Chapter Fourteen: Shen Guodong’s Solution

Leave the house!

Shen Guodong's expression changed instantly.

Although Liu Yueyu claimed there was nothing wrong, he could see the red swelling on her body and a torn hole in her trousers.

As a man, if you cannot protect your woman, what meaning does life hold in this world?

That was something Shen Guodong absolutely could not tolerate!

Immediately, a chill crept over his face.

From the moment Scar laid hands on Liu Yueyu, that man’s fate no longer belonged to him—it now belonged to Shen Guodong.

Good Days Dance Hall!

It was a disco.

In this era, disco was still all the rage. Many who worked all day liked to unwind here; with limited entertainment options, disco was a popular choice.

It didn’t require much investment!

Only a phonograph was needed.

This disco was funded by Scar’s boss, Bald Brother.

Shen Guodong strode straight inside.

At once, a bald hooligan stepped forward. “What are you here for? If you want to have fun, stay outside—inside is Bald Brother’s private territory. No entry allowed. If you don’t want to die, get lost!”

Other hooligans soon surrounded him.

All of them were bald.

Bald Brother’s hair loss was involuntary, but these men clearly shaved their heads to please him!

“I’m here to discuss business with Bald Brother. Please let him know.” Shen Guodong knew that if he went straight to Scar, he would be dismissed. He needed only to convince Bald Brother, to show his worth, and he could draw him into his own camp.

It was inevitable.

Then, crushing Scar would be a matter of moments.

“You want to do business with Bald Brother? How much money did you bring? Don’t just talk!” The hooligan looked at Shen Guodong with disdain. This guy didn’t look like he had money, yet he talked of business. Who was he fooling?

Bald Brother wasn’t someone you could just see.

If it were that easy, anyone could come up with an excuse to meet him. What did they take him for?

“Money? I don’t have much, but let Bald Brother know that only I can help him with what he wants to do. Go relay my message—if Bald Brother isn’t satisfied, you can do whatever you want with me.”

Shen Guodong spoke calmly.

“Stop pretending! Bald Brother needs your help? Who do you think you are!”

“That’s right! Saying things like that, you must be joking. Who do you think you are?”

“Tsk, tsk, not your average clown.”

The hooligans laughed, paying Shen Guodong no mind.

But as they moved to chase him off, their commotion attracted attention from inside.

“What’s going on? All this racket—if Bald Brother gets angry, none of you will be spared!” A crew-cut youth came out, irritated.

“Brother Wang!”

This young man’s status was clearly higher.

The hooligans greeted him respectfully. “This guy said he wants to see the boss; we were kicking him out!”

“Throw him out,” Wang frowned. “Keep it quiet—you know Bald Brother’s temper.”

Just as Wang was about to leave, Shen Guodong spoke up, “Brother, please let Bald Brother know Shen Guodong wants to see him. Just say what I tell you—Bald Brother will definitely meet me! He wants to go straight, and I can help him.”

As Bald Brother’s trusted aide, Wang naturally knew his boss’s intentions.

The nation was cracking down on crime.

This business was under tight scrutiny; even if one managed to keep going, profits were no longer easily made.

The risks far outweighed the rewards.

Bald Brother had built up some capital—he surely didn’t want to stay in this line any longer. If he could successfully go straight, he wouldn’t have to live in constant fear.

His wealth was enough for a lifetime of ease.

“You wait here. I’ll ask Bald Brother.”

Wang cast Shen Guodong a deep look. This kid was unusual—how did he know what Bald Brother had confided only to a handful of close aides? Where had he learned such a secret?

He recalled Bald Brother had only mentioned it to a few confidants.

Shen Guodong hadn’t heard such words from anyone.

His judgment came entirely from the current climate and the experience of his previous life.

In recent years, the crackdown had been at its peak.

Many big bosses in the underworld had fallen.

Bald Brother was an exception.

He hadn’t been caught, but after so many years in the business, Shen Guodong was convinced he would rather be a legitimate businessman than stay in the trade.

Who doesn’t like steady money?

What Shen Guodong could offer Bald Brother was not just a chance to go straight, but even more wealth than he could earn in his current business. Of course, Shen himself was only starting out, and would need Bald Brother’s support.

This would speed up his own rise—both sides getting what they wanted, mutual benefit.

Shen Guodong was confident that Bald Brother would believe him.

Not long after, Crew-cut Wang returned and gestured for Shen Guodong to follow. Shen strode inside.

He entered a large private room, about a hundred square meters.

A middle-aged bald man sat before the tea table, quietly brewing tea.

His face was fierce—clearly not a kind man. A knife scar on his bald head spoke of past battles; he was a hard man indeed.

“Bald Brother, I am Shen Guodong.”

Shen Guodong greeted him.

“Sit.”

Bald Brother pointed to the seat across from him, showing unexpected interest.

Despite his fierce appearance, Bald Brother did not feel overly intimidating; he was, in fact, relatively amiable.

Shen Guodong sat down.

Bald Brother poured him a cup of tea.

“Tell me, how did you know I wanted to go straight? Don’t try to fool me, or the consequences will be dire!” Bald Brother continued.

Shen Guodong smiled lightly. Clearly, first impressions were unreliable—who would expect a figure of his stature to be simple?

“I guessed. Simply put, I analyzed the current situation.”

Shen Guodong replied calmly.

With one sentence, he captured Bald Brother’s interest.