Hong Kong Storm: The King of Jobs

Chapter 432, Part 13: A Romantic Encounter

In Jasmine's eyes, the handsome young man Sheng came to Macau because he was definitely here to do big business.

The Criminal Intelligence Bureau recently set its sights on the water transport king, Biao Jin, and it took them a year to pinpoint his trusted confidant in Hong Kong, Snotty.

When Snotty was making a deal with someone, Handsome Sheng just happened to show up. Hong Kong is a small place, but the gang leader didn't have a single trusted henchman by his side, which must be a big problem.

Most likely, the target of this transaction by Biaojin is not Meifeng, but Liangzaisheng.

Mei-Fung is a smokescreen, while Handsome Sheng is the real buyer.

The previous criminal intelligence officer was found with his body already soaked to a crisp, becoming food for small fish and shrimp. If it weren't for two anglers fishing in the wild, they wouldn't have found him.

However, senior undercover agents from the intelligence department have confirmed that this colleague from the criminal intelligence department has defected, though the specific reasons are unknown.

Sing Sing Daily!

Jasmine memorized the newspaper article and planned to report it immediately upon returning to Hong Kong.

A copy of the Star Daily was quickly delivered to Chi Mengli. He asked for a pen and soon found the location of the Thunder God and Thunder Goddess's column, where the judge contacted the two of them to post their news.

[Today's Job Openings]

[We need three temporary workers to manage the site, including the base spraying and simultaneous operation of the sprayers; and one worker to handle single-handed operations, not large-scale operations. The total base volume is 20 cubic meters.]

[No empty codes please]

There are countless classic tales of spring in the martial arts world. Chi Mengli thought for a long time, her mind racing, before she finally understood them.

The Big Circle Boys not only robbed and plundered, but also worked in various food stalls. They were usually poor relatives of their ancestors, and the food stall owners would help them pay the police to buy identity cards.

The identity certificate costs twenty yuan, which is a lot of money for the locals.

Moreover, the rules regarding identity cards have been changed three times. Now, a guarantor is required, and food stall owners will act as guarantors for these relatives. Of course, this guarantee is not free.

The locals in the Big Circle Clan had to stay at the food stalls for three years. During those three years, they only received one or two hundred dollars in pocket money each month. When the three years were up, the food stall owner would take out two thousand dollars and mail it back to the locals' homes, and give them another five hundred dollars. That was it.

As for whether Lao Biao stays or leaves after three years, everyone can part ways amicably.

Therefore, in this job posting section, "temporary worker" refers to a member of the "Big Circle Boys" (a term used to describe members of the Big Circle Boys).

The combined meaning is that three gangsters need to do something. The location is the position, and the position has been found. Now we need manpower, but just knowing how to wield knives and guns is not enough. They need to know real kung fu.

It requires a lone wolf, a highly skilled individual who can command the situation independently. Going solo and not relying on major figures means that the compensation is not based on commissions, but is received separately.

One side is worth 10,000, twenty sides is worth 200,000, and the reward is 200,000.

Empty code indicates a novice; those who don't understand should stay away.

The most crucial phrase is "青喷齐开" (Qing Pen Qi Kai), which is the spring ritual of the Caoqing Gang, meaning to use both knives and guns.

Those in the underworld can understand the meaning of this passage with just a glance, while ordinary citizens cannot understand the intricacies and naturally will not take the initiative to make the call.

After a few minutes, Chi Mengli finally understood what was written on it. This judge is no ordinary person! He's good at handling knife and gun work; this is interesting.

This Spring Festival tradition is so complicated, it uses Spring Festival traditions from both the north and south of the Yangtze River, and most people really can't understand it.

To make it easier for the eccentric Jasmine beside him to understand, he quickly picked up a pen and drew a large circle on the job posting board, but to make it less noticeable, he only wrote a few keywords on it.

"Eat more, if there's not enough food, order another serving."

"I'm going to the restroom first."

Chi Mengli got up, took off her coat, put her wallet on the table, and swaggered out of the private room with a cigarette in her mouth.

Seeing Chi Mengli leave, Jasmine quickly put down her chopsticks, wiped the curry sauce off her hands, and picked up the newspaper from the table.

[Big Circle Gang, armed with knives and guns, three men, target identified, reward: 200,000!]

Jasmine never imagined that this passage, which most people couldn't understand, could have such a profound meaning.

She quickly determined the column's location, memorized the content, picked up her chopsticks again, and continued her attack on the bread crab.

