Chapter 93 Big D's wonderful experience, Lin Feng's gift, and asking for help from his hometown
"Let's go, not here anymore, to Causeway Bay."
Ah D had completely given up on Wo Luen Shing. Staying there would not only mean no chance at becoming Dragon Head, but he might also lose his life.
The first part was what Lin Feng told him, and the second part was Sister-in-law Lei's analysis.
Ah D was both disappointed and terrified.
Wo Luen Shing was no longer a place to stay, and he didn't know if Hung Hing would accept him.
Just one day ago, he was a Triad boss who was sought after wherever he went.
A day later, he had become a stray dog, looking for someone to take him in.
Life's opportunities are just that fickle.
Sister-in-law Lei glanced at the expressionless Ah D. Relying on her familiarity as his partner, she could sense the fear hidden beneath Ah D's facade.
In fact, not only was Ah D terrified, but Sister-in-law Lei was also uneasy.
For those in the Triad, bloodshed was normal; one could even say their lives hung by a thread.
Having followed Ah D down this Triad path, Sister-in-law Lei was prepared, but who would willingly bid farewell to this colorful world unless it was the very last moment?
They had to save themselves!
Sister-in-law Lei carefully considered Ah D's current situation and concluded that the only way out was Hung Hing.
Now, it depended on Hung Hing's attitude towards Ah D.
Otherwise, their lives in Tsuen Wan would enter a countdown.
Tsuen Wan was neither too close nor too far from Causeway Bay; it was just across a bridge and a short drive.
Lin Feng was waiting for them early at the Security Company. Seeing Ah D, he mimicked Liang Kun and gave him a warm embrace.
Ah D's emotions stabilized slightly, but he still said dejectedly:
"Ah Feng, you were right. Chui Gei was elected!"
"Even without my support, that good-for-nothing Chui Gei still got elected."
"As you said, Wo Luen Shing chooses the weak, not the strong."
"I'm ranked first among Wo Luen Shing's nine major districts. If I were to run, I would always be just a foil."
Lin Feng smiled and pulled out a cigar. Cigars, at a hundred hong kong dollars each, were always a social tool.
"Ah D, you should be happy."
"You should be happy to have jumped out of the fire pit so early."
"I heard that among your Wo Luen Shing, the one capable of competing with you is Lam Wai Lok from Jordan, right?"
Ah D scoffed:
"Ah Le? His Jordan isn't even unified."
Lin Feng nodded repeatedly:
"You're not wrong, Lam Wai Lok can't even unify Jordan."
"But honestly, he's the only one who could compete with you."
Ah D said dejectedly:
"That's right."
"If the two of us ran together, those old geezers in Wo Luen Shing would definitely choose him over me."
"After all, they choose the weak, not the strong."
Lin Feng chuckled:
"Ah D, you've already left Wo Luen Shing, so just wait and watch the show."
Ah D was stunned:
"Show? What show?"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"The Wo Luen Shing show."
"Think about it, if you transfer to our Hung Hing, then wouldn't Lam Wai Lok become the most powerful figure in Wo Luen Shing?"
"Given the temperament of those elders, they definitely wouldn't choose Ah Le; they would certainly elect someone else."
"Lam Wai Lok's personality is different from yours."
"Wo Luen Shing is bound to fall into chaos."
Ah D's mouth dropped open:
"Ah?"
Sister-in-law Lei pondered for a moment:
"Ah Le's personality appears benevolent, but there seems to be a suspicion of being two-faced."
Lin Feng sighed:
"Sister-in-law is being too kind to Lam Wai Lok. What two-faced? He's just a hypocrite, isn't he?"
"Ah D is straightforward; he puts everything out in the open."
"Lam Wai Lok is different; that guy is a pure Wo Luen Shing man."
Ah D was puzzled.
Sister-in-law Lei smiled:
"Ah Feng means that Lam Wai Lok is in the same camp as Uncle Deng and the others."
Lin Feng clapped his hands and said:
"You see, when two foxes clash, one is old and weak, the other is young and strong. What do you think will happen in the future?"
"It's sure to be a spectacular show."
Ah D's mood improved by three points, and he cursed:
"Hopefully, both sides will tear each other apart."
He asked cautiously,
"Ah Feng, my joining Hung Hing, that hasn't changed, has it?"
Ah D was truly scared.
