Chapter 333 [Tempting Proposal]

A heavy rain in the previous two days caused the temperature in New York to drop slightly. Two days later, the temperature soared again. The whole city was like a steamer, so stuffy.

Despite the hot weather, Chinatown is still crowded, most of which are foreign tourists.

Li Yi met Heatherine under a hotel in Chinatown.

As a member of the FBI, Heatherine did not show off her seductive figure like an ordinary woman on the hot summer day, but instead wore a lady's orthodox suit, and her long golden hair looked extremely eye-catching in the sun. Just like when Li Yi first saw her, she had a pair of black-framed glasses on her nose, which blocked her sharp gaze, but could not hide her temperament that was different from other women.

Seeing Hetherine, Li Yi instinctively thought of Chen Lin. Chen Lin has never contacted Li Yi since she left Los Angeles last time. Li Yi tried to call the phone number Chen Lin left him before, but the phone could not be reached at all.

"What are you thinking?" Heatherine asked in confusion when she saw Li Yi looking at him with a little abnormality.

"Seeing you reminded me of someone." Li Yi smiled awkwardly, and asked, "Heatherine, do you know the purpose of the Knicks looking for me?"

Previously, after Li Yi received a call from the Knicks, the Knicks just said that he would meet him and sent Hetherine to pick up Li Yi to the manor of the Hydegus family. As for the purpose of the meeting, the Knicks did not mention a word.

"I don't know." Hetherine shook her head: "Grandpa Knicks just asked me to pick you up to the manor."

After saying that, Hetherine looked at Li Yi intentionally or unintentionally: "Li, you should be able to guess."

Heatherine's sudden words reminded Li Yi of the day on the phone. Heatherine once said to him: "Li, I suggest you not participate in this decisive battle from now on. In this way, even if the Gambino family eventually loses, with your relationship with my family, the Luches family will not dare to attack you easily."

Hetherine's suggestion that day echoed in his ears, and Li Yi's expression became a little strange. He understood that the cunning old fox of the Knicks probably saw that the Gambino family could not support it, so he had to contact him to discuss matters about individual combat weapons. According to the previous distribution of interests, the Gambino family occupied a very heavy share. If the Gambino family fell, then these shares would be distributed to the Li Yi and the Hydegus family.

Perhaps he noticed that Li Yi's face was a little complicated, Heatherine didn't say anything else, but took the initiative to open the car door for Li Yi, and after Li Yi got into the car, he started the car.

Like the Gambino family’s estate, the Hydegus family’s estate is not in the rich area, but in the suburbs.

Forty minutes later, Hetherine drove a car and brought Li Yi to the door of the Hydegus family manor. Compared with the Gambino family manor, the Hydegus family manor occupies a slightly smaller area, and the buildings in the manor look very formal, giving people a simple and generous feeling.

Through the gate of the manor and looking at the ordered buildings in the manor, Li Yi couldn't help but think of the Chen family's courtyard in the NJ Military Region in China. The owners of the two places are surprisingly similar - simple and solemn.

"Heatherine, when building this manor, the Knicks were the patriarch, right?" Li Yi withdrew his gaze and asked at Heatherine.

Heatherine's originally calm face showed an expression of excitement. When she heard Li Yi's words, she nodded quickly: "Yes, Grandpa Knicks was the patriarch at that time."

After saying that, Heatherine asked curiously again: "Li, how did you know?"

"It was judged based on the layout of the manor and the style of the building." Li Yi smiled: "It seems that soldiers in any country like simple architectural styles."

Heatherine nodded and said excitedly: "Grandpa Knicks is the pride of the US Army!"

"You seem very excited." Seeing that Heatherine, who had always been calm, Li Yi asked curiously.

"Hu~" Heatherine first let out a deep breath, then looked at Li Yi with gratitude: "Li, thank you, it was you who made me step into this manor for the first time!"

Hetherine's words made Li Yi understand the trick. As one of the largest political families in the United States, the Hydegus family has a long history, not to mention the family's power is distributed throughout the United States, and it is a very large family. Such a powerful family naturally has no shortage of elite talents. For members of the Hydegus family, being able to enter the family's manor is a symbol of identity and a symbol of success!

"I should say thank you for your help, you helped me a lot." Li Yi smiled indifferently.

However, Heatherine did not continue to get involved in this topic, but suddenly slowed down, opened the window and greeted the bodyguard at the door of the manor, and then drove into the manor.

Li Yi met the Knicks at Villa No. 3.

As the real ruler of the Hydegus family, Knicks did not live in Villa No. 1, the owner of Villa No. 1 is the patriarch of the contemporary Hydegus family.

Although he was in his family's manor, the Knicks was wearing a military uniform as usual, and his expression was as serious as ever, giving people a feeling of being arrogant without anger.

As an iconic figure in the US Army, his strength has penetrated into his bones and cannot be changed.

However... When the Knicks saw Li Yi, a faint smile appeared on his originally serious face.

"Old guy, you seem to look good." Seeing the smile on the Knicks' face, Li Yi glanced at the Knicks strangely.

