Chapter 080: Before the Grand Opening

Chapter 80: Before the Grand Opening

Implementing a membership system could certainly guarantee the club’s income, but if there was no support, the plan would be difficult to sustain. Yet Ye Feng believed that in a city as large as the provincial capital, these issues were hardly problematic. With Huang Shan’s support as well, there would be even fewer obstacles.

While Ye Feng was busy holding meetings and discussing matters related to the grand opening, another group in a different bar was huddled together, plotting their own affairs. “Brother Wu, just say the word. Whatever you need us brothers to do, we won’t even bat an eye. Even if you want us to charge into hell itself, we’ll do it without hesitation,” a burly man with a fierce face declared.

“Good, very good. I knew I could count on you. As the saying goes, a gentleman never leaves a grudge unavenged. You all remember what happened last time, don’t you? That bastard Ma Long actually brought people to wreck our place—doesn’t he know what death means? And then that brat showed up and ruined everything for us. I heard that Ma Long’s Chenlong Club is having its grand opening tonight. What do you think we should do?” The man in the middle, Wu Tianlin, wore a sinister grin as he looked around. He had been humiliated by Ye Feng before and had spent some time recovering.

Once Wu Tianlin’s health was restored, he had been eager to seek revenge on Ye Feng, but the man was nowhere to be found. Even with help from higher-ups, Ye Feng remained elusive, and the Chenlong Club had been temporarily closed. Tracking down Ma Long proved just as fruitless.

Just as Wu Tianlin was about to let the matter drop, a piece of exhilarating news reached him: the Chenlong Club would be reopening tonight. For Wu Tianlin, this was a joyous revelation. This was his chance for an eye for an eye, to make Ma Long regret ever crossing him.

So, Wu Tianlin gathered all his men, planning to go to the Chenlong Club that night and cause some chaos. For extra security, he also informed his own boss, who agreed to send a few men along to support him.

“Kill! Kill! Kill!” Wu Tianlin’s followers were all hot-blooded men. The memory of the previous humiliation still burned within them, stoking their rage. Now was the time for payback, and that was exactly the effect Wu Tianlin wanted.

Suddenly, applause sounded from the bar's side door, and a few men entered. Had Ye Feng been there, he would have recognized them immediately. “Brother Wu, it’s been a while. Brother Zhu sent me to assist you—I’ve brought twenty men tonight. What do you think?” the leader announced.

“Brother Dog Egg, I know your abilities. With this many men, the Chenlong Club will have more than enough trouble. With your help, there’s nothing to worry about,” Wu Tianlin replied, laughing. This was the same Dog Egg who had suffered a beating from Ye Feng last time. Zhu Neng had sent Dog Egg to the hospital, saving his life.

Since that last incident hadn’t gone well, Zhu Neng had decided to keep it quiet. Dog Egg usually performed well, so Zhu Neng didn’t blame him much. Wu Tianlin was also one of Zhu Neng’s subordinates, and upon hearing Wu Tianlin’s plan, Zhu Neng immediately thought of Dog Egg.

Dog Egg, eager for a chance to redeem himself, agreed at once. He brought ten of his men and joined the ten assigned by Zhu Neng, heading straight to Wu Tianlin’s bar to plot their course of action. Together, they hoped to make a name for themselves and earn some recognition from their superiors.

“Of course, Brother Wu. The men I brought are all top fighters. I guarantee you’ll be satisfied tonight!” Dog Egg said confidently. In fact, he had grown bored in the time since the last incident. He had kept a low profile, and his reputation was fading. He was itching for action.

“Good, good. Dog Egg, let’s plan this carefully. Tonight, we’ll make a real statement,” Wu Tianlin said, grinning with satisfaction. “Ma Long, don’t think you’re so tough. I’ll make you regret ever messing with me. Time for revenge!”

Meanwhile, under Ye Feng’s leadership, Ma Long and the others busied themselves with preparations. The club was soon transformed, and the club’s three golden rules were framed and hung high for all to see, a clear display of Chenlong Club’s resolve and attitude. Looking at the renewed club, Ma Long couldn’t help but feel sentimental. If he hadn’t met Ye Feng back then, he would never have achieved what he had today. He might have been killed by Wu Tianlin or lost his club altogether. But now, everything remained intact, all thanks to Brother Feng. He was determined to follow Ye Feng for life.

“Ah Long, what are you thinking about?” Ye Feng asked, noticing how absorbed Ma Long appeared, staring into the distance with an unusual look in his eyes. Following Ma Long’s gaze, Ye Feng saw nothing in particular and felt puzzled.

“It’s nothing. I was just thinking that meeting you, Brother Feng, is the greatest fortune of my life. No matter what the future holds, I’ll always stand by your side,” Ma Long replied earnestly. He had once thought himself impressive, but meeting Ye Feng had made him realize he had been overconfident and still had much to learn.

Ye Feng laughed. “The feeling is mutual, Ah Long. Being brothers with you is a blessing ten lifetimes in the making. As I always say, brothers walk together for life.”

“Thank you, Brother Feng!” Ma Long’s voice trembled with emotion. That, he thought, was the true meaning of brotherhood—walking the road together for a lifetime. The other brothers gathered around, all feeling deeply moved. They had poured their hearts into founding the club, only to nearly lose everything to Wu Tianlin’s schemes. They had almost reached the point of no return, but thanks to Ye Feng, they had survived. Seeing the looks in his brothers’ eyes, Ye Feng smiled gently.