Chapter 53: Liang Kun: This style of killing an entire family, it's really f*cking like me!
Chan Ho-Nam knelt down by the dirt.
It was supposed to be a thrilling novel where a subordinate, crying tears of blood, pleaded with the Triad bosses to avenge his elder brother.
Who would have thought that Lin Feng's hand would repeatedly slap Chan Ho-Nam's face?
The first time he knelt, Lin Feng kicked him down.
The second time he knelt, Lin Feng just kept slapping him.
Chan Ho-Nam's face was swollen red, and he had no temper left after being slapped.
"When you're out in the streets, if you make a mistake, you admit it; if you get hit, you stand at attention."
Slapping him while teaching Chan Ho-Nam how to be a person, Lin Feng felt he truly lived up to Sai B.
"If you were truly selfless, and wanted to help Sai B rest in peace, all the bosses present would be willing to help you achieve that."
"Sai B had his entire family murdered, which clearly indicates a troublesome situation."
"And I f*cking hate trouble the most."
"If you were wholeheartedly seeking revenge for Sai B, I'd be eager for you to take over the investigation."
"But your intentions aren't pure."
Lin Feng's hand slowly increased in force, but by this point, Chan Ho-Nam had been slapped numb and couldn't feel it at all.
"There's no investigation whatsoever, and you keep saying this matter was done by my Mong Kok."
"Do you know how many things we have to do every day?"
"Do you know who we've been with during this period?"
"You know nothing, yet you're quick to accuse."
"Is this the f*cking subordinate Sai B was so proud of?"
"Sai B, for your sake, even lost face, and the promises he made before were like farts."
"Now, after his entire family was murdered, you f*cking can't even find a single piece of information."
"And you still f*cking have the nerve to say you're Sai B's top enforcer."
Lin Feng stood up and kicked Chan Ho-Nam far away, coincidentally landing him next to Sai B's entire family.
"If I were you, I'd just kill myself and apologize to Sai B!"
Chan Ho-Nam wept silently.
At this moment, his defenses broke, and he truly believed he was useless.
Chicken and Bao Pi looked at Chan Ho-Nam, at a loss, wanting to pull Brother Nam back but not daring to.
Lin Feng glared at them and shouted:
"Why aren't you quickly pulling that unlucky guy back? Do you really want to bury him in a bit?"
Chicken and Bao Pi hastily and clumsily pulled Chan Ho-Nam aside.
The bosses secretly shook their heads; Chan Ho-Nam was finished!
There are no secrets in the underworld; once tonight's events get out, Chan Ho-Nam will have nothing left but his handsome face.
Chiang Tin-Sung clapped his hands:
"Ah Feng, how do you plan to investigate Sai B's matter?"
Lin Feng watched for a moment, then suddenly asked:
"Brother Kun, do you find Sai B's manner of death familiar?"
Liang Kun was startled and quickly stepped forward to examine it closely.
Chiang Tin-Sung and the other bosses didn't understand Lin Feng's meaning. What did "Sai B's manner of death familiar" mean?
Suddenly, Liang Kun's mouth dropped open, and he murmured:
"This style of killing an entire family, it's really f*cking like me!"
Ah?!
Chiang Tin-Sung was shocked and frowned, asking:
"Ah Kun, what do you mean by that?"
Liang Kun shrugged:
"When you're out in the streets, you have to keep your word."
"When I'm fighting with someone, and they talk back to me, I f*cking always follow through."
"For example, if I say I'll kill your whole family, I'll kill your whole family."
Everyone looked at each other, speechless for a moment.
Liang Kun murmured:
"Strange, this guy's way of killing is so similar to mine."
Chiang Tin-Sung didn't want to bother with Liang Kun, this madman. If it weren't for the current critical period, just for that statement, whether Liang Kun did it or not, he wouldn't let Liang Kun off.
Chiang Tin-Sung frowned and asked:
"Ah Feng, what do you think?"
Lin Feng said seriously:
"The person who did this may not have had a deep hatred for Sai B."
"The reason is simple: there are no wounds on Sai B's body."
"His entire family was buried alive."
"It seems the killer killed for the sake of killing."
"Without personal emotion."
Chiang Tin-Sung frowned and said:
"That's impossible."
