Chapter 263: Heung Yim: My Mouth is Truly Vicious (Bonus Chapter for Monthly Tickets)
Axe Jun said with a bitter smile:
"Brother Feng, please don't joke."
Lin Feng said indifferently:
"I'm not joking."
"You, Axe Jun, aren't a good person either, but I admire your loyalty."
"The internal strife within Sun Yee On is visible to the naked eye."
"You're caught in the middle; what will you do then?"
"Old Xu is your master; he will definitely make you stand on his side. If you don't listen, you're unfilial."
"Boss Xiang is your benefactor; if it weren't for his promotion, you'd still be a 49er in Causeway Bay. If you don't stand on his side, you're disloyal."
"It's a dilemma of loyalty and filial piety."
"If it were two Triads opposing each other, you wouldn't be in such a difficult position."
"But now it's internal strife within Sun Yee On."
"You have to choose between loyalty and filial piety."
Liang Kun exclaimed in surprise:
"Is Sun Yee On that bad?"
Shuiling also lost her voice and said:
"Is Sun Yee On going to have internal strife?"
Lin Feng said mockingly:
"Wo Luen Shing's structure is balanced, not allowing any single faction to dominate. Those powerful hall masters can never rise to the top their entire lives."
"In such a situation, they either live a mediocre life as a stepping stone for a certain Dragon Head, or they break out like Big D."
"Sun Yee On's structure is even more peculiar. Although the Xiang family is involved in the Triad, Heung Yim's generation has already half-whitewashed."
"If they want to whitewash, then they should just focus on legitimate businesses."
"Yet, they still control Sun Yee On's businesses."
"The Xiang family's empire, the Xu family's soldiers."
"Power and responsibility are disconnected. If you were Old Xu, would you be willing?"
Liang Kun said honestly:
"When you're out mix, making money comes first."
"Why should I do most of the work, but not get the biggest share?"
"If I were Old Xu, I'd demand an explanation from Old Xiang."
Shuiling agreed:
"The most important thing in the world is fairness."
"It's not about scarcity, but about unequal distribution."
"The Xiang family's model has problems."
Lin Feng clapped his hands and said:
"Exactly!"
"Sun Yee On's internal strife is imminent."
"Unless Heung Yim can pass the Chairman position to Old Xu, but is that possible?"
Liang Kun chuckled:
"Sun Yee On is a family empire. The son succeeds the father, the brother succeeds the brother."
"How could it be Old Xu's turn?"
Shuiling concluded,
"Ah Feng is right, Sun Yee On's internal strife is imminent."
Axe Jun couldn't help but interrupt their conversation.
"Bosses, you really don't treat me as an outsider."
Lin Feng said bluntly:
"Didn't I tell you, I admire you greatly."
"To be honest, if internal strife breaks out in Sun Yee On, you definitely won't stand on Old Xu's side."
Axe Jun's expression changed drastically.
Lin Feng sighed:
"You are deeply grateful to Sun Yee On and don't want to see the two major families of Sun Yee On fight, so you will try your best to reconcile them."
"Internal conflict like this is always a temporary surge of emotion."
"Once that moment passes, finding a way to back down is enough."
"But you'll be unlucky."
"Old Xu and his disciples will resent you for life."
"In the end, the Xiang family will still be their Dragon Head, but you, Axe Jun, won't escape without losing your life."
"Even if you flee overseas, it will be the same."
Axe Jun remained silent.
Lin Feng patted his shoulder:
"I admire you very much. I'll give you some time to think about it."
How could Axe Jun dare to stay? He quickly said goodbye and left.
After Axe Jun left, Liang Kun asked curiously:
"Ah Feng, do you really admire Ah Jun?"
Lin Feng said playfully:
"Axe Jun is a commendable person, most importantly, he is loyal."
"However, he is the key to reconciling the Xiang family and the Xu family."
"If he were gone, Sun Yee On would definitely be severely crippled."
"That old scoundrel Heung Yim offended you, so I won't let him off easy."
Liang Kun clapped his hands and laughed heartily, looking at Shuiling proudly:
"My younger brother is good, isn't he?"
Shuiling chided:
"What do you mean 'your younger brother'? He's 'our' younger brother."
Liang Kun immediately corrected himself:
"Yes, 'our' younger brother."
Shuiling praised:
"Even when I was in Amsterdam, I heard about the brotherhood between you two."
"This time, I've truly witnessed it."
"Ah Feng sees the subtle and acts openly."
"I think Axe Jun will definitely come to you in the end."
