Chapter 77: Believe in Brother Feng, and you'll have meat to eat.
Chicken cautiously asked,
"Brother Feng, you still have many shops?"
Lin Feng nodded and said,
"That's right!"
"Brother Kun always said that making money comes first. I've been hearing him say that since I was seven. With money, you naturally buy shops."
Chicken was stunned:
"You have a lot?"
Lin Feng thought for a moment:
"It's not that many, really. Anyway, as a landlord, I only get about ten to twenty million a month."
"However, others don't know about this."
"I handle it very well."
Chicken gave a wry smile:
"I thought your loft in Mong Kok was your only property."
Lin Feng burst into laughter:
"How is that possible?"
"My properties are almost all over Hong Kong."
"They are very spread out."
Chicken asked curiously:
"Brother Kun, is it the same for you?"
Liang Kun suddenly changed his expression, rubbing Chicken's head, and said,
"Why are you, a child, asking about such things?"
Chicken shook off Liang Kun, haphazardly tidied his hair, and then realized:
"So, Brother Kun, you don't have that many properties."
Lin Feng chuckled mischievously:
"Chicken, do you know what Brother Kun's catchphrase is?"
Chicken tentatively asked:
"When you're out in the world, making money comes first?"
Lin Feng's smile grew even more sly:
"No, it's that phrase..."
"I'm stupid, I'm really stupid."
Liang Kun was anxious and quickly stopped Lin Feng:
"Ah Feng, why tell a child about this?"
Lin Feng burst into laughter.
Chicken became even more confused. What exactly was going on?
Liang Kun sighed:
"Never mind, it's fine to tell you."
"Ah Feng is quick-witted and good at finding opportunities to get rich."
"It's just that his opportunities are too unconventional."
"Every time he found an opportunity to get rich, he would tell me. I followed some, but most I didn't."
"And now, his houses are all over Hong Kong, while I've only just bought a luxury home in Repulse Bay."
"I'm really stupid, truly!"
Chicken was speechless. Brother Kun's catchphrase really was like that.
But, Brother Kun didn't really trust Brother Feng?
No way, right?
They were brothers through thick and thin.
Liang Kun saw through Chicken's thoughts at a glance:
"Kid, don't think about such nonsense."
"Let me tell you a few of Ah Feng's 'get rich' ideas, and you'll understand."
Chicken immediately became interested.
Liang Kun thought for a moment and said,
"Two years ago, Ah Feng suddenly told me that he was optimistic about a certain stock and thought it had potential."
"When I looked, it was actually a company selling outdoor antennas for televisions."
"If it were you, would you buy it?"
Chicken shook his head:
"Everyone uses cable TV now. Outdoor antennas... what kind of ancient life is that?"
"Brother Feng probably got scammed, didn't he?"
Liang Kun was very pleased,
"See, I thought the same thing."
Chicken's heart skipped a beat:
"And then?"
Liang Kun sighed:
"Then Ah Feng invested a hundred thousand, and it surged eighty times, turning into eight million."
Chicken was suddenly stunned:
"Hiss, was that the monster stock for TV antennas from two years ago?"
Liang Kun gave a wry smile:
"Yes, it was that stock."
"These past few years have been full of these kinds of bizarre investments that normal people would reject based on their experience."
"A few days ago, he told me there was a way to make a fortune, so I went."
"Then he took me to the betting counter at the Jockey Club."
Chicken's mouth twitched:
"Brother Kun, I don't know how you chose, but I definitely wouldn't have."
Liang Kun said expressionlessly:
"He just went all in for a hundred times, emptying out the first prize pool for that period."
Chicken suddenly shouted,
"Brother Feng, you're that eccentric person who emptied out the last first prize?"
Lin Feng pouted:
"I told him it could make a fortune, but some people didn't believe me."
Liang Kun yelled:
"Who the hell would believe that?!"
Lin Feng leisurely pointed at Li Fu:
"This guy believed it."
Li Fu smiled shyly:
"Brother Kun, you forgot, I followed Brother Feng and bet once."
Slap!
