I rely on talismans to seek longevity

At noon, the second floor of Tianxiang Building was already full of guests, all of whom were well-known figures in the county city. The leaders of the Yulong Gang, Axe Gang, Tianlang Gang, Tianwei Escort Agency and other forces were all sitting in front of a large round table in the middle.

Although the gangs themselves have their own conflicts, the one who hosted them today was the head of the Gu family. The Gu family is an aristocratic family in Suiyue City and has lived in Suiyue City for hundreds of years. It is said that their ancestors also produced great generals and were granted titles of nobility. The Sun family is just a large family that has grown up in recent decades. It is not an aristocratic family and has a weak foundation. However, it is said that a woman from the Sun family married a prince of the current dynasty and became his concubine, so they have temporarily stabilized their foothold in Suiyue City. However, they have always been at odds with the Gu family. The main reason is that the people behind the two families have different political positions in the court, so there is a fundamental conflict.

Just when everyone was discussing what happened today, Gu Dongfeng walked in, and the leaders of various forces greeted Gu Dongfeng one after another.

"Hello, Master Gu."

"Master Gu is still so young."

Gu Dongfeng bowed in return, and then asked everyone to sit down. He said slowly: "The main reason I called everyone here today is that I want to do a business with everyone. I know that everyone here has their own industry and business. Of course, some businesses are very unstable, so I want to set up a large chamber of commerce and invite you to invest, so that we can integrate all the advantageous resources and obtain more profits. For example, in the current grocery industry, there are shops here and there, which means that when buying things, you need to go to many places. Although there is Wanbao Pavilion, the things in Wanbao Pavilion have certain characteristics. I believe that everyone here also knows that the overall income last year has dropped sharply."

Long Yu, the director of the Yulong Gang, said: "It is true. Last year's income was significantly reduced. At first I thought it was just our gang."

Niu Dali, the leader of the Axe Gang, said loudly: "Master Gu, many of our gangs rely on protection fees to make a living. We don't know much about this business. But last year, for the same chassis, we collected less protection fees."

Everyone agreed that the overall income was less last year. Suddenly, there was a lot of noise. Gu Dongfeng stood up, pressed his hands together, and then said: "Please listen to me, everyone. I asked you to come here today because I hope to change the previous model. We must focus on related industries and build industry effects. For example, for a street of special snacks, we cannot collect protection fees. We should collect corresponding stall fees. After receiving the corresponding fees, we must set up corresponding guards to manage order. Another thing is to build a large shopping mall and learn the model of Wanbao Pavilion, so that our income can be stable and expand."

Ren Longyu thought for a while and said, "Well, I think the way of the Gu family master is very good. It breaks the traditional thinking and integrates all the advantages of everyone. I am willing to work with the Gu family master."

Immediately, several families expressed their intention to join the Gu family's alliance, and several people who were usually close to the Sun family said they would wait and see.

Then Gu Dongfeng said another thing: "My daughter was kidnapped on the street today, but she has returned safely. I hope that no one present here has been involved in this matter. Of course, if you have any clues, you can provide them to us. From what I know so far, it should be the work of the Nanshan Five Monsters."

Suddenly there was a lot of noise below.

"Damn, Miss Gu dares to kidnap me. I don't want to live anymore."

"How courageous."

Then Gu Dongfeng raised the glass in his hand and shouted: "I am very glad that you all came. Let's have a drink first. Even if the business fails, the friendship still exists."

Everyone raised their glasses and toasted Gu Dongfeng. Amidst the noisy discussions and finger-guessing games, everyone was having a great time at the banquet. Of course, everyone still had their own thoughts, but they all understood it tacitly.

The Gu family sent more and more people out to look for Luo Ling. Some people who were close to the Gu family and attended the banquet also got the news from the Gu family and searched the whole city for the traces of the Five Monsters of Nanshan.

Someone came to report in the afternoon that the Nanshan Five Monsters had been spotted in the impoverished area in the north of the city a few days ago. Gu Dongfeng immediately arranged for the shadow guards to search, but unfortunately there was no result.

Not long after, a servant of the Gu family received another message from the other party: "If you do it again, you will be killed."

The Gu family quickly called back the people who had been dispersed to search.

Gu Nanxin was walking around in the living room, very anxious. When she saw Gu Nantian coming in, she asked, "Brother, what happened? Did you find it?"

Gu Nantian shook his head helplessly: "The county town is too big. If they just find a yard to hide, it will be difficult for us to find them."

Gu Nanxin was suddenly stunned: "Brother, what did you just say?"

Gu Nantian repeated what he had just said.

Gu Nanxin suddenly said, "You can see if the Sun family has purchased any remote yards recently."

Gu Nantian thought about it and patted his head quickly: "Yeah, why didn't I think of it, let's find someone to find out."

Soon the inquiring person came back and said that the Sun family had bought four remote courtyards in one year. Gu Nantian quickly found Gu Dongfeng, who arranged for the shadow guard to check immediately. After a while, the shadow guard reported that the courtyard in the south of the city might be where they were holding people.

However, it was soon dusk. Gu Dongfeng arranged for several family elders to protect Gu Nantian in the transaction, and also arranged for a team of shadow guards to slowly surround the yard.