Liang Kun asked curiously:
"Will Ah Jun really come?"
Shuiling thought for a moment and explained to Liang Kun:
"Ah Feng just said that Axe Jun's greatest characteristic is loyalty."
"Since he is loyal, he will inevitably struggle with his own conscience."
Liang Kun was even more puzzled:
"Did you say that wrong?"
"Since Ah Jun is loyal, he wouldn't come out, would he? He would try every possible way to quell the impending internal conflict in Sun Yee On."
Shuiling smiled brightly and said:
"You said it's 'impending' internal conflict, right?"
"I ask you, what can Axe Jun do?"
Liang Kun said casually:
"He certainly..."
Shuiling giggled and said:
"You're out of words, aren't you?"
"The internal conflict hasn't even happened, so what do you think Axe Jun should do?"
"Does he want to go back and tell Old Xiang and Old Xu that our structure has problems and needs to be changed?"
"If those words come out, will it quell the internal conflict or accelerate it?"
Liang Kun burst into laughter:
"Exactly."
"Old Xiang would definitely think, 'Is this kid Ah Jun sent by Old Xu to test me?'"
"Old Xu would also think, 'This kid Ah Jun is indeed my good disciple; he's standing up for me.'"
"It's possible that because of that one sentence, Sun Yee On's internal conflict would be ignited."
"This is definitely not what Axe Jun wants to see."
"So..."
Shuiling concluded:
"No solution!"
Liang Kun clapped his hands and said:
"Exactly, no solution."
"Ah Feng, you're truly something. With just this move, Axe Jun can't even try to mediate."
Shuiling explained:
"Ah Feng's brilliance isn't here."
Liang Kun asked curiously:
"Then where is it?"
Shuiling smiled and said:
"Axe Jun is a loyal and righteous person. He knows that Sun Yee On is about to have internal strife, yet he can't do anything."
"His heart will be extremely tormented."
"Every day that passes, the torment in his heart will intensify."
"Over time, this pain will torment him until he's a shadow of his former self."
"Ah Feng's strategy is actually very simple: it's psychological warfare."
"However, this strategy is only effective on one type of person."
Liang Kun immediately said:
"A loyal and filial person."
Shuiling echoed:
"Exactly!"
Liang Kun's spirits lifted:
"I like loyal and filial guys."
Shuiling found it amusing:
"Who doesn't want loyal and filial people?"
Even Qin Hui would be willing to be friends with loyal and filial people, and moreover, to Zhao Gou, Qin Hui was extremely loyal.
Liang Kun pressed on:
"Then, in your opinion, what will happen to Axe Jun in the end?"
Shuiling said naturally:
"Axe Jun won't be able to endure that kind of pain. He will respond to Ah Feng's call and join Ah Feng."
"Then he will quietly wait for Sun Yee On's internal strife."
Liang Kun pondered:
"Will he go to help?"
Shuiling shook her head and said:
"No!"
"If Axe Jun switches sides, he will be loyal to Ah Feng."
"However, he has a bond of sentiment with Sun Yee On."
"In the end, when the Sun Yee On matter is resolved, he might provide some protection."
"Anyway, no matter who wins between Old Xiang and Old Xu, Axe Jun will protect the other side."
Liang Kun sighed:
"Axe Jun lives a truly tiring life."
Shuiling shrugged:
"The destiny of a loyal and righteous man!"
"It's still much better than losing his life."
Liang Kun put his arm around Shuiling and said:
"Indeed, with a virtuous wife at home, the husband suffers no misfortune."
"Wife, you are my female Zhuge Liang."
Shuiling's face turned red, and she quickly slapped Liang Kun's hand away,
"What are you doing? This is at Ah Feng's place."
Lin Feng scoffed coldly:
"It's fine, Ah Min and Tingting are already back."
"If it's about showing affection, we'll make you two green with envy."
Liang Kun and Shuiling both spat in unison.
Lin Feng said seriously:
"The Triad is about to descend into chaos. We cannot give certain people the opportunity to waver."
"Brother Kun, it's time for you to call Boss Xiang again."
Liang Kun was startled:
"What do I say?"
Lin Feng sneered:
"Just tell the fellow named Xiang to show some sincerity..."
Liang Kun was his confidant and immediately said:
"Axe Jun?"
Lin Feng reached for a cigar, fumbled for a long time, couldn't find one, so he simply reached out and took a cigar from Liang Kun's hand, then handed one to Liang Kun.
"Definitely."
"When have we, brothers, ever delayed revenge overnight?"
