Chapter 101: Today's Intelligence, Different People, Different Fates (Part 2)
Cheers suddenly erupted in the hall.
"Chen Taotao actually won? Who would believe this is real?"
"Chan Man-yin is truly an old fox. Everyone thought one of his stocks was empty, but no one expected all of them to be empty. How did he dare?"
"Chan Man-yin deserved to lose; that guy should have been out of the game a long time ago, he harmed so many people!"
"From today onwards, no one in the stock market will not know the name Chen Taotao!"
Chan Man-yin was led away by the bailiffs.
Tao Tao looked a bit downcast; revenge wasn't as satisfying as he had imagined.
Dashan didn't notice Tao Tao's expression and cheerfully said:
"I think we should reapply for a dedicated VIP room."
Tao Tao smiled:
"Of course!"
Dashan happily went off.
Fang Ting noticed Tao Tao's discomfort and said to him:
"Revenge doesn't feel good, does it?"
Tao Tao thought for a while before saying:
"It's not very pleasant."
Fang Ting reminded him:
"Perhaps you should go and talk to Mr. Lin."
Tao Tao smiled:
"Should I call him now?"
Fang Ting quickly stopped him:
"No, he'll curse you to death if you call him now."
Tao Tao was surprised:
"Does Mr. Lin have something on today?"
Fang Ting shook her head:
"I don't know if Mr. Lin has anything on today, but at this time, he definitely won't be awake."
"Mr. Lin never gets up before noon."
Tao Tao asked in surprise:
"Why?"
Fang Ting explained:
"Mr. Lin developed this habit since he was young, and it's been going on for over ten years; he can't change it."
Tao Tao then understood.
In this situation, once a habit is formed, it's incredibly difficult to change.
Fang Ting smiled and said:
"Mr. Chen, you are now our true leader. Have you thought about a name for our fund?"
Tao Tao thought seriously for a moment and came up with a name:
"Always victorious, let's call it Baisheng Fund."
Fang Ting stuck out her tongue:
"It sounds a bit too aggressive."
Tao Tao slightly agreed:
"The stock market has always been a zero-sum game, so it's naturally a bit more aggressive."
He was the dedicated person in charge of the fund, and its name would be Baisheng Fund.
Dashan had finished setting up the dedicated VIP room, and Tao Tao waved his hand, signaling for a celebratory meal.
As the three of them left, they suddenly saw several police vans rushing past.
Dashan, sharp-eyed, said:
"They're full of people."
Tao Tao smiled:
"It's good that police vans are out and about; it means Hong Kong's public order is good."
Dashan thought so too.
Fang Ting, however, secretly shook her head—Hong Kong's public order is good? That's a rumor!
The three of them had no idea that inside those police vans were Greyhound, the new Hall Master of Hung Hing, and Dai Fei, the person in charge of the Macau casino.
The two of them completely ignored the police guarding them and chatted in the car.
Greyhound said:
"Every time I see a new Hall Master take office, a police van always comes to pick people up, and I'm very envious."
Dai Fei rolled his eyes:
"What's there to envy about that?"
Greyhound was very serious:
"It's police certification!"
"It proves that from today onwards, you are a true big shot!"
Dai Fei thought for a moment:
"You're right!"
"If that's the case, will Lin Feng also be taken in later?"
Greyhound smiled and nodded:
"Definitely. All Triad Hall Masters have to go through this."
Lin Feng woke up as usual.
Lok Tin-hung had already brought the Wang brothers to his home and was waiting for him.
Lin Feng leisurely finished washing up and was about to eat breakfast when the Blue-haired Kid urgently said:
"Boss, don't delay."
"Brother Kun has called several times, telling us to hurry to Arrogance Restaurant."
"All Twelve Hall Masters of Hung Hing have gone."
Lin Feng sneered:
"I don't believe it!"
Lok Tin-hung was stunned.
"What's there not to believe?"
Lin Feng slowly said:
"You said all the Hall Masters went; I don't believe it."
"Greyhound and Dai Fei are definitely not there."
Lok Tin-hung was slightly taken aback:
"It seems so."
"Brother Kun didn't say they were there."
Lin Feng said bluntly:
"That's because they are also hosting banquets today. If nothing unexpected happens, they've been taken away by the police."
Lok Tin-hung was shocked:
"The police arrested people in public?"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"Normal."
"Hung Hing is a famous Triad on the streets."
"The Twelve Hall Masters of Hung Hing are the Twelve Spokespersons, possessing considerable influence."
"To better deal with them, the police generally arrest people at their celebrations."
