Hong Kong Storm: The King of Jobs

Chapter 356, Section 133: Waves Rise Even Without Wind

Even late at night, Yau Ma Tei is still brightly lit.

At the entrances of nightclubs, bars, and discos, cars and people were bustling about, and drunken rich kids were getting out of their cars, rushing to their next party.

He tossed his car keys onto the parking counter, took the number plate from the valet, stuffed it into his pocket, and beckoned to the waiter serving him to find him a pretty girl.

Parking attendants quickly park their cars, insert a coin into the parking meter, pull the timing lever all the way down, and hang the car key on the corresponding number plate so they won't have trouble finding it.

The pretty girls who use coins stand up every ten minutes, carrying a bag of coins, to recharge the parking meters that are about to run out of time.

The dozen or so parking spaces at the Shui Fong Yau Ma Tei branch alone supported more than two hundred parking attendants and female parking attendants.

Each parking spot had a 49 (gangster) sitting in it, observing the street activity. If any thugs caused trouble at the fee collection area, these 49s would be dispatched by members of the triad to beat them up and maintain order.

Spinach Dong sat in front of the parking counter, listening to the radio and eating edamame. He was extremely rude, spewing feces everywhere and spitting edamame shells all over the place.

Fire Dog, the gang's top fighter, could only become a parking attendant, bowing and scraping as he parked for rich young men and big spenders, while Huanxi, with a bruised and swollen face, sat on the curb, sulking with a straw in his mouth.

The reason the three of them were so free was because the underground betting station in Yuen Long had been raided by the cops. The cops had seized all the betting slips, deposits, and turnover from the past five days.

"Damn it! Who are you trying to fool with that sour face? If it's me, I, Spinach Dong, don't care! But if you're giving it to Brother Sheng, I'll send you swimming at Shark Dessert Shop tonight!"

Spinach Dong picked up a boiled edamame and threw it at Huanxi on the back of the head to wake the idiot up.

As a henchman, how could he dare to be angry with the boss and Lao Ding? Huanxi spat the straw in his mouth onto the ground, stood up, walked to the side of Spinach Dong, and asked the parking attendant next to him to make room for him. He complained, "The cops took over the boxing champion's spot, and my left eyelid started twitching."

"Many of the big boats and small boats that the boxing champion Sheng has been to the betting station. If these bastards don't keep their mouths shut, we'll all be in trouble."

“I told that bastard Ying Weikun to go somewhere else and reduce his betting volume recently, but he just wouldn’t listen and kept betting like crazy. Now look what happened, he’s lost all his savings this time.”

“If Brother Sheng finds out that the score betting business has suffered huge losses, he will definitely make an open appearance and stab me and Ying Weikun in the back three times.”

Three cuts and six holes!

exaggerate!

Seeing his trusted subordinate speaking so exaggeratedly, Spinach Dong picked up a boiled edamame and smashed it on the slump's head: "Nonsense, Brother Sheng won't open the door just because you're down on your luck."

"The boxing champion, Sheng, who was in charge, went to jail, so I arranged to meet Zombie Bao. This bastard is just like your boss, I'm a nobody, and I'm in charge of gathering information and contacting various gangs."

“There’s a mole in the family, he must know. If he doesn’t give me an explanation this time, I promise I’ll make that bastard learn what it means to be stabbed three times and stabbed six times.”

The job of the straw sandalman was to gather information and contact various triads. There was a traitor in the gang, which also implicated his fellow disciples. This definitely needed to be explained.

Hearing that Spinach East had contacted Zombie Pack, Huanxi was overjoyed. The underground betting station in Yuen Long had lost at least a million dollars. Gamblers' bets had to be accepted. Losing was fine, but if they won, they had to follow the rules.

Although all the betting clerks were arrested, the large boats and small boats outside didn't cause any problems. As long as the reputation of the betting station isn't ruined, they can simply move to another location and open a new betting station to continue operating.

However, Huanxi doesn't plan to place the betting station in Hong Kong this time. Macau is a good place. If the betting station is placed in Macau, as long as the police are bribed, everything will be fine. Everyone knows that the Portuguese are the most greedy.

The lost banknotes, plus the banknotes to be paid in compensation, add up to more than two million yuan. Huanxi, with her small arms and legs, can't afford to take such a big blame.

Just as Spinach Dong finished the entire plate of edamame, Zombie Bao finally arrived late with a few henchmen.

