Chapter 285: Hung Hing Enters the Liang Kun Era
Hung Hing Ancestral Hall.
Hung Hing's Dragon Head Liang Kun, the two Second Marshals Chiang Tin-Yeung and Da D, along with all the Hall Masters and the top brass of Hung Hing, were present. Besides them, there was also a special person: Shui Ling.
Liang Kun, from the main seat, said:
"Today is a big day for Da D, Ah Jun, and Ah Biao to join us."
"Our Hung Hing's halls have grown stronger."
"Everyone, please welcome these three newly joined brothers."
Cheers erupted.
Liang Kun smiled and said,
"As we have new members joining, we also have old members leaving."
"Brother Xin and Liang Ma have told me before that they have reached retirement age and wish to vacate their positions to make way for the younger generation of our Triad."
Brother Xin and Liang Ma both nodded.
The former said:
"I had originally planned to retire this year, but with so many things happening recently, retiring would inevitably seem like abandoning my brothers."
"Especially with Sai B, Fatty Lai, and others getting into trouble one after another, and Mr. Chiang also being attacked, I couldn't possibly retire."
"Fortunately, Ah Kun inherited the position of Incense Master during this crisis, not only stopping the decline but also advancing Hung Hing's influence."
"With the addition of Da D, Ah Jun, and Ah Biao today, I can now retire without any worries."
Liang Ma followed, saying:
"Me too."
In fact, Liang Ma's thoughts were truly different from Brother Xin's.
If Hung Hing were still led by Chiang Tin-Sung, Liang Ma would have endured no matter what.
Not for anything else, but just to spite Chiang Tin-Sung.
Now that Chiang Tin-Sung had retired, and would wash his hands of Triad affairs after recovering from his injuries, Liang Ma suddenly felt it was meaningless to continue as the Hall Master of Sham Shui Po.
Liang Ma wanted to retire, and not only herself, but also her right-hand man, Ah Jun, had to retire.
Which was equivalent to leaving the Triad world.
Liang Kun clapped his hands and said:
"After Brother Xin and Liang Ma retire, they will automatically become uncles of our Hung Hing."
"I need to say one thing..."
Liang Kun looked at Chuen Bo, who was seated alongside Sixth Uncle.
"Uncle Chuan Bao, our Hung Hing is different from Wo Luen Shing."
"After the uncles retire, they truly retire."
"The Triad provides them with retirement funds, and they won't be bothered unless absolutely necessary."
Chuen Bo quickly said:
"Incense Master, I understand."
He was an old fox from Wo Luen Shing, so he naturally understood Liang Kun's unspoken message—as a retired uncle, you shouldn't be pointing fingers in Hung Hing's major affairs.
You must know your place.
Chuen Bo didn't care about that at all; all he wanted was stability.
Liang Kun introduced to Chuen Bo:
"Uncle Chuan Bao, our Hung Hing never treats its meritorious members harshly."
"Retired uncles receive monthly retirement funds."
"They are also free to choose where they live."
"Please rest assured on this point, Uncle Chuan Bao."
Chuen Bo tentatively asked:
"Can I stay in Hong Kong?"
Liang Kun smiled:
"Of course."
"However, very few uncles choose to live in Hong Kong."
"More prefer to go abroad and enjoy themselves."
"The preferred retirement destination for Hung Hing's uncles is Amsterdam."
"However, we respect the uncles' choices."
Chuen Bo immediately felt reassured—Hung Hing was very attentive to the retired lives of its uncles. As long as they didn't casually interfere with Triad affairs, Hung Hing was willing to support its uncles.
Chuen Bo could understand this point.
A new ruler, new policies; no Dragon Head Chairman wants an old man above him, pointing fingers.
Chuen Bo was an old fox; he wasn't a senile old man who couldn't tell right from wrong.
As long as he didn't make random comments on Hung Hing's affairs, he would likely have a worry-free old age.
That was enough.
Liang Kun said to everyone:
"Brother Xin and Liang Ma are retiring, leaving two Hall Master positions vacant. As for who will succeed them, we'll discuss that later."
"Da D, Ah Jun, and Ah Biao didn't come alone; they all brought their territories with them."
"Da D's Tsuen Wan, Ah Jun's Kowloon, Ah Biao's Lei Yue Mun."
"Those are real territories."
