After leaving the clubhouse, Tony couldn't help but ask, "Boss, are we really leaving?"
Luke lit a cigarette and chuckled, "What's wrong, you're reluctant to go?"
"Isn't it? After all, it's a foundation we built with our own blood and sweat. It's a pity to just give it away."
"Idiot!"
Dio unceremoniously rebuked, "Young Master's ambitions have never been limited to just Bay City. Besides, Danny is one of us."
"You damn pervert, of course I know Danny is one of us. The problem is, can he keep them in line? Those guys in there are all ruthless. They might respect the boss, but that doesn't mean they'll listen to Danny."
As soon as he finished speaking, the expressions of the others also became serious. They had all grown up with the Young Master Gang and had deep emotional ties to it, so they were unwilling to see the gang they had poured their hearts into fall apart.
Wang Hu stepped forward, "How about…"
He made a gesture across his neck.
Everyone paused, then immediately understood. Dio nodded, "Ending it all is a good idea."
They had long been fed up with the people inside. Ever since the boss left, those guys' intentions had changed. Not only did they disregard the rules, but they even started to privately seize territories. They couldn't stand it and taught them a lesson a few times, which eased the situation for a while, but it wasn't long before it became even worse.
Several core gang members even secretly formed an alliance, intending to break away from the gang and establish their own factions.
Dio sent the message to Luke, who simply replied with two words: "Watch them."
So, they retracted their claws and stopped interfering with gang affairs, observing from the sidelines as their once loyal brothers, tempted by profit, degenerated day by day, decayed day by day, and transformed into enemies day by day.
This period of experience filled them with endless lament, while also giving them a deeper understanding of human nature.
Indeed, the human heart cannot withstand temptation.
"Boss, what do you think? Should we…"
Luke laughed heartily, "We are no longer part of the Young Master Gang. We won't interfere with gang matters. As for Danny, the path has been laid out for him. Whether he can walk it depends on his own ability."
"I believe he'll be fine."
"Let's go. Tonight, us brothers will have a good get-together. No one leaves until the wine is finished."
…Sitting in the main seat, looking at the core gang members with their varied expressions on both sides, Danny savored the taste of power while also feeling the immense pressure coming from all directions.
He was also a member of the gang, having grown up with Luke, and had watched the Young Master Gang grow stronger little by little, so his feelings for it were no less than anyone else's.
The Young Master Gang was different from traditional triads; it was a respected organization, highly praised by citizens. When Young Master Xiao was mentioned, people even gave a thumbs up. Of course, there were also quite a few who disliked him.
But in Chinatown, Young Master Xiao was a guardian angel in everyone's eyes. When they encountered trouble, most residents wouldn't call the police; instead, they would run to a certain bar for help, and after paying a small, insignificant fee, they would receive a satisfying response.
Those who committed evil would suffer cruel physical punishment, and those who broke the rules would vanish without a trace.
Over time, Chinatown became the community with the lowest crime rate, and the Chinatown police department became the most suitable department for retirement. The Bay City mayor even joked, "My grandmother could be a police officer in Chinatown."
Danny grew up in Chinatown, and through immersion, he developed immense admiration for the Young Master Gang, believing that an organization should develop this way, rather than becoming a "corrupt" organization like the Hung Mun. For this, he even had a big argument with his father, who was a high-ranking member of the Hung Mun.
He just never expected that one day, he would sit in the position of the Young Master Gang leader and become the new Young Master Xiao.
"Luke, I won't let you down."
Danny composed himself and, mimicking Luke, smiled and said, "I'm sure you all have a lot of thoughts about me, your new leader. Let's hear them. Once they're out, things will be easier to resolve."
Everyone remained silent, but their gazes gradually shifted. Several core members all looked at Lance, who was sitting at the head of the table. He gritted his teeth and was the first to stand up.
"I only recognize Luke as the leader of the Young Master Gang. No one else will do. You, a little chick who hasn't even grown all his feathers, want to be the leader? You'll have to step over my dead body first."
Danny's eyes turned cold, and he was about to make a move, but then he suddenly remembered Luke's instructions and forcibly suppressed his anger, narrowing his eyes and hissing, "Is there anyone else who has an opinion about me?"
Swish! Swish!
Seven people stood up simultaneously, followed by nine more who rose one after another.
The oldest, Henry, stroked his handsome mustache and said with a chuckle, "Danny, I watched you grow up. I know your character very well. You'd be perfectly fine as a core member of the gang, but as the boss?" He chuckled twice, "To be honest, you're a bit lacking."
Becky, on the side, sneered, "The gang's achievements today were fought for with everyone's lives. If Luke were the leader, of course, there would be no problem. In terms of methods, temperament, ability, and wisdom, which one isn't he a top-notch individual in the world? We would wholeheartedly submit to him as boss, but you can't. A yellow-haired kid who hasn't even seen blood wants to run wild over us. If the Young Master Gang falls into your hands, it's definitely over."
As soon as her words fell, a chorus of agreement followed.
Several acquaintances quietly advised him,
"Danny, listen to your brother, step down. That position isn't for you."
"You don't have the ability, and you don't even know how many risks a gang leader has to face. Forcibly sitting there will only make everyone uncomfortable."
"That's right! Even your father wouldn't dare touch the position of leader, let alone you."
"Come down, don't make things difficult for everyone."
Everyone spoke one after another, their words filled with disdain for Danny and worry for the future of the gang. After this round of discussion, even the core members who hadn't stood up yet showed signs of wavering.
Danny's face was livid. He knew he would face a lot of resistance tonight, but he didn't expect it to be this strong, with over two-thirds of the core members opposing him.
Even more disgusting was that these guys kept saying they were thinking for the gang, making it seem like they were the righteous ones, and he was the illegal intruder.
Seeing the situation tending towards getting out of control, a burly man stepped forward and whispered, "Should we make a move?"
Danny was silent for a few seconds, then gestured for him to go back. He placed his hands on the table and slowly stood up.
"Everyone, are you done talking? If not, keep arguing. If you've had enough, shut up and listen to me."
Everyone paused, then sneered and looked over. They wanted to see what tricks this young punk could pull. If he dared to break the rules and act ruthlessly, then things would be easy to resolve.
Even if Luke asked about it afterward, he wouldn't be able to do anything to them, as Danny would have been the first to break the rules.
Danny generally guessed some of the calculations in these people's minds, and while he was furious, a cold sneer also appeared.
Luke was right; some people didn't need to live in this world. Their deaths were the best gift to the world.
As for rules… Luke broke the unwritten rules of Chinatown, and then Bay City prospered for several years. Today, he was going to break the rules of the Young Master Gang to turn its ideals into tradition.
The purpose of rules is to be broken.
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