One of Hai Long's top generals was still in bed, while on the other side, a group of loyalists had emerged, all suffering from excessive blood loss. It was truly a camp full of wounded soldiers, with no one except Hai Long left unscathed. When the hospital nurse came to change Liu Yong'an's bandages, she was so frightened by the sight of a room full of bloodied men that she screamed and fainted. The others, puzzled, asked, "Boss, why does she seem so scared of us? What's going on?"
Hai Long chuckled and said, "Looking at all of you covered in blood, which girl wouldn't be scared if she walked into a room and saw more than twenty bloodied men standing in front of her?" The group looked at each other and burst into laughter.
Hai Long quickly called for doctors and nurses, one to take away the fainted nurse and the other to treat his men. He estimated that Liu Chenglong, who had been the first to cut his chest, might need a blood transfusion; the guy's face was already pale.
Sure enough, Liu Chenglong ended up lying on a bed next to Liu Yong'an, chatting with him. Fifteen people needed blood transfusions due to excessive blood loss. Hai Long waved his hand and rented a large ward in the hospital, where everyone could rest. He then had the doctors thoroughly examine everyone.
Holding the examination results given by the nurse, Hai Long was exasperated. Looking at Liu Chenglong and the others grinning foolishly, he had the urge to hit them. Swearing with blood was supposed to be a superficial cut, but you cut all the way to the ribs. Six or seven people were like Liu Chenglong, and the doctor directly told Hai Long that their bone membranes were damaged, the cuts were too deep, and there was a risk of infection, requiring hospitalization for observation and treatment.
Glaring at Liu Chenglong and the others with smug expressions, Hai Long helplessly went downstairs to pay the hospitalization fees. He left the hospital amid the admiring gazes of the doctors and nurses. Hai Long planned to buy ginseng, deer antlers, and other tonics to help everyone recover. Otherwise, who knew when they would be discharged. There was still Guan Daqiu to deal with, and he couldn't let his men waste time in the hospital. Besides, these guys were his little brothers from now on, and as the boss, he couldn't neglect them.
As soon as Hai Long left the hospital, it was as if a pot had exploded. Everyone was discussing Hai Long's actions. The nurse who had fainted was surrounded by dozens of people, now awake and excitedly recounting what she had seen. No one had ever thought that a scene from a TV drama would actually happen in real life. Blood oaths of loyalty, and more than twenty people swearing loyalty to one person, and that person was only about 20 years old. Such a young age with such great achievements. The nurses recalled Hai Long's handsome appearance, and their hearts fluttered with excitement.
After spending over a hundred thousand yuan on a pile of tonics, Hai Long had the store deliver them to the hospital ward. He then hired more than twenty young nannies under 20 years old to take care of everyone. When Hai Long brought in the twenty-odd pretty girls, the hospital's vice president ran up to him, sweating profusely, grabbed him, bent his knees, and bowed, his face as if he was about to cry. He pleaded, "Brother, please don't cause any trouble in the hospital. If the police catch you, our hospital's reputation will be ruined. Please don't do this."
To Hai Long, the vice president automatically categorized him as not a good person. Someone who could have twenty people swear a blood oath of loyalty was definitely not a good person. The most seriously injured person, with a wound that looked like it was from a fight, had a piece of wood piercing his right chest. How could this happen if it wasn't from a vendetta?
Seeing Hai Long bring in twenty-odd girls, the vice president's first thought was that Hai Long was bringing some fun for his men. Yes, that's it. His second thought was that he was in trouble. If he didn't stop it, not only would the hospital's reputation be ruined, but his position as vice president would be over. That's why he had this reaction.
While the vice president was pleading with Hai Long, someone suddenly slapped him in the face, and several legs appeared in front of Hai Long. The vice president lay in the corner like a shrimp. A girl, personally selected by Hai Long to take care of Liu Yong'an, with a sweet and innocent appearance, glared with almond eyes, legs spread, one hand on her hip, and the other pointing at the vice president, scolding, "Open your eyes and look. We are professional caregivers from a nursing center. How dare you mistake us for prostitutes? Are you tired of living?"
