The Charismatic Charlie Wade

In the early morning light, amidst the gritty backdrop of New York City, Wesley and his crew whisked Aman, Antonio, and the Zano family’s gang bosses away from Chinatown, en route to the harbor.

All the interim second-in-commands had been reinstated to their regular positions.

Jordan still felt a sense of unreality gripping him. Witnessing Jagoan dismantle the Zano family overnight left him with a surreal feeling.

Jagoan noticed Jordan’s bewilderment as the curtain fell and decided to inquire, “Jordan, how are you feeling now?”

Jordan snapped back to reality, scratching his head as he mumbled, “Mr. Jagoan… I feel… I can’t quite believe it…”

With a smile, Jagoan responded, “Then you must adapt quickly because, starting today, you’ll need to restructure the Chinese gang promptly. While the Zano family is the largest mafia in New York, it’s not the only one. You’ll encounter numerous challenges ahead. Since you’ve chosen this path, you must find a way to forge ahead.”

Jordan nodded earnestly and replied, “Mr. Jagoan, from now on, the Chinese gang will work on self-sustainability, and I’ll deliver the profits collected from these gangs to you monthly!”

Jagoan waved his hand dismissively, saying, “Most of their money was earned by preying on ordinary folks. I’ll acquire it from them the same way and pass it on to you. Once the money is in my hands, there’s essentially no difference between me and them.”

have grand ambitions, use it to grow the Chinese Gang and pave your path in advance. You could become a renowned entrepreneur or even run for Congress when the time is right. If you’re not aiming that

and illegal entrants from all corners of the globe. Gangs, formed by various ethnic groups, sprouted like mushrooms after a rainstorm. In New York

stated, “You’re Chinese, a member of the Chinese gang, and you reside in Chinatown. Here, you represent all the Chinese people trying to make a living. Hence, you can’t afford to be a coward in the future. Experience has shown that in this line of work, cowardice won’t guarantee your safety. The

had taken part in the Southwest Round, and his former superior had arrived in North America first, amassing wealth and inviting him to join. It was during this period that they, middle-aged individuals riddled with bullet scars, founded a Chinese gang in

United States, and even Europe. It was a modest beginning, but I never

gangs, and the unity among overseas compatriots isn’t as strong as that among Koreans and Vietnamese. The overall situation

Jagoan. I’ve chosen this path, and

“Don’t worry, Mr. Jagoan.

and respectfully asked, “Mr. Jagoan,

of the Chinese gang members from the last century hailed from battlefields. They left the military, some yearning to explore the world, and thus ventured across the ocean to make a living. They had narrowly escaped death on flimsy sampans, so they had no fear. They weren’t afraid of Americans, Italians, Mexicans, or Algerians in the United States. To them, the Mafia

are just that—excuses. In my opinion, the rapid decline of overseas Chinese gangs stems from their loss of the fierce spirit that once defined

knew that Jagoan was

gangs of that era, fresh off the boat, had managed to rise above tens of thousands of rival gangs, driven by the

at Casey, remarking, “Now look at you, the so-called second and third-generation Chinese. You’ve long shed the blood of your forebears! Many of you were born in the United States and didn’t have to traverse the ocean. You simply obtained a U.S. passport and grew up on milk, cola, hamburgers, and cereal. Even if you were descended from wolves,