Liang Kun covered his forehead, painfully telling Chicken,
"See, sometimes I really feel like I'm quite stupid. Why don't I believe my good brother's words?"
"But the problem is, every time I see his so-called investment projects, I instinctively want to be responsible for my money."
"And then..."
"Xiao Fu has already bought a house in Mid-Levels, and I still haven't bought a villa there."
Chicken gasped, looking at Liang Kun with considerable sympathy.
Not only sympathy but also admiration.
Under such circumstances, Liang Kun's not breaking down was truly strong.
Liang Kun was truly puzzled:
"Ah Feng, how do you manage to make those unconventional investments?"
Lin Feng said leisurely:
"You think it's unconventional because, by your academic standards, it doesn't conform to reason."
"So, read more books. That will broaden your scope of understanding."
"That way, when you encounter something beyond your original knowledge, you won't immediately deny it, but will try to verify it."
Liang Kun was dumbfounded by what he said:
"Really?"
Lin Feng nodded vigorously:
"My hobbies are reading and practicing martial arts, you know that."
Liang Kun immediately said:
"I'll go read books too!"
Lin Feng thought to himself,
"I succeed because I have a cheat."
"Even if you read books... the effect will only be so-so."
However, reading more books has its benefits; at least it can increase one's knowledge.
Lin Feng chuckled, showing off:
"Actually, whether you read or not isn't important. What's important is to believe in Brother Feng, and you'll have meat to eat."
Liang Kun laughed and scolded:
"You're so full of yourself."
Lin Feng said to Chicken:
"Our lineage is all like this; if you want to own property, you have to work hard yourself."
"The boss can give you a good start, but to succeed, you still have to do it yourself."
"Otherwise, you'll become a freeloader."
"In the underworld, being a freeloader is like waiting to die."
Chicken immediately understood. Both Liang Kun and Lin Feng would give him many rewards, and even guidance, but to live a good life, he had to rely on his own efforts.
Chicken didn't think this was bad.
On the contrary, this was the right path.
"Brother Kun, Brother Feng, don't worry, I will do my job well."
Liang Kun smiled and said,
"I told you before, when you're out in the world, making money comes first. All the other nonsense, just listen to it."
"Now, I'll tell you another saying: the underworld isn't about fighting and killing, but about human relationships and social etiquette."
Chicken quickly memorized Liang Kun's words.
Liang Kun patted Chicken's shoulder and smiled:
"During this time, Ah Feng is very busy, so you should follow Ah Feng and learn."
"Watch carefully how they handle underworld matters."
"After this busy period, come back to Mong Kok and be my top enforcer."
Chicken knew that Liang Kun was promoting him and quickly said,
"Brother Kun, I will learn well."
Lin Feng rolled his eyes:
"I won't be managing things. Causeway Bay will be handed over to Xiao Fu from now on."
Chicken was greatly astonished.
Hung Hing's turf was just given away like that?
***
Chapter 78: Big D's Proactive Visit
Sai B's funeral was held with great solemnity.
However, Causeway Bay is an extremely expensive area, so a grand funeral was practically impossible.
Li Fu found a funeral parlor that could barely seat the Twelve Hall Masters of Hung Hing and their headmen.
All the familiar Triads sent people to pay their respects.
It's worth mentioning that Tung Sing sent Szeto Ho-Nam, the Hall Master of Causeway Bay, to Sai B's funeral.
And Wo Luen Shing sent Big D to pay his respects.
After Situ offered incense to Sai B, he found Lin Feng alone:
"Lui Yiu-Yeung was forced to give up such a large territory. He already hates you to death, so you must be careful."
Lin Feng was dressed in black, with a white flower pinned to his chest and wearing sunglasses. Sai B's family had all died, so the Twelve Hall Masters became Sai B's next of kin.
He glanced at Situ and said indifferently,
"If you Tung Sing aren't afraid of releasing Lui Yiu-Yeung to cause trouble, what does our Hung Hing have to fear?"
Szeto Ho-Nam couldn't understand Lin Feng's thought process:
"Lui Yiu-Yeung wants to destroy your Hung Hing."
