Chapter 407: Support
Chapter 407: Support
Lan Shenan listens to Chen Chuan's words, and it's clear that what he said earlier wasn't just empty talk. She feels slightly relieved and proceeds to explain the difficulties they're currently facing in detail.
In reality, the situation isn't complex. The Lower City has an extensive tunnel system that can connect to almost every area of the Upper City.
Furthermore, the largest black market in the entire Central City is located here. Some essential items in the Lower City need to be purchased from the Upper City, so there are numerous logistics businesses operating in this area.
Road Tong Logistics used to be one of the major teams, but in recent years, they've encountered several serious issues. On one occasion, they even lost an extremely important cargo.
After paying a substantial compensation, internal conflicts arose due to profit distribution, leading to the team's split.
The more important team was directly poached by their competitor, Ant Toxin Transport. Adding insult to injury, the team's original manager and financial personnel went missing together, causing the entire logistics organization to come to a halt. The remaining members had to find their own way out.
Lan Shenan was originally a security personnel. She, along with some of the remaining members, took over the business and strived to restore some operations. Although they were not as strong as before, they managed to continue in some areas due to their previous reputation.
However, Ant Toxin Transport didn't stop there. They have been constantly attacking and suppressing them, especially in the past two months.
If it weren't for their third-limit fighter, Laobian, they might not have been able to withstand these attacks."
Chen Chuan considers this and asks, "How many third-limit fighters are there?"
"Several? No, just one."
Lan Shenan thinks for a moment and replies, "Chen Xiao Ge, the resources in the Lower City cannot compare to those in the Upper City. Most third-limit fighters are supplied by large gangs and teams. If it weren't for Road Tong Logistics' previous scale, we might not have been able to afford someone like Laobian."
She expresses her frustration, "So, I've been tolerating Laobian because without him, we truly couldn't find anyone else."
Chen Chuan ponders for a moment. "I understand. I can help you resolve this issue. But you should consider that without sufficient backing, similar situations will arise in the future, even if it's not Ant Toxin Transport. Other forces will target you."
Lan Shenan calmly responds, "I've thought about this problem. Chen Xiao Ge, if you can resolve this, we'd like to borrow your name to intimidate others for a while.
During this time, we'll give you a portion of our surplus revenue. Although our business isn't as robust as before, we can provide quite a few resources as long as we operate. We'll use this time to contact some forces to seek support, that way we can stabilize the team."
Chen Chuan nods slightly. Lan Shenan's thoughts are relatively clear, knowing what's crucial and how to proceed. Whether they can achieve it or not, at least the plan is feasible.
He says, "I need some information about the third-limit fighter behind Ant Toxin Transport, and also Laobian's information. Give me those."
He never underestimates any opponent. Having advance information will make it more convenient to resolve the issue, and it will naturally increase the level of intimidation.
(End of Chapter)Action: Lan Shenan listened to his words and understood that he had agreed to her request. She said, "As for Lao Bian's information... Chen Xiao Ge said that he might be unfavorable to us?"
Chen Chuan looked at her and said, "I don't know what he'll choose, but we need to be prepared."
Lan Shenan also had concerns about this, but since she had made her decision, she wouldn't back down. She had originally planned to remind Chen Chuan, but he had already thought one step ahead, which made her feel that Chen Chuan was very reliable.
She spoke with great decisiveness, "Good! I'll start gathering information immediately. If Chen Xiao Ge needs anything else..." She tapped her Boundary Vessel and established a connection with Chen Chuan, "Just tell me directly."
Chen Chuan added the contact and nodded, "Okay, if there's anything, I'll find Lan Captain."
Lan Shenan was a decisive and efficient person. After settling things with Chen Chuan, she immediately gathered the team's leaders.
Once everyone had arrived, she didn't mention her conversation with Chen Chuan right away. Instead, she brought up Lao Bian's request for an additional two percent. This statement was like a bombshell, and Xiao Ding was the first to object, jumping up in protest.
The others also expressed their displeasure, feeling that Lao Bian had gone too far this time. The team had already reached their limit, and they had made concessions, yet he still wasn't satisfied.
Seeing the agitated crowd, Lan Shenan finally revealed that she had convinced Chen Chuan to take action.
Hearing this, the group couldn't help but feel excited. Lao Cao was a bit surprised and asked, "Xiao Nan, is Chen Xiao Ge willing to help? Did you just go and persuade him?"
Lan Shenan shook her head and said, "It wasn't me who persuaded him. Chen Xiao Ge is doing this as a favor to Teacher and Lu Hao."
"So it's because of Mr. Yu's relationship."
Everyone thought about it and agreed. In the Upper City, a Third Limit Fighter with a legitimate identity would hardly be interested in such a small matter. His willingness to help was probably out of kindness.
Huan Jie spoke up, "I told you, we should find a reliable person. Lao Bian is untrustworthy."
Xiao Ding was the most excited, "Yes! That old man, I've never liked his face. This time, we'll get rid of him and won't have to see his face again."
Lao Shen, who was in charge of finances, had no understanding of fighting. He didn't know the strength of fighters, and he couldn't help but feel a bit worried, "Xiao Nan, that Chen Xiao Ge looks so young, can he really do it?"
In fact, it wasn't just him; Lao Cao and Huan Jie also had their doubts. After all, they knew nothing about Chen Chuan, and the fighters from Ant Toxin Transport were rumored to be extremely fierce. Lao Bian had repeatedly emphasized Chen Chuan's strength, so after such a long time, they had developed a psychological shadow.
However, Lan Shenan had great faith in Chen Chuan. After all, she had watched the recording of Chen Chuan's fight with Wei Wusheng. Although she was only a Second Limit Fighter, as a fighter herself, she could see the skills and techniques involved. Naturally, she had a clear standard of judgment.
She spoke with certainty, "Uncle Shen, Lao Cao, Huan Jie, you can rest assured. Chen Xiao Ge will definitely handle the Ant Toxin Transport fighter. There's no problem."
"That's good, that's great."
Although they still felt a bit nervous, her words calmed them down a bit.
After Lan Shenan finished discussing with the group and made detailed arrangements for the follow-up tasks, she went alone to an open area away from the crowd, where the vehicles and their lights were gathered. She contacted Lao Bian.
The Boundary Vessel first played an old drama's waiting music. After a short wait, Lao Bian's voice came through, "Xiao Nan, what's your decision? The other side has come to talk to me again. This situation is different from before, so you need to think it through clearly."
Lan Shenan said, "Uncle Bian, we've discussed it, and this matter might involve you fighting against the other fighter. We feel bad about it, so we've decided not to trouble you. We'll handle it ourselves."
"Xiao Nan, if you think the additional two percent is too high, I can try to reduce it a bit, considering our past relationship..."
Lan Shenan spoke seriously, "No, I can't let you suffer a loss. If not for our past relationship, you could go anywhere. There's no need to bother with us younger generations."
"Uncle Bian, we've troubled you for so long. We'll handle our own matters and won't bother you anymore."
There was a moment of silence on the other end, and the call ended.
After ending the call, Lan Shenan turned around decisively and walked back towards the gathering of vehicles and lights with determined steps.
On the other side of the Boundary Vessel, Uncle Bian sat there with a gloomy face. Although he looked like a man in his fifties, he was actually sixty-nine years old. However, his slightly loose skin still covered strong muscles.
He let out a cold laugh, "You want to kick me out? It's not that easy!"
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