"Sai B is our Causeway Bay branch master, and his influence is not small."
"Killing for the sake of killing, aren't they afraid of retaliation from Causeway Bay?"
Lin Feng openly expressed his preference:
"Can a bunch of good-for-nothings like Chan Ho-Nam find out who the killer is?"
Chiang Tin-Sung paused, and the faces of the other branch masters also looked displeased.
Lin Feng held up two fingers:
"There are only two reasons for killing Sai B's entire family like this."
"One is that it was done by a hitman."
"They do things for money, have no personal grudge with Sai B, and thus adopted this method."
"This is also the cleanest method; even if the Police Force comes, unless they investigate external information, they won't get any clues about the killer from this family."
Everyone agreed that it made sense.
"The second reason is that the killer wasn't targeting Sai B at all; he was merely a tool for the killer's actions."
"In other words, the killer wanted to use the death of Sai B's family to achieve an unspeakable goal."
"To be more precise, the killer is anticipating the subsequent turmoil caused by the death of Sai B's family."
Chiang Tin-Sung frowned and asked:
"For example?"
Lin Feng pointed casually at Chan Ho-Nam, whose face was as swollen as a pig's head:
"For example, like this idiot, who believes Sai B was killed by my Mong Kok."
"Or, no matter which Hung Hing branch these idiots think killed Sai B, we're all in trouble."
"Think about it, Sai B died in an internal Hung Hing branch conflict, his entire family wiped out cleanly."
"What explosive news that would be; our Hung Hing would truly become famous in the underworld."
"The Police Force would also be circling us twenty-four hours a day."
The bosses' faces changed dramatically.
Chiang Tin-Sung suddenly turned around, strode up to Chan Ho-Nam, grabbed him by the collar, and sternly shouted:
"Who the f*ck told you that Sai B was killed by Liang Kun?"
Caught by the Dragon Head, Chan Ho-Nam was visibly flustered and stammered:
"No... no one told me."
Slap!
Chiang Tin-Sung didn't hesitate to slap him hard, much harder than Lin Feng had, and his words were far more severe than Lin Feng's.
"Think carefully before you answer."
"Something no one told you, and you dare to casually accuse Liang Kun?"
"Are you trying to cause internal strife within Hung Hing?"
"If there's no result, I'll send you to accompany Sai B!"
At this moment, Chiang Tin-Sung's face was as cold and dark as it could be.
Chicken yelled in fright:
"Brother Nam, hurry up and tell him!"
Chicken was smart; he immediately realized that Chan Ho-Nam's little scheme had been seen through.
Hearing Lin Feng's analysis, he knew it was bad and had wanted to run away earlier.
However, his legs were so weak that he couldn't even move.
Chan Ho-Nam, hearing Chicken's words, quickly said:
"Mr. Chiang, after we learned about Elder Brother's matter, we were all filled with righteous indignation, wishing we could cut down the murderer who killed Elder Brother."
"At that time, someone whispered in our ears,"
"When Brother B was alive, the one he was most at odds with was Mong Kok's Liang Kun..."
Bang!
Chiang Tin-Sung kicked Chan Ho-Nam hard in the chest and sternly said:
"Find that person for me!"
***
Chapter 54: Hung Hing's Big Trouble
Chiang Tin-Sung's hair stood on end, his face was ferocious, and his body exuded a suffocating aura. His eyes were bloodshot, like a wild wolf ready to devour someone.
The air was very quiet.
None of the bosses in front of the luxury car were relaxed.
Originally, the atmosphere wasn't this heavy.
The death of Sai B's entire family might be a big deal, but it wasn't necessarily that important.
Ultimately, Sai B was just a Hung Hing Hall Master, similar in status to Ba Bi.
When Ba Bi died, Tung Sing didn't seem to care.
Life went on as usual.
Being in the Triad isn't just about fighting and killing; it's also about human relationships and social etiquette.
At their level, making money is the top priority.
Even if a Hall Master dies, the priority isn't revenge, but ensuring it doesn't hinder their money-making.
Grudges can be set aside.
Profit comes first.
Coming here was merely a show of respect for Sai B.
The bosses were quite relaxed before; Sai B died, so what? They could investigate his matter slowly.
