Chapter 141 Jiang Bang

  "Yes, it was my first love, and we met while rowing a boat on the shores of Daming Lake." Luolin followed with a casual remark, then turned serious and said, "No nonsense, I'm being serious, Sister Yan, do you know this person?"

  Only Jiang Yan's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, as if she was hesitant. But when she thought about who asked her the question, it was Luolin, so she decided not to pretend anymore. She could deceive others, but not Luolin. Even if Luolin didn't believe her, she would still be willing to tell him some unspeakable secrets. This was Jiang Yan's nature - daring to love and hate, once she recognized someone, she would follow them all the way to death. Now that she had recognized Luolin, even if one day he wanted to sell her out, she would help him count the money, and only shed tears when she saw his coffin.

  Of course, Lorraine would never do anything to harm Jiang Yan, not now and not in the future. And Jiang Yan's righteous and straightforward personality is exactly what Lorraine has always admired.

  "Hu Yidao, I know. He's a big shot in our city bureau's records." Jiang Yan's expression gradually turned serious, "He's not only a top figure in Fu Yang City, but also has some prestige throughout the country of Hua Xia. It's just that his hometown is in Jiang Nan Province, so he settled down here. In Yanjing City, he also has several properties, it's just that he doesn't live there often."

  Lorraine nodded slightly and remained silent, knowing Jiang Yan would continue speaking.

  As expected, after Jiang Yan organized her language a bit more, the two of them walked to a corner where there were fewer people. She continued in a slightly softer tone: "On the surface, he is an investor who makes money from whatever industry is profitable. However, he never starts his own company but instead invests in other people's industries. In recent years, he has invested more funds in real estate development companies... It's worth noting that he never becomes the largest shareholder; even at most, he is only the second-largest shareholder. But by casting a wide net and catching many fish, he ends up making more money than any industry-specific big boss."

  "Has never been the biggest investor..." Lorin pondered over Jiang Yan's words.

  "Yes, this is closely related to his other identity." Jiang Yan's tone changed, and she got to the point, "Have you ever heard of... the Jiangnan Gathering?"

  Will you meet in Jiangnan?

  Lorraine furrowed her brow slightly, this name sounded very familiar to her, but she couldn't think of where she had heard it before.

  Before Luo Lin Duo could react, Jiang Yan continued: "The Jiangnan Gang was a black society that roamed freely in the provinces surrounding our province of Jiangnan from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. At its peak, it had tens of thousands of members. Later, with the government's crackdown on organized crime in the 1990s, the Jiangnan Gang was suddenly and completely suppressed, and rumors spread that several leaders were arrested and executed. However, one major leader escaped overseas and avoided the storm, living safely abroad to this day. His name is Hu Haishan, also known as 'Hu Hansan'."

  Lorraine's heart skipped a beat!

  Hu Haishan, Hu Hansan?!!

  This person, of course, had heard about it before, and only then did he remember that the reason why he felt somewhat familiar with the name Jiangnan Association was because he was a child born in the late 1980s. At the age of three or four, when he opened the TV, he could always see some news about the anti-gang campaign and the Jiangnan Association. The reputation of Hu Han San also left an impression on Luo Lin's childhood memory.

  Until the late 1990s, when people in Jiangnan Province mentioned "Hei Lao Da", they would immediately think of "Hu Han San".

  Hu... Hai Shan, Hu Yi Dao, is there a special relationship between these two people?

  Luo Lin raised an eyebrow and looked at Jiang Yan, who was about to ask a question, but the latter nodded and took over: "Guess what? ... This Hu Yidao is actually the son of Hu Haishan."

  It's really great!

  I said this Hu Yidao is full of bandit air, it turns out that he was born from the door! Just now I heard Jiang Yan say that Hu Haishan was forced to flee abroad due to pressure back then, and as a result, it wasn't Hu Han San who came back later, but rather Hu Han San's son returned to China.

  "This Hu Yidao was sent back to the Hua Xia country at the age of 12, first attending middle school in Jiulong and then going to Yanjing for university. After graduating, he returned to Jiangnan Province and, relying on his special identity, gathered the remnants or descendants of the Jiangnan gang from that year, forming a new organization called the "Jiangbang". As she spoke, a complex expression flashed across Jiangyan's eyes. "Speaking of this 'Jiangbang', from its establishment until now, it has not made too many arrogant moves, at least not harming innocent civilians. It only eliminated some small black forces and then engaged in a vulgar scramble for territory. After gaining fame, it stabilized. It must be said that Hu Yidao is a unique individual; he did not excessively expand his black forces but instead knew when to stop. Starting from four or five years ago, he began using his own funds to invest in some companies. I don't know if he had someone behind him guiding him or if his vision was truly exceptional, but the companies he invested in were all very successful, even those that were initially small businesses have now developed well. And he became a true big shot."

