining one or more of wealth, fame, status and power, whether it's you or Wu Bin, that's the purpose."

  "Uncle Cai is right." Wang Kai nodded.

  What the old man said was quite pertinent, although not a big truth, it's a practical word. Not to mention Wang Kai and Wu Bin, even if it were Wang Haodong, he would be willing to risk his life, to fight for money and status.

  "As long as there's money to be made, everyone can sit down and have a good talk in harmony. So-called 'face' is not important at all. There's a saying that goes: 'There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.' I've come to realize this, but when I was young, I didn't care about these things and only sought to save face and be competitive. Now thinking back, it's really laughable."

  Cai Shu sighed and said, "Let's not talk about that. This time's appointment, you've all made up your minds. If one side can't make it, then they lose. However, Wu Bin has special circumstances, so this time let's just consider it a draw."

  "Making a flat hand is okay, but Uncle Finance, I have many people under me who need to eat, and this startup business I invested tens of thousands in must be successful, otherwise we'll all go hungry, you should understand."

  "Haha, Ah Kai, why did you set your sights on the casino? Admittedly, the profit margin is not bad, but it's not a lucrative business either. Moreover, you're just skimming off the top without a proper high-end venue and gaming tables, so you can't make much money."

  "Besides, the opening is a shady business, not a legitimate industry. If things go wrong, you'll be shut down. Haven't you seen many big shots from the past wanting to whitewash their image now? You're not in too deep yet, it's best to pull out."

  Wang Kai paused for a moment and said: "Uncle Cai, you make sense, but I'm an unrefined person who doesn't understand how to run a company. All I can do is make a living in this industry."

  "Listen up, kiddo," said Old Moneybags, "if you're willing, I can show you the way."

  "Please instruct me, Uncle Cai."

  "Do you know what the so-called top 10 lucrative industries are in today's society?"

  "Uncle Cai seemed to know that Wang Kai didn't understand, so he explained: 'The so-called top ten industries with high profits refer to: energy, pharmaceuticals and medical care, primary and secondary education, funeral services, entertainment industry, beauty and plastic surgery, highways, cable television, real estate, and online gaming.'"

  "Energy has mineral resources, including coal mining, gold mining, diamond mining and other industries. All of these are high-priced industries. The richest man in Shanxi is a coal boss, with assets worth tens of billions. Just think about how profitable it is!"

  "Education, according to expert estimates, in the past decade, nationwide arbitrary charges have extorted 200 billion yuan from students. Funeral services, a bone ash box that costs only 20-30 yuan is sold for hundreds or even thousands of yuan, and good ones are even more expensive. Gravesites are marked up by an unknown multiple, even more expensive than buying a house, with a small plot of land costing tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of yuan."

  "In real estate, according to statistics, in just half a year's time, the investment in real estate has reached 8 trillion. You say this is a terrifying number?"

  Wang Kai hastily said: "Uncle Cai, what you said makes sense to me, but I couldn't summarize it myself. You're really impressive."

  Uncle Cai chuckled, "Nowadays prices are skyrocketing, I didn't save much money back then, now my whole family's food and drink have become a problem, of course, I need to understand current events more and think of ways to make money."

  "No need to say more, currently the city is developing rapidly, real estate is booming, I have intentions to get involved, planning to develop a small district in Nanqiao area, partnering with others, it's the right time to use people, if you're not reluctant, can join me to do business together, are you willing or not?"

  Facing Uncle Cai's invitation, Wang Kai did not answer immediately, but said: "Uncle Cai, thank you for your kindness and cultivation. Please give me some time to consider it, I'll call you back later."

  "I want your response regarding this battle within an hour. As for whether or not you'll work with me, that's not urgent, you can take your time to consider."

  At this point, Uncle Cai hung up the phone.

  Wang Kai put away his phone, not hurrying to leave, but instead sat down on the chair in the private room, lit a cigarette and took a drag, his eyes scanning Wang Haodong and Wang Dahai's faces for a long time without speaking.

  Wang Haodong and Wang Dahai also sat down, each smoking a cigarette, waiting for Wang Kai to speak.

  After smoking two cigarettes, Wang Kai finally spoke up: "Hao Dong, tell me, what should I choose?"

  "Kai Ge, I personally think we can follow what Uncle Cai said and call it a draw."

  "Yes, Brother Kai, this time the duel is cancelled, it's not our initiative, it's that bastard Wu Bin who took the initiative to find us. So we have the upper hand, even if people in the underworld know about it, they won't think we're afraid of him."

  "How can I be afraid of him? If I'm afraid, I wouldn't dare to confront him." Wang Kai smiled and poured himself a glass of water, drinking it in one gulp. He muttered to himself: "Uncle Cai's words make sense. When we come out to make a living, what we're after is mostly money. Fighting and killing are just intimidating tactics used at certain times, not something we want to do all the time."

  "Kai Ge, no matter what choice you make, I'll support you." Wang Da Hai spoke up first.

  Wang Hao Dong's opinion has been expressed, Wang Kai's choice is what it is, anyway, they are not violent perverts, no one likes to fight and kill, no one wants to bleed and get hurt, if it can be avoided, that would be a good thing.

  "Alright then, I'll call Uncle Cai later and cancel the appointment. However, I have one condition."

  Wang Kai didn't say anything about conditions, stood up and said: "Alright, let's go settle the bill. We won't fight today, you can all put your minds at ease. Let's just have a good time."

  "Where are you going?"

  "There are several bath centers in Yuanzhai, the girls inside are pretty good, you guys go there to relax, and also invite Lele and Haoqiang along."