"According to our rules, starting today, our Hung Hing will have two more halls—Tsuen Wan and Lei Yue Mun."
"They will automatically become the Hall Masters of these two halls."
No one had any objections.
Liang Kun pointed at Axe Jun and said:
"There's a slight issue with Ah Jun's side; we have a hall in Kowloon that belongs to Sai Ngan."
"My idea is for Ah Jun to hand over his Kowloon hall, merge it with Sai Ngan's, and establish a new Kowloon Hall."
"What do you all think?"
Brother Kei hesitated:
"Ah Kun, there's no problem with that; the two halls are adjacent, so it's natural to merge them into one."
"But our Hung Hing's rule is that merit must be rewarded, and mistakes must be punished."
"Ah Jun came with his hall, so how should we arrange for him?"
Axe Jun quickly nodded gratefully to Brother Kei, indicating his thanks.
Brother Kei was indeed a good man, willing to promote newcomers.
Everyone nodded in unison.
Chuen Bo was secretly surprised; Hung Hing and Wo Luen Shing were indeed different.
Clearly, Hung Hing's Hall Masters had great power and could directly discuss such major matters with the Dragon Head.
Such things were completely unheard of in Wo Luen Shing.
Liang Kun smiled:
"Brother Kei is right; our Hung Hing's rule is that merit must be rewarded, and mistakes must be punished. If rewards and punishments aren't fair, I'd be the first to disagree."
"Everyone out here is living with one foot in hell and one foot in prison; who would do something without benefits?"
Liang Kun spoke bluntly, but everyone nodded in agreement.
Those in the Triad generally had low education, so plain language was easier for everyone to understand.
Liang Kun took out his cigar box, lit one, and Chicken lit it for him.
"Our rules cannot be broken, but they can be flexible."
"Liang Ma and I discussed this earlier."
Everyone looked at Liang Ma, who said:
"According to Hung Hing's rules, whenever a Hall Master position is vacant, the choice must first be made from the top brass in that area."
"That's how it was done when the North Point Hall Master position became vacant."
"However, my retirement this time is different from before; Ah Jun is retiring with me."
"This means Sham Shui Po has no top brass."
"I think it would be better to let Ah Jun come to my Sham Shui Po, wouldn't it?"
Liang Kun asked:
"Everyone, what are your opinions?"
Sai Ngan was the first to stand up and say:
"I agree."
"Ah Jun came with Kowloon City; since he's giving me his territory, I will definitely support him."
Dinosaur immediately followed:
"I also agree."
"I can represent Benny and cast a vote as well."
Sister Thirteen clapped her hands:
"Ah Jun has made a great contribution; we cannot not reward him. I also agree."
Without waiting for others to speak,
Lin Feng leisurely said:
"Ah Jun joined under my wing, so I definitely have to support him. I also agree."
Chicken immediately said:
"I also agree."
Tai Zi would not show weakness:
"Yau Tsim Mong is united; I also agree."
Brother Kei grinned:
"Alright, there should be no one against it."
Indeed, no one objected.
It wasn't that no one had other ideas. Firstly, Axe Jun came with territory, which was a achievement (gong) of expanding territory, so he had to be rewarded. Secondly, when Lin Feng said that Axe Jun had joined under his wing, there was absolutely no one who could compete.
Liang Kun's faction now accounted for an astonishingly high proportion within Hung Hing.
Just a quick count would suffice: Yau Tsim Mong, Causeway Bay, plus Benny's three brothers, plus Da D, Yu Tau Biu, and then there was Chan Yiu, who only obeyed Liang Kun and Lin Feng's orders... Who the hell could compete with them?
Liang Kun clapped his hands and said:
"In that case, give Ah Jun a chair. From today onwards, you are the Hall Master of Hung Hing's Sham Shui Po."
Liang Ma smiled:
"Ah Jun, I'll hand over to you shortly."
Axe Jun quickly expressed his thanks.
Liang Kun asked Brother Xin:
"Brother Xin, do you have a suitable candidate for Yuen Long?"
The ears of all the top brass in the Hall of Brotherhood perked up, staring intently at Brother Xin.
Whether they would have a chance to sit at the table depended on Brother Xin's answer.
Brother Xin felt everyone's anticipation and said very directly:
"Like Liang Ma, I'm also retiring completely."
The eyes of the top brass changed; they looked at each other, and could all see the longing in each other's hearts.
