42：Not short of money

Meanwhile, taking advantage of the chaos within the gang, Song Mupala directly rose to the position of the Black Snake Gang's leader. Some people suspected that Song Mupala was behind the deaths of the gang elders, but there was no evidence, and no one dared to speak out.

Additionally, the cause of death determined by the autopsy remained a mystery—it wasn't poison. The deaths of the three elders were too bizarre, and it left people somewhat frightened.

Shen Hao had stayed here for three days. During this time, he had thoroughly broken Song Mupala. Seizing the opportunity, Song Mupala used ruthless tactics to eliminate anyone in the gang who dared to oppose her, finally taking full control of the Black Snake Gang. Shen Hao watched all of this with satisfaction, knowing he had made the right choice in partnering with her. If she had turned out to be useless, he would have considered finding someone else. A pretty face alone wouldn't be enough to hide one's flaws.

On the fourth day, Song Mupala took Shen Hao to Pattaya, over a hundred kilometers away from Bangkok. Pattaya is a famous seaside resort in Siam, renowned for its sunshine, beaches, seafood, and transvestite performances, often referred to as "the Hawaiian of the East."

Shen Hao's purpose in coming here was, of course, to buy a mansion. As he looked at the elegant, beautiful villa with a large swimming pool, Shen Hao was quite pleased, especially with the 30-meter-long pool, where the water was clear and sparkling. Opposite the villa was the beach, and there were many beautiful women on the sand. It was quite a sight to behold.

Song Mupala smiled and introduced the property, "This is the mansion I mentioned earlier. It spans 2 rai (3,200 square meters or 4.8 acres). It has 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, and spacious, exquisite decoration. Do you like it?"

"It's fine. I'll take it," Shen Hao replied.

"Boss, can I just give it to you?" Song Mupala asked.

Shen Hao shook his head. "This amount of money isn't even worth noticing. I'm not someone who takes handouts. You said it costs 29 million Thai baht (about 5.58 million RMB or 775,000 USD), right?"

Seeing Shen Hao's firm stance, Song Mupala felt a little disappointed but nodded.

"I'll give you 800,000 USD. After it's bought, I'll return to my country in two days. You can help me get the place cleaned up," Shen Hao added.

"Are you leaving in two days?" Song Mupala asked, reluctant.

Over the past few days, being with Shen Hao had given her a sense of security she had never felt before, and she was captivated. Hearing that Shen Hao was leaving made her feel upset.

Shen Hao squeezed her smooth, delicate chin and smiled. "You can always visit when you have time."

Song Mupala nodded and then added, "Then consider this mansion as a gift from me to you."

"No need for that. I'm paying you 800,000 USD," Shen Hao replied.

Currently, Shen Hao had over 9.3 million RMB, and he had sold 290 kilograms of gold, which brought in about 9.06 million USD. After eliminating the Poison Wolf Gang leader, he had confiscated an additional 1 million USD in cash and drugs. At present, Shen Hao had over 10 million USD in total. He saw no reason to let the money sit idle.

Of course, Shen Hao didn't like taking handouts.

"Alright then," Song Mupala said reluctantly.

Shen Hao was quite satisfied with the mansion, and that evening, he and Song Mupala stayed there. Shen Hao, feeling tempted by the beautiful blue pool, jumped in with a splash. The water splashed all around, the waves building one after another.

After spending seven days in Siam, Shen Hao had had enough fun and was ready to leave. During these days, he had also asked Song Mupala to procure some powerful grenades for him.

The plane flying back to China had been in the air for a long time when Song Mupala stood by, watching it leave. After a while, she reluctantly got into her car and drove away.

At the same time, Shen Hao's maid, Lu Jie, received a text from him, telling her to pick him up at Chang'an Airport in four and a half hours. Lu Jie quickly replied, "Got it."

She checked the time, and it was still early. Looking at her slightly messy hair in the mirror, she decided to go to a salon to get a wash and a quick style. Her legs looked more proportional and beautiful. After a light makeup session and some perfume, she checked herself in the mirror and felt her heart racing. It had been a long time since she'd dressed up this nicely, and she felt a sense of excitement, though she couldn't exactly explain why.

She drove to Shen Hao's neighborhood and got on the highway. About three hours later, she arrived at the airport. Seeing she still had time, she couldn't resist filming a short video for her friend group. Less than three minutes later, the group was buzzing with messages.

"Wow, you're hiding something! Whose BMW is this? Tell him to treat us to a meal!"

"Yeah, Lu Jie, you're being so secretive!"

"Introduce us! What does this guy do?"

"Send us a video of the car! We need to see if it's real."

Lu Jie felt a sense of vanity as she looked at her friends' comments, but she didn't want to admit she was working as a maid. So, she just snapped pictures of the car.

"You're acting strange today, Lu Jie. You even put on makeup, stockings, and a bodycon skirt."

"This is the airport! I bet you're here to pick up a man!"

"Case solved! The truth is out."

"When he shows up, make sure to send us a video!"

Lu Jie didn't respond, instead laughing awkwardly before hanging up. She knew these women were very resourceful and, if she introduced Shen Hao to them, they would definitely try to make a move.

In a small town, there were many beautiful women, but few rich men. Even if they wanted to be kept, they didn't have the means. And their circle didn't come into contact with wealthy people.

Lu Jie left the group chat, and her friends continued chatting. Most of their discussion was guessing who the man was and criticizing Lu Jie for being stingy by not introducing him.

Soon, the plane from Siam landed. Shen Hao spotted Lu Jie right away in her bodycon skirt.

Seeing him, Lu Jie waved, "Over here, Boss!"

The sight of a stunning woman waving caught the attention of many men. When they saw Shen Hao walking toward her, many were jealous, wishing they could replace him.

Shen Hao got into the car with Lu Jie, and he drove, feeling a bit restless since he hadn't driven in a while. As he drove, he said, "You've worked hard."

Lu Jie hurriedly shook her head, "It's nothing, it's nothing. This is what I'm supposed to do."

Shen Hao started the car and said, "This isn't even part of your job, consider it overtime. I'll send you a red envelope later."

Lu Jie quickly waved her hand, "No need, Boss. I haven't made any meals for you these days, and you're still giving me a bonus. It's embarrassing."

Shen Hao smiled, "Alright, do it my way." Then he looked at her and said, "You look great today. Your legs look good."

Hearing this, Lu Jie's face turned red, and her heart raced.