"Brother Dong, I'm so sorry, there was a traffic jam on the way, I'm late! Please forgive me!"

Zombie Bao took a handkerchief from his briefcase, carefully wiped his forehead, and sincerely apologized.

"It's okay! I'm free all night. After all, the cops shut down my most profitable place, so I can take a break this month."

"smoke!"

Spinach Dong took out a cigarette, handed one to Zombie Bao, and lit it for the deadbeat.

Upon hearing that the East Division's betting station had been raided, Zombie Bao gave a wry smile. He had received word that afternoon that the underground betting station in Yau Ma Tei had been completely shut down by the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB).

First, King Sheng's betting station was raided, and Greyhound Seven was arrested and imprisoned. Then, Handsome Sheng's underground betting station was also raided by the cops. The blame will definitely fall on Central.

On the way here, Zombie Bao was racking his brains for a solution. Now the Yau Ma Tei gang has great power. Handsome Sheng directly took down Ding Cai Pao and is the best candidate for the Double Flower Red Pole. Spinach Dong is even known as the Cash King. He can actually compete with Big Brother Cheng, Big Boss Yuan and others in terms of wealth.

Although he ultimately lost, he made a name for himself in the underworld. Even the leaders and bosses of some small gangs and shady gangs had to take the initiative to greet him when they saw him fall from grace.

Moreover, Spinach East's cousin is Ji Mi, who went head-to-head with the big boss Yuan several times. In the end, Xinji's fellow Daoist Sheng stepped in and hosted a peace feast to settle the matter.

The Yau Ma Tei triad has many skilled fighters. Even the once-famous Tung Lian leader Hung Tai was defeated by Handsome Sheng. If this matter is not handled properly and it gets back to Lao Ding, the entire triad will be in deep trouble.

However, we cannot simply take the blame based on the opinion of Spinach East alone.

The best approach is to stall and wait for the big boss to come out of jail, then let him make the decision.

"Damn it! Who dares to let Brother Dong go hungry? I, Zombie Bao, will declare here first: whoever lets Brother Dong go hungry, I, Zombie Bao, will make sure that bastard has nowhere to live."

Zombie Pack immediately tried to evade the issue, pretending to support Spinach East, but deliberately avoiding any mention of underground betting stations.

Spinach Dong snorted and said with a smile, "Brother Bao, stop your nonsense. Whoever is causing me trouble is causing trouble for me, Boss Handsome Sheng. In the underworld, those who are blind and useless are all dead long ago."

"Stop talking nonsense! The reason why Huanxi was caught by the cops at his betting station in Yuen Long this time is because of Greyhound Seven. That bastard is unreliable and has no vision. He chose a double agent as his betting agent."

“Rising Star doesn’t know about this yet. The gang has lost more than two million. If Rising Star finds out, Boss Ding will find out. Boss Ding has already transferred the betting business from Central to Yau Ma Tei. Boxing King Sheng is pulling strings behind the scenes. This is a violation of the family rules!”

The chubby zombie-like man had a bead of sweat on his forehead. He quickly wiped it clean with a handkerchief and replied with a dry laugh, "Brother Dong, what you're saying doesn't make sense."

"The business of dealing with the odds isn't like a wife cake, where you can just say you'll get it all at once."

"Businesses need to be closed down little by little. Deposits from old connections also need to be returned to them. This matter is more complicated than you think. It's not something that can be resolved with just a single order from the boss."

"Nothing is settled yet. Central has also lost a lot of people. Settlement fees, bail money, and compensation to gambling addicts have all been spent. It will take millions to cover the losses."

“Brother Dong, you can’t just say that Ah Qi took a traitor and put the whole thing on Ah Qi’s head. The triad lawyer is still working. He definitely knows who the tainted witness is.”

“Right now, Brother Sheng is in jail and won’t be out anytime soon. How about we do this for now, and when Brother Sheng comes out, let him go talk to Brother Sheng. They are fellow disciples and worship the same ancestor, so I guarantee they can communicate.”

In fact, Zombie Bao was also helpless. The top dog of the boxing champion was also handcuffed and imprisoned. The position of White Paper Fan in the gang had been vacant for a long time and no one had been chosen. He himself was just the nominal leader of the gang.

But he was all in name only, just passing the time by running a few bars, and had no real power.