Liang Kun clapped his hands and said:
"With Yuen Long Hall Master Brother Xin retiring, the new Hall Master will naturally be chosen according to our Triad's rules."
"However, all you top brass, please wait a moment."
"Our Triad has someone even more qualified to sit in this position."
The top brass were utterly perplexed. Was there someone who could be ranked above them?
Who?
Liang Kun's gaze fell on the composed Dai Fei:
"Dai Fei, you are in charge of Macau. Do you want to take this position?"
Dai Fei immediately panicked, instinctively stood up, and fearfully asked:
"I can?"
Liang Kun shrugged:
"Our Hung Hing's rules are laid out here."
"Merit must be rewarded, and mistakes must be punished."
"Previously, when we eliminated Fatty Lai, you and Greyhound were the primary contributors."
At that time, there was only one Hall Master position vacant, and Greyhound took it, while you could only go to Macau.
Liang Kun looked at the people in the Hall of Brotherhood and said loudly, "Everyone works for Grandfather, and Grandfather will definitely support you."
"Grandfather will not bury your contributions."
"He's been keeping track for you early on."
The crowd burst into an uproar, their gazes at Liang Kun exceptionally fervent.
Chiang Tin-Yeung sighed inwardly.
Putting everything else aside, just these words alone would make everyone in the Hall of Brotherhood work for Liang Kun.
When you're in the Triad, making money comes first.
Power struggles are never lacking.
What is there to fear when you're risking your life to get things done?
Injustice!
Afraid that their passion would be wasted.
Afraid that their loyalty was given to the wrong person.
Afraid of their warm face being met with a cold shoulder... However, Liang Kun's words indicated that he would not forget anyone's contributions.
Dai Fei being able to become the person in charge of Macau was already considered quite successful in the eyes of others.
Macau was not one of the traditional Twelve Chairmen, but the four gambling halls he was responsible for had a monthly turnover of several million.
Moreover, since it wasn't in the Hong Kong headquarters, he could be considered a carefree lord.
He certainly couldn't be as carefree as Chiang Tin-Yeung at the Siam branch, but Dai Fei had a certain freedom compared to other Hall Masters.
The various Big Brothers at the headquarters also did not look down on Dai Fei; they all treated him as a Hall Master.
They never expected that the first thing Liang Kun would do after the Hall Masters gathered was to promote Dai Fei.
Liang Kun, puffing on a cigar, said, "Dai Fei, your contributions are evident. The Yuen Long Hall Master position is now vacant. As long as you speak up, that position will be yours."
The various Big Brothers exchanged glances, all agreeing with Liang Kun's assessment.
It was indeed a pity that they couldn't take that position themselves, but the Triad remembering everyone's contributions also meant that they wouldn't have to worry about not being able to make contributions in the future.
What's more, whether Dai Fei agreed or not, there would always be new positions for them to compete for.
Dai Fei thought about it and made a completely unexpected decision:
"Brother Kun, I want to continue staying in Macau."
The crowd was astonished.
Liang Kun pointed a finger at Dai Fei and said, "Your contributions are enough to sit in the Yuen Long Hall Master position. If you don't take it, then this opportunity will be gone."
Dai Fei gritted his teeth and said, "The Hall Masters trusted me to take on the position of the person in charge of the Macau gambling halls."
"I want to work hard and strive to add a new branch to our Hung Hing as soon as possible!"
Bang!
Liang Kun slammed the table heavily and gave a thumbs up: "Dai Fei, a true hero!"
"Someone, add another chair to the Hall of Brotherhood. Today, I will establish a branch in Macau. I hope you can make the Macau branch live up to its name within three years."
Dai Fei's face flushed red as he loudly declared, "I will not fail the Dragon Head's trust."
The Big Brothers looked at Dai Fei with different eyes, almost dying of envy and jealousy!
This Dai Fei was too lucky, wasn't he?
Immediately, someone brought out a chair and placed it next to Greyhound from North Point. Dai Fei stood up from the second row and sat at the long table.
With this, Hung Hing gained another new Hall Master.
Liang Kun clapped his hands and said, "Then, the Yuen Long Hall Master position is vacant."
"Brother Xin, are your Big Brothers from Yuen Long not participating in the election?"
Brother Xin shook his head: "They are also getting old and are thinking of retiring with me."
