Chapter 41: A Sudden Challenger Arrives
Lin Feng really wanted to see the chemistry between Liang Kun and Brother Add Money, so he actually called Mo Chiu-Nam.
Twenty minutes later, Mo Chiu-Nam rushed over excitedly:
"Boss, is there another job?"
Brother Add Money liked bosses who paid quickly. He had only exercised for two hours that morning and already earned four million.
Mo Chiu-Nam could only say, the more such business, the better.
Lin Feng asked Mo Chiu-Nam:
"I'm introducing you to a lifelong boss, are you willing?"
Mo Chiu-Nam looked at him suspiciously:
"A lifelong boss?"
"As long as the money is in place, anything can be discussed."
Lin Feng directly stated,
"My big brother, Brother Kun, really appreciates you and plans to have you switch to Hung Hing to work for him."
"What do you think?"
Mo Chiu-Nam immediately shouted without hesitation:
"Gotta add money!"
Lin Feng glanced at Liang Kun:
"Brother Kun, this guy has this personality. Do you still want to recruit him?"
Liang Kun chuckled:
"I really appreciate him."
Lin Feng couldn't be bothered with his mess and sat aside, letting Liang Kun do his thing.
Liang Kun scrutinized Mo Chiu-Nam, becoming more and more satisfied the more he looked:
"I don't have much else, but I have a lot of money."
"If you agree, I'll talk to Hu Xu Yong about your transfer."
"The transfer fee is two million, how about it?"
Mo Chiu-Nam was immediately tempted, but his greedy nature kicked in,
"Brother Kun, can you add a bit more!"
Liang Kun tilted his head and said:
"I'll add another five hundred thousand for you?"
Mo Chiu-Nam shouted:
"Two hundred and fifty is so unpleasant to hear, it feels like an insult. At least add ten thousand, right?"
Liang Kun thought that two million five hundred and ten thousand didn't sound good either, but since Mo Chiu-Nam wanted that number, he'd give it to him.
It's just two million five hundred and ten thousand, he has money.
Thanks to the North Point old-timer for the sponsorship!
That's right, in that battle this morning, Mong Kok earned six million. Didn't the money to hire Mo Chiu-Nam just come from that?
Liang Kun made an agreement with Mo Chiu-Nam:
"When you work for me, you must be loyal."
"Of course, I won't treat you unfairly. You'll have a share of the Mong Kok businesses."
"Every time you do something, there will be a tea money fee."
"Your most important duty is to be my bodyguard. I'll pay five million for this upfront, will you do it?"
Mo Chiu-Nam was immediately tempted:
"Yes!"
Lin Feng snapped his fingers, and Li Fu directly tossed over a box.
Liang Kun was incredibly envious, look at the tacit agreement between these two.
He opened the box and aimed the money at Mo Chiu-Nam,
"Here, six million five hundred and ten thousand, keep it safe for now."
"Later, follow me to find Hu Xu Yong. You're transferring, so you need to sort this out with him."
Mo Chiu-Nam's eyes were particularly fervent, and he clutched the box tightly, refusing to let go.
Liang Kun was puzzled:
"Are you willing or not?"
Mo Chiu-Nam said earnestly:
"Brother Kun, once I take your money, I am yours."
"Protecting you is my duty, unless they step over my dead body."
"But let's agree beforehand, if you want me to do other things, you have to add money!"
Liang Kun burst into laughter, declaring arrogantly:
"Go ask around in the underworld, the one thing Mong Kok doesn't lack is money."
Mo Chiu-Nam was half-believing, half-doubting.
Liang Kun was displeased by his expression, so he turned to Li Fu and asked,
"Xiao Fu, tell him, how much did you earn last month?"
Li Fu scratched his head:
"I probably earned twenty million last month."
Mo Chiu-Nam's eyes widened:
"That much?"
Liang Kun was also surprised:
"Good heavens, Ah Feng's place really makes money."
However, he bluffed on the surface, saying,
"There are plenty of opportunities in Mong Kok. Follow me, and you won't have to worry about your future."
Mo Chiu-Nam was overjoyed:
"Brother Kun, let's go find Brother Yong to transfer now."
Liang Kun was stunned, was this guy that eager?
