Hong Kong Tycoon: Starting from Delivering Dongfeng Express

Chapter 164 Big D: I'll do it myself, the new Express Association!
As one of the bustling areas of Hong Kong Island, Wan Chai District has many well-known streets, such as Queen's Road East, Johnston Road, and Hennessy Road.

Lee Tung Street, located between Johnston Road and Queen's Road East, is much older than the other two and doesn't have many upscale places to stop.

However, its reputation among the public is no less than the former two. As it is the center of printing shops on Hong Kong Island, its unique feature of specializing in printing and selling wedding invitations is unparalleled on Hong Kong Island, making it the first choice for Hong Kong people to purchase wedding invitations. Therefore, it is also known as "Wedding Invitation Street".

At this moment, on Wedding Invitation Street, lions were dancing, and the crackling of firecrackers undoubtedly intensified the festive atmosphere. Big D personally pulled down the red cloth from the plaque, revealing a brand-new sign: [Lian Sheng Express]

"congratulations!"

Congratulations, Brother D!

"Big D, I wish you booming business!"

Wo Luen Shing's leader, Chik Kee, along with a group of uncles and other prominent figures in the gang, congratulated Big D.

The couple, Big D and his wife, greeted everyone with beaming smiles.

But people's joys and sorrows are not shared. While Big D was happy, some people in the crowd were not so happy, such as Long Gen.

A few months ago, he also opened "Hutchison Express", but no one came to support him.

Now that Big D has opened "Lian Sheng Express", everyone's come to fawn over him. What a bunch of sycophants!
If he had had so many people helping him back then, Hutchison Express wouldn't have been completely destroyed, and it would have been making a fortune by now!
More importantly, he lost his territory because of this and now has to live with Ah Le. Just thinking about it fills him with grief and indignation!
Just then, Ah Le patted Long Gen on the shoulder: "Uncle Long Gen, let's go~"

Longgen composed himself, stepped forward, took out a red envelope from his pocket, forced a smile on his old face, and handed it over:

"Big D, congratulations on your grand opening! Opening a shop on Wedding Invitation Street is double the joy; your business is sure to be booming!"

"Haha, Uncle Longgen, you have a great eye!"

Upon hearing Longgen's words, Big D laughed heartily, beaming with pride, extremely satisfied with his courier shop.

Big D's territory and influence are in Tsuen Wan, but Tsuen Wan is still a bit out of the way on Hong Kong Island. He knew that his shop would not do well if it was located there.

Wan Chai is different; it's in the heart of the city with convenient transportation. Besides, Wedding Invitation Street is already famous—everyone knows it. It's surrounded by printing shops; you can get packaging and envelopes right next door. In his opinion, this location is in no way inferior to Dongfeng Express on Portland Street!
When Longgen and Tongyitang clashed, Da D had paid attention to Dongfeng Express, but seeing how badly Hutchison Express was being treated in mainland China, he didn't have any further thoughts.

However, during this period, as many courier companies emerged, such as Hung Hing and Tung Sing, people started doing courier services, and Big D couldn't resist.

He specifically made sure people knew that Hung Hing's Hengtong Express and Ni Yongxiao's Flash Express were now handling over a hundred orders a day!

With hundreds of orders every day, he earns tens of thousands of yuan, which adds up to millions a year. How could he possibly sit still?

It only costs one or two million to settle the matter of choosing a leader in the Wo Luen Shing company. Do they really think money is nothing?
Moreover, this money isn't shady; it's perfectly clean money!
Therefore, Big D immediately followed suit and opened this "Lian Sheng Express". His intention was obvious: to take advantage of the "Lian Sheng" in "Lian Sheng".

After Longgen presented the red envelope, even though he was unhappy, he could only force a smile and step aside.

Then Ah Le followed up to congratulate Big D: "Big D, congratulations!"

Big D smirked as he looked at Lok. His wife had once said that Lok was a threat to him among his peers, but ever since Lok was beaten to the ground by Tong Yi Tang and several other gangs, he had never taken the guy seriously again.

With such limited strength, how dare he compare himself to Big D?
Big D patted Ah Le on the shoulder: "Thanks! Hey, don't just talk the talk, if you're a true brother, tell the bosses you know to send packages through me from now on!"

Ah Le nodded and said, "Of course!"

Ah Le maintained a friendly smile, but his fists clenched unconsciously after he walked away. He was furious because Big D clearly didn't respect him and was speaking to him like a subordinate!
With so many uncles and brothers from the gang coming to congratulate them on their grand opening, Big D naturally wouldn't treat them poorly, hosting a banquet at a nearby hotel.