The bosses were quite satisfied that Lin Feng was pushed forward to investigate Sai B's case.
Everyone had their own affairs to handle; who had the leisure to investigate Sai B's matter?
However, Lin Feng being recommended wasn't without reason; his ability was indeed strong.
With just two glances, he suddenly understood the essence of the matter.
Someone wanting Hung Hing to be in internal conflict wasn't that important; who in the Triad didn't have conflicts?
Someone wanting the police to monitor Hung Hing 24/7 was very important; how could they make money if the police were watching them?
Chiang Tin-Sung was irritable, and the various Hall Master and core members were even more so.
To reach their position, they truly had to climb out of piles of dead bodies.
Now, they just wanted to enjoy life.
Someone actually wanted to disturb their lives?
No words needed!
Fight him!
Chan Ho-Nam and his companions had temporarily lost their freedom. Li Fu, Lok Tin-hung, Mo Chiu-Nam, and a group of Hall Master's top enforcers were escorting him, making him identify people one by one in Causeway Bay's red-light districts.
They absolutely had to find the person who slandered Liang Kun.
All the Hall Master were very serious about this.
The reason was simple: if someone could shift attention to Liang Kun, there was no guarantee they wouldn't shift it to themselves.
Liang Kun at least had a capable brother, Lin Feng, who supported him. Did they have anyone?
If the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold!
No matter what, they had to find that person.
Until they got a result, the bosses' hearts were uneasy.
Silence.
Only the sound of insects chirping.
Lin Feng pulled out a pack of Marlboros and offered cigarettes to those nearby.
Chiang Tin-Sung puffed on his cigarette and asked,
"In your opinion, who is the biggest suspect in this matter?"
Lin Feng spoke truthfully:
"Everyone in the Triad is a suspect."
Chiang Tin-Sung was startled.
Lin Feng ignored Chiang Tin-Sung's expression:
"Hong Kong is only so big. Four or five Triads can set up shop on a single street."
"Our Hung Hing occupies densely populated areas with good economic benefits, so it's normal for others to be envious."
"For example, Tung Sing and Wo Luen Shing, who isn't envious?"
Chiang Tin-Sung nodded slightly.
"There are enemies outside the Triad, and the Triad itself isn't a monolithic entity."
"Why did that fellow say that Brother Kun killed Sai B's family?"
"The relationships among the various bosses within our Triad are not without gaps."
"I don't know who Sai B had conflicts with, and I can't guess wildly."
"I know exactly who Brother Kun has conflicts with."
"Fatty Lai, for instance. Our two turf just had a fight."
Chiang Tin-Sung's face grew even gloomier.
"Internal and external troubles."
Lin Feng was relaxed:
"If the police were to investigate this, they wouldn't find anything in ten days to half a month."
"But since we're a Triad, investigating it is quite simple."
Chiang Tin-Sung was startled:
"You have a solution?"
Lin Feng looked pained:
"Yes!"
"But this method, let's wait until the regular methods fail to find anything before using it."
"It's very costly."
Chiang Tin-Sung's expression immediately softened.
The expressions of the other bosses listening in also softened.
Lin Feng always delivered on his promises; his reputation truly could be eaten as food.
Chiang Tin-Sung asked with a hint of relief:
"Do you think Chan Ho-Nam can identify who wrongly accused Liang Kun?"
Lin Feng shook his head directly:
"No!"
Chiang Tin-Sung paused:
"Chan Ho-Nam is Sai B's top enforcer, yet he can't even identify a person?"
Lin Feng sneered:
"This person is easily swayed by rumors and has no ability to distinguish right from wrong."
"Sai B was indeed good to him, and his grief for Sai B should also be genuine."
"He takes whatever people say seriously, which shows how emotional he was."
"He probably doesn't even remember what that person looked like."
"To expect him to identify someone, I think it's impossible."
Chiang Tin-Sung let out a dry laugh:
"Chan Ho-Nam is still somewhat useful."
Lin Feng didn't argue, only saying:
"Mr. Chiang is right."
Chiang Tin-Sung fell silent, and the bosses discreetly moved away from him.
Just now, he was severely reprimanding Chan Ho-Nam, but now, his words seemed to imply he wanted to give Chan Ho-Nam a boost.
