Hong Kong films: Drawing lots to determine death? I'll send the boss to the Western Paradise.

Chapter 217 "215" What kind of crazy idea is this? This is called win-win cooperation.

"You want me to look bad?" Nan Zheng was immediately amused, and he even suspected that the other party was praising him.

Speaking so gently...

Wouldn't it look even better if it were folded into a screen?
"Which gang are you from?" Nan Zheng asked while sipping her milk tea, showing a slight interest.

“We are from the Ma Liu Gang!” one of the gang members shouted.

"So you're just a nobody," Nan Zheng said disdainfully.

"What did you say?" the burly man roared.

"Never even heard of him. What else could he be but a nobody? An old nobody, huh?"

Nan Zheng waved her hand: "Tian Yangsheng, be a little gentler, for the sake of how gentle they are speaking."

"Okay." Tian Yangsheng cracked his neck and walked up with a big smile.

"Only one? You look down on me? I can take on all four of you by myself..." The burly man was furious and had only said half of his sentence when Tian Yangsheng rushed over and punched him hard in the abdomen, sending him flying.

While still in mid-air, the other person was in so much pain that they were vomiting bile, like it was raining.

Tian Yangsheng quickly dodged backward, avoiding the water stains. The other two were taken aback and immediately rushed forward menacingly.

They were beaten mercilessly, and in less than five seconds, all three were lying on the ground.

They clutched their bodies and wailed in pain.

"It's boring." Tian Yangsheng shook his arm and pouted. He felt like he hadn't had enough yet, and the group of people had fallen down like mud, pretending to be injured.

You call this a yakuza member?

The burly men looked aggrieved.

Damn it, losing three against one is humiliating.

Just thinking about it makes me feel even more frustrated.

"Alright, I'm leaving." Nan Zheng left without looking back, feeling that the Japanese yakuza (gangster) members were somewhat weaker than those in Hong Kong.

They rely entirely on tattoos of dragons and tigers to intimidate people.

The rest are completely useless.

If there's no one left on Hong Kong Island, at least Blue Lantern can bring his weapons to make up the numbers.

After returning to the Osaka casino, Tenyo-on and Tenyo-yo and the others came back.

"how?"

"I sent them to the Shinkansen; they're just passing through Osaka tonight," Tian Yangen said.

"I'll be going back to Tokyo tomorrow to film a movie."

"That Harada guy... I forgot his name... He said he'd treat you to a meal in a few days when he had some free time, to properly thank you." Tenyo Yoshi said with a grin, arms crossed.

"Boss, is it another round of gunfire?"

"When did you become so talkative?" Nan Zheng slapped Tian Yangyi on the back of the head before returning to the casino while drinking her milk tea.

The casino was already packed with people, and many customers were placing bets in a lively atmosphere.

It was all members of the Crescent Moon Group, with a few members of the Black Tiger Society as well, but they had all changed into Crescent Moon Group uniforms.

Although most yakuza members wear black clothes, the insignia on the chest of each faction is different.

The New Moon group is all Black Moon.

It's not very big, about half a fist.

Even the smallest, most subtle changes can distinguish who is who.

Whether it's a fight or a negotiation, there are actually many benefits.

However, this trick only works in Japan. If it were in Hong Kong... within the next day, every single person wearing this kind of clothing would be invited for tea.

Sales figures delivered right to our doorstep!

Upon entering the office, I found Yoshiko Aoyama smoking while reviewing the account books.

"Your smoking habit is even worse than mine? Didn't you get enough at the hotel?" Nan Zheng said lazily as she sat down.

“You said it was at a hotel, how can it be the same…” Aoyama Yoshiko rolled her eyes at him.

"It's not like we can't give it a try here," Nan Zheng said with a grin.

Yoshiko Aoyama was speechless.

She realized that Nan Zheng was usually not serious, and even when she was serious, she could be even more unserious.

Only during the charge can one concentrate fully.

"Is the matter with Biao Hu settled now?"

"That's about it." Aoyama Yoshiko nodded and said softly:
Now they not only thank me for giving them jobs, but they're also helping me stabilize morale everywhere, allowing me to expand outwards with impunity.

"Well done, truly well done!" Nan Zheng clapped and laughed. He had long guessed that Aoyama Miko would do this, but he hadn't asked.