At the main table, many uncles and heads of various branches gathered, drinking and chatting in a lively atmosphere.

Big D raised his glass: "Everyone has come to support me, Big D, today. I, Big D, thank all my brothers and uncles. Let's drink to each other!"

After saying that, he tilted his head back and downed a glass of wine in one gulp, and everyone else obliged him by drinking a glass as well.

Chuan Bao laughed and said, "Big D, we're all on the same side. We and Luen Shing became the largest triad in Hong Kong Island by supporting each other. You've done so much for the triad, of course you had to come!"

The dragon-headed chicken nodded in agreement: "The name 'He Lian Sheng' is based on the words 'He' and 'Lian' (meaning 'unity'). Only by uniting can we achieve victory and success. It's only right that we help each other!"

Longgen lowered his head and drank his tea, cursing inwardly at that old bastard. He had refused to help when he was asked, but now he was so eager to flatter Big D!

Big D laughed loudly and said, "Alright! Since we're all on the same side, then I, Big D, won't stand on ceremony. I have a small favor to ask of you all!"

The group exchanged glances, then the dragon-headed man asked, "Big D, what's up?"

"It's nothing major. As you all have seen, my new shop has just opened, and I'd like to ask you all to help me introduce some business. You are all leaders of your respective branches, or respected seniors in the martial arts world, so this shouldn't be a difficult task for you."

My requirements aren't high. How about each person introduces me to 10 bosses?

As soon as Big D finished speaking, everyone at the table froze, looking at each other without responding for a moment.

Big D looked around at everyone, and those who met his gaze lowered their heads, pretending to drink tea.

Big D put down his wine glass and snorted, "What? You were just saying you'd support each other, and you won't even help with this little thing?"

At this moment, Leng Lao broke the silence, spreading his hands and saying:
"Big D, it's not that we don't want to help you. If you're fighting, we'd definitely lend a hand. But asking us to find business owners in mainland China is really a difficult task!"

Although Wo Luen Shing boasts 5 members and claims to be the largest triad on Hong Kong Island, its influence is actually mostly concentrated in non-core areas such as Tsuen Wan, Sham Shui Po, and Yuen Long.

For example, in bustling core areas like Yau Tsim Mong and Wan Chai, Wo Shing has very little territory.

In other words, Wo Luen Shing didn't actually have many high-end venues, and the network of connections they could access was far less than that of Chiang Tin-sang of Hung Hing.

Chuanbao kicked the chicken with his foot, signaling the dragon head to speak.

With a sigh, Chuiji could only say, "Big D, this is a difficult situation for everyone!"

Big D glanced at everyone, then said to Chuiji, "If we can't get 10, we can at least get 5! Chuiji, you're not against me, are you?"

Chuiji opened his mouth, sensing that many people around the table were gesturing for him to refuse, but he had risen to his position with the help of Da D, so how could he dare to truly disobey Da D at this moment?

He could only pretend not to see the stares of the crowd, gritted his teeth and said, "If it's five, I'll give it a try!"

Immediately, many people at the table cursed inwardly, "You're the leader, you have access to a lot of resources, where the hell are we supposed to recruit people?"

Big D burst into laughter: "Then it's settled!"

Without giving anyone a chance to object, Big D unilaterally finalized the matter.

With the leader, Da D, readily agreeing and Big D always being assertive, no one at the table dared to disagree.

Big D smiled. With the combined strength of Quanhe Liansheng, he could easily bring in a hundred customers, which would allow him to catch up and narrow the gap a bit. However, Ah Le, who had been engrossed in his meal, spoke up:

"Big D, I heard that the courier association stipulates that the minimum courier price is 150 dollars. The Hung Hing, Tung Sing, Tong Yee Tong, and Ni family gangs are constantly sweeping up new stores in the market. Is it okay if you set your price at 140 dollars?"

Big D snorted coldly: "Who are they trying to scare? They only dare to mess with those little karami. Let them try sweeping me!"
Besides, I own my own shop, so I can set the price however much I want! My low prices benefit my customers!

Chuan Baoping said, "Big D is right. Others may not be afraid of Hung Hing or Tung Sing, but we and Luen Shing are not!"

Immediately, everyone at the table responded in agreement, and the lively atmosphere returned.

……

Inside the villa, Jiang Tiansheng was exercising when his workout was interrupted by the ringing of his mobile phone.

He put down the dumbbells, picked up a towel to wipe his sweat, and then answered the phone.

A moment later, Jiang Tiansheng frowned.

Lian Sheng Express? Big D? Or is it in Wan Chai?