"Aren't you worried at all?"
Lin Feng smiled slightly, revealing eight pearly white teeth:
"As long as you Tung Sing can compensate, that's fine."
Szeto Ho-Nam almost fainted from exasperation.
This matter isn't over, is it?
Tung Sing had to cede a lot of territory to protect Yiu Yeung.
For example, Kowloon, which is a criminal paradise.
For example, a street in North Point, which is a rare economically prosperous area controlled by Tung Sing.
The traditional industry income from these two places is at least one to two million each month.
It's not that Tung Sing didn't control other wealthy areas; they did.
Just like Victoria Peak, where Li Fu lives, that is a Tung Sing hall.
The problem is, what's the use of these halls?
Victoria Peak is a genuine rich area. The people living there are either rich or powerful. Do you dare to do anything in that place?
Extortion?
Or dare to deal drugs?
Try to make a move, and anyone in that area can make a phone call and bring in who knows who.
The biggest possibility is that before Tung Sing even makes a big move, the Special Duties Unit's Flying Tigers' armored vehicles would arrive.
The wealthier the area, the more unfriendly it is to traditional gangs.
The best places for Triads to grow are areas with high population mobility, economic prosperity, or extreme poverty.
These are the places with fertile ground for growth.
The Tung Sing boys being called 'four-boys' is actually quite unfair.
Not everyone is a drug dealer.
If everyone was a drug dealer, the Flying Tigers would have wiped them out long ago.
The Organized Crime and Triad Bureau would be watching them twenty-five hours a day.
Tung Sing just isn't resistant to drug dealing and enjoys selling various pills like ecstasy and Spanish fly.
To put it bluntly, they still coveted the territory occupied by Hung Hing.
Then again, if their territory wasn't so barren, they wouldn't be so eager to deal drugs.
Lin Feng's eyes held a smile, but he was wearing sunglasses, so Situ absolutely couldn't see his expression.
"Situ, I actually welcome Lui Yiu-Yeung causing trouble."
"You should know my strength. I don't care how he causes trouble."
"If you Tung Sing don't want to bleed heavily like this time, then I'll give you a piece of advice—keep an eye on Yiu Yeung."
"You should also know that for us higher-ups, sparing Yiu Yeung's life is nothing, but the younger brothers below, they are the type to seek revenge for every grievance."
"For a Triad to develop, the will of the grassroots still needs to be heard."
Situ was speechless, remaining silent. After thinking for a moment, he quickly bid farewell and went back to discuss with Uncle Ben and Camel.
Lui Yiu-Yeung was indeed a madman, but Lin Feng was definitely not a normal person either.
Lin Feng's lips curled slightly. He truly didn't care how the Tung Sing people caused trouble, and he certainly didn't care about a single Lui Yiu-Yeung.
The relationship between Triads was just like that.
Unless they were facing emerging Triads, other Triads would interact as they always did.
Fighting was extremely rare.
Cooperation was the mainstream.
The passionate Jianghu (jianghu) that young people envied did not exist among the high-ranking members of Triads.
What existed was weighing pros and cons and being meticulous about every detail.
Ultimately, making money was the priority when getting involved.
Lin Feng's smile flashed and disappeared. This was, after all, Sai B's funeral, and he had to maintain the appropriate demeanor.
Especially since he had inherited the Hall Master position of Causeway Bay, even if it was just an act, he had to put on a show.
Lin Feng's thoughts were a bit strange; he could feel many people in the venue secretly observing him.
There are no airtight walls in the Jianghu (jianghu). Even if Lin Feng idled all day, after distributing a 25 million bonus and becoming the Hall Master of Causeway Bay, many people would certainly be watching him.
None of the people from other factions who came to bid farewell to Sai B were secretly staring at him.
Lin Feng didn't take it to heart.
Causeway Bay might be very important in the eyes of others, but in his eyes, it was just that.
It was merely a tool for making money.
Liang Kun said it well,
When you're in the game, making money comes first; everything else is superficial and meaningless.
Sai B's funeral proceeded quickly.