Chiang Tin-Sung's thoughts were truly hard to guess, and the bosses were afraid of giving the wrong answer and incurring his resentment.
Those who could reach the middle management of a Triad were all shrewd individuals.
No one wanted to bring trouble upon themselves.
However, everyone found it strange that Chiang Tin-Sung's emotions changed so dramatically.
Lin Feng, however, clearly understood why Chiang Tin-Sung was so angry and why he was lenient towards Chan Ho-Nam.
It was somewhat embarrassing to say, but Chiang Tin-Yeung was Chiang Tin-Sung's younger brother. Despite Chiang Tin-Sung having the most resources and assistance, he was not as successful as Chiang Tin-Yeung.
Chiang Tin-Sung desperately wanted to go legitimate, following Chiang Tin-Yeung's example to become a true boss.
If Sai B's family matter escalated, the police would monitor him 24/7. How could he go legitimate then?
He might as well just go to bed!
No matter what, Chiang Tin-Sung needed to resolve Sai B's matter as quickly as possible.
As for Chan Ho-Nam... he was originally Chiang Tin-Sung's chosen Person in charge for the Macau casino.
Chan Ho-Nam's performance was indeed unsatisfactory, but it perfectly suited Chiang Tin-Sung's intentions.
Powerful figures were difficult to control and unlikely to be loyal to Chiang Tin-Sung.
A 49er like Chan Ho-Nam was the best.
With Sai B gone, Chan Ho-Nam was an unattached individual.
If Chiang Tin-Sung gave him a boost at this time, he would undoubtedly be utterly devoted to Chiang Tin-Sung.
The Macau casino would thus be firmly in Chiang Tin-Sung's hands.
This was Chiang Tin-Sung's way of balancing and controlling people.
Lin Feng saw through Chiang Tin-Sung's thoughts clearly and scoffed at them.
As for Chan Ho-Nam, if it weren't for Chicken's help, he'd want to rise in power?
What a joke!
***
Chapter 55: Chan Ho-Nam Thrown into the Open Sea
Chiang Tin-Sung was inherently suspicious.
In fact, anyone in that position with a strong desire for control would be suspicious by nature.
Especially since Hung Hing was not like Sun Yee On.
Sun Yee On was a true family dynasty, with sons succeeding fathers and brothers succeeding brothers.
Hung Hing was originally the same.
However, after Chiang Chen's death, Chiang Tin-Sung took over, and in order to surpass his father, he made a decision that went against tradition—establishing the Twelve Hall Masters system.
The Hung Hing Twelve Hall Masters would share power with the Dragon Head.
In short, the Twelve Hall Masters' autonomy was greatly enhanced. Not only that, they had absolute authority over their respective territories.
This led to the rapid expansion of Hung Hing's territory, and also planted the seed for the possibility of a non-Chiang family member sitting on the Dragon Head's throne.
Chiang Tin-Sung wanted to legitimize the Triad, but he also wanted to control Hung Hing.
Tin-Yeung clearly demonstrated that having one hand in the legitimate world and one in the underworld, playing both sides, was the way to go.
Little B's death cut off one of his arms.
"There's no dog more obedient than Little B," Chiang Tin-Sung lamented, although he still had Chan Yiu. However, that guy was shrewd down to every last hair.
He could be made to obey, but asking him to calmly face death was basically impossible.
Liang Kun was also very good to Chiang Tin-Sung, but Chiang Tin-Sung simply didn't trust him enough to use him like Little B.
The two were completely different.
Little B's popularity was mediocre; apart from Liang Kun, only Brother Xin and Brother Kei were close to him. Chiang Tin-Sung was his reliance; without Chiang Tin-Sung, Little B wouldn't be able to get by.
Liang Kun was completely different; apart from Fatty Lai, he was on good terms with every other hall.
Yau Tsim Mong was an impenetrable block.
Sister Thirteen of Portland Street was also connected to Hon Ban's three brothers. To be fair, among the Hall Masters, Liang Kun's power was actually the greatest.
Chiang Tin-Sung was actually worried about his own position.
However, Liang Kun acted with great discretion, and his actions always fell within the smallest tolerable range for Chiang Tin-Sung.
This made Chiang Tin-Sung very uncomfortable, and for a while, he couldn't tell if Liang Kun was truly loyal or just putting on a show.