Lin Feng said with a chuckle:
"Brother Kun, Mo Chiu-Nam is afraid that the six million plus won't reach his hands."
Liang Kun shrugged:
"That's easy then, I'll go right now."
Lin Feng thought for a moment and said:
"Xiao Fu, you go with them."
Li Fu acknowledged.
Lin Feng's idea was simple: if the matter was settled, Liang Kun would have a trustworthy bodyguard by his side.
Although Mo Chiu-Nam was a money-grubber, his integrity was truly good.
Once he took the money, he would see the job through, even to his death.
This was a valuable quality.
As for adding money... the man was risking his life, so adding a bit of money was really no problem.
Liang Kun was very excited,
"Let's go, let's go, right away."
Lin Feng smiled as he watched the three of them get into the car, thinking that Mong Kok would likely be lively from now on.
Just as he was about to return to his room, he suddenly felt something was amiss and saw a blue-haired man walking steadily towards him.
The blue-haired man performed a cupped-fist salute:
"I am Lok Tin-hung. I heard that Mong Kok's Lin Feng has an invincible iron fist, so I've come specially to learn from him."
Lin Feng was surprised:
"Lok Tin-hung?"
What luck was this today? He had just thought of this blue-haired non-mainstream guy, and now he had actually met him.
However, he was still puzzled,
"Don't you want to be the best in the world?"
"Why aren't you challenging Chung Yee Shun's Lin Ho-lung?"
Lok Tin-hung was slightly taken aback:
"Oh, you actually pay attention to me?"
"I originally wanted to challenge Lin Ho-lung, but the Tung Sing guys said that Lin Ho-lung is old and his skills are gradually weakening, and that you are the one worth challenging."
The Tung Sing guys, huh?
I'll remember this favor!
A sudden aura rose from Lok Tin-hung's body:
"Please enlighten me!"
After speaking, he struck a pose.
Lin Feng waved his hand.
Lok Tin-hung's eyes turned cold:
"You don't dare to accept the challenge?"
Lin Feng said speechlessly:
"This is the street. Do you want people to watch a free show in broad daylight?"
Lok Tin-hung looked around, hey, it really was the case.
"Hurry up and come over, and from now on, work well for me."
Lok Tin-hung said angrily:
"I will definitely beat you!"
Lin Feng still waved his hand:
"Talk to me after you've practiced properly for a few decades. Anyway, listen carefully, the rules here are very strict."
Lok Tin-hung was furious, did this guy not understand human language?
Why was he so sure he had me cornered?
I can definitely defeat you.
Lok Tin-hung took a few steps into the house, and suddenly felt a strange sensation.
Lin Feng's gaze towards him was too eager.
Lok Tin-hung suddenly had a bad premonition:
"Are you fighting or not?"
Lin Feng showed a hearty smile:
"How rare, how very rare. No one dared to challenge me to a one-on-one fight two years ago, and I didn't expect another one to come today."
"I will give you a proper welcome!"
Lok Tin-hung was startled, and blurted out:
"Two years ago?"
Lin Feng assumed the opening stance of the Baji Quan small frame, and said solemnly:
"Lin Feng of Baji Quan, I request your guidance!"
A sharp aura rose from Lin Feng, steady as a deep pool and towering as a mountain, unmoving.
Lok Tin-hung blurted out:
"A Baji Grandmaster?"
The blue-haired youth suddenly stepped forward, continuously throwing punches and shouting loudly:
"How old are you? I don't believe you're a Grandmaster!"
Lin Feng smiled slightly, his body shifted gently, and with a hook and embrace of his wrist, he entangled the blue-haired youth in front of him.
Immediately following was a storm of attacks.
***
Chapter 42: New Subordinate
When Li Fu returned in the evening, he pushed open the door and jumped in surprise.
Why was there a blue-haired kid with a bruised face in the house?
Lin Feng smiled:
"Xiao Fu, this is Lok Tin-hung, a newcomer who just joined."
Li Fu was startled:
"Brother Feng, who beat him up?"
"Do you want me to beat them back?"
Lin Feng shot him a sideways glance:
"I hit him. Do you want to spar with me?"
Li Fu quickly waved his hand:
"Please spare me, I can't beat you."
Lin Feng said:
"Lok Tin-hung is a martial arts fanatic. From now on, you'll be in charge of him. Take him to West Kowloon Police Headquarters to see if he has any past issues that need to be resolved."
