Hong Kong Tycoon: Starting from Delivering Dongfeng Express

Chapter 155 Chairman Ye, Officially Certified
Sunday morning at 8:30, Mong Kok, 580 Nathan Road.

A Rolls-Royce Silver Spur pulled up in front of the Sino Centre. Ni Yongxiao, dressed in a suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, got out of the car, accompanied by two people: the younger one was his assistant, and the middle-aged man was the manager of the express delivery store, Lightning Express.

The three walked unhurriedly toward the elevator, followed by Luo Ji who looked like a bodyguard. They didn't look like gang leaders at all; instead, they resembled business elites.

Just as the elevator doors were about to close, a large hand suddenly stopped them.

Luo Ji took half a step forward, directly blocking Ni Yongxiao's path. At the same time, he reached into his pocket with his right hand and gripped the Black Star pistol, ready to make a move at any moment.

While it's unlikely any triad would be so brazen as to commit violence in a busy shopping mall like the Credit Union Center, as a bodyguard, he still had to be cautious.

The elevator doors slowly opened, and two thugs with menacing expressions said menacingly, "You lot, get out! Wait for the next one!"

However, no one in the elevator moved. Ni Yongxiao reached up and adjusted his glasses. Before he could speak, a strong voice said:
"Get out of the way! You have no manners!"

The two thugs quickly stepped aside, and then a middle-aged man of about fifty years old led three people into the elevator, smiling at Ni Yongxiao and saying, "Ah Xiao, it's been a long time!"

Ni Yongxiao gave a polite smile and nodded to the middle-aged man, saying, "Uncle Camel!"

The newcomer was no ordinary person; he was none other than Camel, the current leader of Tung Sing, one of the three major triads in Hong Kong!
In terms of seniority, Camel is of the same generation as Ni Yongxiao's father, Ni Kun, and the former leader of Hung Hing, Jiang Zhen. He is an elder to Ni Yongxiao and Jiang Tiansheng.

Seeing this, Luo Ji also retreated to a corner.

Camel patted Ni Yongxiao on the shoulder, looking regretful, and said:

"Your father was almost retired, and I never expected something like this to happen. I was in the Netherlands six months ago and couldn't be there to say goodbye in person! I could only send a wreath on his behalf."

Ni Yongxiao lowered his head slightly: "Thank you, Uncle Camel, for remembering my father. It's the thought that counts. My father will be very happy in heaven!"

Camel smiled and nodded: "Although your father is gone, fortunately the Ni family still has you. You managed to keep your father's men in check, otherwise, there would have been quite a mess in Tsim Sha Tsui."

Ni Yongxiao looked at the camel and cursed the old fox in his heart. Who didn't know that Dongxing loved to cause trouble everywhere?

If he hadn't swiftly dealt with the five powerful figures six months ago and united them against external threats, the Ni family's territory might have become easy prey for Dongxing!

Ni Yongxiao smiled and said, "Uncle Camel, you're joking. Our Ni family doesn't have that kind of ability. What my father did in the past is gone with him. Our Ni family is now doing legitimate things!"

The camel laughed heartily: "Doing the right thing is good, doing the right thing is good!"

Outside the elevator were seven or eight thugs who had followed Camel, trying to squeeze in, but Camel simply waved them off:

"What? Are you worried that Ah-Xiao will harm me?"

"Boss, what about us?"

"Climb the stairs yourself!"

As he spoke, Camel pressed the close button, and the elevator doors slowly closed.

Only the 8th floor was displayed in red on the elevator panel. Seeing that Camel didn't press any other floor buttons, Ni Yongxiao tentatively asked, "Uncle Camel, are you also going to the 8th floor for the conference?"

The camel chuckled:

"That's right! Ah-Xiao, you're right. Times have changed. Fighting and killing are no longer popular!"
I'm getting old and can't cut people anymore, so I want to find some legitimate work to earn some money for my retirement. I think this courier service is pretty good!
What? Ah-Xiao, you opened a courier shop too?

Ni Yongxiao took out a business card from his pocket: "Lightning Express. It's a small business of the Ni family. I'm just testing the waters. I hope Uncle Camel will take good care of me in the future!"

Camel took the business card and said with a smile:
"Highly educated students are different; they come up with eye-catching names! A rough guy like me can only think of something like 'Camel Express'!"

Ni Yongxiao gave a thumbs up: "Camel Express, a good name, meaning to persevere and go far!"

"Hahaha! Ah Xiao, you really know how to talk. Ni Kun has a good son!"