Chi Mengli, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, was rinsing the toilet when his pager went off. He ignored it until he finished rinsing the toilet, zipped up his pants, and washed his hands before taking the pager off and turning it off.

He walked out with a cigarette in his mouth, went to the front desk, greeted the landlady, picked up the phone, and called the paging service.

The message on the pager was left by Spinach East, saying that the mission was completed and that they had given Lei Gong and Lei Mu a fire bottle each, and that they had returned to the yacht.

Chi Mengli glanced at the gold Rolex on his wrist and realized it was still early, so he gave Spinach Dong his pager number and left a message saying he was going out for a stroll and that they should find their own fun.

After leaving his message, he put the phone back and asked Sister Hua at the front desk to put the phone bill on the bill. He continued smoking, giving Jasmine plenty of time to peek.

"Brother, shall we drink wine or tea?"

Sister Hua glanced at Chi Mengli a few times, then smiled and said, not only that, but she also took an empty teacup and a pair of chopsticks from the side. She turned the lid of the teacup upside down and placed the chopsticks horizontally on the edge of the bowl, three on the left and four on the right.

Three and a half sticks of incense!?
Hong Kong and Haojiang are truly a place of turmoil, teeming with members of the Hongmen. Is this a blessing or a curse?
Chi Mengli coughed, took the cigarette out of his mouth, flicked it with his fingers, put his right thumb and index finger together, and straightened his middle, ring and little fingers, making circles in the air with both hands, indicating that he had received family training and was a disciple of the Four Pillars of Destiny.

"You have Hong Ying on you, have some tea!"

Upon hearing Chi Mengli's reply, Sister Hua's smile widened. From his gestures and speech, she already knew Chi Mengli's identity and continued, "What kind of tea would you like, sir?"

"Black tea, of course!"

Chi Mengli also finished the last sentence. He now needed to unravel the tea formation. Manchus respect the left and Han people respect the right. Of course, the right should be used to defeat the left. But the first chopstick represents the five ancestors of the Hongmen and the second chopstick represents Wan Yunlong.

The third chopstick can be used, but there's a specific technique to breaking the three chopsticks on the left.

The first branch cannot be broken because the Qing dynasty sought revenge against the Ming dynasty and wiped out the Great Shun and Great Xi dynasties. The only option is to break the second branch.

(When Ah Xian came across this document back then, he was also completely baffled.)
Following the old rules, Chi Mengli picked up the third chopstick on the right and flicked the second chopstick on the left away, breaking the tea formation.

(This tea ceremony is from around 1800. It was very likely a rule of the Gelaohui (a secret society), which was absorbed by the Hongmen (another secret society). It's not used anymore!)
The tea ceremony is broken, and brothers are recognized.

Sister Hua immediately broke into a hearty laugh and said, "Young Master is very generous. You're clearly one of our brothers. This meal is on me. Please come and support us more often in the future."

"Putting everything else aside, in the area of ​​Macau, whether it's the water houses, the number gangs, or the brothels, they all have to give Sister Fa some face."

"Besides running a restaurant, I also deal in weapons and firearms. If you have any trouble you can't get out of, you can come to me anytime. I guarantee you'll be satisfied."

Swords, guns, and cannons! Human lives for sale!
The three earliest professions to emerge in human history—king, assassin, and prostitute—are unavoidable no matter where you go.

"Thank you, madam. I just came to Macau to have some fun. Now that I've eaten and drunk my fill, it's time for me to leave. I don't think I need any of the swords, guns, or cannons."

The Hongmen of today is not the same as the Hongmen of the past. Chi Mengli is not foolish enough to believe this fellow brother in front of him. If he were so naive, he would have been sold out long ago, leaving not even a trace of bones.

"You'll need it someday!"

Sister Hua took out a business card with a phone number and pager number on it, placed it on the table, glanced at the private room on the second floor, and said meaningfully, "Brother, you have eyes in all directions and ears in all directions. You can definitely hear everything around you."

"One must not touch the imperial aura, for it will bring endless trouble. One must also not associate with traitors, for if one does, one will easily become a traitor."

After saying that, Sister Hua deliberately stepped forward to ask and helped Chi Mengli straighten her shirt.

Jasmine might fool some gangsters, but in the eyes of seasoned veterans of the underworld, she's just a greenhorn with an overpowering odor.

"The sun rises brightly, and thousands of mountains and rivers are ablaze with light."

