Chapter 347: A Great Plea for Help
"You're actually greeting me at the door? Do we really need to be so formal?"
As Lin Feng and his group arrived at the Triad Hospital, they were surprised to find Lung Wu waiting for them at the entrance. It was quite unusual.
"Things are very troublesome." Lung Wu forced a smile, which looked rather hideous and frightening.
"Alright, you don't need to smile anymore," Lin Feng said helplessly.
People who usually don't smile often look very striking when they do, but they had already forgotten what a smile even looked like.
Upon hearing this, Lung Wu immediately dropped his smile, reverting to his usual deadpan expression.
"It looks like it's a big deal if you're actually coming to the door to greet us."
Lin Feng looked at Lung Wu, puzzled.
"Is it that troublesome?"
..."Is it really that obvious?" Lung Wu held back, but in the end, he couldn't resist asking.
"When have you, Lung Wu, ever called me?"
"And when have you, Lung Wu, ever taken the initiative to greet me at the door?"
Lin Feng teased him good-naturedly.
While Lung Wu was still pondering, he heard Li Fu explain,
"Brother Feng means that you, Ah Wu, are always direct in your actions, without so many twists and turns."
Lung Wu mulled it over, then looked at the two of them, annoyed.
"You could just say I don't know how to deal with people directly, instead of beating around the bush."
Lin Feng and Li Fu exchanged glances, then both burst out laughing.
That's right, Lung Wu really didn't know how to deal with people!
Yet, the amazing thing was, even though this guy didn't know how to deal with people, his popularity was genuinely good.
"..."
Lung Wu glared at the two conniving men, cursing himself for being an idiot.
Those two were thick as thieves; why was he foolishly asking them for advice?
Wasn't this just setting himself up for their teasing?
Never mind, he was asking for a favor, so he'd endure it!
"What about the matter I discussed with you last time?" Lin Feng asked as they walked.
"...Thank you!" Lung Wu was silent for a moment. "Ko Yee had me sink him."
"He deserved it!" Lin Feng nodded slightly.
"You're not asking?" Lung Wu was very puzzled.
"What's there to ask?" Lin Feng said indifferently, "Ko Yee, taking advantage of Ko Chun's absence, actually tried to harm his own Sister-in-law..."
"Seducing one's second Sister-in-law brings down the wrath of heaven," Li Fu said with murderous intent.
"..." Lung Wu was speechless.
He almost forgot, these two in front of him were important figures from Hung Hing.
Triad members only had one way to deal with such matters—three knives, six holes, send him on his way!
"When I went, I happened to catch Ko Yee about to force himself on Miss Jenny, red-handed."
"I didn't stand on ceremony with him; I dragged him out, broke his little ding-ding, and then sank him!"
Lin Feng and Li Fu exchanged glances. Ko Yee had committed such a crime, he was bound to die!
However, Lung Wu didn't let him off that easily.
Before his death, he first confiscated the perpetrator's 'tool of the trade'—that approach was truly'spiritual'.
"Well done!" Lin Feng and Li Fu praised in unison.
A scumbag like Ko Yee naturally deserved such punishment.
Lung Wu's actions were perfectly to their liking!
"You handled this matter very well." Lin Feng was in a much better mood. "As long as the matter isn't too outrageous, I'll agree to it."
"..." Lung Wu was once again left speechless by Lin Feng's words. "Am I that obvious?"
Lin Feng gave him a look that said, 'Don't you know what you're usually like?'
Lung Wu was speechless.
"You saved Ko Chun, exposed Ko Yee, and rescued Jenny..." Lung Wu resignedly recounted his predicament.
"Isn't that great?" Lin Feng frowned slightly, not understanding what Lung Wu wanted.
"It's great, but... there was a slight accident," Lung Wu sighed.
"What accident?" Lin Feng seemed to understand.
"You'd better see for yourself." As he spoke, they had already reached Ko Yee's hospital room.
Pushing the door open gently, they saw a beautiful woman holding a tall man in her arms, as if she were holding her own son.
This scene was clearly incongruous, but, combined with the man's innocent, even somewhat idiotic expression, it was perfectly harmonious.
No wonder!
Lin Feng sighed inwardly.
"Mr. Lung Wu." Jenny quickly stood up.
