jdhmnovel Chapter 455: Let's give it a try and see how capable you are
Chapter 455: Let's give it a try and see how capable you are
Let them wait and feel the weight of their decision.
An hour passed before the two were finally notified that they could go in and see Huo Han.
"Huo Han, what do you mean?" the two shouted angrily as soon as they entered the door.
Huo Han slowly raised his head and looked at them coldly: "I've already said that gang discipline is an iron rule. If you didn't come yesterday, you will have to bear the consequences today."
The two men looked at Huo Han angrily, their anger threatening to erupt. Huo Han's attitude made them feel even more humiliated, but they also knew that under the current circumstances, they could only endure.
Huo Han's gaze was sharp as a knife. He knew that his decision had caused resentment among the two men, but for the long-term benefit of the gang, he had to do this. He had to make everyone understand that the gang's discipline could not be challenged.
The two of them were left outside by Huo Han for longer and longer, and their anger grew stronger and stronger. Just when they were about to lose their patience, the guard finally came to inform them that they could go in to see Huo Han.
As soon as they entered the office, Huo Han's attitude was completely unexpected. He looked at the two of them with a smile on his face, seemingly completely oblivious to the turmoil outside.
"Brothers, what's wrong? Have you been feeling unwell recently?" Huo Han asked with concern.
The two were confused by Huo Han's reaction. One of them said, "Nothing, Boss. We're here to ask about that piece of land." Huo Han looked at them with confusion: "Which piece of land?"
"This is our original territory, and today someone actually said that you were the one who collected the management fee. How come we didn't know about this?" another person said angrily.
Huo Han stroked his chin, feigning bewilderment. "Oh, that piece of land. I saw no one claimed it during the meeting, so I assumed no one was responsible. So they redistributed it."
"How come no one is responsible? It's clearly ours!" The two of them shouted almost at the same time.
Huo Han shrugged and continued to play dumb: "Really? I didn't see you at the meeting that day. According to the rules, those who didn't come are not eligible to claim the territory."
The two men were so angry that they were shaking all over. One of them said anxiously, "Boss, we've been brothers for so many years, and you treat us like this? We just had a misunderstanding, and you took our territory away?"
Huo Han's face darkened, but his tone remained calm: "Rules are dead, but people are alive. But there are some things we must follow the rules. Otherwise, how can we be worthy of those brothers who arrived on time?"
The two men looked at Huo Han angrily, but Huo Han's eyes revealed a determination that made it impossible to refute.
Huo Han put on a pleasant expression again: "Alright, this is settled. Don't be discouraged, there will be opportunities in the future. But don't make this mistake again next time."
The two looked at each other and saw the same helplessness and anger in each other's eyes... They knew that Huo Han had made it very clear about today's matter. He wanted to use this to establish his prestige and let everyone know his determination and decisiveness.
The two men stood up helplessly and said to Huo Han coldly: "Got it, Boss."
Huo Han smiled and saw them off. Watching them depart, a satisfied smile crossed his face. He knew that while today's events had displeased others, they had established a solid foundation for his authority. In this world, authority was sometimes more important than anything else.
After hearing what Huo Han said, the two men's faces turned even uglier. One of them couldn't help but say, "Boss, that land is clearly ours. This is all a misunderstanding. Now that the misunderstanding has been resolved, just give it back to us."
Huo Han shook his head, his tone firm: "That won't do. My decision was announced at the meeting, and the positions have already been allocated. If I change it now, it will make the other brothers unhappy."
The other person was anxious and said quickly: "Boss, as long as you are willing to make arrangements, you can leave the other problems to us. We will explain to those brothers ourselves.
Huo Han stared at him sharply: "Solve? How are you going to solve it?"
The two looked at each other, and one of them quickly replied, "Either you arrange it directly and give us some manpower; or you just give us the manpower and we'll handle it ourselves."
Huo Han was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I understand your feelings, but you also have to understand that as the boss, I must consider the overall interests and order. The territory has been allocated, and readjusting it now, no matter how you explain it, will cause dissatisfaction and chaos."
He paused, then added, "But I'm not an unsympathetic person. Since you've proposed a solution, I can consider it. However, this matter cannot be decided immediately. I need time to consider it and communicate with the other brothers."
After hearing what Huo Han said, the two of them, although still dissatisfied, knew that Huo Han had given them a way out.
One of them said respectfully, "Okay, Boss, we'll wait for your news."
Huo Han nodded: "You guys go back first and don't cause any trouble. I will give you a reply as soon as possible."
The two men left the office and looked at each other, seeing the anxiety and dissatisfaction in each other's eyes.
"What should we do?" one of them asked.
"Let's wait, maybe the boss will really help us solve it." The other person was silent for a moment and sighed.