"A single round sun rises to the heavens in an instant, chasing away the stars and the waning moon." Chi Mengli recited the poem by Emperor Taizu of Song and replied with a smile, "Imperial aura is the aura of an emperor. To absorb more imperial aura and look at the sun more often is good for your health."

"No need for a free meal. Next time I come, please bring a couple more home-style dishes, don't try to fool the guys with Portuguese food."

"Opening a business means earning hard-earned money," said the proprietress, Sister Hua, politely, but Chi Mengli couldn't take it seriously. She thanked Sister Hua for her kindness, clasped her hands in a fist salute, and turned to return to her private room.

A willing heart is priceless, so Sister Hua stopped talking. However, this unfamiliar Hongmen disciple was quite talented and could recite ancient poems off the top of his head, making him a hundred times better than her own silent man.

Almost ten minutes have passed. If Jasmine hasn't sorted out the information she deliberately leaked, then this loser isn't a qualified partner.

Back in the private room, Chi Mengli found Jasmine still eating seafood, but the newspaper had been moved. Chi Mengli nodded in satisfaction; this devilish woman wasn't completely stupid after all.

"Don't eat anymore! You'll rupture your stomach."

"Pay the bill!"

Chi Mengli called over a waiter, opened her wallet, took out three large gold bull bills, and put them in the receipt book without even looking at the numbers on them.

Three large gold bulls, which is three thousand dollars, are enough to eat at the newly opened Fu Lin Men restaurant. Fo Xiao Lou is a tourist attraction with its own unique dining style, which is a business tactic, but even so, they dare not go too far.

Although even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake, the departure of a powerful dragon still causes chaos and unpleasantness, and the restaurant can't open for ten days or half a month.

The waiter wanted to speak, but seeing the customer pay the bill so readily, he could only accept it. However, he still relayed what the boss, Sister Hua, had told him: "The boss said this bill is on the house, to entertain good brothers from all over the world."

"Thank you for your kindness!"

Chi Mengli waved her hand, stuffed her wallet back into her shirt pocket, grabbed the newspaper, and waved for Jasmine to leave with her.

The dishes weren't very tasty, but the seafood was fresh. Jasmine was a little reluctant to part with the Typhoon Shelter seafood on the table, but she had to stay with Handsome Sheng today.

After the two went downstairs, they found the proprietress, Sister Hua, drinking tea. When she saw Chi Mengli and Jasmine come downstairs, she raised her teacup and said goodbye to them.

Chi Mengli nodded and led Jasmine to get the car.

The valet, having made enough money off Chi Mengli, drove the Bentley over untouched, opened the door, and invited Chi Mengli to get in.

Chi Mengli got into the driver's seat, and after Jasmine was seated and fastened her seatbelt, she slammed on the gas and drove away from the street where Buddha's Smile Building was located.

"Where should I take you to the pier?"

Having given all the necessary information, Jasmine in the passenger seat was no longer of any use. Chi Mengli immediately issued an order to leave, perfectly demonstrating her attitude of always having someone in front of her and never backing down.

"I booked a ticket for tomorrow noon. It's not easy to come to Macau, so of course I want to have a great time."

"The Ruins of St. Paul's, the Macau-Taipa Bridge, and I've heard that the snacks at the Macau night market are also very interesting. You treated me to Portuguese food, so I'll treat you to some Macau snacks."

Jasmine wanted to continue, so she deliberately said that her ticket was for tomorrow noon and kept pestering the handsome Sheng next to her.

Seeing that he couldn't shake off this persistent pest, Chi Mengli had no choice but to find a self-service phone booth and leave a message for Spinach Dong, saying that he was currently flirting with a woman and wouldn't be going home that night.

After Chi Mengli finished making the call, Jasmine quickly jumped out of the car, took out a coin from her handbag, and said she wanted to let her family know she was safe.

As a seasoned undercover agent, mole, and outstanding double agent, Chi Mengli knew without a second thought that this damned woman was going to inform her superior.

Chi Mengli sat back in the car, tore open a new pack of cigarettes, lit one for herself, and adjusted the front of the car, driving forward five meters to give Jasmine enough space to speak freely.

Jasmine held the microphone, her eyes fixed on the handsome Sheng who was smoking. The sunlight shone on the gangster's face, just like a scene in a movie where a prince and princess meet.

There are no wrong nicknames, only wrong names. Handsome guy, handsome guy, this crazy guy is really handsome and pleasing to the eye!

Jasmine felt a surge of compassion. She had read about Handsome Sheng's background, and this loser was desperate, trying to pay for his mother's medical treatment. Could this loser, who had gone astray, ever turn over a new leaf?
"Kowloon Ice Company, who is that?"

