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

If we're talking about who's currently attracting the most attention in Bangkok, it has to be Wang Yaotang, this foreigner. Every move he makes is under the spotlight.

Of course, this does not include the poor.

They are not human...

Many observant people noticed Song En and Tidi leaving the Dusit Thani Hotel. Hotels have always been the gathering place for secret agents and news hubs. After a series of phone calls, the news that Song En and Tidi looked relaxed as they left quickly spread.

Under what circumstances would Song En and Tidi appear relaxed?
It was clear that the matter was resolved and Wang Yaotang did not make things difficult for them, but judging from what Wang Yaotang had done in the past few days in Thailand, this was too unusual.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation!
Even putting aside the possibility of going up to ask, there's a high chance that Son and Tidi won't tell the truth.

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City Hall.

Upon hearing the secretary's report, Ganchana fell into deep thought. He was well aware of Wang Yaotang's stirring up trouble in Bangkok during this period, but he didn't mind.

If it were an ordinary person or a gangster doing this, he would definitely strike hard, but a super-rich person can.

Because they use the same methods, but their purposes are completely different. One will only bring harm to society, while the other is just a small bump on the road to development and progress.

Therefore, he was actually pleased that Wang Yaotang could stir up trouble, which meant that Wang Yaotang genuinely wanted to invest in Bangkok, hence his arson, murder, and looting...

Don't think it's magical; it's just the truth.

Why not do it in Cambodia or Laos? Do you really think that the time and energy of a super-rich person are so worthless?

It seems I need to find some time to have a further chat with Wang Yaotang.

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Chen family.

Upon hearing his subordinate's report, Chen Bichen pondered for a moment before laughing. What agreement Wang Yaotang reached with the Song En family was irrelevant; what he saw was that Wang Yaotang hadn't acted domineeringly and made enemies everywhere. "This kid knows how to use gentle tactics too."

Things are not like they were 60 years ago. Simply being domineering will not get you anywhere. Young people have a bright future, and Thai Chinese can definitely rely on them as external support, which would greatly amplify the voice of Thai Chinese.

Chen Bichen: His ancestral home was Xiashan, Chaonan, Guangdong. He was born in Chonburi Province, Thailand in 1910. In 1944, he founded Bangkok Bank. In June 1983, the American magazine "Finance" listed it as one of the 12 largest banks in the world.

Bangkok Bank has 260 branches in Thailand and 15 branches worldwide. Its turnover accounts for more than 30% of the total turnover of Thailand's financial market. It also owns 140 insurance, gold and shipping companies and is one of the five major conglomerates in Thailand.

The Chen family's wealth was unparalleled in Southeast Asia. Up to this point, Chen Bichen was no longer concerned with continuing to accumulate wealth rapidly, but rather with how to stabilize the family business. This required extending the family's business reach further and attracting more powerful allies.

Wang Yaotang is someone he values ​​highly. He is a rising star, young and ambitious, with the momentum and ability to break the established pattern. He is a good investment target, as he can not only make a lot of profits, but also extend the family business to different fields.

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The fact that the municipal government has not commented on the matter caused by Wang Yaotang is the biggest comment it can make.

Similarly, the Bangkok headquarters acted as if nothing had happened, an attitude that made the various district offices below understand the situation.

What murder and arson?
What kind of gunfire attack?
Bangkok is peaceful and prosperous, and its people live and work in peace and contentment. All of this is just rumors spread by people with ulterior motives!

Bunkram District Police Chief Thanakorn silently tore up the 'plan' he had previously extorted from Sheng Yi Tang, and called his assistant over to ask, "Find out the banquets that have invited Mr. Cai Yijie and Mr. Ren Hongji in the last few days, and get me a copy of the invitations."

The assistant was clearly taken aback. Who are Cai Yijie and Ren Hongji?
"What are you standing there for? Go do your work. Also, issue a notice to conduct a seven-day major security inspection, with a focus on cracking down on illegal and disorderly gangs."

It wasn't until I left the director's office that I remembered, and I couldn't help but think to myself, "The director is indeed the director; his change in attitude is so smooth."

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Wang Yaotang was busy with high-level activities, and A-Jie and A-Ji were also not idle, spending their days dining and drinking with various forces in the Bunkeram district.

Chinese, Thais, Thai-Chinese, and Chinese-Thais were constantly having drinking parties. As Wang Yaotang accomplished one major feat after another, under the leadership of Aji and Ajie, the power of 'Budipong' and 'Napinan' was swallowed up in one gulp.

In response, the two remaining local Thai forces in the area, 'Vorana' and 'Phumibo', backed away. In fact, the Chinese have always been the dominant force in the entire Thai underground, so it did not cause any significant disturbance.

Throughout Southeast Asia, the underground forces are dominated by Chinese, while locals can only scrape by in their small local circles.

Therefore, in comparison, it was Chen Yaohui, Zhuo Zhixiong, and Zheng Jintang who were constantly uneasy. However, they dared not make any rash contact with Ah Ji and Ah Jie. Instead, they tried their best to arrange for people to go to Hong Kong to contact the people of "Yi An", "Sheng He" and "Tiao Lin". They did get some news, but they didn't know whether it was good or bad.