"Let the Yuen Long Hall Master be decided according to the Dragon Head's wishes."
Brother Xin was a shrewd man. Since he was going to retire, why would he make trouble for the current Dragon Head?
It was better to build good relations for future encounters.
In fact, Brother Xin and Liang Kun had always had a good relationship.
Liang Kun clapped his hands and said, "Brother Xin has already spoken, so we will proceed according to Brother Xin's wishes."
"All the Big Brothers from Yuen Long are retiring, so we will elect from the Big Brothers of other branches."
"Does anyone have a suitable candidate?"
The various Big Brothers immediately looked at their Hall Masters, wanting their Hall Masters to help recommend them.
Hung Hing's system was different from others; the various Hall Masters and the Chairman shared power.
As long as one sat in the Hall Master position, they would be happy.
In their own territory, as long as they didn't go against Hung Hing's interests, they could do whatever they wanted, and no one could control them.
It was simply too comfortable!
The Big Brothers' eyes were fervent; they wished they could speak for their Hall Masters.
The two Big Brothers from Mong Kok, Sa Keung and Ah Niu, looked expectantly at Chicken, who sighed and whispered, "No chance, don't think about it anymore."
Sa Keung was furious: "Impossible, we are Brother Kun's direct lineage. Who else can compete with us?"
Just as Chicken was about to explain, Lin Feng reached out his hand and said with a smile, "Everyone, I think my subordinate Wang Jianjun is good. He can serve as the Hall Master of Yuen Long... What do you all think?"
Sa Keung stared at Lin Feng, speechless for a moment.
He was confident he could compete with anyone, but if Lin Feng recommended someone, he really couldn't win.
Not only Sa Keung, but all the other Big Brothers were stunned.
They never expected that this lord would come out to compete for the Yuen Long position for his subordinate.
Benny looked around: "Where is Wang Jianjun?"
Lin Feng smiled: "He doesn't have a position yet, so naturally, he's not in the Hall of Brotherhood."
The Hall of Brotherhood was not a place just anyone could enter.
Under normal circumstances, only the Incense Masters and various Hall Masters were qualified to enter.
If it were expanded, only the Big Brothers under the Hall Masters could enter.
A mere Four-Nine really couldn't!
Benny was half-choked: "Four-Nine?"
Lin Feng shrugged: "That's right!"
Brother Kei couldn't help but say, "Ah Feng, why don't you just recommend Xiao Fu, or if not, Tin Hung is fine too. Is there really a need to bring Jian Jun out?"
"Skipping over so many people, aren't you afraid Xiao Fu and the others will have opinions?"
Lin Feng actually asked Li Fu and Lok Tin-hung: "Do you two have any opinions?"
The two had no opinions at all, shaking their heads in unison.
It would be strange if Li Fu and Lok Tin-hung had opinions.
The former was with Lin Feng all day, also finding time to go to Thunder Security Company, and previously had to manage Causeway Bay. It only got better after Lok Tin-hung arrived.
He had nothing to do, so he looked for things to do himself.
Lok Tin-hung had even less opinion — Causeway Bay was actually managed by him, with Dai Tau assisting. He would be crazy to compete for Yuen Long.
Lin Feng calmly said to Benny, "Brother Kei, they have no opinions."
Brother Kei was truly embarrassed.
Brother Xin glanced at Brother Kei and secretly shook his head.
Benny's intention was good, but he didn't consider how outstanding Lin Feng's abilities were. Could Lin Feng not have thought of what Benny could think of?
However, Brother Xin was used to it.
Brother Kei had always been like this!
Liang Kun asked, "Ah Feng has proposed a candidate. Does anyone want to compete with Jian Jun?"
The hall was silent.
Who would want to compete with this pervert?
Da D immediately said, "I would object to anyone else, but Ah Jun, I absolutely approve."
"His Thunder Security has truly displayed Hung Hing's might."
"Those three bastards, Crow, were insane, killing Camel, killing Ah Bun, killing Tung Sing's uncles..."
"It can be said that they were bloodthirsty."
"But in front of Wang Jianjun, they were like children!"
"I approve of Wang Jianjun becoming the Hall Master of Yuen Long."
The Hall Masters had no objections at all.
Wang Jianjun's display of power was something they had witnessed.
Crow and his two companions had brought almost all the subordinates they could muster.
