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"If we are expelled by the Dongwen Association, people from Jiulong or Guandong Union should come to us soon and ask us to surrender and hand over the profits."

"If you don't agree, I'm afraid they will resort to force. We can't possibly compete with them."

"Lord Jue is very kind to us, and only asks us to hand over 20% of the profits. But the people from Kowloon or Kanto Union may not be so kind, and I'm afraid they will ask for at least half of it."

"The wool comes from the sheep - Lord Uesugi, you know, although our Huayue Group does some erotic business, it requires mutual consent and we don't force women into prostitution. We have the confidence because Lord Jue treats us kindly, so we have extra money and don't do things without limits."

"But if this place is controlled by other gangs, and if we don't meet the monthly payment standards they demand, we will suffer. Our brothers won't be able to live well, and the prostitutes in the store will also suffer!"

"Perhaps this inheritance will be lost in my hands!"

"Lord Uesugi, please ask the president for help! We in the Kagetsu Group have no second thoughts about the Touwen Society!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi waved his hand, signaling Kazuki Kyo to shut up, and then spoke to the somewhat confused Toufu Maki.

"Do you want to see this kind of result?"

"Your father was really far-sighted and left you many clean groups, such as the Huayue Group. But I didn't expect that many of those groups that could be of great use were on your purge list."

"Maki, where there is light there is shadow. In this world, there are some things that need to be done by someone."

"If you don't do it, someone else will. The flags on the top of Huayue Town may change, but the business inside will not change."

"If you don't care about this place and just take care of yourself, have you ever thought about what will happen to the people here?"

"Not to mention that those in the underworld will lose their shelter, their jobs, and their sources of income."

"Many women working in sex shops are forced to do so because they have incurred huge debts for various reasons."

"If you ask them to do odd jobs, they will never be able to pay off their debts. They will die in poverty, living a life worse than a dog."

"I've seen this kind of thing a lot."

Uesugi Kiyoshi let out a long sigh, his voice becoming more serious.

"Maki, you are now the head of a guild, and countless people are counting on you for food. Your words and deeds affect the vital interests and lives of many people."

"So, before you do anything, you must think carefully and make a decision after thinking it through."

"There is no regret medicine for some things you have done."

"Just like here, if you give up the Kagetsu Group, this place will be taken over by other yakuza, and even darker things will happen. Those prostitutes will be exploited and become tools for making money. Is this what you want to see?"

"Who will take on this responsibility?"

"You are the president of the Dongwen Association, but Dongwen is not just your Dongwen."

"Think about it."

Maki Toufumi understood what Uesugi Kiyoshi meant and nodded with a complicated expression.

"I see, sir. I was too anxious. I will go back and reflect on this."

"but."

Maki Touwen suddenly looked up and stared at Uesugi Kiyoshi with burning eyes, with a strange color in her eyes.

"Sir, you know a lot."

"Sir, how do you know that the girls in the sex shops are forced to fall into this situation because they have incurred huge debts due to various reasons?"

"Don't you come to places like this very often?"

"Well, Miss Xingzi will be sad if she knows about this."

This time it was Uesugi Kiyoshi's turn to be confused.

He was a little dumbfounded, his eyes were full of confusion.

The point is... this?

Chapter 153 The fish takes the bait

It was a little after five in the afternoon and the sky had become completely dark. The rain had become a little lighter but there was no sign of stopping.

In the Arakawa district, in a not-so-bustling izakaya, at a booth by the window, Uesugi Kiyoshi was sitting in a wheelchair. In front of him was a steaming hot beef bowl, with side dishes including golden fried tempura, a small dish of fried dumplings, and a dish of pickles presented by the kind-looking owner.

The boss, a middle-aged uncle in his forties or fifties who also worked as a chef, looked at Uesugi Kiyoshi with eyes full of pity and sympathy, as well as a hint of regret.

"Such a good boy, how come he became disabled?"

"Even so, his girlfriend still takes care of him. It's really touching!"

This is what Uesugi Kiyoshi read from his boss's eyes. He was too lazy to figure it out and just sat there quietly, staring at the rain outside the window in a daze.

Sitting opposite was Azuma Maki, with a cup of ice cream in front of her.

The dishes sold in this izakaya are quite diverse. I have seen izakayas selling beer and drinks before, but it is rare to see one selling ice cream.

In the whole afternoon, Uesugi Kiyoshi took Touwen Maki to visit the territory of the Kagetsu Group and the territories of several nearby yakuza organizations affiliated with the Touwen Association. It was the first time that Miss Touwen saw the living conditions of the lowest level of Yakuza.

Some are pitiful, some are hateful.

They wandered from Minato Ward all the way to Arakawa Ward, spanning half of Tokyo. When it was time for dinner, Uesugi Kiyoshi suggested finding a place to fill their stomachs first.