The vice president, who had been too nervous, now realized that the people behind Hai Long were from a professional nursing center that had a long-term cooperation with the hospital. He recognized the girl, a well-known "little chili" at the nursing center. Despite her sweet appearance, she had a short temper. If a patient made any inappropriate moves, they would end up staying in the hospital for an extra six months. She was very popular with the hospital director and had a good relationship with him. No wonder she had hit him so lightly. She was just angry at his careless words.
Rubbing his sore buttocks, he quickly ran over with a smile, saying, "Oh, it's you ladies. I didn't notice earlier. I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Please continue your work, I won't disturb you." He then smiled at Hai Long and quickly fled.
Everyone laughed at the scene, never expecting such a farce. Before coming, Hai Long had already explained that these girls were there to take care of their daily needs, not for any other purposes. The lead girl, with an innocent appearance, smiled sweetly and said, "Let's continue."
Hai Long was sweating, quickly deciding that he couldn't let her take care of Liu Yong'an, or it would be hard for him to leave the hospital.
When he entered the room, Hai Long found everyone discussing the tonics. Seeing Hai Long come in, they were about to speak but stopped when they saw the group of girls behind him. Hai Long quickly told them to be quiet, afraid that someone might upset the innocent girl. He then said, "Brothers, these are professional caregivers I hired from a nursing center to take care of you. They are here to help with your daily needs. They are all young girls, so don't say anything inappropriate. These tonics are to help you recover. I've already consulted the doctors, and they gave their recommendations."
Since Liu Yong'an had saved everyone, he was the first to speak. Seeing everyone looking at him, Liu Yong'an said, "Boss, you don't have to spend so much money on us. We are from the countryside, and these injuries are nothing serious." Everyone agreed.
Hai Long said seriously, "Your health is the most important. I can't feel at ease if your injuries don't heal. Don't worry about how much money I spend. Your health comes first." Everyone expressed their gratitude again.
Hai Long didn't want to assign the caregivers himself, as people have different preferences, and he didn't want to cause jealousy. So, he let the caregivers choose.
However, Hai Long never expected that the sweet and innocent girl would choose Liu Yong'an. Seeing Liu Yong'an laughing, Hai Long wanted to say something but held back, praying silently that nothing would go wrong.
Hai Long told everyone to rest and recover, and to return to work only after they were fully healed. After avenging his enemies, Hai Long felt much lighter, especially since he had killed them with his own hands. The only concern was Guan Daqiu, but even if he started now, it would take at least six months to return. With no internal worries and six months to prepare for external threats, Hai Long could finally enjoy life.
For two months, Hai Long had a lot of money but didn't dare to use it, in case something went wrong with Guan Dahai and he needed the money. Now that Guan Dahai was dead, he could use the money freely. Over two months, Hai Long had accumulated over three million yuan. After deducting the medical expenses, he still had over two million. He had his own plans for the money. With Guan Daqiu returning in six months, he would have his men catch crabs every day, 22 days a month, earning over 100,000 yuan per day, about 2.2 million per month. After deducting wages and equipment costs, he could save about 2 million per month. In two months, he would have 5 million. When he had 5 million, he would tell his mother he won the lottery and send her abroad to live. This would ensure her a better life and protect her from Guan Daqiu's threats. The money earned in the remaining four months would be used to train the 24 men, hire a coach to teach them combat skills, and send their families to other places to avoid any worries. The rest of the money would be used for emergency preparations.
In the afternoon, Hai Long returned to the hospital to check on his men. He was surprised to find that they had already become familiar with the young caregivers. Being young, they had endless topics to talk about. Hai Long felt out of place, as each man was chatting happily with a girl. He decided to leave.
Since he needed to go to sea every day to catch crabs but also had to attend classes, Hai Long came up with a plan to buy a GPS global satellite positioning system. Medium-sized fishing boats had GPS, so he just needed to buy one for Long Wang. After each crab catch, he could check the coordinates and tell his men. This way, he wouldn't need to direct them every day. However, buying a GPS for Long Wang was difficult because Long Wang could generate electricity and often operated in deep water. The GPS needed to have good signal, be waterproof, and insulate against high voltage. All three features were essential. After visiting several stores without success, just as Hai Long was about to give up, someone tapped his shoulder and asked, "Brother, I've been watching you for a while. It seems you're looking for a GPS."