Good news: Sheng Yi is a breath of fresh air in the underground world, and does not touch the three traditional industries of 'prostitution, gambling, and drugs'.

Bad news: Sheng Yi has a huge appetite, acts domineeringly, and is ruthless.

This unease reached its peak as Commissioner Thanakar attended a banquet and chatted amiably with Ajay and Ajay, and the police department launched a seven-day security crackdown.

Police mobilized a large number of officers to raid illegal brothels and underground casinos, arresting more than 100 people in a short period of time. Apart from Sheng Yi, the other five gangs suffered significant losses. The incident was widely reported in the newspapers, and the security situation in the Bunkeram district was greatly improved.

As the police crackdown unfolded, the three hometowns of Cheng Wenhai, Mutong, and Guiliren also sprang into action, beginning to win over some people they had long admired. When Maweixiong was in charge, they were timid and cautious, but after Wang Yaotang arrived, they immediately became more active and their methods became bolder.

Regardless of whether it was in China or Thailand, Sheng Yi Tang's manpower began to grow rapidly.

Seven days later, the dust settled down, and Ah Jie arranged to meet with the Chen Yaohui, Zhuo Zhixiong, and Zheng Jintang families. Before going, the three families met privately and agreed to stand together and prepare for a huge financial loss. The three families took 10 kilograms of gold and asked a master to cast a large golden Buddha statue that was one meter tall.

Ah Jie accepted the gifts with a smile, and his attitude visibly improved. To the surprise of the three families, Ah Jie merely glanced at the land and property they wanted to give up—small bars, small nightclubs, dilapidated hotels—and waved his hand dismissively, saying, "I don't need it."

Seeing the disgusted look on Ah Jie's face, the three of them felt not relief, but rather an indescribable discomfort.

Damn it, so what if you have money? Does having money give you the right to look down on people?

People in the martial arts world value face the most.

This can't be allowed to end like this... "Brother Jie, be magnanimous!"

"As expected of the four major Chinese powers!"

"These really don't live up to Shengyi's reputation..."

"Forget about the property, but I'll accept your kind gesture on behalf of Brother Yao." Ah Jie waved his hand with a smile. What status do these brothers have now? Billionaires worth billions. Why would they bother with such a paltry sum of money?
Upon hearing this, the three immediately burst into laughter. Their Hong Kong counterparts were right; this "little money god" had very high standards and looked down on this kind of worthless money.

“However…” A-Jie drew out the last word, and the three of them froze, their hearts skipping a beat.

“From now on, this Bangkram district will be Sheng Yi’s territory. Do the three of you have any objections?” A-Jie said casually, touching the golden Buddha statue next to him.

"Of course it's Shengyi Hall's territory." The three of them felt a little uncomfortable saying this, but they could accept it. After all, Shengyi Hall was a powerful and wealthy force.

The Chinese business community and the local police force are all eyeing 'Sheng Yi'. They're loaded with guns, have lots of men, and are ruthless. What can a bunch of gangsters do?
“Alright, since this is Shengyi's territory, then we must abide by Shengyi's rules.” A-Jie said in a deep voice, “Brother Yao hates chaos the most!”

"Prostitutes and their clients, drunkards in bars and nightclubs, gamblers in casinos, scoundrels with rotten teeth wandering the streets, and litter strewn everywhere—Brother Yao dislikes all of these." Ah Jie looked at the three of them. "Do you understand what I mean?"

"This..." The three looked at each other, completely baffled. Isn't this what life is like for the poor and middle class?

If none of these are allowed, wouldn't it become a wealthy area?

"Rules are rules. If you can't do it, replace someone else." Ah Jie suddenly pointed at the two men and cursed, "Brother Yao doesn't want a single penny from you. You're making excuses for this little thing! What do you want to do?!"

"No, no, I can do it, it's just..." the three stammered, their faces crestfallen, "we just don't know how to do it."

"Idiots!" Ah Jie cursed. "Tell the gang's affairs these next few days, then go to Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong to visit and learn. Brother Yao started his business in Tsim Sha Tsui. Go and see for yourself, you'll know what kind of lowlife you are. You've disgraced all Chinese people."

"Huh?!" The three of them stared at Ah Jie in shock. They had heard of government agencies and large companies visiting and learning from others, but when did gangs in the martial arts world start visiting and learning from others?

How are these words connected?

Do you want to see what you're saying?

"Is there a problem? Or is it that you can't learn it even by watching?" A-Jie asked sternly.

"Yes, yes, yes." The three nodded hurriedly, still somewhat dazed as they left.

I have a feeling that the underworld forces have started to act strangely since this 'little god of wealth' arrived... If gangs are involved in these things, what's the difference between them and the police?
Wang Yaotang: The only difference is the uniform. The purpose is to fulfill some of the functions of a police officer.

