Master Dong was the one who suffered the most and felt the most stifled by the demolition project. Just because he was one step behind Master Er in hearing that Chen Rou was feeling unwell, he had missed the chance to see his granddaughter. In truth, it made no difference who got there first regarding the redevelopment, as everything was slated for demolition anyway.
However, after the staff from Nie Corporation arrived, they set up their real estate office on Master Er’s territory—and at a spot handpicked by Master Er himself, positioned directly across from Master Dong’s bedroom window. Things took a turn for the worse when, waking up one morning, Master Dong saw workers clattering away as they erected the large copper sign for "Nie Group"—and it was happening right on Master Er's turf.
The area had its benefits; it was full of small-time landlords and landladies who were the most eager for the demolition to proceed. Ordinarily, people wouldn't have cared, but now that Master Er was leading the talks, everyone naturally leaned in his favor. Master Dong’s men used to have no trouble collecting protection fees, but now, many people were refusing to pay. The gangs didn't fear the average citizen—they could always just dish out a beating—but the bad reputation was a problem. Gradually, as Master Dong walked down the street, some residents in his jurisdiction wouldn't even acknowledge him. How could he stand for that?
Chapter 260