The man suddenly lost the gentle embrace, and an aggrieved expression immediately appeared on his face, like a child. He suddenly cried out,
"Hug, I want a hug!"
Li Fu said in surprise:
"This doesn't look like an act at all!"
Ko Yee's appearance was pure and natural, completely like a child's expression.
Cautious yet wronged.
He was exactly like a three-to-five-year-old child.
"That's how things are." Lung Wu's face was full of helplessness. "Nam Tsai has thoroughly checked, and Mr. Ko probably hit his head when he accidentally fell."
"There's a tiny bit of bruising in his brain, which is pressing on a nerve, causing temporary amnesia."
Amnesia?
Li Fu suddenly understood.
"It seems your employer hired Ko Yee to gamble against Chan Kam-Shing, right?"
"Can Ko Yee make it?"
Lung Wu said helplessly:
"I don't know."
"Recovering from amnesia is very troublesome."
"Nam Tsai's exact words were either three to five days, or one to two months."
"Illness comes like a mountain, but leaves like unraveling silk."
"This requires a considerable amount of time."
Li Fu shrugged.
"Then can Ko Yee recover by the day after tomorrow?"
The day after tomorrow was the century-defining showdown between the God of Gamblers and the Devil of Gamblers.
"That's the troublesome part." Lung Wu said bitterly, "No one can say for sure when Mr. Ko's condition will recover."
"I invited the best cardiovascular and cerebrovascular specialists from Hong Kong, but their opinions were the same as Nam Tsai's."
Lung Wu sighed deeply.
Although Nam Tsai was a Triad doctor and not well-known outside, he was a genuinely brilliant student.
Uncle Nan of Hung Hing had a long-term vision; he himself was involved with the Triad and didn't want his child to follow suit, so he sent Nam Tsai to study early on.
Nam Tsai himself was also very driven; he studied medicine and earned scholarships.
When Uncle Nan was active, his status among the Hung Hing elders was ordinary, but after his retirement, especially after Nam Tsai returned to the Triad to manage the Triad Hospital, his voice was always the loudest when he spoke.
This caused envy, jealousy, and hatred among the other Hung Hing elders.
Nam Tsai's medical skills were beyond question. If good doctors all had the same diagnosis for Ko Chun's condition, it meant his assessment was Ko Yee's true state; any other skilled doctor would arrive at the same conclusion.
It was just that Lung Wu was truly unwilling to accept it, which was why he invited others, but to no avail. Ko Chun actually just needed time.
"I don't understand medicine," Lin Feng said directly. "I think you've come to the wrong person."
He truly had no means to help Ko Yee recover.
He did have some unorthodox methods—like hitting Ko Yee's injured area again—but that was his head. Even if Lin Feng suggested it, no one would adopt it.
That was his head!
The most precise part of the human body; even a tiny problem could cause huge trouble.
Lin Feng really didn't understand what Lung Wu wanted him to do.
"..." Lung Wu was puzzled. He was always the one to silence people, so how was it that Lin Feng was the one who silenced him?
He still had to speak.
"Mr. Lin, your information is the most well-connected. I'd like to ask you to recommend someone... someone who can replace Mr. Ko to gamble against Chan Kam-Shing."
"That won't be easy," Li Fu said with a smile. "Ah Wu, Mr. Ko's title is God of Gamblers, and Chan Kam-Shing's nickname is Devil of Gamblers."
"These two are perfectly matched opponents, truly a battle of wits and talent."
"Mr. Ko is unwell; where would you find someone whose gambling skills are comparable to his?"
Li Fu clearly felt that Lung Wu's suggestion was unreliable.
"I was presumptuous," Lung Wu showed a bitter smile. "But, there's always that 'what if' thought in one's mind, isn't there?"
"Unreliable!" Li Fu was direct. "Instead of wasting time on that, it would be better to negotiate with Chan Kam-Shing to postpone the gambling match."
"Impossible!" Lung Wu shook his head. "My boss and Chan Kam-Shing have a life-and-death feud. If Mr. Ko doesn't recover by then, he will go himself."
"Is your boss's gambling skill very good?" Li Fu was very puzzled. If Kamiyama's gambling skill was that good, why would he invite Ko Chun?
