Chapter 97: To Defeat Lord Cao, One Must Use Fire (Part 2)
"This strategy isn't hard to break, but I'm too upright to do it."
"Frank, do you want to give it a try?"
Dashan shook his head repeatedly:
"If you can't break it, my strength is far inferior to yours, so I definitely can't break it."
Chen Taotao smiled, still unhurried,
"Then let's work together to find a way to break this."
Dashan and Fang Ting looked at Chen Taotao and immediately regained their confidence.
The three came to their exclusive VIP room, but unexpectedly, bad news arrived again.
Many members of the team submitted their resignation letters.
Chen Taotao hadn't said anything yet, but Dashan couldn't hold back:
"The team is facing difficulties now, and you're just going to quit like that?"
"Why didn't you quit when Tao Tao was helping you win money?"
The crowd showed no guilt, and someone retorted,
"The stock market has always been a game where the winner takes all. A person's luck is limited, and Tao Tao's luck has clearly run out."
"Our careers are still long, and we naturally don't want our resumes to be stained with this blemish."
Dashan was furious, but Chen Taotao stopped him,
"After all, we've worked together. Let's part ways amicably."
So, in the large office, only Chen Taotao and Dashan (Frank), who had followed him the longest, remained, along with Fang Ting, who had joined the team most recently.
Chen Taotao smiled:
"Now we really are in trouble!"
Dashan looked at Chen Taotao with admiration,
"It's come to this, and you can still smile?"
Chen Taotao said casually:
"What else can I do if I don't smile? Cry?"
"Smiling is one day, crying is also one day. Smiling is always better than crying."
"Come on, let's see how to break this 'Iron Chain Across the River' after all."
Having said that, he was already sitting in front of the computer.
Dashan cheered up and also plunged into work.
Fang Ting hesitated to speak, but finally prepared coffee for both of them.
The morning finally passed.
Crack!
Chen Taotao slammed the computer desk:
"'Iron Chain Across the River,' linked holdings, can indeed resist acquisitions to the greatest extent."
"However, there's a prerequisite: Chan Man-yin's financial resources must be able to sustain it."
"According to our preliminary investigation, Chan Man-yin doesn't have such vast financial resources."
"Which means..."
"Among these seven stocks, there must be one empty stock. As long as we find this empty stock, the 'Iron Chain Across the River' will collapse without a fight!"
Chen Taotao's face showed visible joy.
Dashan gave a wry smile:
"Tao Tao, your analysis is good."
"But have you considered that we don't know which of these seven stocks is Chan Man-yin's Achilles' heel?"
"In other words, to find it, we need to eliminate them one by one."
"This requires huge capital costs."
"However, the bank has already cut off our supply line. With the funds we have, we no longer have enough power to probe which stock is Chan Man-yin's Achilles' heel."
Chen Taotao froze, the joyful smile gone from his face.
He clenched his fists, full of determination,
"There's a way, there must be a way!"
"money isn't only found in banks."
Dashan sighed:
"Let's each go and think of a solution."
After speaking, he felt very depressed and went outside for a smoke.
Fang Ting finally spoke:
"Tao Tao, are you thinking of borrowing from loan sharks?"
Chen Taotao paused, then asked:
"How did you know?"
"Loan sharks in Taiwan are very developed; the daily interest for ten thousand hong kong dollars is only one hundred and fifty."
"As long as the funds are in place, I can go straight to the heart of the matter and uncover Chan Man-yin's Achilles' heel."
"I can afford one hundred and fifty hong kong dollars in daily interest."
The Vice President of Wanguo Bank's investment department had the right to say this; his annual salary was considerable, and his commission was even more so.
Chen Taotao had a gambling streak in his bones, known as the King of All-Ins.
Whatever he decided, he dared to go all-in, which was backed by his absolute trust in himself.
Fang Ting brewed him another cup of coffee:
"Do you still remember Lin Feng, who visited yesterday?"
Chen Taotao sighed:
"Mr. Lin is indeed an extraordinary person; he was right."
"No wonder Youwei Group's investments are always successful."
Fang Ting said seriously:
"I called him yesterday."
Chen Taotao was stunned again:
"You don't think highly of me either?"
Fang Ting explained:
"You don't understand Lin Feng, but anything he's ever said has come true."