But in front of Wang Jianjun, it was completely useless.
What a formidable power this was.
If the candidate wasn't Wang Jianjun, even if it were Lok Tin-hung, they would want to compete.
But facing someone of Wang Jianjun's strength, they might as well give up.
Sister Thirteen smiled: "We Hall Masters and Big Brothers have all witnessed Jian Jun's might."
"To say he's not capable is to speak nonsense with open eyes."
"I approve."
After she started, all the Hall Masters approved.
The Big Brothers were even less tactless, pointing and gesturing.
Liang Kun clapped his hands and said, "Someone, add a chair. From today onwards, Ah Jun is our Hung Hing's Yuen Long Hall Master."
Wang Jianjun strode in, greeted everyone, and sat down steadily.
At this point, Hung Hing's fifteen Hall Masters were all present.
Chiang Tin-Yeung felt a mix of emotions for a moment. Liang Kun, simply by taking advantage of Da D's defection, completely took control of Hung Hing in one go.
At this moment, let alone Chiang Tin-Sung, even the two's father, Chiang Chen, would not be able to reclaim the Chairman position from Liang Kun.
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Chapter 286: Hung Hing Reorganization
"Now all fifteen of our Hung Hing Triad Chairmen are here."
Liang Kun clapped his hands.
"It's rare for all our Chairmen to be present. Of course, Benny isn't here; he told me earlier that he went back to his Mainland."
"He has important things to do in his Mainland and has already asked me for leave."
"So, let's officially move on to the agenda."
The Chairmen looked at each other, eyes wide with confusion.
What?
Wasn't today just to welcome the three new Chairmen to Hung Hing?
Why is there an official agenda?
Liang Kun stood up and said:
"He who does not plan far ahead will find trouble near at hand."
"The underworld has been very chaotic recently."
"Even today, three Triads are holding funerals simultaneously."
"Tung Sing, Sun Luen Shing, and Wo Luen Shing."
"Adding the previously disappeared Chung Ching Society, how many Triads have changed in just one month?"
"The impact on us is too great."
"This feeling is only comparable to the Hap Tu disintegration a few years ago."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Whether Chairmen or high-ranking members, they were not insignificant figures in the Triad.
Truly insignificant people struggled to even guarantee three meals a day.
The Chairmen and high-ranking members had long left the bottom rungs; they belonged to the middle and upper echelons.
Even so, the influence brought by the former Hap Tu still left them with lingering fears.
"Why do we get involved in the underworld?"
"It's definitely to make money!"
"We've worked so hard to climb to high positions; how can we not make money?"
"But first, we must be alive to make money."
Everyone was in an uproar, looking at each other, at a loss.
They were bewildered by Liang Kun's words.
"Do you think our situation is looking great?"
Ah Biao said directly:
"Our Hung Hing's power can reach the top three in the underworld."
"Those on par with us are only Chung Yee Shun and the Number Gang."
"Other Triads... it seems no one can contend with us."
Everyone nodded in unison.
The Number Gang had a large number of members, and their 'gu-raising' cultivation method was unnerving, making one wonder where some fierce individual might suddenly emerge from a hidden corner.
Chung Yee Shun was a bunch of lunatics.
Besides these two Triads, Hung Hing was genuinely unconcerned about other Triads.
Ah Biao sincerely asked,
"Ah Kun, are we in fatal danger?"
Liang Kun nodded:
"Yes!"
Ah Biao's expression immediately changed:
"Who dares to covet us?"
"We'll have to fight them!"
Everyone shouted in unison:
"Fight them!"
Liang Kun said speechlessly:
"In less than ten years, Hong Kong will return to the Mainland."
"I see you're all very formidable. Do you want to try the methods of the Mainland?"
Everyone immediately fell silent.
They were just a small Triad; how could they dare to clash head-on with the Mainland?
Was that wishing to die faster?
Thanks to the Foreigner's slandering of the Mainland, these underworld figures feared the Mainland from the bottom of their hearts.
Precisely because of this, no one dared to stubbornly say they weren't afraid of the Mainland.
Liang Kun stood up and walked around the long table:
"Hong Kong is just a small place. Although it takes a long time to travel all over Hong Kong, a day is enough."
"But if you go to the Mainland, you won't even finish visiting one province in ten days to half a month."
"The Mainland will definitely clean up the Triads; there's no room for complacency on this point."