  As soon as Wang Kai finished speaking, Wang Dahai showed excitement, it was clear that he wanted to find a girl to relax with. However, Wang Haodong couldn't go because of the things he had done inside, Xiao Yufen still didn't know about them and must be worried, so he had to return home and politely declined.

  "Alright, Haodong doesn't want to go, so he won't go. Dahaha, you take Haodong back and bring Lele and Haoqiang over." As he spoke, Wang Kai took out a stack of money from his bag, roughly around 10,000 yuan, and handed it to Wang Dahai.

  After settling the bill downstairs, Wang Kai said: "You guys go have fun first, I want to find a quiet place to think carefully about the direction of my future."

  "Oh, okay, contact me by phone if there's anything." Wang Dahai responded with a grunt and then left with Wang Haodong.

  On the way back to Linyuan Town, Wang Haodong and Wang Dahai chatted for a while. As for the cancellation of this appointment, Wang Dahai was relieved in his heart. After all, the opponent was Wu Bin's hired killer who had killed many people without blinking an eye. Even under Wang Haodong's training, his fighting ability had improved compared to before, but he didn't dare to confront the cruel mercenary head-on.

  Wang Haodong actually wanted to play with the mercenaries, but unfortunately, the appointment was cancelled, and there is no opportunity for the time being. After careful consideration of these days' experiences, it's also a relief. The days of fighting and killing, although exciting, are also adventurous, and you don't know when you'll be injured, maybe even losing your life. Without strong nerves and super psychological quality, who can withstand this torture?

  "Brother Dong, do you think Brother Kai will follow Uncle Cai?" Wang Da Hai asked Wang Hao Dong this question as they were approaching Lin Yuan Town.

  Wang Haodong knew that Wang Kai came out to do things, mainly to make money. People in the way can't avoid fighting and killing, but that's just a means of taking benefits. If possible, no one wants to make trouble.

  "From what I know about Wang Kai, he should be able to, but after understanding the operation of real estate, he will leave Cai Shu and start his own business."

  "How about you?"

  Wang Haodong smiled and said, "I don't know yet, maybe I'll follow in the past or maybe I'll go solo."

  Wang Dahai heard this and hastily said: "Don't go, Dong Ge, it's better for everyone to make money happily together, don't leave."

  "It's just possible, I'm not sure either, besides, Kai Ge doesn't necessarily have to follow Cai Shu around."

  Wang Haodong smiled and patted his shoulder. At this time, the car arrived at the rental place. Wang Haodong asked him to stop the car. Before getting off, he gave Wang Dahai a cigarette and said, "Have fun."

  "Brother Dong, you can relax too, and have fun with your wife."

  Wang Dahai laughed and joked with Wang Haodong for a few sentences before driving away.

  Wang Haodong got off the road and arrived at the door of his rented room, seeing that the gate was tightly locked, he couldn't help but frown. He had given his key to Xiao Yufen, and now he couldn't get in.

  Where did Yufen go?

  Just then, Wang Haodong saw Xiao Yufen walking from south to north, her face still with a thoughtful expression, and hastily called out: "Yufen."

  "Ah, Haodong..." Xiao Yufen raised her head and saw Wang Haodong, then ran over with excited big strides.

  Wang Haodong tightly hugged Xiao Yufen.

  "I just went to the police station and asked, Officer Chen told me you've already been released. Why didn't you come find me?" Xiao Yufen said with some resentment, sniffing her nose, "Have you been drinking?"

  "Wang Kai came looking for me, I just came out and was taken to the garden, sorry, Yufen..."

  "It's fine as long as it comes out, it's fine as long as it comes out." Xiao Yufen muttered to herself, then took out the key and opened the door.

  Wang Hao Dong went into the house with her, having been suffocating in the detention center all along, his longing for her like a surging tide, and now they were finally together, embracing tightly as soon as they entered the door.

  Xiao Yufen also tightly grasped Wang Haodong's shoulder, wanting to merge each other into their bodies.

  "Missed me?" Wang Haodong asked softly in her ear.

  "I've been thinking, really thinking, almost to the point of madness... As long as you're safe and sound, I'll be at peace."

  Xiao Yufen murmured, Wang Haodong felt her warmth and thoughts, hugging her shoulders, she gave him a fragrant kiss.

  After a most passionate encounter, both of them were exhausted, but they were also very satisfied, and lay in each other's arms on the bed talking.

  Bang bang bang.

  There was suddenly a knock at the door outside.

  "Who is it?" Xiao Yufen asked subconsciously upon hearing the knock on the door.

  "I'll go take a look."

  Wang Haodong jumped out of bed, put on his clothes, walked out of the courtyard and opened the door. Who would have thought that the visitors were Zhang Qian and Zhang Shufang?

  Wang Haodong was taken aback and hastily made way with his body, "How did you come? Come in quickly."

  Zhang Qian stood at the door without moving and asked with a sarcastic tone: "Is this your and Xiao Yufen's love nest?"

  Wang Haodong smiled wryly and said to Zhang Shufang: "Shufang, when are you guys moving?"

  Zhang Shufang walked up and said: "I've already moved in, the things are at Wang Xin's house. I heard from Wang Xin about your rental place, so I came to find you."

  "Oh, oh." I nodded repeatedly, "My house is also rented, about a hundred meters away from here. Come in and sit down first, and I'll take you there later."

  When Wang Haodong was speaking, Xiao Yufen walked out. Her clothes were neatly dressed and her hair was combed. There was a smile on her face. "Qianqian, Shufang, you've come. Come in and sit for a while."