Ye Fan's words were enough to intrigue both Brother Zhu and Qian Wuchang.

Both of them understood that the grand boss behind the scenes of Ye Gang had come to see them, not to blame them, but to show them a bright path, a way to wealth. Knowing this, they were overjoyed.

"If my people steal from the rich, not just those with assets over a billion, but even those with assets over ten million, that would be a considerable income, right? As long as it's done neatly without leaving any clues, and we target the weakest link, wouldn't that work? Besides, if the rich lose a bit of money, they might not even dare to publicize the fact that they've been robbed. They would just have to swallow their pride and keep it to themselves."

"This is also a test of our thieving skills. Nowadays, the poor hate us, each one of them highly vigilant and defensive, having taken many safety precautions to prevent theft. From earlier times, when migrant workers would sew their hard-earned money into their waistbands or hide it in their underwear, to now simply storing it on cards, times are changing, and so must thieving skills. In places like train stations, we can only steal small amounts. But if it's at a hospital payment counter or at a bank entrance, the targets are wealthier, and pulling a heist there would yield a substantial income."

"Constantly preying on the underprivileged is not a long-term plan and won't lead to great wealth."

"If we shift our targets, then it becomes an admirable endeavor. Even if stealing from the rich is exposed, it's something the public would love to see, and they'd commend the act of stealing from the wealthy."

"Imagine the future, when thieves grow and master their skills to the point where the rich fear them; at that point, a thief could be transformed into a righteous hero. Back in the day, they would be esteemed as gallant outlaws."

"Soon enough, when the media reports on us, they'll describe us as righteous bandits, and we can proudly stand tall, no longer fearing the scornful curses of the public."

"Once I gain a respectable identity, I can boast about our ancestor in the thief world, Shi Qian."

"Heh heh, ha ha."

Brother Zhu daydreamed about the future, and when he struck upon a delightful thought, he couldn't help but laugh.

"The boss makes a lot of sense. Even though I'm in the business of lending money at high interest rates and debt collection, being cursed by the public isn't pleasant. Who wouldn't want a decent future if they could have it?"

"Instead of targeting the poor, we might as well straightforwardly trick those swimming in wealth. Those playboy second-generation rich often have peculiar hobbies, like gambling. We can find ways to get them into debt, with everything plainly documented. When it's time to collect, we can do so justifiably. If they dare to challenge it, we can just show the black-and-white proof. Without any need to force it, people with status will fear such a scandal affecting their reputation. They will be eager to pay us off and buy back the debt note."

"By that time, I can start a company, sit back and count money while dreaming up stories of fleecing the rich. Wouldn't that be great?"

"Gah gah!"

Qian Wuchang, too, let out a strange laugh as he delighted in his own fantasies.

Brother Zhu and Qian Wuchang each conjured up a refined identity for themselves, and they couldn't restrain their laughter. Then, realizing they were out of line in front of Ye Fan, they quickly composed themselves and stood still, feeling a bit afraid upon reflection.

Ye Fan had no way to deal with people like Brother Zhu and Qian Wuchang, so he could only persuade them to leave the underprivileged alone and target those with substantial wealth. Robbing the rich—this has always been a righteous principle and truth throughout the ages, essentially robbing the rich to give to the poor.

Killing them was obviously not an option. Without their leadership, the people under them would become even more chaotic.

Therefore, the only feasible approach was to advise them to follow a viable path for development.

As it turned out, the two were quite smart. Ye Fan highlighted the key points, and the two had an epiphany, even projecting Ye Fan's idea into a long-term future plan.

"If you encounter a tough opponent, you can work together. Qian Wuchang's people are very good at being shameless and unreasonable. They'll do anything, and if they latch on, who wouldn't be afraid? Those with status and dignity will have to pay you off to make you go away, and they will even beg you to spare them and target someone else." Ye Fan said calmly, his analysis quite thorough.

"Right, you handle the stealing, and if we run into stubborn people, we'll act shamelessly and loiter by their door till they yield." Qian Wuchang said excitedly, "Then, our business can partner up, prospering together."

"Exactly." Brother Zhu's eyes gleamed brighter and brighter.

"Now that you understand, you can leave." Ye Fan issued them a subtle dismissal.

"Yes, yes. Boss, you are like a second parent to us, our benefactor." After respectfully bowing, Brother Zhu and Qian Wuchang finally disappeared from Ye Fan's sight.

The two huddled together, still discussing their plans for making a fortune.

"Every word from the boss is worth thousands of gold coins. I've gained immensely; it's like a revelation, giving me unprecedented hope and insight." Brother Zhu said, exhilarated.

"It's more than thousands; it's like ten thousand gold coins. The boss's wisdom is so profound. It made our financial prospects instantly brighter. In time, we will definitely achieve great things. The boss is truly remarkable." Qian Wuchang said with a smile.

"The boss is also compassionate. Unhappy with us targeting the underprivileged, he wants us to rob the rich to help the poor. It's truly a great path." Brother Zhu chuckled, then asked with concern, "Are your people sufficiently shameless and unreasonable?"

"Don't worry, they're absolutely the most shameless, most unreasonable, and I take pride in it." Qian Wuchang said confidently, proudly, and then asked in return, "Are your people's thieving skills up to par?"

"Rest assured, they're definitely skilled." Brother Zhu responded assertively.

The two exchanged glances, then burst into hearty laughter.

"Looks like we should swear brotherhood and get rich together in the future." Qian Wuchang suggested.

"Get lost, I won't swear brotherhood with someone who peed his pants in fear. It's too embarrassing." Brother Zhu mischievously exposed his flaw. Qian Wuchang knew exactly what he meant. It was about the time when Qi Baitian came to find Qian Wuchang, and he was so scared that he wet his pants.

"I just started liking you, and you rub it in my face. I'm going to get mad at you." Qian Wuchang said, annoyed.

"Why be so petty? Come, let's become sworn brothers and then gather our people for a meeting to discuss our money-making plan." Brother Zhu put his arm around Qian Wuchang's shoulder and said with a smile.

After taking care of these minor matters, Qiu Wen had already tracked down Ma Qianqiu's hiding spot.

Ye Fan, with Qiu Wen, immediately set off to confront him.

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