Lok Tin-hung frowned:
"So, the police will also arrest Boss?"
Lin Feng rolled his eyes:
"No!"
Lok Tin-hung asked, puzzled:
"Isn't this a tradition of the Police Force?"
Lin Feng sighed:
"Tin Hung, you have a lot to learn."
"Let me tell you something, people are different."
"What happens to them may not necessarily happen to me."
"Just like the difference between you and Xiao Fu."
The Blue-haired Kid opened his mouth, feeling that the boss was scolding someone, but he had no evidence.
Lin Feng clapped his hands:
"Brother Kun has given orders, so we can't keep them waiting too long."
"Jianguo, get the car ready, let's go to Arrogance Restaurant!"
So, everyone got into the car and headed straight for Arrogance Restaurant in Tsuen Wan.
However, upon arriving, Wang Jianjun frowned slightly:
"Boss, there are quite a lot of people."
Lin Feng looked out. There were many subordinates, like street-clearing tigers, and ordinary guests dared not approach.
"It's fine, they're all here for the celebration."
"These are all bodyguards for their respective bosses."
Wang Jianjun was startled:
"So many?"
Lok Tin-hung chuckled:
"Brother Jun, our boss is famous in the underworld, and the Causeway Bay Hall Master isn't an empty title."
Wang Jianjun sighed:
"This is troublesome. The more people there are, the harder security becomes."
Lok Tin-hung exclaimed:
"Brother Jun, you don't know how powerful our boss's skills are; anyway, Brother Fu can't beat him."
Wang Jianjun wasn't surprised at all:
"Brother Fu told me."
"But that's with cold weapons."
"What about firearms?"
Lok Tin-hung scratched his head for a moment.
Lin Feng smiled:
"Any traditional underworld figure who carries a gun can be arrested by the police at any time."
"It's all fourteen years starting, with no upper limit."
"Arrogance Restaurant is full of big shots; no one is that foolish."
Wang Jianjun said firmly:
"If someone tries to assassinate you with a firearm, I'll take the bullet for you."
Lin Feng was slightly startled; it was the first time someone had offered to take a bullet for him.
He gently patted Wang Jianjun's shoulder.
"Jianguo, park the car."
As soon as the car stopped, a parking attendant quickly rushed over, respectfully opening the car door:
"Brother Feng."
"I was sent by Big D. Just give me the car."
Lin Feng nodded slightly:
"Jianguo, give him the keys."
Wang Jianguo naturally obeyed.
Lin Feng casually tossed a roll of money to the parking attendant:
"For good luck."
The attendant was stunned, instinctively knowing the money was no less than ten thousand dollars, and thanked him profusely:
"Thank you, Brother Feng."
Lin Feng paid no attention, striding ahead.
Lok Tin-hung, Wang Jianjun, and Wang Jianguo followed behind.
Chicken was already waiting outside:
"Brother Feng, we've been waiting for you."
"All the other big shots have arrived."
Lin Feng asked in surprise:
"No way, they arrived before me?"
Chicken chuckled:
"Everyone knows your routine, but since they're all Hall Masters from the same hall, they naturally won't say anything."
"They've turned your banquet into a business gathering."
"...Big D and Big Ds Wife have also come, and Szeto Ho-Nam of Causeway Bay and others have also arrived."
Lin Feng was slightly surprised:
"Big D is joining Hung Hing, so I'm not surprised he's here, but Situ's arrival is a bit unexpected."
"Who else?"
Chicken casually said:
"Lam Wai Lok of Jordan, and representatives from Sun Luen Shing, Sun Yee On, and Wo Hing Shing."
Lin Feng complained:
"This is practically turning into a heroes' convention."
"Come on, let's go take a look."
Chicken laughed heartily:
"That just shows how much pull you have, Brother Feng."
He turned his head and saw the Wang Jianjun brothers.
"Brother Feng, who are these two?"
Lok Tin-hung introduced them:
"Wang Jianjun, Brother Jun, Wang Jianguo, Brother Jianguo, these are the supervisors of the Security Company."
"Chicken, Brother Kun's right-hand man."
The two groups introduced themselves, and Chicken was secretly alarmed. Brother Tin Hung seemed to only recognize martial prowess, and for him to call these two 'Brother'...
Lin Feng stepped onto the second-floor hall and immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.
Chiang Tin-Sung saw him at a glance:
"The protagonist is here!"
Lin Feng quickly stepped forward:
"Mr. Chiang, you arrived quite early."
He greeted many of the figures:
"Big D, Big Ds Wife, welcome, welcome."
