Though the underworld indeed offers tempting profits, the risk involved is substantial—like living on the edge of a knife.
So...
Actually, Nangong Jin did want to pursue Di Jinxuan, and even if his feelings were genuine, he still disapproved.
After all, the business his family was involved in was high-risk.
But then again, if he didn't do it, someone else would always be there to take over and snatch away that piece of fat meat which no one would willingly give up.
In fact, he and Nangong Jin had some cooperation in smuggling behind the scenes, but he didn't tell Gu Qibao about this.
Anyway, Nangong Jin's wealth was undoubtedly considerable.
Moreover, these underworld businesses would always have a market, and there would always be people doing them; if he didn't, he would essentially be gifting money to others.
But there had to be someone who took the lead openly.
The Nangong Family got its start in the underworld, so naturally, it was them.