The Wo Luen Shing group were all old foxes; he couldn't outplay them.
Ah D now just wanted to get away from the fox den.
Lin Feng smiled:
"Our previous conversation, you haven't changed your mind, have you?"
Ah D said blankly:
"No!"
Lin Feng clapped his hands and said:
"Then what's the problem?"
"However, things have changed slightly."
Ah D's expression immediately changed, but he still said:
"Does Hung Hing have any requirements?"
Lin Feng tilted his head and looked at him:
"Hung Hing doesn't have any requirements, but you can't just come in so easily."
"Before you arrived, I called my boss, Liang Kun, and he'll be here soon."
Ah D's face soured by three points.
Perhaps Hung Hing also clearly saw his predicament, and he expected their conditions for him would be different.
Sister-in-law Lei had similar thoughts, but then she reconsidered: even if there were more conditions, it would still be better than staying in Wo Luen Shing.
Who knew when their family might become dinner for some fox?
Therefore, she remained calm.
Sister-in-law Lei had already prepared herself mentally, with low expectations.
Liang Kun came over and still gave Ah D a fierce, warm embrace, exclaiming excitedly:
"Ah D, you should have left that rotten place, Wo Luen Shing, a long time ago."
"You had to wait for the election results."
"Well, are you resigned now?"
Ah D sighed:
"Yes, I'm resigned."
"I really didn't expect Wo Luen Shing to be so harsh on me."
"But I wasn't sure of the outcome, and I wasn't willing to give up."
"Now it's good, besides Hung Hing, I have nowhere else to go."
Liang Kun patted Ah D's shoulder hard:
"You've made the right choice coming to Hung Hing!"
Ah D said with a long face:
"As long as I can transfer, I'll accept whatever conditions Hung Hing sets."
Like Sister-in-law Lei, he had also prepared himself mentally.
Liang Kun said seriously:
"I reported your situation to Mr. Chiang."
"You are the most powerful of Wo Luen Shing's nine district heads. As long as you can bring Tsuen Wan to Hung Hing, not only will the position of Tsuen Wan District Head be yours, but you'll also receive a transfer fee of six million six hundred sixty-six thousand hong kong dollars."
Ah D was startled:
"Hung Hing has no requirements?"
Involuntarily, he exchanged glances with Sister-in-law Lei. Ah D's mood instantly shifted from great sorrow to great joy.
Liang Kun pondered for a moment, then suddenly realized:
"There must be requirements."
Ah D cautiously asked:
"What requirements?"
Liang Kun said as a matter of course:
"Your transfer is a big day. We need to choose an auspicious day, and at Sam Shing Temple, we will initiate you and confer upon you the title of Four Three Eight, Second Marshal!"
Boom!
Ah D swayed. Liang Kun quickly grabbed him:
"Ah D, are you alright?"
Ah D stammered, unable to speak.
Sister-in-law Lei was overjoyed:
"Really?"
Second Marshal, Tsuen Wan District Head, a transfer fee of six million six hundred sixty-six thousand Hong Kong dollars—this was more than a hundred times better than they had expected!
Ah D's mind was in a daze.
He didn't recover for a long time. After Liang Kun confirmed it repeatedly, he felt a strange sourness in his heart.
Ah D's eyes were slightly moist.
Liang Kun, sharp-eyed, asked in confusion:
"Ah D, are you alright?"
Ah D tilted his head back and sighed:
"Got sand in my eye."
Liang Kun was puzzled. Was there sand in this room?
Sister-in-law Lei smiled:
"To be honest with you, when our Mr. Lui came over, he was very anxious."
"Wo Luen Shing always chooses the weak over the strong. If our Mr. Lui stayed in Wo Luen Shing, he would eventually be eaten as food."
"If he wanted to transfer to another Triad, only Hung Hing and Number Gang were suitable."
"However, the atmosphere in Number Gang is not as good as Hung Hing."
"It's just that we came seeking protection, so we were really worried."
Liang Kun laughed heartily,
"Sister-in-law, you're too modest."
"Ah D's influence in Wo Luen Shing is unrivaled. Who can surpass him?"
"Unless the other district heads unite."
"But that would be a bit of a foul play."
"Our Hung Hing is not like those foxes in Wo Luen Shing; we love people with strength."
"Ah D isn't the only one transferring to Hung Hing; Hon Ban and his two brothers also came from Hap Tu back then."