Liang Kun watched Lin Feng pocket the cigar box, quite speechless:
"Your Sister-in-law is here."
Lin Feng asked Shuiling in surprise:
"Sister-in-law, is it okay?"
Shuiling smiled and said:
"It's fine, feel free to take. There's still half a room full at home."
Lin Feng was overjoyed and waved to Li Fu:
"Xiao Fu, did you hear that?"
"Hurry to the boss's house in Repulse Bay, get a bigger car, and bring it all over."
Li Fu was very excited:
"I'll go right away."
Shuiling was stunned.
Liang Kun said frantically:
"No, no, no, don't cut off my supply."
Li Fu paid no attention and left directly.
Liang Kun sat frozen in place, speechless for a long time.
Suddenly, he picked up the phone and dialed a number, his expression unusually fierce, and his tone as ruthless as could be: "Old Xiang."
"Is this how you do things?"
"The boss caused trouble, but instead of handling it himself, he let the subordinates take the fall?"
"Is this Sun Yee On's rule?"
"...I'm not listening!"
"You listen well, I want to see your sincerity."
"I think Axe Jun is good. Causeway Bay is short of people right now. I'll give you two million to let Axe Jun transfer."
"If you don't agree, I'll consider Sun Yee On an enemy of my Hung Hing."
"Do you want to start a war?"
"Anyway, the Triad is already chaotic enough, it won't hurt to add our two Triads!"
"...Am I joking? I am Hung Hing's Dragon Head now, I make the decisions!"
"I'll give you three days to think it over."
Bang, the phone hung up.
Shuiling thought to herself, aren't they just cigars? Is it really necessary to be like this?
Liang Kun took a puff and asked Lin Feng triumphantly, "How was my tone?"
Lin Feng gave a thumbs up: "Old Xiang must be going crazy."
Shuiling was stunned: "You're not angry?"
Liang Kun asked curiously: "Angry about what?"
Shuiling cautiously said: "Xiao Fu went to the house and emptied out the cigars..."
Liang Kun waved his hand: "What's that?"
"Everything in our house was given by Ah Feng."
"Let me tell you quietly, the cigars in that room were originally Ah Feng's private stash."
Ah?
Shuiling's mouth dropped open.
For a moment, she felt that these two brothers were truly childish.
Liang Kun complained to Shuiling: "You don't know, when I borrowed money from Ah Feng to buy a villa, Ah Feng suggested I choose another one."
"Which is the house we both live in."
Shuiling was shocked: "You borrowed money from Ah Feng to buy a house? Don't you have money?"
Liang Kun shrugged: "I do."
"But I bought a Repulse Bay luxury home, which requires a large amount of money."
"I can't use dirty money."
"Ah Feng's business is big, he can easily write enough checks."
Shuiling was relieved then.
Thinking about it, it's true that only a handful of Triad members can easily write checks for tens of millions.
Liang Kun complained: "I really listened to Ah Feng's advice and bought that house."
"But when I saw the deed, I realized, good heavens, the previous owner was Ah Feng."
"He's just moving things from his left hand to his right."
Lin Feng said helplessly: "Big brother, I told you that when you have some extra money, you should invest in real estate, but you didn't listen."
"Besides, that property of mine is quite good."
"It not only has a room full of cigars, but also a cellar, enough for you to show off."
Liang Kun's face immediately lit up with a smile: "That's right, that's right."
"Leaving aside everything else, just the Port wine alone is worth the price."
Shuiling suddenly asked: "Ah Feng, what did you put in that hillside villa?"
Lin Feng was surprised: "Don't tell me you haven't gone to see it yet."
Liang Kun shivered: "That's right, you're like a rat, best at hiding things."
"Wife, we'll go check out that house later."
Lin Feng shrugged: "Actually, it's nothing, I just bought some white wine from my Mainland."
Liang Kun immediately lost interest: "White wine, huh..."
Lin Feng sneered: "You should be content. If that cellar of white wine is well preserved, selling one or two bottles at auction each year would be enough for your expenses."
Liang Kun asked in confusion: "What kind of white wine?"
Lin Feng said indifferently: "Thirty-year-old Maotai!"
Shuiling couldn't help but sigh, the bond between these two brothers is truly strong!
Meanwhile, Axe Jun returned to Heung Yim's place, only to feel like he had entered the wrong room.
Heung Yim's room was a mess.
The floor was covered in debris.
Clearly, Sun Yee On's boss had just had an outburst.
Axe Jun's original sadness vanished without a trace, replaced by caution: "Mr. Cheung, I'm back."