To Lin Feng's disappointment, Chan Ho-Nam and his group never appeared.
It seemed that Sai B would not see his godson when he was laid to rest.
Sai B's funeral was over, and Chan Ho-Nam still hadn't shown up. Lin Feng shook his head in disappointment; this person was ultimately inadequate.
Lin Feng turned and looked at Big D,
"Big D, you've been staring at me all day. Is there something you want?"
Big D looked around:
"Shall we find a place to talk?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"How about we go sit at our Causeway Bay headquarters?"
Big D chuckled:
"The guest follows the host's lead."
So Lin Feng led the way, accompanied by Li Fu, Lok Tin-hung, and Chicken, with Big D and Cheung Fat following behind. They all went to the Causeway Bay headquarters Lin Feng had chosen.
Big D was stunned:
"Your headquarters is in an office building?"
"Shouldn't it be a nightclub?"
Lin Feng shook his head:
"No, no, a nightclub is a venue. How is it suitable for a headquarters?"
"We are all businessmen with status and position."
Big D was astonished.
Lin Feng said earnestly:
"I'm not lying to you."
"This Security Company is our headquarters."
"This is our consistent tradition."
"For example, the Mong Kok headquarters is Qiankun Film Company, and it's also in an office building."
"Aren't you the same?"
Big D swallowed hard:
"Of course not."
"I really envy you Hung Hing."
Lin Feng felt strange:
"It's one thing for others to envy, but you're Big D, the most powerful Hall Master of Wo Luen Shing, with Tsuen Wan completely under your control."
"Hon Ban, our Hall Master of Kwai Tsing, even mentioned you, and he envies you too."
Big D said speechlessly:
"What's the use of having it all?"
Lin Feng waved his hand,
"Isn't having it all impressive?"
"You control the Tsuen Wan area, and you can make all the decisions about what business to do."
"It's nothing like us."
"Just like Causeway Bay, my neighbor is Situ from Tung Sing. To have it all, I'd have to drive him away."
Big D sighed:
"If only I could truly be in charge of my own territory."
***
Chapter 79: Big D's Scheming
Chicken was young and spoke whatever came to his mind:
"Brother D, you are the Hall Master of Tsuen Wan. Could someone really override you and command your people?"
Big D was enraged:
"Who the hell dares to?"
Chicken still didn't understand:
"Since there's no problem with your people, then why do you say your territory isn't under your control?"
Big D sighed deeply, visibly envious:
"Your Hung Hing's system is so much better."
Chicken was stunned and speechless. What kind of answer was that?
Lin Feng suddenly smiled, took off his sunglasses, and ordered:
"Xiao Fu, get us a bottle of wine and a box of cigars."
Li Fu was his head butler and most attentive.
A minute later, everyone in the office raised their glasses, tasting the wine in a proper manner.
Most people didn't understand the quality of red wine. The inherent tartness of the fruit wine made some people frown, but drinking this was fashionable, so whether they liked it or not, they had to taste it.
Lin Feng and Big D clinked glasses, and then Lin Feng said to Chicken:
"Chicken, you have a lot to learn."
"Our Hung Hing's system is different from other Triads."
"Do you know who has the most power in other Triads?"
Chicken answered without thinking:
"The Chairman?"
Lin Feng burst out laughing.
Big D also laughed:
"Brother Chicken still lacks experience."
"There are several kinds of Chairmen."
"Some Chairmen are just figureheads, practically human stamps."
"Some Chairmen are powerful, the spokesmen for the entire Triad."
Lin Feng suddenly asked:
"I heard you plan to promote Chui Gei?"
Big D gave a thumbs up:
"As expected of Ah Feng, your information is well-informed."
"Those old geezers from Wo Luen Shing won't let me run, saying I'm not qualified and that I should wait for the next election."
"The next election is two years from now."
"People like us live day to day, who knows what tomorrow will bring?"
"Just like Sai B, one of Hung Hing's Twelve Hall Masters, his entire family was wiped out in the early hours of the morning."
"How the hell do I know if I'll even be around in two years?"