Lok Tin-hung was unconvinced:
"Why am I not your head subordinate?"
Lin Feng stated directly:
"In terms of fists and kicks, you can't beat him."
Lok Tin-hung's mouth fell open:
"I can't beat him?"
"What kind of joke is that?"
Lin Feng said lazily:
"How about you two spar?"
Lok Tin-hung immediately struggled to get up:
"Let's spar then!"
Li Fu quickly waved his hand:
"Forget it, Brother Feng just beat you up. Get some good rest. Once you've recovered, we can compare notes."
Lok Tin-hung still wanted to insist, but Li Fu gave him a sympathetic look,
"Don't act tough. Brother Feng's Baji Quan is very heavy."
Lok Tin-hung immediately deflated.
He had personally experienced Lin Feng's Baji Quan. Where was it 'very heavy'?
It was clearly extremely heavy!
It could kill people.
The Iron Mountain Lean that Xiao Shenyang took in 'The Grandmaster' was actually nothing.
If Baji Quan really wanted to beat someone, it would be a close-quarters grappling beatdown.
Unfortunately, Lok Tin-hung had just received this combination of attacks.
Once Baji Quan got close and entangled him, he could only endure the beating.
Lok Tin-hung absolutely did not want to experience that feeling again. He knew perfectly well that he was only able to stand up because Lin Feng had held back.
Li Fu didn't waste any more words and quickly took Lok Tin-hung to West Kowloon Police Headquarters.
Lok Tin-hung frowned:
"Brother Fu, aren't we with the Triad? Why are we going to the Police Force?"
Li Fu advised:
"Who told you we're with the Triad? Brother Feng and Brother Kun are legitimate businessmen. We are clean."
Lok Tin-hung's mouth dropped open:
"Lies!"
"Everyone in the underworld knows Brother Feng is the big boss of Hung Hing Mong Kok."
Li Fu had a bit of a headache. This Lok Tin-hung fellow was not only a martial arts fanatic but also very naive.
"Don't listen to all the messy rumors in the underworld."
"Those are just the beliefs of the low-level thugs."
"At the big boss level of a Triad, all their thoughts are focused on making money."
"Fighting isn't the goal, it's just a means. Making money is the goal."
"Whether it's Brother Feng or Brother Kun at the Mong Kok branch, they're both doing big business."
"Taking you to the Police Force is to check if you have any bad records and then clear them."
Lok Tin-hung's head was buzzing. After a long while, he finally said:
"Are we engaging in high-IQ crime then?"
Li Fu was speechless and retorted irritably:
"Watch fewer gangster movies."
"What crime? We never do anything criminal."
Lok Tin-hung pouted:
"Lies. Our boss just taught Fatty Lai a lesson, and you're saying it's not a crime."
Li Fu couldn't be bothered with him and still had a headache.
This little blue-haired guy needed a lot of changes.
He didn't even understand the concept of 'righteous cause'. Even Triad members wouldn't openly say they were committing crimes.
Li Fu frowned inwardly, thinking that he would likely have many headaches in the future.
The hall of West Kowloon Police Headquarters was brightly lit. Li Fu, familiar with the place, found Chan Yan-kin:
"Superintendent Chen, my brother has encountered a problem."
Chan Yan-kin, of course, knew Li Fu. He was the agent for Lin Feng, the big donor to West Kowloon Police Headquarters. Every time Lin Feng donated, Li Fu was the one who delivered it.
"As long as the Police Force can help, we will definitely do our utmost."
Li Fu pulled Lok Tin-hung in front of him:
"A few Young and Dangerous members said my brother here had some trouble and that if he didn't give them money, they would call the police."
"My brother was indignant and beat up those Young and Dangerous members."
"I brought him here because I wanted Superintendent Chen to help check my brother's file to see if there's any trouble."
Chan Yan-kin smiled:
"This matter is easy to handle!"
As for what Li Fu said, he didn't believe a word of it.
Are you kidding me?
Who is Li Fu?
Lin Feng's head subordinate, a fierce man whose combat power was comparable to a prince. Would his brother be threatened by a few Young and Dangerous members?
The opposite would be closer to the truth!
