Cao Yang looked troubled."I don't know them. I'm not famous here. I'm afraid they won't even acknowledge me. I need you to make the introduction."
Situ Meixin shook her head immediately."We agreed from the start—you develop your forces on your own. We don't interfere."
Cao Yang sighed dramatically."Look at Jet Ray—they mess up and have the Blood Gang backing them up. We Loyal Hall mess up and there's nothing behind us.Truly… a child without a mother is treated like grass…"
"Jet Ray listens to their 'mom.'You don't listen. You even want to get rid of your mom.So why should 'mom' help you again?"
"If you don't help me, I'll just cause chaos."
"How exactly?"
"I'll kill.Whoever blocks my way, dies."
"You think they're pushovers? You think the U.S. government eats rice for nothing?If you make too big a mess, you won't survive in America!"
"Then I'll run again."
"If you run, what happens to Loyal Hall?"
"I'll return it to you!"
Situ Meixin was furious—he acted like an impulsive kid.
"Enough. I'll arrange a meeting with the Gambino Family's leader.But you must manage Loyal Hall properly."
She finished and made a call.Not long after, a Mercedes stopped in front of the Chinese Tower. Several white men stepped inside, led to her office.
"Beautiful Miss Situ, long time no see."The man in front, in his thirties, stared at her with hungry eyes.
Situ Meixin offered a fake smile and introduced Cao Yang.
"Mr. Kevin, this is the Hall Master of Loyal Hall. You two may be working together for a long time."
Kevin glanced at Cao Yang and smirked coldly."I'm happy you killed Jamal.But blaming it on us?I don't like that."
Last night, impulsive Jet Ray members had already attacked the Gambino territories. They had been left completely confused—only just now did they figure out what happened.
Cao Yang sneered."I don't care what you like.Who do you think you are?"
Situ Meixin instantly held her forehead.She truly couldn't understand him—sometimes smart, sometimes brain-dead.
They came to discuss cooperation, and the guy insults the other party the moment they speak.How the hell were they supposed to negotiate now?
Kevin's expression darkened, his hand moving toward his waist.
But his assistant quickly stopped him, shaking his head slightly—warning him not to be impulsive.This was Chinatown.If they acted here, they wouldn't walk out alive.
Situ Meixin quickly eased the tension, apologized on Cao Yang's behalf, then ordered him to shut up and sit aside.
The negotiation afterward was done entirely by Situ Meixin.Every time Cao Yang tried to speak, she covered his mouth.
The talk went surprisingly smoothly.Both sides agreed to join forces against Jet Ray and split Model Haven—south for Gambino, north for Loyal Hall.
But disagreement arose regarding how much manpower each side would contribute.Gambino assumed Situ represented the Hongmen and expected heavy support.Situ refused.
After back-and-forth negotiation, the final deal was:Loyal Hall would eliminate Jet Ray's No.2—Du Kare (now acting No.1). The rest of the small fry Gambino would handle.
"Miss Situ, may our cooperation be pleasant."Kevin shook her hand, then shot Cao Yang a cold glare before leaving.
Situ looked at him."I've settled everything. But promise me—you consult me before doing anything next time. Don't be so impulsive."
Cao Yang nodded."So… when will you help with Su Yuanshan?"
"Why do I owe you anything?"
"You promised me."
"Why are you so obsessed with going after Su Yuanshan?He's on the national rich list. If something happens to him, it'll be a huge mess."
"Anyone from the Han family—if I meet them, I'll cut them down!I don't need things settled.I'm already a wanted man!"
Cao Yang's voice carried venom.Everything he suffered came from the Han family.
Situ sighed."We'll wait for the right time. Forget him for now.Tell me your plan—after you take Model Haven, what next?"
Cao Yang thought for a moment."I want to take a piece of land in Mexico. Grow the forbidden stuff.Become a source manufacturer.Step by step—become America's King of Drugs."
"You're serious?"Situ almost laughed.
"Serious."
"Why? What's all this for?"
"Money.I want a lot—a whole lot."
