A life of success begins with being a landlord.

Dao Zai Xiong sighed: "What if Prince Mei asks you to work for him in the future? What are you going to say?"

I shrugged and smiled. "I knew it. I'm with Xiong Ge. Why not just pass the buck to him?"

Times have changed, and now I dare to joke with Daozaixiong.

"Really?"

Dao Zai Xiong laughed and said, "I actually hope you'll work for Prince Mei from now on. That way, we'll have a chance to expand our business and make even more money."

I suddenly remembered a profound question: "Brother Xiong, you already have so much money, why are you still working so hard to earn more? Your current fortune is more than your grandson could ever spend, right?"

"Of course, the more money the better. Does anyone ever complain about having too much money?"

Dao Zaixiong was taken aback, then pondered and said, "Some things are like a prostitute going into the sea; once you start, you can't stop. The new generation surpasses the old; if I don't make money, I won't be able to keep the money I have in the future."

Holy crap, Dao Zai Xiong is a philosopher too.

That makes sense!

Joining the underworld is like walking a path of no return, just like the beautiful women at Jin Sangzi; there's no turning back.

While driving, Dao Zaixiong asked again, "Tell the truth, what would you do if Prince Mei asked you to work for him?"

"Being friends is fine, but being his lackey is not." I had already made up my mind.

"Brother, you're really stubborn." Dao Zai Xiong laughed heartily.

Actually, the same applies to me and Daozaixiong.

Dao Zixiong asked me many times before I reluctantly agreed to temporarily manage Jin Sangzi for three months.

Up to now, I don't consider myself to be Dao Zai Xiong's subordinate, but just his friend.

"Brother Xiong, when will Li Hanwen's two million be transferred?" I took the opportunity to urge Li Hanwen for the compensation payment.

"Damn, I'd forgotten if you hadn't asked." Dao Zai Xiong picked up his phone, put it on speakerphone, and called Yuan Guizhen right in front of me.

As soon as the call connected, Dao Zixiong said urgently, "Sister-in-law Yuan, transfer that two million right away, otherwise Wang Yaozu and Hu Xiaoli will still file a lawsuit on time. Once the evidence is submitted to the court, you will bear the consequences!"

Yuan Guizhen complained to Dao Zixiong: "Ah Xiong, you didn't help at all with this, leaving us in a very passive position..."

"I've helped you many times, but you were so ungrateful and betrayed me!"

Dao Zai Xiong got angry: "Transfer two million to my account first. That's what you promised the day before yesterday. Don't betray me again!"

Dao Zixiong then hung up the phone.

I clasped my hands in thanks and said, "Brother Xiong, thank you for your care."

Dao Zixiong chuckled, a lewd glint in his eyes: "Once you get the money and the house, your older sister, Hu Xiaoli, should be thanking me properly..."

That bastard, is he lusting after Sister Li's body?

No wonder, Sister Li is such a beauty, who wouldn't be tempted?

I was naturally annoyed, so I rolled my eyes and said, "Brother Xiong, I'll thank you later and drink with you until we drop."

"You're unhappy, aren't you? Afraid I'll sleep with Hu Xiaoli?"

Dao Zixiong was also perceptive and immediately noticed my thoughts, laughing, "Actually, I was just joking. If I wanted to sleep with Hu Xiaoli, I would have done it already. She's lived in Sanlichuan for over two years; I had my chance."

"Brother Xiong, stop talking nonsense, okay? That's my older sister."

"What 'older sister'? I've seen you two sleep together, and often at that. You're lucky, you stole Li Hanwen's woman, and you even get his money and house."

"Stop, stop, let's change the subject!" I interrupted Daozai Xiong directly.

Dao Zai Xiong shook his head, shut up, and drove.

……

At the Wanghailou Hotel, just as we entered our private room, Mei Hongju also walked in with two men.

Those two men were clearly debauched and dissolute; their steps were unsteady and their eyes were lifeless.

"Brother Hong!" Dao Zai Xiong stepped forward quickly, bowing and extending his hand.

Mei Hongju waved his hand, pushing Dao Zixiong aside, and looked at me coldly.

I looked at Mei Hongju and smiled faintly.

Judging from the two men he brought, neither of them were the type to fight, so I concluded that Mei Hongju meant no harm tonight.

"Wang Yaozu, right?"

Mei Hongju pointed at me and laughed, "You're so arrogant!"

"Brother Hong, who dares to be arrogant in front of you in Dongguan?" I clasped my hands in a fist and said, "I was drunk that day. If I offended you in any way, please forgive me, Brother Hong."

"I'm not blaming you, I just think you're kind of funny."

Mei Hongju laughed heartily: "Sit down, tonight I'll see how much you can drink."

I gestured for Daozai Xiong to sit down, and then I sat down myself, tentatively asking, "Brother Hong, is it just drinking tonight? Is there anything else going on?"

"A friend of mine doesn't believe anyone can drink four jin (2 catties) of liquor. He bet me 100,000 yuan."

Mei Hongju tossed me a cigarette and another to Dao Zixiong: "I'm not short of money. If you finish four jin of liquor tonight, 100,000 yuan is yours."

What?! This is amazing?

I was skeptical, but I chuckled and said, "Then I'll do my best to make Brother Hong proud."

Mei Hongju laughed loudly, pointing at me: "You shouldn't follow Dao Zixiong anymore. He's just a nobody, what can he do? Follow me, and I guarantee you'll have money and women!"

Dao Zai Xiong stood to the side, his smile looking more like a grimace!

Xiong Ge, who once dominated Sanlichuan, was nothing more than a pitiful nobody in Mei Hongju's eyes.

"Brother Hong, thank you for valuing me and being willing to include me."

I stood up, clasped my hands in a fist and palm salute, and said in a serious tone, "Brother Xiong saved my life. When I first came to Sanlichuan, he was the one who protected me. Otherwise, I would have been killed long ago. So, I can only follow Brother Xiong and do odd jobs for him. Money and women are enough for me."

Upon hearing this, Dao Zixiong was very satisfied, and his embarrassed expression greatly eased.

Mei Hongju curled his lip: "I want to help you get rich, but you're not willing, so forget it."

As they were talking, two more men entered the private room.

A man in his thirties, carrying a cloth bag.

A man in his forties with a bulbous nose.

Mei Hongju pointed to a man in his thirties and introduced him to me: "This is my friend Lao Zhang, call him Brother Zhang!"

"Hello, Brother Zhang!" I nodded in greeting.

Old Zhang looked at me and chuckled, "So it's you, able to drink four jin of baijiu?"

I hesitated for a moment: "I used to drink four catties of baijiu."

Old Zhang pointed to the bulbous nose he had brought: "What a coincidence, this friend of mine can also drink three or four jin of baijiu. Today, you two have a contest."

I smiled and nodded.

Mei Hongju waved his hand, and his henchmen brought up three cases of liquor, a total of twelve bottles.

They're all Moutai, 53 degrees.

The hotel staff also began serving the dishes.

The man with the rosacea opened a bottle of wine and poured a glass for everyone.

Old Zhang raised his glass and said, "Let's all have a drink first to prove that this liquor is safe. If anyone drinks it to death, it's just their bad luck."

Mei Hongju glared at him: "I brought Moutai, and you're saying there's a problem? Why don't you go get some more liquor?"

"Prince Mei, I was just joking." Old Zhang chuckled and downed a drink.

Everyone raised their glasses and drank.

This is my first time drinking Moutai, and I think it tastes good, with a slightly sweet flavor.

After three drinks, Mei Hongju winked at me and said, "Brothers, it's up to you now."