54: Chapter 54 Ma Zhiyuan Launches an Attack

After discussing the matter of seizing eight streets from the Wild Wolf Gang, Leader Gao Zhan prepared to assign tasks.

Since the Fierce Tiger Gang happened to have four Battle Halls, Leader Gao Zhan proposed that each Battle Hall take action to capture two streets each.

"Wouldn't it be a bit overkill for all four Battle Halls to move at once?"

Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan raised a question: "Chen Hu has just taken his position and is in need of merits to solidify his status. Why not hand this mission over to the Third Battle Hall, while we, the other three Battle Halls, provide backup for him?"

Upon hearing this, Leader Gao Zhan frowned slightly and then looked at Chen Hu: "Chen Hu, what do you think?"

Chen Hu said: "My subordinates are not only missing two Vice Hall Masters, but also a Big Boss. I am willing to take on this assignment, but I am afraid that if I fail, it will delay the gang's plans!"

"In that case, all four Battle Halls will strike together for a quick victory!"

Leader Gao Zhan made the final decision, and this time, even Elder Huang had no objections.

Having failed to scheme against Chen Hu, Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan felt somewhat annoyed and cast a venomous look at Chen Hu.

Facing the repeated provocations from Hall Master Ma Zhiyuan, Chen Hu also felt a surge of anger.

He decided to give him a taste of misery.

He decisively took out the bad luck card and used it directly on the guy.

After the meeting adjourned, everyone went their separate ways.

Upon returning to the hall, Chen Hu summoned the Big Bosses of the four strongholds.

Chen Hu had Da Niu temporarily take over as the Big Boss of the Yuquan Street stronghold.

"There is a mission tonight, keep your men in check!"

"Yes!" the four of them said in unison.

Previously, regarding Chen Hu's promotion, the two veteran Big Bosses, Big Boss Cheng Hui and Big Boss Liu Chuang, had been somewhat unconvinced.

But after Chen Hu's battle with Elder Song, they were completely convinced.

In terms of both strength and status, Chen Hu far surpassed them.

Going against Chen Hu would do them no good.

"Da Niu!" Leaving Da Niu behind alone, Chen Hu said: "Go and scout out the situation at the Yuxia Street stronghold!"

As the saying goes, know yourself and know your enemy, and you will win every battle.

Although the chances of capturing a stronghold with a whole hall were very high, the necessary investigation still had to be done to avoid any mishaps.

"Yes, Boss, I will arrange for people to investigate immediately!"

After discussing business, Chen Hu began to show concern for Da Niu's cultivation.

"Boss, with the exotic beast meat you bestowed upon me, I feel that I will be able to reach the Late Skin Refining Stage within these two days!" Da Niu said confidently.

"That's good!" Chen Hu nodded with satisfaction and dismissed Da Niu.

He prepared to go to the Slum Area to see if he could recruit another batch of followers.

However, just as he walked out of the hall gate, he ran into Sun Lingyue.

"Young Miss Sun, where are you headed?" Chen Hu greeted her with a smile.

"I came specifically to find you!" Sun Lingyue said with a smile.

"Oh, that really is flattering!" Chen Hu said intentionally.

"You certainly rose quickly; you became a Hall Master so soon. I really underestimated you before!"

"It's not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning!" Chen Hu said modestly.

"Hypocrite!"

A short while later, inside a private room of a high-end teahouse.

"Chen Hu, I invited you for tea today mainly to thank you!" Sun Lingyue said with a serious expression.

"I haven't helped you with anything, have I?" Chen Hu was somewhat puzzled.

"If it weren't for your reminder, I would probably still be misunderstanding my father!" Sun Lingyue said with a sigh.

"So that's how it is!" Chen Hu showed a look of realization: "By the way, I heard that Hall Master Sun took you all and joined the Zhenwu Division?"

"That is indeed the case!" This was not a secret, so Sun Lingyue admitted it directly: "My father is now a Hundred-Household Officer of the Zhenwu Division, I serve as a Squad Leader, and Senior Brother Chen Wu actually obtained the position of Banner Leader!"