The best place he's done so far is Tsim Sha Tsui, where he started. In the past few months, he has taken over many of the functions of the police to a certain extent. The people at Sing Yi are all in black uniforms, which look professional, give people a sense of security and belonging, and make them look more imposing.

As Hong Kong's entertainment center, Tsim Sha Tsui has two distinct security guard positions: one with menacing, heavily decorated guards and the other with uniformed, upright-looking guards. Naturally, customers prefer the one in Shing Yee.

Especially for girls, the more beautiful girls there are, the better the business will naturally be.

You can't force customers to spend money in a triad business. Every day, Sheng Yi's place is full before other places get a turn. This forces other triads to follow suit. What's even more interesting is that the first target for thugs in the Tsim Sha Tsui area who want to join a triad is Sheng Yi. Even if the chances are slim, they are willing to wait. Other triads, including the Big Three, are just backup options...

In addition, Sheng Yi's benefits are good, so all the middle and lower-level talents in various gangs are loyal to the other side. Their subordinates want to switch sides on their own, and it's not like Sheng Yi poached them. They have no reason to cause trouble.

The brain drain is severe, and the good are driving out the bad, forcing them to follow the example of Shengyi.

When Wang Yaotang inspected Tuen Mun West last time, he was enlightened after hearing about the methods that Chao Zai and his gang used to win over lower-level police officers. He did not copy them but modified them. Now, the security situation in Tsim Sha Tsui has improved significantly. There are almost no hooligans loitering on the streets. The security of triads has replaced the functions of the police. It is hard to say what the police's senior and middle-level officers think, but the lower-level police officers are very happy.

With little work and the same salary, especially for the patrol officers and PTU personnel who have no chance of being promoted to management, they are now spontaneously helping Sheng Yi, a perfect example of police-community unity.

If they go this far, they're no longer some underground force. If they touch Sing Yi, Tsim Sha Tsui will inevitably fall back into its old ways. Local police officers won't agree, Tsim Sha Tsui business owners won't agree, residents won't agree, and consumers won't agree!

Wang Yaotang has already made preparations; he'll find the time to get his underlings the status of 'auxiliary police officers'.

Hong Kong has auxiliary police officers who can also carry guns and have law enforcement powers. Their benefits and treatment are not as good as those of regular police officers, and they do not have pensions. However, they can work full-time or part-time and are paid hourly, which is enough.

If successful, Wang Yaotang could point his finger at Yi An, Tiao Lin, and Sheng He and say, "The referees, referees, witnesses, organizers, and co-organizers are all my people. What can you do to fight me?"

Once this system is successfully tested, Wang Yaotang plans to transfer the successful experience to Macau and Thailand. Then he can say that he has people in both the legitimate and criminal worlds, no problem!
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Since arriving in Bangkok, everything has been progressing smoothly. The only issue is that short-term hotel stays are fine, but in the long run, we still want to build a manor in Bangkok. It's not just about accommodation, but also about a certain attitude.

It's like a star athlete buying a house in a new city after transferring to another team.

In the end, the matter fell on Pinapan Nasi. He had initially thought that cash compensation was unnecessary, but now the situation was different.

This is called creating demand!
For Pinapan Nassi, this was a good thing. Giving money would have been a simple matter of settling accounts, but buying property was different. It provided an additional excuse for communication. He had also figured out the recent situation: the Thai Chinese were warmly welcoming Wang Yaotang, the local Thais had differing opinions and were scattered like a sardonic machine, and the official attitude was ambiguous. So what did a third-rate nobleman like him have to hesitate about?

Of course, we should hurry up and find an opportunity to latch onto a powerful figure!
In just five or six days, they found a medium-sized estate in Rama 9, covering an area of ​​more than 7000 square meters. The whole estate was in Thai style. At first, Pinapan Nasi was worried that Wang Yaotang would not like it, but he decided to buy it after taking a look.

Thai Chinese estates are decorated in a Chinese style to remember their roots and emphasize the identity of Southeast Asian Chinese businessmen. But Wang Yaotang, being Chinese, certainly doesn't need that. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Besides experiencing local customs, it's also a positive way to show respect for Thai culture and reduce confrontational sentiments.

The day after Wang Yaotang acquired the estate, the royal invitation was delivered to the hotel.

King Rama IX invited Wang Yaotang to visit the palace and have lunch together.

Looking at the Thai-style gold-embossed invitation in their hands, Ah Jie and Ah Ji exclaimed in amazement, "Damn, we've finally got something out of this! We're really on top of the world! Isn't this the highest level of treatment that Hongmen brothers have ever received?"

"Don't be so uncultured. Not to mention Dr. Sun Yat-sen, there was a place for Mr. Situ on the city gate tower at the founding ceremony." Wang Yaotang looked over with great disdain. "Little Thailand, its area is about the same as Sichuan, equivalent to two and a half Guangdongs. The king's power is not as great as that of a high-ranking official. What's so strange about that!"

"Don't lose face, cheer up!"

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P.S.: The chapters from early morning are considered yesterday's; this chapter is today's... (End of Chapter)