"Dragon Head Lin, thank you for coming."
"Elder White-Haired Old Man, welcome!"
"Szeto Ho-Nam, we meet again…"
"Mr. Xiang, your Sun Yee On has been developing quite well recently…"
Lin Feng's mouth never stopped. Lok Tin-hung was dumbfounded. Just as he was about to follow Lin Feng, Chicken pulled him aside.
"That's the boss's talking time. What are you going over there for?"
Lok Tin-hung scratched his head:
"Then what should I do?"
Chicken led the three of them to the reception area:
"Now that you three are here, I can report back."
"Almost all the guests who came today gave very large red envelopes."
"This is the guest list, and this is the gift list."
"And these are the red envelopes…"
"Alright, I'm done here."
Lok Tin-hung was astonished:
"No, you're just giving this to us?"
Chicken asked strangely:
"Aren't you Brother Feng's subordinate?"
Lok Tin-hung gritted his teeth:
"Yes!"
"I'll handle this here."
Wang Jianjun proactively took on this responsibility. Social etiquette still requires some experience. Lok Tin-hung was young and ultimately couldn't handle it.
Chicken handed everything over to them but didn't leave completely. Instead, he helped them identify people one by one from the guest list and quietly introduced the guests' relationships with their Triad.
With his help, Wang Jianjun quickly familiarized himself with the names.
"Brother Ji, some of these people are at odds with our Triad, aren't they?"
Chicken's mouth twitched slightly, and he whispered,
"The lower ranks of the Triad naturally fight when they see each other, but the higher ranks are completely different."
He used a euphemism,
"There's more negotiating and less fighting."
Wang Jianjun glanced at him:
"Understood."
Chicken was surprised:
"You really understood?"
Wang Jianjun nodded slightly:
"Understood."
Chicken scratched his head, thinking that Brother Feng's subordinates were indeed different. He himself had only changed his perspective after experiencing the negotiations between Hung Hing and Tung Sing.
He hadn't expected Wang Jianjun to understand so easily.
How could Chicken know about the education Wang Jianjun received?
Big D gave Lin Feng a big hug:
"Ah Feng, thank you."
"My transfer has been decided."
Lin Feng smiled:
"Next month on the sixteenth, right? Brother Kun already told me. Sam Shing Temple will be wide open, and all branches of the Hung Society will gather. It will be very impressive."
Big D beamed with joy:
"Isn't that all thanks to you?"
Lin Feng smiled:
"It's still because you, Big D, have the strength."
The two entered a mode of mutual flattery.
Big Ds Wife smiled:
"Ah Feng, we really have to thank you this time. We received the arcade machines, and they caused a sensation in Tsuen Wan that very day."
Lin Feng waved his hand:
"Once you join Hung Hing, everyone is family."
"My arcade machines also need to be sold."
Big D just smiled.
Arcade machines were a highly profitable product, and there was no need to worry about sales. It was a complete seller's market now, and Lin Feng had the final say.
As long as you bought them, you made money.
Hon Ban and Dinosaur laughed beside Big D:
"I already said it, Ah Feng is the most loyal."
Big D quickly raised a glass to Lin Feng:
"Good brother, no words needed. If anything ever happens, just call me, and I'll be there!"
Lin Feng clinked glasses with him.
Chiang Tin-Sung waved:
"Ah Feng, come here for a moment. Let me introduce you to some fellow Triad members."
Lin Feng walked forward with his wine glass and saw that he knew everyone:
"Mr. Chiang, I am the Straw Sandal of our Triad. These Triad seniors already greeted me just now."
Lam Yiu-cheung, the Dragon Head of Sun Luen Shing, said:
"We have long admired the great name of Lin Feng of Hung Hing. We used to call him the Tiger of Mong Kok, but now he's probably the Tiger of Causeway Bay, isn't he?"
Heung Yim of Sun Yee On smiled:
"That is natural."
"The hall wars in Mong Kok and North Point, in just a few hours, he could make a big boss cease fire. Indeed, a hero emerges in his youth."
A hint of coldness appeared at the corner of Lin Feng's mouth.
A flash of blade light appeared in Chiang Tin-Sung's eyes.
Liang Kun stared at Heung Yim.
All three Hung Hing bosses understood Heung Yim's unspoken meaning: he was implying that Lin Feng only knew how to fight internally.
Just as Liang Kun was about to retort, Lam Yiu-cheung smiled:
"Dragon Head Xiang's words are far off the mark. Lin Feng investigated the extermination of Little B's family in just half a day, which is quite impressive."