"Dad, it's me, it's Jasmine!" Jasmine, overflowing with maternal love, was interrupted by the timely voice coming through the microphone, and she quickly spoke up.

Calling someone "Dad" is a level two alert within the tracking team, indicating that intelligence has been transmitted.

“The recording has already started, you can start talking now.”

Two seconds later, after hearing the static from the tape recorder, Jasmine immediately said, "Handsome Sheng's contact with Biao Jin is through the Sing Sing Daily."

"In the third edition, the bottom left corner, the text above should be a code."

"Handsome Sheng has already translated it. He said he needs three big circle boys, but he doesn't know the specifics. Handsome Sheng came back quickly and, to avoid leaks, only translated a few keywords."

“There’s definitely something wrong with keeping a close eye on the Sing Sing Daily.”

“Handsome Sheng and I will stay in Macau for a while longer. He is probably here to make contact. I believe we will have a big haul tonight.”

The big donkey on the other end of the microphone quickly jotted down the Star Daily in his notebook before speaking, "I agree that you can continue following along, but don't push yourself too hard."

"Leave immediately if there is a problem. We have no law enforcement power in Haojiang. If something happens, we can't cover it up at all."

"Now is not the time to play the hero. If anything seems amiss, leave immediately."

“I’ve already heard that Biao Jin is in Macau, and it’s very likely that Liang Zai Sheng will meet with Biao Jin.”

"Even if we send people here now, by the time they get to Macau, your body will be rotting. Rumor has it that Handsome Sheng killed Lei Gong and Lei Mu and burned their apartment to the ground."

"Don't be fooled by Handsome Sheng's good looks. I'm sure that even ten Big Boss Yuans or ten Big Brother Chengs wouldn't be a match for Handsome Sheng."

"After all, Boss Yuan and Brother Cheng are gangsters, while Handsome Sheng is a criminal."

Big Donkey wasn't idle either. After Jasmine's first call, he gathered all the news about what was happening in Macau that day, regardless of whether it was useful or not.

He discovered that Handsome Sheng was very quick; in just one morning, he had taken down all the notorious gangsters, Lei Gong and Lei Mu, without leaving a trace.

These are extremely dangerous criminals, and they no longer fall under the category of gangsters.

Hearing Big Donkey's reminder, Jasmine suddenly remembered the nurse who jumped off the building at the Holy Temple Hospital. It seemed that Handsome Sheng was not lying; he really was going to visit an old friend.

Not only did they watch, but they might also have given an old friend a ride.

"I know that if I discover a problem, I will evacuate immediately."

"Dad, that's all for now. My son is waiting for me in the car. I probably won't be able to buy the egg rolls and pork jerky."

"goodbye!"

Jasmine was afraid that Handsome Sheng would lose patience and leave her on the road, so after explaining the information clearly, she hung up the phone, quickly ran back to the car, sat back in the passenger seat, and told Chi Mengli to set off immediately.

There aren't many places to visit in Haojiang in January, and you can't go swimming in the sea because the sea breeze is still too cold.

Chi Mengli could only drive to Coloane Island, visit Hac Sa Beach, and then go to St. Francis Xavier Church and the original Andrew's Egg Tart shop.

The recipe for Kaifeng cuisine's egg tarts comes from Andrew's Egg Tart flagship store. Chi Mengli bought two to try and found that they tasted exactly the same as Kaifeng cuisine's.

After finishing her egg tarts, Jasmine checked off two items in her travel guide, and then went to the Guia Lighthouse and Fortress, where the pine trees by the lighthouse are one of the eight scenic spots of Macau.

After seeing the sights, Jasmine was full of energy and dragged Chi Mengli to the shopping center of the Lisboa Hotel, where they bought several inexpensive designer items.

In fact, Chi Mengli had always wanted to remind Jasmine that the Dior she bought was not Dior at all, it was DIAO. The fact that the Lisboa Hotel sold counterfeit goods was simply absurd.

But a waiter nearby cleared up Chi Mengli's doubts: this was an underground passage, and inside the glass gem doors was the Lisboa Casino; outside the glass gem doors, it had nothing to do with the Lisboa Casino.

The price tag says 1,880, but after the discount it's only 96. If this isn't a scam, then something's definitely not true!
After buying clothes, they went to the nightclub upstairs. Chi Mengli was forced to drink a lot of alcohol, and afterwards, the two naturally ended up in bed together!

(End of this chapter)