Chapter 261 Chiang Tin-Sung's Fear and Unease
"What?"
Shuiling was greatly surprised.
"Big D is bringing Chuen Bo and Yu Tau Biu to join Hung Hing together?"
"This… this is too exaggerated."
"Ah Kun, you are truly remarkable."
Shuiling was filled with endless emotion. She had once been the Chairman of Tung Sing and knew how difficult it was to manage a Triad.
Most Triad Chairmen, as long as they served their term peacefully, were considered to have done well.
When you're out there, your head is on the line.
In such circumstances, keeping your brothers whole and fed makes you a good Chairman.
If you can expand your territory, that's even more impressive.
For example, Chiang Tin-Sung.
Even if Chiang Tin-Sung is no longer in power, he is still respected in the underworld.
No other reason than that during his tenure, Hung Hing became one of the top ten.
He also creatively proposed the system of the Twelve Hall Masters sharing power with the Dragon Head.
This both motivated the Hall Masters and prevented the Triad from splitting like the Number Gang.
Chiang Tin-Sung was indeed a remarkable Dragon Head in Hung Hing's history.
Shuiling originally thought that even if Liang Kun became Chairman, it would not be easy to surpass Chiang Tin-Sung.
But as soon as this call came in, she was confident that Liang Kun's reputation after stepping down would definitely surpass Chiang Tin-Sung's.
Big D's Tsuen Wan is entirely his territory.
Yu Tau Biu's Lei Yue Mun is also not small.
Plus, Chuen Bo, a famous elder among the Wo Luen Shing uncles.
Good heavens.
He's only been in office for a few days, and he's already achieved the feat of expanding territory?
Shuiling felt that she had truly married the right person this time.
Liang Kun looked at Lin Feng:
"Ah Feng, what do you think Chuen Bo is up to?"
"He's a perfectly good Wo Luen Shing uncle, why would he want to come to our Hung Hing?"
Lin Feng pondered for a moment, then replied:
"Wo Luen Shing are all old foxes."
"Chuen Bo, despite his loud voice and tendency to scold people, is also an out-and-out fox."
"I guess this guy must have smelled danger."
Liang Kun frowned:
"Lam Wai Lok is an old-school Hall Master, he understands the rules of the underworld."
"He couldn't possibly be like Crow and them, could he?"
Crow betrayed his master and annihilated his ancestors, and everyone condemned him.
No matter how bad Lam Wai Lok was, he wouldn't do such a thing.
Liang Kun thought so.
Shuiling had the same thought.
Lin Feng crossed his arms and said:
"Logically speaking, after Lam Wai Lok did such a thing, he shouldn't tell anyone."
"Let me guess."
"Most likely, Lam Wai Lok went to him."
Liang Kun shook his head:
"Lam Wai Lok wouldn't expose himself."
Lin Feng shook his head:
"Not necessarily self-exposure."
"Let's look at Lam Wai Lok's situation."
"After George took out Chuen Bo of Sun Luen Shing, he only had one path left to take."
Shuiling sneered:
"Try every means to become the Chairman of Wo Luen Shing."
"Guard against Sun Luen Shing attacking."
"As long as Lam Wai Lok doesn't want to die, he will definitely do this."
"Although George's Political Department is powerful, it's impossible for them to guard against Sun Luen Shing's death squads 24 hours a day."
"Lam Wai Lok's value lies in his Triad identity; once he is exposed and condemned by everyone, what value does he have?"
"George dared to kill Chuen Bo, so he dares to kill Lam Wai Lok."
Lin Feng applauded:
"Exactly, that's what Lam Wai Lok should be worried about."
"Becoming the Chairman of Wo Luen Shing is his only way out."
Liang Kun frowned:
"If I remember correctly, Wo Luen Shing's election just ended last month, and Chui Gei just became Chairman."
Lin Feng smiled:
"So, Lam Wai Lok went to Chuen Bo."
Shuiling suddenly realized:
"I understand, Lam Wai Lok wants to persuade the council of elders to depose Chui Gei, then hold a new election, and he wants to take the position."
Liang Kun mocked:
"That's too bad then."
"According to Wo Luen Shing's rules, when Big D was around, Lam Wai Lok had a chance to rise."
"Once Big D leaves, he's the strongest, so how could he rise?"
"Wo Luen Shing is full of old foxes; Lam Wai Lok's move will definitely make Chuen Bo wary."
Lin Feng thought for a moment and said:
"Big D said Chuen Bo wants to bring Yu Tau Biu to follow him."
"Then I guess Chuen Bo already knows about Lam Wai Lok's actions from Big D."
