Hong Kong Storm: The King of Jobs

Chapter 307 84: The truth is also time-sensitive

I have to say that Xizi's driving skills are getting better and better. He drives smoothly all the way, without any of the nodding his head every three steps as before.

Chi Mengli came to the downstairs of Pink Detective Agency and only brought Bo Xidong upstairs.

It's an urgent matter, there's no need to bring too many people. Besides, Pink Detective Agency is strong and powerful, all of them are retired inspector-level cops. They won't be afraid even if you bring more gangsters with you.

Besides, sometimes, when there are too many people, there is too much to talk about, which is not conducive to discussing things.

Taking the elevator to the floor where Pink Detective Agency is located, the receptionist learned that Chi Mengli was looking for Xiao Shandong. She took down the phone and briefly communicated in English before saying with a smile, "Gentlemen, please come this way."

The receptionist at Pink Detective Agency is very professional and has a very good temperament. No, she has a very good temperament and looks like she could give birth to a son.

Chi Mengli is also considering whether to recruit two such receptionists with very good temperaments for the advertising company and the garbage disposal company. The salary can be offered a higher salary. After all, a happy mood also leads to better work.

But such a pleasant experience soon ended. The receptionist put a pot of coffee on the coffee table, briefly introduced to them the tall, thin, gray-haired old man in front of them as Xiao Shandong, and then left.

"Sir, I see regret in your eyes, but Pink Detective Agency is committed to thinking about what our clients want and solving all their problems."

"For eight thousand dollars, I will give you the phone number of Miss Lucy at the front desk, as well as her home address and family relationships. I will also prepare a professional report and send it to this gentleman."

"There are only two things in this world that should not be wasted. One is good wine, and the other is Damaner!"

Xiao Shandong crossed his legs and looked at Chi Mengli who was sitting opposite him with a sly smile on his face.

Although this was the first time he met the client, Xiao Shandong felt that this young rich man was a little strange. He had a decadent air and his eyes were very sharp, as if he could see through people at a glance.

Chi Mengli really figured out something. Her Shandong accent mixed with Cantonese sounds inexplicably funny.

There are indeed Shandong policemen among the Hong Kong police, but unlike what is rumored in the market, these people are only in military uniform and are a negligible force.

These policemen from the Qilu area and the Jiaodong Peninsula have always been in charge of security work. The Governor, the Chief Secretary, the Attorney General, and the directors of the thirteen departments are all protected by the Shandong Battalion.

Even when Chen Zhichao and Lan Gang rose to prominence, it was these people who introduced them to each other. In the Political Department, these people have great influence.

Chi Mengli noticed that there were thick calluses on Xiao Shandong's right hand as he held the coffee. It seemed that he practiced shooting all the time. There was also a bulge under his leather jacket, which meant he must be carrying a weapon with him.

"Eight thousand dollars! Too expensive!"

"If the receptionist wasn't a lady from a wealthy family, I believe eight thousand dollars would be enough for her to have dinner with me."

"Besides, my face shouldn't cost 8,000 yuan. As long as I invite her sincerely, the receptionist shouldn't deny me face."

It was already afternoon. After drinking coffee, I would definitely not be able to sleep at night. Chi Mengli pushed the coffee cup forward.

Xiao Shandong carefully looked at Chi Mengli's face, and then said depressedly: "Damn it, I hate pretty boys all my life. I have to spend money to settle things, but they can do it just by being handsome. What a pity."

"I have a good memory. This is the first time we meet and we have never had any business dealings before. But the fact that you can find me means that someone is there to guide you."

"Things that require guidance from a master are usually difficult, but you don't have to be afraid. Since I was in my mother's womb, the master pointed at my mother's belly and told me that I am a master at solving difficult problems."

"Again, it cures all diseases!"

It can be seen that Xiao Shandong was in a good mood and was willing to chat with him about all sorts of things. This was a good start. Chi Mengli hooked his finger at Bocaidong, asking his confidant to take out the bill left by Robin.

Bo Xidong, who was sitting next to him, quickly took out a cigarette case and a lighter and placed them in Chi Mengli's palm.

The moment he saw the cigarette box and the lighter, Chi Mengli really wanted to turn into Master Ma and knock open Bo Xidong's head with a hammer to see the circuits inside his head.

Seeing Brother Sheng looking at him with an infatuated look, Bo Xidong suddenly realized something and quickly took down the cigarette box and lighter, opened the cigarette box, took out a cigarette, put it on Chi Mengli's fingers, and then lit it with the lighter.

This operation is so smooth and flowing that it's mind-boggling!
Xiao Shandong was also confused. He didn't expect that the rich young man sitting opposite him, dressed in designer clothes, was so arrogant that he needed his men to go through the formalities for smoking.