Lok Tin-hung was quite indignant. Could he be threatened by a few Young and Dangerous members?
It was an absolute disgrace!
Li Fu suddenly glared at him.
Lok Tin-hung's heart skipped a beat, startled.
Li Fu usually gave off a gentle impression, but this sudden glare made Lok Tin-hung feel a chill run down his spine.
"Master!"
Lok Tin-hung, realizing this, was actually full of excitement.
It was good to have a master around.
Once his injuries healed, he definitely wanted to spar with him properly.
Li Fu saw the eager fellow and also made up his mind. He would consult Brother Feng later and definitely get permission to give this blue-haired kid a good beating.
A young tree needs pruning to grow straight; a person needs correction to be disciplined.
He was just too damn asking for a beating!
While the two were waiting, a tall, bruised man walked past them.
Inadvertently, the three of them met eyes.
Li Fu remained gentle.
Lok Tin-hung, being carefree, even smiled and greeted:
"Hi, you got beaten up too?"
Yuen Ho-Wan's face flushed alternately green and white, cursing his bad luck.
Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly noticed that the other person's injuries were very similar to his own.
A 'damn it' thought popped into his head,
"You got beaten by Baji Quan too?"
For a moment, the three of them were silent.
Lok Tin-hung was about to speak when he suddenly clutched his stomach.
Li Fu unhesitatingly elbowed Lok Tin-hung, then stood up and smiled:
"Officer Yuen, this is a brother my boss just took in. He's ignorant, please don't mind him."
Lok Tin-hung bared his teeth at Li Fu:
"How despicable, resorting to a sneak attack."
Li Fu pretended not to hear.
Yuen Ho-Wan grimaced, pulling at his wound, wincing in pain.
Lok Tin-hung seemed to suddenly feel no pain, and even wanted to laugh.
Yuen Ho-Wan felt like they were toxic and quickly left them.
Li Fu stared at Lok Tin-hung,
"Little guy, if you want to work for Brother Feng, then shut up, listen well, and learn well."
"Otherwise, once your injuries heal, I'll beat you until you can't take care of yourself."
Lok Tin-hung's thought process was completely different from others':
"Why wait until my injuries heal?"
Li Fu had seen right through Lok Tin-hung:
"You're a martial arts fanatic, a self-proclaimed martial artist."
"Defeating you fairly and squarely is the biggest blow to you."
"If I give you even a tiny excuse, you won't be convinced."
Lok Tin-hung was stubborn,
"Do you think I'm afraid of you?"
However, his heart was far from calm; Li Fu had hit a nerve.
"He's indeed a master... But isn't the meaning of my life to challenge masters?"
***
Chapter 43: Dai Fei and Greyhound Come to Visit
Chan Yan-kin came over with the files, a smile plastered across his face:
"Mr. Li, your brother has no issues whatsoever."
"His record is spotless."
"If you encounter Young and Dangerous extorting again, I suggest you call the police."
"Our Police Station is happy to serve you."
Li Fu thanked him repeatedly.
Lok Tin-hung pouted; of course, he had no problems.
He had just debuted, and this was his first time entering the Police Force. What problems could he possibly have?
On the way back, Lok Tin-hung was a bit bored:
"Brother Fu, why did we have to go to the Police Force?"
Li Fu said faintly:
"You already said Brother Feng is the top boss of Mong Kok, so the records of those around him naturally need to be clean."
"Otherwise, having the police constantly watch us would be very troublesome."
Lok Tin-hung truly didn't understand.
"Isn't it normal for Triad bosses to be watched by the police?"
Li Fu patiently explained,
"It is normal, but if you have a chance to ask the bosses, see if they are willing to be watched."
"Bosses are in it to make money. Being watched by the police cuts the fun of making money in half."
"Perhaps bosses of other Triads like being watched by the police, but we in Mong Kok absolutely do not."
Lok Tin-hung exclaimed:
"Don't tell me that the boss's and your records are as clean as mine."
Li Fu smiled:
"Otherwise?"
"Brother Feng asked me to take you to the Police Force precisely to ensure your record is as clean as ours."
"We are in the Triad, but we are smart."
"Even if they know we did certain things, they have no evidence."
"Those with a three-foot-thick criminal record in the Police Force are all idiots."
"Don't learn from them."