"Yesterday, he told me that he thinks highly of you and wants to invite you to work for him."
"He chose you, and you also have to choose your subordinates..."
Chen Taotao looked at Fang Ting in disbelief:
"You mean, Mr. Lin even predicted the team's resignation wave this morning?"
Fang Ting nodded:
"Yes, he also predicted that you would want to borrow from loan sharks."
"Don't forget what he said: he doesn't want you to go down the wrong path."
Chen Taotao's face was full of sneers:
"That statement would be believable coming from someone else, but isn't Mr. Lin the Hung Hing Causeway Bay hall master?"
Fang Ting then told Chen Taotao another piece of news that left him dumbfounded:
"That's right, Mr. Lin is indeed the Hung Hing Causeway Bay hall master. This is a piece of news that no one in Hong Kong doesn't know."
"However, did you know that Mr. Lin's Police Force file is as clean as a blank sheet of paper?"
Chen Taotao suddenly turned his head:
"Impossible!"
Fang Ting offered a suggestion,
"I think the first thing you should do now is call Mr. Lin."
Chen Taotao hesitated for a while, but finally pulled Lin Feng's business card from his pocket and called:
"Mr. Lin, this is Chen Taotao."
Lin Feng smiled:
"Bring your people to my house."
"Fang Ting knows the way."
Chen Taotao suddenly relaxed. Actually, he didn't really want to make this call, as it meant his complete defeat in the contest with Lin Feng.
Their experiences were similar, both striving for the same goal.
Lin Feng exacted his revenge cleanly and swiftly, while Chen Taotao was stuck in stagnation.
A man's self-esteem can sometimes be terribly strong; he always wants to compete in every aspect.
Chen Taotao's self-esteem was both strong and magnanimous. Since he had made the call and admitted his failure, he could accept it calmly.
So, he called Dashan, and guided by Fang Ting, they arrived at Victoria Peak.
Dashan was surprised:
"Are we going to visit some important figure?"
Those who can live on Victoria Peak must be highly accomplished individuals in various industries.
Chen Taotao smiled:
"The big boss of Youwei Group, wouldn't you say he's an important figure?"
Dashan's mouth formed an O shape.
Lok Tin-hung led them in, and Fang Ting suddenly noticed something amiss:
"Huizhen isn't here?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"Huizhen is a career woman. You know your good friend's personality, don't you?"
Fang Ting felt a little disappointed and a little happy.
Lin Feng guided them to sit down, and Lok Tin-hung served tea:
"Chan Man-yin is an old fox in the stock market. The stock market was originally for financing, but he used it as a tool for accumulating wealth."
"His moniker'Stock Demon' has caused many people in the Hong Kong stock market to complain."
"However, his skill is very high, and there is currently no Fong Chun-San or Yip Tin in the Hong Kong stock market to restrain him."
"Therefore, he remains at large."
Chen Taotao sighed:
"Mr. Lin knows Chan Man-yin very well."
Lin Feng smiled and glanced at Fang Ting:
"I only started paying attention to the stock market because of senior Fong Chun-San."
Chen Taotao looked at Fang Ting in surprise, who showed no expression at all.
Lin Feng continued:
"You are certain that Chan Man-yin's accounts are unclear and you want to investigate them."
"However, there's a problem here: accounts are a private matter. To audit them, you must at least gain ownership of one of Chan Man-yin's seven companies... meaning you must become the chairman of the board of one of them."
Chen Taotao was very confident in his judgment:
"That's right, Chan Man-yin's character is already an open secret."
"I'm certain that auditing any one of these seven companies would be enough to get him out."
"So I set my sights on Wanguang International, but I didn't expect Chan Man-yin to have already guarded against this move, stubbornly employing the strategy of linked holdings, 'Iron Chain Across the River.'"
"I suffered a great loss, but I am even more convinced that as long as I acquire any one of Chan Man-yin's companies, he will definitely be out."
What good person cross-holds his own companies?
Aren't they afraid of unclear responsibilities and mutual drag?
Lin Feng asked with interest:
"So you mean you've already found the weakness in Chan Man-yin's move?"
Chen Taotao was full of confidence:
"Yes, I've calculated it. The linked holdings move is indeed powerful, but with Chan Man-yin's financial resources, he absolutely cannot control the stocks of these seven companies."
