Hong Kong Variety Show: From Little Brother to Big Boss

As the sound of the door opening was heard, Luotuo immediately saw Liu Xu following behind Smiling Tiger. He stood up enthusiastically, patted his shoulder and pointed to the empty space on the right.

"Hahaha, please take a seat. The other protagonist of this negotiation that I have carefully prepared is already in place and is waiting for you!" Camel's words were full of sincerity and expectation.

Under the enthusiastic guidance of the camel, Liu Xu slowly sat down.

With a hint of apology in his tone, he clasped his fists and gestured to Luotuo, "I'm sorry, Mr. Luo. There was a traffic jam on the road, which delayed me a little."

Upon hearing this, Luotuo waved his hands hastily. The smile on his face did not diminish at all, but became even warmer: "No, no, there are still a few minutes before the agreed time. There is no delay at all."

"Come, come, taste the Dutch floral Pu'er tea I brought back from the Windmill Country to moisten your throat for the upcoming negotiations."

After hearing what Luotuo said, Liu Xu showed a hint of curiosity on his face. He took a sip and immediately felt a fresh and elegant breath blooming in his mouth.

The tea fragrance first blows on your face like a breeze, gently awakening your taste buds, and then the mellow Pu'er flavor and a subtle sweetness slowly spread.

It seems to cleanse the dust in the soul and refresh the spirit. The delicate fragrance of Dutch flowers and the calmness of Pu'er tea interweave into a feast of taste in the mouth, which is endless aftertaste.

"This tea is refreshing and has a unique flavor." Liu Xu praised sincerely.

Luotuo smiled and nodded, clearly agreeing with Liu Xu's evaluation. He glanced at Lian Haolong, who looked a little impatient, on his left, and naturally stopped interacting with Liu Xu.

The camel lowered his eyelids slightly, half covering his eyes with his eyelids, and announced in an unquestionable tone: "Since both parties to the negotiation are here, let's officially begin!"

As Camel finished speaking, the entire scene fell into silence. Members of both sides remained silent, and a tense and depressing atmosphere gradually filled the air.

Liu Xu calmly glanced at Lian Haolong and his men such as Lanzai Fa who were sitting opposite him. His eyes were as sharp as a knife, and they were separated from the other party at the first touch, but they were enough to make the other party feel the invisible pressure.

Then, he lowered his head and concentrated on tasting the cup of Pu'er tea in front of him that exuded the aroma of Dutch flowers, as if all the troubles in the outside world had nothing to do with him.

In this negotiation, whoever speaks first will be at a disadvantage in the game.

As the party with the upper hand, Liu Xu holds Lian Haolong's relatives as bargaining chips, so he will naturally not be the first to break the silence easily.

The current deadlock made the camel sitting in the main seat frown and look more solemn.

Lei Yaoyang, Situ Haonan and Wu Zhiwei, who were standing not far away and watching, shook their heads repeatedly, feeling speechless about Lian Haolong's strong character that refused to give in.

If you want to get involved in a gang, and you don't even understand the simple principles of admitting your mistakes and standing at attention when you are beaten, you will definitely go far.

Time passed by minute by minute, and half an hour passed in the blink of an eye. Both sides remained silent, just sipping tea, as if they were engaged in a silent contest.

The camel was extremely anxious, and at the same time he secretly felt sorry for his precious tea leaves. Such consumption was really a luxury.

"This is not a solution." Luotuo thought to himself and decided to break the heavy silence. He coughed lightly, successfully attracting everyone's attention, and then slowly spoke:

"Since both of you choose to remain silent, how about I be the peacemaker?"

Liu Xu and Lian Haolong exchanged glances and nodded in tacit understanding, indicating that they were willing to accept Luotuo's proposal.

Seeing this, Luotuo felt relieved and turned to face Liu Xu:

"Feng Xu, as far as I know, you kidnapped Lian Haolong's family out of revenge because Lian Haolong once sent people to spy on your family. Is that right?"

Facing Luotuo's direct question, Liu Xu nodded calmly without any hesitation.

After receiving the response, Luotuo turned his attention to Lian Haolong:

"And you, Lian Haolong, your only wish is for your family to return safely. Once that is achieved, the grudge between you and Feng Xu will be written off. Is that right?"

Lian Haolong's request had already been discussed with Luo Tuo before Liu Xu arrived at the Dongxing Headquarters. Therefore, as soon as Luo Tuo finished speaking, he nodded decisively to show his agreement.

Now that both sides have made their respective positions clear, the camel continues to guide:

"Well, Feng Xu, you come and state your conditions first. I'll see how I can satisfy you so that Lian Haolong's family can be released and this matter can be resolved satisfactorily."

Liu Xu felt everyone's focused gaze, and after a moment of thought, he slowly spoke:

"My conditions are not complicated. Ten million Hong Kong dollars in cash, exclusive liquor business rights within the Zhongxinyi territory, and the right to use smuggling channels."

"Bang!" As soon as he finished speaking, Lian Haolong slammed the table, stood up suddenly, stared at Liu Xu with a dagger-like gaze, and said in a cold tone:

"Feng Xu, do you know what you are talking about? Not to mention the right to use the smuggling channel, the 10 million Hong Kong dollars alone is enough for me to buy the lives of your entire family!"

Facing the fierce aura emanating from Lian Haolong, Liu Xu not only did not show the slightest fear, but instead looked directly into the other party's eyes firmly and responded calmly:

"I don't know if 10 million Hong Kong dollars can buy the lives of my whole family, but I am sure that it can definitely buy the lives of your whole family. How about it, do you want to take a gamble?"

Upon hearing this, Lian Haolong clenched his fists involuntarily, with a terrifying murderous intent flashing in his eyes.

If he had not been concerned about the other party's grasp of his vital points, he would have been unable to suppress his inner anger and vowed to kill Liu Xu on the spot!

At this time, Luotuo quickly stood up and patted Lian Haolong on the shoulder gently, and said in a steady and powerful tone: "Haolong, you have to understand that you are the first to break the rules."

"Although Feng Xu kidnapped your family, he did not harm any innocent people. Besides, you personally invited me to be the mediator. I hope you can control your emotions."

"Negotiation is like a transaction. Both parties can propose their own conditions and prices, and then negotiate."

"If you find HK$10 million unacceptable, then please state a price that you think is reasonable."

"After that, the three parties will work together to find a balance point that is acceptable to all and ultimately achieve the goal of a peaceful resolution."

"Instead of slamming the table and making threatening gestures here in front of me!" Luotuo's last sentence was particularly harsh, and it was obvious that he was extremely dissatisfied with Lian Haolong's behavior.

After Luotuo's persuasion, Lian Haolong took a deep breath and gradually regained his composure.

He first apologized to Luotuo, then turned his gaze back to Liu Xu and said in a low and firm voice:

"First of all, I must make it clear that I cannot give you the right to use the smuggling channel. It is related to the survival of our Zhongxinyi, so I will never give it to anyone else."

"Even if you threaten Adong and my wife's lives, it won't work."

"Secondly, the amount of 10 million Hong Kong dollars you proposed is too large. It has seriously affected the normal operation and procurement plan of our association. I cannot agree to this."

"However, as a concession, I can give you 'flour' worth 15 million Hong Kong dollars."