"My Sun Yee On is willing to befriend such a young hero."
Chiang Tin-Sung laughed heartily:
"Dragon Head Lin, you flatter him. Ah Feng is young and still needs more guidance from seniors like you."
Lin Feng smiled and raised his wine glass, toasting Lam Yiu-cheung, then waved his hand. Szeto Ho-Nam walked over, puzzled:
"Hall Master Lin, congratulations."
Lin Feng clinked glasses with him and smiled:
"Causeway Bay is a small place, isn't it a bit inappropriate to cram so many factions into it?"
Szeto Ho-Nam couldn't figure out Lin Feng's intentions, so he followed his words:
"Yes, that is indeed the case."
Lin Feng said seriously:
"I think it would be fine if only our two families remained."
Szeto Ho-Nam was overjoyed:
"Really?"
Lin Feng shrugged:
"They all say a new official takes office with three fires. If I don't start a fire, others will think I only know how to fight internally."
Heung Yim's expression immediately changed:
"Young man, don't be too arrogant."
Lin Feng completely ignored him, as if the Dragon Head of Sun Yee On wasn't in his eyes:
"When have I ever lied?"
Szeto Ho-Nam immediately extended his hand, and Lin Feng slapped it heavily.
Clap!
A gentleman's agreement was formed.
Heung Yim angrily said:
"Mr. Chiang, is this your way of treating guests?"
Chiang Tin-Sung smiled as he looked at him:
"This is how we Hung Hing do things. How others treat us, we treat them the same way, there has never been an exception."
Heung Yim was furious:
"Do you really respect your elders like this?"
Lin Feng sighed to Chiang Tin-Sung:
"Mr. Chiang, why lower yourself to his level?"
Chiang Tin-Sung nodded slightly:
"You're right."
He actually turned around and invited Lam Yiu-cheung,
"Mr. Lin, I have some thoughts regarding the cooperation between our two Triads."
Lam Yiu-cheung readily agreed. Sun Luen Shing was in some difficulty, and he had come this time to seek help.
Heung Yim was dumbfounded.
Just now, his side was crowded with people, but now everyone was gone?
This… Lin Feng looked coldly at Heung Yim:
"The Triad world has never been about relying on age to show off. Today is my big day. If you are willing to come, I will give you face and call you a senior."
"If you make me upset, I will make your life miserable forever."
"This is how I always do things."
Heung Yim could no longer hold back:
"You're just a junior who just became a Hall Master, how dare you speak to me like that?"
"Wait until you can finish a meal peacefully before talking."
Lin Feng looked at Szeto Ho-Nam, puzzled:
"What is this old guy saying?"
Szeto Ho-Nam thought for a moment, then said:
"He's talking about the Police Force's usual actions."
"You've just taken the position of Hall Master, so generally, you'll have to endure the Police Force's show of force."
"That is, they'll take you away from the banquet and detain you for twenty-four or forty-eight hours."
Lin Feng let out a long "oh."
Heung Yim sneered:
"You don't even understand this much, and you still want to drive our Sun Yee On out of Causeway Bay?"
Lin Feng was very surprised:
"Szeto Ho-Nam, does Sun Yee On have a territory in Causeway Bay?"
Szeto Ho-Nam cooperated well:
"Of course!"
"But only one street."
Clap!
Lin Feng snapped his fingers:
"Then let's split that street."
Szeto Ho-Nam smiled:
"No problem at all."
Lin Feng easily turned and smiled at Heung Yim, saying:
"Old Mr. Xiang, times have changed."
"What you experienced, I don't necessarily have to experience."
"What you couldn't do, I might be able to do."
"I'll make a bet with you…"
"I can peacefully finish this banquet, and not only that, I can also peacefully see all the guests off."
"And also…"
"Causeway Bay is too small. Two Triads are already too many."
"Your Sun Yee On is too big to fit in Causeway Bay."
"To avoid affecting the harmony between our two Triads, it's better for your Sun Yee On to be self-aware."
Heung Yim was furious, then suddenly reined in his anger, sneering repeatedly:
"Young man, just talking big is useless."
"You still have a very short time to hold on; the Police Force will be here soon."
Lin Feng tilted his head and said:
"You called the Police Force?"
Heung Yim sneered: "I don't need to do such a thing that violates Triad rules."
Lin Feng chuckled:
"Then you just wait to be proven wrong."
After saying that, he no longer paid attention to Heung Yim and went to chat and laugh with the others.
Heung Yim kept sneering. He wanted to see if Lin Feng could still be so carefree when the Police Force arrived.