"One of them must be a shell company."
"If I can just find that shell company, that will be Chan Man-yin's Achilles' heel."
Lin Feng was silent for a good while.
Chen Taotao's confident expression also receded; he could feel that Mr. Lin seemed a bit disappointed in him?
Was this a delusion?
Lin Feng sighed:
"Let's assume you're right for now. Then I ask you, how much capital do you need to take down Chan Man-yin?"
Chen Taotao thought for a moment and said:
"The number of shares Chan Man-yin controls is 400 million. I think about 200 million will be enough."
After speaking, he looked at Lin Feng with anticipation.
"According to your method, I'd probably need to prepare 400 million for you. If Chan Man-yin temporarily borrows more funds, I'd have to prepare 800 million for you." Lin Feng unhesitatingly rejected Chen Taotao's suggestion.
Fang Ting was startled:
"Does it need that much?"
Lin Feng sighed, but wasn't too disappointed.
"You are a talented individual, but your upright character makes it normal for you not to think of a solution."
Chen Taotao was silent for a good while before earnestly asking for guidance:
"May I ask, Mr. Lin, if it were you, how would you handle it?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"I plan to lay out a strategy in the stock market, so I need a reliable subordinate."
"Being upright is both your weakness and your strength."
"I will give you maximum authority and normally won't interfere with your actions, but when I issue a command, you must obey unconditionally."
"Don't worry, your base annual salary will be much higher than in the same industry."
"Tao Tao, I will give you a million annual salary, with commissions calculated separately."
Chen Taotao gritted his teeth and said:
"I'll go resign immediately!"
Lin Feng laughed heartily:
"Straightforward!"
Chen Taotao eagerly asked:
"Then how do we break this move?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"Seven stocks cross-holding, linked together, in 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms,' this is the Iron Chain Across the River."
"It looks impregnable, yet both Zhou Gongjin and Zhuge Kongming, by coincidence, wrote the character 'fire' on their palms."
"To defeat Lord Cao, fire must be used."
"The rest should be simple, right?"
Chen Taotao said without hesitation:
"Zhuge Liang used his magic to borrow the east wind, the Eastern Wu warships used fire attacks, and the Iron Chain Across the River collapsed without being attacked."
At this point, Chen Taotao seemed to have thought of something, but the inspiration was elusive.
Lin Feng didn't disturb him, only beckoned Dashan and Fang Ting to drink tea.
After a long while, Chen Taotao still shook his head and said bitterly:
"I think I almost understand the boss's line of thought, just missing that tiny bit."
Lin Feng chuckled:
"Why don't you think about it carefully?"
Chen Taotao smiled, very uninhibitedly:
"I've already admitted defeat, why should I care about false fame?"
"You are my boss, so it's normal for you to be more brilliant than me."
Lin Feng shrugged:
"You're overthinking it."
"When the Eastern Wu navy used fire attacks, did they also deliberately burn all the ships?"
Boom!
Chen Taotao's mind cleared, and he exclaimed:
"That's right!"
"I really was overthinking it. The Iron Chain Across the River has such a grand name, looking indestructible, but in reality, where is the need for such trouble?"
"Just pick any one of Chan Man-yin's seven stocks and short it to the bottom."
"The seven stocks are linked, seemingly none of them are empty, but in reality, precisely because Chan Man-yin doesn't have enough financial resources, every single stock is empty!"
"This guy is truly worthy of being called a stock demon, incredibly skilled at manipulating people's hearts!"
Dashan and Fang Ting looked at each other, surprised by Chan Man-yin's scheme, and even more by Lin Feng's foresight.
Lin Feng quickly wrote out two checks:
"Here's 200 million."
"I think that should be enough!"
Chen Taotao was full of confidence:
"Boss, please rest assured, 200 million is more than enough!"
None of Chan Man-yin's listed companies were worth 100 million, so no matter how much money he had, he couldn't protect them.
Not to mention, this guy also used a tactic similar to the Empty Fort Strategy.
Lin Feng suddenly said to Fang Ting:
"You haven't been here in a long time, and my home has changed quite a bit. Take this friend to look around."
"Tin Hung, take Miss Fang and them to look around."
Everyone knew that Lin Feng wanted to speak with Chen Taotao alone, so they quickly left.
