Chapter 261 A Happy Collaboration (2/2)

Xiao Bing grinned, “There’s one thing Uncle Yu has left out.”

Yu Wenhua asked, “What is it?”

“Compared with Lord Long, I’m smarter and more discreet when doing things. I never do things I deem inappropriate. But Lord Long is arrogant and arbitrary. If he becomes the lord of the underground world of the three provinces in the north, you might not be able to manipulate him, no matter how much power you hold. You can’t imagine the things he will do. This is the third point, am I right?”

Then Xiao Bing looked at Yu Wenhua with a smile playing at the corner of his face. Though Xiao Bing’s eyes seemed mild, Yu Wenhua felt that this man could not be led by the nose anymore, because he had sniffed out the weak spot in him.

He deemed Xiao Bing a very terrifying and mentally mature. However, just as Xiao Bing had said, though Yu Wenhua seemingly could choose the one he favored, actually he didn’t get to choose.

In an instant, Xiao Bing became the dominating side.

Yu Wenhua said gravely, “Xiao Bing, you are one of those underground gangs while I’m a government official. In other words, I’m the sheriff and you are the thief. We are supposed to be enemies. I can arrest you for illegally organizing underground gangs now if I want to. You will be imprisoned for at least a few years. Do you believe that?”

“I do!” Though Xiao Bing sounded serious, he was actually not afraid. He knew that Yu Wenhua threatened him for the initiative, which was something Xiao Bing was willing to give. What was important to Xiao Bing was to see if he could gain some advantage in it.

Yu Wenhua seemed satisfied. Then he said, “Good. Then I’ll just be straight with you. I don’t want to see many people get killed for it. I will support one to destroy another. But I merely mentioned your advantages before. Compared with Lord Long, you also have disadvantages. Do you know that?”

Xiao Bing became vigilant. He didn’t mention it because he thought Yu Wenhua didn’t notice it. It seemed that Yu Wenhua was truly an experienced politician who was not easy to fool, “Of course I have my weaknesses. For instance, I’m outnumbered by Lord Long.”

“That’s right.” Yu Wenhua sounded more satisfied. “If it was one month or even one week ago, I would never have invited you to dinner. Because Lord Long’s advantages were overwhelming. Won’t it be easier for me if I supported Lord Long rather than you? I want it to be quick, so I can’t choose the losing side. However, several days ago, Jidong Province was in chaos and now you are in control of it, which gave you more chances of winning. But even so, to most people, you will still lose this war.”

“It’s because Lord Long has always been invincible. He never lost one battle. Besides, though I temporarily have Jidong Province, not every gang is willing to obey me. Moreover, during Lord Long’s travels, he made friends with several top masters, all of whom are now at his service. Hence, it’s reasonable for normal people to think that my failure is certain.”

Yu Wenhua smiled contentedly, “It feels great to talk to a smart person. I’ll give you an opportunity to convince me. Tell me why you think you will be the winner.”

Xiao Bing smiled confidently as if he’d won, “It’s I who succeeded in turning Lord Long against Zhuge Jiangnan. Two of Lord Long’s three sworn brothers were killed by me. Jidong Province belonged to Lord Long one week ago, and several days later, I made it mine without spilling blood. I only used the scheme of alienation. I spread the news that Lord Long killed his brother and his nephew. I just want you to know that I’m a smart man, as you have said. Not only will you find it a pleasure to talk to me, but you will also be surprised if you chose me.”

The two looked at each other and suddenly they both laughed. Then Xiao Bing continued, “After I’ve dealt with the Long family, I will immediately bring peace to the underground world of the three northern provinces while trying not to get too many people involved. Then I will eliminate drugs. I won’t allow drug-dealers to exist in my territory by cooperating with the government on that matter. Uncle Yu, if you need anything on that, I’ll do my best to serve you.”

Yu Wenhua fell silent for a while, seemingly wondering if Xiao Bing’s reasons were sufficient or not. But Xiao Bing’s eyes sparkled with confidence.

Finally, after quite a long silence, Yu Wenhua looked at Xiao Bing and said, “Tell me the time, the place and what I need to do.”

The two both smiled after they looked at each other in silence. After Xiao Bing said something to Yu Wenhua, they both stood up and held each other’s hands tightly. “May we have a happy cooperation.”

Then they sat down. Yu Wenhua pointed at the food on the table as he smiled, “Have a bite. Xiao Bing, the door of Harbin will always be open to you.”

“No no no… I should probably not come here too often.” There was a hint of wisdom in his smile, “It’s good for Uncle Liu.”

Finally, Yu Wenhua was completely satisfied with Xiao Bing.

The leaders of the government and the underground gangs will soon start their collaboration.