Hong Kong Film Intelligence King

Chapter 123 Leisurely Playing the Piece
"That rape and murder case wasn't particularly unusual; what was unusual was the method used after the crime, which could easily cause panic."

Wang Dao slowly explained to Liang Kun.

It's laughable, but a murder case would cause panic at any time, but not at this particular time.

Although Lei Luo was not a good person, the martial arts system he built was very stable.

Back then, cleavers weren't as common as they are now.

Of course, there wouldn't be the situation where you can encounter dead people everywhere like we do now.

For the neighbors, death is not really scary; they see dead people every day.

But most of them were gangsters, so it's nothing new.

The neighbors all knew that as long as they didn't get involved with gangsters, those terrible things wouldn't happen to them.

The police station wouldn't allow it, and neither would traditional societies.

There is a basic behavioral logic here—traditional gangs also need to make money, and protection fees are one of their main sources of income.

If ordinary neighbors are affected and their livelihoods are impacted, who will they ask for protection money from?

As for the police station, that goes without saying.

However, murders targeting women are truly horrifying.

Every family has women; if one of them is murdered, there's nowhere to turn for help.

That's the logic behind it.

Liang Kun asked:

"What's so special?"

Wang Dao made a very exaggerated gesture:

"I heard that the woman's two big nipples were cut off, and her genitals were also cut off and pierced to pieces."

Handsome Kun frowned and said:
Is this guy a psychopath?

Wang Dao casually remarked:
"It is said that all murderers are mentally disturbed."

Liang Kun scoffed:
"It cannot be generalized."

Wang Dao smiled:
"really."

Handsome Kun shook his head:
“We were simply doing things for Grandpa, just like in ancient times when two sides were at war and had no choice but to kill people.”

"Those guys who prey on women..."

He shook his head.

"By the way, do you have any female bodyguards?"

Wang Dao was taken aback:
"Brother Kun, why do you need a female bodyguard?"

Liang Kun explained:
"This news makes me very anxious."

"My mother is alright, since she doesn't go out often. Even when she does go out, she just chats with the neighbors and occasionally plays mahjong."

“Bozi is about to become a movie star, so she will have more opportunities to go out.”

"We need to find a female bodyguard, otherwise it will be very troublesome."

Wang Dao shrugged:

"If that's the case, I'll try to find it for you."

"Actually, nobody wants to mess with us."

Handsome Kun shook his head:
"in case."

"If someone really does have designs on us, that would be a troublesome matter."

Wang Dao thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Liang Kun asked:

"You just said that Chen Guozhong asked Hong An for help?"

Wang Dao nodded slightly.

“Then Hong An will definitely help.”

"I've heard of Gu Shouzhong before. He's the kind of old-school gangster who's particularly good at interpersonal relationships, has good connections, and even better character."

“He would absolutely never allow something like that.”

"He's definitely going to help with this."

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"Then, Chen Guozhong will have another honor to add to his list."

Liang Kun's Strange Path:

"Are you so sure Chen Guozhong will find the murderer right away?"

Wang Dao explained:
"Brother Kun, you know I also applied to a police academy, right?"

"They taught it at the police station school."

"Solving cases is not as easy as you might imagine, but it's not that difficult either."

"The difficulty in this case is identifying the deceased."

“Once the identity of the deceased is known, and with the help of a local tycoon like Hong An, her social connections will be completely exposed.”

"It would be easy to conduct an investigation."

Liang Kun said in astonishment:
"Can't the deceased's identity be confirmed?"

Wang Dao was also surprised:
"Didn't I tell you?"

"The murderer peeled off the other half of the victim's face."

Handsome Kun shouted:
"Ado, quickly find me two female bodyguards."

"Kowloon City isn't far from Mong Kok. Who knows if that bastard went here?"

Liang Kun wasn't afraid of the murderer, but he was afraid that his mother or Bo Zi might encounter this perverted killer.

If that really happened, what good would it do even if Liang Kun tore that guy to pieces?