Lok Tin-hung was unconvinced.
Li Fu said gently,
"Knights errant disturb the prohibitions, scholars disturb the laws with their writings."
"Possessing certain powers beyond ordinary people, one always wants to display those powers; this is human nature."
"Remember, don't go around boasting about having such power."
"I, like you, also practice martial arts."
"Naturally, I know how powerful we are compared to ordinary people."
"Boasting everywhere is an idiotic thing to do; people will take precautions in advance."
"Even if you have the strength to fight through it, you'll still waste several times the effort."
"If someone insults you, just find an opportunity to get fierce revenge. There's no need to announce it to the whole world."
Lok Tin-hung's mouth fell open:
"How insidious."
Li Fu chuckled coldly:
"That's how we do things in Mong Kok."
Lok Tin-hung immediately said:
"I'll learn!"
Li Fu nodded in satisfaction.
These were words Lin Feng wanted to tell him, but since Lin Feng threw Lok Tin-hung to him, Li Fu felt it necessary to explain them to Lok Tin-hung.
Otherwise, with his taciturn nature, he wouldn't bother to say so much.
How tiring it was to talk so much.
Li Fu casually asked:
"Tin Hung, what is your dream?"
Lok Tin-hung immediately became excited:
"To challenge the boss and become the world's number one."
Li Fu gave a big thumbs up; this guy had a huge dream.
Lok Tin-hung added:
"Either I defeat the boss and become the world's number one, or the boss kills me."
"As a martial artist, one should fall on the path to becoming number one."
Li Fu was silent for a moment, thinking more highly of the young man.
No one's dream should be defiled.
This guy was indeed a martial arts fanatic.
The two returned to Lin Feng's residence and were surprised to find visitors.
Lin Feng was entertaining guests on the first floor.
Li Fu greeted them with a smile:
"Brother Fei, Brother Gou."
The guests were none other than Dai Fei and Greyhound.
Dai Fei and Greyhound quickly responded:
"Brother Fu."
Li Fu was stunned.
Wasn't that a generational mismatch?
Of course, the seniority in Hung Hing was quite muddled.
However, the rules of the underworld dictate that if the respective elders have no connection, people are addressed purely based on age and position.
Dai Fei and Greyhound were both top bosses of North Point.
Li Fu was Lin Feng's right-hand man and had not been officially promoted within Hung Hing.
Therefore, Li Fu was just a small-time member in Hung Hing, not even considered a 'Brother' generation.
Only after being officially promoted in the Triad could one take on subordinates.
Li Fu looked at Lin Feng in surprise, who waved his hand and said:
"Dai Fei, Gou Zai, you two are Hung Hing's top bosses after all."
"You can't break the rules."
Dai Fei quickly said:
"Brother Feng, although you are young, your seniority is high."
"You've been in the game for over ten years; we are pure juniors."
Gou Zai nodded repeatedly.
Li Fu felt increasingly awkward.
Dai Fei and Greyhound were fearless individuals.
Fatty Lai couldn't control them at all.
What was going on?
Dai Fei suppressed the urge to pick his nose and seriously explained to Lin Feng:
"Brother Feng, the conflict between Mong Kok and North Point was all caused by Fatty Lai."
"We two were purely collateral damage."
Greyhound also said:
"Yesterday at the Hall of Brotherhood, if we weren't from North Point and felt it inappropriate to get involved, we definitely would have given Fatty Lai a beating too."
Li Fu suddenly realized.
Got it!
These two guys were here to concede defeat.
It seemed the news of Fatty Lai hosting a peace banquet had already spread, and these two guys were afraid Mong Kok would take their anger out on them, so they quickly came to concede and state their position.
Lin Feng's face hardened, startling the two. Was he about to turn hostile?
"We are all brothers of the same Triad. Is Mong Kok's reputation really that unreliable?"
"I've been in the game for over ten years; am I someone who can't tell right from wrong?"
Dai Fei and Greyhound's expressions relaxed simultaneously, smiles on their faces:
"Who in the underworld doesn't know that Brother Kun and Brother Feng of Mong Kok are righteous?"
"That Fatty Lai guy has truly ruined North Point, making us unable to hold our heads high in the underworld."
Li Fu quickly poured tea for the three of them.
