Chapter 201: A New Plan
"This... I want to, but... as you know, although I know people from the Celestial Wolf Gang, they’ve failed the two tasks they were entrusted with. How can they trust me now? The most important thing is that Dao got taken out. I’m going back, and I don’t know how I’ll explain it."
Hao Shuai revealed his current predicament, truly feeling powerless.
"Is there really no other way?"
Hao Dahai was very anxious, seeing that the Hao Family couldn’t hold on for much longer, likely just three or four months.
"There is a way. As long as the Celestial Wolf Gang steps in, gathering some funds won’t be a problem. The Celestial Wolf Gang has branches in over twenty provinces across the country, and cities above the prefecture level in these provinces. They’re mostly outsourcing companies, focusing mainly on smuggling and transportation, but their private illegal operations are their main economic source."
Hao Shuai shared some secrets of the Celestial Wolf Gang with his father. After all, working hard outside, he indeed needed his father’s understanding and help.
Although the Hao Family seemed like they had no influence, Hao Shuai knew his father wasn’t simple. He used to dabble in the dark side and had several friends who were quite formidable—not only strong but also powerful in influence.
He just didn’t want to bother them unless absolutely necessary.
So Hao Shuai banked on this aspect and began to be honest with his father to gain his trust further.
As expected, after Hao Shuai shared these secrets, Hao Dahai nodded with satisfaction and said, "Then let’s start with the Celestial Wolf Gang, and aim to get them to invest in our family!"
"Yes, Dad, I already have a plan!"
Hao Shuai said with a calm smile.
"Oh? What plan? Tell me."
Hao Dahai was surprised. He knew his son was cunning but didn’t expect him to come up with a countermeasure so quickly; truly a genius.
"Celestial Wolf Gang’s head, Tang Xiao, has two daughters. One of them, named Tang Jingjing, is a year younger than me. Tang Xiao dotes on his daughter greatly..."
"You mean to kidnap his daughter?"
Upon hearing this, Hao Dahai was somewhat shocked, thinking this was an unacceptable act, and hurriedly asked.
"Of course not, I plan to... marry his daughter and bring her home."
Hao Shuai replied calmly.
"Huh? What? Marry... her?"
Hao Dahai was even more surprised upon hearing this.
"What’s wrong, Dad? Can’t I marry a wife?"
"It’s possible, but... Dad doesn’t want you to marry someone you don’t like for the sake of family interests."
"Who said I don’t like her? Though Tang Jingjing is a bit spoiled and capricious, her figure is quite good, and her looks are decent. Besides, Dad, what does liking even matter in the face of interests?"
Hao Shuai was obviously someone who didn’t care much about love. As long as it brought benefits, marrying a wife was irrelevant.
"This... that’s one way to put it, but..."
"Dad, there’s no need to say more. Is there any better option at present?"
Hao Shuai directly interrupted his father.
Hao Dahai clearly hesitated for a moment. There definitely were other plans, but compared to his son’s plan, he abandoned his initial thought. His friend hadn’t been seen for ten years, and visiting suddenly was indeed a bit abrupt.
Furthermore, it would make it seem like only coming for help when things go wrong, while maintaining little contact otherwise.
Hao Shuai certainly saw his father’s hesitation and smiled slightly, reaching a conclusion.
This time, if not now, then surely in the future.
Thus, Hao Shuai decided to take a gamble. Even if unsuccessful this time, his father would still step in and help.
"Alright, Hao Shuai, just go ahead and do it. Whatever happens, Dad’s got your back." Hao Dahai at this moment promised.
"Great, with Dad’s word, even if I have to climb mountains of knives and cross seas of fire, I won’t be afraid."
Hao Shuai said with a happy smile.
After the two parted ways, Hao Shuai wasted no time and took Xu Wei to deliver Dao’s body back to the Capital City, which had been secretly transported from the crematorium.
To make the Celestial Wolf Gang believe him, he must bring back Dao’s body, allowing them to see it with their own eyes, and increase their anger.
With the failure of the tasks, they lacked manpower now, and Hao Shuai also came to apologize this time. Tang Xiao was someone who understood the situation, and Hao Shuai didn’t believe Tang Xiao would privately blame him.
As expected, after Hao Shuai’s persuasive explanations, Tang Xiao did not hold any grievances against him. Instead, they were allowed to lay low, temporarily staying in Capital City to avoid trouble.
Hao Shuai was delighted, as it was within his expectations.
The next plan, while seemingly simple, involved two words: seduction!
South Sea City was calm, but Capital City was not peaceful.....
Once in Capital City, Hao Shuai started executing his grand plan. After these incidents, Hao Shuai realized that just having a powerful backing wouldn’t solve everything; only by controlling such backing, could things be handled smoothly.
Why has the Lin Family always escaped danger and always had expert help?
Because Lin Batian controls the entire Lin Group, while the Xu Family is merely a helper, having no control over the Celestial Wolf Gang. They could be kicked out at any time.
They can’t directly control many things, hence losing direct leadership, which is the most fatal flaw.
Therefore, Hao Shuai thought that he not only had to secure the position as Son-in-law of the Celestial Wolf Gang but also needed to become a more pivotal member of the gang.
The best position in the Celestial Wolf Gang would be either the Head or Second-in-Command.
The Head might become his future father-in-law, which he could not remove, leaving the option of replacing Liu Hong, the Second-in-Command.
The Head, Tang Xiao, not only has a beautiful daughter but also has two alluring wives, one of whom is almost the same age as the other, Tang Jingjing.
This person is Wang Yijie, who at twenty-three years old, is as pretty as a flower, while the Head Tang Xiao is already forty-three, a twenty-year age difference and still so beautiful, clearly showing why she came.
However, in this society, those living for money are everywhere. We can’t say anything about them, as it’s all for survival.
After bringing Xu Wei over, Xu Wei’s body had returned to normal. He hired an expert for half a month of special training.
His strength had significantly improved, almost resembling Zhou Qianghan in the past, although still slightly lacking, he was considered an impressive assistant.
Zhou Qianghan, brought in by Hao Shuai, also learned quite a few things with Xu Kan, now becoming particularly strong.
"Boss, what should we do next?"
Xu Wei knew they came not for vacation, but with a mission.
"Hehe, wait... wait until I’ve won over Tang Jingjing, then your task will begin. So now, you must continue improving your strength; it will be useful then."
Hao Shuai didn’t want to explain too much, as it was his plan, fearing Xu Wei knowing too much would lead to leaks.
In Hao Shuai’s world, the only one he could trust was himself.
"Understood, I’ll wait for your news."
Xu Wei, who was also clear-headed, said this and then left to continue training.
The Celestial Wolf Gang was a big gang. Hence, to gain Tang Jingjing’s affection, he needed to create an accident.
That night, Hao Shuai arrived at Capital City for the second evening; Celestial Wolf Gang’s young lady Tang Jingjing was working at one of her family’s major companies.
When she got off work and walked out the door, she was surrounded by four or five thugs with hair dyed in various colors.
"What do you want? Do you know who I am?"
Tang Jingjing was evidently aloof, but this was typical for the young lady, like Lin Wushuang initially.
"What do we want? What do you think we want to do? And who you are doesn’t concern us at all!" The group said, starting to lay hands, pulling and tugging.
Tang Jingjing could tell it was a bunch of hooligans, although her family was indeed capable. But in such places, once they took advantage and fled, what use was it even if caught?
After all, she was quite precious, while they were very lowly; she couldn’t afford to offend them.
"What’s going on here?"
Finally, Hao Shuai made his appearance.