Lin Feng said to Chen Taotao:
"I believe you've heard about my reputation in Hong Kong."
Chen Taotao honestly said:
"Yes, there are too many rumors, and I don't know what's true or false."
Lin Feng smiled slightly:
"Most of them are probably true. Any rumor that manages to spread is basically true."
Chen Taotao was speechless for a moment.
"My identity is very complex, with so many titles that even I don't clearly understand them."
"But one thing is certain, I always conduct business in compliance with laws and regulations."
Chen Taotao's mouth dropped open:
"Fang Ting said that your police file, boss, is as clean as a blank sheet of paper… is that actually true?"
Lin Feng smiled slightly:
"Of course it's true."
"I came from the Triad, so naturally, I know who the biggest Triad in Hong Kong is."
"If I want to live well within this big Triad, it's essential to abide by the rules it sets."
Chen Taotao couldn't help but ask:
"Mr. Lin, then you're still involved with Hung Hing?"
Lin Feng pouted:
"That's just a gray area. Is there any law in Hong Kong that states participating in the Hung Society is illegal?"
"Please, it's participating in illegal Triad activities that's against the law."
Chen Taotao was speechless.
Lin Feng said bluntly:
"I don't particularly appreciate pure financial operations, unless, of course, it involves a stock market crash or targeting specific companies."
Chen Taotao couldn't help but say:
"Boss, it seems you have some prejudice against financiers?"
Lin Feng shook his head slightly:
"No, no, no, I don't have prejudice, I simply dislike them very much."
"Through stock market and other financial operations, financiers can easily accumulate large sums of money, but honestly, if an entrepreneur and a financier of the same market value stand together, who has higher status?"
Chen Taotao pursed his lips and said:
"The entrepreneur."
Lin Feng then said:
"If these two people came into conflict, who would have the upper hand?"
Chen Taotao thought for a moment and said:
"The entrepreneur would have the upper hand. If the two had a mortal enmity, perhaps the financier might gain the upper hand through financial operations, but he probably wouldn't live long either."
Lin Feng clapped his hands and said:
"It's good that you understand!"
"My financial strategy is to acquire physical businesses gradually."
"This kind of vulture-like acquisition is actually very similar to Triad behavior."
"Of course, I don't need those broken-down companies; what I want is quality capital."
"Those 200 million and Chan Man-yin's company will be the initial capital for your financial institution. I don't care how you play it; just let me know when you need support."
"I will give you maximum support."
Chen Taotao couldn't help but ask:
"Boss, how much money can you provide?"
Lin Feng was surprised:
"Is there anything you want to acquire?"
Chen Taotao quickly said:
"I just want to boost my confidence a little."
Lin Feng waved his hand:
"One billion hong kong dollars can be taken out at any time."
Chen Taotao was immediately struck, realizing that the gap between them was that large?
Lin Feng smiled:
"That's all I need to explain. You can handle the rest."
Chen Taotao proactively showed his loyalty:
"Boss, do you need to send someone to my place…"
Lin Feng shook his head:
"No, that's not necessary. I know your character."
"However, a third-party company will be stationed there."
"You should understand that this is not a sign of distrust towards you."
Chen Taotao nodded repeatedly:
"I understand."
This was purely a technical measure, not directed at individuals, but simply a preventative measure.
After discussing business, the two chatted casually, and to their surprise, they found their values to be remarkably consistent, feeling as if they had met too late.
When Fang Ting, Frank, and Lok Tin-hung returned, the three were stunned to see the two still deep in conversation.
Could such a big change happen in such a short time?
Chen Taotao bid farewell contentedly. Lin Feng saw them off, and specifically said to Fang Ting:
"I really like eating crabs. I'll invite you to eat together then."
Fang Ting's body trembled, and she finally said:
"Thank you."
Chen Taotao was at a loss, his intuition telling him that Fang Ting probably also had a tragic story.
***
Chapter 98 Lin Feng's Deterrence (Part 1)
Chen Taotao and the two others returned to their exclusive VIP room, and Frank exclaimed,
"In just one day, there have been such changes."
Chen Taotao smiled,
"It's like sifting sand in a big wave."
"The market is closed today, so I'll resign from the bank."