Lin Feng said faintly:
"Fatty Lai's matter was an internal conflict within our own hall. Fortunately, it didn't last long, and outsiders didn't get to laugh at us."
Dai Fei and Greyhound secretly smiled bitterly.
Mong Kok's prestige had been established, but North Point's reputation had been ruined by Fatty Lai.
Which hall's big battle couldn't even last half a day?
Isn't that a joke?
If you don't have the skills, don't take on the job. They were unlucky to be dragged down by Fatty Lai.
However, to be fair, these two were indeed intimidated by Mong Kok's swift and decisive actions.
Previously, they had been extra careful, restraining their subordinates from getting involved for three days.
Now, thinking about it, they felt a chill down their spines.
In just a few hours, Fatty Lai lost thirty to forty million.
If that were them, wouldn't they cough up blood!
Lin Feng was truly a formidable figure, like a ghost's bane; not to be provoked, not to be provoked.
So, at the first sign of news, they eagerly came to express their stance to Lin Feng.
The two sighed inwardly, knowing they could no longer hold their heads high in front of Lin Feng.
It was all that damn Fatty Lai's fault. If it weren't for him, why would they be in this situation?
Liang Kun said it well: if you make a mistake, you admit it; if you get hit, you stand at attention. Those are the rules!
***
Chapter 44: Helping Others, Doing Good Deeds Daily
"North Point is so big, yet Fatty Lai manages it so poorly."
"He's a prime example of someone who occupies a latrine but doesn't relieve himself."
"Although I'm a Big Shot in Mong Kok, I feel wronged for both of you."
Lin Feng said leisurely while having tea with Dai Fei and Greyhound.
Dai Fei and Greyhound's hearts stirred fiercely.
They exchanged glances, both sensing an opportunity—Lin Feng didn't intend to let Fatty Lai off the hook!
Lin Feng seemed to have seen through their thoughts.
"Don't misunderstand."
"I'm a Big Shot in Mong Kok, not a Big Shot in North Point."
"I'm not one of the Twelve Hall Masters either; I genuinely feel wronged for you two."
"Why should that Fatty Lai sit above both of you?"
"Just because he's senior?"
"Among our Hung Hing Hall Masters, the most senior is Brother Kei, but look at his attitude towards juniors; how can Fatty Lai compare to him?"
Dai Fei and Greyhound felt these words resonated deeply with them.
Indeed.
Why should Fatty Lai be above them?
Dai Fei's mind was active, and he tentatively said:
"Brother Feng, everyone in the Triad knows you have connections everywhere, and you're on good terms with both the underworld and the establishment."
"Do you know something?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"It's only because you two came today; otherwise, I wouldn't say this."
Dai Fei and Greyhound's eyes widened; there really was news?
Lin Feng looked regretful:
"I was still thinking of using this news to gain favor with the higher-ups."
"However, since you treat me as a brother, I won't hide it from you."
Dai Fei and Greyhound patted their chests, one after another.
"Brother Feng, who doesn't know you're the most friendly to fellow members?"
"From now on, we'll remember this favor you've shown us."
Lin Feng clapped his hands and said:
"Since that's the case, I'll tell you some news."
"Fatty Lai has actually been dissatisfied with his position for a long time."
Dai Fei and Greyhound were startled.
Fatty Lai was the Hall Master of North Point, which was already the limit for an ordinary Young and Dangerous member to achieve.
And he was still not satisfied?
Did he want to be the Leader?
Isn't that ridiculous?!
They absolutely couldn't believe it.
Lin Feng understood their meaning:
"Fatty Lai, a seller of adult magazines, was fortunate enough to become one of the Twelve Chairmen, and he should have been grateful to Mr. Chiang."
"It's just a pity that in our eyes, he is one of the lucky ones, but in his own eyes, he feels wronged for himself."
"He feels that with his ability, he should be more than just a Hall Master."
The two fell silent.
They thought it shouldn't be possible, right?
Lin Feng said indifferently:
"During every Triad meeting, unless it's a confidential matter that we can't attend, we Big Shots always sit in on routine meetings."
"Then think about Fatty Lai's performance at every meeting."
"Other Hall Masters always dress formally and show respect, but Fatty Lai always wears casual clothes, and he always wears flip-flops."
