Chapter 2178 — An Liwen's Latest Plan
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"Oh, good." An Mingyue took the ledger and flipped through it. When he finished, he was fairly satisfied. "Not bad—over three million in a single month. It seems you've been working hard."
"Heh heh, compared to Brother Wen, I'm nowhere close. The speed at which Brother Wen rakes in money—now that's something. I'm just a small fish next to a whale!" Li Biaohan said modestly. In truth, his contribution of earnings was already quite substantial.
He relied on strong-arming purchases and sales at the schools, collecting a little protection money here and there. To pull in over three million a month was no small figure. Of course, it didn't come from a single university—University City held dozens of them, and the boxing clubs at every one had already fallen under Li Biaohan's control, all running the same basic racket.
One university alone could never have produced that kind of income.
"Very good. Keep it up. I'll mention your contributions to the branch leader," An Liwen said with a nod. "That said, you're still a bit timid. You ought to be bolder!"
"Bolder? What do you mean?" Li Biaohan was slightly taken aback.
"Heh heh, every school has its rich kids, doesn't it? Investigate them thoroughly, every last one. When you're done, I'll send a few men to help you. Once you've identified them, my people will handle the kidnapping. One good job like that could be worth several months of your income!" An Liwen said.
"Brother Wen is wise!" Li Biaohan was stunned. He had genuinely never considered such a thing before. For one, the men under him could manage a bit of extortion and blackmail, but kidnapping was beyond their nerve. And with so many mouths around, one slip and the whole thing would blow up in their faces.
But things were different now. With An Liwen's backing and men pulled directly from the Fire Wolf Gang to assist, the operation would be all but guaranteed—no risk at all, and the payoff would be high. All he had to do was find out who had money and provide a few leads on the students.
"Good, I like your character. No dawdling, no looking over your shoulder—you're a man cut out for big things!" An Liwen was pleased with Li Biaohan's response. What he feared most were cowards who dreaded the wolf ahead and the tiger behind; how could such men ever accomplish anything?
The Fire Wolf Gang had always been a gang that took the crooked path and walked the blade's edge, blacker even than the ordinary underworld organizations. If they didn't do this sort of business, how would they ever make money?
"But Brother Wen, this can't be exposed, can it? If it gets out... doing a job or two is one thing, but over time it'll get harder and harder..." Li Biaohan said after a moment's hesitation.
"It won't be. Even if the men I send are caught, they won't breathe a word. Rest easy," An Liwen said with a faint smile, utterly unconcerned.
"Mm, I trust Brother Wen!" Li Biaohan said. "By the way, Brother Wen, Uncle An—if you're free tonight, I've arranged..."