As he had expected, everything Yu Wenhua said was true . This sparkling star in the political circle did have a wise mind that most people didn’t have . He could tell what people’s desires were only using some vague clues .
Xiao Bing couldn’t argue and he didn’t want to because it was smarter to be honest with a wise person .
Xiao Bing eased himself into the chair and smiled, “So Uncle Yu, may I know the reason for this invitation?”
Yu Wenhua looked at Xiao Bing earnestly, “To be honest, I’m considering who should I choose to help . ”
Xiao Bing was surprised . He thought of all kinds of possibilities . He thought, most likely this man wanted to warn him not cause any trouble . But he had not expected that this political mogul would tell him in a serious tone that he was considering which one he should choose to help .
Xiao Bing had not expected that a Provincial Party Vice Secretary wanted to be involved in the underground world in this way . But he suddenly realized that Yu Wenhua might want to choose one to support?
Xiao Bing suddenly smiled . If that was the case, though Yu Wenhua might seem able to manipulate the underground world, actually he would not have such power .
Ever since Xiao Bing walked in, Yu Wenhua had been the dominating side because of his status . But now Xiao Bing believed that he finally had the initiative because he finally understood what Yu Wenhua planned to do .
Yu Wenhua’s eyes gleamed when he noticed the knowingly smile on Xiao Bing’s face . “Xiao Bing, you really are a clever man . ”
“Thanks . Since it’s a conversation between two smart people, can you just tell me your plans, Uncle Yu? You are the magistrate of this province . We all live under your protection and we should offer you our help when you ask for it . ”
Yu Wenhua nodded his head, “I’ll just make it very clear . I hate all of the underground gangs . If I was ten years younger, I would have rooted you out once and for all . ”
Looking at Yu Wenhua, Xiao Bing said, “I believe that!”
Yu Wenhua smiled . “But I’m becoming an old man now . The older a man is, the more questions he will think about . He won’t do things according to what he likes or dislikes . ”
Xiao Bing grinned, “So I should be lucky that you are over forty . ”
“Yeah!” Yu Wenhua guffawed first, then he turned stern . “I once hated underground rascals like you . But where there is light there will also be darkness . You are the darkness of the city . I can eliminate you or even Lord Long, but the darkness will always find its way back into this world . ”
Xiao Bing asked, “So what?”
“Hence, I want to choose one of you to offer my support . I don’t want the war between you and Lord Long to be a very long one . Many innocent people will die if the war won’t be over soon . You should know that even a small gang fight will involve many innocent people . That’s the last thing I ever want . ”
Xiao Bing sighed, “Uncle Yu, you are a good official . ”
“I’m just doing my duty . I can’t say if I am a good official or not, but I will try my best to protect the good people of this area . So I want this war to be over in a short time so that there will soon be a leader who can take control of the underground world of the three provinces in the north . By then, whether it’s you or Lord Long, there will be no commotion, which will make people feel safer . ”
Yu Wenhua paused for a moment and continued as he looked at Xiao Bing, “The reason why I contacted you first is that you were a soldier . You became what you are now because you were pushed into it by the situation around you . Many times, you were forced to do things you didn’t want to do . A good soldier always remembers that he fights for the interest of the common people . ”
“Besides, you and Yu Miao have become friends” From a personal perspective, it’s better to meet you first . ”
Yu Wenhua said, “Hence, personally and publicly, this is my reason for meeting you . Of course, before I make my decision, I need to talk to you . ”
Xiao Bing thought to himself, “Indeed this Yu Wenhua is a cunning old man . Since you won’t say it, I’ll say it for you . ”
Xiao Bing grinned, “There’s one thing Uncle Yu has left out . ”
Yu Wenhua asked, “What is it?”
“Compared with Lord Long, I’m smarter and more discreet when doing things . I never do things I deem inappropriate . But Lord Long is arrogant and arbitrary . If he becomes the lord of the underground world of the three provinces in the north, you might not be able to manipulate him, no matter how much power you hold . You can’t imagine the things he will do . This is the third point, am I right?”
