Hong Kong Storm: The King of Jobs

Chapter 402, page 179: The Brave

Once you're over thirty, your life is precarious; no one can guarantee that if you close your eyes, you'll be able to open them again the next day.

The way the police handled the situation was not wrong, even though the person was a special commissioner of Interpol, and even though the special commissioner's investigation was focused on human trafficking.

Selling laborers as "coolies" is a traditional Chinese practice. When people couldn't afford to eat, they would sell their laborers to America. This was considered a compassionate act. But now, selling laborers from Hong Kong, a hub for Asian laborers, to Chinatowns around the world to work as prostitutes is a path to certain hell.

After reviewing the materials in her hand, Chi Mengli finally understood: Teacher Li and Song Sheng were also sworn enemies! This was a desperate attempt to seek revenge.

But this is good too; having help is better than fighting alone.

The judge is there to help people resolve their troubles. Teacher Li said that the judge knows Ruan Wen's background, which means that Ruan Wen is also one of the troubles.

The name Ruan Wen is probably not fake. The brain can be trained, but subconscious reactions cannot be faked. Chi Mengli once tested it using the methods of CIA intelligence analysts.

The method is actually quite simple: amidst a large amount of information that requires thought, you mix the other person's name in it, and you have to say it within one second, then judge their facial micro-expressions.

Ruan Wen passed the test several times, so the name is real.

But in Annam, the name Nguyen Van is as common as Zhao Si and Wang Wu in mainland China.

Just like her name suggests, everything Ruan Wen said was true, it was just another story. After all, only the truth can deceive people. If I'm not mistaken, the old relationship that Guo Guohao mentioned should be dead beyond recognition.

"Xi-zai, go find Ye Gui-wang and tell him to give the cola to A-Cong and pry his mouth open for me."

No matter what Guo Guohao did as a middleman, I wouldn't believe it. But Kele is different. This guy did spend some time with Chi Mengli and went through a lot together. I just didn't expect that my former good brother would turn around and betray me.

You can never be too careful when it comes to guarding against others!

Chi Mengli sneered. This scheme was cleverly designed. Because there hadn't been any conflict of interest, she hadn't realized it yet. Ruan Wen's investment in Hong Kong had reached over 40 million, and the first batch of videotapes and VCRs was about to be shipped.

They are all Shaw Brothers erotic films, so there's no worry about sales. He hasn't talked to Shen Xianjin yet because they are all officially licensed films and can be shipped by sea through normal channels.

The brothels in Hong Kong can't handle the whole city's pirate industry. They need to bring in the number gangs, Sun Kee, and Luen Shing. After all, this is a business that relies on volume. Once the volume is high, no amount of piracy will be able to hide.

Film companies will also be very happy, as they need videotapes to provide operating funds.

In the illusion of win-win cooperation, Chi Mengli lowered her guard, allowing Ruan Wen to take advantage of a loophole.

But now is the perfect time. The factory has been built, and we've bought a lot of film rights. With one less person to share the profits, we're very happy.

Xizai, who was standing to the side, nodded and walked out of the living room of the long private room.

Chi Mengli then turned his attention to the police station's files. While enjoying Xiren's warm, soft flesh, he focused intently on the files and began intelligence analysis.

Actually, finding the judge is quite simple; it's about finding the entry point where the judge recruits ordinary citizens as hitmen. The real difficulty in this business isn't finding clients, but finding these murderers who are willing to die for money.

There's only one case, and there's no overlap whatsoever.

Chi Mengli continued flipping through the pages, but he quickly discovered something amiss.

DE Health Insurance Company!

This is a multinational corporation that integrates medical clinics, insurance, and research institutes into a unified healthcare group.

The South Asian taxi driver who committed the murder was insured by DE Company and even received treatment at a DE Company clinic.

"It's almost time. Change your clothes and let's go eat at Fu Lin Men. Ah Dong is treating."

Chi Mengli put down the document, already having a general idea of ​​what was going on. She reached under Xiren's buttocks and gave her a firm squeeze before withdrawing her hand and standing up.

Xi Ren, looking shy and bashful, stood up and went back to her room to change her clothes.

They're all Oscar winners!
Chi Mengli was a seasoned womanizer and knew that Xiren's shy expression was mostly an act, but sometimes being a little silly made life much more comfortable.

Only Chi Mengli and Xiren remained in the hotel. They took two henchmen and drove two cars to the front of Fulimen Restaurant. They threw the car keys to the parking attendant in front of the restaurant and also threw two red snapper bills.