Frank shrugged his shoulders:
"Take me with you."
Fang Ting explained,
"Mr. Lin said that he believes Tao Tao is a talent, but he will also let Tao Tao choose his own team."
"No one's journey is always smooth; encountering difficulties is normal."
"However, we don't accept those who only want to share wealth but not hardships."
Frank gloated:
"The guys who resigned this morning fantasized about getting a good resume, but our counterattack made their resumes even worse."
"Heh, it seems I, Frank, have good foresight."
Fang Ting couldn't help but say,
"Frank, I suggest that when you introduce yourself to others, you use the name Dashan."
Frank was startled:
"Why?"
Fang Ting shrugged her shoulders:
"This is Hong Kong. The boss really dislikes people mixing Chinese and English in every other sentence."
Dashan immediately said,
"If anyone dares to call me Frank, I'll get angry with them."
Chen Taotao smiled.
Dashan stretched contentedly:
"I need a good night's sleep tonight. There's a good show tomorrow."
He bid farewell to the two.
Chen Taotao asked Fang Ting:
"Is there something I don't know?"
Fang Ting hesitated for a moment but eventually shook her head:
"Sorry, that's my private matter."
Chen Taotao sighed:
"I don't mean to pry into your private life; I just... noticed something was off with you."
Fang Ting smiled:
"Perhaps one day, I'll tell you my story. Well, I should head back too."
Chen Taotao politely wished her good night.
A warm man is always a backup.
On the other side, Lok Tin-hung brought two people.
"Boss, these two were introduced by Xiao Fu."
"They said they're temporary bodyguards for the boss."
Lin Feng said to Lok Tin-hung:
"Look at Xiao Fu's efficiency, then look at yours. The difference is like heaven and earth."
Lok Tin-hung was quite unconvinced:
"I haven't been with the boss for long, have I?"
Lin Feng observed the two men. They were tall and upright, standing like pines and sitting like bells, with a unique demeanor in every movement.
They had indeed been on the battlefield.
One of them introduced himself:
"Boss, we were introduced by Xiao Fu. I'm Wang Jianjun, and this is my younger brother, Wang Jianguo."
Lin Feng raised an eyebrow:
"Are you biological brothers?"
Wang Jianjun smiled and shook his head:
"That's not it. It's just a coincidence that our surname is Wang."
Zhang, Wang, Li, Zhao, Liu are everywhere.
In that era, names like Jian Jun, Jianguo, Weidong, and Weiguo were too common, full of a sense of the times.
Lin Feng looked at Wang Jianjun, feeling a bit familiar. His heart stirred, and he asked:
"Compared to Xiao Fu's skills, who among you is more formidable?"
Wang Jianguo shook his head directly:
"I can't compare to Brother Fu, but my older brother can."
Lok Tin-hung shouted:
"Liar!"
Wang Jianguo was anxious:
"We don't lie."
Lin Feng said delightedly:
"Jian Jun, give this kid a good lesson. This guy always wants to be the best in the world."
After thinking for a moment, he added,
"Show your true skills; don't let Tin Hung look down on you. This kid only judges people by their fighting prowess."
Lok Tin-hung was stunned:
"Boss, do you really think just anyone can beat me?"
Lin Feng chuckled:
"Jian Jun, see? This kid is still unconvinced!"
Lok Tin-hung was genuinely unconvinced. Why are there so many masters in the world?
Why is everyone stronger than him?
He was not convinced!
Lok Tin-hung said loudly:
"If he can beat me, I'll call him 'Brother'."
In contrast, Wang Jianjun was composed. He hesitated for a moment and then asked:
"Boss, do we really have to fight?"
Lin Feng said seriously:
"Xiao Fu has already told you what to do here. I need to know your abilities to assign you positions."
"If you have skills, don't hide them. Just show them off openly."
Wang Jianjun immediately said:
"Understood!"
"Brother Tin Hung, watch out!"
Wang Jianjun was steady, but his movements were not.
Lok Tin-hung only felt a blur before his eyes, and Wang Jianjun was already in front of him, a pair of fists heading straight for his temples.
His fighting style was truly fierce.
Lok Tin-hung parried and dodged, becoming more and more alarmed. This guy had no superfluous moves; every single one targeted a vital spot.