However, he waited until the end of the banquet.
Heung Yim panicked.
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Chapter 102: A Dog Must Have the Awareness of Being a Dog (Part 1)
Heung Yim's heart turned cold.
Lin Feng's celebration banquet for his promotion to Hall Master proceeded undisturbed until the end.
If his own interruption didn't count, that is.
Lin Feng's three subordinates collected red envelopes that filled a large box.
Arrogance Restaurant's second floor was bustling with people coming and going.
It was very lively here, but it had nothing to do with him.
Big D strenuously held back Liang Kun, who was flailing his arms, wanting to pounce on Heung Yim:
"Ah Kun, calm down!"
"Today is Ah Feng's big day, absolutely no bloodshed on this day."
Liang Kun shouted:
"Ah Feng is my brother. You can insult me, but you can't insult my brother."
"We are one. Today, I'll make sure he knows the consequences of bullying Ah Feng."
Big D said with a wry smile:
"Who the hell dares to bully Ah Feng? Do they not want to live?"
Holding back Liang Kun and preventing him from erupting, Big D didn't have the brains for that.
When encountering such things, he usually joined in the fun.
However, Mr. Lui didn't have that brain, but Sister-in-law Lei did!
That's why Big D firmly restrained Liang Kun, absolutely not allowing him to do anything foolish.
Chiang Tin-Sung came over, glanced, and didn't try to persuade Liang Kun.
They were all Hung Hing members, who didn't know the relationship between Liang Kun and Lin Feng?
Lin Feng followed Liang Kun when he was seven. When Liang Kun started out, little Lin Feng also followed, how old was he then?
The two had also saved each other's lives multiple times.
If not for Liang Kun, Lin Feng would have died long ago; if not for Lin Feng, Liang Kun wouldn't be alive either.
Take the knife wound Lin Feng took for Liang Kun, a large hole that almost pierced the edge of his heart. Everyone thought Lin Feng wouldn't make it, but he ultimately pulled through.
Not to mention the chaotic actions of Liang Kun's Old Man Shang Yi. Anyone else would have gone crazy, but luckily Lin Feng was there, otherwise Liang Kun would be much more erratic now.
When the Hung Hing Big Brothers looked at Liang Kun or Lin Feng, they didn't see them as two people, but as an inseparable whole.
Offending Liang Kun almost certainly meant offending Lin Feng, and vice versa.
This was also what Chiang Tin-Sung worried about after sending Sai B to deal with Ba Bi.
Fortunately, Liang Kun ran to Chiang Tin-Sung the next day to complain—why use Sai B to deal with Ba Bi? He could have done it!
Chiang Tin-Sung didn't address the reason for Liang Kun's anger, not because Big D was holding him back, but purely because Lin Feng didn't care about Heung Yim at all.
This was another unusual thing.
Heung Yim was, after all, the Dragon Head of Sun Yee On, and Sun Yee On, like Hung Hing, was one of the Top Ten Gangs.
As for why no police came to arrest people today, other Triads might find it strange, but their Hung Hing members weren't surprised at all.
Which police officer would dare!
"What's that old fellow Heung Yim going crazy about? Suddenly trying to trip up Ah Feng?"
"Or is Sun Yee On having inappropriate thoughts about our Hung Hing?"
Chiang Tin-Sung had a headache.
Thinking about it, the relationship between Hung Hing and Sun Yee On was quite good, wasn't it?
Otherwise, would Heung Yim, the Dragon Head of Sun Yee On, come for a Hall Master's promotion?
Didn't Chung Yee Shun and the others only send a Straw Sandal to drink some wine?
"I'll have to ask Ah Feng later."
Lin Feng was already seeing guests off.
There were so many guests that his facial muscles were stiff from smiling.
After seeing off most of the guests, Lin Feng complained to Chiang Tin-Sung:
"I'm a Hung Hing Straw Sandal. When I interact with various Triads, I've never felt tired."
Chiang Tin-Sung was speechless:
"When you go to other Triads, you're not the main character, so naturally, you don't have to maintain a smile for so long."
"Today is different."
Lin Feng rubbed his face hard to relax his muscles, and nodded at the remark:
"That's true."
He walked up to Big D, and patted Liang Kun's shoulder:
"Big Brother, why get angry with an old man?"
"Strength is not in words, but in actions."
Liang Kun said nothing, but Big D's whole body trembled. Wow, that line was awesome!
Note it down, note it down!
Liang Kun snorted in anger.
Lin Feng slowly walked up to Heung Yim:
"Old sir, the banquet is over. Thank you for your generous gift. I accept Causeway Bay with pleasure."
