Dragon Head Supreme Chapter 137
Chapter 137: Diving into the Murky Waters
Hearing Chen Xue Wen’s words, everyone’s expressions changed drastically.
Wang Zhen Dong widened his eyes, realizing that it made perfect sense. Those twenty-plus projects were all under someone’s control. If Chen Xue Wen were to take over them, as per Boss Hu’s suggestion, wouldn’t that mean directly competing with those in charge?
Each project represented the interest of a different faction within Peaceful City. If Chen Xue Wen took them all, he’d be making enemies of more than half the city’s underground forces.
Li Er Yong spat on the ground and cursed, “Damn it! That old dog Hu is really devious!”
“He’s treating us like pawns in his game!”
Chen Xue Wen sneered, “That old dog isn’t just using us as pawns—he’s also playing a cunning hand to profit from this.”
Lai Hou was intrigued. “Profit? How so?”
Chen Xue Wen explained, “Didn’t he say he invested over two hundred million, yet his annual return is only a little over two million?”
“He wants me to take over, claiming he’ll only take thirty percent of the profits.”
“But think about it—these twenty-plus projects generate an annual profit of around fifty million.”
“Thirty percent of that is fifteen million.”
“He used to make only two million, but now he’d be taking fifteen million. Isn’t that a huge gain for him?”
The realization dawned on everyone.
Lai Hou cursed, “Damn! That old dog is a real fox!”
“He wants us to do the dirty work, while he makes more money, and we’re left to take all the heat.”
“Fucking shameless!”
Wang Zhen Dong looked embarrassed. “Brother Wen, now I understand why you turned him down.”
“I never thought this old bastard could be so sinister.”
“Brother Wen, as expected, you’re the wise one! You saw through his tricks right away!”
Chen Xue Wen chuckled and patted his shoulder. “Dong, you’re still too naïve. Compared to those old foxes who’ve been doing business for years, you have a long way to go.”
“In the future, when you encounter situations like this, always be more cautious.”
“If you don’t see the full picture right away, don’t rush to make a decision. Think it through first, or you might end up as someone else’s pawn without even knowing it.”
Wang Zhen Dong nodded firmly. “Brother Wen, I got it!”
Lai Hou smirked. “Honestly, that old fox Hu only has these small tricks up his sleeve.”
“If he was truly capable, why would he be getting trampled by others?”
Chen Xue Wen shook his head slightly. “Boss Hu’s situation might not be that simple.”
“With his wealth, forming his own faction shouldn’t be hard.”
“Gaining favor with powerful figures shouldn’t be difficult either.”
“But if he’s ended up like this, there’s definitely more to it than meets the eye.”
“Forget about him for now. Our priority is settling the situation with Electronic Dynasty.”
Turning to Lai Hou, Chen Xue Wen said, “Monkey, there’s something I need you to take care of tonight.”
Lai Hou immediately straightened up. “Brother Wen, just say the word! I’ll handle it!”
Chen Xue Wen nodded in approval before addressing the others. “These next few days, I need you to find some trustworthy people to gather intel.”
“The main focus is on Uncle Quan. I want to know who’s backing him and who dares to interfere with Electronic Dynasty.”
Li Er Yong and the others nodded without hesitation. “Got it!”
At ten in the evening, the patrons of the two arcades finally departed.
Lai Hou locked the doors and, together with Li Er Yong, Li Tie Zhu, and the others, took the day’s earnings and deposited them into Chen Xue Wen’s account through the ATM. The daily revenue of the arcades had soared, pulling in tens of thousands each day. If they didn’t store the cash safely, they’d undoubtedly attract thieves.
After securing the money, Lai Hou called Chen Xue Wen.
Before long, Chen Xue Wen arrived on a motorcycle.
“Brother Wen, what’s the move?” Wang Zhen Dong quickly asked. “Do you need us to help?”
Chen Xue Wen waved his hand. “No need. Hou alone will do. You all head back and rest.”
Lai Hou hopped onto the motorcycle, and Chen Xue Wen rode through the streets, stopping outside Peaceful City’s Third Hospital.
Lai Hou looked up at the hospital’s sign, puzzled. “Brother Wen, what are we doing here?” He glanced at Chen Xue Wen’s lower body and chuckled. “You’re not here for surgery, are you?”
Chen Xue Wen’s face darkened. “Get lost!” he snapped. “We’re here on business.”
Lai Hou was even more confused. “What kind of business could we have here?”
Chen Xue Wen explained, “In the basement of this place is the forensic department. All autopsies and forensic examinations in Peaceful City are conducted here. The Law Enforcement Team stores bodies here when investigations are needed.”
Lai Hou sucked in a cold breath. “Brother Wen, what… what exactly do you need me to do?”
Chen Xue Wen shot him a look. “Relax. I just need you to press a fingerprint.”
He pulled an A4 sheet from his pocket and handed it over.
Lai Hou took one look and froze. “A transfer contract? Wait, this is for Electronic Dynasty? Where did this come from?”
“I had someone draft it just now,” Chen Xue Wen said casually.
Lai Hou was baffled. “But didn’t Electronic Dynasty already get transferred to Uncle Quan? What’s the point of this?”
Chen Xue Wen smirked. “Electronic Dynasty was originally a joint venture between Snake and Boss Hu. Snake had a stake in it. Boss Hu only sold his portion—he had no right to handle Snake’s share.”
Pointing at the hospital, he continued, “Snake’s body is still inside. All you have to do is find it and press his fingerprint onto this contract. That way, I can claim that Snake transferred his shares to me.”
He tapped the space where a signature had already been written.
Lai Hou hesitated. “Brother Wen, he’s dead. What’s the point of getting his fingerprint? Will anyone even acknowledge this contract?”
Chen Xue Wen chuckled. “Even if Snake were alive, do you think he’d willingly sign? I don’t need anyone to accept the contract—I just need to have it. With this document, we can legally step into Electronic Dynasty and take part in its management. Got it?”
Lai Hou scratched his head. “Is this really necessary?”
“Of course it is,” Chen Xue Wen said firmly. “Without this contract, if we interfere in Electronic Dynasty, Uncle Quan only needs to call the police, and the Law Enforcement Team will kick us out without him lifting a finger. But with this contract… well, then we’re managing it legitimately. They can’t just throw us out.”
Lai Hou suddenly understood but still whispered, “But Brother Wen, won’t people doubt the contract since Snake is already dead?”
Chen Xue Wen grinned. “That’s exactly why it works. There’s no one left to deny its authenticity. The fingerprint is Snake’s, and the date will say it was signed five days ago. By the time they try to verify it, he’ll be long gone—no way to contest it. Even if they take it to court, they’ll be stuck in legal battles for months, maybe longer.”
Patting Lai Hou on the shoulder, he added in a low voice, “I don’t need them to recognize the contract. I just need to stir the waters. Once everything’s muddled, we can fish in troubled waters.”
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