Temples, three fen below the nose, throat, Danzhong, groin, various joints... not a single punch or kick was gentle.
The two exchanged more than ten blows, then, bang!
Wang Jianjun had held back after all. He kicked Lok Tin-hung's arm, sending him flying a long distance.
Lok Tin-hung roared:
"I'm not convinced! Let's compare weapons."
Wang Jianjun hadn't spoken yet when Lin Feng interrupted his shouting:
"No, Jian Jun's weapon is too dangerous. It shouldn't be used unless it's a life-and-death enemy."
Lok Tin-hung stiffened his neck and said:
"Could it be more dangerous than my sword?"
Lin Feng said to Wang Jianjun:
"Show him your weapon."
Wang Jianjun pulled out a weapon with a backhand, and Lok Tin-hung immediately fell silent.
That was... a triangular bayonet!
This thing was a true killing machine. Although its structure was simple, it was even easier to use.
Just stab it into someone, no need to aim for a vital spot, especially since it causes rotating damage. Just one wound, and even an immortal would be hard-pressed to save them.
Those who dared to use such a weapon were all masters of close combat.
Lok Tin-hung was speechless. The Blue-haired Kid, however, was willing to admit his defeat:
"Brother Jun!"
Wang Jianjun quickly said he wouldn't dare.
Lok Tin-hung suddenly became excited:
"Brother Jun, can I challenge you every month?"
Wang Jianjun had a head full of question marks.
Lin Feng smiled:
"Tin Hung's ambition is to be the best in the world."
"Before, when Xiao Fu was here, he could challenge Xiao Fu three times a month. He was determined to surpass Xiao Fu."
Wang Jianjun said seriously:
"Your body hasn't fully developed yet; you need to take care of it first."
"Once your body is well, your strength, technique, and movements will naturally improve. You can't rush it."
Lok Tin-hung deflated:
"Brother Fu told me the same thing."
Lin Feng ignored Lok Tin-hung and said to the two:
"Until Xiao Fu returns, you two will be the supervisors of my Hung Hing Security Company."
"Your monthly salary will be the same as Xiao Fu's, two hundred thousand."
The Wang Jianjun brothers were shocked:
"That much?"
Lin Feng said bluntly:
"It's not that much, after all, you were introduced by Xiao Fu."
"In a couple of days, you'll be issued gun licenses, and then you'll also need to take people to the Flying Tigers for a period of training."
"We do legitimate security work, and sometimes it can be very dangerous."
"Of course, there will be additional rewards when you go on missions."
"The company will have dedicated dormitories. The conditions aren't that great; two people will share one unit."
"Are these conditions acceptable?"
The two brothers nodded in unison. Only a fool would refuse such generous terms.
Lin Feng smiled:
"During this time, you'll follow Tin Hung."
"Let him introduce you to what you'll be doing in the future."
"Tin Hung is young and doesn't understand some things. If you're unclear, you can ask me."
"Until your team members are all here, you can directly live with Tin Hung in Xiao Fu's villa."
"You must work hard and earn a large villa for yourselves soon."
Wang Jianguo asked cautiously:
"Isn't two hundred thousand enough to buy a large villa?"
Lin Feng laughed heartily:
"Two hundred thousand can build a large villa in your Mainland, but this is Hong Kong, a place where every inch of land is precious."
"You have to work harder!"
The Wang Jianjun brothers thanked him profusely and left with Lok Tin-hung.
Lin Feng clenched his fist slightly. It was indeed that Wang Jianjun. Not bad, truly not bad!
With Wang Jianjun leading, many things should be easier to handle.
However, was Wong Bing-Yiu's action a bit too slow?
Just as he was thinking of Wong Bing-Yiu, the phone rang. This guy really couldn't be talked about without appearing:
"Mr. Lin, I'm sorry, things at the Police Station are too busy."
"I've already prepared gun licenses for you. Currently, there are seven, and you can process them at any time."
"However, you should also know that the records of the gun holders must be clean."
Lin Feng smiled:
"No problem, I'll send two people over tomorrow first."
Wong Bing-Yiu readily agreed. He suddenly asked cautiously:
"Mr. Lin, you're well-informed. Have you heard any rumors in the underworld?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"Given how diligently you've helped me, I'll tell you a piece of news as a thank you."