Liang Kun and Shuiling looked at each other in astonishment.
"How did he know?"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"I had Xiao Fu notify all the Hall Masters to be wary of Lam Wai Lok."
"When Big D came to ask, I just told him."
"I guess by then Chuen Bo already knew about Lam Wai Lok's actions from Big D."
Liang Kun rubbed his forehead and said:
"Big D is really someone who can't keep a secret at all."
"However, this is also good."
Shuiling guessed:
"You mean Chuen Bo can tell Fat Deng and the others about Lam Wai Lok's matter?"
Liang Kun shook his head:
"No."
Shuiling was greatly surprised:
"No?"
Liang Kun said bluntly:
"Before, I was always worried that Big D's impulsive nature would cause trouble."
"Although Sister-in-law is shrewd, she is still a woman after all…"
"Don't look at me like that, there aren't many women as capable as you in the entire underworld."
Shuiling agreed with Liang Kun.
Liang Kun continued:
"So, sometimes I really worried that Big D would be misled by some guy."
"Now that Chuen Bo is actively following Big D, I can rest assured."
"With Chuen Bo on the outside and Sister-in-law on the inside."
"I don't believe Big D will be so foolish anymore."
Shuiling looked at Liang Kun in surprise, never having expected that Liang Kun would be so considerate of Big D.
Lin Feng smiled and said:
"Sister-in-law, my Big Boss always clamors about loyalty being useless, saying that loyalty is just a synonym for me being a lamb, but in reality, he pays great attention to this aspect."
A hint of heartache flashed in Shuiling's eyes.
Liang Kun's past troubles were a sensation in Hong Kong back then.
Shangyi and Brother Long certainly upheld their loyalty, but they really dragged Liang Kun through the mud.
Lin Feng didn't want to bring up these matters:
"Brother Kun, since Chuen Bo knows about these things, we need to put some pressure on them."
Liang Kun nodded slightly:
"That's right."
"I will call Fat Deng."
"And let him know about this matter."
"I want to see how he acts."
Shuiling was startled:
"Ah Kun, what do you mean?"
Liang Kun smiled:
"This matter is so simple. Wo Luen Shing had this Lam Wai Lok incident, which means the Wo Luen Shing uncles were not strict enough in their discipline."
"If they don't want to do anything, that's fine."
"Our Hung Hing will discipline him for them."
Shuiling shivered. Liang Kun spoke very calmly, but he was the Chairman and Dragon Head of Hung Hing.
Hung Hing was now united and strong. A single word from Liang Kun would definitely stir up a storm in the underworld.
Lin Feng sighed:
"When your Big Boss makes a decision, it's still us who have to deal with the trouble."
Shuiling was puzzled:
"Ah Feng, why are you troubled?"
Liang Kun put his arm around Shuiling and said:
"This is our brothers' habit."
"I make the decisions, and Ah Feng helps me check for omissions and fill in the plan."
"I speak, he thinks."
"It's bound to be tiring."
Shuiling quickly slapped Liang Kun's hand away, scolding:
"This isn't our own home."
Liang Kun said sheepishly:
"At Ah Feng's place, it's just like our own home."
Lin Feng quickly said:
"No, no."
"I have two buildings here, Big Boss. If you can't resist, go to the one across the street."
Liang Kun was speechless.
Lin Feng tapped his fingers:
"We can't do this ourselves."
"It concerns the underworld, so we need to mobilize the Triads of the underworld."
"But first, our Hung Hing must be unified."
"Call Ah Yao over."
"He is the White Paper Fan of the Triad, he must make the decision."
Liang Kun nodded slightly:
"No problem, I sent Ah Yao to visit Mr. Chiang today."
Lin Feng was speechless:
"Big Boss, you're having Ah Yao visit Mr. Chiang every day?"
Liang Kun didn't think there was a problem:
"Is something wrong?"
Lin Feng said with a laugh:
"It's not that it's wrong, I'm just afraid Mr. Chiang will overthink it."
Liang Kun felt quite wronged:
"Is it wrong for me to care about him?"
Lin Feng nodded solemnly:
"Yes."
Liang Kun cursed loudly.
Shuiling quickly said:
"Ah Feng, what do you think we should do?"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"It's easy to handle."
Liang Kun beamed with joy:
"I knew Ah Feng would have a solution."
Lin Feng said:
"You just need to call Ah Yao now and tell him about Lam Wai Lok's matter."
Liang Kun was full of question marks:
"That's it?"
Lin Feng spread his hands:
"Otherwise?"