It's still a bit unexpected to know now.

After all, this woman was even more ruthless than Ding Yao.

Nan Zheng couldn't help but wonder why there were so many women like this around her.

If we include Mona, that makes three.

If I include myself, we could easily fill a table and play mahjong all night long...

You know what, if I have the chance in the future, I might actually give it a try.

"Expand if you want, just don't mess things up. When the time comes, bring out the former heads of the three main families of the Tokugawa clan for a chat," Nan Zheng added.

"Mr. Nan, what kind of scheme are you plotting?" Yoshiko Aoyama asked with a smile.

"What do you mean by a crazy idea? This is called creating a circle of ambitious people, where we cooperate and achieve mutual benefit!"

Yoshiko Aoyama's pupils immediately contracted.

Even though Nan Zheng said it so casually, she was still somewhat surprised.

Aoyama Yoshiko wasn't stupid; she understood what Nan Zheng meant by those words.

They're trying to take advantage of the four major families.

Even the Yamaguchi-gumi couldn't stand up to the Sumiyoshi-kai, and Nanko has no foundation in the island nation. How did he come up with this idea?

Aoyama Yoshiko wanted to ask but didn't, after all, what belonged to her was Nan Zheng's, but what belonged to Nan Zheng might not be hers, and naturally, their thoughts couldn't be shared.

After thinking for a moment, he nodded in agreement.

Nan Zheng gave a few more instructions before yawning and preparing to go back for a nap.

During this time, Ueyama's second son also called to inquire about the situation.

See if there's any way to make an exception...

"They've already swallowed everything clean, and now you're saying you'll make an exception? Okay, you motherfucker!" Nan Zheng sneered.

But after thinking about it, I realized this guy is a scoundrel and a potential danger.

Let's send someone to keep an eye on things first.

If you're not honest, just do it.

Two hours later, Nan Zheng lazily got out of bed and went downstairs where she received several letters from the waiter.

It was sent by JOJO from Canada.

"Damn! It knew I was here? Is it a god? Or does it have clairvoyance?" Nan Zheng casually opened the package and took a look.

Or is it about how beautiful the scenery in Canada is, and the days of going to school?

It's just like reading a novel, for entertainment.

Nan Zheng usually receives many calls, but she's too lazy to reply.

It's very simple; traditional Chinese characters are troublesome.

But now it seems that JOJO must have known that he had been watching it all along, which is why he kept sending it over... Otherwise, how could it have been sent from Hong Kong Island to here?
After thinking about it for a moment, Nan Zheng realized that it must have been either Scarface or Big Foot who tipped them off, since Tian Yangsheng and Abu weren't here when they took JOJO to the airport.

Those two traitors!

Nan Zheng was even considering whether she should break their legs.

Actually, Scar and Bigfoot were also aggrieved. They said they had said so, but they didn't know whether JoJo was actually the sister-in-law or not.

If I don't inform her soon, I'll be in big trouble when she comes back from Canada.
……

The next day, Nan Zheng took Tian Yangsheng and Abu and a few others onto the Shinkansen.

Scarface and Bigfoot stayed at the casino.

"We've pretty much figured out all of Kusakari Kazuo's background," Ten Yosuke said.

"Before Takenaka Masahisa took over, this person was a fierce fighter and always maintained a good working relationship with the Third Hokage."

After the third generation was assassinated, perhaps due to their shared background as members of the fierce fighting faction, Kusakari Kazuo's attitude towards territorial expansion underwent a significant change.

Subsequently, it changed its positioning and instead developed in the business and political arenas.

The key is that the other party is also doing well, managing both businesses skillfully, and has always been regarded as the fourth generation leader of the Yamaguchi-gumi..."

"However, in the end, it was Takenaka Masahisa, a warmonger, who came from behind and surpassed him because the other side had a lot of men supporting him. Originally, it was something that one or two Kusakari Kazuo could have changed," Tenyosei added.

"Therefore, until Takenaka Masahisa's death, Kusakari Kazuo never thought of fighting for power."

"On the contrary, after the position of the fourth generation became vacant, he naturally took it on himself."

