Chapter 252: Chen Dongqiu’s Ambition

On the other hand.

After Chen Dongqiu left the hotel, he arrived at a separate villa, followed by two bodyguards carrying large black bags.

“Boss.”

Two bodyguards in suits stood at the villa gate. When they saw Chen Dongqiu approaching, they quickly opened the door.

Chen Dongqiu nodded expressionlessly and walked straight in.

“Boss.”

Two other bodyguards were stationed at the villa’s front door. They respectfully greeted Chen Dongqiu.

This small, separate villa was guarded by four bodyguards, a clear sign of stringent protection.

“Have they arrived?”

Chen Dongqiu asked.

“Yes, they are all here.”

One of the bodyguards responded and then bent over to open the door for him.

Chen Dongqiu stepped into the living room, where seven or eight young men, all in their twenties, sat laughing and chatting.

“Young Master Chen is here.”

“Young Master Chen.”

When Chen Dongqiu entered, everyone quickly stood up to greet him.

“Alright, no need to be so formal. We’re all in the same circle, so let’s sit down and talk.”

Chen Dongqiu smiled warmly at the group, his tone gentle.

Though he actually looked down on this group, they were useful to him. More accurately, their identities and the power behind them were useful to him.

“Young Master Chen, since you help us make money, you’re like our God of Wealth. It’s only right to be polite to you.”

A young man in a black casual outfit spoke. This was Jia Ze, who had slunk back to Yunzhou after a loss to Xu Shaochen.

“Yes, yes, Xiao Ze is right. We’re making money with Young Master Chen, so he’s definitely our God of Wealth.”

“Young Master Chen, please take a seat…”

The others hurriedly echoed his sentiments, all wearing bright smiles. Today was their monthly payday.

“Alright, there’s no need for more words.”

As Chen Dongqiu finished speaking, he clapped his hands. The two bodyguards behind him placed the bags on the table.

In an instant, everyone’s breath caught as they stared intently at the two large black bags.

Under everyone’s eager gaze, Chen Dongqiu unzipped the bags, revealing bundles of bright red cash that scattered across the table.

“Gulp~”

Jia Ze and the others swallowed hard, their faces flushed with excitement. Despite this not being their first payday, they were just as thrilled every time.

Even though they all came from wealthy families, their daily expenses were still limited. Since they started hanging out with Chen Dongqiu, they no longer asked their families for money.

Their monthly spending easily reached millions. They spent money as they pleased, earning the envy of all the rich second-generation in Yunzhou.

Of course, they knew how Chen Dongqiu made so much money; they knew a secret that hardly anyone in Jiangzhou knew.

That is, Chen Dongqiu was the largest underground smuggler in Jiangzhou.

After all, who would have ever guessed? The Chen Family’s second young master, a smuggler?

They often used their family connections to help Chen Dongqiu with his business, making it grow bigger and bigger.

Though this was criminal activity, they didn’t care, as long as it made them money. As for the impact smuggled cars or drugs had on society, that was none of their concern.

Chen Dongqiu personally distributed the money. He always did this to make sure these spoiled rich kids remembered who gave them all this money.

It was Chen Dongqiu. So if they wanted money, they had to follow him.

After the money was distributed, everyone in the living room was filled with excitement.

“Young Master Chen, why don’t we go out tonight and have some fun? My treat.”

Jia Ze held his stack of cash and looked at Chen Dongqiu with a cheerful smile. Getting two or three million every month was just too satisfying.

“No thanks, you guys go ahead.”

Chen Dongqiu, thinking about Liu Rushuang, had no interest in partying with them.

Jia Ze noticed something off about Chen Dongqiu’s mood and cautiously asked, “Young Master Chen, is something wrong? You’re not in a good mood?”

“I’m chasing a woman lately. Who knew she already had a boyfriend?” Chen Dongqiu said casually, since it wasn’t a big deal anyway.

The others didn’t take it seriously, but Jia Ze made a mental note. He tentatively asked, “There’s a woman out there who even Young Master Chen can’t win over?”

“Heh, that’s exactly what I like about her.” Chen Dongqiu chuckled. If Liu Rushuang was the type to favor the rich and powerful, he wouldn’t be interested at all.

A strange light flickered in Jia Ze’s eyes. If he could help Young Master Chen get rid of his rival, might he gain even more favor? Could he become involved in the bigger operations and make even more money? The thought heated his heart, and the idea kept swirling in his mind, refusing to leave.

Chen Dongqiu only intended to keep these spoiled brats close with money and then leverage the power behind them to benefit himself.

But he’d forgotten one thing: if these people were good for nothing but squandering wealth, they were also the most likely to cause trouble.

“Alright, I won’t keep you any longer. You’re free to go.”

Chen Dongqiu didn’t notice the change in Jia Ze’s expression. After all, there were so many people, he couldn’t focus on just one.

“Young Master Chen, we’ll take our leave then.”

“Young Master Chen, we’re heading out.”

After saying their goodbyes to Chen Dongqiu, everyone grabbed their cash and left the villa.

As their figures disappeared, the smile on Chen Dongqiu’s face slowly faded. Without turning his head, he said, “How’s it going over in Jiangzhou? The market in Yunzhou is saturated. We must expand into new markets.”

“Boss, we have no connections in Jiangzhou, so progress has been very slow. Moreover, the local forces there resist us. Several times, just as we established a foothold, the police cracked down immediately. We’ve had to proceed cautiously to avoid being traced back.”

One of the bodyguards behind him bowed slightly and respectfully replied.

Chen Dongqiu frowned, feeling a bit irritated. “Send word to speed up the process. We need to establish ourselves fully in Jiangzhou by the end of the month. By the end of the year, the entire Canglan Province should be our market. Any competitors who don’t know their place, just deal with them directly.”

As Chen Dongqiu said this, he felt a surge of pride.

As the second son in his family, with his elder brother being more outstanding, he couldn’t inherit the family’s fortune. So, he had to carve out his own path.

The path he chose was smuggling—from pharmaceuticals to luxury cars, he dealt in it all. With his identity as the Chen Family’s second son and the support of people like Jia Ze, his journey on this road had been smooth.

One day, he would become the world’s biggest smuggling kingpin, controlling all the markets. He would be the true underground emperor.

By then, the Chen Family would be nothing.

“Yes, Boss.”

The bodyguard respectfully replied.