Where is Tiger now?

Qin Luo asked in a deep voice; he had to get to the bottom of this.

"In the gym on the second floor."

Zhao Dayong replied.

Qin Luo said no more and immediately strode towards the main building of the entertainment center, with Black Rose following closely behind.

The second-floor gym was brightly lit, but unlike the noisy parking lot downstairs, it was quiet. There were only three people in the large space.

Xu Tianhu, shirtless and wearing only a pair of athletic shorts, was silently and relentlessly punching a huge sandbag!

His muscles were bulging, and he was drenched in sweat. Every punch he threw contained explosive power, slamming into the sandbag with a series of "bangs!"

A dull, resounding thud seemed to be venting some kind of emotion. A professional combat coach stood nearby, taking notes. Zhao Dayong also followed in and stood guard at the door.

Upon seeing Qin Luo enter, Xu Tianhu stopped what he was doing, picked up a towel to wipe his sweat, and waved to the coach and Zhao Dayong.

"You guys go out first."

The two left the gym as instructed, closing the door behind them.

Xu Tianhu walked to the rest area next door, picked up a simple tea set, and poured a cup of freshly brewed strong tea for Qin Luo and Black Rose respectively. His movements were steady, as if he were just performing a routine service.

"Brother Tiger, what exactly is going on?"

Qin Luo didn't touch the teacup, but looked directly at Xu Tianhu and asked directly.

"The entertainment complex was sold? You're taking people to northern Myanmar?"

Xu Tianhu picked up his teacup and drank it all in one gulp, as if he were drinking strong liquor instead of tea.

He put down his teacup, looked at Qin Luo with a calm yet resolute gaze, and readily admitted it.

Yes. I've made up my mind.

"Why?!"

Qin Luo couldn't understand.

"Why do you have to risk going to a place like that when everything's fine here? Do you know how chaotic it is there? There are so few of you going..."

There's nothing here worth staying for.

Xu Tianhu interrupted Qin Luo, his voice low but powerful.

"The entertainment center has been sold. The money will be divided among the brothers to help them settle down, and the rest will be used for travel expenses and start-up capital. I, Xu Tianhu, have nothing to lose and have no ties. I've wanted to go there for a long time!"

He suddenly raised his head, and his weathered eyes were now burning with a raging fire—a long-suppressed rage and an almost tragic determination!

"Alo! Do you know what I saw over there?!"

Xu Tianhu suddenly became agitated, his fists clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white.

"Those damned warlords, scum!"
They lured our fellow countrymen there and sold them like pigs! They imprisoned them in water dungeons, cut off their kidneys, broke their limbs, and forced them to beg and scam! So many families were ruined, and their remains were never found!

He became more and more agitated as he spoke, and suddenly slammed his fist on the equipment next to him, making a loud "bang"!
"I've fucking had enough! Rather than standing here and watching, I'd rather go over there and fight them! Killing one would be enough, killing two would be a bonus! I'm going to use this life to tell those bastards that we Chinese are not animals they can bully at will!"

Xu Tianhu's roar, full of passion and heroism, echoed in the empty gym, shaking Qin Luo's soul!
Qin Luo looked at the man in front of him, who resembled a tiger driven to the brink of despair and ready to devour its prey, and for a moment he was speechless.

He never imagined that Xu Tianhu's dangerous decision was backed by such a tragic reason!
"Brother Tiger, you..."

Qin Luo took a deep breath, trying to calm the shock in his heart.

"Could you explain in more detail? What exactly happened?"
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Xu Tianhu took a deep drag of his cigarette, letting the pungent smoke swirl in his lungs before slowly exhaling, as if trying to expel the heaviness in his chest as well.

He raised his bloodshot but unusually determined eyes, looked at Qin Luo, and spoke in a low and hoarse voice.

“Alo, I know you think I’m crazy. Why would I give up a perfectly good life and lead my brothers to die in that godforsaken place?”

He paused, his eyes revealing deep pain and anger.

"But I can't pretend I don't see it! Do you know how many of our compatriots have been tricked into going to northern Myanmar by sweet talk? In the Kokang special region alone, there are no fewer than 100,000 people!"

They thought it was a gold rush paradise, but what happened? It was hell!

Xu Tianhu clenched his fist again, his knuckles turning white from the force.

