205: Chapter 205: Trouble for the Eagle, Brothers Turn Against Each Other 205: Chapter 205: Trouble for the Eagle, Brothers Turn Against Each Other A glint of cold light flashed in Zi Hongyu’s eyes, but it vanished in an instant.
He waved his hand, motioning for the two hostesses clinging to him to sit a bit further away, and his demeanor became serious.
He spoke in a low voice, “What do you mean by that?”
“No particular meaning, I’m just asking for your opinion.”
“It was Jiu Ye who promoted me back then.
Without Jiu Ye, there wouldn’t be a me today.
Naturally, I welcome Jiu Ye’s return.
I just don’t know if Jiu Ye wants to continue stirring up storms in Jianghu,
turning everything upside down, or if he has other intentions?”
Of course, Zi Hongyu’s words carried a probing sense.
Although he was very respectful towards Ning Fan verbally, he had long harbored different thoughts in his heart.
Power is the most poisonous poison in the world; once you touch it, you can’t let go.
Having been accustomed to being the boss, how could Zi Hongyu willingly let Ning Fan stand in front of him again, to be his boss?
He had done enough being subordinate to others and did not wish to do so anymore!
“I don’t mean anything by it, but I feel like you might not be as welcoming of Jiu Ye’s return as I had imagined.”
The Eagle’s face fell as he looked at Zi Hongyu, who used to be a colleague, and said coldly.
“Uh…”
Zi Hongyu’s face stiffened, a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, and then he burst into laughter, “Eagle, some jokes can be made, but some cannot be made!
“You and I both were promoted by Jiu Ye.
No matter what, Jiu Ye has graced us.
Where would I dare to be unwelcoming to Jiu Ye’s return?”
The Eagle smiled, put down his wine glass, and spoke indifferently, “Jiu Ye has been back for half a month now, but I haven’t seen any sincerity from you, have I?”
The Eagle’s words contained a deeper meaning.
After all, Jiu Ye had indeed returned, and Zi Hongyu was aware of his return.
However, unlike the Eagle, who showed enthusiasm, Zi Hongyu avoided him completely.
“Eagle, we were brothers who’ve been through life and death together.
Although we were promoted by Jiu Ye back then, promotion is just that, after all, didn’t we fight tooth and nail for this territory?
Now that someone has returned, do you no longer care about your own territory?”
Zi Hongyu changed his tone, his gaze shone with a sharp light as he stared at the Eagle.
“What do you mean by that?”
The Eagle looked at him with a cold and chilly tone.
“Heh, Eagle, oh Eagle, you are always so straightforward, and you haven’t changed a bit over the years.
“Don’t you understand what I’m saying?
The territory we brothers have fought for over the years, someone comes back, does nothing, moves his lips, and you think it’s a bit too easy, don’t you?”
Zi Hongyu’s meaning was clear; Jiu Ye might still be Jiu Ye, but he was no longer the Jiu Ye of the past.
What could his return change now?
As one who had become a powerful mogul, with people and money at his disposal, was he still willing to be subordinate to others?
“Oh?
The way I hear it, it sounds like you’re veering off track.
Have you found a new master?”
The Eagle looked at him with a somewhat hostile expression.
Originally, he had invited Zi Hongyu out tonight to understand his stance, given that everyone in the Fourth District had gone to show their support for Jiu Ye’s return, except for Zi Hongyu, who hadn’t shown any sign at all.
This lack of gesture irritated the loyal Eagle, so he deliberately asked him out to inquire about the situation.
Well, there it was; before the questioning even began, he had already made his position clear.
The gist was that he no longer wanted to live under the aura of Jiu Ye; it seemed that in his eyes, Jiu Ye was no longer Jiu Ye.
“Ah?
Haha, Yingzi, you’re really funny, I’ve got some things to do.
Let’s get in touch another time, I have to run some errands on my side, so keep drinking at your leisure.”
Zi Hongyu smiled, shook his head, stood up, and headed for the door.
The Eagle watched his figure leaving, without any intention of stopping him, but the glint of coldness in his eyes grew sharper.
The Eagle drained the alcohol on the table in one gulp, a trace of ruthless determination flashing across his eyes.
He knew for certain that Zi Hongyu must have had a change of heart.
If he was still as loyal to Boss Jiu as before, he would not have appeared and left in such a hurry, as if he was afraid The Eagle might ambush him.
However, as to how to deal with the situation, The Eagle was momentarily at a loss.
Shortly after Zi Hongyu left, The Eagle’s top strategist, Gu Leng, entered the private room.
“You’re here, come take a seat.
Help me analyze this.
Zi Hongyu’s intentions are becoming clear—isn’t he disobeying Boss Jiu’s orders?
What do we do about this?”
The Eagle placed great trust in Gu Leng and was naturally pleased to see him, quickly asking for his advice.
But with a slight smile on his lips, Gu Leng sat down and said, “Boss, times have changed.
Boss Jiu has retired, and we should respect his decision.
But now that he’s been targeted,
and wants to use our power and people to fight back, isn’t it obvious he is using us as his pawns?
Can you really swallow such an insult?”
Before The Eagle could share his thoughts, Gu Leng stood up and continued, “Zi Hongyu’s intent is obvious.
Let’s not do things halfway—let’s just capture Boss Jiu and send him to Dragon Gate in Su City as a favor.
This way, our position in Zhonghai City will be solidified even further.
Don’t you want to continue growing your power?”
“Smack!”
A slap resounded crisply!
Furious, The Eagle yelled, “Are you trying to make me a shameless traitor, devoid of loyalty and honor?”
Ning Fan had once saved The Eagle’s life; without him, The Eagle would have rotted in some unknown drain by now, so when Gu Leng proposed this plan, The Eagle rejected it without a second thought.
A flash of harshness appeared in Gu Leng’s eyes as he touched his cheek and hung his head, saying, “Boss, I’m only thinking of what’s best for you.”
“There’s no need to discuss this any further.
I don’t care about the rest, but I, The Eagle, will remain absolutely loyal to Boss Jiu.
Even if there’s a mountain of knives or a sea of fire ahead, I’ll be the first to go through it!”
Gu Leng sneered inwardly but put on a face of deep concern as he said, “You’re right, Boss.
I was just momentarily blinded by foolishness.
I admit my mistake!”
With things having escalated to this point, there was naturally no longer any need to continue drinking.
Impatiently, The Eagle waved his hand and said, “That’s enough, let’s go home!”
Gu Leng hurriedly and affectionately picked up The Eagle’s coat, eagerly saying, “Boss, let me take you home!”
After gesturing to the hostess not to follow any longer, Gu Leng smirked to himself and sent a text message.
Outside the Blue Rain Entertainment Club, Gu Leng, with utmost attentiveness, brought The Eagle’s car over and personally opened the door for him.
After The Eagle got into the car, he patted Gu Leng on the shoulder and spoke gravely, “Xiao Gu, one has to be decent in life.
If it weren’t for Boss Jiu, would I have my success today, and without me, would you have your status now?”
“Yes, yes, you’re right, Boss.
It’s all my fault for not knowing how to speak properly!”
Gu Leng slapped himself on the mouth but sneered inside, “If it weren’t for you, an idiot, I’d already be the boss of The Eagle Hall!”