Mr. Zhao made his debut at the age of sixteen and established his name at the age of twenty. He has been in the world for more than forty years. He is the well-deserved leader of Mingzhu, a time-honored boss respected by all forces. Ever since the first grand birthday banquet was held at the age of fifty, Fourth Master Zhao's birthday banquet will become the busiest party on the road every year. Not only the local big brothers of Mingzhu, but also the famous bosses from the surrounding areas came to congratulate each other. It can be said that a hundred flowers bloomed, and the occasion was extraordinary.
Today is the 60th birthday of Mr. Zhao. Mr. Zhao, who is over 60 years old, has threatened to hold a grand birthday banquet and invite heroes from all over the world to participate. In order to entertain guests from all over the country, the old man spent a lot of money and spent a full 100 million to buy the entire Pearl No. 1, making sure that the guests returned home happily. The scale of the work is truly astonishing.
"The whole Pearl No. 1?" Xiao Zheng said sourly, as if he had knocked over the five-flavor bottle. "The old guy really has too much money to burn."
"Old Si Zhao is really not short of money." Black Bear lit a cigarette and said with a grin. "In recent years, he has made hundreds of millions every year from his legal business alone, not to mention those side businesses with extremely high profits? According to statistics, the old guy had a net worth of tens of billions in the past few years. However, most of the property cannot be seen in the light, and He never boasted about it in the newspapers. Otherwise, with his swaggering personality, he would have been in trouble everywhere."
Xiao Zheng flicked the ashes of his cigarette, glanced at Hei Xiong, who was dressed as a nouveau riche, and said jokingly: "You're not bad either. You wear famous brands and drive luxury cars. You've made a lot of money over the years, right?"
Black Bear scratched his head and giggled: "It's all because of Brother Ye's good leadership, otherwise I wouldn't be able to live in such a popular and popular life."
Xiao Zheng nodded with a smile and said: "If you have money, keep a low profile. The principle of shooting the first bird will never go out of style."
"Understood." Black Bear nodded heavily and followed Xiao Zhengyan's advice.
After Xiao Zheng agreed to Lin Xiaozhu's participation in Zhao Laosi's birthday party tonight, the three of them chose a drink shop with a relatively open area to drink. On the one hand, it is to reminisce about old times, and on the other hand, it is to wait for the big dinner in the evening. Unlike Lin Xiaozhu, who had longed for the famous Fourth Master Zhao, Xiao Zheng didn't have much interest. You know, as early as five years ago, Xiao Zheng was appreciated by Fourth Master Zhao for making a name for himself on the road. Xiao Zheng, who had no intention of doing this, did not seek refuge with anyone, but went abroad to make money.
But what puzzled Xiao Zheng was that Ye Shiguan, who was supposed to lead the team to defect to Fourth Master Zhao, did not choose the most powerful man in the Pearl. Instead, he switched to Lord Long, who had been suppressed by Fourth Master Zhao for more than ten years. For this reason, Mr. Zhao also publicly laughed at Ye Shiguan for being blind and ignorant!
But the facts have proved that Ye Shiguan not only did not plummet after following Master Long, but also rose up and became a big jewel on a par with Master Zhao. Especially when Mr. Long died unexpectedly two years ago, Ye Shiguan became the well-deserved leader, and his power surged, looming as a threat to Mr. Zhao's iron-clad empire.
Xiao Zheng didn't understand Ye Shiguan's choice at the beginning, but now, he probably knows Ye Shiguan's good intentions. And was shocked by Ye Shiguan's sophistication.
I'd rather make a chicken head than a phoenix tail!
This horoscope is enough to explain Ye Shiguan’s decision that day! It shows Ye Shiguan's ambition on a deeper level.
Just imagine, if Ye Shiguan had followed Fourth Master Zhao back then, no matter how capable he was, he would at most be a confidant and fierce general beside Fourth Master Zhao. How could he have a chance to establish his own business? Furthermore, there are so many powerful generals under the command of Mr. Zhao, how can those confidants of time-honored brands tolerate Ye Shiguan standing on their heads to shit and pee
It's different when you follow Mr. Long. Long Ye, who has been suppressed by Fourth Master Zhao for many years, lacks major generals around him, and he does not have a general who can charge into battle. In addition, Long Ye himself only debuted early and was lucky, so he had the opportunity to compete with the great tycoon Zhao Fourth Master. He is not a handsome man. . Once Ye Shiguan surrenders, will the elderly Lord Long not use all his resources to support his favorite general
This is why Ye Shiguan was able to change from Brother Ye back then to Boss Ye today in just five years, and was a faint threat to Mr. Zhao's iron-clad rule. After Master Long left, Ye Shiguan, who was promoted to the head of a faction, made rapid progress and became Mingzhu's most influential elder brother on the road after Fourth Master Zhao. Boss Ye, whom the younger generation admires and admires.