"Stop rambling. Everyone in the underworld knows that Big, Greyhound Seven's betting ringleader, is coming out as a witness. I've also heard that Greyhound Seven isn't safe either; he's planning to cooperate with the cops and send out some boxing champions."

“Big had previously visited underground betting stations in Yuen Long and always chose to be a witness for the prosecution. It’s normal for him to reveal some exciting information.”

“Zombie Pack, if you can’t handle this, we’re done talking. I’m going to find Lao Ding and have him act like the boss, making things crystal clear. More than ten people were arrested in Huanxi, and each of them needs to be given resettlement fees, pay bail, and hire lawyers.”

“Every month, I have to go to the jail to do the big accounting, which costs at least five hundred yuan a month.”

“All these odds and ends add up to tens of thousands of yuan every month. Now Huanxi has been targeted and needs to run away. You will all be responsible for the resettlement expenses and the taxi fare for her escape.”

Spinach Dong deliberately stood up and spoke as loudly as he could, intentionally making sure the parking attendant sitting next to him could hear.

Seeing that Spinach Dong was very excited, Zombie Bao quickly stood up, pulled Spinach Dong aside, and told the scoundrel to keep his voice down. He said with a wry smile, "Brother Dong, there are too many people around. These parking attendants aren't gangsters, nor are they your brothers." "These scoundrels are freeloaders. Who knows if there are informants among them? Keep a low profile."

“I will definitely give you an explanation for this matter. Old Ding already knows about it, and he will definitely not sit idly by. He will definitely give Brother Sheng an explanation.”

"At most one day, just one more day, and Brother Sheng will come out. He will definitely give Brother Dong an explanation and Brother Huanxi an explanation. If it's really as you said, Brother Dong, Greyhound Seven and Bigger are going to cooperate with the cops and become traitors."

“The Central triad will definitely stand up and tear these traitors' tongues out.”

Zombie Bao's statement satisfied Spinach Dong. The key was that the news had already spread. He coughed, cleared his throat, and reluctantly said, "Since you've said so, Zombie Brother, as your brother, I should definitely give you face."

"I'm giving Zombie Bro two days. If Brother Sheng doesn't step up and resolve this by then, don't blame me for losing my temper!"

"Since you, Zombie Bro, still need to take charge of the gang, I won't keep you here for shark fin soup. Remember! You have two days. Once that time is up, I'll get to work."

"Go slowly and don't send me away!"

Spinach East directly issued an eviction notice, telling Zombie Bao to get lost.

Now that Spinach was riding high, Zombie Bao didn't dare to get angry. He could only laugh awkwardly a few times and quickly leave with his henchmen.

"Brother Dong...Brother Dong"

Si Jiu Zai, the ice cream vendor in charge of the parking spaces on Reclamation Street, came running over breathlessly and shouted as he approached Spinach East.

"Oh my god! I'm so weak! I need to take some tonics!"

"I've told you many times to go to the boxing gym and practice boxing when you have time, to exercise your bodies. You're working day and night and you're not exercising properly. Sooner or later you'll become weaklings and get cut into eight pieces."

"Catch your breath before you speak!"

The 49s at the parking lot were all henchmen of Spinach Dong, and they all kowtowed to the ground, recognizing Spinach Dong as their boss.

Seeing that his henchmen were all spineless cowards, unable to do anything, and unable to even scare the other side when they went out to show off, he found it hilarious.

"Brother Dong, I've caught a cold recently. Once I'm better, I can take on ten men on my own."

"Just now, a crazy guy wearing a baseball cap brought it to the parking spot, saying that the boss specifically requested it."

"I think it's just a packet of cold medicine. Does your husband also have a cold? I have a secret recipe. If you drink it the night before, you'll be cured the next morning."

Ice Cream quickly reached into her pocket, pulled out a bag of cold medicine granules, and handed it to Spinach Dong.

Taking the cold medicine, Spinach Dong stuffed it into his pocket without a second thought, and Zero Frame said, "One against ten? You're more like a braggart! In the whole gang, you're the best at bragging, it's hilarious!"

"Alright! Quickly use your secret remedy to cure your cold!"

"Brother Sheng is incredibly lucky, blessed with good fortune and immune to all illnesses. Is everything alright on Xintiandi Street?"

After scolding the ice cream vendor, Spinach Dong started to care about the parking lot business.