"How many people are forced to engage in telecom fraud, and if they fail to meet their targets, they are beaten and imprisoned in water dungeons! How many people are treated like livestock, with their organs being cut off and sold at clearly marked prices!"

So many families, sons and daughters gone and never returned, neither alive nor dead! I've seen the photos with my own eyes, heard the recordings… that tragedy, I dream about it every night when I close my eyes!

His voice trembled with emotion, carrying an almost choked sob of grief and indignation.

"Yes, I, Xu Tianhu, am not a good person. I have done a lot of bad things in the past, such as running casinos and lending money at exorbitant interest rates... But I know what I can and cannot do!"
I cannot stand by and watch this kind of business that leads to the extinction of one's descendants and harms one's fellow countrymen!

He stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray, looked up, and his eyes were like those of a soldier about to go to the battlefield, filled with a resolute determination.

I know the road ahead is fraught with danger, a life-or-death situation.

If we, a group of several dozen people, went there, we would probably all perish there in no time.

But... every life saved counts! Even if it's just one more compatriot saved, one more family spared from shattering, my life, Xu Tianhu's life, will be worth it!

Hearing Xu Tianhu's heartfelt, courageous, and responsible words, Qin Luo fell silent.

He recalled that deep down, he might have indeed held a degree of disdain and contempt for Xu Tianhu's shady businesses, such as casinos. He thought that people like them were ultimately not respectable.

But at this moment, Qin Luo was deeply moved by Xu Tianhu's righteous act of knowingly venturing into danger to save his fellow countrymen he didn't know.
This is a sense of responsibility that transcends personal interests, even life and death! It is infinitely more noble than those who appear glamorous on the surface but are actually scheming and despicable behind the scenes!
After a moment of silence, Qin Luo said nothing, but silently took out his phone, found a number, and dialed it.

The call was quickly connected, and Chen Yihan's capable voice came from the other end.

"boss?"

“Implication,” Qin Luo’s voice was calm and even, yet it carried an undeniable power.

“Transfer 10 billion from my personal account to Mr. Xu Tianhu’s account immediately.”

"Ten billion?! Boss, are you sure?"

Even Chen Yihan, who has seen many ups and downs, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise upon hearing this number.

"OK. Do as I say."

Qin Luo's tone was resolute.

"Okay, boss, I'll take care of it right away!"

After hanging up the phone, the entire gym fell into a deathly silence.

Xu Tianhu's eyes widened, his mouth slightly agape, completely unaware that the towel in his hand had fallen to the ground! Ten billion?!
He wondered if he'd misheard! He'd sold his entertainment complex, which he'd run for years, and with all his savings, he'd only scraped together a few hundred million—the limit of what he could even imagine! And Qin Luo, with a casual remark, had said ten billion?!
This is an astronomical mountain of gold!

Black Rose covered her red lips, her beautiful eyes filled with extreme shock, and her gaze towards Qin Luo became even more profound and unfathomable.

A few seconds later, Xu Tianhu's phone rang with a crisp text message notification tone.

His hands trembled as he picked up his phone, staring at the long, dizzying string of zeros on the screen, and the bank's notification that the money had been deposited. He was frozen in place, as if under a spell!

“Ah…Alo…this…this is too much…I…”

Xu Tianhu was so excited that he was incoherent; the immense shock made it almost impossible for him to think.

This money is enough to arm a well-equipped and well-trained force of a thousand people! It far exceeds his previous tragic vision of "saving one person at a time"!

Qin Luo walked up to him, patted his strong shoulder, his eyes sharp as a hawk's, his tone steady and powerful.

"Brother Tiger, if we're going to do this, let's not do small-scale operations. If we're going to do it, let's do something big!"

He stared into Xu Tianhu's eyes and asked, word by word.

"With this money, are you confident you can take over the entire northern Myanmar for me?"

"Take over...the entire northern Myanmar?!"

Xu Tianhu gasped, his heart pounding!

He had fantasized about this goal late at night while drinking and boasting with his younger brother, Xu Tianbao, but it was just a fantasy! Because everyone knew how difficult it was!
He swallowed hard and told the truth.

“Alo, to be honest, I did have that kind of dream when I was drinking with Tianbao... but that's too unrealistic!”

The situation in northern Myanmar is too complicated. There are numerous warlords, each ruling their own territory, as well as several deeply entrenched powerful families whose influence is intertwined and who have their own supporters.