Even rebellious high school students like Lin Xiaozhu regard him as their idol. You can imagine how many earth-shattering things Ye Shiguan has done in Mingzhu in recent years.
"How did Mr. Long die?" Xiao Zheng asked casually after taking a sip of iced coffee.
Black Bear sighed: "That was two years ago. Mr. Long originally planned to discuss business with a group of Thai people, but halfway through the conversation, the group of Thais suddenly turned against him and had a dispute with Mr. Long. In the end, Mr. Long was outnumbered. He was shot at randomly by the opponent." After a pause, Black Bear gritted his teeth. "For this matter, Brother Ye personally went to Thailand and killed those treacherous bastards."
Xiao Zheng frowned slightly and said: "Master Long has always been stable, how could he fall out with those Thai people? Is there any hidden secret in it?"
Five years ago, Xiao Zheng and his group were spotted by Master Long and Fourth Master Zhao at the same time. He had close contact with the two giants, but eventually joined Lord Long under Ye Shiguan's planning and became the number one general under Lord Long. Xiao Zheng also had several dealings with Mr. Long because of this, and he knew that this person's ability to stand firm under the pressure of Mr. Zhao was not due to seniority or luck, but to the golden mean.
If Mr. Zhao is like a ferocious tiger, then Mr. Long is like a dormant wild boar. He has a gentle personality and does not take action easily. But its skin is rough and its flesh is thick, so it is not easy to damage its muscles and bones. Otherwise, Fourth Master Zhao, who has a large number of people, has tried to defeat him many times, but failed
"I don't know the details, but a brother escaped from that shootout. He said that the two sides were arguing over interests, and the other party became angry and suddenly killed." Black Bear said distressedly. "If Brother Ye hadn't sent me to discuss business in the north, I would have followed Mr. Long there. Mr. Long would not have been brutally murdered. Those bastards!"
It can be seen that Black Bear has always been aggrieved and resentful about Master Long's death.
Lin Xiaozhu said with relief: "This is none of your business, it's those Thai guys who are causing trouble."
Black Bear took a long drag on his cigarette, grinned and said, "Two years have passed. Brother Ye also avenged Master Long, and I have looked away."
Xiao Zheng patted Black Bear on the shoulder: "Master Long, it is a life worth living to have a little brother like you."
When Hei Xiong heard this, he smiled and said: "Brother Zheng, you are wrong. I am just a little thug next to Master Long. What he should really be thankful for is that he promoted Brother Ye to the position five years ago. Otherwise, how would we be as prosperous as we are today?"
Xiao Zheng smiled but did not respond. His eyes drifted towards the dimming window and said, "When will the birthday banquet be held?"
"Almost." Black Bear put out his cigarette and said to Lin Xiaozhu. "You will not only meet Zhao Laosi and Brother Ye later, but also many big brothers who are famous in various places."
"I'm so horny and thirsty!" Lin Xiaozhu said with excitement on his face.
"Girls, please be more reserved." Xiao Zheng rolled his eyes at Lin Xiaozhu, who had no ladylike image.
"Oh—" Lin Xiaozhu stuck out his tongue, showing his cuteness and innocence.
After paying the bill, the three of them took Black Bear's supercar to Pearl One. It was completely different from Xiao Zheng's first time taking a bus, and the treatment he received was also very different.
Although Lan Xin had already spent a lot of money for the reunion of the two, specially choosing a prime area on the third floor to dine, the cost of a meal was tens of thousands. But today, under the leadership of Black Bear, the three of them went straight to the open-air restaurant on the top floor of Pearl No. 1. Not only can you overlook the panoramic view of the river beach, but you can also enjoy the cool and refreshing river breeze, hold a glass of red wine and hug a beautiful woman, and your life will reach perfection.
Because of the appearance of Black Bear, the three of them were not hindered in any way throughout the whole process. Lin Xiaozhu was particularly excited to say hello to many big-brother-level figures from the Pearl. Looks familiar. The little girl almost fainted with happiness.
"Brother-in-law, did you see that? The handsome guy with long hair just now is the leader near our No. 1 Middle School, and he is known as Leopard Head." Lin Xiaozhu explained in a unclear manner.
"Leopard head?" Xiao Zheng asked curiously as he lit a cigarette and took a glass of red wine from the tray. "He doesn't have freckles on his face either. Why is he called a leopard head?"
"Because he strikes hard and fast, and he looks like a leopard in a fight, extremely ferocious." Lin Xiaozhu said solemnly.