"Alas!" Heung Yim let out a long sigh, a sound that was almost tear-inducing.
Axe Jun felt even more uneasy.
"Ah Jun, come sit here."
Heung Yim gestured for Axe Jun, who gave a dry laugh: "Mr. Cheung, I'll just stand."
How could he sit down? It was all debris.
Heung Yim took off his glasses, his eyes were red.
Axe Jun was startled and quickly asked: "Mr. Cheung, what happened?"
Heung Yim rubbed his nose hard and asked: "Did you deliver the message to Mr. Li?"
Axe Jun quickly said: "I did."
After hesitating for a while, he still didn't mention Lin Feng's assessment of Sun Yee On. He really didn't know how to bring it up.
However, Axe Jun's hesitation immediately took on a different meaning in Heung Yim's eyes: "Ah Jun, you've worked hard."
"Liang Kun, that bastard!"
Axe Jun was baffled, completely not understanding what Heung Yim was saying.
Heung Yim sighed heavily: "Ah Jun, you've been wronged."
Axe Jun quickly said: "Mr. Cheung, I'm not wronged."
He was telling the truth; he really hadn't been wronged by Liang Kun.
On the contrary, Liang Kun and Lin Feng treated him very well, valued him greatly, and both wanted to poach him. How could that be considered being wronged?
Heung Yim was silent for a long time before saying: "Ah Jun, Liang Kun called me."
"He said something..."
Axe Jun listened quietly, and the more he listened, the stranger he found it. Why was Sun Yee On's boss so hesitant?
It was completely unlike his style.
Heung Yim came from a second-generation Triad family and received elite training from a young age. As a famous lawyer in Hong Kong, eloquence was a prerequisite.
Otherwise, how could he debate in court?
If you can't even speak clearly, who would dare hire you for a lawsuit?
Therefore, when Heung Yim spoke, his logic was always fluid, his thinking sharp, and his presence commanding.
But today, it was completely unlike Heung Yim's style.
Heung Yim sighed again, almost blowing wrinkles onto Axe Jun's face. The latter couldn't help but say: "Mr. Cheung, you know my loyalty to Sun Yee On is unwavering. If there's anything difficult, just say it directly."
Heung Yim was silent for a while before saying: "Ah Jun, I made a mistake before and Liang Kun caught me by the handle."
"He wants to declare war on our Sun Yee On."
Axe Jun was startled: "Why?"
Heung Yim was extremely embarrassed and felt stifled just saying it. He was an Old Gang Leader who had been in the game for so many years, yet he was being manipulated by a young man. It was truly humiliating!
And Liang Kun happened to seize a good opportunity.
If it were peacetime, if Liang Kun dared to threaten Heung Yim like this, the latter would definitely fight back.
Is Hung Hing so great?
Is Sun Yee On really that bad?
But now, at this time of great chaos in the Triad, there were also Foreigners eyeing them covetously from the side.
Liang Kun wasn't afraid of the Foreigners; he was a mental invalid already plotting how to use the death contract to eliminate George.
Heung Yim couldn't do such things. Although he was a second-generation Triad member, Old Xu always handled the dirty work.
Liang Kun directly threatened Heung Yim, striking at his weak point.
According to Heung Yim's plan, George was eyeing the Triads covetously, looking for white gloves everywhere.
Shouldn't proper Triads just quietly hide?
But Liang Kun wouldn't!
He insisted on confronting the Foreigner head-on!
Sun Yee On wouldn't do that.
Thus, a very ridiculous thing happened: Heung Yim was actually manipulated by Liang Kun.
On one hand, it was because Heung Yim had misspoken earlier and worried that Hung Hing would truly lead other Triads to attack them like they did the Chung Ching Society; on the other hand, Heung Yim absolutely did not want to attract the Foreigner's attention.
And so, like this, even though they were both Top Ten Gangs, Sun Yee On was manipulated by Hung Hing.
No!
To be precise, Liang Kun (Lin Feng) grasped Heung Yim's personality and struck him where it hurt most.
Intelligent people are often suspicious; this is a common flaw.
When the two met in a narrow path, it wasn't a time for overthinking; it was a moment for a bayonet charge.
But Heung Yim chickened out.
"Ah Jun, I made a mistake, and I must appease Hung Hing's anger."
"Liang Kun made a condition."
"If you transfer to Hung Hing, this matter will be settled."
Axe Jun felt a stampede of horses in his heart and said incredulously: "Mr. Cheung, you wouldn't agree, would you?"
Heung Yim's face was grim: "This is an extraordinary time. Sun Yee On cannot withstand any more turmoil, so I can only inconvenience you!"