Big D was very nonchalant about life and death.
This was the mentality of most Triad bosses; everyone had fought their way up from the bottom, not to mention their past enemies.
Walking on the street, they also had to guard against young people looking to climb the ranks by killing.
Living day to day was the norm.
Making money was one of their few pursuits.
"In a fit of pique, I decided to nominate Chui Gei to run—if you won't let me run, I'll just nominate anyone and they'll get elected."
Big D grumbled for a while, sighing:
"I really envy your Hung Hing."
Chicken was confused.
Big D was one of Wo Luen Shing's nine Hall Masters, and the most powerful one at that, so why was he constantly expressing envy for Hung Hing?
Big D saw that Chicken was truly bewildered, so he explained:
"Hung Hing's Hall Masters are different from our Wo Luen Shing's Hall Masters, or rather, they are different from the Hall Masters of most Triads."
"In Hung Hing, as long as you are a Hall Master, within your jurisdiction, you are an emperor. No one interferes with whatever you want to do."
"Liang Kun runs a film and television company in Mong Kok, Sister Thirteen runs a brothel on Portland Street. They do whatever they want, very freely."
Chicken asked blankly:
"Isn't it like that in other Triads?"
Big D snorted:
"Other Triads?"
"You either follow the Dragon Head's arrangements or the Elders' Council's arrangements."
"Your territory might not necessarily listen to you."
Ah?
Chicken's mouth hung open.
So it could be like that?
Lin Feng explained:
"Hung Hing was actually like that in the beginning, but Mr. Chiang reformed the system after he took power."
"The Twelve Spokesmen system."
"Hall Masters have considerable self-determination rights."
"As long as it complies with the Triad's regulations and the Hall Master pays their dues to the Triad, no one cares what they want to do."
"For example, our Causeway Bay runs a Security Company, and no one interferes."
"But there's one thing: no one interferes, but if your economy doesn't improve and you harm the Triad's interests, you will still be held accountable."
"After all, the interests of the branch are also the interests of the Triad."
Chicken finally understood.
Big D exclaimed:
"This system is so good, it gives the Hall Masters maximum freedom."
"It's no different from being a Spokesman."
"Unlike our Wo Luen Shing, in my territory, if I want to do something, I still have to listen to the opinions of those old geezers."
"I don't even have the right to make my own decisions."
Big D, reaching the peak of his complaints, poured himself another glass of wine and sighed repeatedly,
"I really envy your Hung Hing."
Chicken even felt a little sorry for him.
Did Hall Masters of other Triads really not even have the right to make their own decisions?
Was it that miserable?
Lin Feng saw through Chicken's thoughts:
"Actually, some Triads are even better than our Hung Hing, as long as you're a 'Big Bottom' it's fine."
Chicken was half-skeptical:
"No way?"
Lin Feng said casually:
"Number Gang."
"Number Gang doesn't have a Dragon Head Chairman; three elders jointly manage it."
"If a powerful person emerges within the Triad, it doesn't matter; they just add another faction under the Number Gang's framework."
Chicken had heard of this, but he said:
"Number Gang seems infinitely large this way, and there's no worry about powerful individuals rising."
"However, establishing these factions actually weakens Number Gang infinitely."
"This method isn't advisable, is it?"
Big D nodded repeatedly:
"That's right."
"When you're out in the world, who doesn't want to join a large Triad? That way, you'll have more confidence when fighting."
"What's the difference between joining Number Gang and joining a small Triad?"
"Your Hung Hing's system is still the best."
After Big D finished speaking, he sighed again and gulped down his wine.
Lin Feng really couldn't take it anymore:
"Big D, has anyone ever told you that you're not suited for scheming?"
Big D's hand froze in mid-air, and after a long moment, he forced an awkward smile:
"Is it that obvious?"
Big D glanced nervously at Cheung Fat, wanting confirmation from his subordinate, but the latter simply lowered his head, staring intently at his wine glass as if trying to discern flowers within the red wine.
Chicken was baffled. What scheming? What did that mean? Why didn't he understand?