Then Xiao Bing looked at Yu Wenhua with a smile playing at the corner of his face . Though Xiao Bing’s eyes seemed mild, Yu Wenhua felt that this man could not be led by the nose anymore, because he had sniffed out the weak spot in him .
He deemed Xiao Bing a very terrifying and mentally mature . However, just as Xiao Bing had said, though Yu Wenhua seemingly could choose the one he favored, actually he didn’t get to choose .
In an instant, Xiao Bing became the dominating side .
Yu Wenhua said gravely, “Xiao Bing, you are one of those underground gangs while I’m a government official . In other words, I’m the sheriff and you are the thief . We are supposed to be enemies . I can arrest you for illegally organizing underground gangs now if I want to . You will be imprisoned for at least a few years . Do you believe that?”
“I do!” Though Xiao Bing sounded serious, he was actually not afraid . He knew that Yu Wenhua threatened him for the initiative, which was something Xiao Bing was willing to give . What was important to Xiao Bing was to see if he could gain some advantage in it .
Yu Wenhua seemed satisfied . Then he said, “Good . Then I’ll just be straight with you . I don’t want to see many people get killed for it . I will support one to destroy another . But I merely mentioned your advantages before . Compared with Lord Long, you also have disadvantages . Do you know that?”
Xiao Bing became vigilant . He didn’t mention it because he thought Yu Wenhua didn’t notice it . It seemed that Yu Wenhua was truly an experienced politician who was not easy to fool, “Of course I have my weaknesses . For instance, I’m outnumbered by Lord Long . ”
“That’s right . ” Yu Wenhua sounded more satisfied . “If it was one month or even one week ago, I would never have invited you to dinner . Because Lord Long’s advantages were overwhelming . Won’t it be easier for me if I supported Lord Long rather than you? I want it to be quick, so I can’t choose the losing side . However, several days ago, Jidong Province was in chaos and now you are in control of it, which gave you more chances of winning . But even so, to most people, you will still lose this war . ”
“It’s because Lord Long has always been invincible . He never lost one battle . Besides, though I temporarily have Jidong Province, not every gang is willing to obey me . Moreover, during Lord Long’s travels, he made friends with several top masters, all of whom are now at his service . Hence, it’s reasonable for normal people to think that my failure is certain . ”
Yu Wenhua smiled contentedly, “It feels great to talk to a smart person . I’ll give you an opportunity to convince me . Tell me why you think you will be the winner . ”
Xiao Bing smiled confidently as if he’d won, “It’s I who succeeded in turning Lord Long against Zhuge Jiangnan . Two of Lord Long’s three sworn brothers were killed by me . Jidong Province belonged to Lord Long one week ago, and several days later, I made it mine without spilling blood . I only used the scheme of alienation . I spread the news that Lord Long killed his brother and his nephew . I just want you to know that I’m a smart man, as you have said . Not only will you find it a pleasure to talk to me, but you will also be surprised if you chose me . ”
The two looked at each other and suddenly they both laughed . Then Xiao Bing continued, “After I’ve dealt with the Long family, I will immediately bring peace to the underground world of the three northern provinces while trying not to get too many people involved . Then I will eliminate drugs . I won’t allow drug-dealers to exist in my territory by cooperating with the government on that matter . Uncle Yu, if you need anything on that, I’ll do my best to serve you . ”
Yu Wenhua fell silent for a while, seemingly wondering if Xiao Bing’s reasons were sufficient or not . But Xiao Bing’s eyes sparkled with confidence .
Finally, after quite a long silence, Yu Wenhua looked at Xiao Bing and said, “Tell me the time, the place and what I need to do . ”
The two both smiled after they looked at each other in silence . After Xiao Bing said something to Yu Wenhua, they both stood up and held each other’s hands tightly . “May we have a happy cooperation . ”
Then they sat down . Yu Wenhua pointed at the food on the table as he smiled, “Have a bite . Xiao Bing, the door of Harbin will always be open to you . ”
“No no no… I should probably not come here too often . ” There was a hint of wisdom in his smile, “It’s good for Uncle Liu . ”
Finally, Yu Wenhua was completely satisfied with Xiao Bing .
The leaders of the government and the underground gangs will soon start their collaboration .
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