Chapter 6, The Mafia

Haha... brother, let me first introduce you to my uncle. If our business deal goes well, then this watch will be a gift for making new friends. The Italians are now clearly more interested in the cigarette business, so they do not care about the value of this small watch. If this watch can help establish a long-term supply channel for cigarettes, it will definitely be worth more than its cost.

It is my honor to be able to visit your uncle. My name is Fang Lang, may I ask how you would like to be addressed? Seeing that the other party was unwilling to dwell too much on the matter of the watch, Fang Lang chose not to say more. Since it has been confirmed that he would meet with his uncle and maintain a long-term collaboration, Fang Lang decided to inform the other party of his real name.

Fang Lang also extended his right hand to shake hands with Nino: "It is a pleasure to meet you, Nino. This is my first visit to your home, and I brought a small gift. I hope you like it." Saying this, he handed over the bottle of wine in his hand

Looking at Fang Lang's expression, a few people understood his thoughts, for all Earthlings know that aside from its army known for its penchant for surrender, Italy is most famously associated with the Mafia.

The old man was also very pleased to hear Fang Lang's response. He stood up, reached out to shake Fang Lang's hand, gave him a hug, and exchanged a cheek kiss, laughing heartily: "Haha... we are already the closest of brothers, aren't we?"

After hearing the analysis from the Italians, Fang Lang finally understood the reason behind such a significant price disparity. It seems that before he could begin to enter this market on a large scale, riding on the coattails of the big capitalists, he must first focus on completing his capital accumulation.

Fang Lang couldn't help but admire the Italian's energetic work style. He glanced at his watch; although he had discovered a lucrative cigarette smuggling business, he did not want to give up this watch. Instead, he thought it would be better to be generous and offer a high price, allowing the other party to make a profit first. This way, when discussing the cigarette business later, he wouldn't feel indebted. Each matter should be treated separately. Thus, he spoke up: "My friend, I will buy this watch! Name your price, and I won't haggle."

Brother, should I come directly here with the goods next time? I know that when I come next time, I will have the goods in hand, so there is no need to worry about whether they can be sold. However, since you have reminded me of this source of income, I will not abandon you to make a profit on your own, unless you harm my interests. Do you understand?" Fang Lang was unsure whether this Italian would already be on the battlefield by the time he came next. Although it was not necessary to sell the cigarettes to him, since he had pointed out this source of income to Fang Lang, it was not his style to abandon him. Therefore, it was better to clarify things.

Soon, Fang Lang followed Carlo to his uncle's apartment. The door was opened by a young man in a suit, who warmly shook Carlo's hand, embraced him, and they exchanged cheek kisses.

"Mr. Fang, I am not sure how many cigarettes you can provide," Boyan Gambino stated directly.

Mr. Fang, please rest assured that we can completely handle the first two batches ourselves. If there is indeed such a large quantity later on, please be assured that we will mobilize the full strength of our entire family and will absolutely not let our partners down, " Boyang Gambino assured Fang Lang emphatically.

Brother, you are quite generous. You are right; when you come next time, I might be transferred with the troops. However, it doesn't matter. I will take you to meet my uncle now. The next time you come to Italy, you can go directly to find my uncle. Trust me, no matter how much goods you bring, we will definitely be able to consume it all. " After saying this, he began to pack up his stall.

Of course, Carlo, I believe we will soon become good brothers. I am unsure what gift would be appropriate to bring when visiting your uncle. Fang Lang knows that Italians enjoy exchanging gifts when they meet, and since it is a visit to an elder, it is essential for him to have the courtesy of bringing a gift such as a book or a picture.

This is my brother Fang Lang whom I met today, you can call him Fang. We would like to introduce a big business opportunity to uncle, but we are not sure if he is available

Carlo and Nino, watching the two embrace, finally relaxed their tense bodies. They also stood up to shake hands with Fang Lang once again

"Haha... Fang, I really like your gift, and I believe my father will like it as well. Please come in quickly." Saying this, she welcomed Fang Lang into the room. Italians enjoy unwrapping gifts in person and expressing their gratitude, as they consider this a sign of respect for the guest. This custom is something Fang Lang learned in modern society, and he did not expect to have the opportunity to apply it today

Fang Lang did not wish to elaborate on his identity, merely offering a confident smile to a few individuals. However, such a large quantity clearly exceeded what they could consume.

Carlo Gambino, you can call me Carlo. I believe everyone will soon become brothers. I wonder if I can call you Fang. Fang Lang really wanted to tell Carlo that a Chinese person's name should be Lang, but he thought that if he called himself Lang, it might sound rather frivolous, so he decided against it

The old man gazed directly into Fang Lang's eyes and gently nodded, saying: "We will become true brothers, won't we?"

Fang Lang understood that the current Mafia might still be a target of the Italian government's crackdown, so seeing the old man nodding instead of openly admitting it made his meaning clear. Fang Lang did not mind what identity the other party held; the identity of the Mafia was not particularly frightening. His own identity was that of a soldier, and he believed they would not dare to do anything excessive to him. As for the future, he could also support a Chinese gang! With this thought in mind, Fang Lang chose not to say more, stood up, and extended his right hand.

"It seems you understand Italians well. My uncle enjoys wine, so bringing a bottle of wine will suffice." Italians never mind the value of a gift; they often consider preferences and needs. Since Carlo's uncle clearly does not lack for gifts, Carlo suggested directly.

Of course, I believe we will become very close brothers, and it is a great honor to meet you, Mr. Gambino

Soon everyone entered the room and exchanged greetings with the family members. In the end, only Uncle Carlo, his son, Fang Lang, and Carlo remained together in the living room. After listening to Carlo's introduction, Uncle Boyan Gambino clearly showed a keen interest in this business.

Haha... Carlo, my good brother, what brings you to my home today to visit

Mr. Gambino, I currently have limited funds, so the quantity for the first transaction may not be very large, approximately around ten thousand US dollars' worth of goods. However, in two months, I will be able to provide goods worth several million dollars. I wonder if you can handle that. Fang Lang is very confident that after returning from the United States, he will become the captain of a Brazilian Navy transport ship, and the amount of cigarettes he brings back from a trip to Brazil will definitely be quite astonishing

Hey! Nino, long time no see. I'm mainly here today to bring a friend to introduce to Uncle." After saying this, he pulled over Fang Lang from behind and introduced him.

Mr. Gambino, may I ask about your family?" From the moment Fang Lang entered the room, he noticed that the demeanor of several individuals was distinctly unlike that of respectable businessmen; instead, they exuded a strong gangland aura. However, based on Fang Lang's understanding, the Italian Mafia had been severely purged by Mussolini during World War II, which made him hesitant to draw any conclusions, so he probed cautiously.

Nino looked at Fang Lang, who was holding a bottle of wine in his hand, and enthusiastically extended his right hand, saying: "Fang, hello, I am Nino Gambino, Carlo's cousin, very pleased to meet you"

Upon hearing Fang Lang's response, everyone was taken aback, not expecting him to be able to supply such a large quantity of goods. They all knew that the profit from cigarettes was substantial, but they expressed surprise that Fang Lang could transport such a large volume of cigarettes

The gazes of several individuals were focused on the old man, Boyang Gambino. It was evident that Nino and Carlo were inquiring whether to disclose the information to Fang Lang, while Fang Lang was waiting for his response