"Average!" Lung Wu weighed it, giving a fair assessment. "He's just an ordinary good player."
"Then he still wants to go himself?" Li Fu was very shocked.
"Okamoto is just that kind of person; even if it means death, he'll go," Lung Wu explained expressionlessly.
Li Fu nodded slowly.
"Mr. Ko's current condition is my mistake, so I must take responsibility."
"If not for this mistake, my boss's match would have no problems."
"So, I should be the one to fix it."
"Mr. Lin, I beg you to help me."
"You can ask me to do anything."
A large hand landed on Lung Wu's face, leaving him quite bewildered.
What was this for?
"It's actually true!" Lin Feng exclaimed, "You actually humble yourself to ask for help."
Lung Wu's face was full of black lines.
"Mr. Lin, I'm serious."
Lin Feng thought for a moment and nodded.
"What does Kamiyama say about this matter?"
It was always important to ask for clarification when something happened.
"Mr. Kamiyama came to see Mr. Ko early this morning."
Lung Wu didn't hide anything. This was Hung Hing's Triad Hospital. If Lin Feng wanted to investigate, who could hide it from him?
"The boss is also remorseful about what happened to Mr. Ko. If he hadn't invited Mr. Ko to participate in the gambling match, he wouldn't have suffered such a misfortune."
Jenny, who was beside them, quickly said,
"Mr. Long, you're being too serious. If it weren't for your reminder, Ko Yee's true colors wouldn't have been exposed, and I probably would have been killed by him."
It's truly impossible to say whether such things are good or bad.
One can only say that misfortune and fortune are intertwined.
"Ah Jin's injuries will heal, but it has delayed Mr. Long's gambling match. I don't think Ah Jin will be happy after he recovers."
Lung Wu shook his head.
He was a man of principle; having accepted Kamiyama's employment, he had to be responsible for his safety.
Ultimately, regardless of whether Ko Chun's situation was an accident, it was his dereliction of duty and a rather shameful matter.
To put it more seriously, it concerned his reputation in the Triad.
Lung Wu was more concerned about the gambling match than Kamiyama—the match with Chan Kam-Shing had to proceed on time and be won beautifully.
However, finding a gambling master of Ko Chun's caliber was easier said than done, which was why Lung Wu was so worried.
Now, all hope rested on Lin Feng.
Others might not know Lin Feng's capabilities, but Lung Wu knew them all too well. When it came to the speed of information, who dared to compare with Lin Feng?
"Alright, I agree to this."
Lin Feng readily agreed.
"I guarantee that a gambling master will arrive on time the day after tomorrow, and his gambling skills will be no less than Ko Chun's."
"You can rest assured!"
Lung Wu's eyes widened:
"Really?"
"May I know who this master is?"
Was there truly a gambling master more powerful than Ko Chun in this Triad?
Impossible!
If there really was, his boss Kamiyama wouldn't be so desperate.
"If I say there is, there is." Lin Feng shrugged, "Don't you trust my reputation?"
Lung Wu immediately felt relieved:
"Thank you, Mr. Lin!"
Lin Feng smiled:
"Alright, you two chat, we're heading back."
"Mr. Lin, please rest assured, once that master comes forward, his treatment will be exactly the same as Mr. Ko's." Lung Wu quickly promised, "My boss definitely won't be stingy."
Lin Feng smiled and nodded:
"Alright, then it's settled."
"Alright, I'm going to tour the Triad Hospital. You stay here."
Lung Wu stopped obediently.
"Mr. Long, who was that?" Jenny, holding Ko Chun's head, asked curiously as she watched Lin Feng and his companion's backs.
"That was Lin Feng, the Hung Hing Causeway Bay Hall Master."
Jenny suddenly understood:
"So it was him."
"Then I'm relieved."
Lin Feng's reputation in the Triad was indeed very well-known; almost everyone involved in illicit businesses knew of his existence.
His reputation was also top-notch and solid.
"Boss, I just asked Mr. Lin for help, and he said he would invite a master to participate in the gambling match the day after tomorrow." Lung Wu called Kamiyama from the hospital room.
"Mr. Lin never lies, nor does he exaggerate."
"Whatever he says he will do, he always accomplishes."