Wang Dao thought for a moment and then summoned Li Fu:

"Afu, here's 200,000. Could you please go on a business trip?"

Li Fu calmly replied:
Where do you want me to go?

Wang Dao pushed the money in front of Li Fu and said:
"I want you to go back to your hometown and find some women who are quite skilled."

"Especially young women."

"The women need a few bodyguards."

"By the way, I'll give you a break so you can go back and build a big house for your mother."

Li Fu was overjoyed:

"Thank you, Master Ding. Thank you, Brother Kun."

Wang Dao patted him on the shoulder:

"Go back and prepare. We'll depart in three days."

Come see me the day after tomorrow.

Handsome Kun laughed:

"Ah Fu, you've been in Hong Kong for so long, but you haven't gone out to explore. When you get back, bring some souvenirs and remember to give our regards to the old lady."

Liang Kun is usually impolite; he only follows the rules.

However, it's different when it comes to one's own people, especially trusted confidants like Li Fu.

Wang Dao thought for a moment and said:

“I originally wanted you to buy some digital watches to resell, but then I thought better of it.”

Liang Kun said in astonishment:
Are digital watches selling well?

Wang Dao shrugged:

"That's it."

"A digital watch costs 50 cents to produce, but can be sold for 20 yuan once it's transported to the port."

Liang Kun's eyes widened:
"Such huge profits?"

Wang Dao shook his head:
"It's not exactly a huge profit."

"Who knows if the policies back home will change again."

That was really the case back then; nobody knew what the future of the policy would hold.

Many people suffered losses.

It was only after the "Southern Tour" that this decision was made.

However, even so, in some cities, the situation still recurs.

Wang Dao didn't want Li Fu to get involved in this mess.

Furthermore, in three years, something terrible will happen, which will be a disaster for all the communities back home.

He was speechless when he thought about it.

Who would have thought that the gang in Tianjin would dare to be so arrogant?
He deserved to be killed!

"When the time comes, just take a few digital watches, a few clothes, or a color TV with you."

"Anyway, don't even think about letting the old folks do business."

"Too dangerous."

“After you go back this time, tell your family to send them some money every month. That will make things a little easier for them.”

Liang Kun completely failed to understand Wang Dao's actions:
"Why can't Afu just give the money to the old man directly?"

Why send it every month?

Wang Dao shrugged:

“If Afghanistan only gives one-time payments, the old man wouldn’t dare to take them out to spend.”

"Don't flaunt your wealth!"

“If Afghanistan sends money every month, it means that this is a stable source of income.”

"And when Afu sends money home, remember to send it in Hong Kong dollars!"

Liang Kun was stunned again:
"What kind of move is this now?"

Wang Dao sighed:

"Brother Kun, you should read more books in the future."

"Hong Kong dollars are foreign exchange."

"This kind of thing is very scarce in my hometown."

“Even if he sends 10,000 a month, that’s 120,000 a year. Afu’s mother lives in the countryside, and for a rural town, that’s a lot of money.”

“Even if Afu is away from home for most of the year, the township leaders will still treat Afu’s mother well because of this money.”

"We will absolutely not allow anyone to bully them."

Liang Kun asked in bewilderment:
"I just don't understand."

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"You don't need to understand."

“Afu, listen to me. Go and wire money today. It doesn’t have to be much, just 10,000 will do.”

Li Fu smiled wryly:
"Brother Dao, isn't this enough?"

At that time, ten thousand was a lot of money, not to mention back home, even in Hong Kong.

Wang Dao glared at him:
"Can I still lie to you?"

Li Fu happily went out to wire the money.

He certainly wouldn't use the HK$200,000; it was given to him by Brother Kun to recruit female bodyguards.

Li Fu followed Wang Dao, so of course he was rich.

He was a fake millionaire, and although he was carrying three years' worth of debt, he didn't consider those debts to be debts at all.

That's a big house in Hong Kong.

Liang Kun stared at Wang Dao for a long time, shaking his head:

“You scholars are full of tricks and schemes; you can easily fall into their traps.”

"It's so dirty!"