"Mr. Chiang is worried you're monitoring him. You just need to give him a good enough reason, guide him not to think about it, and that's it, right?"
"By the way, tell Ah Yao that given the current situation, he needs to pay more attention to his safety."
"He won't be going every day like this anymore."
"Maybe once a week or once a month."
"For the specific time, let Ah Yao ask Mr. Chiang."
"Isn't it enough to throw the ball back to Mr. Chiang?"
Liang Kun gave a thumbs up:
"Ah Feng, it truly is you."
Lin Feng shrugged:
"Brother Kun, you are now the Chairman of our Hung Hing. Your every move can cause a huge earthquake in Hung Hing."
"Now you must be cautious in your words and actions."
"Let's wait until Ah Yao returns, then we can discuss it again."
Liang Kun thought it was right.
Shuiling had already taken over Lin Feng's task and started making kung fu tea.
"You two brothers just focus on your work, I'll make tea for you."
Liang Kun indeed followed Lin Feng's advice and actually took out his phone to call Chan Yiu.
"Ah Yao, are you with Mr. Chiang?"
"What? Just left?"
"Go back, something happened..."
On the other side, Chan Yiu received Liang Kun's call and was startled. After throwing down the phone, he quickly returned to Chiang Tin-Sung's villa.
Chiang Tin-Sung saw Chan Yiu return and his mouth twitched slightly:
"Ah Yao, you really don't need to visit me every day."
Chan Yiu said anxiously:
"Mr. Chiang, something has happened."
Chiang Tin-Sung was unconcerned:
"The underworld is already chaotic enough, I don't believe there's anything now that can make it even more chaotic."
"I'm telling you, I like peace. Having Tingting accompany me is enough. Go back and tell Ah Kun that you really don't need to visit me every day."
Chan Yiu readily agreed:
"Okay."
Chiang Tin-Sung was stunned and looked at him suspiciously:
"What did Ah Kun say?"
Lin Feng was right; Liang Kun asking Chan Yiu to visit Chiang Tin-Sung every day was originally out of good intentions—after all, Liang Kun was personally appointed by Chiang Tin-Sung, and it was only right to care for the former Chairman.
However, Chiang Tin-Sung was suspicious.
He overthought it.
He always felt that Liang Kun was imprisoning and monitoring him.
Otherwise, which Chairman would be so attentive to a former Chairman?
He had previously said not to let Liang Kun send people, but Liang Kun never agreed. Suddenly, he agreed, and an alarm bell rang in Chiang Tin-Sung's heart.
Chiang Tin-Sung was very nervous:
"Ah Yao, what did Ah Kun instruct you to do?"
Chan Yiu was caught between laughter and tears.
Among the various Hall Masters of Hung Hing, if anyone understood Chiang Tin-Sung best, it was Chan Yiu.
Chan Yiu knew what Chiang Tin-Sung was worried about.
"Mr. Li just called; something big has happened in the underworld."
Chiang Tin-Sung angrily said:
"What could be more serious than the Tung Sing matter?"
Chan Yiu sighed:
"I'm afraid it's even more serious than the Tung Sing trio."
"Last night, Sun Luen Shing elected Chuen Bo as their new Dragon Head Chairman, but also last night, he was killed."
Chiang Tin-Sung said in a low voice:
"Fighting and killing are common in the underworld."
Chan Yiu nodded repeatedly:
"Mr. Chiang is right, but the ones who acted were Foreigners from the Political Department sent by George."
"The one who chose Lin Wai Lok of Wo Luen Shing as the assassination target."
Chiang Tin-Sung exclaimed:
"Has the Political Department finally chosen a new White Paper Fan?"
At this moment, he felt a chill in his heart.
Liang Kun's brother had told him about this matter before, and Chiang Tin-Sung had racked his brain to the point of explosion but couldn't come up with a solution.
He even considered cooperating with the upper echelons of the Police Station.
This was also one of the reasons why Chiang Tin-Sung wanted to abdicate at that time.
It was just that the matter was delayed, and after being shot, he abdicated, and then he forgot about it.
Chiang Tin-Sung frowned and said:
"What did Ah Kun say?"
Chan Yiu whispered:
"Mr. Chiang, Mr. Li respects you."
"Therefore, he tries his best to fulfill your requests."
"You see, you didn't want to stay in the Triad Hospital, so he had a room arranged for you at home."
"This time, after Chuen Bo's incident, he informed you immediately."
"Mr. Li said that the underworld changes rapidly, and your safety is paramount."
"He will strengthen security and hopes you can recover as soon as possible."
