Hong Kong Tycoon: Starting from Delivering Dongfeng Express

Chapter 108 Tony: If you don't give me face, I'll send you to your grave!

Night, eight o'clock, at the restaurant with backbone.

While not as upscale as Fortune's, "Having Backbone" (有骨气) lives up to its name, exuding a more down-to-earth and江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) atmosphere, making it a favorite among gang leaders. Over the years, an unwritten rule has emerged: one cannot bring underlings to "Having Backbone" to cause trouble, thus making it a popular spot for various triads to settle scores.

Inside the private room, Tony sat in the center drinking tea, with his left and right hands on either side. Opposite him were Long Gen, Guan Zisen, and Jimmy.

Tony smiled faintly and said:

“Uncle Longgen, you’re already so old. You should just stay and enjoy your retirement with your few shops on Shanghai Street. Why get greedy and get involved in this mess?”

Longgen snorted coldly: "What? Your boss can do the express delivery business, but I, Longgen, can't?!"

Tony laughed and said, "You and Lian Sheng want to do cross-border courier business? Do you really think the other side doesn't know you're gangsters? I bet you're just pretending to deliver packages, your real purpose is to smuggle drugs. Be careful, you'll all end up in trouble. In mainland China, that's a capital offense!"

Jimmy then said, "Don't make baseless accusations. We at Hutchison Express are running a legitimate business, and all our employees are law-abiding citizens. We have absolutely no connection with the underworld! As for Uncle Longgen's investments, they are all legal income!"

Longgen patted his chest and said confidently, "That's right, I, Longgen, am running a legitimate business. What do I have to be afraid of?!"

Tony's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that this time it was Longgen's own store, not something that was supported by Liansheng.

He then mocked, "Uncle Longgen, you've been black your whole life, and now you want to bleach your skin in your old age? A black chicken can't become a white bird!"

"Do you care?"

Longgen glared at the person across the table: "Tony, you messed with our people and the Lian Sheng group today, what do you expect me to say in return?"

Tony sipped his tea: "Longgen, it was clearly your men who crossed the line, and you expect me to explain myself?!"

"Crossed the line?"

Guan Zai Sen immediately slammed his hand on the table: "Do you think Portland Street is your Tongyitang's territory? Have you even consulted the opinions of the various triads?"

Tony snorted and slammed his teacup heavily on the table.
"You and the 'Lian Sheng' gang want to infiltrate Portland Street, have you even consulted the opinions of the other triads?! We'll join forces and beat you up then!"

Wo Luen Shing is known as the largest triad society in Hong Kong, with more than 5 members, but it is relatively weak in the Yau Tsim Mong district and has no venues on Portland Street.

If they were to rashly enter Portland Street, it might provoke a united front from the established powers there. After all, they need to be wary of the possibility that Wo Shing might expand further and infringe on their interests once they have established a foothold.

“I, Long Gen, have been in the underworld for 40 years. I’m not easily intimidated! If you want to fight with us, the Wo Luen Shing, I wonder if your Tong Yi Tong can afford to play this game!” Long Gen glared at Tony and said fiercely.

Tony scoffed, "Long Gen, don't try to fool me with the Wo Luen Shing! Wo Luen Shing has 5 employees, how many can you mobilize? Do you really think you're the head of Wo Luen Shing?"

Long Gen slammed his fist on the table: "Even if I, Long Gen, am not the head of the Wo Shing Society, I am not someone that Tony of the Tong Yee Tong can bully!"

Tony's face darkened: "I'm only calling you Uncle Longgen out of respect; otherwise, I'll send you to your grave!"

"Damn it! You dare touch my boss? I'll kill you first!" Guan Zisen roared angrily, pointing at Tony and cursing.

Long Gen retorted without backing down: "Try touching me, and I'll have you killed by the entire Wo Shing Wo!"

The two stared at each other, and for a moment the room fell silent.

After a moment, Jimmy spoke:
“We run a delivery business. Even if we enter Portland Street, the other triads might not stop us. If your Tong Yee Tong wants to fight us and the Luen Shing triads one-on-one, go ahead and try! But if things get chaotic, your boss's shop might not be so safe!” Tony narrowed his eyes at Jimmy: “Are you threatening me?”

Jimmy gently shook his head: "I'm just reminding you! Everyone's in business trying to make money. If things escalate to the point where everyone loses, no one will benefit. I don't think that's what your boss wants to see either!"

Tony glanced at Longen, then at Jimmy: "Who are you?"

Jimmy smiled faintly and said, "I am Jimmy, an unknown nobody in the business world. From now on, I will be in charge of the operation of Hutchison Express."

Tony stared at Jimmy for a moment, memorizing him, then looked at Longin:

"Okay, I'll give Wo Luen Shing some face and won't mess with your Wo Kee Express!"
But if you ever dare to send anyone to Portland Street to hand out flyers again, I'll chop them down one by one!
Furthermore, if they dare to pull any tricks against Dongfeng Express, they'd better prepare to be in their coffins!

After saying that, Tony got up and left with his two hands.

Longgen's face darkened as he watched Tony's disappearing figure.

Guan Zaisen said angrily, "Boss, should I take some men and deal with them?"

Longgen glanced at Guan Zisen with annoyance; this guy sometimes really couldn't think straight.

Then he looked at Jimmy: "Won't this affect our business?"

Jimmy thought for a moment and said, "Uncle Longgen, it doesn't matter much. Our Heji Express brand should have already spread among some people in the past two days."

I see the boss of Dongfeng Express has returned, but he doesn't seem inclined to lower prices. As long as Heji Express maintains a price advantage, we'll definitely be able to win over some customers!

Jimmy was satisfied as long as he could ensure a normal business environment and prevent Tongyitang from sabotaging it with violence. He firmly believed that his strategy was correct!
Longgen's expression gradually softened.

Longgen was still somewhat wary of Tony and Tongyitang, who had recently made a name for themselves in the underworld.

Although Long Gen was a veteran of the Wo Luen Shing triad, as Tony said, he was just in retirement mode, and his power was far less than that of the middle generation of leaders in the triad.

If he were to actually fight Tongyitang, he might not be able to win. Besides, he's already old, and his courage isn't what it used to be.

It's already quite good that the situation was resolved so peacefully and that Tony and Tongyitang were kept in check.

……

Meanwhile, Tony rushed back to Dongfeng Express and reported to Ye Dongsheng:

“Brother Sheng, this Hutchison Express should be run by Lung Gen himself. I haven’t seen any other members of Wo Luen Shing.”

Ye Dongsheng smiled upon hearing this.

The Wo Luen Shing triad has 5 members spread throughout Hong Kong Island, with over a dozen uncles and numerous branches, naturally divided into different factions. Although Lung Kin is considered one of the higher-ranking uncles, he is only one of their factions.

Since this time it's only Dragon Root and not the entire Wo Luen Shing, there's no need to worry too much.

The first company that dares to compete with Dongfeng Express should not only be managed, but also severely managed!

Only by striking hard and crippling them can we temporarily scare away many onlookers, buy more time for Dongfeng Express to develop, and expand its advantages!
(End of this chapter)