"However, I promised him the same remuneration as Mr. Ko…"
Lung Wu reported his actions in full detail.
"Mr. Long, you did well." Kamiyama was overjoyed, "As long as that master can participate in the gambling match, I won't be stingy."
Lung Wu hung up the phone, letting out a long sigh of relief.
The weight on his mind finally lifted.
With Lin Feng's guarantee, the gambling match the day after tomorrow would definitely have no problems.
However, Lin Feng didn't return directly from the hospital but detoured to the hospital's security office.
"Boss, why are you here?" Lok Tin-hung was pleasantly surprised to see him.
"You've worked hard during this time. The security of the Triad Hospital is very important, especially Chen Taotao's side, which is even more crucial." Lin Feng instructed Lok Tin-hung,
"You must pay attention."
"Boss, don't worry, I go three times a day." Lok Tin-hung quickly said, "The brothers are constantly monitoring all important passages, absolutely ensuring the safety of Mr. Chen and the others."
"I trust you to handle things." Lin Feng smiled and affirmed him.
The Blue-haired Kid immediately beamed with pride.
Lin Feng's praise was more important than anything else.
"How are the brothers' spirits?"
"They're great!" Lok Tin-hung replied, "Your previous big project made money for all the brothers, and now they're full of drive."
"Especially after the news came out about those guys from Tycoon Group protesting in the streets, their enthusiasm soared even higher."
Lin Feng nodded in satisfaction.
Lok Tin-hung was capable of not hogging profits and knew how to share benefits with his subordinates, which made him worth cultivating.
Hogging profits was a major taboo in the Triad; once you did that, everyone, both above and below you, would look down on you.
"Very good, keep up this mindset."
"Being a boss is not simple; you have to be able to make your subordinates follow your rhythm."
"Team Two is the entire Triad's action team, and its reorganization in recent years has been of utmost importance. You must twist this force into a single rope."
Lin Feng was particularly optimistic about the Blue-haired Kid, and couldn't help but offer guidance.
"Boss, everyone knows what's important."
"We are the Triad's main action team, and we use the best equipment, so we naturally have to live up to the Triad's investment. Those who don't know how to be grateful don't deserve to stay in our team."
Lin Feng was even more satisfied.
"With you keeping an eye on things here, I'm at ease."
"By the way, do you have any plans to buy a big house?"
Lok Tin-hung scratched his head,
"Thanks to Boss's good fortune, I've made another windfall. I did want to buy a house, but Sai Sai Lap told me that while we're young, we should strive for more."
"I think she's right."
"Then we took over two bars."
"This is all thanks to the people from Tycoon Group."
Lin Feng and Li Fu exchanged glances. What did buying bars have to do with Tycoon?
The Blue-haired Kid chuckled foolishly,
"Those guys blocked the roads, causing many bars to have bad business."
"With the insomnia being so chaotic, fewer people wanted to come out for drinks."
"Several bars in Causeway Bay wanted to transfer ownership."
Lin Feng's face immediately darkened,
"What, those guys from Tycoon Group even blocked Causeway Bay?"
"No, they didn't." Lok Tin-hung quickly shook his head, "However, many of the owners and employees don't live in Causeway Bay. They have to commute for several hours every day to get to work, and they couldn't stand it."
"So, some people wanted to transfer ownership."
"I took over two of them."
Lin Feng nodded silently.
"If those people are blind, don't be polite. Send your men and drive them away."
Lok Tin-hung became completely excited:
"Yes, Boss!"
Lin Feng smiled and said,
"Work hard. I hope that when the group reorganizes, you will eventually enter the board of directors."
The implied meaning was for Lok Tin-hung to become the Causeway Bay Hall Master.
If it were anyone else, they would definitely be happy.
Just like the people around Lok Tin-hung, they were all very excited.
However, the Blue-haired Kid pouted:
"Boss, I hope to defeat you sooner."
Lin Feng was speechless.
"If you want to defeat Brother Feng, then grow up quickly!" Li Fu looked at him disdainfully, "You can't even beat A Jie or Jian Jun!"
The Blue-haired Kid was annoyed:
"I will definitely defeat them."
Li Fu shrugged, saying lazily:
"Then good luck!"
Lok Tin-hung was full of fighting spirit: "I will definitely defeat you all, definitely!"