Liang Kun pulled out a glittering golden cigar box. Just as he was about to open it, his hand felt cold, and the cigar box fell into Lin Feng's hand.
Liang Kun was furious. Just as he was about to speak, Lin Feng's single sentence shut him up.
"Boss, of course, I should handle such small matters."
Lin Feng skillfully opened the box, distributed six cigars, and naturally tucked the rest into his pocket.
Liang Kun opened his mouth, then resignedly lit a cigar.
Sister-in-law Lei smiled:
"We have some connection with Hon Ban, which is one of the important reasons we chose Hung Hing."
When Hon Ban was in Hap Tu, he earned the nickname Binny Hu. He also wanted to rise in rank, but the bosses of Hap Tu simply wouldn't give him a chance.
In a fit of anger, Hon Ban took his two brothers and joined Hung Hing.
It was also because of Hon Ban's defection that Hap Tu completely split.
Both came from the Wo Triad, and Hon Ban's and Ah D's territories were connected, so they naturally had some communication.
Hon Ban had put in a lot of effort for Ah D's longing to join Hung Hing.
Liang Kun smiled:
"Ah D, I have to tell you in advance, an auspicious day may not be available right now. Your transfer is a big event, and our Hung Hing will absolutely not be careless."
"You don't have to worry about other matters. Mr. Chiang will negotiate with Uncle Deng."
"We won't make things difficult for you."
Ah D quickly raised his glass and toasted Liang Kun and Lin Feng:
"No more words, it's all in the wine."
He tilted his head back and drank! Cheers!
Liang Kun and Lin Feng naturally joined him.
"Ah D, we're brothers now. We'll all make money together in the same Triad. If you need anything, just call me."
"I'm in Causeway Bay, close to your place."
Ah D nodded repeatedly:
"If you need anything, just call me, and I'll bring my men to clear it out for you."
Liang Kun laughed heartily, patting his shoulder hard:
"Good brother, that's all I need to hear."
"Since you're coming to Hung Hing, I need to give you some welcome gifts."
Liang Kun turned to Lin Feng and asked,
"Aren't you going to show some generosity?"
Ah D chuckled:
"Just attend my transfer ceremony when the time comes…"
Lin Feng thought for a moment and said,
"Forty arcade machines for Ah D at cost price?"
Ah D immediately swallowed his words.
These were the most profitable arcade machines!
Liang Kun thought for a moment and said:
"Ah D is our good brother, don't be so stingy."
Lin Feng thought he was right too:
"Then I'll give him twenty more slot machines."
"You can adjust the odds on the slot machines yourself. Earning two to three million a month won't be a problem."
Liang Kun laughed heartily,
"Exactly. We're never stingy with our brothers."
Big D was utterly convinced.
Arcade games were the most profitable business at the time. Among arcade games, slot machines were the most lucrative.
Hong Kong people were inherently addicted to gambling.
Almost everyone was willing to play a little mahjong, buy lottery tickets, or bet on horse racing.
Slot machines, once introduced, became an instant hit.
Some people would easily lose a thousand dollars in a single day.
However, all arcade channels in the Hong Kong market were controlled by Hung Hing; it was virtually impossible for other Triads to acquire them.
Some people did try to counterfeit them, but the problem was that Hung Hing was one of Hong Kong's top ten Triads.
If you dared to counterfeit, Hung Hing would dare to send people to smash those machines to pieces.
It could be said that the arcade market was truly a legal monopoly.
Kwai Tsing, next to Tsuen Wan, had them, but there was nothing to be done; Hon Ban was a member of Hung Hing.
If they had them, it was because of their own ability.
Sister-in-law Lei exclaimed,
"Didn't you say Hung Hing's arcade channels were kept secret?"
"Can you two make that decision?"
Big D's excited heart also began to pound.
Liang Kun put his arm around Big D's shoulder and smiled,
"The channels are certainly secret."
"The thing is, these channels originally belonged to Ah Feng."
"All the arcade machines in Hong Kong come from him. If he gives you some arcade machines as a gift, what can others say?"
Big D and his wife were stunned!
Wow, Lin Feng's power was so profound?
Sister-in-law Lei secretly did the math and was shocked to discover that a single arcade alone could stably bring in several million a month.
This was even more satisfying than robbing a bank.