"If he always dressed like that, it would be fine."
"But we know that's not the case at all."
A tremendous wave surged in Dai Fei and Greyhound's hearts.
Lin Feng was absolutely right.
Fatty Lai definitely had two faces in front of people and behind their backs.
In front of people, he wore a suit and tie, and even smoked cigars.
But at the Hall of Brotherhood, he always seemed to have that lazy demeanor.
What did this indicate?
Fatty Lai was disrespectful to the Hall of Brotherhood!
Why did Fatty Lai wear a suit in public? It was because he wanted to maintain a good image.
The public are like parents, and no matter how powerful a person is, they must manage their image well.
So, when can one disregard one's image?
It seems only in front of subordinates.
Anyway, subordinates depend on you for their livelihood, so even if you wear slippers, no one would dare to say anything.
Dai Fei and Greyhound already believed it, but they still felt that this alone couldn't condemn Fatty Lai.
Lin Feng slowly said:
"I've heard that Fatty Lai has a close relationship with Lui Yiu-Yeung of Tung Sing."
"They seem to be plotting something."
What?
Dai Fei and Greyhound suddenly looked up.
Lin Feng's expression was very calm.
"Isn't this very strange?"
Dai Fei's mouth was dry:
"It is indeed very strange."
"We are all Triad members; it's normal to have private connections even with rival Triads."
"For example, Mr. Chiang and Camel often have tea together."
"But to secretly interact... there's a problem."
Greyhound nodded heavily.
Lin Feng smiled and said:
"If you're interested, you can investigate; as for the rest, anything more I say would just be speculation."
The two nodded repeatedly.
Dai Fei said gratefully:
"Brother Feng, thank you. I'll remember this favor."
Greyhound quickly said:
"Me too."
Lin Feng saw them off, and as if intentionally or unintentionally, reminded them:
"At today's banquet, Fatty Lai's lower body was injured; it must have been from a beating yesterday."
"I wonder which fellow member was so heavy-footed."
Dai Fei and Greyhound looked peculiar, repeatedly declined, and drove off directly in their car.
Li Fu smiled and said:
"Brother Feng, what are Fatty Lai and Lui Yiu-Yeung discussing?"
Lok Tin-hung said unhappily:
"Didn't Brother Feng say they were plotting? Who knows what they're discussing."
Li Fu ignored the Blue-haired Kid and only looked at Lin Feng.
Lin Feng indeed knew:
"Sai B assassinated Ba Bi, and Tung Sing wants to retaliate."
"Now the Tung Sing Five Tigers are all putting in effort."
"Lui Yiu-Yeung contacted Fatty Lai because he wants to set a trap for Sai B and kill his whole family."
Lok Tin-hung's eyes widened:
"Brother Feng, you knew!"
"Then why didn't you tell them just now?"
Lin Feng said, annoyed:
"I'm not their boss, why should I tell them?"
Lok Tin-hung frowned:
"But weren't you just talking about Fatty Lai's wrongdoings?"
"Even I could tell you were fanning the flames."
Slap!
Li Fu flicked Lok Tin-hung's forehead.
Lok Tin-hung said angrily:
"Why did you hit me?"
Li Fu sighed:
"I told you to listen carefully and learn well, but you didn't learn anything."
"It's important for people to know their limits; don't pretend to understand what you don't."
Lok Tin-hung was unconvinced:
"Then tell me, what does the boss want to do?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"Xiao Fu, explain the intricacies well, and explain it thoroughly to this kid so he can gain some insight."
Li Fu explained:
"The seemingly ambiguous words Brother Feng said were not just about fanning the flames. Everyone is very familiar with Fatty Lai's situation; it was a conscious effort to guide them."
"People's thoughts can be manipulated."
"What might be an ordinary matter, if you emphasize it slightly, those who are not firm in their will will deviate from your line of thought."
"Not to mention that Fatty Lai already had this intention; even if he didn't, Brother Feng's words just now could make him have it."
"When doing things, the most important thing is to leave room for interpretation."
"You can't explain everything clearly, or Dai Fei and the others won't have any room to maneuver."
"The truth of the matter is only effective when they discover it themselves."
"Overthinking is the most fatal."
"Do you understand, naive kid?"
Lok Tin-hung's mouth hung open:
"How devious."