Chapter 438 - Do Me a Favor, Give Me a Discount! (1/2)
Under Ye Bancheng’s management, the Ye Family had changed from a new company to a super financial group, ranking in the top 30 in its country, and the second in Hei Province, and even won over half of the city. It was said that half of the wealth of Jiang City belonged to the Ye Family.
Compared with the Ye Family, the Lu Family in Jinghai Province was even more powerful. However, the Lu industry covered many aspects, such as weaving, breeding, and real estate, and it was due to the efforts of several generations. Last year, the Ye group ranked 26th among the top 500 enterprises in Cathaysian State, while the Lu group ranked 17th. If Ye Bancheng had not passed away, with his amazing business talent, it was estimated that getting into the top 20 would be possible, or even overtaking the Lu group. Unfortunately, Ye Bancheng had passed away, but Yezi was still very young, and there were many opportunities to make the Ye Family prosperous and mightier in the future.
The Lu Family was not only rich in wealth, but also had high prestige in Jinghai Province, where the folk customs were tough. The Lu Family did not create any gangs or organizations, or even had any connection with the mafia on the surface. However, they knew all the people in the Underground World. There were a large number of minorities, including Tibetan, Hui, Tu, Salar and Mongolian besides the Han nationality in Jinghai Province. In addition, many kinds of religions were spread there, such as Buddhism and Christianity.
Because of this, Jinghai Province became the most complex province in Cathaysian State. The local folk were extremely fierce, even stronger than the people in the three northern provinces. Although the people in the three northern provinces were fierce deep down in their bones, they were gradually assimilated by the prosperous metropolis. The fierce spirit still existed, but it was not the same as before.
It was not the same case in Jinghai Province. There were lots of mountains and many people lived a nomadic existence, and all kinds of previous customs had been preserved. For example, they would hold wrestling competitions at some time of the year, and some young and energetic people would often prepare one year in advance, waiting for the wrestling competition when they could display their bravery in front of their relatives, friends or women. The local people liked to drink alcohol, so there was a kind of craziness and boldness in their bones, just like the local people in Inner Mongolia, Tibet and other places.
The Lu Family did not set up any organizations or gangs, and did not publicly announce that it was the leader of the local Underground World. However, their influence in the local area was still based on the influence of Master Hou in Hei province. As long as the Lu Family had a need, people of the local gangs, organizations and regions would immediately respond positively!
So some people said that the Lu Family was the heaven of Jinghai Province. In the past, Master Hou only dared to say that the night of Jiang City belonged to himself, and the day belonged to the country. The Lu Family dared to say that both day and night of Jinghai Province belonged to the Lu Family, because it had a relationship with the mafia on the surface, but it was not true, as the government could not find any problems with them!
Xiao Bing had known about the existence of the Lu family for a long time, and also knew that Lu Fan was the leader of the Lu family. After hearing Lu Fan’s self introduction, he immediately said with a smile, “It’s Mr. Lu. I’ve heard a lot about you. I did not expect that I would receive a call from Mr. Lu today. I’m flattered.”
Lu Fan said calmly, “Mr. Xiao Bing, I’ll come to the point. My son got into trouble in your territory and was taught a lesson by you. I think he deserves it. Children who don’t know the rules should be taught. Mr. Xiao Bing is the underground leader of the three northern provinces now. You are also a prestigious man in the whole country. Even I admire Mr. Xiao’s reputation. Why would such a powerful man like you pick a quarrel with an ignorant bastard. I hope Mr. Xiao Bing can do me a favor and let him go.”
Xiao Bing said with a smile, “It turns out that Mr. Lu called me for this matter?”
“Well, it’s a bit presumptuous.” Lu Fan was very patient in the face of Xiao Bing’s pressure. Their paths had not crossed before. Suddenly, Lu Fan made such a phone call. It must be due to this matter, or else what other matter could it be for?.
Xiao Bing said with a smile, “If Mr. Lu is calling me because of this matter, then it’s unnecessary. I’ll let your son go soon.”
Lu Fan breathed a sigh of relief, but he was not surprised. Although Xiao Bing was powerful in the three northern provinces, it was not necessary for him to embarrass the Lu family so openly for such a trivial matter. Anyway, the Lu family was also powerful.
Hearing Lu Fan’s sigh of relief, Xiao Bing went on to say, “But… Mr. Lu is a businessman. You don’t understand our rules. Our rules are that if you do something wrong, you must be punished. There is no exception for anyone.”
Lu Fan was stunned at first, and then he was completely furious. He lowered his voice and asked, “Mr. Xiao Bing, what do you want to do now?”
“Someone who offended me, scared my sister, and bullied me on my territory should not be let off… But Mr. Lu has always been a person I respect, so I decided to reduce the punishment by half. All of them will have only one of their legs broken, which is to save your face.”
Lu Fan was furious. There was obvious anger in his voice, but he did not plead for his son again. He said coldly, “Well, I will remember Mr. Xiao’s kindness this time. There will be rewards in the future. I will not disturb Mr. Xiao anymore. Goodbye!”
After Lu Fan hung up, Xiao Bing was sure that Lu Fan was a pesky and troublesome person. He was really calm. Though he knew that Xiao Bing was going to break his son’s leg, he did not put in a word of intercession. He seemed to be also a fierce and ambitious person.