The Knicks could hear the sarcastic meaning in Li Yi's tone. He didn't care, but threw Li Yi a cigar and then signaled Li Yi to sit down and talk.

Li Yi took the cigar, but did not ignite it. Instead, he stared at the Knicks in a daze, waiting for the Knicks to say what he meant to call him here today.

"Li, it seems you want to see me in a bad mood?" Knicks calmly lit the cigar and asked Li Yi while spitting out a sip of smoke.

Li Yi frowned: "I think, as an ally of the Gambino family, even if you don't help for some reasons, you shouldn't look gloating at this time."

"Do you want me to look depressed?" Knicks looked at Li Yi with interest and asked.

Facing the Knicks' questioning, Li Yi did not answer because he knew very well that the so-called allies were just interest alliances. If one side could not keep up with its strength, the ally relationship would end there.

Now that the Gambino family is suffering from an unprecedented crisis, it is very likely to suffer losses in the future. In such a situation, the Hydegus family chose to watch coldly, which in a sense is not wrong.

It's like if both sides change their roles, the Gambino family will treat the Hydegus family with the same kind of behavior.

"Li, I'm actually very curious. Why do you ask such a mentally retarded question?" The Knicks asked the question in his heart. In his memory, Li Yi was also an amazing role. Li Yi could not know such a simple truth.

As the Knicks thought, Li Yi understood the trick here. It was just because of Androv that Li Yi did not just regard the Gambino family as an ally.

This has nothing to do with whether Li Yi is outstanding, but is determined by the character developed by later generations.

"Old guy, I ask you, do you think Old Man Edward is dead?" Li Yi answered the question irrelevantly, staring at the Knicks' eyes while asking.

He tried to find something from the changes in the Knicks' eyes, but he was disappointed. As an iconic figure in the US Army, the Knicks would never reveal his emotions to his face.

"Do you still need to ask this question?" Knicks said seriously: "Now people in the United States know that he is dead. Do you think God will make him live again?"

"The facts tell me that he was indeed dead, but reason tells me that his death was too weird. He was not that kind of stupid person." Li Yi expressed his questions.

The Knicks nodded and sighed: "As Edward's old friend for decades, I think the same as you, but everyone has weaknesses, and Edward is no exception. The only thing he is too infatuated with is that he is too infatuated."

After hearing what the Knicks said, Li Yi felt relieved. Edward was caught by his opponent and was killed.

"Old guy, tell me, what are you talking about today?" Li Yi didn't want to go around with the Knicks and asked straight to the point.

However, the Knicks did not answer Li Yi's words immediately, but sucked two cigarettes hard and asked back, "What do you think of the outcome of the Gambino family?"

When Li Yi was stunned to hear this question, he was silent.

Reason told him that the Gambino family was in a very bad situation this time, and even if they could stick to the end, they would pay an extremely heavy price!

"It is no accident that Edward was able to become the patriarch of the Gambino family and the chairman of the Mafia Committee of the All-American Mafia Committee. He is an amazing person. He has almost no weakness except for the weakness of infatuation. Because of his existence, the Gambino family can continue the glory of the Gambino family and control the Mafia Committee of the All-American." Seeing that Li Yi did not speak, Knicks suddenly spoke, and his tone seemed a little low: "But now, Edward is dead. Although his daughter Anne is rated as the best woman in the upper class in the United States, she has a calm mind and iron-blooded means. But... you have to know that she is a woman after all."

"Compared with men, women have many advantages, but a woman's overall view and courage in the face of crisis will never be as good as a man. This is something that penetrates their bones and will never be changed in this life. Otherwise, it is not men who control most of the rights and money in this world, but women."

Although the Knicks' theory is a bit macho, Li Yi has to admit that there is still some truth. Androv is excellent, and there is no doubt that this is not a problem, but when facing the crisis, Johnson performed much better than her.

"Anne is a very outstanding child. She has almost inherited everything from that guy Edward. It can be said that if she only managed the Gambino family, Anne would do a good job." Knicks said this, and the tone suddenly changed: "But this time the Gambino family faced a challenge. Anne's child faced a group of hungry wolves. With her ability and courage, she could not reverse the failure of the Gambino family. Moreover, there were traitors within the Gambino family."

The Knicks' words made Li Yi unable to find a place to refute. Originally, if the Gambino family had no traitors, the combination of Androv and Johansen would be enough to deal with the crisis. However, now the Gambino family has traitors, and Gandalf also issued a statement that in such a situation, the two were powerless.

"The Gambino family is about to decline, and this cannot be changed!" Knicks said in a deep voice: "I asked you to discuss matters related to the loss and backwardness of the Gambino family and the cooperation between us."

"Is it too early to talk about these things now?" Although Li Yi also believes that the possibility of the Gambino family eliminating the crisis is very small, he is unwilling to talk about arms cooperation now.

"Hey! It seems that it is not unreasonable for that guy Edward to acquiesce to you and his daughter. At least, you are much more righteous than those of the Gambino allies." Knicks sneered: "Do you want to rely on the Chinese help in saving the Gambino family?"

"If possible, I would do that." Li Yi did not hide it. He did have this plan, but he couldn't find a good solution. After all, it's not enough to save the Gambino family.