Li Fu sighed:
"Don't say you'll only defeat us in thirty or forty years."
"By then, Ah Sang might even have defeated you!"
Ah Sang was Tin Yeng-San, who was only seven years old this year.
Lok Tin-hung had even taught him for two days and had to admit that the little guy truly had a talent for martial arts.
"Impossible!"
"Ah Sang will definitely not surpass me!"
The Blue-haired Kid was so angered by Li Fu that he almost dueled him on the spot!
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Chapter 348: Chief Huang's Urgent Plea
"Tao Tao, you are a top student from America. What is the investment style of Wall Street?"
As Lin Feng pushed the door open, Fong Chin-Bor happened to be asking Chen Taotao a question.
"Mr. Lin." Everyone greeted him in unison.
"You all seem to be in good spirits." Lin Feng surveyed everyone, nodding with satisfaction.
Compared to when the project first started, this group of people, whether in their attire or their mental state, had improved significantly.
"Mr. Lin has created such excellent conditions for us. Just paying a little attention to personal hygiene has transformed us into different people," Chen Taotao said sheepishly.
Clothes make the man, as the saying goes.
When this group first encountered the Tycoon's project, they were uncontrollably excited.
They wished they could condense a month's work into a single day.
The idea was beautiful, but unrealistic.
Lin Feng had Nam Tsai provide them with the best environment, which forcefully calmed their restless minds.
Now, it seemed that once these elites regained their composure, their money-making efficiency was terrifying.
It could no longer be called making money; it was robbing money!
"We are profitable every day on the Tycoon's project."
"However, the profit situation over the past two days has decreased by forty percent compared to before."
Chen Taotao proactively began reporting on his work.
"What's the reason?" Lin Feng asked casually.
"Tycoon Group is competing with us for profits." Chen Taotao became a bit agitated when he spoke of it. "It's just that our principal isn't enough; otherwise, I'd really show them."
"Tycoon Group is competing with us for profits?" Li Fu was completely baffled. "No, Mr. Chen, shouldn't Tycoon Group be hedging against us? Why would they compete with us for profits?"
Lin Feng smiled wryly:
"Tao Tao, Xiao Fu isn't clear on the operations. Explain it to him properly."
Li Fu genuinely didn't understand:
"We're suppressing Tycoon Group's stock price. For their own benefit, they should be raising the stock price, right?"
"From Tao Tao's words, it sounds like we've teamed up with Tycoon Group?"
"Not teamed up." Chen Taotao had a headache, unable to immediately think of a word to explain the situation.
"The key is profit!"
"Currently, the entire stock market is in turmoil due to Tycoon Group's actions; this is the general trend."
"No businessman would be foolish enough to save the market at this time."
"Therefore, at this moment, their most important task is to seize as much money as possible."
"Manipulating the market to exploit small retail investors is a normal thing."
Li Fu nodded silently.
"Furthermore, taking advantage of the low stock price, Tycoon Group is conveniently buying back a large number of shares."
"The current stock market turmoil is due to man-made factors. As soon as Tycoon Group's minor actions stop, the turmoil will naturally subside."
"Tycoon Group has made this assessment."
"Therefore, taking this opportunity to buy back a large number of shares is naturally the most beneficial action for them."
"The operating strategies of experts are all similar. Our interests in this aspect align with Tycoon Group's. To some extent, our two companies joining forces can be considered beneficial."
Li Fu finally understood.
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances." Lin Feng said casually, "In fact, no matter what one does, it cannot escape the two words: fame and fortune."
"Even a hermit, as long as they still need help from others, cannot escape these two words."
"The boss's teachings must be remembered well."
"Brother Kun said it very practically: 'Coming out to mess around is all about making money.'"
Everyone affirmed in unison.
Liang Kun's slogan was very popular in the Triad.
In the eyes of Chen Taotao's financial group, it was even more of a golden rule. They were in finance, so they naturally knew this was what they had to do.
"I also want to know the answer to the question Zhan Bo just asked." Lin Feng smiled.
"The investment style of Wall Street is a bit different from other places." Chen Taotao didn't hide anything. "I've summarized it into just a few words."
"Take big risks, make big money, light assets, heavy harvesting."