Axe Jun was speechless for a moment, feeling as if his loyalty to Sun Yee On had been thrown to the dogs.
Heung Yim sighed: "Liang Kun didn't go too far; he offered two million for the transfer fee. You should go to Hung Hing now."
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Chapter 264: Axe Jun's Allegiance (Monthly Ticket Bonus Chapter)
Axe Jun stood outside Heung Yim's mansion, smoking a cigarette in a melancholic mood. He felt his loyalty had been wasted.
Before coming here, Axe Jun's mind was filled with Lin Feng's words.
Just thinking about the future conflict between the Xiang and Xu families of Sun Yee On made him incredibly anxious.
But then… Heung Yim turned around and sold him out!
So, he was worrying for nothing?
No!
Even a dog has a heart, right?
Axe Jun was extremely agitated, uncomfortable all over, and really wanted to vent.
He stomped out the cigarette butt forcefully.
Axe Jun took one last look at Heung Yim's mansion, his heart filled with sorrow.
Heung Yim didn't even come out to see him off in the end.
Was this really the Grandfather he had fought for?
Forget it!
Axe Jun got into his car without hesitation and drove straight to the Peak.
Heung Yim's home was very close to Lin Feng's mansion; both were on the same mountain.
However, Heung Yim was halfway up the mountain, while Lin Feng was at the very top.
Li Fu had just returned when he saw Axe Jun come back dejectedly:
"Ah Jun, what's going on with you?"
Axe Jun said with a bitter expression:
"Brother Fu, please inform Brother Feng."
Li Fu found it even stranger:
"No, let's not mess with our seniority."
Axe Jun sighed, and after a long while, he finally explained his purpose:
"Brother Kun and Mr. Cheung asked for me, and Mr. Cheung agreed. I'm now a Hung Hing member."
"Huh?"
Li Fu's eyes widened:
"You're not joking, are you?"
Axe Jun's mouth felt dry, his eyes were red, and he almost cried out:
"I wish I were."
Li Fu immediately said:
"No need to inform, just come in with me."
He had no idea what had happened.
The three people inside were also stunned to see Axe Jun return.
Liang Kun said in disbelief:
"Old Xiang really let you come?"
Shui Ling exclaimed:
"You really transferred to Hung Hing?"
Axe Jun lowered his head, feeling incredibly awkward.
Lin Feng noticed the situation and said to Li Fu:
"Ah Jun is emotional right now; he needs to vent, he needs to exercise."
"Take him aside and train him."
"Be firm; if you're not firm enough, the anger in his heart won't be released."
Li Fu hesitated:
"Brother Feng, you know how heavy-handed I am. I'm afraid I'll hurt him."
Axe Jun roared:
"We haven't fought before; it's too early to say who will win or lose."
"Everyone says you, Brother Fu, are powerful, but I insist on trying."
Li Fu clapped his hands and said:
"Alright, come with me."
Lin Feng's house was very large, with a dedicated training room on one floor. Naturally, there was ample space to move around.
Shui Ling watched them leave, still finding it unbelievable:
"Is Old Xiang crazy?"
"Axe Jun is known as the Tiger among Tigers, and just because of one phone call from Ah Kun, he transferred to Hung Hing?"
Liang Kun was a little worried:
"Xiao Fu won't hurt Ah Jun, will he?"
Shui Ling was led astray by Liang Kun:
"Axe Jun's kung fu is very formidable. He was left in Causeway Bay by Sun Yee On, and Situ, the head of the Tung Sing Five Tigers, couldn't drive him away."
"The two had a proper fight, and Situ didn't win against him."
"Can Xiao Fu do it?"
Liang Kun laughed loudly:
"Don't worry, no matter how impressive Axe Jun is, he's no match for Xiao Fu."
"Xiao Fu just doesn't want to fight."
"If he really wanted to fight, throughout all of Hung Hing, only the Prince could barely draw with him."
"Only Ah Feng can steadily defeat him."
Shui Ling was slightly stunned:
"Xiao Fu is that powerful?"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"Xiao Fu's gap with me is limited."
Shui Ling became even more alarmed:
"If I remember correctly, Situ was once knocked out by your palm."
Lin Feng said indifferently:
"At that time, Situ never expected my combat power to be that high. If it happened again, he might be crippled or killed by me, but definitely not knocked out."
"With and without precaution, those are two different outcomes."
"Actually, Xiao Fu can also achieve that level."
He thought for a moment,
"Jian Jun can also do it, and Tin Hung will be able to in a few years."