Wang Dao was furious:
"I'm going to tell your aunt!" Liang Kun exploded.
"Why are you copying Bozi and Azhen? Stop going to my mother's place to complain all the time, okay?"

Wang Dao angrily said:

"Then apologize to me."

Liang Kun quickly said:
"Alright, alright, I apologize. You're my right-hand man and my strategist. If you didn't have a few tricks up your sleeve, how would we survive in this cutthroat world of martial arts?"

"Tell me, why does Ah Fu have to send 10,000 every month, and in Hong Kong dollars no less?"

Wang Dao explained:
"As I just mentioned, our hometown is currently short of foreign exchange."

"Hong Kong dollars are also foreign exchange."

"The development of a country requires too many resources. Even an agricultural country needs things like bird droppings and fertilizers, right?"

"If you want to do business, you need foreign exchange."

"But my hometown has very little foreign exchange now, so even a penny more is good."

"You may not know that my hometown has an export tax rebate policy in order to earn more foreign exchange."

"Even in my hometown, in order to generate foreign exchange, they divided up the funding gap that each province and city should share."

"Ten thousand yuan is not much for a small town."

"However, a monthly salary of 10,000 yuan would make someone a very capable person."

"Then tell me... if it's 10,000 a month, could it be more?"

Liang Kun's gaze towards Wang Dao was different now; his face was filled with disbelief.
"I'm absolutely right, you really are heartless."

"Are you using Afghanistan as bait?!"

Wang Dao was dissatisfied and said:
What kind of fish should I fish for?

"Isn't it all because you need female bodyguards that I sent Afu back to recruit them?"

"Isn't it my job to give you some instructions while I'm at it?"

"The advantage of doing this is that even if Li Fu is in Hong Kong with you and me, he doesn't have to worry about any problems at home."

"And we might also be able to reconnect with our hometown."

Liang Kun frowned, deep in thought:
"Do we absolutely have to reconnect with our hometown?"

Wang Dao spread his hands:
"If you want to establish yourself in this world, you must find a powerful backer."

"The Yi-character gang has a Taiwanese backer, and the He-tu gang has foreigners behind them. We also need to find a backer."

Who do you think we should contact?

After thinking for a moment, Liang Kun said:

Will our hometown want us?

The Way of Kings is straightforward:
"Every person, every organization, and every group in this world has value."

"It all comes down to the value of the product."

"I think we are still of some use to our hometown."

Liang Kun gave him a serious look:
"Is it really a good idea for us to choose our hometown?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"You can do anything illegal under foreign rule, but you can't do it in your hometown."

"Even in Hong Kong, there are a few bottom lines that cannot be crossed."

"For example, drug trafficking, or arms smuggling."

"For example, the indiscriminate killing of innocent people."

"These kinds of things are not allowed in any country."

"Of course, there's something even more important..."

"That means having a good positive image, or at least a reasonably positive image."

Liang Kun was deflated:
"Looks like I have no chance then!"

Wang Dao was taken aback and said:
Why don't you have any roles?

Handsome Kun sighed:

"I'm the boss of Hung Hing in Mong Kok."

The king's way was silent:
"Who could possibly know?"

"It's just that people in the martial arts world know about it."

"Once our work is released, you can go back and promote it to the media, and you'll become a famous film tycoon in Hong Kong."

"Who dares to say you're not a legitimate businessman?"

Liang Kun was dumbfounded:

"Can this still happen?"

The kingly way disagrees:

"It's nothing more than a propaganda tactic."

"Like Lei Luo, even a bastard like him became the chief detective back then, didn't he?"

"If he hadn't fallen from power, who would know what this guy did back then?"

He paused, then sneered.
"Among the wealthy people in Hong Kong today, who was clean when they first made their fortunes?"

It's just four words.

Liang Kun humbly requests your advice:

"What four words?"

Wang Dao said solemnly:
"Make a fortune and cultivate virtue!"

As if realizing something, Liang Kun then smiled wryly:
"Forget it, I'm a poor man now."

Wang Dao shrugged:

"That's why it's always good to be prepared."

