Hong Kong Island: From a small stall to a global supplier

Within a day, the news that Hong Kong's newly emerged fourth largest triad power was choosing leaders for its various branches became the hottest topic in the underworld. With one-tenth of Hong Kong Island's more than 500 million residents connected to triads, the news spread throughout the lower strata of society.

Major newspapers, of course, wouldn't let such a huge traffic opportunity pass them by, and they followed suit in reporting on it, further propelling the topic to become the number one trending topic.

As the leader of the Jordan branch, Da Kou Hui and Bai Zhi Shan Xing Hong handled all the affairs of the branch when the branch leader, A Jie, was not involved. However, after word got out, he also had his own ambitions and the leader also had a heart to rise to power.

So after receiving the news, I immediately went to a jewelry store to order a gold chain weighing over 300 grams and a Guanyin pendant, and then called Big B, who often hangs out in the entertainment industry.

"Big B, you thought of me about this." As soon as they met, Big B said with a smile, "What's this? Sheng Yi is choosing a leader for his branch. Which branch has Brother Hui taken a liking to?"

"Thank you for your help, Brother B. I owe you a favor." Da Kou Hui smiled and poured tea for Brother B. "I won't lie to you. Master Yao gave us little brothers a chance, so of course I have to come out and compete. I can't let Gao Lao Fa and his group take the place. We are with Sheng Yi, not An Le."

"As for which specific branch, I don't care. I'll just do whatever Master Yao tells me to do."

"You Sheng Yi are really something this time, swallowing An Le whole to become the fourth largest. From now on, I'll have to call you Brother Hui when I see you again." Big B pursed his lips, cursing Gao Laofa in his heart. Damn it, this bastard was the first to call him 'Master Yao'. We're all of the same generation, and now he's been forced to lower himself.

As she spoke, she pushed an envelope over, "Here are some photos. Some are from TVB, and some are from other smaller companies. You can choose whichever you like. It's not a big problem; you can basically recognize them all."

"What Hui-ge? Brother B is insulting me. No matter what, Brother B will always call me Hui." Da Kou Hui laughed as he took the letter, opened the envelope, and started reading.

A moment later, pointing to a photo of someone in ancient costume, he asked, "Who is this?"

"TVB's Chan Fuk-sang is 22 years old this year. She started acting in 76 and has always acted in period dramas, such as The Book and the Sword, Lu Xiaofeng, The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber, and Xiao Shiyi Lang. She is a very pretty young girl, but she has never become famous."

Thinking that Ah Jie's current girlfriend, Kara Hui, is an action star who started out in period dramas, and that Ah Jie might like this type, he pointed to the photo and said, "This is the one. I'll need Brother B to help me put in a good word."

"Alright, since Brother Hui has asked, I'll do it for you no matter what."

"Ah Hui, just call me Ah Hui." Da Kou Hui smiled and pretended to beg for mercy, "I grew up hearing about Brother B's name since I was a child, you are my idol."

Regardless of whether it's true or not, the attitude was genuinely good, which made Big B feel very comfortable.

……

Nightclub at night.

Da Kou Hui stood at the door waiting. Soon, three cars arrived. He immediately went up to help open the car doors. A Jie, his face flushed, got out of the car, staring straight at Da Kou Hui. He shook his head to clear his head a little. "Ah Hui."

After the news of the selection of leaders for more than a dozen gangs was released, Ah Jie received dozens of phone calls, all inviting him to go out. He could decline some, but he couldn't refuse others who had followed him before. He could only arrange the invitations according to the closeness of their relationship.

This arrangement will take up a whole week, so I guess I won't be able to sober up for the next few days!

Ah-Ji and Four-Eyes were in the same situation. Even Sha-Ze received dozens of calls. Wang Yaotang even gave Sha-Ze a few days off so that his driver could go out and have some fun.

Seeing Ah Jie so drunk, Da Kou Hui felt anxious. He had made such a careful arrangement, but what if Ah Jie didn't remember it at all by tomorrow morning?

However, thinking about the TVB stars that he had specially asked Big B to find, he felt a little relieved. No matter what, when he got out of bed tomorrow morning, Miss Chen would be able to help Brother Jie remember.

"Brother Jie." Thinking to himself, Da Kou Hui reached out to help A-Jie.

Ah Jie shoved him away and said drunkenly, "What, Ah Hui? You think I'm drunk? Let me tell you, you're nowhere near that. When it comes to drinking, your brother Jie has never lost."

"Yes, yes, who in the martial arts world doesn't know that the Seven Killings Star Lord can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk?" Da Kou Hui quickly coaxed, then whispered to A Jie, "Who treated us just now?"