Shui Ling was completely dumbfounded.
Liang Kun laughed heartily.
Shui Ling finally said after a long while,
"Our combat power is too high-end, isn't it?"
Liang Kun shrugged:
"More combat power is a good thing."
"The Triad world is in chaos right now; three Dragon Heads have already died."
"At this time, an extra bit of combat power means an extra guarantee."
Shui Ling nodded repeatedly.
Suddenly, she remembered something:
"Individual combat power is, after all, individual. Collective combat power is the most important."
Liang Kun pouted:
"There's even less to worry about regarding that. Ah Feng's Thunder Security is definitely the best in Hong Kong."
Lin Feng generously admitted:
"Yes, Thunder Security is indeed the best in Hong Kong."
Only then did Shui Ling relax:
"Hearing that, I feel much more at ease."
However, she didn't notice that both Liang Kun and Lin Feng had smiles in their eyes.
Thunder Security was not only the strongest in combat among Triad action teams, but even across all of Hong Kong, among groups of similar size, they were number one, including the Garrison!
However, the two brothers did not want to remind Shui Ling of this point.
Ten minutes later, the calm and composed Li Fu returned with a bruised and swollen Axe Jun.
Shui Ling secretly nodded, confirming that Li Fu's combat power far exceeded Axe Jun's.
Lin Feng asked:
"Ah Jun, has your pent-up anger been released?"
Axe Jun honestly replied:
"It has."
As he answered, he looked at Li Fu with reverence.
Swearing to God, Axe Jun knew he might not be able to beat Li Fu, but he never expected it to be like this.
No matter how fierce his attacks were, Li Fu always parried them with a calm demeanor.
Axe Jun knew how heavy his punches were, but Li Fu blocked them effortlessly, letting him attack continuously.
As the saying goes, strength cannot last long. Once his momentum waned, Li Fu's attacks began.
Bagua was the most insidious.
Soon, he was bruised and swollen, with no temper left at all.
When they started fighting, Axe Jun used Szeto Ho-Nam's skill as a benchmark.
Situ couldn't beat Li Fu, and he couldn't beat himself either. Axe Jun originally thought that even if Li Fu's skill was higher than his, it would be only slightly higher.
If that were the case, then this fight would still be worth having.
He never expected such a huge disparity.
To say it was an adult fighting a child might be an exaggeration.
But to say it was a middle schooler fighting a kindergarten child, that seemed truly accurate.
After this fight, Axe Jun confirmed one thing: calling him "Brother Fu" was not a mistake.
Lin Feng waved for the two to sit down and said seriously:
"Brother Kun called Heung Yim earlier, asking for you to transfer."
"We didn't expect him to agree; we just wanted to vouch for you."
"I believe you wouldn't want to endure the pain of Old Xiang and Old Xu fighting amongst themselves, so I mentioned it in advance. That way, if you wanted to transfer, Old Xiang wouldn't have an excuse to keep you."
"But we didn't expect Old Xiang to actually back down!"
Axe Jun's mouth twitched slightly; he truly hadn't expected such a twist behind the scenes.
Lin Feng slowly said:
"This whole thing was a misunderstanding."
"I, Ah Feng, always do things openly. If I say I appreciate you and want you to transfer, it's according to your wishes."
"A forced melon isn't sweet; I don't do things that force people."
"But I also have principles in how I do things. Since I value you, I won't let you take the blame."
"Therefore, I had Brother Kun call Boss Xiang, only intending to lay this groundwork."
"Who would have thought that Boss Xiang would just send you over directly?"
"Actually, he shouldn't have."
"Sun Yee On is, after all, one of the Top Ten Gangs."
"Those who dare to provoke Sun Yee On are not nonexistent, but they are very few."
"Even if Hung Hing wanted to fight Sun Yee On, it would be hard to say who would win or lose."
Axe Jun quickly said:
"Brother Feng, you're too modest."
"Sun Yee On definitely can't beat Hung Hing."
"Leaving everything else aside, just Thunder Security alone—how could Sun Yee On even begin to fight it?"
Liang Kun chuckled:
"Everyone here is involved in Triads; who does something without benefit?"
"Especially at the upper echelons of our Triad, we wouldn't start a fight over a word or two; that's like children playing house."
"Ah Jun, remember this."
"When you're in this line of work, making money comes first; everything is business."
"This is especially true at the upper levels of the Triad."
"It's all business."
Axe Jun immediately lost his composure.
Liang Kun said leisurely:
"If Old Xiang were to threaten me, I'd have to weigh my options. Starting a fight isn't just about shouting a few words."