Xiao Zheng shook his head and smiled bitterly, and asked: "Didn't his parents give him a name? Did he have to give his nickname to an animal?"
"Brother Zheng. Just scold him. Why did you bring me in?" Black Bear rubbed his nose, looking innocent.
"Hahaha-"
Xiao Zheng and Lin Xiaozhu laughed together, and the atmosphere was joyful and harmonious.
The three of them walked all the way to the open-air top floor of Pearl No. 1, and their eyes suddenly opened up, full of lights, wine, greenery, and splendor.
According to the design of the cruise ship, the top floor of the Pearl No. 1 must be smaller than the first and second floors. However, as the most luxurious banquet venue in the Pearl, although the usable area on the top floor is not as large as the downstairs, it is extremely grand. Not only can you have a panoramic view of the river beach The night view and its craftsmanship are also eye-opening.
When the three of them climbed up to the top floor, half of the guests at the banquet had arrived. The men were well-dressed and the women were graceful. It was like a grand dinner for the upper class, very intoxicating.
People don't feel bored when they are at such a banquet, and they never feel noisy. Because no matter how loud the noise is, it will be mostly covered up by the refreshing river breeze. What's more, there are many small, semi-arc-shaped balconies on both sides of the cruise ship. It can be used for small and medium-sized friends to chat privately. Firstly, it can be quiet, and secondly, it can avoid being approached by others. It has formed a very good private territory and cannot be invaded.
Xiao Zheng, who has lived a quiet life all year round, naturally doesn't like too lively venues. As soon as he entered the banquet, he chose a balcony to sit at the back, blowing in the river breeze and drinking red wine. It was so leisurely. comfortable.
But Lin Xiaozhu, who came to join in the fun for his own sake, didn't think so. As soon as she came in, she asked Hei Xiong to help her introduce the big brothers, and she enjoyed it very much. Thanks to Black Bear's reputation and his unilateral recognition of Lin Xiaozhu as his younger sister, otherwise the big brothers who rebelled against her would not let such a stunning lady go.
It was precisely because Xiao had an enlarged version of Lin Huayin for comparison, and because he had no interest in Lin Xiaozhu, a little girl who hadn't yet fully grown up, that he ignored the little girl's beauty. Otherwise, Lin Xiaozhu's beauty, regardless of whether she is placed in the lower or upper ranks, she is one of the best, standing out from the crowd.
With the live music team cheering for the audience, the sky was getting darker and the lanterns were starting to light up. Laser lights soared into the sky from Pearl No. 1, making the sky above Pearl No. 1 dazzlingly colorful. The guests at the scene also arrived, with nearly 300 people coming to cheer. It can be seen that Mr. Zhao’s status in Mingzhu is so high that no one can match it.
Lin Xiaozhu walked around the scene for a long time, and then came to Xiao Zheng with great interest. His eyes lit up and he said, "Brother-in-law, I am so prosperous now!"
"Why are you so developed?" Xiao Zheng asked with a smile.
"No matter who Xiaozhu takes, he has to take a photo first. I'm a little embarrassed." Black Bear lit a cigarette and said helplessly.
"How can I show off without taking a photo?" Lin Xiaozhu said matter-of-factly. "I said that I have met these big brothers. Who would believe me?"
Black Bear was speechless, but Xiao Zhengze said with a smile: "I've taken a photo, now it's time to be more honest, right?"
Lin Xiaozhu chuckled and said, "It's not over yet, I'll take a photo with Ye Shiguan and Fourth Master Zhao later!"
"Brother Ye, there's absolutely no problem taking a photo with you! But Fourth Master Zhao—" Black Bear paused and pursed his lips. "Xiao Zhu, you have to understand that he is our opponent and enemy. Are you sure you want to take a photo with him?"
"Is that so?" Lin Xiaozhu tilted his head and thought for a moment before asking. "Then how about I pretend I don't know you guys and take a photo with Fourth Master Zhao?"
The black bear rolled his eyes and scolded with a smile: "You are really an immature white-eyed wolf!"
Lin Xiaozhu chuckled and waved his hand: "Don't worry, since the old guy is your enemy, of course I won't take a photo with him. Besides, older people are not photogenic at all!"
"Be particular!" Black Bear laughed.
"Fourth Master is here!"
During the chat, a powerful voice boomed out, and it was as loud as a bell at the banquet where hundreds of people had gathered. It was powerful and thick. After hearing the news, the guests turned to the door and greeted them one by one with smiles on their faces.
"Brother-in-law! Let's go see what Fourth Master Zhao looks like!"
The little traitor just said that he couldn't take the photo, so he turned around and wanted to see the honor of Fourth Master Zhao. During the Anti-Japanese War, he was designated as a little puppet soldier with a steel helmet on his head.