"That guy Dae-geun-seok, he's done a pretty good job running the place. This time he's got the same idea as you, kid," A-Jie chuckled.

"That bastard didn't even offer to bring Brother Jie over, he's fucking brainless," Da Kou Hui immediately cursed.

"What's there to send? With so many people following me, I don't need anyone to send me anything." Ah Jie waved his hand dismissively.

Upon arriving at the private room, Da Kou Hui pushed open the door and gestured for them to enter. A Jie, grinning, took two steps out but then froze in place. On the sofa sat a beautiful young woman dressed in a purple gauze overcoat over a snow-white satin robe. Three strands of her hair were tied into braids on each side of her forehead with red ribbons. She was graceful and elegant, with a figure like a willow branch and a purple dress that rivaled the sunset.

In the dim and hazy light, Ah Jie was instantly attracted by the 'heroine' whose eyes and brows held a mixture of innocence and allure.

Seeing Ah Jie in a daze, Da Kou Hui clenched his fist tightly. It worked!
Azi stood up, chest puffed out, drew her sword from her waist, and twirled it. "You scoundrel, how did you suddenly barge in? If you don't have a reason, I'll take your life!"

Upon hearing this, Ah Jie became excited, his mind clearing up considerably. He strode in, laughing loudly, "Girl, this is my territory. I should be the one demanding an explanation from you. Otherwise, you won't be leaving here today."

Seeing this, Da Kou Hui silently closed the door. He could send the Golden Guanyin statue anytime, but he couldn't disturb the big shot's nature!

More than three hours earlier, when he went to the film set to pick up Chen Fusheng, he happened to see her costume fitting photo as 'Azi' in the TV series "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils". A flash of inspiration struck him, and he realized that this was the perfect look!

The only thing he was unhappy about was that TVB's costumes were fucking shoddy!
He had his underlings find the producer, 'Siu Sang,' and without waiting for the producer's consent, forcibly took away the 'makeup' and 'costume' staff and had them made on-site at a costume store that had been working with TVB for many years.

Despite Da Kou Hui's requirement that he didn't care about quality and only wanted the look to be good, he worked overtime to create a new set and restyled it with the best cosmetics.

After seeing Ah Jie's photo, Chen Fusheng realized that this Mr. Cai Yijie was not only one of the most powerful people in the four major forces at present, but also a "golden bachelor" with a net worth of hundreds of millions. He immediately cooperated wholeheartedly.

After six years of working as a lowly actor at TVB without achieving fame, a new batch of young and beautiful girls rushed in to take over his niche. Chan Fuk-sang knew he had no chance on the path of acting, but now that he had the opportunity to seduce a wealthy man, he was determined to seize it.

Don't talk about how precious your body is. Every day in Hong Kong, countless beautiful girls want to 'sell' themselves but can't even find an opportunity!

The next morning, when A-Jie woke up, he was a little confused to see the woman beside him still sporting an ancient hairstyle. However, he quickly recalled the exciting scenes from the previous night and immediately perked up! After another round of intense lovemaking, A-Jie leaned against the bed, lit a cigarette, and looked at the purple gauze dress and white inner robe scattered on the floor. As he caressed the softness of the beauty in his arms, he couldn't help but think to himself, "Which man can resist such temptation?"

Chen Fusheng was well-liked by A-Jie, so he simply canceled the drinks they had originally planned for today. It was always others who asked him for favors, not the other way around. Whether he gave them face or not depended entirely on his mood, but right now his mind was entirely on this woman.

Despite not receiving any promises after the postponement, Daikou Hui was still excited and invited Da B for a good drink.

On the third day, Da Kou Hui received a call from A Jie and immediately went to the InterContinental Hotel. After Chen Fusheng made him some coffee, he returned to the suite. A Jie coughed lightly and, thinking that Da Kou Hui was so understanding, gave him a hint, "You also came up with us brothers together. You know what kind of person Yao Ge is. He never mistreats his own people. You will definitely be one of the leaders this time. You have worked hard in Jordan these past two years and done a good job. I have seen all of this and will talk to Yao Ge to try to find you a good position."

With confirmation in hand, Da Kou Hui finally felt relieved. "Thank you for your guidance, Brother Jie, and thank you for your consideration, Master Yao."

"Wow, you call him 'Grandpa' and me 'Brother'? What, am I a junior in your eyes?" A-Jie glanced at Da-Kou-Hui.

Da Kou Hui grinned foolishly, not daring to respond to that. "Brother Jie, I don't know how to thank you, this is just a small token of my appreciation."

As he spoke, he took a sandalwood box out of his bag and placed it on the coffee table.

