Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

"What? You don't want to be the young master anymore?"

Fifth Master looked at the thumb ring in front of him, still smiling as he asked, appearing confident and assured.

"You know I know?"

Meng Chuan asked.

But as soon as Meng Chuan uttered those awkward words, he regretted it.

Is there anything in the world that this old man doesn't know?

Or rather, he knew almost everything about Meng Chuan.

Meng Chuan was already used to it.

"Do you think I should take it? Am I qualified?"

Meng Chuan countered with a question to Fifth Master.

Even Meng Chuan himself felt that he was unworthy of such a position.

Although Meng Chuan did not have a deep understanding of the Green Gang.

But based on what he has seen, heard, and felt so far, the Green Gang is not simple.

Young Master, the future leader of the Green Gang, Meng Chuan felt this responsibility was too heavy.

He really couldn't bear the burden, or rather, he dared not bear it.

"You can doubt yourself, but you shouldn't doubt me."

Fifth Master still smiled faintly.

"What do you mean?"

Meng Chuan looked at Fifth Master with a puzzled expression.

"I'm usually very good at judging people. If I think you can do it, then you can."

Fifth Master said with certainty.

"Even I don't think I can do it, so what makes you think I can?"

Meng Chuan said somewhat angrily.

Especially seeing Fifth Master's nonchalant demeanor, Meng Chuan was furious.

Looking back now, from the first time I met Fifth Master until now...

Every single incident was a scheme he was plotting against himself.

Or rather, it's a test for myself.

Without my knowledge or ever asking myself if I wanted to.

He simply placed the title of young master on his own head out of thin air.

This is also why Meng Chuan has always been wary of and on guard against Fifth Master.

I have a feeling that this old man has ulterior motives towards me.

"Because you have principles, because you have a sense of righteousness, because you love your country, that's enough."

Fifth Master said, gesturing with the Buddhist prayer beads in his hand.

"Is this all it takes to be the leader of the Green Gang? There are tons of people with that kind of quality out there, so why are you so sure about me?"

Meng Chuan looked at Fifth Master in disbelief.

Meng Chuan genuinely didn't believe this explanation.

There must be a deeper reason.

"That's different. There are indeed many people who have principles, a sense of righteousness, and a love for their country. But in the face of absolute self-interest, principles can change, righteousness can collapse, and love for one's country can fade."

Fifth Master suddenly became serious and said:

"From the moment I learned that you were going to fight against all foreign capital on your own, I was certain that you were the right person to be the leader of the Green Gang."

In fact, the criteria for selecting the next leader of the Green Gang are extremely stringent.

First, we will not consider selecting from within the Green Gang.

Because insiders might work hard to cultivate their public image from the very beginning in order to run for gang leader.

Or rather, it's about hiding one's true nature.

In ancient times, emperors, crown princes, and princes would do their utmost to restrain their desires and nature in order to ascend to the throne.

Once he became emperor, all his true nature was revealed at once.

There are countless examples like this.

Moreover, by not selecting from within, the possibility of infighting and factionalism can be minimized.

However, the selection process for the leader of the Green Gang from outside the organization is extremely rigorous.

It usually takes one or two years, or even three to five years of continuous observation, before a final conclusion can be drawn.

But Meng Chuan is different.

Although Fifth Master had not known Meng Chuan for very long.

But Fifth Master already knew everything about Meng Chuan's past.

Especially when Fifth Master knew that Meng Chuan was gathering strength, preparing to fight to the death against foreign capital regardless of the consequences.

Meng Chuan then put Fifth Master to the test.

"Based on this? That's ridiculous!"

Meng Chuan looked at Fifth Master in disbelief.

"Foreign capital has used the same tricks to harvest crops in many countries time and time again."

Fifth Master shook his head slightly and said:

"Do you know what the rich people in those countries did immediately when capital raised its sickle?"

"They either pool their funds to protect themselves or become accomplices to evil. There are almost no people who dare to actually resist."

Fifth Master is telling the truth.

For example, Li Ka-shing must have received some information about it.

Or, based on an analysis of the current situation, a stock market crash could be predicted.

That's why they're selling off a lot of domestic assets.

They wanted to move their funds away from this financial vortex in order to protect themselves.

This is only human nature.

However, Li Ka-shing's sell-off has inadvertently caused the domestic market to lose confidence.

When a stock market crash occurs, it exacerbates the market's collapse.

This can be considered a form of aiding and abetting evil.

"At your age and with the wealth you possess, there's absolutely no need for you to get involved in this mess. I believe you understand better than I do what the consequences of failure would be."

Fifth Master continued:

"But you still stubbornly continue your scheme, trying to stop a chariot with your bare hands. I don't have your courage and sense of responsibility, so you are more suitable to be the leader of the Green Gang."

Although the Green Gang has always been based overseas, it has always adhered to the ideals of upholding justice and strengthening the country.

The Green Gang upheld justice and succeeded.

However, this is not possible for a strong and secure nation.

But Meng Chuan did it; at least he had the heart to strengthen the country and ensure its stability.

This is enough.

"But I... I'm just an ordinary person, I don't know how to run a black... organization."

Meng Chuan almost said "gangster".

In Meng Chuan's mind, the Green Gang was a criminal gang.

Although different from ordinary gangs.

But subconsciously, Meng Chuan still regarded the Green Gang as an illegal organization.

"The Green Gang has been passed down for hundreds of years and has long had its own way of operating, so it does not need to be managed."

Fifth Master laughed:

“Look at me, I’ve been in China for many years and I’ve hardly interfered with the Green Gang’s affairs, but the Green Gang can still develop on its own.”

The Green Gang is actually like an airplane.

The leader of the Green Gang was an airplane pilot.

Under normal circumstances, an airplane can autopilot follow a predetermined route.

Unless there are special circumstances, pilots almost never need to intervene.

However, autonomous driving does not mean that it can be completely unmanned.

However, this can happen when the plane encounters special circumstances or deviates from its flight path.

We still need pilots to set things right.

"But……"

Meng Chuan wanted to say something more.

But Fifth Master interrupted:

"There are no 'buts'. You actually have no choice. You have to take on the role of young master whether you want to or not."

"What? Does the Green Gang like to force people to buy and sell?"

Meng Chuan looked at Fifth Master with amusement.

“You’ve been through a lot during this time, don’t you understand? If it weren’t for this ring on your hand, you would have died countless times by now.”

Fifth Master said with certainty.

Meng Chuan fell silent.

Fifth Master is telling the truth.

Especially Yingdie, Meng Chuan's survival to this day is largely due to her great contribution.

Yingdie is from the Green Gang. She risked her life to save Meng Chuan because he is the young master.

"This world has never been a good place; it's a world where people eat people."

"All peace, all harmony, is an illusion."

"These illusions exist because some people are bearing the burden while others are violently suppressing them!"

Fifth Master solemnly said:

"You think those foreign investors are just rich?"

"You're wrong. You've heard of the Italian Mafia, right? Its biggest backer is the Rothschild family."

"The Yamaguchi-gumi of the island nation is backed by the Morgan family."

"Otherwise, these families would be like children carrying gold bricks in the streets, devoured long ago, leaving not even bones behind..."