CHAPTER 56: 56. THE BLACK BEAR BEING WATCHED

Upon hearing this, Chen Che’s interest was instantly piqued, and he immediately asked, "Why are you so sure?"

"Boss, you know, behind the Wildfire Gang is also the Tasting Commerce Association. We’re just the muscle for the Tasting Commerce Association, often handling some shady business for them.

Once, Black Bear offended someone in the underworld and provoked the Fierce Tiger Gang, which raided many of Black Bear’s places. In that half month, Black Bear’s business plummeted.

Then we received orders from the Tasting Commerce Association to deal with the Fierce Tiger Gang.

That operation wasn’t just us, the Wildfire Gang; several other gangs joined forces to completely destroy the Fierce Tiger Gang from top to bottom.

Black Bear even personally executed all of the Fierce Tiger Gang’s boss Luo Ruhu’s family members.

After that event, basically, no one would dare to trouble Black Bear on the streets."

Chen Che raised an eyebrow upon hearing this: "Is this why you suspect Black Bear is backed by the Tasting Commerce Association?"

"Exactly. From this, it seems that Black Bear has helped the Tasting Commerce Association make a lot of money. Money comes quickly in the underworld, and even the Tasting Commerce Association wouldn’t want to let go of this lucrative channel.

Probably Black Bear couldn’t hold on anymore and informed the Tasting Commerce Association, which led to the situation with the Fierce Tiger Gang."

"Interesting, a reputable commerce association like the Tasting Commerce Association isn’t dealing in oil and minerals, yet they’re so focused on the underworld’s illicit business line."

Johnny said, "Perhaps the Tasting Commerce Association isn’t that concerned about the money from the underworld; what they care about are the channels in this shady world, which mix with a lot of intelligence and spies.

Establishing their own prestige this way could prove to be of great use in case of need.

And as long as they launch a public representative, the entire line of the underworld can become self-sufficient."

"That’s indeed correct." Chen Che lightly laughed, closed his eyes, and tapped his fingers on the sofa, pondering continuously.

With An Nishang’s capability, it’s certainly not difficult to investigate Pandora’s Kiss. He sent Johnny and a few others and could even find out that Black Bear is the representative of Pandora’s Kiss.

With An Nishang’s methods, could she not find out?

The backing is the Tasting Commerce Association... Could it be... For a moment, a sudden insight flashed in Chen Che’s mind, connecting everything as he broke into a slight smile.

Johnny didn’t know what Chen Che was thinking at that moment, and a hint of worry arose in his heart. After hesitating for a while, he said, "Boss, do you want to move against Black Bear? The backing of Black Bear involves too much; it’s an entire Tasting Commerce Association, and it could cause a chain reaction."

"You need to think it through..."

Chen Che glanced at Johnny and suddenly said, "What if I want you to move against Black Bear with me?"

Johnny was startled at heart; if that’s the case, the entire Wildfire Gang might as well openly declare a break with the Tasting Commerce Association.

The Wildfire Gang would find itself in great trouble.

Johnny thought about it for just a moment, then exhaled a deep breath and said, "Since we’ve already decided to follow you, eventually, we’ll have to break with the Tasting Commerce Association; it doesn’t matter if it’s sooner or later. If you really want to move against Black Bear and need our assistance, give us some time to take care of certain matters.

The Wildfire Gang will follow you."

Chen Che was very satisfied with Johnny’s response, and Johnny’s 30% loyalty was effective now.

Chen Che broke into a slight smile and said flatly, "Don’t worry, it’s not as bad as you think; we might not even need your Wildfire Gang right now."

"The intelligence is in hand; did you get the other things I wanted?"

Johnny nodded; he also brought a big bag, opened it, and inside were alive Twin Bats, their wings and feet bound.

"These are the Twin Bats you wanted; they’re all alive.

And, boss.

The effect of Dream Kiss is about to run out again; are there any more pancakes?"

The strongest bond of loyalty within the Wildfire Gang to Chen Che is the Craving-Relieving Pancakes.

If these were to disappear.

Johnny’s 30% loyalty to him would instantly drop to zero.

Chen Che stood up, stretched lazily, grabbed the bag of Twin Bats, and said, "Sit tight and wait for me for an hour."

He took the bag of Twin Bats and walked into the kitchen.

Johnny was stunned for a moment, and then his expression turned peculiar.

Is Chen Che planning to start cooking now?

Could it be that the pancakes are really just ordinary pancakes?

For a moment, many thoughts flashed through Johnny’s mind.

He dared not make a fuss because this was in the villa of that demon woman.

Johnny dared not make any more movements or touch anything in the villa because Chen Che said that woman had a cleanliness obsession.

If he left any of his scent on An Nishang’s belongings,

If An Nishang really went crazy, even Chen Che would have a headache.

Johnny could only stand there, dull and slightly anxious, waiting for him, fearing that An Nishang might suddenly return to the villa.

Even though he had never met An Nishang, just hearing her reputation made Johnny’s heart race with fear.

It brought to mind a term: "Notorious far and wide."

Thus, in his restlessness, Johnny found himself increasingly admiring Chen Che as he watched his back.

He didn’t just see Chen Che as an ordinary pretty boy; aside from his means of handling affairs, to be able to lie in the same bed with that demon woman, to gallop on her.

Just for that.

Johnny thought Chen Che was truly incredible.

As Johnny was pondering, a rich aroma of dough and meat wafted from the kitchen.

The blended aroma instantly stunned Johnny.

Unconsciously swallowing.

This overwhelming fragrance was incredibly rich.

It made one’s mouth water.

The smell of fermented dough mixed with the rich meaty aroma, carbohydrates, proteins, and fats stirred the hungry cells in the body.

Johnny kept panting to calm his racing heart.

Johnny’s heart raced inexplicably, reaching at least over 120.

He couldn’t understand; even when caught in gunfire or amidst killing, his heart wouldn’t race like this.

Why did the smell of food excite his body so much?

Like the first time he was with a woman.

Such excitement, such anticipation.

Truly irresistible.

More than an hour later, the kitchen door finally opened, and a stronger aroma rushed out.

A big bag of pancakes and three more bags filled with unknown food items were pulled out by Chen Che.

Coming closer, seeing the white, soft pancakes with a golden surface, Johnny, who had tasted them before, couldn’t help but swallow.

Then his gaze shifted to the pink buns in the adjacent bag, and he was slightly taken aback.

"Boss, what are these buns?"

Chen Che picked up a bun, tossed it to Johnny, and grabbed another one for himself, biting into it as he said, satisfied, "Try it."

Johnny felt a strong meaty aroma rush to his face, and it seemed as if what he held wasn’t a pink bun but a piece of well-cooked delicious meat.

Unable to resist any longer, he bit into the bun, and the fantastic texture made Johnny’s eyes widen.

Indeed, he was biting into a bun, but the texture felt like tearing into a piece of meat rather than flour.

Chewing heartily, the bun seemed to have delicate strands of fibrous meat texture, with countless intense meaty flavors intertwining as he chewed.

Incredibly delicious, incredibly satisfying.

The rich meaty aroma satisfied the billions of taste buds on his tongue!

The richness of the meat aroma even made Johnny’s body tremble involuntarily.

The bun rivaled meat taste!

And was so delicious!

This wasn’t just eating a bun; it was no different from eating a piece of meat!

So fragrant!