Chapter 094 【Cooperation】 (Seeking Recommendation Votes!)

The morning air was exceptionally fresh, with many elderly people exercising in the apartment courtyard.

Gu Feng did not get up for his usual workout today. Instead, he walked out of the apartment building dressed in a proper suit.

At the entrance, Ling Yongbing's driver, the fellow called Biao Zi, was sitting in a Mercedes-Benz. When he saw Gu Feng come out, he immediately got out of the car and waved, calling out, "Mr. Gu."

Biao Zi wore his usual cold, expressionless face, his dark eyes revealing a detached air. As if nothing that happened could ever concern him.

Gu Feng smiled and nodded at Biao Zi before getting into the car.

The night before, right before bed, Gu Feng had called Ling Yongbing to arrange a meeting at the Ling family villa this morning to discuss their cooperation.

Just like last time, Gu Feng and Biao Zi barely spoke during the entire journey.

In the garden of the Ling family villa, Gu Feng met Ling Yongbing.

Ling Yongbing looked unwell—his eyes were dark and sunken—but his dark pupils still gleamed sharply.

Upon seeing Gu Feng, Ling Yongbing forced a smile and said, "Mr. Gu, please have a seat."

Gu Feng smiled and nodded, walking straight to the table and sitting down.

The table was set with a good ten varieties of pastries, all untouched.

Ling Yongbing waved to a nearby servant, then smiled at Gu Feng and said, "Mr. Gu, you haven't had breakfast yet, have you? Let's eat together."

Gu Feng didn't stand on ceremony and simply nodded with a smile.

"Mr. Gu, Xiao Wei has been acting much more obedient lately. Is that because of you?" Ling Yongbing asked with a smile after taking a bite of pastry.

Gu Feng shook his head gently and said, "Xiao Wei is actually a good kid. He just went through a rebellious phase."

Ling Yongbing chuckled lightly, though his smile carried a hint of bitterness. "I'm very happy to see Xiao Wei like this now." Clearly, he understood that if he went down, Ling Wei's future would not be easy either.

Eradicating the roots is standard practice in the underworld.

Looking at the burdened Ling Yongbing, Gu Feng couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration. Ling Yongbing truly had the demeanor of a formidable figure. Despite facing immense trouble, he didn't immediately discuss cooperation but instead talked about Ling Wei first.

Suddenly, Ling Yongbing narrowed his eyes slightly, as if making a decision. Then, he looked up at Gu Feng with a serious expression and said, "Mr. Gu, I have a favor to ask."

"What is it?" Ling Yongbing's words surprised Gu Feng.

Ling Yongbing sighed deeply and said, "If I don't make it during this showdown with the Dong Xing Gang, I want you to look after Xiao Wei."

Gu Feng put down the pastry in his hand, met Ling Yongbing's gaze, and asked, "Why do you say that? Aren't you confident about our partnership?"

"Although I don't know your true identity, this time, Xiang Tianhua is dead set on wiping me out, and things are looking grim. Moreover, I just received news yesterday that Xiang Tianhua has hired a team of mercenaries from abroad at a high price." At this point, Ling Yongbing's expression grew even more serious, and a trace of worry flashed in his eyes. "Lately, I've had this heavy feeling in my chest, like something bad is going to happen."

Hearing Ling Yongbing's words, Gu Feng was taken aback!

Although Gu Feng knew that some large-scale underworld conflicts abroad involved hiring mercenary organizations, he never expected Xiang Tianhua to do the same. After all, the country's crackdown on gangs was relatively strong globally. Xiang Tianhua's actions were pretty brazen.

What surprised Gu Feng even more was that Ling Yongbing actually put stock in superstition.

In fact, Gu Feng didn't know that underworld bosses around the world had their own beliefs. For example, many gang leaders in Hong Kong worshipped Guan Yu, while some in mainland China followed Buddhism.

"At the latest, in half a month, my people will arrive here," Gu Feng thought for a moment and said. "Once my people are here, it won't matter how skilled the mercenaries Xiang Tianhua hires are."

Gu Feng's words made Ling Yongbing's eyes light up, and he gave Gu Feng a meaningful look.

Looking at Gu Feng's confident expression, Ling Yongbing wanted to ask about his true identity but decided against it.

He didn't answer Gu Feng immediately. Instead, his eyes darted around rapidly, as if he were thinking about something.

Seeing Ling Yongbing's expression, Gu Feng understood that Ling Yongbing was considering whether to use his final trump card—his ace force.

As an underworld leader, Ling Yongbing knew that the earlier he revealed his trump card, the greater the chance of failure. However, given the current situation, the Red Star Gang was already stretched thin under the joint attacks of the three major gangs. Without using his ace force, it would be difficult to resist their combined assault over the next half month.

Gu Feng didn't interrupt Ling Yongbing's train of thought. Whether to use the ace force was Ling Yongbing's own decision; Gu Feng had no right to demand it.

Moreover, he understood that Ling Yongbing couldn't fully trust him, especially since Ling Yongbing knew nothing about his true identity.

As for Gu Feng's confident statement, it wasn't without reason. Gu Feng knew his old boss's capabilities. Given the complexity of the situation, his old boss wouldn't send mediocre people. If his former comrades were sent, even if Xiang Tianhua hired the best mercenary organization in the world, it would be futile.

After a while, Ling Yongbing looked up again. His dark eyes now held a sense of determination, and his face regained some confidence. "Mr. Gu, I'll wait for you for half a month!"

Although Gu Feng knew that Ling Yongbing had no other choice but to cooperate with him, he still silently praised Ling Yongbing's confident demeanor. Smiling, he said, "Mr. Ling, since the Red Star Gang is currently at a disadvantage, you could change your strategy to focus on defense. There's no need to confront Xiang Tianhua head-on. Once my people arrive, we can plan our next steps carefully."

Ling Yongbing smiled and nodded, agreeing with Gu Feng's suggestion.

Afterward, the two shifted their conversation to other topics. As they chatted and ate snacks, the atmosphere relaxed significantly.

About half an hour later, Gu Feng ended his conversation with Ling Yongbing and left the Ling family villa.

After Gu Feng left, Biao Zi walked up to Ling Yongbing and asked, "Bing Ge, are we really going to cooperate with him?"

"Biao Zi, I know you doubt his identity, especially since he refused to cooperate with us before," Ling Yongbing said with a self-deprecating smile. "But do you think we have any other choice now?"

Any other choice?

Biao Zi was taken aback and fell silent.

"Biao Zi, although I don't know his true identity, judging from his interactions with Xiao Wei over this period, at least he means no harm to Xiao Wei. Moreover, he also has conflicts with the Xiang family. These are enough reasons for him to be our ally." Ling Yongbing closed his eyes briefly. When he opened them again, all traces of exhaustion were gone, replaced only by confidence.

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