Chapter 773
As Nie Yan passed through the crowd of people, the familiar setting caused his heart to palpitate .
An indescribable sorrow welled up within him .
Visions of the past flashed before his eyes . It was precisely in this neon-filled world that he saw Tang Yao’s cold corpse sprawled out on the floor . The painful memories tugged at his mind, but only served to steel his resolve .
No matter what, Nie Yan wouldn’t sit back and resign himself to fate this time around . He wouldn’t allow the tragedies of his past life to repeat themselves .
Nie Yan calmed himself down and walked up the stairs to the top floor . He quickly found room 88 and walked in .
Someone was already waiting for Nie Yan inside . Seeing him enter, Wei Kai immediately stood up .
“Young Master Nie,” Wei Kai respectfully greeted .
“Mhm . ” Nie Yan nodded, before glancing at the entrance .
Wei Kai hurriedly closed the door . “Don’t worry . I’ve made it clear to the staff that no one is to disturb us . ”
Nie Yan sat down on the sofa . “Sit,” he said, looking over Wei Kai . Though his overall appearance hadn’t changed much since they last met just over a year ago, he did grow out a scraggly beard and seemed to give off a more mature impression .
Wei Kai hesitated for a moment before sitting down on the sofa across from Nie Yan .
Nie Yan took a glass of whiskey from the table and downed it in one gulp . He laid back on the sofa, crossing one leg over the other, and asked, “So, why are you looking for me?”
Wei Kai gulped, He forcefully calmed himself down . He knew this one moment would decide his fate . Rubbing his hands, he started, “Young Master Nie, it’s like this, I’d like to ask you to take us in . Me and my 1,000 brothers . I can vouch for all of them, they’re outstanding men who will definitely be useful to you . Plus, we have a pretty decent influence in Ninjiang . ”
Wei Kai had seen his fair share of death . But in front of Nie Yan, he had a hard time keeping his calm . It still puzzled him . A year ago, Nie Yan was just some scrawny little brat who was fun to bully . But now, when facing the same person, he felt an ineffable pressure . He couldn’t explain it .
Nie Yan shook his head . “I have no interest in Ninjiang . I also don’t have any desire to poke my nose into the underworld . ”
Wei Kai raised his head and stared at Nie Yan with a vacant expression . Then, why did Nie Yan have Tang Yao keep in touch with him?
Most recently, as his gang expanded, the pressure Wei Kai faced from the outside increased greatly . He needed a powerful backer to rely on, and fast . Nie Yan was undoubtedly the most suitable choice . Just a little effort from World Bloc, and all their obstacles would vanish .
Wei Kai believed Nie Yan was interested in what he could offer . So, he didn’t expect this reply .
Nie Yan understood places like Ninjiang were quite chaotic, no different from a slum . The underground scene there was too volatile and couldn’t be controlled by anyone . For Wei Kai to have to risen to his position given his young age proved he had some ability . However, he filled a position, nothing more . If he weren’t there, someone else would fill his place .
“Young Master Nie… If there’s anything you need me to do, please give me your instructions,” Wei Kai said respectfully . Seeing Nie Yan’s indifferent expression, he had no idea what to say .
“If I need you for anything, I’ll naturally get in touch with you . I’ll provide you with funding to help your organization grow . Let’s say I’ll keep supporting you . However, I have a few conditions . Human trafficking and sex work are off the table, and no innocent and unaffiliated parties are allowed to be harmed . If you do any of that and something happens, I won’t protect you . A rumour of you breaking these terms is all it takes, and I’ll immediately cut you off and make sure you learn the consequences,” Nie Yan coldly said . “I’ve never met a person called Wei Kai in my life, and you’ve never met Nie Yan . Do we understand each other?”
Wei Kai was a smart person . He immediately agreed . “We do . ” Nie Yan wanted to have no relationship with him .
After getting his point across, Nie Yan didn’t say anything else . Wei Kai had joined under his banner . He didn’t know when Wei Kai would be of any use, but keeping him close by wouldn’t hurt . Of course, this was only a business arrangement . It’d be far more difficult to get Wei Kai to become completely obedient .
Nie Yan decided to bring Wei Kai under his umbrella, having him handle the matters in Ninjiang and start expanding his operations to Huahai . With World Bloc’s financial backing, there should be no hiccups . As long as they didn’t openly flout the law, as time passed, they would slowly become a powerful asset to him, able to do things he couldn’t do personally .
After chatting for a while, Nie Yan got up . “We won’t meet again . Tang Yao will contact you when I need you . I’ll be taking my leave . ”
“Alright . Take care, Young Master Nie . ” Wei Kai stood up and followed Nie Yan to the door .
“You can leave in 30 minutes,” Nie Yan said . He opened the door and left . As he walked away, he took out his phone and rang up Bayonet .
After Nie Yan left, Wei Kai sat back down on the sofa . He carefully replayed the conversation they had in his head . Nie Yan did indeed have powerful influence . The pressure he felt earlier was probably due to their difference in status . However, to think that would be enough to control him would be too naive . From his perspective, Nie Yan was simply a springboard for him to use . His real goal wasn’t merely to be the leader of a bunch of gangsters .
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