"To ensure your speedy recovery, we will also follow your wishes and visit you once a week or once a month."
Chiang Tin-Sung was filled with mixed emotions for a moment.
"Am I really judging a gentleman's heart with a villain's mind?"
"Did I misunderstand Ah Kun?"
Chan Yiu asked for instructions:
"Mr. Chiang, when do you think I should visit you next?"
Chiang Tin-Sung thought for a moment before saying,
"You all should focus on Triad matters."
"Coming once or twice a month is enough."
Chan Yiu nodded repeatedly:
"Yes, Mr. Li said he would definitely obey Mr. Chiang's orders."
Chiang Tin-Sung mocked:
"What orders of mine? I'm just a former Chairman. I'll wash my hands of everything as soon as I recover."
Chan Yiu sighed:
"Alright, I'll tell Mr. Li that."
"Do you have any other instructions?"
Chiang Tin-Sung immediately relaxed:
"I've already decided to go straight; underworld matters have nothing to do with me."
Chan Yiu politely said goodbye.
After getting into the car, his face was expressionless.
"Mr. Chiang is truly muddled."
"Brother Kun is trying every possible way to transform the Triad, and at this time, he's distancing himself from the Triad?"
"But it's not surprising, Mr. Chiang is suspicious after all."
"I just hope he doesn't regret it later."
Even Chuen Bo of Wo Luen Shing swallowed his pride and willingly followed Big D, all because Big D wanted to join Hung Hing.
Chiang Tin-Sung clearly had the advantage of proximity but chose to give it up.
It really is... but what does it have to do with him?
He, Chan Yiu, is now Lee Chin-Kwan's loyal dog.
Whoever is the Hung Hing Chairman, he will be loyal to them.
Chiang Tin-Sung is merely a thing of the past.
Chan Yiu quickly arrived at Lin Mansion, and after seeing Liang Kun, he explained the situation.
Liang Kun angrily said:
"I was clearly being kind!"
Chan Yiu didn't know how to comfort him.
Lin Feng smiled and said:
"Brother, what are you troubled about?"
"Life is like a train with no end, and as time goes on, many people come and go."
"Those who can be on the same train as you are truly rare."
"Hearts are separated by bellies; only time can test them."
"If you trouble yourself over this, aren't you punishing yourself for someone else's mistake?"
Liang Kun immediately resolved his knot:
"Ah Feng is right, just let time test it."
"Why should I think about these things?"
Chan Yiu was utterly impressed by Lin Feng.
Good heavens, a simple sentence contained such profound wisdom.
Truly worthy of being Brother Feng of Causeway Bay.
Shuiling looked at Lin Feng in surprise. Who would believe that the words just spoken came from an illiterate person?
They all said Lin Feng loved to learn, and now she truly saw it.
If other underworld lowlifess were to comfort Liang Kun, it would most likely be full of profanity.
In the future, she must urge Liang Kun to learn from Lin Feng.
Liang Kun felt better after being comforted by Lin Feng and asked Chan Yiu:
"Ah Yao, you are the White Paper Fan of the Triad. Now is the time for you to contribute."
"What do you think we should do about George's matter?"
Chan Yiu pondered for a moment, then said decisively:
"We might not be able to stop George from making small moves, but we can show the underworld the consequences of following George."
"This Lin Wai Lok incident cannot set a precedent."
"If this precedent is set, the underworld will never have peace."
"Remember we discussed this before: once George gets a taste of success, he will repeat the trick."
"If there's a first Lin Wai Lok, there will be a second and a third."
"By then, the underworld will be full of traitors."
"Plus, George is involved in drugs..."
"We cannot let them succeed."
"My opinion is that we should first inform our fellow underworld members."
"We must tell them the dangers of this matter."
"Then, together, we pressure Fat Deng."
"Just like the Tung Sing matter, Lin Wai Lok of Wo Luen Shing must die."
"Only this way can the underworld be warned."
Liang Kun clapped his hands and said:
"Truly our White Paper Fan, his thinking is so thorough."
Chan Yiu quickly said:
"I just have a little bit of cleverness. With Sister-in-law and Brother Feng leading the way, I'm merely offering a humble opinion to invite more valuable ones."
Liang Kun laughed and said:
"You're being modest."
"Shuiling and Ah Feng have already told me about it."
"Our opinions are all consistent."
He sneered,
"If George wants to cause chaos in Hong Kong, he'll have to ask if our Hung Hing agrees first!"
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Chapter 262 Stirring Up Trouble
Liang Kun immediately called Lok Chi-ming:
"Ah Lok, I'm very sorry about Chuen Bo. Please accept my condolences."