"Set up a safe position now, so that you won't be caught off guard later."

"Who knows, there might be unexpected gains in the future!"

Handsome Kun nodded repeatedly:

I trust you to handle things.

Wang Dao snorted coldly.

Lam Kwan quickly changed the subject:

"We're going to the Juyi Hall for another meeting soon. What new topics will we have to discuss this time?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"What new topics could there be? Of course, it's about the three Binney brothers switching sides to Hung Hing."

"This can't be delayed any longer."

Lam Kwan nodded:
"Jiang Tiansheng already explained this when he called me."

Wang Dao shrugged:

"It's just a formality."

Liang Kun asked:

"Will Hetu split up after Binney leaves?"

Wang Dao sneered:
"The power in Hetu has always been held by the uncles. They even forced Han Bin, who was recognized by the underworld as the next leader, to leave. What future do they have?"

"The two major triads with the character '和' in their names, He Lian Sheng and He Xing Sheng, will definitely not continue to associate with other smaller triads with the character '和' in their names."

"Division is inevitable."

"Unfortunately, these two branches are the two largest branches under the control of Hetu."

"Whether other small groups can survive is uncertain."

Liang Kun's eyes lit up:
Is there any way we can get some benefits out of this?

Wang Dao thought about it carefully and nodded regretfully:
"cannot!"

"Our core base is Yau Tsim Mong."

"Anywhere outside this territory, even a small area, is of no use to us."

"Unless you let Sha Qiang and A Niu become independent from you."

Handsome Kun shook his head:
"That won't work!"

“It’s not that I don’t want Ah-Qiang and the others to have better development, but our company doesn’t have solid performance to support it right now, so we need them to help me manage Mong Kok.”

Wang Dao nodded:
"That's the truth."

Liang Kun shook his head, looking somewhat dejected:
"Alright, shall we have dinner together tonight?"

Wang Dao said with a strange expression:
Are you sure you want to have dinner together tonight?

Handsome Kun frowned and said:
"Any questions?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"I have no problem with that, but since our two families are having dinner together, are you prepared to stay up all night?"

Liang Kun's Strange Path:

"Does it really take us this long to have a meal?"

Wang Dao reminded him:
"Boss, my sister-in-law just took eight million from you today!"

"My wife just took nine million from me."

"All they can think about right now is decorating."

"Do you want them to talk to you about home renovation all night long?"

A chill ran down my spine.
"do not!"

Let's not make plans to have dinner tonight.

Wang Dao shrugged:

"I already told you."

"Women love gold and silver treasures the most."

"Let's not provoke them these next few days. Once the house renovation starts, we'll have some free time for a while."

Liang Kun is very perceptive:

"What do you mean by 'temporarily'?"

Wang Dao sighed:

"When it comes to home renovation, there are so many things to do, and we have to make decisions about almost everything."

Do you think this is a simple matter?

"Forget it!"

"Once the renovation is finished, then we'll be treating everyone to a meal."

"Those distant relatives and such..."

"If you don't get to visit our house, I'll admit defeat!"

As Wang Daoyue spoke, Liang Kun's face grew paler and paler. Finally, he said directly:

"Stop talking, let me calm down!"

"If this continues, my heart won't be able to take it."

Wang Dao disagreed. Marriage... Did he really think it was as simple as having one more person in the room?
Whether it's a man or a woman, it means your previous life of living alone is completely over, all your comfort zones will have to be readjusted, and all your habits will have to be changed.

Of course, if your room is big enough, you can also give each other a small, private space to relax.

Getting married is never a simple matter!

Liang Kun said listlessly:
"Alright, let's go home!"

Wang Daozhi shook his head:
"I'm not going home. I'm going to visit your aunt. Do you want to come?"

Young Kun shouted:
"go by yourself?"

The way of the king is strange:
"Isn't that obvious? It has to be two people?"

Liang Kun quickly said:
"Alright, let's go together!"

If Wang Dao goes by himself, where will he put his face when his mother brings it up next time?!
(End of this chapter)