"Boss, you can rest assured about my work."

"Business is booming. All the parking meters are full. New customers find it troublesome and choose our valet parking package. They pay an extra two hundred yuan to park in our contracted underground parking lot."

Business is exceptionally brisk tonight, after all, the New Year is just around the corner, and there are a lot of people out having fun.

There are 300 parking meters on Reclamation Street, and they are all full. The valet parking attendants are all extremely busy.

Ice Cream patted her chest and assured everyone that everything would be fine.

"I don't believe you! Pay more attention!"

Spinach cursed, took out a cigarette from his pocket, lit it, blew out a smoke ring, and looked at Huanxi sitting on the plastic chair, saying, "Huanxi, it's cold. Go to the tea restaurant and order milk tea according to the number of workers, one cup each."

"Tonight's late-night snack is extra: one braised egg and one chicken leg for each person. Put the bill on me, and I'll settle it with the restaurant at the end of the month."

"The weather is getting colder and colder. We need to eat more meat to stay warm. No matter how much white rice we eat, we won't be able to stand it if we don't have any oil in our stomachs." After saying that, he took out his wallet, pulled out a large gold bull bill, and slapped it on the parking space.

Hearing that there would be extra late-night snacks and hot milk tea, Parker and his cousins ​​were all very happy.

Working as a parking attendant in Yau Ma Tei with my cousin earns more than working in a factory. The young people sit together, chatting and laughing, and the work isn't boring at all.

Huanxi deliberately picked up the giant golden bull given to her by Spinach Dong, looked at it under the streetlight, pretended to check it, and after dodging Spinach Dong's kick, ran across the street to buy milk tea.

"After buying the milk tea, I'll go back to Tuodi to see Brother Sheng. Oh, and bring Brother Sheng a bowl of shark fin soup, since he doesn't like shark fin soup. Also, bring him a fried three treasures and curry fish balls."

Seeing Huanxi run across the street, Spinach Dong called out a few words and then told Huo Gou to leave and go back to the gang to find a place to eat late-night snacks with Handsome Sheng.

After Spinach left, several older parking attendants made an excuse to go to the restroom, but in reality, they went to tip him off.

One of the guys, named Tian Yunxing, ran straight to a self-service phone booth, dialed a number, and as soon as the call was answered, he quickly said, "Brother Mouth, I've heard that Red Stick Greyhound Seven from the Central Tribe is planning to become a double agent and cooperate with the cops."

“His subordinate, Big, has become a witness for the prosecution. He shut down the underground betting station of Handsome Winner in Yuen Long.”

"Spinach Dong just got into an argument with Zombie Bao; it looks like they couldn't reach an agreement."

Selling information to middlemen isn't a big problem, after all, Hong Kong is only so big, and even if you don't sell it, it'll be in the newspapers by tomorrow morning.

Many parking attendants directly sold intelligence to familiar military and civilian officers in exchange for hefty informant fees.

In less than half an hour, Greyhound Seven had become a notorious traitor known throughout Hong Kong, and Big had become a truly incriminating witness.

Chi Mengli put down the microphone and continued to press the calculator, calculating the numbers for the past two days.

The Yau Ma Tei branch has been doing very well lately, with all the henchmen making money and the branch taking a good cut of profits.

Especially in the business of betting on the edge of the score, the commission from the trading hall alone has reached 150,000 to 160,000 this week.

But the good days of the illegal betting business are about to end, and he will even need to take a large sum of money from his previous profits to plug the huge hole in the underground betting station.

Flop!

After Chi Mengli finished calculating the accounts and verified the numbers, she put the ledger and cash into the safe.

"Brother Sheng, it's getting late. I've ordered some late-night snacks, including your favorite shark fin soup."

Spinach Dong walked in by himself, closed the door, and plopped down on the sofa.

It's getting late!

Chi Mengli raised her wrist, glanced at the gold Rolex on her wrist, and realized that it was almost one o'clock in the morning. It was time to have some late-night snacks, and after that, she should return to the Sheraton Hotel to rest.

"Oh, right! Brother Sheng, someone just delivered a bag of cold medicine granules!"

Spinach Dong quickly reached into his pocket, pulled out a packet of cold medicine granules, and placed it on the table: "Brother Sheng, if you catch a cold, I'll have the restaurant make you a bowl of ginger soup to dispel the chill!"

(End of this chapter)