"Don't forget, Loyal Hall's capital is half owned by Hongmen.You profit—we split fifty-fifty."
"Of course. I'll never cook fake accounts or hide money. You can trust my character!"
Situ gave him a look."I'll say nothing about your character.But I don't recommend this path.Listen—take Model Haven first. Stabilize everyone. Teach them English. Recruit more people.Grow strong before expanding."
"As for drugs—best not to touch.America is full of drugs, yes, but once you become a big supplier, you'll be on the federal hit list.You'll be a delicacy on a congressman's dinner plate—killed and eaten!"
"We'll see. I'm going to kill Du Kare first."
"Be careful. Don't get cocky."
Cao Yang left and returned to the restaurant.At the entrance, he saw Cao Yiyue waiting—alone.
"Brother Cao Yang."She grabbed his arm, still hoping he'd visit her grandfather in Nanluo.
"Later. I'm busy right now."
"Please… my grandfather is old. Just this one wish—can't you fulfill it?"
Cao Yang almost laughed.The old man didn't even know he existed. What "longing"?
Then he realized—the old man longed for his hometown and old comrades, not specifically for him. Cao Yang was just a link to the past.
He sighed.Being a descendant of Cao Ying was unexpected, but he didn't care much.Great-grandfather? Long gone. Recognition or not didn't matter.
And if that old man hadn't lost back then, Cao Yang wouldn't be suffering now.If he had won, Cao Yang would be more arrogant than the Han or Chu families today.
"Fine. When I'm free, I'll go."
"When will you be free? Grandpa's health isn't good… He may not have many years left."
Cao Yang softened.He patted her shoulder.
"Alright. Let me kill someone first, then I'll go to Nanluo with you."
"Really?"She stared blankly—unsure whether he meant the killing or the trip.
"Really."
He left her and entered his office.A young black informant was waiting.
Cao Yang handed him a wad of cash.The informant smiled and gave him Du Kare's location and security details.
Their top leader was dead, and now they were fighting Gambino—he valued his life dearly, hiding at home and commanding remotely.
Cao Yang carried a sniper rifle and climbed to a rooftop 500 meters away, observing through the scope.
His sniping talent was superb—he once hit a running rabbit's head from 1,000 meters.But he'd never sniped a person before.
He lay on that rooftop three days.Eating only bread, eyes glued to Du Kare's house, waiting for the perfect headshot.
People came and went constantly.He saw Du Kare twice, but didn't shoot.
Not because he'd miss—but because he wasn't sure it was him.To Cao Yang, many of the men looked similar.
After three days, observing behavior and speech, he confirmed the skinny tall one was Du Kare.
Now he waited for the third appearance.
Meanwhile…
"Damn it! It was those Chinese!"
Du Kare was furious.After fighting the Gambinos for days, he finally learned the truth.
A lackey suggested:"The Chinese base is just outside Chinatown in a restaurant. Let's hit them tonight!"
Du Kare nodded."Also, arrange a meeting with Gambino. I need to talk."
At 3 p.m., he stepped out the door toward his car.
BANG!His head exploded—blood and brain matter splashing everywhere.
…
"Miss Situ, Du Kare is dead. Inform Gambino—they can move."
That night, Model Haven erupted into full-scale warfare.Black, white, yellow—three colors fighting.
With no leadership, Jet Ray collapsed quickly.
White and yellow forces occupied their territory.Though they had agreed on a north-south split, neither side respected the deal during the chaos—almost leading to another clash.
Situ called Cao Yang."Tone it down. Talk to them tomorrow."
"You go. I'm not going."
"I'm returning to San Francisco tomorrow. You must go!"
"Sorry, Miss Situ. I'm already at the airport. So tomorrow's on you."
"You're at the airport?! You want to run?!"
"Run? I'm visiting a relative."
"You can't even return to your own country—what relative?!"
Situ nearly exploded.If Cao Yang fled with her ten million dollars, she'd be mocked to death by the Elders.
"Everyone has foreign relatives, okay?"Cao Yang said calmly."Anyway, boarding now. Bye."