"Why?" The Knicks didn't understand Li Yi's thoughts.

Li Yi did not answer the Knicks immediately, but lit the cigar first before answering: "I have promised Old Man Edward that no matter what kind of crisis the Gambino family encounters, I will do what an ally should do."

"Stupid!" The Knicks criticized Li Yi mercilessly.

Li Yi was unmoved and just sucked the cigar hard.

"Li Yi, I tell you, maybe you think the showdown between the Gambino family and the Luches family is just a war between the two gangster families for power! If you think so, then you are very wrong! The government can give you ten days to make the two families fight to the death. Do you think there is nothing wrong with this?" The Knicks' tone became much more serious: "I tell you the truth, one of these two families must be destroyed!"

"Destroy?" Li Yi was puzzled.

The Knicks sneered: "Yes, perish! Gambipiao Astronomy has won the time for the decisive battle, not because it is just helping them out of the perspective of allies, but for the benefit!"

"The family property in this decisive battle will be completely divided by the other party's forces, which is what both sides want!" Knicks said coldly: "The two families are nominally gangster families, but in fact they have investments in many fields, which are enough to make the helpers behind both sides tempted!"

Originally, Li Yi was puzzled by the government's ability to give ten days to make both families live and die. Now, after hearing this explanation from the Knicks, he suddenly realized: "It seems that you have reached an agreement in private?"

"That's right!" As a ally of the Gambino family in politics, the influence of the Hydegus family in this showdown is self-evident, and as the Knicks, he is enough to decide some things.

"I said before that the demise of the Gambino family cannot be changed. At this time, you will only anger the guys behind the scenes when you come forward to help the Gambino family against the Luches family." Knicks said seriously: "I know everything you are in Gumu. The power you have in your hands is terrible. Although they cannot change the situation, they will have a huge impact. This is something that the Luches family does not want to see. In this regard, if the Gambino family is really defeated and you participate, the people from the Luches family will never let you go!!" Seeing that Li Yi was not speaking, Knicks continued.

The Knicks' words made Li Yi squint his eyes, and he could hear that the Knicks were not joking.

"Boy, in addition to the arms accident, the global shares in your hands, and the dividends smuggled on the West Coast of the United States are a big cake. There are many people who drool at these two cakes." The Knicks said simply: "So, if you really participate in this showdown, and then, under the stimulation of interests and anger, I'm afraid I can't even protect you!"

This time, Li Yi smiled: "It seems you are worried that I will participate in this duel. I just want to stop my stupid behavior today?"

"That's right!" The Knicks did not hide.

Li Yi slowly let out a mouthful of smoke, stared at the Knicks's resolute face, and said with a smile: "The reason why you spent so much effort to persuade me is just because you were worried that if there was any accident, our cooperation between us would be ruined. If I don't have the last key technology of the individual combat weapon in my hand, you might wish I could die sooner, right?"

Li Yi's words made the Knicks' expression a little unnatural, but he still replied coldly: "Li, these are all very realistic questions. I think there is no need for us to argue, what do you think?"

"Okay, tell me your real purpose." Li Yi slowly squatted out the cigar and adjusted a comfortable sitting position.

Knicks looked at Li Yi's expression that had returned to peace, and suddenly a bad intuition surged in his heart, but he said: "It is a foregone conclusion that the Gambino family will lose. Whether you participate will not play any role in this ending! I also said before that if the Gambino family fails, then the Gambino family's property will be divided up by a group of hungry wolves! However, our arms business is an exception!"

"First of all, outsiders don't know about the arms business of individual combat weapons! Furthermore, the arms business of the Gambino family has always been supported by my partners and my partners behind the scenes." Knicks said this and confidently said: "I can tell you clearly that more than 60% of the US arms smuggling business is in the hands of my partners and me. The Gambino family is just doing it. This time, the hungry wolves from the Luches family also saw the arms business, but my partners and I will never hand over it!"

"It's just that we need an agent, and you, the one I like."

When he heard the Knicks' last words, Li Yi's muscles in his eyes couldn't help but beat twice.

"Become our agent, your status in the United States will be greatly improved. You can get 10% of the profits of the smuggling arms business every year. We control 60% of the market share, and you are equivalent to taking 6%! 6% of the profits of the smuggling arms business, which is a lot of money." The Knicks' tone was filled with endless temptation: "In addition, you can get 40% of the dividends of the Gambino family in that group of individual combat weapons business."

The Knicks' words completely shocked Li Yi, forcing him to admit that these words were full of temptation!

He knew very well that if he really agreed to the Knicks, his status in the United States would rise to a terrifying level!

"Li, this is a very simple multiple-choice question. If you take the so-called righteousness to feed the dog, you will get a status and wealth that you cannot imagine!!" Knicks said slowly, every word seemed to be full of irresistible temptation.

Faced with the Knicks' temptation proposal, Li Yi closed his eyes. After taking three deep breaths in a row, his originally rippling mood calmed down.

"I refuse!"

Then, Li Yi opened his eyes and gave the answer. His voice was not loud, but his tone was firm!!
Chapter completed!