  "So it seems... this Hu Yidao is not ordinary at all. To outsiders, it may seem like he's relying on his ancestors' blessings, but in reality, the path he's taken is completely opposite to that of Jiangnan Association back then. Bravely retiring from the turbulent world, in today's era, is indeed a most wise choice. In my opinion, this Hu Yidao is actually more capable and thoughtful than his father."

  Jiang Yan nodded in agreement with Luo Lin's words: "Indeed, Hu Yidao has a good way of doing things. However, his old man is a notorious figure on the black list in Hua Xia country, and as his son, it would be difficult for him to do legitimate business at home due to various obstacles... But he chose investment as an effective means, which was quite wise. After all, the companies he invested in basically had some potential or exploitable value, and some were even pillar industries of local cities, so there's no way to shut them down... He adopted a strategy of casting a wide net, with scattered targets, making it hard for others to suppress him. In the end, Hu Yidao seemed to have done things with restraint, but even so, he still couldn't establish his own company, because that would make his target too obvious."

  Having heard this, Lorraine seemed to have completely understood and immediately snapped her fingers: "Good for Hu Yidao, his methods are indeed clever. With a large amount of dark power at his disposal, he still manages to run a legitimate business. Truly astute..."

  Jiang Province is located in the central region of China, not by the sea, so large-scale black activities such as smuggling have no connection with Jiangbang. As for drug trafficking, opening casinos, and even emotional or erotic projects, even if they are involved, they cannot be considered as the main source of income. After all, the policies from above change every quarter, who knows when they will be cracked down on? Therefore, having a legitimate business to support and serve as a front is the wisest choice.

  At this time, after hearing Jiang Yan's description of Hu Yidao, Luoluo finally put down the stone in her heart. Since Hu Yidao often invested in other companies, he must have formed a set pattern and routine, which was not safe or reliable, otherwise he wouldn't have made it to where he is today. Therefore... for the time being, cooperating with Hu Yidao doesn't pose any danger to the Luoshi Group. What Luoluo needs to pay attention to most now is Hu Yidao's character.

  But how a person is, needs to be interacted with more deeply to understand. This can't be figured out in a short time by just thinking about it.

  Lorin's slightly furrowed brow slowly unfolded as an idea took shape in her mind. At this moment, Jiang Yan noticed Lorin's expression and thought for a moment before asking, "What's wrong, Lorin? Why did you suddenly ask me about Hu Yidao? Are you thinking of playing some kind of trick?"

  Luo Lin smiled and said frankly, "Nothing, Hu Yidao wants to cooperate with our Luo Group, so I asked you if you know anything about him as a municipal bureau staff."

  Jiang Yan suddenly realized and put down the hidden worries in her heart: "So that's it... you little stinker, I was worried that something had happened to you earlier when you asked me so suddenly... If it's just a cooperation between Luo Shi Group and him, then there shouldn't be any problem. Now Hu Yi Dao is also considered an investor-type entrepreneur, with some reputation in Jiangnan Province."

  Nodding, Lorrain smiled and said: "Look at what you're saying, Yan sister. Am I that kind of reckless person? Worrying about me making a mess every day, I'm very low-key and honest, right?"

  "Right, right, you're the most honest one." Jiang Yan smiled and raised her head to see that they had already arrived at the entrance of a large bar. She immediately stopped in her tracks, "Excuse me, low-key Mr. Luo Lin, didn't you say we'd go to a bar after dinner? Look, isn't this it?"

  Lorraine stopped in her tracks, looked up at the sign of the bar, which was a row of flashing neon lights LED in blue - "Jiangnan Tribe".

  This bar, Lorraine had long heard of it, claiming to be the best and largest in Jiangnan Province with the most wealthy people and beauties. Today, she didn't expect to come here quietly, so Lorraine didn't hesitate, smiled and nodded, holding Jiang Yan's hand, and stepped onto the marble steps in front of the neon gate together.

  Two hostesses bowed and greeted in unison, their voices sweet and sticky: "Welcome!!"