Everyone paused at these words.
"Isn't this a bit too… aggressive?" Fong Chin-Bor frowned repeatedly upon hearing this.
This was completely different from what Yip Tin had taught him.
Yip Tin's style was about knowing oneself and one's enemy to win every battle.
When engaging with others, one naturally needed to understand their characteristics. Only when everything was understood could one strategically plan.
In terms of wuxia novels, Yip Tin belonged to the Wang Yuyan school, exhausting all martial arts moves in the world, so that the opponent's moves would be completely transparent to him.
The root of this school was naturally not about gambling on luck; it was actually about skill.
"You all know I have the title 'King of All-In.'" Chen Taotao explained, "In fact, anyone who has spent time on Wall Street has more or less this gambling nature."
"Once a project is discovered, as long as there's a thirty percent chance, it's worth gambling on."
"Either get rich or die trying."
"Either enjoy luxury at a club or jump off a rooftop."
Chen Taotao spoke quite calmly,
"This is actually the consistent practice on Wall Street. Operating real industries is simply too slow. How can it be as interesting as financial harvesting?"
"An easy project, perhaps taking only a year or two, can acquire money that others couldn't earn in ten lifetimes."
"Is there anything more lucrative than this?"
Fong Chin-Bor moved his lips, wanting to say something, but ultimately said nothing.
However, from his facial expression, it was clear he completely disagreed with this approach.
Basically, very few people from Mainland would agree.
Everyone was educated from a young age to be down-to-earth. Even if you wanted to join the Triad, you had to go through a series of procedures and risk your life.
But this was different; they actually turned stocks into a game.
"Stocks also need performance to support them," Fong Chin-Bor finally couldn't hold back and expressed his opinion. "They can't just blow up a company with fake performance into the best in the world, can they?"
"Zhan Bo, it looks like you've made a lot of progress!" Lin Feng teased. "You've mastered the essence of Wall Street so quickly?"
What?
Fong Chin-Bor was dumbfounded. "Mr. Lin, are you serious?"
"Mr. Lin is right," Chen Taotao helped him clear his confusion. "To make money on Wall Street, the most important thing isn't current performance, but a concept."
"The concept of being able to make big money in the future."
"You need to have something others don't, so you can stand out."
"Let me give an example…"
Chen Taotao thought for a moment and came up with an analogy,
"It's like our appearance. An ordinary appearance won't do; you must have a distinctive trait so that everyone can easily recognize you."
"For example, Mr. Lin, he is handsome!"
"For example, Mr. Li, he is a good fighter."
"For example, Dashan, he has a full beard."
"As for me, I am naturally ugly."
"Me, I'm dark!" Fong Chin-Bor self-mockingly said.
"These are all characteristics," Chen Taotao said plainly. "With these characteristics, it's easier for others to recognize you immediately."
"The operations on Wall Street are the same."
"As long as there's one particularly outstanding advantage, it can be frantically exploited."
Fong Chin-Bor immediately became interested:
"For example?"
"In fact, Wall Street capital operations have always emphasized technology." This time it was Lin Feng's turn to speak. "They highly value technological breakthroughs."
"The popular things in the last two years are exactly that."
"For example, computer-related and mobile phone-related topics are all areas of interest on Wall Street."
"If you're interested, you can look it up and find out."
"Mr. Lin still sees things so clearly." Chen Taotao praised greatly.
"Is this true?" Fong Chin-Bor was completely taken aback.
"Zhan Bo, although your big house is secure, you still have a lot to learn." Lin Feng laughed heartily. "Alright, seeing you all in such high spirits, I'm relieved."
"You all continue with your work; I'll be leaving first."
Everyone watched Lin Feng leave in unison.
It wasn't that they were neglecting Lin Feng; the Tycoon's project was confidential. Until the project was finished, their entire team was hidden within the Triad Hospital.
No one was allowed to leave.
And this was the rule!
"Won't Wall Street operating like this cause problems?" Li Fu was completely puzzled. "Will America just let Wall Street do this?"
"America is a capitalist society. Wall Street is one of America's biggest capitals. Laws are made for them, so why would America interfere?"
Lin Feng was unconcerned, even finding Li Fu's question to be a non-issue.