Spinach Dong had already booked a private room. Chi Mengli pushed open the door and went in, only to find that Spinach Dong and Xiao Mei had already arrived.

"Brother Sheng, you've changed girls again!"

Xiao Mei, with a cigarette dangling from her lips and flipping through her newly bought comic book, saw Xi Ren next to Chi Mengli and made a flirtatious remark.

Faced with this pathetic female scoundrel, Chi Mengli was completely helpless. When it came to verbal sparring, everyone in the room combined was no match for Xiao Mei. He could only extend an international friendly gesture to express his dissatisfaction.

Ah Cong, Ji Mi, Hei A Hu and his fiancée had all arrived, and Bo Cai Dong called the waiter in to take their order.

We ordered a huge amount of lobster and abalone, and also two bottles of Remy Martin. As for Fook Lam Moon's signature crispy fried chicken and pork belly with bird's nest, those were also a must-try.

The pork tripe and bird's nest soup was prepared in advance and served three minutes later.

Chi Mengli stirred the pig's stomach and bird's nest with a soup spoon and found that the cooking time was just right, with a rich, gelatinous texture. He took a sip and found it delicious. He poured a little white vinegar into the pig's stomach and bird's nest soup to enhance the flavor.

Actually, his favorite part is the pig's stomach. He likes the texture of the pig's stomach, which is chewy and bouncy, but he doesn't like the offal smell. He has tried many different places, but Fulinmen has the best preparation.

"Come on! Let's raise a glass. After the New Year, Ah Hu will get married and Ah Dong will get engaged. It's a double celebration."

"As the boss, I've made all the necessary preparations, and the business at the branch is booming."

"Actually, it shouldn't be a double celebration, but a quadruple celebration. After the New Year, Ah Hu will be the head of Temple Street, and Ji Mi will be the head of Canton Road."

“I, Ah Sheng, have been the leader for about half a year now. With you brothers around, I, Ah Sheng, am very honored. This time, the opening of the branch was decided by the boss, and the other branches will not speak out of turn.”

“If anyone talks nonsense, I, Ah Sheng, will be the first to object and make sure they pay the price.”

"Come on! Let's drink to each other's continued success!"

Chi Mengli put down her soup spoon, picked up her wine glass, poured a small sip of Remy Martin into it, congratulated the people present, and then drank the Remy Martin in her glass in one gulp.

"May your business prosper all the way to the end of the year!" Spinach Dong, Black Tiger, Jimi, Acong and others all stood up, raised their glasses, said auspicious words, and then drank the Remy Martin in their glasses.

"Everyone sit down!"

"We're all family, so don't be too reserved."

Chi Mengli told everyone present to sit down and continue eating and drinking, and not to be too reserved.

Xiao Mei finished her Remy Martin in one gulp, wiped her mouth, and said with some curiosity, "Brother Sheng, you never drink alcohol, and even when you drink beer, you only take a sip or two. Your alcohol tolerance has increased recently!"

Chi Mengli reluctantly put down her wine glass and replied, "Beautiful lady, I would like to drink less, but life in the underworld is tough! I would like to abstain from alcohol completely, but how can I possibly stop?"

"Alright! That's enough for now. I'm going to see my mother tonight. The New Year is almost here, and I need to spend some time with her."

With Xiao Mei's words as a shield, Chi Mengli made an excuse that she had to see Sister Lian and drive all night, so she stopped drinking and instead asked the waiter to bring two bottles of soda. She continued to eat and chat happily.

Black Tiger and Spinach Dong were drunk because their wedding was approaching. The others also drank quite a bit. Ji Mi couldn't escape her cousin's wife's drinking enticements and went to the bathroom to vomit twice.

Seeing that it was almost time, Chi Mengli called the waiter in to pay the bill. When going out with a big shot, there was no option for the younger brother to pay the bill. He glanced at the bill, took out a few large gold bull bills from his wallet, tucked them into the bill book, and handed them back to the waiter.

"Thank you so much, Brother Sheng!"

Upon seeing Chi Mengli's wave, the waiter immediately understood that the change had been turned into a tip, and quickly expressed his gratitude.

A group of people walked out of Fulimen Restaurant. Seeing that everyone had drunk a lot, Chi Mengli looked at Huo Gou, the leader of Bo Cai Dong, and said: "Huo Gou, take your boss and sister-in-law home. Make sure A Dong is safe. If anything happens, I'll hold you accountable!"

"No deduction. Take Jimi back. Ah Hu, you've had too much to drink. Go back and rest."