"Do you believe that if I said this to Old Xu today, he would retort back at me?"
"Old Xu knows that I'm just saying it for show, out of anger."
"How old are we? Who would let two Triads go to war over a few angry words?"
"Are we not doing business anymore? Or do we think the police are too idle and want to give them something to do?"
Axe Jun's mouth hung wide open.
Liang Kun also gave a bitter smile at this point:
"To be honest with you, I just said a couple of pleasantries, and also, if Sun Yee On really had internal strife in the future, it would give me something to talk about."
"Who would have thought Old Xiang…"
Liang Kun shook his head and sighed.
Shuiling also said:
"A Triad's hall master might fight fiercely out of temporary indignation."
"Even some hot-tempered Dragon Heads might take action out of momentary loyalty."
"But this doesn't involve the Triad itself."
"What's most important for a Triad is stability, doing business, and making money."
"The fundamental reason for a Triad's existence is to make money; only by making money can it support its subordinates and establish itself."
"Those hot-tempered Dragon Head Chairmen, they might get very emotional when talking about personal matters, but once it involves the Triad, they become incredibly calm."
"It's the same for any Triad."
"If there's an exception, then that Triad is unlucky and deserves to disband."
Lin Feng added:
"I've thought about it carefully, Brother Kun's threat succeeded because he truly played a clever trick."
"One is the current environment."
"In just a few days, three Dragon Heads have died in the jianghu."
"If you add Crab from Chung Ching Society, that's four."
"Mr. Cheung is the Sun Yee On Dragon Head; he empathizes."
Liang Kun scoffed:
"The Chairman is a dangerous position; if he worries about this and that, what kind of Dragon Head is he?"
Lin Feng continued:
"Secondly, it's Sun Yee On's structure."
"Although Mr. Cheung is the Sun Yee On Dragon Head, he doesn't mix with the Triad; he mixes with high society."
"In other words, he's completely unsuited for Triad negotiations."
"High society debates with flowery language, ornate words, and nitpicking, very civilized."
"But for us who mix in the jianghu, where do we get so much knowledge?"
"It's always been straightforward."
"If a sentence doesn't contain the word 'mother,' then it's civilized."
"Thirdly, it's George's threat."
"Honestly, if George were determined to target jianghu Triads, he shouldn't have chosen Sun Luen Shing."
"Although Sun Luen Shing had Richard's previous operations."
"But honestly, choosing Sun Yee On was the most correct choice for him."
Liang Kun asked in confusion:
"Sun Yee On isn't as easy to manipulate as Sun Luen Shing."
"George wouldn't choose Sun Yee On, would he?"
Lin Feng mocked:
"If I were George, I would choose Sun Yee On."
"Boss Xiang is involved in the legitimate world, while Boss Xu is the main force involved in the Triad."
"In this situation, the two naturally have unequal power."
"Boss Xiang can use his legitimate identity to leverage the power of the legitimate world against other Triads."
"This advantage not only completely fails to work in front of George, but it will also drag him down."
"As long as George uses the power of the authorities, he can easily find dirt on Heung Yim."
"He might even throw him in prison."
"Even if he can't find any dirt, it doesn't matter; George was sent by the Anglo-Saxon Military Intelligence Agency, so if there's no evidence, he'll just fabricate some."
"Doing something like that is incredibly simple."
"I guess this is the reason why Boss Xiang lost his composure."
"Lastly, Lao Xu is no longer by Old Xiang's side."
"Old Xiang is a cultured man after all, so it's natural for him to have a rift with Lao Xu."
"Therefore, without anyone to consult with for a while, he made such a decision."
"Ah Jun, that's how complicated the matter is."
Axe Jun was utterly stunned by the barrage of explanations from the three big bosses.
The more Liang Kun and the other two explained, the more uncomfortable Axe Jun felt.
After a long moment of daze, Axe Jun sighed:
"What's the use of saying this now?"
"Anyway, I can't go back."
Lin Feng shrugged:
"I said, I always do things openly and honestly."
"Let me put it this way, as long as George's matter isn't resolved, then there's no problem with Sun Yee On."
"Once George's matter is resolved…"
Axe Jun's eyebrows twitched:
"Sun Yee On will have internal strife?"
Lin Feng nodded and said:
"That's right, Sun Yee On will have internal strife."
"The cause will be your departure."
Axe Jun's mouth hung open, utterly bewildered:
"What does this have to do with me?"
Lin Feng retorted:
"When you left, did Lao Xu know?"
