Chapter 261 A Happy Collaboration (1/2)
As he had expected, everything Yu Wenhua said was true. This sparkling star in the political circle did have a wise mind that most people didn’t have. He could tell what people’s desires were only using some vague clues.
Xiao Bing couldn’t argue and he didn’t want to because it was smarter to be honest with a wise person.
Xiao Bing eased himself into the chair and smiled, “So Uncle Yu, may I know the reason for this invitation?”
Yu Wenhua looked at Xiao Bing earnestly, “To be honest, I’m considering who should I choose to help.”
Xiao Bing was surprised. He thought of all kinds of possibilities. He thought, most likely this man wanted to warn him not cause any trouble. But he had not expected that this political mogul would tell him in a serious tone that he was considering which one he should choose to help.
Xiao Bing had not expected that a Provincial Party Vice Secretary wanted to be involved in the underground world in this way. But he suddenly realized that Yu Wenhua might want to choose one to support?
Xiao Bing suddenly smiled. If that was the case, though Yu Wenhua might seem able to manipulate the underground world, actually he would not have such power.
Ever since Xiao Bing walked in, Yu Wenhua had been the dominating side because of his status. But now Xiao Bing believed that he finally had the initiative because he finally understood what Yu Wenhua planned to do.
Yu Wenhua’s eyes gleamed when he noticed the knowingly smile on Xiao Bing’s face. “Xiao Bing, you really are a clever man.”
“Thanks. Since it’s a conversation between two smart people, can you just tell me your plans, Uncle Yu? You are the magistrate of this province. We all live under your protection and we should offer you our help when you ask for it.”
Yu Wenhua nodded his head, “I’ll just make it very clear. I hate all of the underground gangs. If I was ten years younger, I would have rooted you out once and for all.”
Looking at Yu Wenhua, Xiao Bing said, “I believe that!”
Yu Wenhua smiled. “But I’m becoming an old man now. The older a man is, the more questions he will think about. He won’t do things according to what he likes or dislikes.”
Xiao Bing grinned, “So I should be lucky that you are over forty.”
“Yeah!” Yu Wenhua guffawed first, then he turned stern. “I once hated underground rascals like you. But where there is light there will also be darkness. You are the darkness of the city. I can eliminate you or even Lord Long, but the darkness will always find its way back into this world.”
Xiao Bing asked, “So what?”
“Hence, I want to choose one of you to offer my support. I don’t want the war between you and Lord Long to be a very long one. Many innocent people will die if the war won’t be over soon. You should know that even a small gang fight will involve many innocent people. That’s the last thing I ever want.”
Xiao Bing sighed, “Uncle Yu, you are a good official.”
“I’m just doing my duty. I can’t say if I am a good official or not, but I will try my best to protect the good people of this area. So I want this war to be over in a short time so that there will soon be a leader who can take control of the underground world of the three provinces in the north. By then, whether it’s you or Lord Long, there will be no commotion, which will make people feel safer.”
Yu Wenhua paused for a moment and continued as he looked at Xiao Bing, “The reason why I contacted you first is that you were a soldier. You became what you are now because you were pushed into it by the situation around you. Many times, you were forced to do things you didn’t want to do. A good soldier always remembers that he fights for the interest of the common people.”
“Besides, you and Yu Miao have become friends” From a personal perspective, it’s better to meet you first.”
Yu Wenhua said, “Hence, personally and publicly, this is my reason for meeting you. Of course, before I make my decision, I need to talk to you.”
Xiao Bing thought to himself, “Indeed this Yu Wenhua is a cunning old man. Since you won’t say it, I’ll say it for you.”