"Hung Hing and Sun Luen Shing are like brothers; there's no way we'll let Sun Luen Shing bear this alone."
"I will inform the other Triads about this matter."
"No matter what, Wo Luen Shing must give Sun Luen Shing an explanation."
Lok Chi-ming felt warmth in his heart but remained rational:
"Brother Kun, what if Wo Luen Shing refuses?"
Liang Kun smiled sinisterly:
"Refuse?"
"Then there won't be a Wo Luen Shing anymore."
Lok Chi-ming was overjoyed:
"Brother Kun, Ko Yee, my Sun Luen Shing will follow Hung Hing's lead from now on."
Liang Kun shook his head:
"We're all in this together; who does something without benefit?"
"You don't need to thank me. Helping Sun Luen Shing is helping my Hung Hing."
"I'm being clear with my words and actions."
"Hung Hing helps your Sun Luen Shing for my own sake."
Lok Chi-ming was even more grateful:
"Brother Kun, my Sun Luen Shing will never forget Hung Hing's Ko Yee."
Liang Kun reminded him:
"Ah Lok, have Master Jin call Fat Deng, and I'll inform all our associates in the underworld."
"But you need to be mentally prepared."
"It takes all sorts to make a world; not everyone can see George's danger."
"And not everyone wants us to clash with George."
Lok Chi-ming nodded heavily:
"I understand."
After profusely thanking him and hanging up, he sighed,
"Hung Hing Liang Kun is truly Ko Yee."
He quickly called Master Jin and Lam Yiu-cheung separately.
Master Jin said:
"We owe Hung Hing too great a favor."
Lok Chi-ming said bluntly:
"Unless we want Sun Luen Shing to fall, we have to accept Hung Hing's favor."
Master Jin fell silent.
It was obvious: Sun Luen Shing alone couldn't handle George and Lam Wai Lok. Hung Hing's involvement was a timely solution to their urgent problem.
No, it was more like a helping hand in their time of need.
Master Jin instructed:
"Lin Feng is the reincarnation of Ziwei Emperor. You should get closer to him in the future."
Lok Chi-ming was speechless.
"I'll call Fat Deng right away."
"Let him know about this."
Meanwhile, Liang Kun directly called the other major Triads.
Master Shen of Wo Hing Shing got furious as soon as he heard:
"One Crow wasn't enough, now there's another Lam Wai Lok?"
"What is he trying to do?"
"Not only wants to rebel, but also wants to poison Hong Kong?"
"What era does he think this is? Lui Lok and Lung Shing-pang have long since run away."
"Ah Kun, you're doing the right thing. My Wo Hing Shing will definitely stand with your Hung Hing."
"I'll call Fat Deng."
Liang Kun laughed:
"Master Shen, I'm relieved to hear you say that."
"This time it's Sun Luen Shing's misfortune, but if we don't take down Lam Wai Lok, next time it might be you and me."
Master Shen nodded fiercely:
"You're right."
"I'll remind everyone to be careful."
Liang Kun immediately said:
"I still have to call other associates. I'll treat you to tea later."
Master Shen repeatedly said:
"Your matter is more important."
After hanging up, Master Shen thought for a moment, then directly called White-Haired Old Man, Tall Zhong, Hon Bun, Fire Shit, and Big B.
Late at night, Wo Hing Shing held an emergency meeting.
It had to be urgent.
What Lam Wai Lok did was nothing short of earth-shattering.
If they were two steps slower and Lam Wai Lok tasted success, he might unify the underworld.
Where would Wo Hing Shing's livelihood be then!
Liang Kun continued making calls, next to Uncle Zhong of the Number Gang.
The Number Gang was a legend among Hong Kong Triads.
In terms of numbers, it was the largest in Hong Kong.
However, strangely, it currently had no Dragon Head.
All major Triad affairs were managed by three Big Bosses.
Uncle Zhong was one of them.
The Number Gang not only didn't have a Chairman, but it also aggressively opened up numerous branches under its name.
Whenever a formidable person emerged, the Number Gang's tradition was to give him a branch and let him do whatever he wanted.
If he succeeded, the Number Gang grew stronger; if not, there was no loss.
Because of this system, there were countless internal squabbles among the Number Gang's various branches.
Complaints aside, the Number Gang's membership remained the largest in Hong Kong.
Upon receiving the call, Uncle Zhong immediately understood the urgency of the matter:
"Ah Kun, thank you for your call."
"I'll call that old geezer Fat Deng right away."