Lin Feng chuckled:
"Has anyone ever told you that if all of Wo Luen Shing combined has a thousand schemes, you, Big D, have negative eight hundred schemes?"
Big D was quite indignant:
"Am I really that clueless?"
Lin Feng sighed:
"Yes!"
Big D couldn't help but cover his chest,
"Does it have to be so direct?"
Lin Feng ignored him, pulled out his phone, and made a call:
"Brother Kun, come over here."
"I'll introduce you to a good friend."
"Hmm, it's Big D."
"What Wo Luen Shing? That's my Hung Hing's Big D."
"That's right, Big D wants to join our Hung Hing."
"Okay, I'll wait for you."
Chicken suspected he was hallucinating. When did Big D say he wanted to join Hung Hing?
He turned his head and saw Big D beaming with joy:
"Ah Feng, I really am not suited for scheming!"
***
Chapter 80: Wo Luen Shing, a Den of Old Foxes
"Big D!"
"Liang Kun!"
The two Triad bosses actually hugged each other fiercely.
Li Fu timely refilled their glasses with a new bottle of wine.
Thus, one more person joined the wild revelry.
Liang Kun asked curiously:
"Big D, you're doing so well in Wo Luen Shing, why are you thinking of switching to our Hung Hing?"
Big D didn't even consider why Lin Feng would call Liang Kun first; if someone wanted to switch Triads, shouldn't they call Chiang Tin-Sung first?
He didn't have that kind of brain.
"I am one of Wo Luen Shing's nine Hall Masters, and Tsuen Wan, which I manage, is entirely unified. It's unique in Wo Luen Shing."
"What's the use?"
"Everything I do in Tsuen Wan has to be reported to those old geezers in the Council of Elders. To say I'm a Hall Master, it's more like I'm a human stamp."
"I can only speak with authority in my own boss's territory."
"It's better in your Hung Hing; the Hall Master is the Chairman. You can do whatever you want, it's incredibly satisfying."
Liang Kun suddenly understood.
So that's how it was.
Lin Feng smiled and said:
"Big D, do you believe that Chui Gei will definitely be elected this term?"
Big D patted his chest:
"He's the person I recommended, so of course he'll be elected."
"If I ran, I would definitely be elected too."
Liang Kun frowned:
"Is Chui Gei very powerful?"
Big D scoffed:
"Pah, he has no strength whatsoever. Besides being old-timer, he doesn't even have a stronghold. That dance hall, I even set it up for him."
Liang Kun's eyes widened:
"This guy can be elected Dragon Head?"
Big D chuckled:
"He's the person I'm pushing, so of course he can be elected."
"Two million dollars thrown down, who dares to disagree?"
Liang Kun still shook his head:
"That's impossible."
Big D thought Liang Kun was doubting his strength and immediately became anxious:
"In Wo Luen Shing, I have the biggest territory, the most people, and the most money. How could someone I recommend not be elected?"
Liang Kun explained:
"I'm not questioning your strength. Everyone in the Triad knows that Big D of Wo Luen Shing is powerful."
"What I'm confused about is, what good is it if someone of Chui Gei's caliber becomes the Dragon Head?"
"Elections require money, but the prerequisite is that the candidate must have strength. If he has no strength, even if he becomes the Chairman, who will listen to him?"
"Anyway, in other Triads, no one would elect someone like Chui Gei."
Liang Kun looked at the unconvinced Big D and retorted,
"Will anyone listen to orders from someone like Chui Gei after he's elected?"
Big D said bluntly:
"No!"
Liang Kun laughed:
"So, even if he gets elected, his words will be meaningless."
"If that's the case, what's the point of such a Dragon Head, even if you get him elected?"
"Since others can ignore Chui Gei, they can certainly ignore you too."
Big D was stunned.
It seemed to make sense.
After a long moment of silence, he argued defensively:
"That's different. If I were elected, I'd have the most power, and I'd still be the Chairman. If anyone didn't listen to me, I'd beat him!"
Liang Kun shook his head, not wanting to argue with Big D.
"This Wo Luen Shing is a bit strange!"
