This was a completely risk-free venture for him, so why not?
Li Chonglou, being fully aware of this, also turned and headed to a breakfast shop after receiving Hua Ge's affirmative reply.
"Did you hear? The whole Evil Dog family was taken in by the police. They say the main guy will be locked up for at least ten years before he gets out."
"What's Evil Dog compared to that? Have you heard about the big shot from Dongfei? He's been taken in too!"
"No way, wasn't he known as one of the three young masters of Shangjing?"
Words from some gossipy individuals reached Li Chonglou's ears. This wasn't the first time; he had heard similar news the previous night.
It was all about some big shot getting arrested somewhere. This made Li Chonglou realize that the Shangjing Central Bureau was truly taking action, not just using it as an excuse to maintain order.
However, as of now, he hadn't heard any news about the Four Great Gangs of Shangjing. He wondered if their influence was too deeply rooted, or if the Central Bureau had other intentions.
He also learned about the arrest of over a hundred collaborators with foreign forces. If he weren't so pressed for money, he might have even tried to inquire about the details of these grey-clothed individuals.
Just then, a mobile phone text message alert made Li Chonglou’s face light up with joy.
It was a deposit notification! Luo Feng had finally transferred the money!
"It was worth it to use a new phone for this. I need to notify Zhou Tong quickly."
Li Chonglou feared his phone might be tapped or located, so he had turned it off early. This new phone was for browsing new information and receiving money.
The most important reason was indeed Luo Feng's money. The company was in dire need of funds, and Li Chonglou naturally wished to put the money to good use as soon as possible.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have accepted the solo missions.
Upon receiving the money, Li Chonglou immediately called Zhou Tong using his new phone.
When Zhou Tong heard about the significant income on the other end of the line, a smile also appeared on his face. At the same time, he mentioned the matter of Yue Hai and the others.
"Pei Yue came back too? And she said she has a surprise for me when I get back?"
Upon hearing that Chen Pei Yue had also returned, and it seemed like she was going to join them, Li Chonglou felt pleasantly surprised. After all, Chen Pei Yue's talent was considered top-tier.
With Chen Pei Yue's talent, with a little guidance, she would definitely become a capable assistant!
As for the surprise that even Zhou Tong was reluctant to reveal, Li Chonglou didn't think much of it. Instead, upon hearing that they also intended to join the solo group, he suddenly felt a bit worried.
"They've already gone out?"
"Yes, about half an hour ago."
Since the decision had been made, he couldn't say much more. After all, practical combat was truly the fastest way to improve one's strength.
Yue Hai and the others' strength wasn't bad; compared to most people, they had won. However, when compared to those within their circle,
They were still a bit on the weaker side.
The two strongest among them could at most be considered barely average, but the enemies he encountered were mostly not average. If their strength didn't keep up, they would only be relegated to the sidelines later on.
That was how the world worked. It wasn't that Li Chonglou was heartless, but without sufficient strength to maintain a high position, he would face ruin in an instant!
Zhou Tong was like that, which was why Li Chonglou had left Xiao Bai by his side.
Upon learning of Hei Dao and the others' decision, Li Chonglou felt both gratified and worried. Gratified because they had sufficient ambition, which was a good thing.
But the tasks of the solo agency were not that simple.
Being wanted by the Central Bureau alone was enough to indicate some issues. Although some of these people were weaker, Yue Hai and the others had hardly encountered such situations, and they might still be too inexperienced with certain tactics.
"But regardless of anything, they have the intention, and I must quickly complete my missions and earn money."
As he was thinking this, his phone rang.
It was Hua Ge calling!
Li Chonglou's eyes lit up, and he quickly answered.
"The person is here. Hurry if you want to come!"
"On my way!"
It was a bit unexpected for such a big fish to appear at this time. Usually, for these big fish who dared not operate openly, wouldn't the late hours of the night be the most suitable?
However, he couldn't dwell on it too much. After quickly paying for his breakfast, Li Chonglou hurried towards the private casino where Hua Ge was.
About five minutes later, he was back downstairs at that residential building.
"Remember, if you win, I get a share too."
"Don't worry, Hua Ge, if I win, I definitely won't forget you!"
Li Chonglou took out the cigarettes he had specially bought for Hua Ge, offered one, and Hua Ge took it and lit it skillfully before gesturing for Li Chonglou to hurry inside.
Although this private casino was located in a small town, its decoration was not inferior to that of larger casinos, only the space was a bit smaller, with just two gambling tables.
This big fish was clearly well-known here. As soon as he arrived, the two separate tables merged into one, with everyone gathering around.
Li Chonglou saw the big fish surrounded by everyone as soon as he entered. Despite the crowd, the man was burly and had a bald head, making him hard not to notice.
However, Li Chonglou only glanced at him and stopped paying attention. The man was clad head to toe in designer brands, and even the hand holding the cards was wearing a watch worth hundreds of thousands. It couldn't be the person he was looking for.
If he were wanted by the Central Bureau, he wouldn't dare to be so ostentatious; he wouldn't have enough lives to be caught!
Li Chonglou had a photo of Hei Hu, a high-definition casual photo. After looking away, he began to survey the other people gathered around the gambling table.
This big fish wasn't the target, but he was the target of his target. As for the other gamblers, Li Chonglou couldn't be sure, but Hei Hu, being an insider, would definitely have a discerning eye!
Therefore, Li Chonglou was certain that once the big fish appeared, he would reveal himself!
There was another reason for this: if he had been loitering around before this, he might have aroused suspicion.
So Li Chonglou was willing to spend a little time to ensure everything was foolproof.
As expected, less than half a minute later, Li Chonglou spotted Hei Hu in a corner.
Unlike the big fish, Hei Hu was dressed very discreetly, all in black, with a buzz cut, the kind of person who would disappear into a crowd.
But a brief observation would reveal his exceptionally sharp gaze, and deep within his eyes, a hint of sharpness was hidden.
"It wasn't a wasted wait."
Li Chonglou stared at his figure, a faint smile appearing on his face.