Ni Yongxiao smiled outwardly, but inwardly he was extremely displeased. This old man had always used his seniority to intimidate him. Of course, what annoyed him even more was that Camel, the head of Dongxing, had also opened a courier store! This would make the competition even fiercer!

At this moment, the elevator stopped, and the elevator doors slowly opened to both sides. Camel and Ni Yongxiao walked out with their entourage.

As soon as I went outside, I found a group of thugs had gathered, and I could hear them arguing.

"Hey Tony, we're here to attend this meeting of yours, to give your boss face, and now you're trying to stop us?"

Tony, dressed in a suit, said with displeasure, "This is the Express Delivery Industry Association, not a club meeting. What's the meaning of bringing a bunch of thugs in? It's making a mess! You can only bring two at most!"

"Take it or leave it. If I don't bring enough people, who knows if you'll chop me up?"

"Either you leave now, or you'd better behave and follow the rules if you want to go in! If you cause any more trouble, I'll bring some men and chop you up tonight!" Tony threatened.

Although the man was indignant, he still waved his hand and dismissed all his underlings.

When Tony saw Camel and Ni Yongxiao approaching, he immediately led a waiter to greet them: "Uncle Camel, Mr. Ni, welcome, welcome!"

Camel sized Tony up and down: "You're Tony from the Hall of Righteousness? I've heard you've been making quite a stir lately!"

"I don't deserve such praise; it's nothing compared to Uncle Camel."

Tony was very friendly and said, "Welcome to the conference, but space inside is limited, and the number of accompanying persons is also limited."

Ni Yongxiao smiled and handed the invitation to the waiter: "There are three of us with me, is that alright?"

Tony, seeing that everyone around him was neatly dressed, smiled and said, "Of course, no problem!"

Camel glanced at the red carpet and the hanging sign: "Hong Kong Island Express Industry Association," and remarked, "So formal!" Tony smiled and said, "Uncle Camel, this is an industry conference, so of course it has to be formal! Don't worry, safety is absolutely no problem!"

"Ha, would I, Camel, care about that?"

Camel glanced at his panting subordinates who had just climbed up from the first floor and said, "You guys go shopping!"

"what?"

The group of people who had just painstakingly climbed up were a bit dumbfounded. They should have told us earlier that we were going to shop in the mall! All that climbing of those 8 floors was for nothing!

However, they dared not complain about their boss's decision and could only obediently follow orders.

The staff then led Camel and Ni Yongxiao into the association's building. Inside the meeting room, a red banner hung that read "The First Congress of the Hong Kong Island Express Industry Association," and a long conference table was placed in the center.

There were already people seated around the conference table. One of them, who had been puffing on a cigarette, immediately shuddered and stood up, asking in surprise upon seeing the camel:
"Boss Luo, you're here for the conference too?"

Camel didn't give a friendly look this time: "What, you Chang Le can come, but I can't?"

After saying that, he led his men directly to the front of the conference table and sat down.

Luo Ji leaned close to Ni Yongxiao's ear and said, "This is Fei Hong, a Red Stick of the Chang Le Gang."

Ni Yongxiao lost interest as soon as he heard that. It was just a minor figure in a small gang, not even worth his attention.

He walked over to the camel, sat down, and closed his eyes to rest.

Over the next half hour, more people arrived, and the conference table was no longer empty.

As it approached 9 o'clock, Camel put down his teacup, glanced at his watch, and frowned, saying, "What, aren't we starting yet? Did you call us here for tea?"

Just then, a voice came: "I'm sorry to have kept you all waiting!"

Ni Yongxiao turned his head and saw three people walk in through the door. Two of them were Ye Dongsheng and Jiang Tiansheng, while the other was wearing a police officer's uniform!

This surprised Camel, Ni Yongxiao, and the others present. Why did they call a policeman to come over when they were just having a meeting?!
Ye Dongsheng walked to the front of the conference table and sat down without hesitation, while Jiang Tiansheng sat to his left, and the police officer sat to Ye Dongsheng's right.

Ye Dongsheng glanced around. Besides himself and Jiang Tiansheng, there were a total of 7 companies attending the meeting. Six of them had a background in or were supported by a triad, while the other one, according to his investigation, seemed to be a second-generation rich kid who started his own business.

As for how many people haven't arrived yet, he doesn't know, but he doesn't care for the time being. The families present are quite influential!

"Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Ye Dongsheng, the founder of Dongfeng Express, and the current president of the Hong Kong Island Express Association!"
It's a pleasure to have everyone here for the first Hong Kong Island Express Delivery Association Industry Conference! We are also honored to have with us Mr. Luk, Section Chief of the Industry Association Management Division of the Police Force!