Hai Long said helplessly, "Yes, but I can't find one."
The man laughed and said, "Do you know why you can't find one?" Hai Long shook his head.
The man continued, "It's because the GPS you're looking for is only used on submarines. China doesn't have private submarines, and the military wouldn't buy a private GPS for their submarines. The only possibility is that you're involved in smuggling. That's why they won't sell to someone who asks so openly."
Hai Long said helplessly, "I'm not involved in smuggling. I just want to buy one for fun."
The man put his arm around Hai Long's shoulder and said, "Don't try to fool me. I can tell you're in the business. I have what you need, a military-grade GPS smuggled from Russia. The usage fees are already paid, and I just need a buyer. Interested?"
Hai Long said, "Alright, you got me. I'm a smuggler. My name is Hai Long. Where's your store? Take me there."
The man laughed and said, "I knew I wasn't wrong. My name is Zhang Fan. Follow me."
They turned a corner and arrived at a small surveying equipment store. Zhang Fan took out a packaged GPS from under the counter and handed it to Hai Long, proudly saying, "It works perfectly up to 2000 meters underwater and can insulate up to 60,000 volts. It uses the Russian GLONASS satellite system, which is as good as the American GPS."
Hai Long was very satisfied with the GPS. Long Wang could only generate 900 volts, and this GPS could insulate up to 60,000 volts. Hai Long doubted Long Wang would ever reach that voltage.
Long Wang had never left the East China Sea and had only gone as deep as 80 meters. Russian products were always reliable.
Hai Long was surprised to find that the GPS also had mapping capabilities. He had a course in marine surveying engineering, which he usually used to sleep in class. Now, he decided to pay attention and learn how to conduct marine surveys.
For seven days, Hai Long attended classes and controlled Long Wang to map the coordinates of the crab area. Each night, he used his computer to connect the coordinates.
After continuous efforts, Hai Long mapped out one-fifth of the crab area in the Devil Sea, about 2,000 square kilometers. He detailed the area, marking reefs, underwater canyons, and areas with more crabs. When he finished, he was shocked by the number of crabs in the Devil Sea. He estimated that even if he used medium-sized fishing boats to catch crabs for ten years, he might not finish. There were so many crabs that it was terrifying.
During this time, Long Wang not only mapped the crab area but also caught many crabs each day to prepare for Liu Yongquan's recovery. For seven days, the crab area was in chaos, and the crabs hated Long Wang like a mortal enemy, chasing him desperately. Each time, Hai Long would lead them out of the Devil Sea, accelerate, and leave them behind, then return to shore to rest.
After finishing his work for the day, Hai Long was about to go home for dinner when he received a call from Liu Yong'an. When he answered, he heard Liu Yong'an happily say, "Report to the boss, all 24 people from the small fishing village have recovered and are ready to return. Please give us instructions."
Hai Long was surprised at how quickly they had recovered. Young men, after all, had strong bodies.
Hai Long laughed and said, "You're still playing this formal game with me. I believe they're ready, but are you fully recovered?"
Liu Yong'an chuckled and said, "Not fully, but I can be discharged. The doctor said I just need to change the bandages and medication regularly."
Hai Long told them to wait at the hospital entrance. He took a taxi to the hospital and saw the 24 people sitting on the steps. When they saw Hai Long, they all ran up to greet him. Seeing their healthy faces, Hai Long smiled and said, "Are you all fully recovered?"
Liu Chenglong ran up to Hai Long, showing his strong muscles and said, "Don't worry, boss. We're all full of energy and can't wait to get back to work. We could even fight a tiger."
Hai Long checked their chest wounds, which were mostly healed, leaving only a straight scar. He apologized, "I'm sorry for the injuries you all suffered for me."
Liu Chenglong and the others were not sad about their scars but proud, saying, "This will be our mark. With this mark, we are your brothers. Everyone agrees, right?" They all cheered, saying that if any new members joined, they should also cut their chests to show loyalty to the boss. Hai Long didn't say anything but was very pleased.
