The smiles on their faces grew increasingly stiff.
Small Triads like theirs had always made their money collecting protection fees, lending money, and extorting people.
They had never expected to be extorted themselves.
Two million was nothing to Gu Sheng, but to them, it was most of their net worth.
But Gu Sheng just sat there smoking expressionlessly. How could they dare say no?
Especially after so many Triad big shots had died-even the Bosses of Triads with thousands of members, like Hop To and Chung Hing, were in coffins.
The Boss and two other Bosses of Wo Shing Wo, one of Hong Kong Island's three biggest Triads alongside Hongxing and Tung Sing, were dead as could be too.
How could small outfits like theirs dare say no to Gu Sheng?
"This is a good thing. If Mr. Gu is willing to look after me, I certainly have no objections. But could you give me three days to raise the money?" someone asked, wiping away sweat.
Gu Sheng looked at the others.
"I need three days too..."
"Me too."
The others were also somewhat troubled, but they gritted their teeth and spoke.
Gu Sheng spread his hands, his smile returning. "Relax. I never make things difficult for people. I'll give you three days. But... what I hate most is people lying to me."
"Thank you, Mr. Gu..." Their feelings were incredibly complicated. They were being extorted for most of their net worth, yet still had to say thank you.
"As long as you stay out of it, I guarantee you'll be fine. After all, things are tough for you too. I understand." Gu Sheng was quite magnanimous.
"Thank you for understanding, Mr. Gu..." They breathed sighs of relief.
They chatted a little longer, then rose to leave when they saw