"This is what they call 'what you fear comes to pass, what you desire also comes to pass,'" Nan Zheng said with a smile, "I bet Kusakari Kazuo also wants to be the fourth generation."

He simply lacked the strength to compete with Masahisa Takenaka.

Therefore, it has remained hidden.

Isn't this perfect?
"In particular, Kusakari Kazuo is quite popular. I heard that he's already in good talks with the Ichiwakai and is preparing to place them on an equal footing," Tenyo added.

"The Crescent Moon Group was also arranged like this yesterday."

“This is called doing everything I can to pull resources to my advantage, using every means at my disposal,” Nan Zheng said calmly.

"It's true that this Kusakari Kazuo is much smarter than that brute Takenaka Masahisa."

Tian Yangsheng nodded in agreement.

The Ichiwakai (One-Way Society) was originally formed out of dissatisfaction with Takenaka Masahisa's split.

Now that Masahisa Takenaka has failed, there is naturally no need for the other party to exist.

Because the higher-ups can use this opportunity to become independent, but those below can only act in a targeted manner.

When that targeting is gone, and the higher-ups at the First Peace Conference say they want to remain independent, those below them will not agree.

After all, they're all from the Yamaguchi-gumi. Now that they can go back to the Yamaguchi-gumi and eat and drink to their heart's content, why wouldn't they go back?

Do you really think I'd be stupid enough to fight you all over again? You've never actually died, have you?

They became obedient when attacked by the entire Yamaguchi-gumi.

Therefore, it is highly likely that Hiroshi Yamamoto, the chairman of the Ichiwakai, will also become a part of the Water Margin and be recruited back into the government.

Nan Zheng thought about it for a moment and felt that there was definitely no danger in going there this time.

What we want is to know what the benefits are.

But we still need to go and take a look.

Since the island nation has come all this way, it would be unreasonable not to set up a branch of Hung Hing.

Two hours ago, Masahito Tachibana also sent a message.

Eight people were hanged in front of the Tokugawa main family's gate; they were all the ringleaders who had previously betrayed Tokugawa Yuki.

Even as he feared the other party wouldn't understand, Tachibana Masahito, this scoundrel, hung up a white banner with red characters that read, "Selling your daughter for personal gain, the whole family is safe and sound."

These eight words are enough to prove something.

Let them create some internal chaos after a while, then we can negotiate.

Then they went on a killing spree.

In the afternoon, Nan Zheng arrived in Kobe. Before he could even call the Yamaguchi-gumi, he saw more than a dozen cars parked neatly outside the Shinkansen.

Two long lines of men in suits stood, with Kusakari at the head looking at the photo, searching for someone.

A moment later, he stepped forward and said with a smile, "Mr. Nan, welcome, it's an honor to have you here."

"Your Yamaguchi-gumi have clairvoyance, huh?" Nan Zheng raised an eyebrow.

I wasn't particularly surprised.

“Of course not,” Kusakari laughed. “It’s just that we have friends in Osaka who happen to know Mr. Minami.”

So as soon as Mr. Nan arrived, we received the news...

Mr. Nan and his friends, please, shall we walk and talk?

Kusakari looked at the crowd and stretched out his hand, gesturing towards the nearest MPV.

Tian Yangsheng and the others remained motionless and silent.

Nan Zheng lit a cigarette with great interest and began to smoke it slowly.

They call them friends, but they're really just snares.

The Crescent Moon Group was originally a branch of the Yamaguchi-gumi, so it's normal that a few people could be bought off.

Nan Zheng had long anticipated this, so she wasn't particularly bothered by it.

"Let's go." After finishing a cigarette, he put his hands in his pockets and got into the car.

Halfway there, Nan Zheng looked at the man from the opposite direction, crossed her legs, and asked, "Do you understand Cantonese?"

“I am my father’s adopted son, and I am also from Hong Kong. I was born in Kowloon,” Kusakari said respectfully.

"No wonder." Nan Zheng nodded.

“Mr. Nan, there may have been some misunderstandings between us before. I apologize in advance... However, this was not our intention. As you know, we were not able to do so at the time.”

"Don't worry, I have no intention of blaming you. If I did, I wouldn't have come." Nan Zheng swung her legs, smiling broadly.