Hai Long said, "It's good that you're all recovered. Your task tonight is to prepare your fishing boats. We'll go to sea tomorrow, and I'll tell you the location." He asked them to turn on the GPS navigation on the medium-sized fishing boats, so he could give them the coordinates directly. This way, he could direct them from class, saving time. Although he spent time with Hu Jing, he didn't idle at night. Each night, he caught some crabs from the Devil Sea to maintain income. He also had contracts with wealthy neighborhoods and restaurants, so he had to keep working. The 24 men, who had been in the hospital for over ten days, were eager to get back to work. Hearing Hai Long's words, they happily returned to the fishing village to prepare.
After swearing a blood oath to Hai Long, they no longer felt guilty about not working and getting paid. They had decided to sell their lives to Hai Long and would do anything he asked, even if it meant killing or arson.
Before leaving, Liu Yong'an suddenly said, "Boss, we now have 24 people following you, which is a gang. Since we have a gang, you should give it a name."
Liu Yong'an had been thinking about this for a long time. From the moment Liu Chenglong cut his chest to swear loyalty, Liu Yong'an had been considering this. With 24 people following Hai Long, but with loose management, they needed to be organized to face Guan Daqiu's revenge. Hai Long needed to take responsibility for the 24 men's lives and ensure they could form a fighting force. They also needed a goal to work towards, whether it was killing or working. So, he took this opportunity to suggest it to Hai Long.
When Liu Yong'an said this, everyone nodded in agreement. Since they were following Hai Long, he was their boss. A gang needed a name and rules to function properly. Otherwise, there would be unfair treatment and resentment. Such an organization would eventually collapse from within.
Hai Long followed everyone back to the small fishing village to discuss the matter. They gathered at Liu Yong'an's house, as this was a significant decision involving everyone's interests and responsibilities.
After an afternoon of discussion, Hai Long, based on his Long Wang, named the gang "Dragon Gang." He created the first set of rules for Dragon Gang, inspired by the Mafia's code of conduct. The rules were:
1. I will always be loyal to my brothers. I will never deceive or betray them. I will do my best to protect them. In critical moments, I will keep secrets and only death will separate us.
2. New members must cut their chests with a dagger and swear their loyalty with the purest and hottest blood from their chests.
Originally, Hai Long had only two rules, but Liu Yong'an and the others added more based on these:
3. The highest leader of the gang is Hai Long. Every word he says must be followed, even if it involves killing or committing crimes.
4. If Hai Long calls, members must arrive within half an hour, or they will be considered traitors.
5. If a traitor is discovered, Hai Long will be responsible, and the others will carry out the punishment.
Hai Long and everyone agreed with the additional rules. Thus, the Dragon Gang, led by Hai Long, officially came into existence. The formation of the Dragon Gang not only gave Hai Long more control over his men but also united their strength. The 24 men, now a formidable force, had confidence and no longer feared anyone. They had a common organization, the Dragon Gang. If one of them was bullied, everyone would come to their aid. This was the Dragon Gang's mission.
That afternoon, after the first Dragon Gang meeting, to keep it secret, Hai Long didn't take everyone to a hotel to celebrate. Instead, he had Liu Yong'an and the others buy alcohol, and they held a celebration at Liu Yong'an's house. Hai Long raised the first glass and said, "Brothers, from today, as your boss and the leader of the Dragon Gang, I promise that no one will dare to bully you. If anyone does, we will make them pay with blood. Since life has been unfair to us, we will create our own fairness with our own hands. To the founding of the Dragon Gang and our future, let's drink."
Everyone raised their glasses, moved by Hai Long's words. The formation of the gang was a natural progression. For sixteen years, they had endured the extortion and intimidation of various gangs around the fishing village, living in fear every day. Every family had been bullied by gangs, and every child had seen their parents' tears and sighs. As children, they had dreamed of taking revenge, but the police couldn't stop the gangs, so what could they do? Gradually, their dreams turned into becoming a bigger gang to lead more men and kill the scum who had bullied their families, throwing them into the sea to feed the turtles. After over ten years, their dream had finally come true. No one was not excited. Liu Chenglong stood on a table, holding a glass, and shouted, "Who dares to bully my mother? Who dares to hit my father? Who dares to bully my family? Now I have a gang, and I have brothers. If anyone dares to bully us, I will kill their entire family."
Seeing Liu Chenglong's angry expression, Hai Long knew how long they had been suppressed. Liu Yong'an, sitting next to Hai Long, said, "Boss