His appetite has increased a lot recently, and in terms of being a glutton, he can almost surpass Izumi Rin.

This little bit of food was just an appetizer, as Xingzi at home had prepared a sumptuous dinner for him.

On rainy days, the izakaya's business was average, with not many customers, only a few scattered tables of guests dining. The more conspicuous were two tables of young people - they were all dressed in a peculiar way, some like delinquents, but they were definitely not serious gangsters.

Regular gangsters don't wear strange clothes. If they are seen by the boss, they will be scolded. Unless they are extremely powerful and have outstanding abilities, they just wear black suits and have a buzz cut.

Uesugi Kiyoshi tasted the beef bowl in front of him and nodded secretly.

The taste is average, but the ingredients are good and the meat is of good quality. Compared with the price, it is a conscientious store.

He looked up and saw Touwen Maki absentmindedly fiddling with the ice cream in front of her, and asked casually, "What are you thinking about? Maki, you seem a little distracted."

In fact, Touwen Maki is still in shock from what she saw this afternoon. She used to think that gangs are bad and should be abolished, and that Touwenkai should change, should be exposed to the sun, and become a formal corporate company.

But what she saw and heard today and what Uesugi Kiyoshi said made her feel a lot.

Not only her, many people have no choice.

As a leader, you are responsible for the lives and property of your subordinates.

These are all unpleasant but honest advice.

However, she didn't want Uesugi Kiyoshi to see her original naive side. She tilted her head and thought about it seriously, and rarely showed a faint smile.

"I was thinking about the matter between Mr. and the lady from the brothel."

A mouthful of rice got stuck in Uesugi Kiyoshi's throat and almost choked him to death.

I just muddled through it in the afternoon, and it seems like it's never going to end.

Women are really strange creatures. Sometimes they are very forgetful, but sometimes they hold on to certain things.

He put down the spoon and raised his eyes with some helplessness.

Wiping his mouth, Uesugi Kiyoshi sighed.

"Well, it doesn't hurt to tell you about it. It's not a new story."

"You know, I used to live in Arakawa, a very cheap apartment with a mixed crowd of people."

"There was a woman who worked in this industry who lived across from me."

"She is from Kyushu. She owed money and came to Tokyo to seek her fortune. But the debt collectors were relentless. Her father's company went bankrupt and she was left with a huge debt. Her mother attempted suicide several times and is now in the hospital. The medical bills are another burden. She also has a younger sister who is in junior high school and she has to support her all by herself."

Uesugi Kiyoshi's expression was somewhat heavy.

"How can a 20-year-old girl who gave up the opportunity to go to college bear all this?"

"I had to work several jobs during the day and work as a hostess at night. The money I earned was used to pay off my debts, and my family was struggling to get by."

"The work in Kabukicho accounts for the bulk of her income."

"If she loses her job at the brothel, what will happen to her and her family? Should they starve to death?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi's question left Toufumi Maki speechless.

After a long silence, she asked softly.

"and after?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi stroked the armrest of the wheelchair, his eyes full of memories.

"Later? Then she moved away, and I don't know where she went."

"I admired her very much, even though I didn't even know her name. Unfortunately, I was a poor guy at the time and couldn't help her."

"About half a year ago, because of the nature of her work, some low-class thugs in the apartment often touched her and said dirty words to her. One day, they blocked the girl and used even more foul language."

"That forced smile and face full of grievance, I really can't stand it."

"I took action and taught those thugs a lesson. I used some heavy hands, which might have scared her. But she still thanked me politely and gave me a thank-you gift - some worthless Japanese confectionery, but I appreciated the kindness."

"Maybe they were afraid that the gangsters would hold a grudge against her and come to cause trouble for her, so they moved away not long after."

Uesugi Kiyoshi turned his head and looked at Toufu Maki.

“There are too many people like this.”

"Maki, there are many people who have done their best just to live in this world."

"So, they should no longer be regarded as prey by the spirits and gods, and their lives could be lost at any time, just because they were chosen as sacrifices - this is ridiculous."

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"Sorry, I lost my composure and got off topic."

Dong Wen Zhenxi pursed her lips, frowned, and whispered: "Sir, I can help her"

Uesugi Kiyoshi sneered and shook his head.

"You can't help them all. There are so many people like this. Dongwenhui is not a charity organization. We are a gang."

"Okay, these are just some old stories from the past. Since you are so curious, I will tell you about them. Let's eat. Go back and think about what the next step of the Dongwen Association should be."

Uesugi Kiyoshi retracted his gaze and focused on the food in front of him.

Just then, a noise broke out in the store.

Maki Touwen turned her head and saw that two tables of bad boys not far away seemed to be arguing.