Hong Kong Storm: The King of Jobs

Chapter 560, page 150: Do you want to switch timelines?
(Thanks to Wardrobe Guest, Bald Song, for his support! Thank you for supporting Ah Xian!)

Hei Ahu sat in the chair with his head down, occasionally looking up at the wall clock.

It's already seven o'clock, and it's completely too late to go to Lu Yu Tea House now!

"Ah Hu, come over and have some tea. The tea from Lianxianglou is top-quality from Zhongying Street. You must be irritable after sleeping in the jail all night. Green tea can help cool you down. Drink more."

When the warehouse at Taikoo Wharf had an accident, Old Man Wen returned to shore from the fish raft at sea. Since Handsome Boy was at Luk Yu Tea House, he arranged to meet him at Lin Heung House.

"Thank you!"

Hei Ahu took the tea, drank it all in one gulp, and said with a guilty look, "Wen Sheng, I didn't expect my underlings to betray me and make such a mess of things."

"If gangsters weren't difficult to deal with, they wouldn't be gangsters!"

"It's just a little storm. Your henchmen turning against you has nothing to do with you, Ah Hu. I'm not someone who can't handle a storm. Don't worry, our cooperation will continue. You can continue to look after the warehouse at Taikoo Wharf."

The warehouse incident didn't bother Wen Laogui at all. He was just the lessor, and there was a written contract. Any problems that arose with the lessee had nothing to do with the Wen family.

In Hong Kong, the presumption of innocence applies. If the police want to prosecute you, they need to find evidence.

Without evidence, even the foreigners cannot touch the Wen family in the slightest.

"Ah Hu, your idea is really bad. The first batch of goods has already run into problems."

"But thanks to you, Ah Hu, most of the surplus appliances in the warehouse have been sold."

Wen Tianxin, with a cigarette between his fingers, sat down next to Hei Ahu, patted Hei Ahu on the shoulder, and joked with him.

"Brother Xin, please stop making fun of me! If these two idiots hadn't gone the wrong way, I could have cleared out all the appliances in the warehouse in at least two months."

"If I manage to expose these two bastards, I'll definitely set them on fire."

Black Tiger also looked miserable. He was half-pulled and half-dragged by Young Master Wen to Lianxiang Restaurant. He originally had two options: kneel down in front of Handsome Sheng and ask Handsome Sheng to step forward, bring out the magic brocade, and help deal with the number gang.

When it comes to negotiating the terms, the goal is to minimize the losses and resolve this issue as soon as possible.

It's common for goods to be confiscated, but to let the thugs turn around and double-cross you after renting out the premises is a huge mistake. If he's really implicated, he won't be able to make any money in the underworld business in the future.

These are shady businesses, operating on the fringes of illegality. They can't sign contracts or get insurance from insurance companies; they rely entirely on their reputation and name.

If the storefront isn't up to par and the signboard isn't eye-catching, no one will come knocking on your door.

But this time was a bit of an exception. Although he was only collecting rent and not opening his own noodle stall, Handsome Sheng had been emphasizing that he should not get involved with Miss Bai's business.

Even if Handsome Sheng is willing to help him out of consideration for the past times he risked his life for him, Handsome Sheng has his own agenda.

The abacus clicked and clacked, surely enough to figure out his true worth.

Handsome Sheng is the head of the water room, and so am I. This scoundrel has been in charge for too long, and he doesn't give me any face at all. He's just an empty shell, and he doesn't get a share of the business in the gang.

Only after Handsome Sheng and his younger brothers had eaten and drunk their fill could he get a bite of leftovers.

What makes you think you can do that?!
He was the one who solved all the problems on the land. The most difficult thing to handle was taking over the property, and it was Hei Ah Hu who rushed to the front. His reputation was ruined, and he didn't even make much money. He was not willing to accept that!
Last time I robbed the ledger in Tuodi, Handsome Sheng must have become suspicious. Why not just turn against him this time and settle things once and for all!
Yes! We're going to turn against each other!
After figuring everything out, Hei Ahu suddenly stood up and, without the slightest hesitation, immediately knelt before Wen Laogui and said loudly, "Wen Sheng, only you can resolve this trouble."

"If you help me get the number, I guarantee I can get Brother Xin a building in Wenmingli within a month."

Hei Ahu knew perfectly well what Wen Laogui cared about, so he didn't waste any words and directly revealed his trump card.

Seeing Hei Ahu kneeling in front of him, Wen Laogui's smile widened. He stood up and helped Hei Ahu up, saying, "Ahu, by doing this, you're not treating me, Wen, as one of your own."

"Please sit down! Take your time, let me introduce you to two old friends."

"Xin, where are they?"

After pressing Hei Ahu into his seat, Wen Laogui also sat back down and asked Wen Tianxin across from him whether the distinguished guests he had invited had arrived.

"They're all here, Ah Hu. Your little troubles are nothing compared to these big shots!"