"Squad Leader Sun, please take care of me in the future!" Chen Hu immediately said with a smile.

"In your dreams! If you dare to break the law in the future, I will arrest you without hesitation!" Sun Lingyue once again showed an arrogant look.

However, the favorability rating above her head had already increased from the original 60 to 73 points.

It was no wonder she had come to find him on her own initiative today.

"Then what about your marriage to the Hu Family's Second Young Master?" Chen Hu asked again.

Sun Lingyue said dismissively: "My father only had that intention. Now that our martial arts gym's crisis has passed, he naturally won't send me to the Hu Family to be a concubine."

"Then congratulations!" Chen Hu said quickly.

"Alright, that's it for today. If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can come to the Zhenwu Division to find me!" Leaving this sentence behind, Sun Lingyue left the teahouse.

Chen Hu finished the remaining tea unhurriedly and then headed towards the Slum Area.

Only after entering the Slum Area did he remember that Old Zhao had suggested he arrange for a steward to manage the accounts.

He still hadn't looked for a candidate for this steward position.

But after thinking about it, there was no need to go looking specifically; he could just recruit one directly.

Anyway, he had a loyalty card; once he used it on someone, they would become one hundred percent loyal.

Sure enough, when Chen Hu arrived at the courtyard, he found seven or eight children squatting outside.

There was nothing to say; he brought them inside to go through the process.

After going through the process, he had eight more followers under his command.

The number of followers increased to 367, and he obtained one Elementary draw.

"Mrs. Liao, I plan to find a steward to manage the accounts here. Do you have any suitable people to recommend?" Chen Hu asked Mrs. Liao with a smile.

Mrs. Liao thought for a moment and said: "Lord Hu, there really is such a candidate. The person used to be an accountant for a wealthy family. It is said that the wealthy family's son embezzled silver and made him take the blame, and then the wealthy family ordered people to break his legs and threw him out. To treat his legs, his family spent a lot of silver, gave up the house they were originally renting, and the whole family moved here. Now his legs have healed quite well, but he just hasn't been able to find a job!"

"Then go call him over for me to see!" Chen Hu said.

"Alright, Lord Hu!" Mrs. Liao immediately turned and left.

In just over a quarter of an hour, Mrs. Liao returned with a gaunt and haggard middle-aged man who walked with some difficulty.

"Old Li, let me introduce you; this is Lord Hu of the Fierce Tiger Gang!" Mrs. Liao introduced them hurriedly: "Lord Hu, this is the accountant Old Li I was telling you about!"

"Li Zhi greets Lord Hu!"

"No need for formalities!" Chen Hu waved his hand: "I am missing a steward here; are you interested?"

"Thank you for your care, Lord Hu!" Li Zhi agreed immediately.

"Two taels of silver a month. If you do well, it can be increased in the future. Any problems with that?" Chen Hu asked while looking at him.

"No problem, no problem at all! Lord Hu is already very generous!"

"Alright then, from now on, you are the steward here!" While speaking, Chen Hu took out 200 taels of silver and handed them to him, telling him to be responsible for the expenses and to ask him for more if the money wasn't enough, as he would be coming here every few days.

"Mrs. Liao, you have done well in recommending someone. This silver is a reward for you!" Then, Chen Hu tossed another tael of silver to Mrs. Liao.

"Oh my, Lord Hu, how can I accept this!" Mrs. Liao said, feeling flattered. She hadn't expected that just by recommending two people, she would actually receive a reward of one tael of silver. This Lord Hu was simply too generous.

"By the way, Mrs. Liao, I have another task for you!" Chen Hu said thoughtfully.

"Please instruct me, Lord Hu!"

Chen Hu said: "Find another courtyard like this one. There are more and more people being taken in, and it's getting crowded here. We need to prepare in advance!"

Immediately, Mrs. Liao showered him with compliments again, saying that Chen Hu was kind-hearted and a great person.

Waving his hand, Chen Hu left. On the way, he brought up the lucky draw interface to perform a draw.