"You have three days to move out. If you don't leave after three days, I will take action."
"Don't blame me for not warning you then."
Big D's Wife saw Lin Feng's appearance and shivered inwardly: Is this the domineering aura of a Hung Hing Hall Master? Compared to him, her own man seemed a bit… weak?
Heung Yim had already regained his composure:
"If you have the ability, what if you take the entire Sun Yee On?"
Lin Feng rolled his eyes:
"I'm not the Hung Hing Dragon Head. If you want to talk tough, go tell Mr. Chiang."
Chiang Tin-Sung's face darkened over there.
Lin Feng took a step closer to Heung Yim, lowering his voice so only the two of them could hear:
"Old man, if you're going to be a dog, you need to have the awareness of being a dog."
"I don't care who sent you to test me."
"I'm sorry to tell you, you chose the wrong path to test me, so you should bear my wrath."
"Do you really think I'm easily intimidated?"
Lin Feng revealed a slight sinister smile.
People who climbed out of mountains of corpses and seas of blood carried a murderous aura. Some controlled it well, not showing it normally; others displayed it openly.
Wang Jianjun, whose gaze had always been on Lin Feng, immediately tensed. He understood in his heart that his boss was definitely one of his kind.
How could Heung Yim endure such a murderous aura?
He was a second-generation leader.
Although he had been involved in gangs when he was young, after becoming an adult, he hadn't experienced any grassroots gang conflicts.
He was a man of high society, a veritable senior barrister, a seasoned lawyer.
How could he have imagined encountering such a killer star during a Hung Hing Hall Master's promotion?
This was different from his past experiences.
Actually, it wasn't Heung Yim's fault for misjudging. Hall Masters like those in Hung Hing, except for Sister Thirteen who was relatively young when promoted, were all old hands who had been scrambling in the jianghu for ten or twenty years.
The older one gets in the jianghu, the smaller one's guts become.
Everyone had already achieved success and fame, who would still be willing to lick blood from a knife edge?
They were all about weighing pros and cons, calculating repeatedly.
Although Lin Feng was young, in terms of jianghu age, he was an undeniable veteran.
Many people's seniority couldn't compare to his.
He had originally thought this one would be like the other Hung Hing Hall Masters, but he never expected to have misjudged him after all.
How could Heung Yim dare to speak?
He snorted coldly and turned to leave.
He didn't even dare to utter a single harsh word.
Lin Feng kept sneering.
Liang Kun patted Big D:
"Big D, let me go."
Big D looked at him suspiciously:
"Have you calmed down?"
Liang Kun rolled his eyes hard:
"That old man Heung Yim is gone, who am I going to get angry at?"
Big D thought about it and realized he was right.
Liang Kun came before Lin Feng and asked softly:
"What's going on?"
Lin Feng smiled slightly:
"Let's talk about it when we get back!"
He waved his hand, and Wang Jianjun brought over the red envelope box.
He casually grabbed a few large red envelopes and placed them in Liang Kun's hand:
"Big Brother, help me give these to the brothers on guard, consider it treating them to tea."
Liang Kun laughed:
"You still need to pay for this?"
However, Lin Feng insisted.
So, half an hour later, the group changed venues and arrived at the Security Company office in Causeway Bay.
Chiang Tin-Sung asked:
"Ah Feng, what's the meaning of Heung Yim's sudden attack?"
Liang Kun frowned:
"We've never had conflicts with Sun Yee On."
"Small skirmishes over territory at the grassroots level are also normal."
Hon Ban thought for a moment:
"Could it be that Sun Yee On is envious of our earning speed?"
Chan Yiu shook his head:
"No, Sun Yee On has its own ways of making money, which don't conflict with ours."
Lin Feng chuckled:
"We, or rather, I, have been targeted by certain people."
"Do you think that old man Heung Yim really wanted to celebrate with me?"
"I'm not the Dragon Head, just a newly promoted Hall Master."
"Do I have such great face to make Heung Yim come?"
Hon Ban smiled:
"Lam Yiu-cheung of Sun Luen Shing even came."
Lin Feng waved his hand:
"No, no, no, Lam Yiu-cheung didn't come for me, he came for Mr. Chiang."
"Any fool can see that Lam Yiu-cheung's attention was entirely on Mr. Chiang."
"However, Heung Yim's attention was on me."
"What that means, there's no need for everyone to say."
Chiang Tin-Sung smiled:
"Ah Feng is so perceptive, he saw the problem at a glance."