Lin Feng said leisurely:
"How about we make a bet? Chui Gei will definitely be elected."
"Of course, his election isn't because Big D is supporting him from behind."
Big D was confused:
"What do you mean?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"I mean, even if you don't give him two million, as long as Chui Gei runs, he'll still be elected."
Liang Kun's frown deepened:
"Why?"
Lin Feng glanced at Big D:
"Big D, want to bet?"
Big D had the temperament of a firecracker, igniting instantly:
"Without my support, how could Chui Gei be elected?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"If I win the bet, then in the future, when something comes up, you'll have to seriously consider my words."
Big D agreed without a second thought.
Clap.
The two clapped hands, making a gentleman's agreement.
Lin Feng smiled and said:
"Anyway, your Wo Luen Shing election is about to start."
"We'll get the news in a few days."
"I know you're planning to spend a lot of money, but listen to me, you don't need to at all."
"I can guarantee that Chui Gei will be elected one hundred percent."
Big D frowned tightly:
"Without my support, that good-for-nothing Chui Gei will be elected?"
Liang Kun also didn't understand,
"That good-for-nothing, with no power at all, will be elected Chairman of the old Triad, Wo Luen Shing?"
At this moment, the two bosses reached a consensus—Chui Gei was, one hundred percent, a good-for-nothing.
Lin Feng smiled and said:
"The reason you have such a judgment is that you haven't grasped the true nature of the Wo Luen Shing Triad."
"In all other Triads, the Chairman is, nine times out of ten, the Dragon Head."
"Do you confirm this?"
Liang Kun and Big D exchanged glances and nodded in unison.
"If the Chairman can't make decisions, who would bother to compete for that position?"
Snap!
Lin Feng snapped his fingers;
"Sorry, but there are indeed two Triads where the Dragon Head isn't the one in charge."
"Actually, it's one and a half Triads that are like this."
"The one is Wo Luen Shing, and the half is Wo Hing Shing."
"Let's talk about Wo Hing Shing first. Like Wo Luen Shing, they elect a Chairman every two years."
"The result of a two-year election is that, on the surface, the Chairman makes decisions, but if Master Shen doesn't nod, it's basically impossible for the Dragon Head to mobilize the entire Wo Hing Shing."
Liang Kun and Big D exchanged glances, nodding simultaneously.
"Wo Luen Shing is even more interesting."
"Their Dragon Head is practically a joke."
Big D said with a bitter smile:
"Although I want to switch to Hung Hing, I still have to speak fairly about Wo Luen Shing; their elections are not a joke."
Lin Feng sighed:
"Not a joke?"
"Other Triads always elect the strong candidate for Dragon Head, but Wo Luen Shing always elects the weak candidate for Dragon Head."
"Big D, think carefully. In the past twenty years, at least twenty people have run, and among the last ten Chairmen, which one was a powerful Chairman?"
Big D was stunned as if struck by lightning.
It really seemed to be true.
Liang Kun suddenly woke up and looked at Big D with sympathy, which made the latter quite uncomfortable:
"Liang Kun, why are you looking at me like that?"
Liang Kun sighed:
"Haven't you understood Ah Feng's meaning yet?"
Big D truly didn't understand:
"What meaning?"
Liang Kun's sympathetic gaze was almost tangible,
"Ah Feng has already said that Wo Luen Shing's election method is to only elect the weak, not the strong."
"You, Big D, are the most powerful Hall Master in Wo Luen Shing. If you run, no matter who competes with you, they will be the stronger party."
"In other words, even if you run in the next election, you won't be able to win."
Big D was stunned for a long time, then shouted:
"Impossible!"
Liang Kun sighed,
"Ah Feng, please explain it to him properly."
Lin Feng smiled and said:
"Don't you understand why the Wo Luen Shing Council of Elders chooses the weak party?"
"Only the weak party can rely on them and compete with the strong party."
"Why can't your Hall Masters manage their own affairs? It's because the Council of Elders wants to maintain their right to speak."
"Electing the weak and not the strong is the most basic way to maintain balance."