Hong Kong Storm: The King of Jobs

Chapter 481, Section 62: Gambling Debts Are Hard to Collect! (Happy Dragon Boat Festival!)

Just as Lazy Ice was pondering ways to make money, Viper Ming stood up and greeted Black Tiger, who was walking out of the elevator, urging the smug-looking scoundrel to come over.

"Ming-ge, Bing-ge, it's been so long! Seeing you two softies still alive and safe really breaks my heart!"

Not even giving face to Bai Gusheng, Hei Ahu certainly couldn't give any face to his two brothers of the same generation. He plopped down opposite Lazy Ghost Bing, mocking his brothers of the same generation.

Even the shrewd and cunning Viper Ming found Black Tiger's words a bit grating, let alone the lazy and tough Bing who came from a fighting background.

Black Tiger is a white paper fan, but only a white paper fan of the lower-level branch, not a white paper fan with the first character of the character. Lazy Ghost Ice is the undisputed red stick. According to the rules of Heji, only red sticks can stand up and choose.

Because the Red Pole gangs are all thugs, their strength and influence have never come from the limited intelligence and wit of the White Paper Fan gang, but from the punches and kicks they've earned.

Sometimes, schemes and tricks are no match for absolute power.

"Ah Hu, you've been really sharp lately, you're practically trembling!"

Lazy Ice smiled, took out a pack of cigarettes, lit three, threw them on the counter, and gave one to Black Tiger and Viper Ming.

"Thank you!"

"After trying them all, Red Marquis still sounds the best!"

Black Tiger pretended not to hear, put the cigarette in his mouth, lit it with a disposable lighter from the front desk, and muttered something under his breath.

They treat people differently based on their status. Lazy Ghost Bing is the head henchman of the guild leader, Immortal Brocade, and holds a high position within the guild. Even if he were to open his own branch, he wouldn't dare offend him.

After all, the club belongs to the grandpas. Shenxian Jin is strong and healthy, and he doesn't know how many more times he'll be in charge. If he offends Lazy Ice, he'll definitely get his comeuppance.

Unlike Bai Gusheng, who became an uncle after stepping down and could only receive a salary, it is said that Bai Gusheng's whole family was going to Australia and that the gang he controlled would be handed over to his younger brothers to manage.

This kind of powerless uncle doesn't give anyone face, and no one steps forward to enforce family rules.

Hei Ahu knew perfectly well who he could offend and who he couldn't.

"You have to pay for Marlboro cigarettes, but you can smoke Camel cigarettes for free, so the taste is definitely different!"

To ease the tension, Viper Ming spoke up, offering Black Tiger a way out, but it was only a way out. After saying that, he remained silent and smoked quietly.

"Making money means spending it. If Hong Kong doesn't spend it, it won't progress!"

Black Tiger flicked his cigarette ash, glanced at Viper Ming, and grinned. Even if Viper Ming didn't come to him, he would have to take the initiative to find Viper Ming. This was a good opportunity to solve the problem at the same time.

“Ming, your younger brother recently pulled off a big plane. You’re a big shot, you have to give everyone an explanation.”

"Bai Zhan borrowed money from Guili Zhang and also signed a contract at my gambling den. I only agreed because we are all brothers from the same school."

“Now, Guili Zhang owes four installments and hasn’t paid a single penny of the gambling debts. I’m calling his pager, but there’s no response at all. Poisonous Snake Ming, you’re the big boss of Baizhan, you have to give me an explanation.”

“Guili Zhang pays the stall rent on time. I’m not the boss of the gambling den, I just watch the place. The big fishermen want an explanation from me, so I can only come to you. Either hand over the person or pay back the debt. You have to give me an explanation.”

After finishing his sentence, Hei Ahu looked at Du She Ming with a half-smile, demanding an explanation from this bastard.

Viper knew that his trusted henchman owed money to Guili Zhang, but he was unaware of the debt signed at the Temple Street gambling den. The amount wasn't large, but Bai Zhan had no intention of repaying it. Guili Zhang's scheme to swindle people violated the code of honor in the underworld, and even if he didn't repay, Guili Zhang wouldn't dare cause trouble for Shui Fang.

But now that Black Tiger is standing up for Guili Zhang, things are getting a bit complicated!

Thinking of this, Viper Ming chuckled, spat the cigarette from his mouth onto the ground, stomped it out, and said nonchalantly, "It's just paying rent! Who doesn't pay rent when working on this water shed?"

“Bai Zhan is my younger brother, and I trust his character. He said that Gui Li Zhang set up a trap to cheat people, so of course I believe him.”

"Brother Hu, you wouldn't cause trouble for your fellow disciples for the sake of outsiders, would you?"

Lazy Bing, sitting to the side watching the show, had a wicked grin on his face as he watched Poisonous Snake Ming and Black Tiger outwit each other.

"How could that be! We're all brothers from the same sect, why would I stand up for Guili Zhang?"

“Since Bai Zhan is accusing Gui Li Zhang of setting a trap for people, I definitely need to rely on my own brothers. How about this, I’ll host a dinner party tomorrow night, and we can all sit together and talk things out.”

"If it really is Guili Zhang causing trouble, I will definitely kick him out."

"Viper Ming, is this alright?!"

Hei Ahu spoke with righteous indignation, but in reality, he blocked the path of Du Sheming. You say that Guili Zhang set up a trap for a thousand people, then let's be frank. If the reasons are sufficient, the money can be spared.

Lending money to gangsters is inherently risky, with many loan sharks running away. Loan shark Cheung was already mentally prepared for this.

Once you sit down at the table, have tea, and discuss the rules of the underworld, those rules are both complex and simple: paying back debts is a matter of course.

Once you sit down at the table and the tea is served, it's impossible for you, Poisonous Snake, to not repay your debts. At most, the loan shark will give you a discount, only repaying the principal and not the interest.

Viper Ming, being a brain-eater, quickly figured out Black Tiger's scheme with a quick glance. He sneered inwardly and, without any further politeness, said directly, "Bai Zhan is out on business and is not in Hong Kong right now."

"If you want to settle things over tea, wait until he gets back!"

"I have no money, but you can take my life! Viper Ming, if I'm not mistaken, you want to be a sycophant and get away with this."

“Alright! Guili Zhang is an outsider because he shares the same surname, but I am a legitimate disciple of the Water Room. My nickname is on the seabed.”

"Bai Zhan signed a 30,000 yuan bet at my gambling den, here's the written agreement!"

After saying that, Hei Ahu waved his hand, and Niluo, who was carrying a bag, took out a thick stack of IOUs from the briefcase, found two of Baizhan's signature slips, and put them in the hands of the Baimen boss.

Hei Ahu glanced at it, found no problems, and slapped the IOU on the front desk. Staring into Poisonous Snake Ming's eyes, he continued, "We're all brothers from the same sect, so we'll even out the interest. As long as you repay the principal, that's fine!"

"Viper Ming, this should be alright, right?!"

Viper glanced at the IOU and saw that the handwriting was indeed that of his trusted lieutenant, Hundred Slash. He coughed and said with a smile, "Brother Tiger, you've been riding high lately, eating too much lobster and abalone, you're a little hard of hearing!"

“I told you, Bai Zhan went to another province on business, and I didn’t even see a hair on his head. If you want to talk about it, you have to wait until Bai Zhan comes back!”

"I'll say it again: if Bai Zhan really owes me money, as the big boss, I'll definitely support him!"

(End of this chapter)