"Tell me, isn't this a life-and-death crisis?"
Everyone was completely speechless.
Big D was quite nervous:
"Ah Kun, what do you say we should do?"
Liang Kun shrugged:
"It's simple, self-salvation!"
Chiang Tin-Yeung secretly admired Liang Kun's keen insight and immediately cooperated:
"How should we do it?"
Liang Kun returned to the main seat and stood firm:
"If the Triad doesn't reorganize, only destruction awaits them; there is no second option."
"If we want to continue to survive in the future, we must reorganize."
"The Triad must evolve. We cannot be a thorn in the side of the Police Station. Some of our businesses cannot be done, some must be done differently, and some can be done on a large scale."
"Let me give an example."
"The business of trafficking drugs must be resolutely stopped."
"In the Mainland, fifty grams can get you a bullet — no discussion whatsoever."
"Whether it's production, storage, transportation, or sales... as long as any link is involved, and it exceeds fifty grams... only death awaits you."
"There is no second option."
Silence!
Utter silence.
All the Chairmen and high-ranking members were terrified.
They knew the Mainland was strict with drugs, but they hadn't expected it to be this severe.
Ah Biao quickly said:
"Our Hung Hing doesn't deal in drugs."
Liang Kun shrugged:
"I'm just reminding everyone. If anyone dares to deal in drugs, as soon as I find out, I will definitely send you for a trip to the sea."
"Grandfather doesn't allow it."
"No one here allows it."
Everyone nodded in unison.
Hung Hing never dealt in drugs.
Although that stuff was highly profitable, it was too easy to get caught.
How could it compare to the steady stream of income from traditional businesses?
Everyone liked highly profitable industries, but you had to be fated to earn it.
If you didn't have that ability, then it was better to honestly do things.
Liang Kun continued:
"Let me give another example: mahjong parlors need to be done differently."
"We will unify the mahjong parlors in our respective territories, with unified decor and unified rules, trying to avoid things not allowed by law."
"Whatever creates a chain will form a brand effect."
Liang Kun suddenly stopped speaking.
At this point, the Chairmen were all confused, not understanding why.
Ah Biao frowned and said:
"Ah Kun, what chain, what brand effect? We don't understand."
Everyone echoed in agreement.
Liang Kun couldn't help but curse:
"You're all big bosses in your own right. Can't you read more books when you have nothing to do?"
"Isn't it embarrassing to say that out loud?"
Ah Biao sighed:
"If we were good at studying, who would join a Triad?"
Liang Kun was half-choked.
After rolling his eyes hard, he said to everyone:
"In the past, we didn't have the conditions, but now that we do, we must study hard."
Ah Biao said awkwardly:
"Ah Kun, at this age, is studying still useful?"
Brother Kei's words resonated with everyone.
They were all men in their thirties and forties, even the younger ones were in their twenties. Was studying at this point useful?
Liang Kun casually pointed at Lin Feng.
"Whether studying is useful, just look at Ah Feng."
"What are we getting involved in the underworld for?"
"Don't talk to me about loyalty or anything like that."
"In my eyes, there are only three things."
Liang Kun stood up and said loudly,
"The first is money."
"The second is money."
"And the third is still f***ing money!"
"Who would do something without benefits?"
"Why are we gathered together?"
"Don't talk to us about loyalty. I only recognize one thing — we are gathered together to make money!"
Everyone was silent.
Liang Kun was speaking the plain truth.
If gathering together didn't make money, then why gather together?
Chiang Tin-Yeung felt that Liang Kun was his kindred spirit. Indeed, why so much pretense and nonsense in the underworld?
More than half of the people present probably hadn't even washed their parents' feet. If they couldn't even be filial to their own parents, how could one expect them to be loyal to someone else?
Don't be ridiculous!
Only self-interest could tightly unite everyone.
Chiang Tin-Yeung already had a good impression of Liang Kun, and now he admired him even more.
The Chairman of Hung Hing should be someone like Liang Kun!
Liang Kun began to lecture:
"Some of you Chairmen are older than me, some are my uncles, and some started out fighting because they didn't learn well."
"But no matter what, we're in the underworld to make money."
"If your stomach isn't full, why would you go fight people?"
"Being cut by others hurts!"
Rip.
Liang Kun directly ripped his shirt, revealing his bare upper body.