Wan Chai is considered Chiang Tin-sang's territory, and recently Chen Hao-nan and his gang have swept it up, clearing out all the courier companies. Now, Big D is actually interfering here!
Both are located in Wan Chai, but the price is 10 dollars lower than his. What are you doing? Are you trying to steal his business?

Jiang Tiansheng immediately called out: "Ah B, take some men to Wedding Invitation Street!"

After finishing his meal, just as Big D saw the group off, his cell phone rang. He answered it, frowned, and immediately strode towards Wedding Invitation Street.

When he arrived at Wedding Invitation Street, he saw a group of people gathered at the shop entrance. He rushed in with his henchmen, including Ponytail. Inside, he saw many gangsters standing in his shop, blocking the entrance and preventing people from entering. The leader was none other than Big B from Hung Hing!

Big D's anger surged. Others might be afraid of Big B, but Big D wasn't. He shoved Big B aside and yelled, "Damn it, Big B, you dare cause trouble in my shop?!"

Seeing his boss being pushed, Chan Ho-nam rushed over and shoved Big D aside, yelling, "Damn it, don't touch my boss!"

Seeing this, Mawei pounced on Chan Ho-nam, and the two immediately started wrestling on the ground.

Seeing the chaos and the imminent brawl, Big D roared, "Stop it, all of you!"

The ponytail on the ground separated from Chen Haonan, and each retreated behind the boss.

Then Big D glared at Big B, pointed his finger at him, and said, "Big B, do you want to die?"

Big B wasn't backing down either: "Big D, get this straight, Wan Chai isn't your territory! You'd better go back to your Tsuen Wan and stay there!"

Big D took a step forward, looking down at Big B with a glare: "You? You think you're the only one from Hung Hing?"

The atmosphere in the store immediately became tense again.

Just then, two policemen rushed in from outside: "What are you doing? What do you want?"

The shop assistant immediately pointed at Big B and Chan Ho-nam and his group: "Officer, they're causing trouble in the shop! They're disrupting our normal business!"

As a local strongman in Wan Chai, Big B was naturally recognized by the two policemen. One of them, the older one, walked up to Big B:

"Brother B, what's going on? Why are you personally bringing people here to do something?"

Big B chuckled and said, "Officer, don't wrong me. I'm here on official business. This Lian Sheng Express is suspected of violating regulations, and I'm here on behalf of the association to warn them."

Big D immediately retorted angrily, "Bullshit! You motherfucker! What rule are you breaking?!"

The older policeman frowned and looked at Big D: "What's all the noise about? Who are you?"

"I'm Big D from Wo Luen Shing, the owner of this shop!"

The older police officers had heard of the name "Big D" before, but they never expected it to be this guy in front of them. His attitude was too arrogant!

Then the police officer asked again, "Brother B, tell me, what association and what violation?"

Big B laughed and said, "Officer, you don't know this, but Mr. Jiang from Hung Hing is the vice president of the Hong Kong Island Express Association. So we are here to inspect this newly opened express store on behalf of Mr. Jiang."

According to the regulations of the Hong Kong Island Express Association, the price must not be lower than HK$150, otherwise it would disrupt the industry ecosystem.

The price here is now 140 dollars, so of course we have to warn them!

These words left the policeman stunned: "Brother B, really? You're not kidding me, are you?"

"Officer, if you don't believe me, call the Hong Kong Island Express Association and ask!"

Big D, however, refused to acknowledge it at all and immediately started spouting nonsense:
"You think an association is an association? Damn it, I'll start my own new express delivery association! I'll even say I'm the president and can order as much as I want!"

The policeman reached out to stop Big D, then said to the two of them, "Alright, alright, I don't care what happened or whether he broke the rules. Just resolve this peacefully and don't cause any trouble!"

Big B suddenly laughed: "Big D, Wan Chai isn't a place you can just come and go as you please. This isn't over yet!"

After saying that, he waved his hand and left with Chan Ho-nam and the others.

"Go to hell! Do you think I'm easily intimidated? Bring it on!"

The policeman shook his head at Big D, turned and left. He had never seen anyone so arrogant in Hung Hing territory before. He didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing unless it caused a big scene.

The man with the ponytail leaned closer and said, "Boss, should I call someone from Tsuen Wan?"

Big D waved his hand: "Bring me the blow-drilling chicken!"

……

In the villa, Jiang Tiansheng sat on the sofa with Fang Ting in his arms.

Big B finished his report without looking to either side, then asked, "Mr. Jiang, what's the next step? Should I call in the men?"

Jiang Tiansheng muttered to himself, "The New Express Association?"

Then he smiled and waved his hand, saying, "You wait here. This isn't just a matter for Hung Hing!"

(End of this chapter)