It seems to be a big customer, I must take it seriously!

Chi Mengli felt like a kettle about to boil, but in front of outsiders, he had to give Bo Xidong face, so he could only smoke a cigarette with a normal expression, and then said, "Bring out the receipt."

Bo Xidong quickly took out an envelope from his suit pocket and placed it on the coffee table.

"I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Chi Mengli, and my nickname in Jianghu is Handsome Sheng, which means Young and Dangerous."

"I don't think Mr. Xiao Shandong will despise gangsters just because he used to be a cop, and therefore refuse to do business with me!"

"My boss is Robin, but unfortunately, Brother Robin has died in the ancestral hall. Brother Robin promoted me, and now he has died in an unclear way. Although I am not his top horse, I have to stand up and give him justice."

"I know Lianhua has contacted you, and you, a master at solving difficult problems, have also shown him a clear way forward."

"Now, I also need Mr. Xiao Shandong. Please give me a clear way."

"I think this is not a difficult task for you, sir?"

Honesty is the sharpest killer weapon. Since the Pink Detective Agency is so powerful, they will definitely be able to find out your secrets. Guessing around will only waste time. It is better to be directly honest and save time.

After Chi Mengli finished confessing his past, he continued to smoke his cigarette in silence, waiting for Xiao Shandong's reply.

When he heard the word Robin, Xiao Shandong showed disgust from the bottom of his heart, then glanced at Chi Mengli and continued to brag, "Robin is an idiot."

"If there is an idiot competition in Hong Kong, even if Robin doesn't win the championship, he will be in the top three."

"He was an idiot from his mother's womb. He is poisonous to the core and cannot be cured. Unfortunately, most people in this world are morons, which is why an idiot like him can become famous."

"I met two of Robin's men, each one more outrageous than the last. The last one was also an idiot, he fell into the trap himself, reacted and tried to save himself, but chose the wrong direction and ran all the way to his death."

"The second one is you. You are different. You are smart. You are ridiculously smart. There is calculation in your eyes."

Xiao Shandong praised Chi Mengli a few words, but when he saw that this gangster dressed like a rich young man did not take the bait, he sighed inwardly and reached out to pick up the envelope on the coffee table.

Hearing is not as good as seeing. As an old hand, he must see the written document with his own eyes.

In the envelope was a receipt from Pink Detective Agency, in duplicate, one for the investigator and one for the employer.

There was nothing wrong with Lianhua coming to his door, but there was no receipt, so Xiao Shandong could not provide him with services. He could only make up a reason and cheat this loser.

But for the sake of money, he still gave Lianhua an idea and found another way.

However, judging from the news received by Xiao Shandong, Lianhua did not succeed in this endeavor and even implicated a cop who was willing to do the job for money.

You know, it is very difficult to catch a corrupt policeman in trouble nowadays. He is as rare as the national treasure giant panda.

This Lianhua flop deserves to die. If he wants to die, he should die by himself instead of dragging others down. What a flop!

Xiao Shandong cursed a few words in his heart, then carefully checked the code, imprint, and his signature on the bill. Everything was correct, so he put down the bill in his hand and pushed it back.

"The last person who came didn't have the receipt, so he couldn't carry out the subsequent investigation mission. But now that you are here, Mr. Chi, should we restart the investigation mission?"

"I already have some clues. I just need to wait a little longer. In a short period of time, I will be able to catch the traitor that Robin is looking for."

Now that the receipt is in place, the investigation mission can continue. Xiao Shandong looked at Chi Mengli, wanting to see what his new employer thought.

Now Chi Mengli has completely figured it out. Lianhua was completely cheated by Robin's wife. It was really a coincidence. If Lianhua had this bill, it could restart the investigation and maybe find the traitor.

Putting the cigarette in his mouth, he took a puff and exhaled quickly to let the smoke blur his face. When fighting against such a veteran, he needed to reduce facial expressions so as not to let these old cops find any clues.

"Of course not. I already know who the traitor is, but he can't threaten me, so I don't need to do anything."

"But now I'm very curious about who killed Brother Robin."

"Death is the greatest thing. I still have to give an explanation to my brother in the gang."

Chi Mengli expressed her needs, and then continued to look at Xiao Shandong through the smoke.

"I can tell you for sure, Mr. Chi, that Robin's death was not an accident. Someone set him up to be killed."

"Since you already know who the traitor is, the last deal is over. Pink Detective Agency doesn't do business with strangers, only with regular customers. But since I didn't make any contribution in the last case, I'm fine."

"I can give you a VIP card of the lowest level, but this card only has the minimum privileges."