Under the strong muscles, it wasn't smooth but covered with countless scars.
"How many of you here don't have these scars?"
"A machete cutting into your body hurts!"
"Scars on the body don't disappear!"
"I told you to read books when you have time, precisely so you get cut less!"
Everyone fell silent instantly.
Shuiling quickly took out another shirt for Liang Kun and publicly helped him put it on.
This action made all the Chairmen and high-ranking members lower their heads.
Shuiling was the former Chairman of Tung Sing; her status was naturally different from others.
Liang Kun, having put on his clothes, continued to lecture,
"Who is Hung Hing's main financier? Ah Feng!"
"Among the fifteen Hung Hing Chairmen, who has the greatest strength?"
"Ah Feng!"
"Among the fifteen Hung Hing Chairmen, whose Police Station record is the cleanest?"
"Still Ah Feng."
"To put it bluntly, if Hong Kong were to return today, everyone here, except for those from Causeway Bay, would be thrown into prison."
"Only Ah Feng's faction would be able to continue their business peacefully."
"Why?"
"Because they are well-educated!"
"I told you to study hard, and you're talking nonsense to me. Crazy!"
Everyone lowered their heads after being scolded.
Lin Feng quietly kicked Chicken, who immediately said:
"Boss, why should we study?"
Liang Kun cursed casually:
"Of course, it's to broaden your horizons!"
"Do you want to become the top scholar?"
Chicken sheepishly shut up.
Liang Kun gasped for a moment and asked:
"Where were we?"
Baji immediately said:
"You said some businesses shouldn't be done, some need to be adjusted, and some need to be done on a large scale."
Liang Kun lightly patted his forehead:
"Right, right, right, you almost made me confused."
"Some businesses need to be done on a large scale."
"For example, community convenience stores must be spread across all our jurisdictions."
Baji looked at the crowd, and all the Hall Masters were looking at him.
Chicken had just been reprimanded for interjecting, so who dared to speak now?
Only Baji, the veteran of three dynasties, dared to speak.
Baji was helpless; he really didn't intend to go against Liang Kun. He also hoped for Liang Kun's rise.
However, the gazes of the crowd made him unable to bear it, so he had to bite the bullet and ask:
"Ah Kun, please explain it to us properly."
"Why do we need to open convenience stores throughout the entire jurisdiction?"
Liang Kun was very polite to Baji:
"There are three reasons."
"This is a legitimate business. No matter how the Hong Kong Government changes, convenience store business is a legitimate business."
"That's the first reason."
"Our brothers follow us, the big bosses, to make a living."
"Look, what kind of decent person would join a Triad?"
"They all join because they can't make it in legitimate industries."
"The younger brothers support the big bosses, and then the big bosses have confidence."
"As big bosses, we can't say we'll make our younger brothers rich, but at least they should be free from worries about food and clothing, right?"
"Convenience stores are a powerful tool to settle our younger brothers."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was moved.
Hung Hing was one of the Big Ten, that was true, but to say that all members had achieved basic sustenance was impossible.
However, Liang Kun's words indicated that if they followed his ideas, everyone could indeed achieve basic sustenance.
This significance was too great.
If Liang Kun really succeeded, then when he spoke, there would be no dissenting voices in the entire Hung Hing.
Similarly, this was also of great benefit to all the Hall Masters.
If the younger brothers were all well-fed, whichever Triad attacked, these younger brothers would fight for them to the death!
Sister Thirteen immediately asked:
"Brother Kun, with such a large-scale convenience store operation, where will we get the goods?"
"If the prices aren't right, I'm afraid every store we open will lose money, right?"
The excited hearts of the Hall Masters cooled down again.
Sister Thirteen was right; to open a store and do business, you need a source of goods.
But they were just a Triad; getting goods might not be that easy.
Liang Kun looked at Sister Thirteen with appreciation:
"Sister's question is excellent."
"But you don't have to worry. As long as you set up the convenience stores well, I will supply as much as you need."
"Don't worry, the price will definitely be the lowest among the same level."
"I guarantee you'll make a big profit."
Everyone was surprised.
Liang Kun clapped his hands and said:
"Today is a big day for Big D, Ah Biao, and Ah Jun to transfer, but our Benny has already gone to his Mainland in advance."
"To be honest with you, he discussed it with me beforehand."
