"Heh, you don't need to worry about that part. Just do exactly as I say. Of course, in the meantime, I'll have the Dongfang family cooperate with you to the fullest extent. Get to work!" Yang Yi said with a faint smile.

"Damn, I bet the Boss hit the jackpot this time when he went to England," Xu Ming exclaimed.

"Definitely!" Ye Xiaohou chimed in.

"Boss, hurry up and tell us, is it true or not?"

"Heh, you could say that," Yang Yi paused before saying, "Yanran, call Uncle Han later and tell him to be vigilant. Also, speed up the training of senior and junior gang members; I'm going to need a massive influx of manpower!"

"Yes!" Feng Shi responded crisply.

"Yi Ge, are you planning to monopolize Shanghai's economic lifeline?" Fatty Lin's expression grew serious, the gravity of his words conveying to the others that he was entirely earnest.

The others, noticing Fatty Lin's tone and expression, all turned to look at Yang Yi with confusion.

"To establish a foothold in Shanghai, one must not only monopolize its economic lifeline but also control the city's underground forces without alerting any other factions," Yang Yi rubbed the bridge of his nose, a strange smile playing on his lips.

"Underground forces?" Fatty Lin looked puzzled. "Doesn't Shanghai hardly have any underground factions? And even if they do, they're just small gangs and petty groups, nothing more than shaking down people for protection money."

"Fatty, haven't I told you before? When assessing anyone or anything, the mere fact that it exists in a certain place is enough to prove its capability and rationale for being there," Yang Yi’s face darkened. "While Shanghai might only have small gangs right now, haven't you noticed they've always been around? Although their growth isn't explosive, they are still developing..."

"That's true. I looked into Shanghai's underground elements before. Their origins are highly obscure, and most are small factions, yet they haven't been fighting over territory or showing signs of open conflict. What’s most suspicious is that they seem to possess a strange sense of coordination, continually expanding their own power while slowly gaining control over the entirety of Shanghai’s underworld," Ye Xiaohou suddenly added, his expression grave.

He didn't realize that as he spoke, a sharp glint flashed in Yang Yi's eyes, betraying a slight astonishment. "It seems Fourth Brother has matured!"

"Uh! Haha!" Ye Xiaohou awkwardly scratched the back of his head, letting out an embarrassed chuckle.

But this simple gesture caused Fatty Lin and Xu Ming beside him to look at him with utter disdain. Seeing this, Yang Yi laughed and said, "You two, stop being jealous of Fourth Brother. We’ve known each other for almost two years. The emergence and development of the Black God Gang are enough to force us all to grow up. Besides, people change every moment; it's just a matter of time and experience!"

"Indeed. It seems the path to developing our Rogue Dynasty into a world-class power is fraught with difficulties," Fatty Lin glanced at Yang Yi, seemingly not forgetting their original aspirations.

Xia Shiyun and Li Qian, who had remained silent from the start, simply listened and observed. In their eyes at that moment, the four young men seemed like gods who would soon stand at the pinnacle of humanity. This was because, deep in their bones, they possessed an unwavering persistence—a refusal to accept defeat, a commitment never to yield, and a burning desire to control their own destiny.

Majestic and formidable, a life of eminence. In this world today, I alone reign supreme. Slaughtering common folk, who is the wildest of all? ################################################## The next day. Everything unfolded precisely as Yang Yi had instructed. Xu Ming registered a film company with one hundred million in capital, subsequently injecting three hundred million as working funds, and established 'Black Guard' Film Co., Ltd. somewhere in Shanghai.

Ye Xiaohou followed suit, though he founded an entertainment agency tasked with scouting stars and expanding their foothold in the entertainment world, also starting with one hundred million in registered capital and three hundred million in working funds. Yang Yi even added an extra five hundred million specifically for hiring purposes, aiming for them to make their companies renowned throughout Huaxia within a month.

Ye Xiaohou's entertainment company was named "Dragon Guard" Entertainment Co., Ltd. Although both companies were established simultaneously in the public eye, they were unaware of the deep ties connecting them. The news instantly sent ripples through Shanghai—not because of the size of the companies, but because of the immense capital poured into their founding.

