Gao Wuming: From Dockworker to Physical Achievement

Qin Tianqi opened the paper package and saw a neat stack of papers.

He pulled out one of the cards, glanced at it, and his expression immediately changed.

That was actually a receipt for one hundred silver dollars.

Judging by the thickness of the paper package, it would have cost tens of thousands of dollars to achieve such thickness.

Zhang An, who was standing nearby, smiled when he saw Qin Tianqi open the paper package.

Tens of thousands of silver dollars is a huge sum of money.

Few people can resist its allure.

I imagine Brother Tianqi will be very satisfied with this gift.

He looked at Qin Tianqi's face, hoping to see a smile on her face.

Qin Tianqi smiled as expected. He put the receipts back in the paper bag and said, "So much money, you can't possibly come up with that. Who gave it to you?"

When Zhang Li saw Qin Tianqi's smile, he relaxed and knew that things were almost settled.

The silver dollar was given to him by an official from the Governor's Office, who instructed him to tell Qin Tianqi not to take any action against the opium den within three days.

The other party wore the official robes of the Governor-General's Office, was protected by police officers, and spent tens of thousands of silver dollars at a time, so his identity was absolutely genuine.

If the dock gang could establish a relationship with someone like this, it would be a great thing, as his status as the middleman would rise accordingly.

He opened his mouth as if to speak, but then swallowed the words back.

Such a great achievement is still somewhat understated when mentioned only to Brother Tianqi.

If he could speak to Master Yi, he could be given an important position immediately.

Thinking of this, Zhang An said, "He is a benefactor, but the specifics can only be discussed with Master Yi."

"A distinguished guest? Isn't that the White Opium Den?" Qin Tianqi asked with a smile.

"White Smoke Pavilion, no, the gang is going to take action against them, why would I have any contact with them?" Zhang An immediately shook his head.

Qin Tianqi looked at him for a while and saw that his attitude was not feigned.

I had some doubts in my mind.

He had assumed the opium den was giving him money and asking him to let it go.

However, he couldn't quite figure out the background of this important person.

"Can't even I tell you?" Qin Tianqi said.

"Brother Tianqi, they said we absolutely have to tell Master Yi," Zhang An said, forcing himself to speak.

He saw an opportunity to become a high-ranking member of the dock gang, and he didn't want to let it slip by.

Qin Tianqi frowned.

Chen Yi doesn't handle affairs; he manages all gang matters single-handedly, which makes him very authoritative within the gang.

Zhang An, however, insisted on seeing Chen Yi.

"Could he really be a distinguished guest, with important matters to discuss with Master Yi?" Qin Tianqi thought to himself.

After thinking it over, he decided to take Zhang An to see Chen Yi.

If it's really important, we can't delay.

"In that case, I'll take you to see Master Yi," he said, standing up.

"Thank you so much, Brother Tianqi." Zhang An said with a face full of joy.

He's about to make it big.

Warehouse area.

Chen Yi stood outside the training room, puzzled. Qin Tianqi had just told him that there was something important to discuss.

However, when he came out, he saw an unfamiliar henchman, with Qin Tianqi just standing next to him.

"What happened?" he asked.

"Master Yi, here's what happened," Qin Tianqi explained from the side.

He recounted Zhang An's story and then took out the paper package.

He had roughly counted the money on his way here, and it was indeed tens of thousands of silver dollars.

"The nobles are nothing more than princes and nobles."

Chen Yi wasn't interested in the so-called benefactor, but he was still somewhat interested in who had approached him.

He looked at Zhang An and said, "Tell me what it is. If it's good news, I'll give you credit."

"Thank you, Master Yi."

Zhang An became even more excited.

When he first saw Chen Yi, he was somewhat intimidated, after all, Master Yi was a legendary figure in the dock gang.

But when he thought about the opportunity he had fought for for the dock gang—an opportunity to connect with the Governor's Office—he realized it was something he had secured for them.

He felt a renewed sense of confidence.

In addition, Chen Yi said he would credit him for any good deeds.

This made him incredibly confident.

He said, "Master Yi, it's important people from the Governor's Mansion. They came to me and said..."

Zhang An told Zhang An without reservation that he should not take any action against the White Tobacco Shop within the next few days.

"As long as we don't take action for three days, the nobleman from the Governor's Mansion said it's a favor."

If you ask me, we shouldn't touch the opium den. Those dollars are nothing compared to getting in touch with the Governor's Mansion.

Having connections with the Governor-General's office, we might just be able to suddenly become officials ourselves.

"Of course, when the time comes, Master Yi will definitely be a high-ranking official, and we'll just be low-ranking officials."

Zhang An became more and more excited as he spoke, and even began to express his own opinions.

In his eyes, the dock gang's attack on the opium den was simply for the money inside.

But having power is much better than having money, and he hoped Chen Yi could see that so that the dock gang could grow bigger and stronger.

It's not just a ragtag gang.

Zhang An felt that he was a figure like Zhuge Liang, and that he had come up with a brilliant and ingenious plan.

However, when he looked at Chen Yi and Qin Tianqi's expressions...

But then I realized something was wrong.

Why was Chen Yi expressionless, while Qin Tianqi's face was ashen?

This doesn't seem right.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with the suggestions he made. Could it be that Brother Tianqi wrongly accused me of overstepping my bounds and reporting to higher authorities?

Zhang An's thoughts raced.

If that's the case, he can only argue his case based on reason. If the brothers in the dock gang don't have the ability to offer opinions, how can the dock gang make progress?

"It seems many people are unclear about my attitude towards the White Opium Den. Tianqi, go and call everyone over, whether they are supervising the construction, collecting protection money, or guarding the place."

Except for the people keeping watch at the White Opium Den, everyone else was called back.

Chen Yi said with a cold face.

Qin Tianqi took a deep breath and said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Yi, it's my fault for not asking clearly."

Chen Yi shook his head: "It's nothing. There are just some things I haven't explained to the brothers below. They'll understand once I tell them. Go and call them."

Qin Tianqi nodded and sent someone to deliver the message, gathering all the dock gang members and henchmen together.

Upon hearing Master Yi's order, the henchmen dared not delay and hurriedly ran towards the warehouse area.

Before long, the streets of the entire warehouse district were packed with people.

At a rough glance, there must be two or three thousand people.

After replacing the Green Gang, many more people came to join the gang.

As a result, the number of people in the dock gang continued to increase.

Furthermore, the standards for recruiting henchmen have been raised considerably, requiring them to be free of physical ailments and physically strong.

Now, a large crowd is gathered, all looking at Chen Yi with admiration.

Waiting for Master Yi to speak.

With a leap, Chen Yi landed on the roof of the warehouse, making himself visible to the thugs on the street.

Looking down at his henchmen below, Chen Yi said:

"Brothers, joining my dock gang is a sign of your trust in me, and I am very grateful. But there is one thing I need to make clear."

I, Chen Yi, am not a good person. I have a lot of lives on my hands, and I also run casinos and brothels.

But there is one thing that I absolutely cannot touch.

"White smoke, whether you smoke it or run a business selling it, once you get involved with it, you're no longer human."