"…" Li Fu pondered in silence, then let out a heavy sigh. "I've fallen into the habit of viewing others through the lens of Mainland's ideology again."
Lin Feng smiled.
Changing habits is not easy, especially when one has been educated in Mainland since childhood; it's even harder to change.
Lin Feng actually hoped that Li Fu would always retain his Mainland's values, learning external knowledge with a critical spirit.
It's just that his Mainland is currently weak; if he hadn't opened his heavenly eye, no one would believe that in forty years, his Mainland would return to the top of the world.
How many forty years are there in a lifetime?
So, Lin Feng simply stopped thinking about guiding Li Fu.
Let's take it slowly.
Ding-a-ling.
"Brother Feng, it's Chief Huang's call."
"Strange, isn't he really busy right now? Why is he calling at this hour?"
Lin Feng took the phone, puzzled.
"Mr. Lin, I need your help." Wong Bing-Yiu's voice was quite exasperated.
"Did someone die because of the Tycoon Group?" Lin Feng wondered; he hadn't received any news.
"They wish they had." Wong Bing-Yiu was quite anxious, "After we got your information, we've been on guard against them."
"Public sentiment is running high now; if the Tycoon Group continues to drag this out, they'll eventually be consumed by it!"
"Mr. Lin, let's not talk about them. I have a major case here that urgently requires your help."
A major case?
Lin Feng was slightly startled. The media hadn't reported it.
"Yesterday, Headquarters received a report that someone died in a unit in Tsim Sha Tsui." Wong Bing-Yiu quickly recounted the case, "This is a murder of an entire family. Including the elderly and children, all seven members of the family were wiped out completely."
Lin Feng frowned deeply!
"On our Hung Hing territory?"
"No!" Wong Bing-Yiu gave a bitter smile. He was puzzled; recently, none of the cases had been on Hung Hing territory.
It was strange to say, ever since Liang Kun took power, the atmosphere within Hung Hing's territory had suddenly improved, creating an unexpected sense of peace.
Those who didn't know might think these territories had no Triad presence, but only those who knew understood that it was precisely because of Hung Hing's presence that it deterred criminals, big and small.
"The killer's methods were incredibly cruel. The victims suffered immensely, and even after they died, they were greatly desecrated."
"The mistress's abdomen was brutally cut open, and her liver was beaten to a pulp."
Lin Feng was shocked.
"The most frustrating thing is, this isn't just one incident." Wong Bing-Yiu's voice grew colder, "I just received news that there's another one in the New Territories."
"It happened last night."
"Two consecutive days, two insane family murders."
"Now, the New Territories officials have sent over the case files, and both cases are being investigated together."
"Mr. Lin, you must help me!"
"How come there's no news from the media?" Lin Feng was particularly puzzled. These were two family murders; normally, if such cases occurred, the entire Hong Kong would be in a panic. Why was there no news at all now?
"Did your Police Station block the news?"
"I wish I could!" Wong Bing-Yiu said helplessly, "After the Lui Lok and Lung Shing-pang incidents, the Police Force has done a lot of work to change its image."
"The Police Station's work is becoming more transparent. If a case occurs, there will naturally be a corresponding press conference. How could we block the news?"
Sometimes, it's truly necessary for the Police Station to block news when handling cases.
Who knows if the killer might become desperate and do something irrational?
Then again, if they had any basic sanity, they wouldn't have committed such heinous crimes in the first place.
"We also have to thank Grand Duke Andrei, as well as the protest march by the Tycoon Group employees."
Wong Bing-Yiu didn't know what he felt inside.
"Because of their issues, almost all the media went to report on them."
"This is the headline."
"But these are still serial family murders, and those media outlets will definitely not miss such big news."
"If the situation escalates even slightly, the entire Hong Kong will fall into chaos."
"Mr. Lin, I really need your help."
"...Don't worry, we will definitely pay the information fee."
Wong Bing-Yiu knew Lin Feng's style too well, so he quickly upped the ante.
"Do I lack that little bit of money?" Lin Feng said irritably, "Rules cannot be broken. You should donate the information fee you were going to give me to the Police Station in the name of the Hung Hing Group."
