Underworld: Starting with conquering countless lustful beauties

"Don't be too happy yet."

Chen Feng interrupted him, "We have to hand over 50% of the profits to Ninth Master every month."

"Fifty percent?"

Er Gou's face fell. "Doesn't that mean we worked for nothing?"

"What a load of crap."

Chen Feng sneered, "Even if Mad Dog Qiang's mess were only half intact, he'd still be making more money than we are now. Besides, his businesses are all terribly run; with a little reorganization, his profits could easily double."

Dazhuang pondered for a moment, then suddenly spoke:

"Brother Feng, what's going on with Tie Tou?"

"Iron Head..." Chen Feng's eyes flickered. "Make him my deputy, and have him manage a few unimportant territories for me. But keep a close eye on him; he just killed our boss, so he's a bit twisted. We can't let him get arrogant."

"clear."

The car drove through the bustling streets, with shops and crowds rushing past on both sides.

Chen Feng looked out the window, lost in thought.

When Ninth Master put Mad Dog Qiang's territory in his hands, it was ostensibly a sign of giving him an important position, but in reality, it was also a test for him.

A 50% profit margin is both a constraint and a red line.

Only after he has paid the full amount will Ninth Master truly trust him.

A 40% target a year from now is something he must strive for.

To secure this position, Ninth Master's trust alone is not enough.

He needs strength, manpower, and to truly take control of this territory.

......

That afternoon, at Fenghua Battlefield.

Chen Feng convened a meeting with all core personnel.

Monkey, Er Gou, Da Zhuang, and several other minor leaders were all crammed into the small office.

The office was filled with smoke, and everyone still had the afterglow of hearing the news on their faces. Their eyes were full of anticipation, and they whispered among themselves from time to time.

Chen Feng sat in the main seat, not speaking immediately, but picking up the teacup on the table and slowly taking a sip.

Only when the office gradually quieted down and all eyes were on him did he put down his teacup and slowly begin to speak:

"As you all probably know, from today onwards, Mad Dog Qiang's territory is under our control."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a low gasp of surprise erupted in the office.

"Really! Now we've truly stood up!"

"From now on, the southern part of the city will be ours!"

Chen Feng raised his hand and pressed down, and the office instantly returned to silence.

He swept his gaze across the crowd, his tone serious:

"Don't get too excited yet. I know everyone's excited, but I need to be upfront about this: this territory isn't easy to take over. Mad Dog Qiang's old gang, the messy accounts, the hidden debts—it's all trouble. One wrong move and we'll be in deep trouble."

The smiles on everyone's faces gradually faded as they realized the seriousness of the situation.

The monkey pushed up its glasses and said:

"Brother Feng is right. Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory. We know nothing about Mad Dog Qiang's businesses right now; blindly taking over will only cause trouble."

"That's right."

Chen Feng gave Monkey an approving look and continued, "So, the core task for the next few days is to gather information. I need you to split up and investigate every establishment, every account, and every person left behind by Mad Dog Qiang."

He paused, then took out a black ledger from the drawer—a preliminary inventory record that the monkey had hastily compiled overnight—and pushed it to the center of the table:

"The monkey has already done a preliminary analysis overnight. Let me give you a general overview so you can follow up later."

Chen Feng opened the ledger and ran his finger across the pages:

"The first sector is the entertainment industry. This includes the 'Nightfall' nightclub, a bathhouse, and six arcades and billiard halls near three vocational schools. These establishments have ample cash flow, but the staff is diverse, especially the manager of 'Nightfall,' who is Mad Dog Qiang's brother-in-law. He wields real power, so be extra careful when following up and avoid direct confrontation with him."

"The second area is the physical industry, which is also our old business. Two quarries, one concrete mixing plant, and two building materials wholesale stalls. This is a lucrative area, but the competition is fierce. We need to understand the raw material channels, the contractors we cooperate with, and the situation of the workers, and see if there are any hidden dangers such as unpaid wages."

"The third area is the gray area. There are three underground casinos, two loan sharking outlets, and some scattered rental businesses. These areas are the most murky and have the most messy accounts. We also need to be careful to see if other forces are involved. We must be discreet when following up and not alert them."

After speaking, Chen Feng closed the ledger and looked at everyone with piercing eyes:

"Now, I'll arrange for someone to follow up."

"Ma San".

"arrive!"

Ma San immediately stood up straight, his eyes gleaming.

"You have extensive connections on the street, knowing all sorts of people. Take two people with you to follow up on the entertainment industry, focusing on understanding the personnel composition and daily operations, especially the background of that manager at 'Nightfall'."

"Don't worry, Brother Feng, I guarantee I'll get to the bottom of things and won't cause any trouble."

"Remember, gather information first, then take action."

Chen Feng specifically instructed, "If Mad Dog Qiang is still using those tactics of forcing women into prostitution, quietly write them down first. Don't stop him on the spot; we'll handle it together later."

"clear!"

"Er Gou"

"exist!"

Er Gou puffed out his chest, his eyes full of anticipation.

Chen Feng turned to Er Gou, "You're familiar with the building materials industry. Take two people and follow up on the physical industry. Focus on checking the equipment, raw material supply, and debt issues. Talk to the contractors and see if they have any objections to changing bosses."

Er Gou patted his chest and replied:

"No problem, Brother Feng! I know this line of work well, I guarantee I'll investigate thoroughly!"

"monkey"

"Brother Feng."

Finally, Chen Feng looked at Monkey and said, "You're meticulous and knowledgeable about accounts. Take two people and follow up on the gray-area industries. Focus on checking the accounts, clarifying the debts and receivables, and also the scope and targets of those rental businesses. Find out all the hidden risks."

The monkey adjusted its glasses and nodded solemnly:

"Don't worry, Brother Feng, I'll sort out the accounts and connections and give you a detailed list."

Chen Feng looked at everyone with satisfaction:

"Everyone, remember, following up and assessing the situation is the first and most crucial step in taking over the territory. If you encounter any problems you can't solve, report them immediately and don't make decisions on your own. Once we have a clear understanding of the situation, I will formally assign tasks to everyone."

"clear!"

The crowd responded in unison, their voices filled with determination.

The atmosphere in the office was no longer one of blind excitement, but rather one of composure and drive.

Everyone knew that the subsequent preliminary investigation would be the starting point for them to truly establish themselves in Nancheng.

......

After assigning tasks, Chen Feng stood up, walked to the window, and pulled open the heavy curtains.

The midday sun instantly flooded the entire office, dispelling the gloom and smoke.

"Dazhuang".

"exist."

Da Zhuang, who had been standing silently at the door, responded in a deep voice.

"You don't need to worry about the business."

Chen Feng turned around, standing backlit, his figure appearing exceptionally tall. "You're in charge of building a real security team. Pick the best fighters from among our brothers, and recruit a group of veterans. I want this team to be a sword hanging over everyone's heads. Anyone who dares to cause trouble in our territory will face the consequences."

"yes!"

Chen Feng surveyed the crowd, naturally exuding the aura of a superior:

"We have the territory, the people, and the money will follow. Now, it's up to you all to see what you can do. Meeting adjourned!"