"Lam Yiu-cheung wants to discuss cooperation with us, while Heung Yim came purely out of politeness."
"In that case, it's really possible that he represents someone trying to test you."
Everyone's expression changed dramatically.
Hon Ban reminded:
"Heung Yim is the Dragon Head of Sun Yee On, a Chairman and Dragon Head of one of the Top Ten Gangs. His status is revered in both the underworld and legitimate society."
"Such a figure can actually be manipulated to test someone… then the person behind him…"
These words resonated with everyone.
Heung Yim was no ordinary lowlifes.
As a second-generation member of Sun Yee On, he lived a privileged life from childhood and received an excellent education.
Although Heung Yim was the Dragon Head of Sun Yee On, he was also a famous senior barrister in Hong Kong, extremely adept at navigating Hong Kong Government regulations, unlike other Triad Dragon Heads.
Because of this, Sun Yee On was successful in both the underworld and legitimate society.
There weren't many forces that could manipulate Heung Yim.
Lin Feng said indifferently:
"The forces that can manipulate Heung Yim are nothing more than Foreigner and Mainland."
"Foreigner doesn't need Heung Yim to probe."
"We live right under their noses. The Political Department of the Police Force, under Foreigner's control, has plenty of ways to investigate me."
"So, there's only one answer."
Everyone's expressions changed.
Chan Yiu's voice trembled slightly:
"If Foreigner were probing, there would at least be some room for maneuver. But if Mainland is displeased with you, what then?"
This was what everyone was worried about.
Hong Kong had abolished the death penalty, so for many crimes, one essentially just had to serve their time and slowly endure it.
But Mainland was different.
Fifty grams of heroin meant execution by firing squad.
Regardless of whether you manufactured, sold, or transported it.
Triad?
As soon as they surfaced, they were crushed, and the leaders were basically targets for bullets.
Thanks to Foreigner's propaganda, Triad members feared Mainland's iron fist of dictatorship the most.
Lin Feng said speechlessly:
"It's just a probe, what do you all think it is?"
Chan Yiu smiled bitterly:
"Ah Feng, that's Mainland we're talking about, even Foreigner treats it with extreme caution."
"If Mainland decides to be ruthless with you, wouldn't you be unsafe no matter where you go?"
Liang Kun also worried:
"Ah Feng, what you did to Heung Yim, he wouldn't add fuel to the fire and report it back, would he?"
"Your reputation would be ruined then."
Lin Feng rolled his eyes forcefully:
"What are you all thinking?"
"It's one thing for others not to know, but even you, Big Brother, are blindly joining in the commotion?"
"I am a perfectly legitimate businessman; I have extensive investments in Mainland."
"I am also a renowned philanthropist."
"I've made significant donations to the education sector."
"Believe it or not, if I return to Mainland, I will definitely be welcomed."
Liang Kun slapped his thigh:
"That's right, a third of your annual income goes into charity!"
Everyone was stunned.
Chiang Tin-Sung's eyes widened:
"Ah Feng, you really invest that much?"
Lin Feng said unhurriedly:
"Those of us in the Triad must believe in fate."
"Whether you believe it or not, I do."
"I need to accumulate some good karma for myself."
Everyone immediately believed him.
Everyone present, whether they wanted to or not, believed in fate.
Lord Guan, dressed in green, was worshipped more diligently than anyone else.
For no other reason than to ask Lord Guan to bless them with safety and great wealth.
Wang Jianjun listened quietly from the side, gaining another layer of understanding of Lin Feng in his eyes.
"When poor, one cultivates oneself; when prosperous, one benefits the world." This is the ideal of our generation.
This boss was the right choice.
Chiang Tin-Sung suddenly said:
"So, Heung Yim's probing actions towards you, are they out of his own selfish motives?"
Lin Feng chuckled:
"I have a good quality, I've always been self-aware and very clear about my own position."
"In Hong Kong, I am just an ordinary Straw Sandal of Hung Hing, a Hung Hing Hall Master promoted by Mr. Chiang."
Chiang Tin-Sung smiled, waving his hands repeatedly:
"No, no, you're too modest."
"You weren't promoted by me; who in the underworld doesn't know Lin Feng's name?"
Hon Ban and Prince and others laughed heartily.
The negotiation process between Hung Hing and Tung Sing had not been widely spread, yet the visible respect from everyone in Tung Sing towards Lin Feng made many old Jianghu (gangsters) ponder what earth-shattering deeds Lin Feng had done.
Of course, Lin Feng's earlier generous reward of 25 million hong kong dollars had also shown his courage.
