When the topic comes into regard to the security system, the southern district is indeed pale in comparison to the five main areas. Of course, multiple reasons are behind this, like investment, training, and management.
And within the armed forces, existed factions and sides that the personnel is choosing from, mainly decided by other's influence, benefit, and sweet promises.
One of the most significant sign is when the policemen are trying to capture the trio after Zhang Qin Feng disposed of Xiang Beiming. By getting a step ahead from another group of policemen, they might be able to crack a case related to this terrorism, hence the importance of having crucial witnesses in their capture.
If it wasn't due to Wu Chang Jian's arrival, they might be sitting in an office, accompanied by cups of bitter coffee.
No matter how it goes, nobody is willingly getting caged like an animal inside a room while getting auctioned and tossed around. And lucky for them, Wu Chang Jian's swift rescue allowed them to be treated like VIP and not a convict.
"Indeed. The police force is a big shame, after growing up in Changzhou for the last 20 years," Zhang Qin Feng tapped his finger on the armrest, seemingly unsatisfied with what he has seen.
"That's why the government willing to open the tender to reform the Southern District forces. We're aiming to adjust the policy of the security forces and apply multiple conjectures to create a force we're able to feel proud of." Wu Chang Jian sighed. But he continued as getting the support from Zhang Qin Feng, and Brilliant Tiger Gate Gang might be beneficial to him.
"Wait. The Guang-Hu-Men is just street gangsters. Handling the safety of the public in the Southern District might be a rough run for us," Yue Qiang speaks. It is indeed challenging for gangsters to suddenly turned into a part of a highly trained, disciplined security force.
"Mr. Yue Qiang, disciplined, or undisciplined is just just a matter of viewpoint. Can the act of Guang-Hu-Men treating people as equals counted as disciplined? Or can the act of police taking bribes accounted as indisciplined?"
"So gangs taking protection fee is extortion, but police taking bribes is acceptable? I don't see the world like this. Both sides are wrong, but at the same time, they're not correct either." Wu Chang Jian's view on this matter is different from regular people.
Even himself accepted Zhang Qin Feng's tribute of 25 pieces of gold to speak on behalf of the East Coast Mining Company. So if he's condemning the police department's act of accepting a bribe, won't that means he's lifting a heavy rock just for the sake of hitting on his own leg?
And like him, Zhang Qin Feng is someone with a different point of view on all these problems. As a person living in two different dimensions, the Modern World teaches him about a square, equal system. While at the same time, the Apocalypse World taught him the importance of Identity, Power, and Rights.
If one looked at them using a different point of view, Zhang Qin Feng and Wu Chang Jian belonged to the same kind of people.
The conversation made Yue Qiang and Yue Han felt they're excluded from the two powerhouses. Wu Chang Jian, who's capable of turning the rain on and off, and Zhang Qin Feng, with his mysterious background and cultivation of an Internal Jing Level martial artist.
In fact, they felt suffocating when sitting around the two. When it comes to the pressure of a ruler, the two of them are giving out a dangerous vibe as they continued.
Yue Qiang suddenly remembered something.
Although Xiang Beiming turned into a monster, he's still a human life after all. And even after knowing it, Zhang Qin Feng slaughters him like a dog.
"Mr. Wu, how about you tell me what you have and what you need from us," Zhang Qin Feng suggested. There's no point for them to dilly-dally on the conversation.
"I want your support. Guang-Hu-Men's manpower and Changzhou Qingfeng's investment. This will be a long-run project that continuously injects profit to three of us." Wu Chang Jian brought the matter of profit out to the discussion table.
"In my opinion, you're more interested in the technology Changzhou Qingfeng has. Did you think I will not notice my surroundings when I'm fighting?" Zhang Qin Feng chuckled. He noticed Wu Chang Jian's arrival from the start until he approached them.
"I have no reason to deny this. And that is also my reason to put the Changzhou Qingfeng as a standalone party." Wu Chang Jian admitted without feeling flustered. It's like he expects Zhang Qin Feng to catch this weak point he purposely shown.
"That's amazing. I think we have something in common that brings us together." Zhang Qin Feng raised his wine glass and put it close to Wu Chang Jian.
"Ding!" their glass knocked once on the same height, which means utmost respect given by the host to the guest.
"Changzhou Qingfeng agrees with this proposal." Zhang Qin Feng rested the glass on his armrest, allowing the family servant to refill it to the brim.
"The Brilliant Tiger Gate Gang has no reason to reject this! We'll agree to participate in this project!" Yue Qiang and Yue Han also raised their wine glasses up.
"Ding!" they laughed. From today onwards, Wu Chang Jian, Guang-Hu-Men, and Zhang Qin Feng's Changzhou Qingfeng are going to be a family.
Luo Qing appeared only after their discussion ended like it was preplanned by the Wu Family Servants. With the venue moved to the dining room, they enjoyed a night of good wine, music, and food.
Although this was the first time for Zhang Qin Feng and Luo Qing, they managed to control their excitement until the end of the dinner. Unfortunately, Luo Qing's parents called, and she had to return home immediately.
Wu Chang Jian offered a chauffeur to sent her home safely. With the Wu Family Car personally escorting her home, Zhang Qin Feng can be at ease to continue with their discussion.
"I'll leave first. Take care, and don't drink too much." Luo Qing gives Zhang Qin Feng a tight hug before she left with a flustered face.
"So, shall we continue with where we left just now?" Wu Chang Jian suggested that they should continue their conversation on the upper floors. When they finally stopped on the seventh floor, the guests are surprised by the extravagant sky-viewing expansion bar.
"Now, I'm jealous. How much I wish my designer can design something like this at my small mansion," Yue Han complained. He owns a 6,000 square feet mansion with close to nine rooms, but pale in comparison to the Zhuque Xia-Gong.
"If elder brother Han don't mind, I'll get our designer over tomorrow morning to meet you," Wu Chang Jian smiled. He also extends an offer to Yue Han if he's really interested in renovating his home.
After the four of them were seated comfortably, Wu Chang Jian ordered the servants to leave. A record player is on, but what was on playing is a low-frequency resonance that muffled all their conversation from getting recorded.
"Let me start first," Wu Chang Jian placed both hands on his thigh as he started the discussion.
"We caught a few of the terrorist attacking our family building. From the information, this attack has a link with one of the five families and the Templar Church."
"And let me be honest with you. My suspicion is towards the Tang Family from the eastern district. If you have any business dealing with them, we'll stop right here. It's your call," Wu Chang Jian brought up the first issue up to the table, waiting to see what kind of decision they'll make.
He needed to know where Zhang Qin Feng, Yue Qiang, and Yue Han stands.
The three looked at each other before they all agreed to reply to Wu Chang Jian.
"We're not with the Tang Family." Yue Qiang answered.
"Great. Let's continue," Wu Chang Jian's facial expression changed. He became more confident in dealing with this.