Sometimes Chiang Tin-Sung couldn't help but think, if Liang Kun had ulterior motives, he should just expose them.
The current situation was as uncomfortable as it could get.
Raising another Little B, finding another dog, was unavoidable.
Dogs are best at raising dogs.
Little B's subordinate, Chan Ho-Nam, was the next dog Chiang Tin-Sung had his eyes on.
Overall, Chiang Tin-Sung was satisfied with him.
When Little B told Chan Ho-Nam to bring men to chop Ba Bi, he went without a word.
He didn't even ask if it was company business or Little B's business.
Such a dog, who doesn't ask why and only knows how to execute, is the best kind of dog.
Those in power don't explain their orders to dogs; as long as the dog completes the assigned task, everything else is a minor detail.
Admittedly, Chan Ho-Nam was no match for Lin Feng.
The problem was, Chiang Tin-Sung wouldn't dare to fully trust someone like Lin Feng.
Lin Feng's boss was Liang Kun; those two were truly of one mind.
Even if he, Chiang Tin-Sung, was the Dragon Head of Hung Hing, it wouldn't matter.
Chiang Tin-Sung still hoped Chan Ho-Nam would step up and regain some popularity. Otherwise, even if he used his Dragon Head prestige to forcibly promote Chan Ho-Nam, it would be a hidden danger.
Time passed by minute by minute.
A commotion arose as Chan Yiu and others escorted Chan Ho-Nam before Chiang Tin-Sung.
Chiang Tin-Sung asked hopefully:
"Have you found the person?"
Chan Yiu shook his head regretfully.
"We asked carefully, and indeed, someone did say that to Ho-Nam."
"But that person is not one of us from Hung Hing."
The eyes of all the big bosses widened:
"Are you kidding me? Someone not from Hung Hing is involved in such an important matter?"
"Can the Causeway Bay hall still function?"
"What did Little B do? The hall is like a sieve."
Everyone spoke at once, saying all sorts of things.
Chiang Tin-Sung sighed inwardly, Lin Feng had been right again.
"Silence!"
Everyone quieted down, awaiting the Dragon Head's reprimand.
Chiang Tin-Sung said with a dark face:
"Who was that person?"
Chan Yiu was much more meticulous than Chan Ho-Nam:
"We investigated."
"That person is a mercenary; he's only seen during major Triad gatherings."
"He's not a Hung Hing 'Red Lantern,' not even a 'Blue Lantern.'"
Chiang Tin-Sung glared at Chan Ho-Nam, gritting his teeth, feeling that Laang Zai Nam had utterly disgraced him.
"What the hell did I ever see in you to have such expectations? I really..."
"You don't even trust your own Triad's bosses, yet you believe the words of a passerby."
"Where's your brain?!"
Chan Ho-Nam's face was ashen. His subordinates trembled even more.
They had initially thought that finding that brother would prove their suspicions were not groundless.
Who would have thought it would turn out like this?
Chiang Tin-Sung was almost exploding with rage:
"This is like a stranger coming to you and saying Little B wants to kill you, and you believe it. Is there any difference?"
"How the hell did Little B raise a subordinate like you?"
The more Chiang Tin-Sung thought about it, the angrier he got. He kicked Chan Ho-Nam, sending the guy tumbling.
The Hung Hing Dragon Head roared with a dark face:
"Chan Ho-Nam and his four subordinates, all of them, throw them into the open sea!"
"Little B cannot afford this disgrace!"
"My Hung Hing cannot afford this disgrace either!"
Chan Ho-Nam was greatly alarmed:
"Mr. Chiang, no, Mr. Chiang."
Chiang Tin-Sung looked at Chan Ho-Nam with utter disgust:
"Get him out!"
Chan Yiu waved his hand, and a group of people rushed forward, beating Chan Ho-Nam and his companions mercilessly, throwing them far away.
Chiang Tin-Sung laughed in anger:
"Little B, oh Little B, your death was truly not in vain."
"What kind of useless right-hand man did you take in?!"
The other big bosses also sighed inwardly, what kind of ridiculous, messed-up situation was this?
Lin Feng said slowly:
"Mr. Chiang, this isn't really Chan Ho-Nam's fault."
