WARNING! Tsundere President

“But first, let me hear what you’re up to,” he added before Eric could say anything.

“No problem!”

Phew, it looks like this kiddo is finally going in my direction. If he agrees to my plan, it will be a huge step to success. 

“My only goal here is to…”

I could have said “to unite all underground forces in Country Z” but considering I’m dealing with a bunch of self-proclaimed prestigious businessmen… 

“Is to make money.” The simple goal made all the men nod.

It was clear that they were looking for more money in their cheque book when they chose to work with Eric. And Eric then briefed them his upcoming plan which basically was the steps he would take to expand the forces in the dark to establish himself, to gather illegal funds laundered from all sources.

It was a conventional approach so every man agreed except for Jiang of course. But it was the moment when Eric mentioned about gunrunning and illegal drug trades, Jiang Yiyuan’s eyes changed as he raised his brows.

“I agree.”

“Fantastic.” Eric could hold his joy no longer.

Finally, the kiddo agrees! 

“But…” The young master stood up and tossed his cigarette. He clipped it back easily with his fingers as the fine lining of his eyes glowed in desire, “There’s one more problem.”

“What is it?” Frowned Eric in bewilderment.

“Let me get another cigarette.” The man spoke nonchalantly as he reached into his pocket.

And then a muzzle was pointed right on Eric’s forehead.

“Young Master Jiang, what do you think you’re doing?!” Shouted one guest as Eric froze on his seat.

“Put down the gun!”

“Jiang Yiyuan, what do you want?” Eric could not foresee the plot twist as his large eyes quivered staring at Jiang Yiyuan’s cold expression. His voice rang as hard as his heartbeat.

BANG!

The door was thrown open. What a relief. Eric’s men came in. 

In order to show my sincerity and trust in the guests, I did not ask my men to frisk them and I also did not ask their bodyguards to stay outside the hall. 

But well, I have countless men across my lair.

You might think you are funny, Jiang Yiyuan. But without my word, don’t you ever think about leaving here in one piece! 

Eric’s men came in…or so he thought.

It was not his men. It was a group of armed soldiers from Country Z!

The leader was no one other than Huo Chen himself.

Eric nearly wanted to scream just like the other guests. They might be the mafia from the underworld yet they were terrified by Huo Chen’s unexpected visit.

“Mr. Eric, I must applaud you for your perfect plan,” said Jiang Yiyuan after a snort, “But you have forgotten something. This is not America, your territory where you can do however you wish!”

“…”

“Y-you…” Towards the remark, Eric ground his teeth and forced out a few words, “You betrayed me!”

“Betrayed?” Jiang Yiyuan wheezed like a little boy, “Please. Don’t make me laugh. When was I part of your plan? Have you checked out what ‘betray’ means in the dictionary? Do you even have a dictionary?”

“…” Eric’s mind ran wild, figuring out a plan to escape.