"Wo Luen Shing is a century-old Triad, how could such a thing emerge from it?"
"Don't worry, I understand the gravity of the situation."
Liang Kun reminded him:
"Uncle Zhong, the three of you must be extra careful."
"George hasn't succeeded yet, but once he gets a taste of success, your group might be his next target."
Uncle Zhong frowned:
"Why us?"
Liang Kun said frankly:
"Your Number Gang's structure is different from other Triads."
"You don't have a spokesperson, and you have the most branches."
"If anything happens to any one of the three of you, the Number Gang will surely fall into chaos."
Uncle Zhong immediately said:
"I understand what you mean. Don't worry, I'll notify them now."
"Ah Kun, we'll remember this favor."
Liang Kun hung up and drank a cup of tea. After so much talking, he was truly parched.
However, he still had to continue making calls; the next one was Heung Yim.
Heung Yim had just gotten into bed, hoping for a good night's sleep, when he suddenly received Liang Kun's call, almost giving him a heart attack.
"Bad luck!"
"Why is it Hung Hing again?"
But now that Hung Hing's Lin Feng had clearly gained the favor of the Special Commissioner, he had to answer the call.
However, Liang Kun's first words startled him:
"Mr. Cheung, have you been notified about Chuen Bo's incident at Sun Luen Shing?"
Heung Yim replied:
"Yes, Uncle Qian sent the message."
A thought stirred in his mind,
"You know who did it?"
Liang Kun answered readily:
"I know, that's why I called you, to warn you to be on guard."
Heung Yim quickly said:
"Who is it?"
Liang Kun said in a deep voice:
"The mastermind is Lam Wai Lok of Sun Luen Shing, and the ones who carried it out were Foreigners sent by George from the Police Political Department."
Heung Yim exclaimed:
"George found Lam Wai Lok to be his front man?"
"He actually dared to target Sun Luen Shing's Dragon Head?"
Heung Yim, being a master of legal manipulation, immediately understood the seriousness of the matter.
"They are so audacious. This is an attempt to sow chaos in the underworld."
Liang Kun nodded:
"Exactly."
"This isn't just a matter for Sun Luen Shing alone."
"I've already notified the Ten Major Triads of Hong Kong. At this time, we must unite and crush George's arrogance."
Heung Yim's mouth twitched slightly,
"Ah Kun, the Political Department is not easy to deal with."
Liang Kun said calmly:
"Foreigners are definitely not easy to deal with."
"But we're not dealing with Foreigners either."
"Our target is Lam Wai Lok."
"No matter how powerful Foreigners are, they still have to use front men to cause trouble in Hong Kong."
"If he dares to get involved himself, what if we use a death warrant to take out George?"
Heung Yim's face turned pale.
This was madness!
George was a Foreigner, and he was from the Anglo-Saxon Military Intelligence Agency, carrying special orders. In ancient times, he would be called an imperial envoy.
And you, Liang Kun, say kill him just like that?
So naturally, without the slightest hesitation.
Even Heung Yim, who played with laws and was incredibly bold, was intimidated by Liang Kun.
"Ah Kun, don't we have to go this far?"
"George is a Foreigner, after all."
Heung Yim quickly tried to dissuade him.
Liang Kun said indifferently:
"Yes, he's a Foreigner. We're just a bunch of rough, common folk."
"They're allowed to kill us, but we're not allowed to resist, is that right?"
"Today he can kill Chuen Bo, he can kill Sun Luen Shing's Dragon Head."
"Then guess if they'll kill Sun Yee On's Dragon Head tomorrow?"
Heung Yim was half-choked.
Liang Kun snorted coldly:
"When I discussed this with other associates, even though they aren't very educated, their first reaction was that such a precedent cannot be set."
"I thought I could communicate without barriers with an educated person like you."
"Unexpectedly, you're the first one to refuse me."
"Is Sun Yee On not willing to stand in the same trench with us Ten Major Triads?"
"Do you want to stand with the Foreigners?"
Heung Yim's sweat poured down, and he said loudly:
"Ah Kun, I didn't mean that."
Damn, Heung Yim was almost scared to death.
Was this Liang Kun a dog? He'd pick a fight over a single wrong word?
Who would dare to be implicated by him?
Wouldn't that make them a living target for the other Triads?
If they really became a living target, then Sun Yee On might as well give up.
Lam Wai Lok of Wo Luen Shing was in a bad situation, but at least he had the Police Political Department's George backing him.
What did his Sun Yee On have?