Yes, that's right. Trade associations on Hong Kong Island are managed by the Police Force!

According to the Hong Kong Island Companies Ordinance, trade associations (societies) are required to apply to the Hong Kong Police Force for registration to ensure that their names are approved by the Police Force before they can be used. Furthermore, as non-profit organizations, trade associations must operate in accordance with relevant regulations and are prohibited from engaging in profit-making activities.

Lu Minghua smiled and nodded to everyone. Actually, he was only asked to be a witness. He could have had someone else come instead, but Chairman Ye invited him so warmly, and with his colleague and friend Chen Guozhong acting as a go-between, he readily agreed.

However, after he arrived, he discovered that the attendees of the Hong Kong Island Express Association were all quite extraordinary!

With Hung Hing's leader Chiang Tin-sang, Tung Sing's leader Camel, Ni's family's Ni Yong-hsiao, and the likes of Cheung Lok, is this a courier conference or a triad conference?
However, Lu Minghua was not afraid. Although he worked in an office, he had great ambitions and wanted to climb higher. How could he be afraid of these gangsters?

"Ladies and gentlemen, at the invitation of Chairman Ye, I am honored to attend the courier industry conference. On behalf of the Hong Kong Island Police Force, I sincerely hope that the courier industry in Hong Kong Island will develop better and better. At the same time, I also hope that while you are engaged in the courier industry in Hong Kong Island, you must abide by the laws and regulations of Hong Kong Island and not do anything illegal or disorderly!"

......"

Listening to Section Chief Lu's speech, Ni Yongxiao lowered his head and cursed his bad luck in his heart.

Ni Yongxiao also had his own ideas about industry associations. He originally came here today hoping to find an opportunity to form alliances and get a group of people to hold a democratic vote to oust Ye Dongsheng, the chairman, and take his place!
But now that I see Section Chief Lu, I know it's hopeless!
Ye Dongsheng brought up this Section Chief Lu, whose official position was not high, but who was in charge of the industry association, which made it clear to them that Ye Dongsheng, the president of the association, was officially recognized!
It's stamped by the police department!
No matter how much these gangsters hate the police, with the police's endorsement, they have to acknowledge the legitimacy of the courier industry association and recognize Ye Dongsheng as its chairman!
Even the camel unconsciously straightened its posture at this moment!
After Lu Minghua finished speaking, Ye Dongsheng said with a smile:

"Section Chief Lu spoke very well, so I will continue from where Section Chief Lu left off!"

I was the first to venture into the courier industry on Hong Kong Island; to exaggerate a bit, I could even call myself a pioneer! Therefore, the courier industry on Hong Kong Island is like my child, and naturally, I hope it can grow and thrive!

But I can't do all of this by myself; it requires the joint efforts of everyone here!

At the same time, just as Section Chief Lu said, if the express delivery industry in Hong Kong Island is to be sustainable in the long term, it must abide by laws and regulations, not only those in Hong Kong Island, but also those in mainland China!
Therefore, Chairman Jiang and I have specially drafted some regulations for everyone's reference. You can take a look at the booklet on the table.

I'll talk about this charter...

As Ye Dongsheng began to explain the charter formulated by the industry association, some of the gangsters, who were not very well-educated, started to feel sleepy.

Without realizing it, some people wanted to take out a cigarette and light it up, but after glancing at Camel and Jiang Tiansheng who hadn't made a move, and then at Lu Minghua, they quietly put it away.

Ye Dongsheng didn't intentionally want to give a long speech to explain the rules and regulations. This was the main purpose of the conference, and it's always been done this way. Otherwise, what's the point of holding a conference if the chairman doesn't even explain the rules?
Seeing that some people below were already starting to feel sleepy and yawn, Ye Dongsheng stopped talking and said with a smile, "I won't go into the details. You can look them up yourselves when you have time!"

However, in order to protect our Hong Kong Island courier industry, there are a few points I must make clear here, and everyone must keep them in mind!

As he spoke, Ye Dongsheng tapped the conference table, making a series of tapping sounds. Everyone knew that the main event was about to begin, and they all perked up.

"First and foremost, for our express delivery industry to develop sustainably, one thing we must do is not to transport prohibited items! Especially drugs!"

Upon hearing this, several people present felt a chill run down their spines. These included Ni Yongxiao from the Ni family, Camel from Dongxing, and Chang Le…

Ye Dongsheng stopped speaking and then looked around at everyone.

Among these organizations, there are people on Hong Kong Island who are openly or secretly engaged in the flour business!
PS: Lu Minghua: *Cold War*

(End of this chapter)