"Why don't you guess what he went to do?"
Baji blurted out:
"Could it be that Benny went to his Mainland to prepare goods?"
Liang Kun laughed heartily:
"Exactly."
"He went to secure sources of goods."
"I also have good news for you all: Benny has already made most of the connections."
"As long as our convenience stores are built, you can have as many goods as you want to fill your shelves!"
Everyone was overjoyed.
Convenience stores were a long-term business.
Liang Kun then said to everyone:
"Opening convenience stores has a third benefit."
Everyone was in an uproar, unable to calm down.
These two benefits alone were already great; there was a third benefit?
Liang Kun chuckled:
"Don't underestimate convenience stores; the daily turnover of a small store is easily visible."
"But precisely because they are small, they can help us launder money!"
"How much black money do your respective halls need to launder?"
"As long as it passes through a small convenience store, there's absolutely no problem depositing it into the bank."
"Who would dare say the money from a convenience store is black money?"
"This will save you so much in money laundering fees."
Everyone was completely stunned.
Baji murmured:
"According to the rules, ten thousand dollars would incur a forty percent cut."
"This completely saves it?"
Liang Kun retorted:
"Otherwise?"
Bang, bang, bang.
Liang Kun heavily slapped the table,
"Should a business like this be done on a large scale?"
Baji was the first to shout:
"Whoever dares to object is going against us."
Everyone echoed in unison:
"Yes!"
The three advantages Liang Kun mentioned truly resonated with them.
Legitimate business, no fear of the Police Station, able to support younger brothers, and even launder money.
Where in the world could such a good thing exist?
No!
Such good businesses indeed existed in the world, and they were even simple, but if no one reminded you, would you think of them?
Don't be silly!
Liang Kun was the one!
"There are many more businesses like this."
"Our traditional businesses like fruit stalls, newspaper stands, parking lots, moving companies, bars, dance halls…"
"No matter what, they all need to be unified."
"From now on, we won't be the Hung Hing Triad; we'll be Hung Hing Group Limited."
"All you bosses will be the company's executives."
"Let Ah Feng send people to do the planning for this."
"You will also be company executives from now on, so read more books in your free time."
"Don't curse like that; it's unseemly."
Big D raised his hand and asked:
"Brother Kun, what about our traditional businesses?"
Liang Kun said speechlessly:
"The company is for unified planning for you. How you manage your respective territories is your own business."
"But I must remind you,"
"Things the company does not allow—drug dealing, arms trafficking, counterfeit money production, and other illicit activities that can easily drag the Triad down—are absolutely forbidden."
"As for others, as long as they are within the company's framework, no one will interfere with what you choose to do."
Big D was hot with excitement.
Yes, this was it!
He could finally do whatever he wanted in Tsuen Wan; he finally didn't have to listen to those old fogeys from Wo Luen Shing telling him what to do.
Transferring to Hung Hing felt so damn good.
Liang Kun emphasized again:
"This is our Hung Hing's transformation plan. Starting tomorrow, Ah Feng's working group will be patrolling everywhere."
"All halls must cooperate with his actions."
"As long as we successfully transform, we will integrate into society normally."
"Even if Hong Kong returns in the future, we will still be able to live well with the company."
"This is a matter of life and death for our Hung Hing. If anyone dares to be outwardly compliant but inwardly disobedient on this matter, then I'm sorry, I will absolutely not spare him."
Baji had another question:
"Ah Kun, this idea is good, but we are still one of the Big Ten. What if someone wants to target us?"
"We can't just not fight back, can we?"
Liang Kun's expression immediately changed:
"Who the hell dares to lay a hand on our Hung Hing?"
Cold sweat seeped from Baji's face:
"I'm just giving an example."
Liang Kun sighed:
"Brother Kei, we are changing professions to adapt to the new era, not retiring from the underworld."
"Do you think our Action Team is just for show?"
"In the future, if any hall is attacked and can't handle it themselves, they must call the Action Team."
"Our Action Team is led by Tin Hung and Ah Jun."
Liang Kun sneered,
"Our Hung Hing only wants to make money peacefully, but if anyone dares to provoke us—destroy them!"
Everyone was silent.
After a long while, Chicken suddenly stood up and shouted:
"Brother Kun is right! If anyone dares to provoke us, destroy them!"
Everyone echoed in unison:
"Destroy them!"