Hong Chenle, the newly appointed leader of Crow’s Nest, made an appearance that caught everyone by surprise.

Shangguan Li reprimanded coldly, "Hey, didn’t you say the Ashen Gang was hosting a meal? What’s the point of calling in people from the Crow’s Nest?"

Hong Chenle entered the room, smiling brightly, "Pardon, pardon, I heard Mr. Abraham invited the Seven Stars of the New Moon for dinner. I’ve long admired your reputations but never had the chance to meet in person, so I shamelessly tagged along."

Chiyoda Shinnai said lazily, "Boss Hong, you’re a prominent figure at the frontier too. So, teaming up with the Ashen Gang to trap me, and dare not admit it?"

Hong Chenle laughed heartily and solemnly cupped his fists, "Then I’ll be frank with everyone, today’s gathering was indeed organized by Mr. Abraham at my request."

"Mainly because Crow’s Nest previously had some unpleasant dealings with the Mercenary Realm. If I directly sent an invitation, I feared you might not come, so I had to ask someone to send it on my behalf."

Lucifer scoffed, "Why would we refuse to come? The main issue is this kid."

He gestured at Su Mo with his chin, "Your Crow’s Nest rubbish with Edge was a storm in the city. I bet May Coin that the guy named Su will kill you tonight."

"Captain Lucifer is joking. How could Director Su be such a brute?" Hong Chenle proactively approached Su Mo, nodding with refined manners.

Then he reached out his hand and smiled, "Nice to meet you, Director Su. I never had the chance to visit earlier, but I’ve always admired you."

Su Mo looked at the extended hand, not taking it, merely smiling faintly, "Boss Hong, isn’t this too hypocritical?"

"Before I was famous, your Crow’s Nest tricked me into the Dragon Gate Restaurant to record a career-damning video, fortunately, I cleverly escaped."

"Later during the Xinghai Cinema hostage incident, I took down Muto Dongying, and you sent Simon into town to assassinate me, wanting me dead."

"I see from top to bottom, I’m the most hated person in your Crow’s Nest. Now you want to shake hands with me? Doesn’t that feel fake?"

Hong Chenle’s smile didn’t falter, gently saying, "Director Su, what you mentioned was all in the past; each generation has its methods."

"The previous Crow’s Nest indeed hated you, but that was under Hong Quansheng’s management."

"Now Hong Quansheng is long dead, and Crow’s Nest is under my rule. I’m different, I firmly believe in harmony."

Lucifer snickered sarcastically, "Nice words, but there might be a bunch of guys outside just waiting for the guy named Su to let down his guard so they can turn him into minced meat."

Hong Chenle’s expression remained unchanged, as if wearing a mask of a smile.

Suddenly, he performed a surprising action.

He reached toward his waist and grasped the sheathed long knife.

At that moment, the atmosphere became delicate.

The Park Brothers, Xuan Hui, Chiyoda Shinnai, watched the scene from the side.

Lucifer crossed his legs with interest and whistled to stir more trouble.

Shangguan Li activated his mechanical eye to lock onto Hong Chenle, wary of any sudden attack on Su Mo.

"Swish."

Hong Chenle slowly drew the long knife, not aimed at Su Mo but holding it horizontally, "Director Su, I come this time with sincerity to reconcile."

"Inside and outside the building, it’s only people from the Ashen Gang. I didn’t even bring a bodyguard; I came alone to see you."

He held the long knife with both hands, placing it on the table before Su Mo, smiling brightly, "Aside from me, if you see another person from Crow’s Nest nearby tonight, you can use this knife to cut off my head."

Having said that, his smile intensified, extending his hand again, "How about we make peace?"

At that moment, the atmosphere grew even more delicate.

Lucifer looked at Su Mo, sarcastically, "Hey, do you buy this crap? Remember how Crow’s Nest messed with you before? If you’re a man, stab him."

Shangguan Li glared at Lucifer, signaling him to hush, then patted Su Mo’s shoulder, whispering, "Just believe him, it won’t hurt."

Su Mo and Hong Chenle locked eyes.

Moments later, he slowly raised his hand and took hold of Hong Chenle’s hand.

Hong Chenle promptly laughed heartily, his other hand joining the grasp, "See, I told you, Director Su is definitely an open-minded person."

Abraham stroked his beard, smiling kindly, "Good, good, past things are past, the New Year is coming, things should be harmonious."

Lucifer, having missed out on a good show, found it dull, clicking disdainfully.

Su Mo suddenly reached out to Lucifer, saying, "Pay up."

Lucifer asked puzzled, "Pay what?"

Su Mo: "You just said, betting May Coin that I’d kill Boss Hong. Now you lost, won’t admit?"

Lucifer’s face twitched, "You really want that?... "

Su Mo opened his phone’s payment code, raised an eyebrow at him.

Lucifer, speechless, could only scan the code and transfer May Coin to Su Mo.

Just after receiving the money, Su Mo felt his phone vibrate; a notification popped up.

It was from Qi Ling.

Su Mo opened the message, his pupils slightly widened, but quickly returned to normal, unnoticed by anyone.

After greetings, Abraham and Hong Chenle took their seats.

This time, under the Ashen Gang’s invitation, Abraham, naturally seated at the head, clapped his hands at the door, "Thanks for waiting, let’s serve the food."

Dishes of gourmet delicacies were brought out, various precious ingredients contrasting sharply with this dilapidated frontier.

It was hard to imagine such a feast being served in a place where common folk struggle with hunger, resorting to catching mice.