Wong Bing-Yiu wanted to ask something, but in the end, he didn't.
During the Police Station Open Day, some mischievous rascals from an international school snuck into someone's office and saw a 'gun of love' conspicuously placed on the desk.
This guy, as if he had found a treasure, casually put it into his backpack.
Wong Bing-Yiu exclaimed in surprise:
"You actually know about my 'gun of love'?
That gun has been with me for thirty years; it has never killed anyone and can't be used now. I only use it to scratch an itch.
If I used anything else to scratch an itch, I'd always feel uncomfortable.
However, even though the gun is unusable, a police officer losing a gun creates too much negative publicity for our Police Station, not to mention it was my gun that was lost.
I wonder which little rascal from the international school stole it?
I'll go find him and have a good talk right now."
Lin Feng scoffed:
"The family connections of international school students are complex; they are either rich or powerful. If you had a way to bring those kids over, why would you be asking me?"
Wong Bing-Yiu chuckled awkwardly, but his skin was thick, so he quickly asked:
"Where is my 'gun of love'?"
Lin Feng said directly:
"The little rascal who took your gun has connections with the ruffians around the international school. That guy's name is Dai Fei."
"A word of caution: this guy is involved in arms dealing."
"If you want to make a move, you'll have to be quick and take precautions to avoid injuring bystanders."
Wong Bing-Yiu cursed under his breath:
"Anyone dares to call himself Dai Fei!"
"I must take him down!"
"Thank you, Mr. Lin. I'll treat you to tea another day."
Lin Feng chuckled:
"What, do you want to invite me into the Police Force?"
Wong Bing-Yiu awkwardly hung up the phone.
Just as Lin Feng picked up a book, Liang Kun's call came in again:
"Ah Feng, tomorrow you should host a banquet to celebrate becoming the Causeway Bay Hall Master."
Lin Feng quickly said:
"Okay, but it has to be in the afternoon."
Liang Kun rolled his eyes hard:
"Can't you wake up early in the morning?"
Lin Feng snorted coldly:
"Whose fault is that?"
"Didn't you lead me astray?"
"I've been nocturnal since I was so young; I simply can't get up before noon."
Liang Kun was speechless:
"Alright, alright, then it'll be in the afternoon. How about Arrogance Restaurant?"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"You handle it."
Liang Kun cursed:
"Are you the Hall Master or am I the Hall Master?"
Lin Feng played the rogue:
"You're my boss, so what's wrong with helping me arrange it?"
Liang Kun could only compromise, grumbling:
"I must have owed you in my past life."
"However, be prepared for tomorrow; you might face the Police Force's 'killing the awe stick'."
Lin Feng said angrily:
"Who dares!"
Liang Kun quickly explained to him:
"The Police Force isn't targeting you alone; it's targeting all Triad Hall Masters."
"For a large Triad like Hung Hing, once someone becomes a Hall Master, they have to go to jail for twenty-four hours. This is called 'killing the awe stick'."
"It means that no matter how glorious we Triad Hall Masters are, we still have to listen to them."
"When we see the police, we have to honestly bow our heads."
Lin Feng was very unwilling:
"I haven't broken the law, why should they arrest me?"
Liang Kun was exasperated:
"You're already the Hung Hing Causeway Bay Hall Master; if they don't arrest you, who will they arrest?"
"Tomorrow, not only you, but Greyhound and Dai Fei will also go through this process."
Lin Feng gave a cold laugh:
"Let's see who dares to make a move tomorrow."
Liang Kun almost smashed his phone; he was really afraid that Lin Feng would get stubborn and refuse to back down.
Sometimes he just couldn't understand why, even though they were all in the underworld, Lin Feng's way of thinking was different from others'.
He had watched him grow up, after all?
Liang Kun was speechless and could only quickly arrange for people to do preliminary work, so that there wouldn't be huge complications if they really had to pull people in tomorrow.
As for the police arresting people, that was normal.
Among the Hung Hing Twelve Hall Masters, besides the newly promoted Lin Feng and Greyhound, who among them hadn't been 'invited' by the police when they became a Hall Master?
In a large Triad like Hung Hing, it was inherently an amplifier.
For example, the incident with Xiao B was a big deal that shook the underworld when it happened in Hung Hing, but what about in other second-rate Triads?