Heung Yim seemed to see a scene of the Ten Major Triads collectively attacking Sun Yee On. They might not dare to kill Wo Luen Shing, but if they dealt with his Sun Yee On... Chung Ching Society was a cautionary tale.
"Ah Kun, look, why are you getting so agitated?"
"I absolutely agree with the opinions of our Triad brethren. I also believe that Lam Wai Lok of Wo Luen Shing deserves to die."
"My point is, shouldn't we consider this for the long term?"
Liang Kun chuckled:
"Mr. Cheung, it's a shame you're still an old Triad member."
"George has already drawn his knife and killed Chuen Bo. How long do you want to keep considering?"
"Until George's knife reaches your neck?"
"I've already told you the Triad brethren's meaning. You decide what to do."
"If you want to tip off George, that's up to you."
"We, Hung Hing, will take it from there."
Dudududu.
Heung Yim stared blankly at the phone, speechless for a moment.
After he reacted, he was filled with rage.
Bang!
He slammed the phone down, shattering it into pieces.
"Bastard!"
"Liang Kun, that scoundrel!"
"How dare he threaten me!"
Heung Yim's thought process was peculiar.
Even though Liang Kun was kindly giving a warning, in Heung Yim's mind, Liang Kun was threatening him.
"I... I..."
After much stammering, Heung Yim still couldn't make up his mind.
Sun Yee On was different from other Triads.
Or rather, the Xiang family was different from other Triad families.
Since Heung Yim's generation, they had semi-legitimized themselves.
For example, Heung Yim himself was a famous barrister in Hong Kong.
He moved in high society.
Sun Yee On was mainly controlled by the Xu family—well, primarily the enforcer's power was mostly in the Xu family's hands.
The dirty work was all done by the Xu family, leaving the Xiang family with a clean reputation.
Under these circumstances, it was impossible for Heung Yim to make up his mind to go to war with George.
But Liang Kun was also right.
If they didn't cut off George's claws, he would become increasingly aggressive and escalate his actions.
All gangster tactics were essentially similar.
After Heung Yim calmed down, he suddenly realized he had made a mistake!
He shouldn't have replied to Liang Kun like that.
Because upon careful consideration, Sun Yee On was even more dangerous than Sun Luen Shing.
Nothing else, it was still this system.
Sun Yee On had the Xiang family's reputation and the Xu family's soldiers.
The Xiang family was 'white,' and the Xu family was 'black.'
Black and white collusion.
Against other Triads, this system was most effective; not only could they use the Triad's power to strike at rival Triads, but they could also use the power of the legitimate world to provide support.
However, against George... it was completely useless.
George could even turn around and find leverage in Hong Kong to control them.
Hong Kong was currently under the rule of Foreigners. Could Heung Yim, a legal shark who manipulated laws, outmaneuver George in terms of rules?
Couldn't they just temporarily change the rules when necessary?
Such things had happened before.
In Hong Kong's history, countless laws specifically targeting Hong Kong people had been enacted.
Of course, with the handover imminent, the probability of such an outrageous act occurring was extremely small. But George was a Military Intelligence Agency officer, and acting expediently was his prerogative.
"Oh no!"
Heung Yim started sweating.
"I made another mistake."
Heung Yim was frantic.
Just as he was about to call Liang Kun back, he realized his phone had been smashed into several pieces.
Heung Yim had no choice but to get out of bed, go to the living room, and pick up the landline to dial out.
Unfortunately, the response was that the other party was on the phone.
Heung Yim became increasingly anxious. He made several calls within five minutes, but none connected.
The Chairman of Sun Yee On's heart grew cold.
"How many calls must Liang Kun have made?"
"He wasn't lying to me just now!"
Heung Yim thought Liang Kun had called him first, unaware that Liang Kun had placed him in the middle of his call list.
The reason the calls weren't going through was that Liang Kun was extremely busy, making and receiving calls. Heung Yim simply wasn't a priority.
Heung Yim thought of Lin Feng and couldn't help but shiver:
"Liang Kun has Lin Feng backing him, and he's someone even the special commissioner has to take seriously."
"Foreigners are indeed formidable, but Hong Kong is about to return."
"Foreigners can leave, but Sun Yee On cannot."
"I really messed up!"
Heung Yim truly couldn't wait any longer. He picked up the phone and called his trusted subordinate, Axe Jun:
"Ah Jun, are you asleep?"
Axe Jun checked the time and felt bewildered.
How could he be asleep at this hour?
He replied honestly:
"Mr. Cheung, I'm at the venue."
Heung Yim asked:
"Did you hear about Sun Luen Shing?"
