24: Chapter 24 The Confrontation Between the Strong and the Weak

The sky was just beginning to brighten, and the sun was radiating light through the clouds.

Zhang Shan was still lost in a hazy dream. Back then, he had a happy family, and he was the most cherished person in the house. Then suddenly, one day, the winds of change blew, and everything changed.

He went from being a pampered child to an orphan despised by everyone.

The nightmare began from that moment as well...

Whoosh. When the light from the sea surface shone into Zhang Shan's eyes, he suddenly woke up.

He woke up from the depths of his dream.

He got dressed and sat on the deck, letting the sea breeze blow against his face, enjoying the feeling of loneliness.

He closed his eyes, recalling the dream he had just had, wanting to reach out and touch it.

But he grasped at nothing.

There was a sense of loss, but it was only temporary. The current Zhang Shan was invincible.

Although he would occasionally reveal his vulnerability, it was only in places he deemed safest. Hmm, for instance, on an aircraft carrier.

Zhang Shan looked down at his watch. Hmm, still early.

"strongman, send the news that I am going to trade today to Victor. I want him to witness my shining moment with his own eyes." Zhang Shan smiled sinisterly.

In a luxury house in the center of ZL City, Victor gripped his cane tightly, glaring hatefully out the window.

"Zhang Shan, you hurt my people, yet you dare to come and provoke me! Who gave you the courage?"

Crack. The exquisite crystal glass shattered.

Knock, knock knock.

"Boss, the doctor said, said…"

"What did they say!" Victor's booming question caused the underling who came to report to immediately drop to his knees.

"The doctor said that Lord Curtis cannot be saved. Even if he survives, he will be a cripple. They asked me to seek your opinion on what to do next."

Victor closed his eyes. His slightly trembling hands betrayed his current emotions.

Curtis had been with him since he was just a low-level underling. He had always been loyal and was his most capable assistant. But, but, such a perfect person had actually been crippled by someone else. How could he not be furious!

"Take me to see him." In an instant, Victor seemed to age a little.

The doctor was trying hard to bandage Curtis, but Curtis was struggling violently and refusing to cooperate. Several people couldn't even hold him down.

Victor walked to the bedside, looked at the unrecognizable Curtis, and took his hand.

"Curtis, I, I am sorry. I didn't expect you to end up like this."

Curtis gripped Victor's hand tightly, repeatedly mouthing a few words: "Avenge me! Avenge me!"

Victor looked at Curtis, who was struggling to express his thoughts, and nodded solemnly.

"Curtis, rest assured. I will definitely avenge you. I will personally kill Zhang Shan and wash away this shame. Don't worry."

Having received a definitive answer, Curtis finally closed his eyes. The curtain fell forever.

The hand holding Victor's dropped at this moment...

A tear fell from the corner of Victor's eye...

Victor could not have imagined that he, who had sworn to avenge his brother, would eventually end up like his brother, dying at the hands of Zhang Shan.

Zhang Shan drove to the warehouse and did a headcount.

He had brought all his underlings with him today.

Do you think it was to prevent assassination?

No, no, no. He only brought them to maintain order; there was no other purpose.

When you're putting on a show, you have to make it look convincing.

He had already given them instructions before coming, and now his underlings were maintaining order.

Oh my, this feeling is just fantastic.

The people who placed orders yesterday did not expect to receive their arms so quickly.

They doubted whether this batch of arms actually existed.

They felt very dissatisfied with Zhang Shan's decision to make them queue. After all, they were all big shots in the underworld. Where had they ever suffered such treatment?

They shouted at Zhang Shan and his men in dissatisfaction. But it had little effect. After all, Zhang Shan and his men were just underlings, not the ones making decisions.

Zhang Shan heard the commotion outside and knew these big shots were losing their patience.

"Ahem." Zhang Shan coughed into the microphone.

The people who were making noise were startled by the cough. They looked up toward the high ground.

Zhang Shan waved playfully.

"Listen everyone, please cooperate a little. Wouldn't it be better to collect them in an orderly fashion? The more you make a scene, the longer it will take. The longer it takes to get your goods, why bother?"

"We've been here for so long! We haven't even seen a shadow of the arms yet. How can you expect us not to be impatient?" one of them shouted at the top of his lungs.

"Oh my, oh my! This big brother speaking is definitely not a big shot. Why do I say that? Because big shots don't sweat the small stuff. They certainly wouldn't be impatient over such a short wait."

Zhang Shan's words had a triple meaning. They soothed their hearts while pointing out that they were powerful and influential people.

Sure enough, the scene quieted down for a moment.

Zhang Shan read the numbers on the placards and led them into the warehouse to collect their arms.

The people who received their arms had eyes that gleamed with light.

This little guy is not to be underestimated! Before long, he might become the biggest arms dealer in Zhili Country. They sighed inwardly.

Bang. A gunshot rang out at the entrance.

"Why is it so lively here without inviting me, Victor, to come and see? Are you not giving me, Victor, any face?"

"Oh! Boss Victor is here! Then come and take a look, take a look. Feel free to browse, no charge."

Zhang Shan secretly teased Victor.

In order to maintain his aura as a big boss, Victor forced a smile.

"Why don't you invite me inside to sit?"

"How could I not? Please, come in."

Inside the warehouse, it looked calm and breezy, but in reality, there were hidden undercurrents.

"Little brother, you are amazing! In just a few days, you've become the biggest arms supplier in Zhili Country."

"Haha! Boss Victor, you flatter me!" Zhang Shan deflected Victor's words calmly.

Suddenly, the people opposite Victor pulled out guns and aimed them at Zhang Shan's side.

Zhang Shan saw this scene, his heart completely calm.

"Zhang Shan, you have a lot of nerve. You actually dared to kill Curtis!!"

"Boss Victor, you're wrong about that! I didn't kill Curtis. When I sent him to your doorstep, he was still alive."

"You…"

"Boss Victor, you should think about it. Can you kill me today? There's only one of me right now. Whether you kill me or not is entirely up to you."

Zhang Shan retorted calmly and confidently to Victor.

"Haha, what are you saying, little brother? How could I kill you? I was just joking with you."

Victor knew how much trouble it would cause him if he killed Zhang Shan at this moment.

Just like that, Zhang Shan stood alone against Victor's gang and won completely!

Victor was completely defeated, with no power to resist.