After leaving Saint Paul, Su Tianyu and the others returned directly to Panama City. After a brief reorganization in Panama City and separating from the others, he immediately returned to Dragon City.

...

Two days later, the Dragon City mayor's office.

Old Li sat at his desk, working diligently.

"Knock knock knock!"

A knock sounded on the door.

"Enter."

The office door opened, and Su Tianyu walked in: "Leader, busy!"

"You're back." Old Li looked up at Su Tianyu, waved his hand, and said, "Come and sit."

Su Tianyu walked over, leaned down, and sat beside the desk, sighing and saying, "Leader, this time I've lost my touch and come to apologize."

Old Li picked up his teacup and said softly, "The result cannot be changed. There's no point in punishing you now. Tell me about the process, and let's find the reasons!"

Su Tianyu organized his thoughts and reported his work to the leader in a very serious manner. He explained in detail how the three families carried out their tasks, what mistakes were made, and how Huo Dongsheng ultimately snatched people away.

After about twenty minutes, Old Li listened to the entire story and replied with a frown, "This isn't just your responsibility. I have responsibility too."

Su Tianyu scratched his head: "You gave me everything to do. What responsibility could you have?"

Old Li sighed and said pointedly, "We started from scratch, fighting all the way, and many people get nervous when they hear my name. The main reason Lao Wu is willing to side with Huo Dongsheng is that he's afraid my blood will rub off on him. So, it's not just your problem. Wu Boxin's attitude is so crucial, and if he doesn't choose us, there's not much we can do."

"Our situation is different from the Huagong Association," Su Tianyu replied with a frown. "To put it bluntly, if we hadn't stepped on landmines, engaged in confrontation, and stirred up the political situation in Dragon City for several years, giving the entire overseas Chinese community a tendency to rise, would the Huagong Association dare to show its face? Three years ago, what was their business model? They could only hide in the alleys and secretly cause trouble in the planned areas. But now? All sorts of demons and monsters dare to come to the stage. Who gave them this space? The three-way division of Dragon City! To be honest, the road we've taken is indeed full of challenges and somewhat bloody, but there's no way around it. We're the pioneers!"

"You're right, that's why I've never regretted it." Old Li walked around the room with his hands behind his back: "If Wu Boxin doesn't want to come, then we won't force him. But Huo Dongsheng is a bit disgusting in how he does things."

Su Tianyu got up and followed: "He's a smiling tiger, really disgusting. But there's no way around it. Everyone has their own calculations now, especially since the Chinese Association is such a big pie, he's eager to grab a piece."

Old Li was silent for a moment, then looked at Su Tianyu: "Are you really planning to give up, or do you have other plans?!"

Su Tianyu paused: "I talked a lot with Yu Mingyuan, and I think some of his suggestions are very rational and objective..."

Old Li waved his hand: "Come, sit down, let's talk."

And so, the mentor and disciple sat on the sofa and conspired again.

...

After reporting to Old Li, Su Tianyu didn't stay in Dragon City for long. He began to travel between Panama City, Sinaloa, Casallo, and other places, temporarily focusing his energy on the old Mexican government army and waiting for Yu Mingyuan's follow-up actions.

Since the death of the old commander of the old Mexican government army, the army had been in chaos. The new young commander, who had just taken over the position, was only twenty-six years old, with weak prestige and unable to convince the public or suppress the people below. This led to the activation of warlords in various places. In order to stabilize the old Mexican government army, Su Tianyu began to increase military support for the young commander, increasing the export of military equipment. Guns, cannons, and even helicopters and tanks were being secretly transported there.

Su Tianyu had long judged the changes in the old Mexican region in his heart. He felt that a war was bound to break out here, it was only a matter of time.

Fortunately, most of the generals within the old Mexican government army still supported the young commander, and Zhao Weihu and others were also running around with hot money, helping the young commander stabilize the situation.

The Qingyi Bureau was also secretly making moves. According to intelligence intercepted by the All-Unification Bureau, Kang Dinghuang had more than once instigated warlords of the old Mexican government army to create mutiny incidents, but everyone was not stupid, and no one wanted to be the first to stick their head out, so the situation was somewhat deadlocked.

...

At the same time.

After winning over Wu Boxin, Huo Dongsheng also began to get busy. In half a month, he frequently appeared in Saint Paul, tirelessly meeting with politicians and businessmen who had secretly come from Districts One, Two, and Three.

Soon, the new association's constitution and basic management structure were established, and a name was chosen: Huaxing Business Society.

After several meetings, Wu Boxin also began to exert his strength. Using the connections he had accumulated in the Chinese business community for half his life, he began to frantically recruit people.

Since the Huagong Association was already large, coupled with the leadership of the respected Lao Wu, the scale quickly grew, and many small associations and business associations were absorbed one by one, and crudely digested.

According to statistics from the Huagong Association, in just two months, the number of top politicians and businessmen in the Huagong Association had expanded two or three times compared to before.

This data was terrifying, almost entirely accomplished by Lao Wu alone. Although many of these people were just filling the ranks out of face or for profit, and did not intend to speak out for overseas Chinese groups or show their faces, it was precisely because of the increase in these people that the influence of the Huaxing Business Society suddenly skyrocketed.

This was like when fighting in groups, some people would also pull a group of cheerleaders to fill the ranks. Regardless of whether they could really fight, it looked pretty impressive.

...

From Su Tianyu's departure from Saint Paul to the rapid rise of the Huaxing Business Society, five months passed in a flash...

One evening.

Huo Dongsheng sat in his office, put his hands together, and said to Huang Peishan, "Is there still no movement from Dragon City?"

Huang Peishan shook his head: "No movement. Su Tianyu has been busy with the affairs of the old Mexican government army during this time, and may not have the energy to manage the association's side, right?"

"Hmm!"

Huo Dongsheng nodded, looked out the window with his hands behind his back, and changed the subject: "Are they sure they're coming?"

"Yes, after a round of private communication, they're confirmed to be coming." Huang Peishan nodded slowly: "It's just a tentative contact."

Huo Dongsheng slowly got up, stretched, and said, "Alright, you can arrange the rest, don't leak the news."