Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

"It seems that old fox Prince still has a backup plan."

Meng Chuan sighed and casually opened the photo on the document Ying Die handed him.

The baby in the photo is lying in an incubator.

In fact, Meng Chuan had some doubts from the very beginning.

For someone at Prince's level, nothing is ever as simple as it seems on the surface.

Although he nominally wanted to leave behind a bloodline for himself.

However, having grown accustomed to a life of wealth and power, he was obsessed with wielding authority.

No one would want to see their child living in the shadows of a slum.

Therefore, after Meng Chuan reached an agreement with Prince that day.

I immediately sent Yingdie to investigate.

"It seems that Rothschild's claws have not been completely removed."

Meng Chuan's eyes grew cold:

"Find out the identities of those protectors, and the people behind them. I need to know just how many backup plans Rothschild has left behind."

Meng Chuan wanted to eliminate the threat completely.

Because Fifth Master had told Meng Chuan back then.

You must plan carefully before you act.

If we don't act, we don't act at all; but if we do act, we must eliminate all future troubles.

Such a blood feud, where the father was killed, cannot tolerate the slightest bit of womanly compassion.

"Yes."

Yingdie nodded in agreement and turned to leave, but Meng Chuan called her back.

"Tell your subordinates to be careful during the investigation, and not to alert the enemy."

Meng Chuan looked out the window at the pitch-black night:

"This succession ceremony might catch even more fish."

The streetlights outside the Green Gang Group building were blindingly bright, yet they couldn't penetrate the shadows deep in the night.

Meng Chuan knew that, out of his sight, countless eyes were watching this so-called "inheritance ceremony".

The next day, outside the plaza outside the Green Gang Group building.

Black sedans flowed into the parking area like water, and when the doors opened, the people who got out all had solemn expressions.

An arms dealer wearing a skull ring on his left ring finger.

The leader of the Snake Eyes gang, with a snake tattoo on his waist.

The Snake Eyes gang is now showing signs of replacing the Mafia.

A dock tycoon with an anchor embroidered on the cuff of his suit...

These figures, who usually wield immense power in the underworld, have all concealed their brilliance at this moment.

Inside the Green Gang Group building, it was Meng Chuan's succession ceremony again, and everyone had to keep a low profile.

"Mr. Meng, congratulations."

William of the Warburg family was the first to step onto the white jade steps.

He wore a dark gray handmade suit, with his pocket square neatly folded into a mountain shape.

Behind him followed his daughter Alice, who was wearing a white dress.

It appeared extremely solemn.

William extended his hand and bowed slightly as he shook hands with Meng Chuan.

The posture is very low.

"Chief William, you're too kind."

Meng Chuan quickly helped William up.

"The Green Gang has been able to establish itself in North America for over a century not because of weapons, but because of its rules. Today's ceremony must adhere to all the necessary rules."

William laughed loudly.

The Warburg family is currently enjoying immense success.

Without the powerful Rothschild family to keep them in check, the Morgan family suffered a severe blow.

The Morgan family, who were bitten back by Prince, are having a tough time now, with their stock price plummeting.

It has even been boycotted by many people.

This is also why the Morgan family, together with a large number of emerging oligarchs, bought Rothschild Bank from Meng Chuan.

They are looking for another way out.

Therefore, the Warburg family is now showing a tendency to replace the Rothschild family.

During this period, countless guests have proactively visited William, seeking cooperation with the Warburg family.

However, William dared not be presumptuous in front of Meng Chuan.

Although Meng Chuan is a junior, he is wealthy and powerful.

Alice followed closely behind, and she was also very excited to see Meng Chuan after so long.

He held a sandalwood tray covered with bright yellow silk, on which rested a black jade seal with a coiled blue dragon on the knob.

"This is an imperial seal from the Song Dynasty of your Dragon Kingdom. My father cherished it and kept it for decades. Now, as a congratulatory gift, it can be considered to return it to its rightful owner."

When Meng Chuan's fingertips touched the seal, the cool jade seemed to still carry the warmth of bygone days.

He glanced at Alice, then smiled and said to William:

“Mr. William, you are too kind. I would be honored to accept your kind offer.”

If it were any other gift, Meng Chuan wouldn't be tempted.

But this is an imperial seal, which is considered a national treasure.

Meng Chuan really couldn't refuse this.

Although Meng Chuan wasn't particularly interested in antiques.

But it would be good to take it back and donate it to a museum!

Meng Chuan's words were also considered proper etiquette.

But a hint of melancholy flashed in Alice's eyes.

Because she could tell that Meng Chuan was intentionally keeping his distance from her.

Alice actually regretted it.

At the time, she confessed her feelings to Meng Chuan with an attitude that she only cared about interests and not feelings.

This is perhaps the reason why she and Meng Chuan were destined to have no future together.

If only she had been more compassionate and less calculating back then.

If she had pursued Meng Chuan properly and cultivated a good relationship with him, perhaps things wouldn't be like this between them today.

William also keenly noticed the change in his daughter's expression.

He was also disappointed, but to avoid an awkward silence, he quickly smiled and said:

"It's your job."

William smiled, turned to the arriving guests, and changed the subject:

"Half of these people are here for you, and the other half are just here to watch the show. If you want to focus on preparing for the ceremony, you can leave the reception to me."

Given William's current status, he knows 90% of the people present.

His personal reception was very appropriate.

Before Meng Chuan could speak, he turned around to greet an elderly man leaning on an ivory cane.

They were once the undisputed champions of the underground boxing ring.

He is also the biggest behind-the-scenes boss in the underground boxing ring.

He still has some reputation in the underworld.

When the old man saw William taking the initiative to greet him, he hurriedly cupped his hands in greeting.

Alice did not leave with her father; instead, she naturally walked to Meng Chuan's side.

Although she had no official status, she just wanted to get closer to Meng Chuan.

Because she had heard her father say that Meng Chuan was leaving the United States again this time.

I'm afraid they won't come back easily.

Meng Chuan, of course, understood what Alice meant.

But Meng Chuan had no way to refuse.

Only Shadow Butterfly and Blood Rakshasa in the distance looked at Alice with hostility.

This made Meng Chuan feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Fortunately, the ceremony began soon.

Suddenly, the gilded bronze bell in the hall rang out, and all the noise instantly subsided.

Yingdie quickly walked up to Meng Chuan, bowed to him, and said:

"Young Master, the auspicious time has arrived."

The ceremony was held in the auditorium on the top floor of the building.

Three armchairs were placed on the high platform directly in front.

The chair in the middle is covered with a tiger skin cushion with a black background and gold thread, and a plaque hangs on the back of the chair.

The four large characters "义薄云天" (righteousness reaching the heavens) written on it were in the handwriting of Fifth Master.

Eight dragon-carved pillars stand on either side of the high platform, and a burly man with a bare upper body stands at the foot of each pillar.

His bronze skin was adorned with a cinnabar amulet, and he held a gleaming ghost-head knife in his hand.

"Please, young master, ascend the altar!"