"You don't want to be the Gang Leader? Then why do you keep talking about taking over the Red Fang Gang?"
"Is there a conflict between the two? I want the ownership rights to the Red Fang Gang, but I don't want the management rights. Do you understand?"
Seeing that everyone was still completely confused, Geno continued.
"In other words, from today on, the Red Fang Gang is under my protection. However, I will not participate in your management. Later on, if anyone bullies you, just tell me and it's done."
In Geno's eyes, the current members of the Red Fang Gang were just the old, weak, sick, and disabled. It was hard enough for them to even protect themselves, let alone help him with anything. It would be good enough if they didn't cause trouble.
"You mean, you want to be the protective umbrella for the Red Fang Gang? But, leaving aside how you could possibly achieve that, what benefit does doing this bring you?"
Perlman voiced the heartfelt question of everyone present, including the members of the Cunning Hares.
"It's very simple. As I said, I came here because I agreed to Miguel's request. He entrusted the Red Fang Gang to me. To put it bluntly, whether you admit it or not, the Red Fang Gang is already my property."
In Geno's perception, the Red Fang Gang was already his possession. The reason he asked Perlman all those things earlier was merely to confirm whether these remaining 'negative assets' were still worth keeping around.
Looking at it now, they were acceptable.
"Then, will you lead the Red Fang Gang to do those things that offend Heaven and reason again?"
"Please, I am a law-abiding good citizen. I don't do things that violate laws and discipline."
Geno rolled his eyes. His own studio was already raking in gold every day; did he still need to break the law? Of course, Twiggy's laboratory might burn through ten times that amount and still not be enough.
"This... I can't believe Miguel actually had a friend like you."
Perlman couldn't be blamed for reacting this way. He knew too well what kind of person Miguel was, and he never imagined Miguel would have such a friend. Hearing Perlman's words, Geno's expression became somewhat unnatural. He remembered how that white-haired bastard had taken advantage of him before disappearing.
No, he couldn't just let it go like that.
"Since you have already acknowledged my identity, then the Leader of the Red Fang Gang should also be changed."
The others were stunned again. What was happening now? Didn't he just say he wasn't interested in the Leader position? Perlman was also completely confused. Although he wasn't interested in the identity of this temporary leader, Geno's whimsical behavior made him impossible to figure out. He didn't understand what Geno was up to.
"Then I announce, starting from today, the Leader of the Red Fang Gang is her!"
Geno grabbed the kitten who was watching the drama from the sidelines, pulled her in front of everyone, and patted her on the shoulder.
"Nekomata! She is the new Leader of the Red Fang Gang!"
"Meow meow meow?"
Nekomata was dumbfounded. Perlman and his men were dumbfounded. Nicole and her team were also dumbfounded. Everyone was dumbfounded. Nekomata becoming the leader of the Red Fang Gang? They understood these words separately, but why couldn't they understand them when put together?
"Meow?! I'm going to be the Leader? How come I didn't know this myself! Did you ask for my opinion?!"
"Oh, then I'm asking now. Are you willing to be the Leader of the Red Fang Gang?"
"I..."
Nekomata froze, not expecting Geno to actually ask her. If asked whether she wanted to be the Leader, she naturally didn't want to. Cats are free creatures; she didn't want to be locked down by the so-called title of Leader.
But as the words reached her lips, she thought of Miguel again. If it were Miguel, would he hope for her to take this position?
"If you want to ask Miguel, he agreed to it too."
This was a lie. Miguel had actually thought of letting Geno manage the Red Fang Gang, allowing Nekomata to be a hands-off figurehead to ensure she would have food and clothing for the rest of her life. He also knew Nekomata's temperament; she couldn't handle those old foxes by herself.
But with Geno's martial prowess added in, it would be very simple.
However, Miguel had miscalculated two things. First, the Red Fang Gang collapsed faster and more thoroughly than he had imagined. Second, Geno had no intention of taking over those black assets of unknown origin. Even if the Red Fang Gang hadn't fallen so completely, he still planned to donate all those assets.
As for now, as Miguel's adopted daughter, inheriting her old man's position was very reasonable, right? This way, Geno could solidly remain a hands-off boss while also finding some proper business for Nekomata to do. Why not?
Perlman and the others thought for a moment. Letting Nekomata lead them was indeed a good idea. After all, Nekomata had left back then because she couldn't stand Miguel's actions, and as Miguel's adopted daughter, she could be considered of pure lineage.
Thus, they were very decisive.
"Welcome, new Leader!"
"Welcome, new Leader!"
"Meow? Meow meow meow meow meow?"
With swirls spinning in her eyes, Nekomata was thus confusedly pushed onto the throne of the Red Fang Gang Leader. While Nicole and the others were a bit disorganized at first, they quickly accepted the matter.
"In other words, Nekomata is now the Leader of the Red Fang Gang, and I am Nekomata's boss, so rounding up, I am the highest authority of the Red Fang Gang?"
Nicole was obviously daydreaming a bit, and Geno quickly woke her from her dream.
"Stop dreaming. I told you, I am the owner of the Red Fang Gang."
However, despite the two bickering enthusiastically here, neither actually had any designs on this group of widows and orphans. Or rather, they had no designs on the current Red Fang Gang.
"This is bad! Perlman, someone broke in... uh, eh? What's the situation?"
The thug who had been knocked out by Geno ran in. Looking at the scene where something major seemed to have happened without him knowing anything at all, he scratched his head in utter confusion.
With this, the operation to subdue the Red Fang Gang was successfully completed. As for the arrangements for these people afterward, Geno had a rough idea in his heart.
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"Meow? A new company?"
Nekomata tilted her head, looking at Geno sitting on the sofa.
The group had already returned from the Red Fang Gang's territory. regarding the settlement of those gang members, they had temporarily rented a few rooms for them to live in. The next thing to solve was their livelihood problem.
"That's right. I plan to establish a freight company called 'Fang-Neko Express' and let those guys be of some use."
The people of the Red Fang Gang, having once mixed in the underworld, could fight, run, and drive—and they drove fast. As long as they paid a little attention to speeding tickets, opening a freight company would be a sure profit without loss.
"But, where will we get the connections to take orders?"
Nekomata raised a crucial question: where would the freight company's cargo come from?
"Heh heh, it's finally my turn to shine!"
Nicole, standing to the side with her arms crossed over her chest, stepped forward with a face full of pride.
"I have already used my connections to contact some bosses who need goods transported. It just so happens our company is just starting up and our asking price isn't very expensive. Out of respect for me, they very happily placed orders."
In reality, Nicole had used the fact that she could earn money to pay back her debts to them if this business succeeded. After all, in these times, the one who owes money is the boss.
"I see, meow. Wait? 'Our'?"
"That's right! I've invested! When the time comes, I want thirty percent of the company's profits! Ohohoho~"
Geno smiled fully. Looking at Nicole's happy appearance, he was also very satisfied in his heart. Only thirty percent to settle the most difficult order problem? It was simply too good a deal.
"I understand the logic, but why do you guys have to discuss business on my sofa!"
Belle, having heard the entire sequence of events, roasted them. Why did these people have to discuss business in her home! The most critical point was that they didn't include her in such a fun thing!
The adorable Belle, angry online!
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