Wen Tianxin smiled smugly, stood up, walked out of the private room, and a moment later brought the two of them back inside.

Hei Ahu was unsure which important person Wen Laogui was introducing to him, and his heart was still pounding. But when he saw Uncle Deng behind Wen Tianxin, he immediately stood up.

Uncle Dunn of Wo Luen Shing!

Although the five top executives are currently the most prominent in the Wo Shing Wo Association, the three retired executives are the real power behind the scenes.

First Old Master Guolong! First Supreme Emperor Guohua! First White Paper Fan Old Ghost Deng.

Guolong has been in Malaysia for years, running dock and real estate businesses, while Guohua is a local tyrant, only managing Jordan and his disciples and followers.

The expansion of Wo Luen Shing's territory was all thanks to Old Ghost Deng. It was Old Ghost Deng who cultivated the five major branches and helped Wo Luen Shing open four new branches. Even Old Sun in Sai Kung Wharf had to give Wo Luen Shing some leeway.

The worry on Hei Ahu's face vanished instantly, and he quickly greeted Uncle Deng, "Good morning, Uncle Deng."

"Great! Great for you too!"

Uncle Deng, mature and composed, simply nodded, not saying a word more to Hei Ahu. He turned to Wen Laogui, who was still sitting in his seat, and said, "Wen Sheng, you look radiant! You seem to be having a lucky streak. I guarantee you'll win first place in this year's fishing competition!"

When flattering someone, you have to get to the point, not the point.

The boss in front of me is a fishing enthusiast, a fact known throughout Hong Kong's business community. When younger businessmen or family members give him gifts, they often choose top-of-the-line fishing gear.

Uncle Deng had dealt with this boss more than ten years ago, so he naturally knew where the boss's itch lay.

"Brother Deng, you're such a good conversationalist. My skills are so mediocre, I shouldn't embarrass myself on TV."

“Do it now!”

Old Man Wen did not stand up, but waved his hand, gesturing for Uncle Deng to sit down.

The gangsters always bowed to their bosses, but Uncle Deng didn't care about Old Man Wen's diva-like behavior. He sat down next to Old Man Wen and continued watching the show.

There was another person next to Wen Tianxin, a stranger whom Hei Ahu did not recognize and did not know how to greet.

"Ah Hu, this is Mr. Mai Tou. He's in the ocean trade business and has a lot of hot-selling goods on hand. Eating these can nourish your yin and yang and strengthen your body."

"When Mr. Mai heard that you were in trouble, he immediately stepped forward to help you through the crisis."

"Please have a seat, everyone, and let's enjoy some tea together."

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Old Man Wen waved his hand, signaling everyone to sit down. Mai Tou found an empty chair and sat down, curiously glancing at the unlucky Black Tiger.

A difficult challenge!

The mere mention of those two words makes Mai Tou want to laugh. Hei A Hu's predicament was all caused by him. Now, the three tons of blue blood are almost ready to be loaded onto the ship, and once the ship reaches international waters, it will be sent to Mumbai.

Even if a god came, there would be no way to stop them. As for the gangsters who were handling the matter, they should have already boarded a boat and flown far away.

Nobody knows that he is the mysterious receiver of stolen goods.

"Everyone is here!"

"I, Wen, will speak frankly. Hei Ahu is one of my own, a younger brother of the Wen family. If anything happens to him, I will definitely protect him!"

"Mr. Deng, Mr. Mai, you both know perfectly well what happened last night. You are all sharp-witted and discerning, so I don't need to repeat myself."

"Brother Deng, matters of the underworld should be settled within the underworld. When it comes to the underworld, you are the expert, so we should hear your opinion."

Old Man Wen picked up the teapot, poured Uncle Deng a cup of hot tea, and asked Uncle Deng to come out and talk.

“Mr. Wen, that’s all, it’s nothing serious! Cargo transport is bound to have problems, there’s never a smooth journey! The sea is rough, a single wave can sink a 10,000-ton cargo ship, let alone the cargo!”

“Ah Hu, don’t worry. As long as you, the big boss of the Bai Men, Liang Zai Sheng, stands up for you, even if Ninth Sister of the Number Gang is the most unruly, she will shut up.”

"Just pay a few hundred thousand in compensation as a token gesture, and that'll be fine!"

Uncle Deng thanked Old Man Wen, picked up his teacup, smelled the aroma, and seeing that it was indeed good tea, took a sip.

Old Ghost Deng is indeed a master of playing dumb. He has already made his point so clear, but this damned old bastard is still trying to pull a fast one.

Old Wen coughed, a little annoyed, but still gave Hei Ahu a look, signaling him to shut up.

"Brother Deng, Yau Ma Tei is the domain of Shui Fong. Don't even mention you and Luen Shing, even the old and new can't get in. Yau Ma Tei's property handover, construction waste disposal, and construction teams all rely on Shui Fong. Handsome Sheng nodded."