Kusakari felt a chill run down his spine, as if he were being watched intently by a fierce tiger. He sensed Nan Zheng's sudden ferocity, and the hairs on his body stood on end.

I instinctively lowered my head, not daring to meet your gaze.

Nan Zheng pursed her lips, finding it boring. She was scared just like that?

It seems the other party is truly sincere this time.

Half an hour later, we arrived at the gate of a large courtyard in Kobe.

Looking down from above, there is a courtyard and a fountain inside, with a tea room in the middle.

Nan Zheng got out of the car and saw an elderly man in a black kimono looking at her with a smile.

They clearly already knew that a distinguished guest was late.

"Hello, Mr. Nan."

"Team Leader Yi Xiong!" Nan Zheng warmly opened her arms, as if meeting an old acquaintance.

In fact, the two had never met.

They arrived at the tea room escorted by Kazuo Kusakari. Tenyo and the others, who were initially wary, now felt flattered.

You're too kind.

In particular, the other party was completely genuine, with no pretense whatsoever, only sincerity and smiles.

It makes one feel even more disoriented.

Even Abu relaxed.

"Mr. Nan, it is an honor to have you in my humble abode. I was just afraid that I would not be able to entertain you properly." Kusakari Kazuo sat across from Nan Zheng at the tea table and personally brewed tea for her.

Tian Yangsheng and a few others stood behind, Kusakari Lang stood to the side, and the rest of the people gradually dispersed with their heads down.

The footsteps were synchronized, light, and faster.

This made people like Tian Yangsheng feel like their worldview had been completely refreshed.

Can people really be trained like this?
It's incredible.

What they don't realize is that as long as you have money to spend, people can adapt to any number of rules.

If not, then it's because they have too many broken rules and give too little money.

That's not a boss, that's a complete idiot.

"Poor hospitality? I'm afraid you'll kill me, Fifth Hokage, how could I possibly be poorly entertained?" Nan Zheng smiled and lit a cigarette.

Kazuo Kusakari immediately smiled: "Mr. Minami is a distinguished guest of my Yamaguchi-gumi. How could I possibly have any thoughts about Mr. Minami?"

He then picked up a cup of hot tea and drank it all in one gulp: "If there's anything I've wronged you about before, I apologize again with this tea instead of wine."

"Tsk tsk, tea that's just been heated to 100 degrees Celsius, aren't you afraid of getting a stomach perforation?" Nan Zheng's eyes widened in astonishment.

"If Mr. Nan can forgive us, what does it matter if it's 100 degrees? What does it matter if we have another drink?"

"Then let's have another one."

Kazuo Kusakari paused for a moment, then burst into laughter, poured himself two more cups, and drank them down in one gulp.

"I heard that Mr. Nan has a custom of punishing himself with three cups of wine, so I'll follow suit and sincerely apologize to Mr. Nan!"

“Punishment with three cups is not a custom, it’s a cliché… But I can see the Fifth Generation’s sincerity,” Nan Zheng said with a smile.

It has to be said that no matter what this old guy was really thinking, he certainly put on a good show.

Especially his apologetic expression.

If this were acting, it would be worthy of an award-winning actor.

"Tell me, what do you want?" Nan Zheng finally said slowly.

"I've heard that you not only inquired about my whereabouts everywhere, but also repeatedly invited me... If it were just an apology, I doubt it would be this elaborate, would it?"

"Mr. Nan is indeed a prodigy. At such a young age, he already thinks three steps ahead. I, Kazuo Kusakari, admire him greatly." Kazuo Kusakari truly admired him, and after a moment's thought, he added:
"Indeed, there is something... The Yamaguchi-gumi caused Mr. Nan a lot of trouble before. I not only want to apologize, but I also want to give Mr. Nan an additional HK$66.6 million as an apology gift." Kusakari Kazuo looked at Nan Zheng and said earnestly:

Nan Zheng looked at Kusakari Kazuo with great interest.

That old bastard has been rambling on for ages; I could tell he's got a lot of bad intentions.

It's definitely not as simple as an ordinary business.

Otherwise, how could they spend so much time talking about "win-win cooperation" without getting to the core of the issue?
However, this also proves that this business is both extremely profitable and extremely risky.