"I was able to take on Robin's business because I owed Robin's father a big favor. If his father hadn't been an informant and tipped me off, I would have been pelted with fire bottles."

"But now the favor has been repaid. Whether Robin lives or dies has nothing to do with me."

"But you do need to burn more paper for Robin. It's thanks to him that you can do business with me." "Human favors are like this. You owe me, and I owe you. It's just like Tu Dabai. You and I are trapped in it, and no one can escape."

In order to end this evil relationship, Xiao Shandong offered the greatest convenience within his authority. Of course, he also had his own little thoughts. After all, most of his old customers were dead, and his unworthy descendants who inherited his VIP cards all disliked his expensive fees.

These fish don’t understand the principle that you get what you pay for. They are such idiots!
"I don't like burning paper for strangers. I'm not that familiar with Brother Robin. If I didn't want to confirm a guess, I would really care about the life and death of this guy."

"The reason I was able to get this receipt is not because I am loyal, but because I gave more money. Robin's wife also wanted to leave Hong Kong, so she dumped all these problems on me, a small fish."

"But I am very interested in the VIP card you mentioned. After all, I have a lot of business to do recently, and these businesses are about decryption."

Chi Mengli pressed the cigarette in his hand into the ashtray, put on a nonchalant look, and looked at Xiao Shandong who was sitting opposite him.

Xiao Shandong took out a VIP card from his windbreaker pocket, put it on the coffee table, and said with a smile: "This card will have a unique password. The receptionist will help you register in a while."

"I am a curious person, so I did some research in advance. This is also considered to be what the customer wants. This part is free, which can be regarded as making up for the previous losses."

"The person who killed Robin in the ancestral hall was not from any of the major societies, but a foreigner. What was very coincidental was that this foreigner was not staying in the VIP room, but was imprisoned with the local prisoners."

"My insider in the ancestral hall was in the same cell as Robin. He saw with his own eyes that foreigner covered Robin's mouth and nose with a wet towel and suffocated Robin to death."

"It sounds dreamy, doesn't it? A gangster in his prime was suffocated to death by a wet towel. It's unreasonable, isn't it?"

"But what's unreasonable is what happened next. According to my insider, Robin didn't resist at all. He was suffocated to death."

"This foreigner only stayed in the ancestral hall for one day. He was transferred the next day and returned to the prison in Malaya to continue serving his sentence."

"Working at public expense, red-eye assassin, it's really economical."

"The rest of the process will require payment, Mr. Chi, if you want to know, you need to pay a little."

"Otherwise, you'll need to use your head to guess what will happen next."

Xiao Shandong rubbed his fingers and told the rich young man opposite him that it was time to pay.

"I don't like charging per episode. I want you to investigate Robin's death and find out the real culprit. Please remember that it is the real culprit, not the killer who came out to do the work."

Guessing all the time, do you think you are a young man?
Chi Mengli was really in no mood to joke with Xiao Shandong. He wanted to pick up the coffee and take a sip to moisten his throat, but when he saw that the coffee was full of cigarette ash, he held back.

"Investigate the truth behind Robin's death. Five hundred thousand in cash. No bargaining. If you fail to provide important clues within ninety days, or if the investigation is interrupted, the five hundred thousand in cash will be returned in full."

"Pink Detective Agency does not accept checks or transfers, only cash. We also do not accept bargaining."

Seeing that the handsome and rich guy opposite was a little impatient, Xiao Shandong quickly gave his offer. This loser, although he has a handsome face, has no sense of humor and will definitely not be able to pick up girls.

"Adong, go and get the box up."

Coincidentally, Chi Mengli had a lot of cash, and Mr. Wang and Mr. Wen both sent money.

Young Master Wang sent the money to show his attitude, indicating that he would support Chi Mengli to the end. However, the money was not given for free and would be deducted from the future share of the Dragon Palace.

As for Old Man Wen, the money was relatively simple. It was just a reward for his hard work. By spending two or three million, he could get back half of the lost face. Old Man Wen would definitely do such a cost-effective deal.

"I promised you the number. You can tell me now. Of course, if you think I'm unreliable and a bad guy who won't recognize you, you can tell me after I count the money."

"But before that, could you please ask the receptionist to bring me a bottle of Perrier water? Drinking coffee in the afternoon is not my habit."

Chi Mengli yawned and asked Xiao Shandong to get him a bottle of water.

Xiao Shandong stood up, walked to the door of the reception room, asked the receptionist to bring a bottle of Perrier water, then sat back in his chair and said with a smile: "It's a waste of talent for a rich young man to be a gangster."