"It looks like they've both started," Yang Yi murmured to himself, standing on the balcony of the school pavilion and gazing at the distant sky.

"Yi Ge, just establishing the companies has already stirred up such a massive wave. When Fourth Brother starts investing heavily to recruit the currently trending stars, what do you think will happen to Shanghai?" Fatty Lin, from the bottom of his heart, hadn't expected merely setting up a company could cause such a stir across the city.

"Heh," Yang Yi smiled faintly, suddenly recalling something. He turned to Fatty Lin and said, "Call Uncle Han immediately. Have six thousand individuals qualified to become Black God Guards transferred to Shanghai within three days—five thousand between the senior and junior ranks. Allocate twenty-five hundred to Third Brother and Fourth Brother each."

"Got it!" Fatty Lin replied with excited eagerness.

"Hmph, it's about time to go find him. Cooperation would be best; if not, I'll make the commercial roads of the world tremble," Yang Yi thought to himself, a cold smirk playing on his lips.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the city. A young man sat inside his classroom. He possessed a handsome face, and a hint of poignant melancholy lingered between his brows, making him undeniably a beautiful sight.

Just then, a beautiful girl leaned close to him, asking, "Fei'er, what are you thinking about?"

"Uh! Sister!" The young man saw the beautiful woman shamelessly disregard the curious stares from the classroom as she pressed her face—a visage capable of driving masses wild—against his shoulder. This caused a noticeable shift in the young man's complexion.

"What is it? Are you still thinking about what happened today?" The woman smiled sweetly, seemingly unconcerned by the young man's expression.

"Sister, don't do this; this..." The young man appeared unable to grow accustomed to such intimacy from the woman.

Seeing his resistance, the woman's heart involuntarily fluttered, and her expression darkened instantly, as if her mood had shifted from clear skies to a sudden downpour.

"Are you really this indifferent to me?"

Hearing the woman's sorrowful words, the young man's body jolted. He quickly took her hand and said softly, "Good Sister, I just haven't adapted yet. Please don't be like this, okay?"

"Pfft!" Seeing the young man's anxious look, the woman laughed. "Alright, alright! Actually, Sister doesn't mind these things at all. As long as you keep me in your heart, that's enough."

"I apologize! Sister, please give me some time. Once I properly handle matters within the family, I will definitely let go of this burden and be with you always," the young man said with gentle sincerity.

It was clear that although they addressed each other as siblings, they were reluctant to part, indicating a clear, albeit taboo, romantic relationship in modern society. The sheer courage required for these two to cross this boundary was immense.

The young man was named Shangguan Tengfei, the most promising heir to take over the Shangguan family's leadership. The Shangguan family's interests spanned the globe; once one became its successor, the extent of their power was undeniable. However, Shangguan Tengfei seemingly held no affection for this authority, willing to sacrifice an empire for his beloved—a noble trait.

And the woman? As her title suggested, she was Shangguan Tengfei's biological older sister, Shangguan Yunmeng. She was a remarkably strong woman, possessing greater inherent capability to inherit the family headship than Shangguan Tengfei. Yet, because she was female, in a traditional family structure where the position was invariably passed to a male heir, her excellence was never recognized by her father.

"Mm, I don't need too many promises from you, because I trust you," Shangguan Yunmeng seemed utterly lost in the happiness of a woman in love, pouting slightly, creating a breathtaking scene.

Shangguan Tengfei licked his lips, his Adam's apple bobbing a few times. He seemed to possess a stronger self-restraint. Noticing the surrounding students frozen in stunned silence, he managed to suppress his impulse. "Sister, can you stop tempting me to commit a crime, please?"

"Haha, it seems your endurance has reached the level of perfection," Shangguan Yunmeng teased with a playful smile.

But Shangguan Tengfei's previously excited and high spirits instantly vanished, replaced once more by his melancholic expression. Seeing this, Shangguan Yunmeng couldn't help but ask, "Fei'er, what's wrong?"