Even the fifth generation head of the Yamaguchi-gumi coveted it, but kept it a closely guarded secret, which shows the pros and cons involved.

As expected, Kusakari Kazuo hesitated for a moment, then dismissed his adopted son Kusakari Ryo and all the servants before looking at Nanako.

Nan Zheng's expression grew increasingly amused.

But he still waved his hand, and Tian Yangsheng and the others all left.

Abu then casually closed the door and stood there as a doorman.

The tea room suddenly dimmed, and it was only then that Kazuo Kusakari took a sip of warm tea and slowly began to speak: "The win-win cooperation I want to do with Mr. Minami is very simple—oil."

"Fifth Generation, now I finally understand why you always talk about win-win cooperation. I never expected you to be so incredibly bold!" Nan Zheng laughed.

“If you weren’t bold, how could you sit here chatting and laughing with Mr. Nan? Right?” Kazuo Kusakari smiled as well.

"Mr. Nan has always been a bold man."

To put it bluntly, Kazuo Kusakari was indeed incredibly bold, bolder than anyone could imagine.

Nan Zheng was somewhat surprised.

Oil is extremely scarce today, unlike in later generations when it was considered insignificant. It is now widely recognized as a "non-renewable" resource.

Therefore, it is also known as black gold.

Once you get involved in this line of work, you'll basically face attacks or even extermination from various international gangs around the world.

This industry is incredibly lucrative, far more so than selling candy. It's like profiting from a war while simultaneously trading arms, making a fortune off national disasters, sometimes tens of millions of US dollars at a time.

With such a lucrative business, who would let a newcomer in to get a piece of the pie?

Even the Yamaguchi-gumi is not an option.

Because international organized crime groups do not include Asia.

Asian gangs, also known as monkey gangs in Europe, are more politely referred to as violent groups or thugs... in any case, they have nothing to do with the word "gangster".

So Nan Zheng said that Kusakari Kazuo was very bold, daring to even try his hand at this kind of work.

If they were discovered, the heads of Kazuo Kusakari and his entire family would be spinning like tops on the ship the next day.

Somali pirates even come to this island nation to join in the fun.

But... what does this have to do with Nan Zheng?

He doesn't have a whole family.

Even Nan Zheng was stunned for a moment.

"Mr. Nan, do you still have many concerns?" Kazuo Kusakari chuckled, swirling his wine glass.

"Don't try to provoke me." Nan Zheng took a drag of her cigarette, still calm and collected.

"how do you want to do it?"

“It’s very simple,” Kazuo Kusakari said directly. “Hong Kong Island is now the financial center of Asia.”

"We can put the black gold there, and then cooperate with people in various countries and regions. We can slowly sell a few batches first, without making a profit, to build our reputation and credibility, and then we can start with small profits and quick turnover..."

We can cultivate relationships with high-level officials in various regions of Southeast Asia, thereby establishing distribution channels. Then we can acquire a batch of goods at a low price, transport them to transit points, and resell them, repeating the cycle...

"And Mr. Nan, you don't need to worry about any of this; I can take care of it."

"Over the years, I've built up a vast network of connections in various regions and countless small countries in Southeast Asia. I've been waiting for this day," Kusakari Kazuo said ambitiously, his eyes brimming with aspiration.

"So, you mean I should guard these oils, and then pack them up legally and ship them out?" Nan Zheng pondered for a moment before asking.

“That’s right,” said Kazuo Kusakari.

Actually, there was something else he didn't say: small-scale sales volume doesn't matter.

However, if the quantity is large, it will inevitably attract the attention of all parties.

This refers to what is known as an international mafia.

That would attract countless enemies and relentless targeting, something not everyone can handle.

The reason Kusakari Kazuo sought out Minami Kotoko was because he was powerful enough, ambitious enough, and awesome enough.

Especially if they are attacked by a group of people, Hong Kong Island has a ban on firearms. If international gangs come to surround and kill them, their strength and influence will be greatly weakened. This is an absolute advantage.

Especially since that's Nan Zheng's home ground.

Furthermore, given Hong Kong Island's current geographical advantages, it can perfectly cover the black gold route.

As long as you hide well, you have nothing to fear from being discovered.

Numerous advantages and benefits... This is why Kazuo Kusakari is so sincere and earnest.