"I'll pick, give me a gift? Try to bribe me!" Ah Jie laughed heartily, finding the feeling quite novel.

"No, Brother Jie has a new love, let's celebrate!"

Smiling, he opened it, revealing a bright orange Guanyin amulet connected to a gold chain as thick as a little finger. The sunlight made Ah Jie squint.
Ah Jie didn't stand on ceremony and put it around his neck. It weighed over 300 grams, and he immediately felt the weight of gratitude.

"Wow, that's impressive. He looks like a big shot in the underworld. Only Brother Jie could pull off such a thick gold chain," Da Kou Hui exclaimed.

Ah Jie laughed and fiddled with it for a few moments before putting it away in the box. Wang Yaotang often mocked wearing such a big gold chain as a sign of a poor person suddenly becoming rich, so the brothers gradually lost the habit.

However, people in the martial arts world have always had the tradition of wearing gold jewelry as a safety net. In case they suddenly need to run away, the gold they have will be the best hard currency to get through the crisis.

An investigation by Lao Lian in 85 showed that the average "big shots" in the underworld wore 2-3 pieces of gold jewelry, among which thick gold chains known as "horsewhip chains" or "tank chains" accounted for the largest proportion. The chains were mostly 1-3 centimeters thick and weighed 200-500 grams.

Lower-level members often wear thin gold chains or gold-plated jewelry to adorn themselves or maintain appearances.

This custom was gradually reinforced in Hong Kong films, and as Hong Kong films began to influence the mainland...

“Alright, I’ve taken the stuff. Brother Yao has always felt that the traditional gang system is outdated and can’t keep up with the times. Fighting and killing are the last resort. Real development still requires hard work and management. You should also study hard. Brother Yao likes people with brains. Even if you don’t understand, you must have someone around you who understands business operations, understand?” A-Jie gave a few more pointers.

"I understand, thank you, Brother Jie." Da Kou Hui nodded emphatically. "Then, Brother Jie, you should rest. I'll be going now."

"Wait a moment and take Fusheng to the film set." A-Jie called out to Da-Kou-Hui, then got up and went into the bedroom.

As a regular at TVB, Chan Fuk-sang missed a lot of work yesterday because he didn't go to the set. It was only because of Ah Kit's connections that he was allowed to go. He has to go today, as there are hundreds of people in the crew and the filming schedule can't wait.

Of course, Chen Fusheng wanted to be a wealthy housewife at home, but she also knew why A-Jie liked her. It was because of the charm of the period costume and the role. In terms of beauty alone, there were many people more beautiful than her in the nightclub.

However, now that Ah Jie, a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, has put in a good word for her, her treatment at the company and on set will definitely be upgraded significantly in the future.

Da Kou Hui waited in the living room for half an hour before Chen Fusheng came out with a flushed face. He had come in ancient costume, but now he was dressed in designer clothes.

"Ah Hui, arrange for an assistant to accompany Fusheng," Ah Jie instructed.

"Understood, Brother Jie." Da Kou Hui nodded; he had already found a suitable candidate yesterday.

The women of Wang Yaotang and his brothers all had dedicated assistants to serve them.

"Brother Jie, thank you." Chen Fusheng kissed A-Jie on the cheek.

……

In their quest for the position of leader of the gang, everyone used their own unique methods, and the Tianwang Yaotang brothers certainly saw what kind of 'temptations' people their subordinates could have.

Everyone knows that money can't impress the big shots, so they rack their brains to prepare gifts, which come in all shapes and sizes, including all sorts of novelties.

After Da Kou Hui set a bad precedent, these guys started sending women to each other in all sorts of ways. The novelty of their methods even broadened the horizons of Wang Yaotang, who prided himself on being well-informed.

In the end, none of the brothers could resist the temptation, and they all succumbed to it...

Six days later, the brothers couldn't take it anymore. While eating together, Wang Yaotang sighed, "Why is the government so corrupt? It's because there are too many bastards, damn it."

"This unhealthy trend must be stopped!"

“Yes, absolutely.” Awei slammed his hand on the table. “I feel like I’ve lost weight these past few days, and I have no energy at all.”

"That's because you're too weak!" A-Jie waved his arms and said firmly, "I'm not weak at all, I can still handle it!"

"Come on, let's drink." Wang Yaotang called out, then looked at A-Jie with a smile, "You're such a handful, you're practically spitting out the alcohol."

"No, there's no shaking. The chair is just tilted..."

Then came incomprehensible phrases like "dragon-spirited and tiger-like" and "playing the flute and plucking jade," filling the table with a joyful atmosphere. (End of Chapter)