Axe Jun shook his head:
"No."
Lin Feng clapped his hands and said:
"You see, in Sun Yee On, Lao Xu is the Chief Instructor; he is your master."
"Your strength in Sun Yee On is top-notch."
"You could be called a great general."
"As a result, Heung Yim didn't even consult Lao Xu and just let you transfer to Hung Hing."
"Do you think Lao Xu could be happy about that?"
Axe Jun gave a bitter smile, repeatedly,
"No!"
"I wouldn't be happy either if it were me!"
Lin Feng laughed:
"There, that's the reason."
"Lao Xu won't be happy."
"Then internal strife is inevitable."
"I've told you the situation, allowing you to choose for yourself."
"What will you choose to do?"
In an instant, a myriad of thoughts swirled in Axe Jun's mind, and he immediately fell into a dilemma.
A strange glint flashed in Shuiling's eyes.
Her time dealing with Lin Feng was short; before, she had only heard that Hung Hing had a most famous Straw Sandal. Being too far away, she hadn't personally felt Lin Feng's prowess.
However, after a short period of contact, she knew.
Lin Feng was truly formidable.
He acted openly and honestly, employing overt strategies.
His plans were subtle and far-reaching.
He was also able to see the big picture from small details, like seeing the wind in the floating duckweed.
"The younger generation of Tung Sing is too far behind Lin Feng."
Lin Feng was not only the Causeway Bay hall master; if he wanted to be, the Hung Hing Chairman after Liang Kun would undoubtedly be Lin Feng.
Everyone in the jianghu knew how close their relationship could be.
"Fortunately, Lin Feng isn't my enemy, otherwise, I'd be so troubled I couldn't sleep."
Shuiling stood as an outsider, watching Heung Yim's actions, truly puzzled.
But as she slightly put herself in his shoes, following the reasons Lin Feng provided, she immediately felt a chill.
Her deduction led to a chilling conclusion—Heung Yim had no choice.
The timing, geographical advantage, and human relations were all not on Heung Yim's side. Given Heung Yim's personality, it seemed he had thousands of choices, but in reality, there was only one—to obediently let Axe Jun come over.
In other words, Lin Feng had a firm grasp of Heung Yim's personality and, according to the current situation, led Heung Yim into his trap step by step.
This was truly taking revenge without delay!
It no longer mattered how Axe Jun chose, but as soon as Lao Xu of Sun Yee On knew of Heung Yim's actions, he would clash with Heung Yim.
Sun Yee On's decline was already inevitable—even if Axe Jun returned, it would be useless. Being pushed out like this by Heung Yim, wouldn't Axe Jun have a temper? After all, he was one of the Sun Yee On Five Tigers!
Shuiling was utterly impressed by Lin Feng's methods.
The waves behind push the waves ahead; each generation is stronger than the last.
Her Ah Kun was truly blessed to have such a powerful person as his brother.
Shuiling immediately felt a great increase in security; after all, no matter how capable she was, she was still just a woman.
Axe Jun was extremely conflicted, finally letting out a long sigh, his whole body relaxing, and he said earnestly:
"I won't go back to Sun Yee On."
"A good bird chooses its tree to perch; Boss Xiang thought I wasn't good enough, but Brother Feng, you think I'm still capable."
"I naturally know how to choose."
Li Fu timely handed over a red envelope. Axe Jun pulled out all the money on him, stuffed it into the red envelope, and solemnly handed it to Lin Feng with both hands, calling out:
"Boss."
Lin Feng gladly accepted the red envelope and put it in his pocket. He pulled out a check, quickly filled one out, and handed it back to Ah Jun:
"Call Boss Ding and Sister-in-law."
Axe Jun, as instructed, greeted Liang Kun and Shuiling.
Liang Kun scratched his head:
"I don't have as much money as your Boss."
Shuiling chuckled:
"I've prepared for you."
Shuiling was very rich; her business in Amsterdam was substantial, so she certainly didn't lack these things.
Axe Jun looked at the two checks, momentarily at a loss. Good heavens, so many zeros.
Lin Feng smiled and said:
"Brother Kun and Sister-in-law gave them to you, so just accept them."
Axe Jun quickly said:
"Thank you, Boss Ding, thank you, Sister-in-law."
Then he obediently went to Li Fu's side and called out,
"Brother Fu."
Liang Kun clapped his hands:
"Alright, from now on, you are our Hung Hing's Axe Jun."
"Ah Feng, how do you plan to arrange him?"
Axe Jun immediately became nervous.
The Boss's arrangement concerned his status.