The most important thing is that Nan Zheng is too powerful.

It's enough to make ordinary people look up to it for a lifetime.

Cooperating with such a strong person also aligns with the Bushido spirit of the island nation.

"That's interesting." Nan Zheng thought for a moment, then pointed and smiled:

"I agreed."

"I don't care how you negotiated, I only have one condition: I need at least 50% profit! If there are any problems, the profit can be increased to 70% or even 85%!"

"It doesn't make sense. You can acquire companies with a flick of your finger, and I, as the target, should be treated equally, right?"

“The fifth generation is a smart man. Do you think I’m right?” Nan Zheng countered.

This time, Kazuo Kusakari agreed without hesitation.

Procedures, customs, legal documents, ships... In reality, these are all minor matters, utterly insignificant in the face of absolute profits.

The important thing is that even if you earn the money, you still have to be alive to spend it.

If there isn't a strong main force blocking in front, how can you possibly make money peacefully and spend money happily?
Clearly, Kusakari Kazuo was a smart man who understood this principle and knew that Minami Kotoko's asking price was not exorbitant but rather reasonable.

Therefore, I readily agreed.

"Fifth Generation, then I wish us a pleasant collaboration." Nan Zheng then picked up a cup of tea, clinked glasses with Kusakari Kazuo, and drank it all in one gulp.

I'm in a very good mood too.

But Southeast Asia only has a few regions, with Indonesia being the largest oil-producing region, followed by Malaysia.

Of course, further up there is Vladivostok.

That was a region with extremely rich mineral resources, which remained undeveloped even in later generations.

The Russians have really gone to the extreme of giving up.

……

After the deal was struck, Kusakari Kazuo happily saw Minami off, his attitude becoming even more humble and respectful.

He doesn't look like the head of the Yamaguchi-gumi at all.

Seeing his father flattering someone like that, Kusakari Ryo simply took it as politeness towards Nan Zheng and said with envy, "Mr. Nan, I admire you very much because you have the ability to build your own empire."

"What your parents give you is your empire; what you build yourself is just a plane!" Nan Zheng sneered.

"Conquer the country? What's the use? It'll just exhaust you!"

"Instead of wasting time, you should be thinking about how to pick up girls and spend money, or how to keep Miss Hong Kong and celebrities as mistresses."

"These days, only a fool would be a rich kid and then start their own business."

Kusakari was taken aback, clearly not expecting Nanko to say that.

Kazuo Kusakari, however, burst into laughter.

The underlying meaning of this statement is to call Kusakari a fool, imply that Kusakari Kazuo is a failure, and that the Yamaguchi-gumi will definitely fall into his hands.

With an existing empire in hand, why would you think about how to conquer it?
Isn't this the kind of idiot Nan Zheng was talking about?

It's not that I'm afraid of the rich second generation squandering their family business, it's that I'm afraid of them starting their own businesses.

This statement is always timeless.

"Mr. Nan, if you have time, you can come here for tea again tomorrow."

"I'll wait for you," Kusakari Kazuo said again by the roadside after getting into the car.

Nan Zheng raised an eyebrow: "Sure, if you have time, we can chat."

“Then it’s settled.” Kazuo Kusakari said happily, “The Mizu Hotel in Kobe is my property. As long as Mr. Minami comes, all services will be free.”

"Damn it, do you think I need your little bit of money?" Nan Zheng scoffed, waving for Abu to drive.

However, Kazuo Kusakari was right; he didn't lack that little bit of money.

But he likes to get things for free!
Which man could resist getting something for free?
I can't refuse, I simply can't refuse.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Nan Zheng ordered two large breasts and two golden retrievers, and dragged them to the presidential suite, ready for a three-hundred-round battle.

Tian Yangsheng and the others also ordered one.

People can be very aggressive.

But if it's consistently severe, it means there's a mental illness, and if there's an illness, then it naturally needs to be treated.

There's no illness that a woman can't cure.

If there is a problem, it's that the uniforms aren't pretty enough and there aren't enough women.

A few more will do.

Tian Yangen pursed his lips and went for a massage.

Abu is the same.

One is of a different gender, the other is deeply affectionate.

We've been through thick and thin together.

(End of this chapter)