Axe Jun nodded:
"Uncle Qian of Sun Luen Shing has already informed me. I know Chuen Bo was killed, and now Lok Chi-ming is in charge of Sun Luen Shing."
Heung Yim whispered:
"Just now, Liang Kun told me something..."
After he explained the situation,
Axe Jun was so shocked his hair stood on end.
"Mr. Cheung, how could you refuse this matter?"
Heung Yim, mortified, retorted:
"What do you mean I refused?"
"I didn't refuse!"
"I was just considering it."
"It's just that Liang Kun has a bad temper, and he hung up before I even finished speaking."
"Now, go to Liang Kun and convey my stance."
"Tell him that our Sun Yee On absolutely stands with our Triad brethren."
Axe Jun secretly thought he was crazy.
This kind of thing, anyone with half a brain would side with Liang Kun.
Since the other party dared to kill a Chuen Bo, do you think he wouldn't dare to kill you?
Are you more special than Chuen Bo?
Or is Sun Yee On more special than Sun Luen Shing?
Axe Jun couldn't understand what his boss was thinking.
But grumbling aside, the boss's orders still had to be carried out.
Not only carried out, but quickly and efficiently.
He didn't want to go up against the Ten Greats.
No.
As long as Causeway Bay made a move, Axe Jun wouldn't get any benefits.
Thinking of Thunder Security's presence at the Camel's funeral, Axe Jun's heart pounded fiercely.
God knew how Brother Lin trained such a ferocious lineup.
It was terrifying!
Axe Jun dared not delay. He got into the car, just about to leave, when he suddenly slapped his forehead.
"Oh dear!"
"I need to call Brother Lin."
Lin Feng's phone was also hard to reach; it took quite a while to get through.
"Ah Jun, why are you calling me?"
Axe Jun said cautiously:
"Brother Lin, Brother Kun is with you, right?"
"Just now, our Boss Xiang and Brother Kun were on the phone, and it seems there was a bit of a misunderstanding."
"Boss Xiang asked me to come over and explain."
Lin Feng laughed heartily:
"Yes, Brother Kun is here with me. Come on over."
Axe Jun was overjoyed:
"I'll be there right away."
Just as he was about to start the car, he thought he couldn't go empty-handed. He quickly went to a gift shop, bought some presents, and returned to the car. Axe Jun spaced out for a moment... He thought about how he, Axe Jun, was always a respected guest wherever he went, but only when facing Brother Lin did he not feel he had any status, which was an anomaly.
Twenty minutes later, Axe Jun passed through security and entered the Lin residence.
He felt an indescribable emotion inside—Brother Lin's place already had a very Triad-like demeanor, more like a grand mansion.
Li Fu guided Axe Jun inside:
"Brother Jun, go ahead. Boss Ding, Brother Feng, and all the Sister-in-laws are inside."
Axe Jun thanked him and hurried in with the gifts.
But as soon as he entered, his pupils suddenly constricted: Why was Shui Ling here?
Lin Feng waved him over:
"Ah Feng, let me introduce you. Shui Ling, my Sister-in-law."
A monstrous wave surged in Axe Jun's heart.
Liang Kun had taken Shui Ling?
This... this news was no less shocking than Chuen Bo's death!
Shui Ling was no ordinary Triad figure; she had been the Chairman of Tung Sing. Her urgent return this time was to rescue Tung Sing from peril.
He hadn't expected her to quietly become Liang Kun's woman.
It was a good thing he came this time.
All that was left for Axe Jun was relief.
Liang Kun looked at Axe Jun and said speechlessly:
"What does Boss Xiang mean by this?"
"Did he go back on his word?"
Axe Jun smiled broadly:
"Brother Kun, you've misunderstood our boss. He told me that Sun Yee On will definitely stand with our Triad brethren."
"We absolutely cannot tolerate what Lam Wai Lok did."
Liang Kun looked at Axe Jun, finding it rather amusing:
"Boss Xiang lacks courage, which has made things difficult for you."
Axe Jun dared not take that bait.
Lin Feng smiled:
"Ah Jun, honestly, with Sun Yee On's structure, the Xiang family and the Xu family are bound to clash eventually."
Axe Jun was startled.
"The Xiang family is involved in legitimate business, and the Xu family is involved in the Triad."
"Old Xu does all the dirty and hard work, while the Xiang family reaps the benefits for free."
"Do you think Old Xu would be willing to do that?"
"You were promoted by the Xiang family, but your master is Old Xu."
"Ah Jun, why don't you just break away? Otherwise, caught in the middle, you'll eventually suffer."