Anyone who dared to ignore Lin Feng, weren't they out of their minds?
"In Mainland, I am an honest and upright boss who is willing to do good deeds."
"When running a business, I've never thought about tax evasion, and I even occasionally help with small investments in the areas where my businesses are located..."
"No matter where I go, people might not value me, but they will definitely not be unwelcoming."
Chiang Tin-Sung gave another bitter smile:
"You are a God of Wealth; who wouldn't welcome you?"
After thinking for a moment, he added,
"You are also a God of Wealth in Hung Hing."
Everyone thought about it, and indeed, it was true.
Lin Feng was truly acting like a God of Wealth: arcade games, highly profitable; cinemas, money-laundering tools; even after Big D joined, he wanted to open minibus routes between various regions... And various other investments, the bosses of Hung Hing had not earned any less by following him.
What else could he be if not a God of Wealth?
And who would refuse a God of Wealth?
Chiang Tin-Sung suddenly smiled, but the smile wasn't very warm.
"Given Ah Feng's standing, it's likely Mainland wants to communicate with you in Hong Kong, isn't it?"
"Even in Mainland, you have channels to communicate, there's no need to probe you like this."
"Which means, that old fox Heung Yim, presuming on his seniority, out of selfish motives, wants to manipulate you."
Everyone was momentarily stunned.
Hon Ban pondered,
"Mr. Chiang makes sense."
"As far as I know, Sun Yee On's connection with Mainland is quite close, though their status is absolutely incomparable."
"He, a small Triad, can only obey orders."
"Actually, this also has its advantages."
"Everyone knows Hong Kong will return. When that day comes, Sun Yee On might even survive because of current events."
"Heung Yim certainly hopes for as few such relationships as possible."
"Suddenly hearing that Mainland wants him to communicate with Ah Feng... this guy probably harbored inappropriate thoughts."
Sister Thirteen asked curiously:
"What thoughts?"
Hon Ban sneered:
"Sun Yee On fancies itself a senior who has pledged allegiance to Mainland, wanting to manipulate a junior."
"It's possible they even want to control Ah Feng."
"I bet Sun Yee On absolutely doesn't know what Ah Feng has been doing in Mainland."
"Otherwise, they wouldn't be acting this way."
Sister Thirteen scoffed,
"When our Triad bosses recruit subordinates, they also assign tasks based on individual ability and the closeness of relationships."
"Who talks to them about seniority?"
"That old man Heung Yim must be crazy, right?"
Liang Kun mocked:
"If we went by seniority, my top enforcer here should be Ah Feng, and after Ah Feng, it would be Ah Niu, Sa Keung, and so on. Would Chicken even get a turn?"
Chicken chuckled:
"Thank you for the promotion, Boss."
Everyone burst into laughter, and the originally serious and somber atmosphere immediately lightened.
A cold glint flashed in Chiang Tin-Sung's eyes:
"That old fox Heung Yim actually dares to scheme against us. Well then, it's time to show them what we're capable of."
Lin Feng shrugged:
"Didn't I say in the meeting earlier that there are too many Triads in Causeway Bay? Just leaving Tung Sing and us is enough."
Chiang Tin-Sung asked:
"Why leave Tung Sing?"
Lin Feng spoke frankly:
"One, because I'm lazy. Wanting Causeway Bay to be completely unified is simple, but the subsequent issues are very troublesome."
"Two, making money comes first; fighting and killing wastes too much time."
"Three, having Tung Sing as a target can share some of the Police Force's pressure."
"There has to be a Triad to share the pressure with us, right? If it's completely unified, it's easier for the police to target us."
Chiang Tin-Sung smiled bitterly repeatedly:
"I understand now, these points of yours can be summarized in one phrase — afraid of trouble."
Lin Feng laughed heartily:
"I finally reached a point where I don't have to personally intervene when things need to be done. If I can't even sleep until noon because of such a small matter... that's too much of a loss!"
Everyone was speechless.
Is that something a human would say?
But thinking back, it really seemed to be Lin Feng's usual style.
Those four life mottos were widely circulated among Hung Hing's Hall Masters.
Everyone was very envious.
Chiang Tin-Sung banged the table:
"What Ah Feng says is what we Hung Hing says. Sun Yee On cannot stay in Causeway Bay; this is our bottom line."
"We told them three days, so we give them three days."
"After three days, Ah Feng, whoever you want, we'll give them to you. We must completely drive Sun Yee On out of Causeway Bay!"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Prince even said:
"Ah Feng, after three days, do you want me to personally lead a team to help you drive them out?"