With just my and Tianbao's limited manpower and resources, even with this money, to sweep them away and unify northern Myanmar... it's difficult! Extremely difficult! It's practically an impossible task!

"It's man-made."

Qin Luo's tone remained calm, yet it carried an air of confidence that he was in control of everything.

"This 10 billion is just the beginning. There will be many more places where you need money in the future: weapons, ammunition, medicine, logistical supplies... If you need anything, just contact Yihan directly, and I will have her give you her full support. Funding is not a problem."

"Funding...is not a problem..."

Xu Tianhu repeatedly pondered these six words, and an unprecedented surge of heat instantly swept through his body, dispelling the last trace of hesitation and gloom in his heart!

With such strong financial backing, what does he have to fear?! With logistics secured, he can focus on dealing with the enemy at the front!
Overwhelmed with excitement, even Xu Tianhu, a man of steel, couldn't help but feel his eyes well up with tears. He suddenly stood up straight, faced Qin Luo, and with all his might, clasped his hands in a salute. His voice trembled with excitement, yet it was filled with unprecedented fighting spirit and conviction.

"Brother Luo! No! Boss! I, Xu Tianhu, on behalf of my suffering compatriots, thank you!!"

He changed his form of address to show respect and loyalty.

"With your words and your strong support, if I, Xu Tianhu, still fail to make something of myself, I'll offer my head to you!"

His eyes burned with a fierce fire, as if he could already see the future of war and conquest.

"Rest assured! After my brother Tianbao and I conquer northern Myanmar, you will be the benefactor of all of us, the true King of Northern Myanmar!"

Qin Luo's huge investment and unwavering support acted like a shot in the arm, instantly elevating Xu Tianhu and his brothers' originally tragic "rescue operation" to a grand strategic level that could change the entire landscape of northern Myanmar!
……

Leaving the exhilarating atmosphere of the Supreme Entertainment City, Qin Luo drove his Koenigsegg and, following Black Rose's directions, arrived at her upscale apartment in the city center.

Black Rose's residence, like herself, was full of unique style.

The overall design features pure white as the main color, complemented by some metal and glass elements, giving it a modern yet sophisticated look. However, the vibrant colors and well-designed artworks in the details reveal the owner's passion and free spirit.

"Sit wherever you like, make yourself at home."

Black Rose kicked off her high heels, her bare white feet stepping onto the soft carpet. She stretched lazily, revealing her perfect body curves.

"There are drinks in the fridge, help yourself, don't be shy. I'm going to take a shower first, I'm all sweaty."

As she spoke, she gave Qin Luo a flirtatious wink, then picked up the change of clothes that had been prepared and placed on the sofa, swayed her hips, and walked into the ensuite bathroom of the master bedroom. Soon, the sound of running water could be heard from inside.

Qin Luo didn't touch the refrigerator, but instead strolled to the spacious balcony. The city lights were dazzling at night, neon signs flashed, and a cool breeze blew by.

He took out his phone, found the familiar number, and dialed it.

The phone rang a few times before being answered, and a sleepy, languid, and charming female voice came from the other end.

"Hello~ Qin Luo?"

Calling so late, do you miss me?

It was Su Yue.

"Well, I missed you."

Qin Luo's lips unconsciously curved into a gentle smile, and his voice softened considerably.

"Hmph, you're lying~ You really missed me so much that you didn't come to see me?"

Su Yue complained in a coquettish tone on the other end of the phone, then added with a hint of grievance.

"I got yelled at by that menopausal supervisor at work today, it made me so angry! I really want to confront him and tell him that I'm his boss!"

Qin Luo chuckled upon hearing this, able to picture Su Yue puffing out her cheeks and looking adorably angry.

He suppressed his smile and said.

"Okay, stop fooling around."

I need your help with something important.

"Important business? What is it?"

Su Yue's voice also became more serious.

"I need you to help me produce a medicine."

Qin Luo said directly.

"It's for treating injuries. It uses Angelica sinensis, dragon's blood, Panax notoginseng, frankincense, myrrh... These are the main ingredients. You can adjust the other ingredients as needed. The goal is to stop bleeding, promote tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain quickly and effectively."

Su Yue was a top student in the medical field and had also studied and practiced at her family's Suyao Group. She understood the general idea as soon as she heard about these few herbs.

"Is this for making a powerful external wound medicine? Like a wound healing medicine?"

"Correct."

Qin Luo affirmed. (End of Chapter)

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