Big D sighed,
"As expected of Ah Feng, who cleared Sai B's name in a single day."
"I really found the right person in you."
Lin Feng's mind was already expanding:
"Tsuen Wan has abundant resources, but it used to be Wo Luen Shing's territory, so some things were difficult to approach Wo Luen Shing about."
"After Big D transfers, I want to open a few minibus routes."
"Connecting Tsuen Wan, Kwai Tsing, Yau Tsim Mong, Sham Shui Po, Yuen Long, and North Point."
"Once the minibus routes open, a flood of money will flow in like water, and that's when the good days will begin."
"Although arcade profits are high, they're not stable enough. No one knows when this thing will stop being profitable."
"Minibuses are different; food, clothing, housing, and transportation are basic human necessities."
"My boss taught me that we're in this business to make money."
"What we, the hall masters and bosses, value most are these long-term, steady businesses."
"Besides, after you transfer, the boss has another business waiting for you."
Big D was so overjoyed he didn't know what was good:
"There's still a big business?"
Liang Kun shrugged:
"When we're in this business, making money comes first."
"All that fighting and killing is for small-time gangsters; we're here to make big money."
"However, let's talk about this after you transfer."
"Anyway, you'll be the sole boss of Tsuen Wan, and we'll have plenty of time to discuss whatever you want to do then."
Big D nodded repeatedly, glancing at Sister-in-law Lei, his face full of fervor:
"My Big D's good days are coming!"
Big D and his wife came with trepidation and left with excitement.
After seeing them off, Lin Feng smiled,
"Boss, you're one step closer to the Dragon Head position."
Liang Kun laughed heartily, then shook his head:
"Let's just keep that between ourselves."
"Chiang Tin-Sung hasn't decided when he'll step down yet."
Lin Feng was unfazed:
"To legitimately inherit the Dragon Head position of Hung Hing, one must have the approval of The Ni Family."
"Habit is a terrifying thing."
"Chiang Chen passed it to Chiang Tin-Sung, so any change must come from The Ni Family."
"If someone else tries to take over rashly—for example, by using means to remove The Ni Family members—"
"The one who suffers in the end will definitely not be surnamed Chiang."
"That person's Dragon Head position would not be stable."
Liang Kun slowly nodded.
Lin Feng smiled,
"Anyway, Chiang Tin-Sung has no heirs. After he goes legitimate, he can only choose from the Triad hall masters."
"Boss, with so many people supporting you, you're definitely the next Dragon Head."
Liang Kun immediately felt relieved:
"I wouldn't believe it if others said so, but if you say it, it's probably true."
"Alright, I won't stay here any longer. I need to report this good news to Mr. Chiang."
Snap.
Liang Kun snapped his fingers in a cheerful mood:
"Let's go!"
Chicken, with his sharp eyes, quickly opened the door and followed Liang Kun and Mo Chiu-Nam to see Chiang Tin-Sung.
Lok Tin-hung exclaimed in surprise,
"Is Wo Luen Shing crazy?"
Lin Feng pouted,
"They've gotten used to playing tricks."
"They think they can control the fate of everyone in Wo Luen Shing."
"But they forgot one thing—who is willing to be controlled by them?"
"Xiao Fu..."
Li Fu immediately said,
"Brother Feng, your orders."
Lin Feng said,
"There's something I need you to do. Go back to your Mainland these two days and find your old comrades-in-arms."
"When our Security Company starts up, we'll need to fill it with high-end combat power."
"I don't have much confidence in Hung Hing's Young and Dangerous. They're fine for bullying people by following the crowd, but asking them to protect someone is basically impossible."
"Go back to your Mainland and find some comrades-in-arms you know inside and out."
"Do you have such comrades-in-arms?"
Li Fu nodded:
"As many as you want, I have them."
Lin Feng sighed,
"No, no, just one company of your comrades-in-arms would make the Foreigner restless."
"Don't need too many, around three hundred people will be enough."
"Tell them their monthly salary will be twenty thousand a month."
"And bonuses if they do well."
Li Fu nodded steadily.
Lin Feng said,
"If there's anyone as skilled as you, their monthly salary will be two hundred thousand."
Lok Tin-hung shouted,
"Impossible!"
"Brother Fu is so powerful, how could anyone be like him?"
The Blue-haired Kid absolutely refused to admit it.
Lin Feng sighed.