Heh, how many people don't die in the underworld every day?
It was just a normal thing!
It was exactly like that double standard.
Liang Kun thought for a moment and decided to invite Chiang Tin-Sung over tomorrow. Firstly, it would represent the company's Pay attention to of Lin Feng, and secondly, if necessary, Chiang Tin-Sung could put appropriate pressure on Lin Feng to prevent that kid from being stubborn.
It took him a long time to get it all sorted out.
Liang Kun relaxed, pulled out a cigar, lit it, and grumbled:
"I really must have owed him in my past life."
Chicken said:
"Boss, I think Brother Feng's Security Company looks pretty good. Should we talk to Brother Feng and follow suit?"
Liang Kun was startled:
"You think that Security Company has potential?"
Chicken's spirits lifted:
"It has potential, huge potential!"
"Turning illegal into legal, no one can find fault with it. Brother Feng truly is Brother Feng, he's full of ideas!"
Once he started talking, Chicken was unstoppable.
After he had recounted everything he knew, Chicken's face was flushed:
"Boss, Brother Feng is a genius."
"This way, although we're still collecting protection fees, our relationship with the merchants has eased a lot."
"In fact, this isn't even called protection fees anymore; these are fees for an employment contract. Neither the Police Force nor the ICAC will find fault with us."
Liang Kun laughed and cursed:
"That kid still has the most clever ideas."
Chicken rubbed his fists together:
"Boss, should we set one up in Mong Kok too?"
Liang Kun shook his head:
"Set one up?"
"No need!"
Chicken didn't understand this decision:
"Why?"
Liang Kun sighed:
"Ah Feng's path is different from ours. Our files at the Police Force are probably a foot thick, aren't they?"
Chicken gave a wry smile:
"Perhaps even more."
Liang Kun shrugged:
"Can people like us get security qualifications?"
Chicken's face immediately fell:
"It seems quite difficult."
Liang Kun cursed loudly:
"It's already so much trouble for us to apply for a liquor license, let alone applying for a security qualification."
"This thing is really good."
"The problem is we can't make it work!"
"Once Ah Feng has sorted out Mong Kok, we can just get people directly from him."
Chicken gave a thumbs up and said:
"Boss, you're still the best."
Liang Kun showed no pride at all; instead, he sighed:
"After spending so much time with Lin Feng, shouldn't I already know all these things?"
"There's nothing to be proud of."
"On the contrary, there's even some frustration."
Chicken didn't understand this:
"Why do you say that?"
Liang Kun gave a wry smile:
"Look at Ah Feng's investment strategies. He doesn't hide anything from us; he tells you all the key points and essentials clearly, but can you learn them?"
Chicken reacted, shaking his head sharply.
He could learn it.
These things weren't difficult, but learning them didn't mean he could replicate them.
You had to have the ability.
It wasn't that Liang Kun didn't have talented people under him, but his files at the Police Force wouldn't even fit in one drawer, so getting security qualifications approved was simply impossible.
Thinking of this, Chicken lightly slapped his own face:
"Sorry, Boss, I took it for granted."
Liang Kun shook his head:
"You've already done well."
"At least you're thinking about doing a good job with our Mong Kok branch."
Chicken scratched his head:
"Isn't that what I'm supposed to do?"
Liang Kun nodded slightly, then suddenly asked:
"Xiao B and Chan Ho-Nam were both killed by Tung Sing Yiu Yeung. Do you have any thoughts on that?"
Chicken paused, then said:
"If Tung Sing Yiu Yeung doesn't provoke me, I won't actively seek him out."
"Brother B's matter was already settled, and Chan Ho-Nam isn't one of us from Hung Hing. I am now a Hung Hing boss, and if I go after him in that capacity, it will bring trouble to Hung Hing."
Liang Kun scoffed:
"Chicken, let me teach you something."
"When you're in the underworld, strength is the most important thing."
"Look, Triads are full of rules everywhere, which is completely different from when we first started out."
"But is this really about rules?"
"Sometimes yes, sometimes no."
"If you're strong enough, you can redefine the rules."
"Who set the current black-and-white agreement? The generation's hero, Lui Lok."
"It's just that now there's no heroic figure like Lui Lok, which is why no one thinks about changing such rules."
Chicken fell silent.