Chiang Tin-Sung looked at him strangely:
"Are you defending Chan Ho-Nam?"
Lin Feng shook his head:
"I'm not defending him."
"Chan Ho-Nam was Little B's right-hand man, almost like a godson."
"But the problem is..."
"If Little B hadn't shown various ambiguities in his daily behavior, I don't think Chan Ho-Nam would have believed Brother Kun killed Little B just by hearing that one sentence."
Upon hearing this, all the big bosses felt it made sense.
Liang Kun had clearly saved Little B many times, yet they never thought that guy was such a person.
If Little B hadn't died, they wouldn't have known the inside story.
Ba Bi, being a good-natured person, quickly said:
"Everyone, the dead are paramount, the dead are paramount."
Chiang Tin-Sung felt a wave of embarrassment.
He was partly responsible for this matter.
Little B was his dog, and the dog's thoughts were also the master's.
If Chiang Tin-Sung hadn't told Little B to keep an eye on Liang Kun, such a thing probably wouldn't have happened.
However, since Little B was dead, there was no need to elaborate on the details.
Lin Feng subtly glanced at Chiang Tin-Sung; he knew exactly what the other party was thinking.
***
Chapter 56: The Extravagant Way of Investigating a Case
After Chiang Tin-Sung finished his outburst, an awkward silence filled the air.
It shouldn't have been this awkward.
Since the entire family of Xi B died, all the Big Bosses unanimously nominated Lin Feng to investigate the murderer.
If it were according to past experience, the matter would have been settled once it was handed over to Lin Feng.
However, Xi B's head enforcer insisted on adding an extra scene, and Lin Feng handled it very well, very decisively, without any dragging.
Yet, for some unknown reason, Chiang Tin-Sung strongly insisted on supporting Chan Ho-Nam.
The result was that Chan Ho-Nam was even worse than Liu Ah Dou; at least Liu Ah Dou preserved the Shu Han lineage, while Chan Ho-Nam only managed to mess things up.
Whoever pushes themselves forward ends up embarrassed.
Chiang Tin-Sung secretly shook his head and smiled bitterly:
"Am I out of my mind, thinking I should support Chan Ho-Nam?"
Putting aside his pride, the Hung Hing Dragon Head forced a smile and said,
"Ah Feng, what do we do next?"
"Do you have any plans?"
Lin Feng sighed heavily:
"The murderer is much more cunning than we imagined."
"But there's no other way."
"This kind of thing must be resolved as quickly as possible, otherwise, all of your businesses will be affected."
Everyone's expressions changed drastically.
Xi B's entire family was gone, they didn't feel bad about it.
But if their own businesses suffered losses, they would be extremely distressed.
What should be done?
Chiang Tin-Sung asked:
"Didn't you say there was another way?"
"Don't hide it now, quickly bring out the solution."
Lin Feng showed a pained expression:
"This method is effective quickly, but it has one drawback: it depletes our reserves."
"However, Chan Ho-Nam implicated our Mong Kok in front of all of you; if we don't find the murderer as soon as possible..."
"Our Hung Hing's reputation will be ruined."
All the Big Bosses agreed.
Hung Hing's reputation was the most important thing.
When you're in the Triad, your reputation is what it is; who among ordinary people doesn't inwardly call you 'gangsters' when they see you?
What the Big Bosses cared about was not Hung Hing's reputation among ordinary people, but its reputation among other Triad peers.
If Hung Hing were to solidify its reputation for 'killing fellow members at will' in the future, which other Triad would dare to do business with them?
Not to mention Triad peers, even the bosses within their jurisdiction, who would dare to confidently hire them to guard their establishments?
You even kill your own people, do you still care about others?
The Big Bosses looked at each other, suddenly feeling fortunate that the person they nominated was Lin Feng, and not someone else.
Look at how profound his perspective on things is; he truly lives up to being one of Hung Hing's most formidable Straw Sandals.
Lin Feng clapped his hands and smiled:
"Big Bosses, if this matter were left to the police, it would take two or three months to find anything."
"However, we are different; we are a Triad, and investigating this is the easiest for us."
The Big Bosses couldn't feel happy.
They were well aware of how troublesome this matter was.
Even though Lin Feng spoke lightly, their mood was anything but light.