"Don't you know the saying?"
Lok Tin-hung looked at Lin Feng in confusion:
"Masters are found among the people, and even more so in the military."
"Your Brother Fu came from the military!"
Lok Tin-hung was quite shaken by that blow.
Lin Feng ignored Lok Tin-hung and only said to Li Fu,
"This time, take more money back with you. Take ten million."
"Give them enough settlement fees."
"You'll recruit people under the name of the Security Company. If necessary, ask the local government for help with recruitment."
"I've been doing charity in my Mainland for years, so I should have some pull."
Li Fu thought for a moment and suggested,
"Then why not recruit people under the name of the domestic VCD factory?"
Lin Feng shook his head:
"No, that would make it troublesome for them to pass through customs."
"Just recruit people directly under the name of our Security Company."
"Of course, you can use people from the VCD company as guarantors."
"In short, make things clear to them. We're doing legitimate business, so don't scare your comrades-in-arms."
Li Fu gave a wry smile:
"Boss, twenty thousand hong kong dollars a month, anyone would think it's a life-or-death job."
Lin Feng glared at him:
"Is the treatment I'm offering not high enough?"
"You handle this."
Li Fu sullenly agreed.
Lin Feng then said,
"You haven't been home in a long time. I'll give you three months: two months to contact your comrades-in-arms, and one month to spend with your family."
"Any problems?"
Li Fu was both surprised and delighted:
"Thank you, Boss."
Lin Feng pulled out a check and wrote him a ten-million-dollar check:
"Go."
Li Fu hurried off.
Lin Feng looked at Lok Tin-hung and said,
"Xiao Fu is going back to handle things, so you'll manage Causeway Bay during this time."
Lok Tin-hung felt as if he had been struck by lightning:
"Boss, I can't do it!"
"All I know is fighting and killing."
Lin Feng sneered,
"If you don't know how, then learn."
Lok Tin-hung reluctantly agreed with a bitter face.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Feng felt he should still give the little guy a little incentive, so he said,
"If you do well, I'll allow you to challenge me once a week."
The Blue-haired Kid immediately revived:
"That has to include hand-to-hand combat and weapons!"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"Suit yourself!"
The Blue-haired Kid immediately revived:
"It's a deal. I'll definitely do a good job."
He quickly took his leave, called Li Fu, and went to ask for advice.
Kids are so easy to coax.
Lin Feng smiled slightly, without the slightest shame about exploiting the Blue-haired Kid.
Being busy was impossible.
Leisure was his true nature.
Just as he was about to read, his phone rang. It was Wong Bing-Yiu calling:
"Mr. Lin, we have an emergency."
Lin Feng was puzzled:
"Did those people move The Ni Family's drugs so quickly?"
Wong Bing-Yiu was startled and then greatly alarmed:
"Who wants to move The Ni Family's drugs?"
Lin Feng was slightly taken aback:
"It's not about that?"
"You don't need to inquire either; when the time comes, someone will tell you."
Wong Bing-Yiu felt extremely uneasy.
Someone was still eyeing the heroin that was destined for destruction?
And it was a whole gang?
This gave Wong Bing-Yiu a huge headache.
But since Lin Feng wasn't telling him now, he couldn't force him to say.
"What did you call to tell me?"
Wong Bing-Yiu collected himself,
"There was a murder case in Tsz Wan Shan."
Lin Feng was baffled:
"What does Tsz Wan Shan have to do with me?"
Wong Bing-Yiu whispered,
"Our detectives found the bodies of Chan Ho-Nam and his brothers."
"Chan Ho-Nam, Bao Pi, Dai Tin-Yee, all of them were buried alive!"
Lin Feng's heart stirred:
"The exact same way Sai B died?"
Wong Bing-Yiu nodded slightly:
"Yes, the exact same way Sai B died."
Lin Feng laughed,
"You mean, Tung Sing Yiu Yeung did this?"
Wong Bing-Yiu said directly,
"It's highly likely he did it."
"Mr. Lin, you need to be careful."
Lin Feng hung up the phone, unraveling a mystery in his heart. No wonder he hadn't seen Chan Ho-Nam and the others at Sai B's funeral.
Even if they were thrown into the open sea by Chiang Tin-Sung, they were still raised by Sai B, so they should have at least shown their faces.
It turned out they had already gone to join Sai B at that time...