Huo Han sat in his office, his hands folded on the table, lost in thought. He knew the reason for their dissatisfaction and the solutions they had proposed. But he also understood the importance of rules and authority in the underworld.
Huo Han decided to maintain order and also wanted to teach the two a lesson, letting them know that in this new era, they must strictly observe discipline and act according to the rules.
However, Huo Han was hesitant. After all, this was a matter between brothers. He knew his decision would displease some and might even cause further chaos. But Huo Han knew that as the eldest brother, he had to make the final decision, even on such a delicate and complex matter.
Huo Han silently made a decision, then picked up the phone and began planning his next move. He knew the rules of the underworld and the human heart were complex, but only by mastering them could he truly secure his position as the boss.
Huo Han's subordinate, A'long, sneered after hearing the two's request, "You want manpower? Now's not the time to just assign manpower. We have rules. If you want manpower, you have to go to the competition arena and participate in the challenge. You can only get it if you win."
One of them said dissatisfiedly, "Is this a deliberate attempt to embarrass us? Didn't the boss say he would consider it?"
Huo Han nodded calmly, "I agree with this rule. Since you want 547's help, you must abide by our rules. Let's go to the competition arena and challenge them."
Seeing Huo Han nod, the two men didn't dare to get angry for the time being. One of them said angrily, "Okay, we'll go. I hope you won't cheat."
Aaron led the two out of the room with a smile. Huo Han looked at their backs and sighed deeply.
Another of Huo Han's men, Xiao Dao, couldn't help but ask, "Boss, if they win, will we really give them the manpower and return their territory to them?"
Huo Han sneered, "Impossible. Winning only proves that this person is still useful. But without rules, there can be no order. If you win, you can have another match. If you lose, you can naturally give up."
Xiaodao understood Huo Han's intentions after hearing what he said. Huo Han not only wanted to educate the two, but also to take this opportunity to consolidate his position and authority.
On the competition field, the two men engaged in a fierce duel with Huo Han's men. This was Huo Han's internal arena, used to assess strength, resolve disputes, and establish Huo Han's authority and discipline.
One of them swung the stick in his hand and attacked Huo Han's men, while the other one nimbly dodged his opponent's attack.
In the audience, the gang members watched intently, some were whispering, and some were cheering loudly.
The result of the competition was, of course, that Huo Han's men had won. The two men were defeated, and anger, disappointment, and grievance were all mixed together in their hearts.
Huo Han didn't show up. He was in his office, watching the competition on a monitor. After seeing the result, he smiled faintly, thinking that the two of them should now understand the importance of rules.
He turned around and looked at the night outside the window, and couldn't help but think of the dangers of the world and the warmth and coldness of human nature.
Huo Han knew that he had to enforce rules and discipline more strictly and not let anyone feel they could challenge his authority.
He felt a bit heavy in his heart, but he also knew that this was the underworld. There were no permanent friends, only permanent interests. To maintain the order of the gang, he had to be vigilant at all times and not let his guard down even a little.
Huo Han sat back down at his desk, a look of determination on his face. He knew he still had much to do and many challenges to face. But he firmly believed that as long as he adhered to the rules and stuck to his principles, nothing could shake his position.
The other party nodded with a complicated expression on his face. He seemed to have not expected Huo Han to manage his subordinates in this way. However, he did not complain too much. After all, in this world, power is everything.
Huo Han watched the other party leave and decided to go to the competition venue himself to see the situation. He wanted to send a signal to everyone that he was a fair and strict boss who would not tolerate anyone challenging his authority.
When Huo Han entered the competition arena, he saw the provocateur being pinned down. Although he had already lost, he was still shouting, "You guys are all Boss Huo's men. Why are you bullying me~?"
Huo Han frowned, walked to the center, and stared coldly at the shouter: "What's your name?"
"My name is Liu Cheng. Aren't you Boss Huo? I just don't accept it. Why can't I challenge you again just because I lost?"
Huo Han smiled faintly: "Liu Cheng, huh? You're quite a man of character. Since you want to challenge me so much, then stand up. I'll give you a chance."
When Liu Cheng heard this, he immediately struggled to stand up, his eyes full of provocation: "Boss Huo, don't regret it."
Huo Han waved his hand: "Give it a try, let's see how capable you are."
A hint of excitement flashed in Liu Cheng's eyes. He knew that this was an opportunity to prove himself and also an opportunity for (Ma Zhao Zhao) to show his strength to Huo Han.
Huo Han turned to A'long who was standing beside him and said, "Go and compete with him."
A Long nodded and stood opposite Liu Cheng.
The two began to compete. Liu Cheng was strong, but A'long was more experienced. For a while, the two were evenly matched.
Huo Han stood aside and watched coldly. He understood that Liu Cheng wanted to use this opportunity to prove himself and also wanted to gain some status and benefits by provoking him.