"Ah Cong, you should go back and rest too, you don't need to keep me company!"

Seeing that Ah Cong was a bit tipsy and wanted to get into her car, Chi Mengli quickly stopped him. This idiot had also drunk quite a bit, and now his fighting power was basically zero. If something happened, she would have to protect him.

Ah Cong's henchmen quickly stepped forward, helped their boss up, and put him in the car.

Seeing that everyone was being taken care of, Chi Mengli opened the car door, preparing to drive alone to see Sister Lian. Just as he was about to start the car, the passenger door opened, and a fragrant breeze entered the car.

Xi Ren, her face flushed from drinking, sat in the passenger seat, her eyes brimming with spring water, staring intently at Chi Mengli.

"Do you know that facial flushing after drinking is a medical condition, an allergic reaction!"

"It's best to drink less in the future!"

Chi Mengli saw through Xiren's seduction, but he had already promised Sister Lian that he would visit her tonight. Compared to this woman, his mother was of course more important!
He floored the accelerator and drove the car toward the nursing home.

The festive atmosphere was still strong along the way, with long strings of red lanterns hanging on the signs of many restaurants.

Chi Mengli, a cigarette dangling from his lips, followed the route he remembered. Xi Ren, who was in the passenger seat, had already fallen asleep, so he had to pull over and help her fasten her seatbelt. It took him almost half an hour to finally arrive at the nursing home.

The nursing home was already pitch black, so Chi Mengli could only park the car in a parking space outside the courtyard. She didn't remove the car key and rolled down the front and rear windows a crack to prevent Xiren from getting carbon monoxide poisoning.

With nutritional supplements prepared in the trunk—all the most popular health products in Hong Kong right now—Chi Mengli, carrying seven or eight bags, entered the nursing home.

When the South Asian security guard at the nursing home saw that it was Chi Mengli, he quickly opened the door. This was a rich young master. Every time he came, he could get one or two Red Snapper coins. Since there was something to gain, he would naturally do him a favor.

As usual, Chi Mengli used two red jujubes to get rid of the South Asian security guard and asked the South Asian scoundrel to help her get nutritional supplements before they arrived at Sister Lian's private room together.

The curtains were drawn on the windows of the room, but the lights were on inside, and there was a TV program playing, so they must be waiting for me.

"Thank you!"

Chi Mengli thanked the South Asian security guard, then carried the skincare products to the room. He knocked on the door, but there was no response. He then turned the doorknob and found that the door was unlocked, so he went inside.

Upon entering the room, Chi Mengli saw someone who shouldn't have been there.

Sister Lian lay on the hospital bed, sleeping peacefully with even breathing. Ruan Wen, who was sitting by the bedside, was reading a magazine. When Chi Mengli entered the room, he closed the magazine and gave his fake boyfriend a charming smile.

"Don't move! The black dog in my hand doesn't know its own limitations!"

Holland emerged from the shadows, holding a Black Star pistol with a silencer.

"Brother Sheng, it's been a long time. I've been taking care of Auntie lately. After all, a man should focus on his career, so the family should be left to me, his capable wife."

Chi Mengli bent down first and placed the nutritional supplements in her hand on the carpet, completely ignoring Holland in the corner, even though the scoundrel was holding a Black Star pistol.

"Don't let your family suffer! Miss Ruan Wen should understand this principle."

"Think about it carefully, our cooperation is very comfortable. I am just your boyfriend in name only. You can use my connections to get things done. It can't be said that everything is successful, but it reduces most of the trouble."

Why should we tear off all pretense of civility?

Chi Mengli was talking, but she kept searching every corner of the room, trying to find out if there were any other bastards besides Holland. If there weren't, she would take action and shove Holland's leg into his mouth, making him regret ever crawling out of his mother's womb.

"Brother Sheng, we all know what kind of farce our cooperation will turn into."

"No need to look anymore! There are only the three of us in this room."

After Ruan Wen finished speaking, he pulled open the bedside table, signaling Chi Mengli not to make any rash moves.

They came prepared!
Inside the bedside table was a timer-controlled potato; looking at the countdown timer, there were less than five minutes left.

Chi Mengli immediately hesitated, knowing that while she could deal with the two people inside the house within five minutes and escape from the house, she definitely couldn't dismantle the timed potato plantation within five minutes.

This thing, let alone five minutes, even fifty hours, I couldn't handle it myself, especially since it has a level on it. As soon as it's picked up, it will immediately explode.

(End of this chapter)