"Mr. Lin, you're willing to help me?" Wong Bing-Yiu was overjoyed. As long as Lin Feng was willing to help, money wasn't an issue. Besides, it wasn't his money; it was the Police Station's money!
"Just wait for my news!"
"Thank you, Mr. Lin!"
By the time Lin Feng hung up the phone, he had already returned to the villa.
"Brother Feng, how do you investigate such family murders?" Li Fu was very puzzled, "There have been thunderstorms late at night these two days."
"I know who the killer is." Lin Feng said casually.
Li Fu's eyes widened.
"I thought the Police Station would be faster, but they were still a bit slow…" Lin Feng shook his head.
Criminal activity cannot be stopped at present.
Homicide is especially true.
Almost no country in the world has a 100% solve rate—specifically for homicides.
There are always cold cases due to various objective reasons.
Even with continuous advancements in science and technology, it's the same.
Even in America, the most technologically advanced country in the world, their homicide solve rate is hard to describe.
Lin Feng would not be harsh on the Hong Kong police.
"Then why didn't you tell Chief Huang just now?" Li Fu was very puzzled.
"The killer is there, he can't run away." Lin Feng was indifferent, "Chief Huang relies too much on my information; it's time for him to show some initiative."
"Brother Feng, police officers investigating cases naturally have to find the most probable one from various pieces of information." Li Fu reminded him, "Hong Kong is not his Mainland. Even in his Mainland, when police investigate, some timid villagers are afraid to provide information…"
Lin Feng nodded.
"That's true!"
"Alright, I'm giving you half a day off today. Go back and spend some quality time with your Qi Qi."
"How can I take a day off?" Li Fu smiled wryly and shook his head, "There's a ton of stuff to do with the Hung Hing Group's restructuring. I have to go there."
"I'll pick up Qi Qi after I'm done."
Lin Feng thought for a moment and said:
"When the Tycoon Group matter is over, I'll give you a holiday. You can take Qi Qi back to your Mainland."
Li Fu was stunned:
"Go back to Mainland? And take Qi Qi with me?"
"An ugly daughter-in-law still has to meet her in-laws!" Lin Feng teased.
Li Fu's face turned red:
"Thank you, Boss."
"Go on, go on." Lin Feng smiled, "Returning home without wealth is like wearing fine clothes at night."
"Besides, your uncle and aunt have also built a big house, and now they just want to hold their grandson. This time you go back, it's a good opportunity to make this happen, how great."
Li Fu nodded repeatedly, rubbing the back of his head, grinning foolishly.
Lin Feng smiled:
"Hurry up and get to work."
Li Fu happily said goodbye to Lin Feng and left with full enthusiasm.
Lin Feng smiled.
He didn't rush to call Wong Bing-Yiu. He changed into a training suit and diligently performed a set of Bajiquan.
He practiced this boxing every day, and even when he was busy, he would make time to practice.
With Lin Feng's current status, there was almost no need for him to personally act.
The most important thing about martial arts is fitness, not killing enemies.
But this was his martial artist's instinct.
After exercising, one's mood always becomes very pleasant.
After relaxing, Lin Feng took a shower, brewed a cup of tea, and then called Wong Bing-Yiu.
"Mr. Lin, you have news so quickly?" Wong Bing-Yiu was dumbfounded.
Everyone said that Hung Hing's Lin Feng was well-informed, but to be this well-informed was too much, wasn't it?!
However, thinking of the previous Lam Kor-wan case, Wong Bing-Yiu still had some psychological preparation.
"Family murders aren't like other cases; we'll definitely pay more attention." Lin Feng was also serious.
"Which heartless bastard did it?" Wong Bing-Yiu asked, suppressing his anger.
Serial family murders, not even sparing the elderly and children.
Most importantly, preliminary investigations showed that the victims were all described as good people by their neighbors, with absolutely no enemies.
In other words, the killer committed the murders for the sake of killing.
The nature of the crime was too heinous.
Wong Bing-Yiu wanted to flay the killer.
"These two family murders were committed by the same killer." Lin Feng didn't try to hide it, "Both victim families attended a wedding last week."
"They had a common photographer."
"Finding the killer isn't difficult. The killer is quite special."
"How special?" Wong Bing-Yiu was already eager to find someone.
Lin Feng shrugged:
"The killer has a mental illness!"