"But this is not uncommon. In the past, many young masters in Chinese associations created their own names to protect their family businesses. The Zhang family at that time was the best among the best."

"I trust Chi Sheng, so I will tell him everything I have found out so far."

"Robin's death was so strange that I was curious and secretly investigated. Coincidentally, the forensic doctor who performed the autopsy on Robin was an old friend of mine. He told me that a substance was extracted from Robin's body."

"To put it simply, it's a powerful knockout drug that can be metabolized by the body. Just a few grams will put you into a coma. Even if you chop off Robin's hands and feet and cook them into a dish, he won't feel anything."

"It's just that the amount extracted was pitifully small, and the forensic doctor couldn't determine whether it was naturally produced by the human body or added by others later, so they just pretended nothing happened and wrote in the autopsy report that it was due to heart disease."

"But I have an insider who can pass on information. I know the whole story and can make a reasonable inference."

"The mastermind behind this incident must be someone with extraordinary powers, otherwise he wouldn't be able to handle the journey of the Red Eye Killer."

"The five hundred thousand I asked for was not an exorbitant price, but a reasonable charge."

Xiao Shandong told everything he knew.

Chi Mengli took the Perrier handed over by the receptionist with a smile, then stopped the receptionist who was about to leave. He took out a business card from his pocket and said, "Beautiful lady, I have the whole night tonight."

"We can go to the Peninsula Hotel to eat French food. Of course, if you like Japanese food, I own many top Japanese restaurants. We can sit together and discuss the name of our baby."

The receptionist reacted immediately. She smiled and said, "Sorry, Mr. Chi, I already have a husband and am also considering a name for our future baby. I won't bother you anymore."

Chi Mengli, who was ruthlessly rejected, was not disappointed. He first carefully checked the cap of the Perrier water bottle. Seeing that there was no problem with the bottle and the cap, he unscrewed the cap and took a small sip.

"Chi Sheng, it seems that your handsome face is not as invincible as you think."

Xiao Shandong noticed Chi Mengli checking the bottle, but pretended not to see it and just smiled and joked.

Chi Mengli put down the water bottle, smiled, and answered: "I like to take the initiative. Taking the initiative means controlling the rhythm. Once I speak, I have a 50% chance of winning. Whether it is doing business or gambling, if there is a 50% chance of winning, I will go all in."

"I listened patiently to the story you told me, Mr. Detective. Unfortunately, this story is not what I want. I want to know who killed Robin and who is the mastermind behind it."

"Let go of the killer who took the plane to work overtime! He is just a worker. I dare to bet my life on him. I don't know who asked this idiot to do this."

"I don't have much patience, because secrets are time-limited. If the answer doesn't appear in the time it should appear, then everything is meaningless."

"I think you should understand what I said, Mr. Detective!"

"The first commission has been completed, and the next one is the second one."

Chi Mengli coughed lightly, and then continued: "I want to check someone. I don't know his name, I only know his nickname and his contacts."

"Mr. Song, the person associated with this plop is Boxing King Sheng, the owner of the Shuifang Central Hall."

"I'm also from the water room. Boxing King Sheng was ready to transfer the odds business to me, but this guy brought up a behind-the-scenes boss and asked me to cut a piece of the cake for him."

"Although Boxing King Sheng has known me for many years, he doesn't understand me. I like to eat alone and don't like to share my wealth with others, so I want to investigate this Mr. Song. I want to know whether this guy is really true or whether Boxing King Sheng is just trying to scare me."

"Even if it's true, I have to know the depth of Mr. Song. If he is a nobody, I have to fight with him for my legal rights."

Chi Mengli did not hide his intentions and spoke out openly.

Xiao Shandong touched his gray hair. He disliked the business in the underworld the most because the profit was small and there were many risks and sequelae.

However, his business volume in the past year has not been up to standard. If he doesn't make a few big deals, he will have to say goodbye to his huge year-end bonus.

"Three hundred thousand, no bargaining."

"If there is a second, there will be a third. Chi Sheng can continue to talk."

For the sake of money, Xiao Shandong agreed.

It is comfortable to talk to smart people. Chi Mengli nodded and said, "I have recently hooked up with a girl. She is very nice, rich, powerful, considerate, and beautiful."

“Almost no downsides!”

"I have never met such a perfect person in my life. This beautiful, considerate woman reminds me of the Snail Girl in the myth."

"It's the snail girl who shows up at the cowherd's house on time every noon, doing the laundry, cooking, chopping wood and cleaning."

"I don't like myths and legends. I think fairy tales are all lies. I am a gangster, not a prince, so I can't enjoy the treatment of a prince."

"So I need Mr. Detective to help me check it out!"

(End of this chapter)