"To be honest, I don't like Handsome Sheng. He's too domineering! He doesn't understand that harmony brings wealth!"

“The territory in Wenmingli now belongs to Ah Hu. Wenmingli is close to Miaojie MRT station, less than 300 meters away.”

"What an auspicious place!"

"If Deng Lao can help Ah Hu resolve his troubles, then half of the soup in Wenmingli will go to you and Liansheng."

Old Wen picked up his chopsticks, stood up, picked up a shrimp dumpling, and placed it on the plate in front of Uncle Deng.

"Mr. Wen, you're too kind!"

Uncle Deng leaned on his cane, looking at the shrimp dumplings in front of him, feeling they were a bit hard to digest.

Planting a flag on Temple Street is indeed a good idea! But Wo Luen Shing only has two lousy bars and seven or eight shills on Temple Street.

Moreover, without a legitimate reason, rushing into the fray with all the troops would make them easy targets for Lao Fu and Shui Fang, ultimately resulting in nothing but wasted effort. This business is not worthwhile.

The Wen family only entered the real estate business in recent years, and the scale is not large. Moreover, the core of Wo Luen Shing is Jordan. Although Yau Ma Tei is not far from Jordan, it is often congested. If something happens, by the time the henchmen arrive, it will be too late.

It's not worth offending the water department for such a small gain!

Besides, Black Tiger is a fool. It's rare in Hong Kong's underworld for his leader and trusted henchmen to openly oppose the Bai Men boss.

The water room is something else, it's full of traitors!

“Wen Sheng, the batch of goods that Ah Hu lost, two or three tons, is worth twenty or thirty million even at cost price.”

"That bastard Deng Qi is already preparing to go to war with Shenxian Jin. Let's not step forward and just wait and see. If I stand up now, I have no position at all. The brothers below are not fools. They won't risk their lives for a piece of cake they can't get."

"unless."

The land belongs to Grandpa, but my life belongs to me.

Uncle Deng had climbed up from the bottom, so he knew what the henchmen were thinking. He deliberately drew out his words to see if the boss sitting in the main seat would fall for it.

"Brother Deng, you're an old hand, just say what you want to say."

Old Man Wen also sensed the hidden meaning in Uncle Deng's words, and he told Uncle Deng to speak his mind directly.

“Ah Hu is a disciple of Shui Fong and also a fellow disciple of Wo Kee. Shui Fong, like our Wo Luen Shing, both have the character “Hok” on their names, valuing harmony above all else! Since we both have the character “Hok” on our names, logically speaking, we should not distinguish between each other.”

“Ah Hu, I heard that your boss, Handsome Sheng, doesn’t allow his underlings to run brothels or get involved with Miss Bai. You’ve broken the family rules. Even if Handsome Sheng is magnanimous, you’ll still get the red mark on your body.”

“You, Ah Hu, are a hero, but a fallen phoenix is ​​no better than a chicken. If you lose your status as a nobleman, Ninth Sister will definitely cause you trouble.”

"If you're unhappy in the water room, you can transfer. Things are different now than before. If you're unhappy, you can leave."

Uncle Deng didn't waste any words and got straight to the point: he was willing to help, but Blackie had to switch sides to Wo Luen Shing. Only then could he convince the underlings to stand up and support Blackie.

The Wen family's business is just a piece of fat meat, but their territory in Wenmingli is a treasure trove that never stops flowing.

Black Tiger had considered switching sides, and even taking his territory with him, but Shui Fang's reputation was so strong that many gangs, even if they wanted territory, didn't dare to offend Shui Fang easily.

They were afraid that as soon as they swallowed a piece of meat, the water room would react and bite them to death.

But Wo Luen Shing is different. Wo Luen Shing is known as the number one Wo Kee. In recent years, many of Wo Kee's smaller companies have been acquired by Wo Luen Shing. Wo Kee can no longer even come up with 36 companies.

With the lucrative Wenming Lane property and the entire street where Old Fu and the Seven Star Lamp had previously operated, totaling over forty establishments, they were more than enough to open a branch of the Lian Sheng syndicate in Yau Ma Tei.

If Wo Luen Shing wants territory, they'll have to deal with the troubles themselves.

Hei Ahu wasn't stupid; he immediately understood. He coughed, glanced at Wen Laogui, and seeing that Wen Laogui didn't object to Deng Bo's words, he tentatively said, "I really am not happy staying in the water room."

“I’m not the only one who’s unhappy right now; my subordinates are unhappy too.”

“These people only listen to me and don’t care about Handsome Sheng and Immortal Jin at all.”

"Uncle Deng, it would be too disloyal of me to transfer alone. Besides, I am now the bottom line of the Water Room, and everyone understands the rules of transfer."

"I went to Wo Shing Wo, am I some nobody?"

(End of this chapter)