Chapter 279: The First Step in Conquering tropolis
A Night Out and New Directives
After so ti, the three subordinates remained unchanged. Dior was still cold as ice, his androgynous face radiating an aloofness that kept people at bay. Sotis, Luke wondered if he’d been born in the wrong universe entirely.
Wang Hu was more massive than ever, his pectoral muscles easily rivaling a D-cup. Standing next to the shifty, small, under-five-foot-six Tony Wu, he looked like a worried father tending to his son.
The four enjoyed themselves freely at the nightclub. Once they'd had their fill, Luke waved the won out. He lit a cigarette and spoke casually.
"You've been in tropolis for a while now. What's your take on the city?"
"Dior, you first."
Dior thought for two seconds, then slowly replied, "I had my people conduct a covert investigation. I found that the city's gangs are all secretly backed by powerful corporations. The biggest force is the Genesis Society, and their boss, Dermott rk, has deep connections to LexCorp."
Luke nodded slightly and looked at the other two.
"And you?"
Tony Wu raised his glass and quickly swallowed his drink. "Boss, whatever you tell to do, I'll do. Don't ask for things that require brain strain."
Wang Hu had a different opinion. He rumbled,
"I think if we want to establish ourselves in tropolis, we have to take out that guy who flies around all day."
Luke gave him a strange look. "You an Superman?"
"Who else!"
Wang Hu let out a heavy snort. "That sanctimonious bastard constantly uses the pretense of 'protecting citizens' to harass local gangs. The last ti the Hongn and the Mafia were fighting over turf in the Great Bay Area, we were about to win, and then he suddenly dropped from the sky and beat everyone up without question. So of the brothers are still in the hospital!"
Luke frowned; he hadn't heard about this incident.
Tony Wu picked his teeth, adding, "That guy is definitely trouble. Our guys say bullets don't even scratch him; his body is harder than steel. To deal with him, Boss, you'd have to step in personally."
"But I don't think it's worth the risk. Our turf wars don't interfere with Superman's interests. There’s no need to make him an enemy."
Luke raised an eyebrow, looking at Tony Wu with surprise. He hadn't expected the descendant of Wu Sangui to possess such strategic wisdom.
Dior spoke gravely, "Young Master, how should we proceed next?"
Luke pondered for a mont, then slowly said,
"I have three tasks for you."
"First, the Hongn. I've struck a deal with my uncle. Effective imdiately, the Hongn territories in the two Eastern states, including tropolis and Gotham City, are under my command. I'm too busy with my companies to manage the Hongn's affairs."
"Second, the factories for Blue Bird and Tesla are built. The grand opening is in a few days. I need one of you to serve as the Head of Security for Blue Bird, Tesla, and also Show."
"The third task involves intelligence. I want to form a specialized intelligence unit—a tahuman response team—for gathering information and handling ergencies. I already have the personnel list worked out, but the Captain must be one of you. I don't trust anyone else with that kind of power."
Luke raised his glass and took a sip of red wine.
"Three tasks, three positions. Choose your roles."
The bond among the four was forged through conflict and loyalty. Luke saw no reason to play mind gas with them; that would be foolish.
Tony Wu didn't hesitate. "I'm not being the Head of Security."
Wang Hu quickly chid in. " neither."
Luke was resigned, his gaze falling on Dior. The latter's mouth twitched slightly before he reluctantly said,
"Then I will take the security role."
Luke asked, "And the Hongn?"
Wang Hu thumped his massive chest. "I'll handle the Hongn. These two—one's a dandy, the other's a weasel—can't hold the line. A cri boss role requires the imposing stature and commanding presence that only I possess."
Tony Wu scoffed from the side, "All muscle, no brains."
Wang Hu turned to glare at him.
"What did you say?"
Tony Wu jutted out his lip in disdain.
"I'll take the intelligence and tahuman task force. With their two pea-sized brains, they'd ss up that job in an instant."
That remark enraged both Dior and Wang Hu. If Luke hadn't been present, they would surely have pinned Tony Wu down for a beating.
The three n’s choices perfectly matched Luke's plans. The Head of Security position was vital for the companies' public image; Tony Wu's shifty appearance was a non-starter. Wang Hu had the presence but was too prone to violence. Dior was the most suitable: his looks, temperant, and character were ideal, and his gender-neutral appearance was a bonus—he could handle problems from any side.
As for the Hongn Boss and the tahuman Task Force Captain, both Wang Hu and Tony Wu were capable. Despite one looking like a brute and the other like a sneak, they were all clever; no one in the Young Master Gang's high ranks was a fool.
The group spent a casual evening together, finally dispersing around nine that night.
The Future of Show
Back at ho, Billy and Charlie were waiting in the living room, along with several of Show's founding mbers: Cindy, Philip, Zacks, Rowan, and Barry Allen. The future Flash possessed an extraordinary mind and processing speed in computer science. In just two months at the company, he had outpaced all rivals to beco the second-in-command of the Technology Departnt, second only to Zacks Borg.
They were all there for one reason: Blue Bird and Tesla.
Zacks Borg asked first,
"Boss, are you really planning to launch two major companies simultaneously?"
"Yes."
"What about Show?"
Cindy asked urgently. This articulated the concern of everyone present. They all sensed that Luke's future focus would shift to Blue Bird and Tesla, relegating Show to a third-place priority. This was unthinkable, especially since Luke was in charge of all of Show's strategic planning.
Luke sat up straight, his calm gaze sweeping over everyone. Then he spoke unhurriedly.
"From the start, I told you that Show's goal is to connect the world and close distances. That is a dream—not just mine, but yours, too. Show's future will be phenonal. It will beco an indispensable part of people's daily lives. It will bridge the gaps between nations and cultures, fostering global diversity. Over the past few months, I believe you've all seen Show's potential. It will beco the symbol of an era, and you, the pioneers of that symbol, are destined to make history. And, of course..." He shrugged, adding with a hint of a smile,
"You're also destined to beco billionaires."
"Show is profoundly important to . But equally important are Blue Bird and Tesla."
"Wait a mont. I want to show you sothing."
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