Liang Kun supported his brother:
"Ah Feng, what do you plan to do?"
Lin Feng was genuinely relaxed:
"It's easy!"
"With my method, this kind of thing can be investigated with absolute certainty."
Liang Kun quickly said:
"Ah Feng, with all the Big Bosses present, please don't speak boastfully."
Lin Feng laughed heartily:
"Xiao Fu."
Li Fu stepped forward:
"Brother Feng, what are your orders?"
Lin Feng said in a deep voice:
"Spread the word across the Triad: whoever can provide a clue to Xi B's murder will be rewarded five million."
"Whoever can provide the person who murdered Xi B will be rewarded twenty million."
"Immediate payment, no delays!"
Everyone was in an uproar, never expecting that Lin Feng's method would be a bounty.
And he was throwing out twenty-five million all at once!
Lin Feng said sternly:
"Please, everyone, spread the word across the Triad: no matter who it is, whether they are a brother of my Hung Hing, or even the police, as long as they can provide a clue to the murderer and avenge Brother Xi B..."
"This twenty-five million will be paid immediately!"
"Let me add one more thing: all this money can be deposited into a bank; it's all clean money."
Brother Kei asked excitedly:
"Ah Feng, really?"
Lin Feng said proudly:
"Brother Kei, my reputation can be used as money; when have I ever spoken falsely?"
"Even if you find a clue, as long as it's real and brought to me, it will still be paid out."
Liang Kun lazily added:
"My brother was lucky; he emptied the entire Jockey Club prize pool earlier, winning one hundred first prizes."
All the Big Bosses looked at each other, and with a rumble, they all cleared out completely.
Chiang Tin-Sung's mouth twitched.
Good heavens, so this was the method of investigation; no wonder Lin Feng said it would deplete their reserves.
Throwing out twenty-five million all at once, let alone Triad members, even the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau would probably be alarmed.
Chiang Tin-Sung sighed:
"Ah Feng, your sacrifice is too great."
Liang Kun was particularly proud, puffing out his chest; this was his brother!
Lin Feng smiled:
"Twenty-five million is still worth it. Firstly, it will boost our Hung Hing's reputation."
"Secondly, it buys us insurance."
"Sometimes, a little display of wealth is a good thing."
Chiang Tin-Sung sighed:
"Ah Feng, well done!"
When you're in the Triad, who doesn't have a few enemies?
It's easy to dodge an open spear, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow.
Appropriately showing a little wealth will serve as a warning to certain people.
When money is so abundant that it's just a string of numbers, it can literally crush people to death.
Chiang Tin-Sung himself was tempted.
Xi B's entire family was transported to the crematorium for cremation, and proper Buddhist rites still needed to be performed.
Chiang Tin-Sung patted Lin Feng's shoulder firmly and left.
Liang Kun's bodyguard, Mo Chiu-Nam, then said:
"Brother Kun, can I go investigate the murderer?"
Twenty-five million!
How many missions would he have to do to earn that back?
Lin Feng shook his head:
"You can't go."
Mo Chiu-Nam became anxious:
"Didn't you say anyone could go investigate this information?"
Lin Feng glanced at him indifferently,
"This kind of information requires a large number of people for a carpet search; what good is one person acting alone?"
"If I'm not mistaken, there will be news by this afternoon."
"Besides, the murderer is trying to pin the blame on us, and Brother Kun can't be without someone."
Mo Chiu-Nam slumped, unable to lift his spirits.
Not letting him earn money felt worse than killing him.
Lin Feng chuckled:
"Do you really think you're that amazing?"
Mo Chiu-Nam said seriously:
"I'm pretty good at fighting."
Lin Feng snapped his fingers,
"Tin Hung, teach this guy a lesson. Don't kill him, and don't cripple him."
"Just let him honestly know that with his skills, he's not allowed to be so arrogant."
Lok Tin-hung excitedly agreed and pounced on Mo Chiu-Nam.
Liang Kun ignored the fight between his subordinates and pulled Lin Feng aside:
"Finding the murderer is one thing, but throwing out twenty-five million all at once, it's not worth it."
Lin Feng said meaningfully:
"To take, one must first give; this is the wisdom of the ancients."
"When have you ever seen me make a losing deal?"