The Chief Detective Inspector is dead. I'm now the top police officer in Hong Kong!

Chapter 128 Rebuilding the Money Empire (14)

Before returning to Mong Kok, Lin Tiansheng left Li Zhongying's phone number, asking Zang Jianhe to contact him the next day so that the factory's framework could be set up as soon as possible.

The initial investment was not much; he and Pi Sir each received HK$200,000, totaling HK$400,000, which was used to pay rent, purchase refrigeration equipment, and hire employees.

The money that corrupt police officers spend on a single gamble on the gambling industry to buy a car is enough to change the fate of ordinary citizens.

The world is never short of intelligent and hardworking people; what it lacks is capital, channels, and powerful patrons willing to wield their authority and provide protection.

Rongchang Building.

Lin Tiansheng swung his car keys as he stepped out of the elevator and saw Ye Jiu, wearing a jacket, with five people standing guard at the door, their feet littered with cigarette butts, showing a complete lack of manners.

"Brother Jiu, you're back from your trip to Macau?" Lin Tiansheng looked pleased and was in a good mood.

Ye Jiu patted his brothers on the shoulder, reminding them to be more alert, and stepped forward to ask, "Young Master Sheng, Uncle Hai said you want to hire a personal bodyguard?"

"Hmm, ask him to introduce a few people. What are you planning to do?" Lin Tiansheng nodded, glancing at the cigarette butts on the ground: "Change your habits. Don't throw cigarette butts in front of my house."

Ye Jiu looked apologetic: "I'm sorry, I'll pick it up right away."

Without being told, the two brothers bent down and picked up the cigarette butt.

Lin Tiansheng said, "Let's go inside and talk."

Since the meeting with Qiao Jingxing and others, and the division of accounts, there's no need to worry about money for the time being, but we need to be more vigilant about our personal safety.

Because whether it's a triad or an elite police force, they all have real weapons. In the struggle for power and profit, there are countless examples of cornered dogs resorting to desperate measures.

His other brothers all have positions and families, so it's impossible for them to be by his side every day. Given his rank, it's even more impossible for him to arrange for VIP personnel to protect him constantly.

Hiring someone out of your own pocket is actually the most cost-effective solution.

He alone accounts for 15% of the revenue in West Kowloon, making over a million dollars a month. Qiao Jingxing and Pu Yongshi each account for 10%.

The remaining chief inspectors have five locations, while senior inspectors, depending on their authority, have either three or two locations.
In addition, 20 points will be invested in the "Police Officers' Families Care Fund" and 10 points will be invested in the "Retired Police Officers' Welfare Fund". The former includes inspectors and sergeants from West Kowloon as members and is used for profit sharing.

The latter was used to bribe dismissed police officers.

The corrupt police officers are experienced in dividing money, easily building up their interest groups through the allocation of profits.

Ten years ago, the "money empire" collapsed, but it has been rebuilt from the ruins and reappeared in the world.

However, the ten percent of revenue injected into the retired police officers' welfare fund was not used to increase pensions, but rather to attract more retired police officers.

Currently, over 400 retired police officers have joined the Retired Police Officers Welfare Fund, with monthly expenses approaching HK$500,000. They also retain a portion of their funds to invest in Hong Kong stocks in pursuit of profits.

Police officers who sided with the remnants of the party received money from the "family fund" while in office, and were covered by the "welfare fund" after being dismissed.

Another twenty points were used as tribute to the foreigners and deposited into HSBC's offshore account.

Because Lin Tiansheng intentionally lowered the profit sharing for mid- to high-ranking police officers, the lower-ranking officers who followed him actually received more money than the elite faction.

It is also a way to unite forces.

Ye Jiu stood in the living room, looking uneasy. In just a few months since leaving Hong Kong, the remnants of the party had already expanded their influence.

It restored two-tenths of its former vitality.

This made him feel inferior in front of Lin Tiansheng, much like when he used to see Brother Le. He accepted the teacup with both hands but didn't dare to drink it, saying, "I'm sorry, Young Master Sheng, the matter from last time wasn't settled." Lin Tiansheng sat down, opened a box of cigars, slowly lit one, and said, "Let's not talk about the past. Was it your own idea to help drive, or was it because Inspector Tian specifically requested it?"

Ye Jiu gave a wry smile: "Of course I'd like a job that pays 20,000 a month, but it wasn't by Tian Sir's request; it was something I had to snatch."

"More than a dozen brothers went to South Beach in the New Territories to practice shooting, and the top six were all there."

Lin Tiansheng slowly exhaled smoke, his eyes showing satisfaction, and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Inspector Tian."

"However, a job that pays 20,000 yuan is not that simple."

Ye Jiu said, "Don't worry, Young Master Sheng, we'll throw away the gold, but if anything happens, we'll never abandon you. Instructor Tian is the guarantor. If that day ever comes, Instructor Tian will wipe out our whole family without your brothers even lifting a finger."

Lin Tiansheng nodded: "I hired you guys because I don't trust outsiders. Usually, it's two guys and my girlfriend Ah Feng, the four of us with me."

"There's a Mercedes downstairs, you can use it. I'll take care of the gun licenses, and the weapons must be legal."

Ye Jiu nodded: "I understand, Young Master Sheng."

"Who will cover your shift when you're on vacation?" Lin Tiansheng's price was a monthly pass, so he didn't consider shift changes. At night, six people would take turns on duty.

He temporarily rented a suite on the same floor, and once he moved to the new apartment, he was able to set up a rest area for the maid and driver.

Ye Jiu said, "One-Eyed Hui."

"Okay, today counts as your first day on the job. Just a heads up, things are pretty chaotic lately, so be careful."

After Lam Tin-sing took over West Kowloon, Pi Chi-pong immediately set out to deal with the triads in East Kowloon and secure all the business in the Kowloon region.

He hadn't made a move against East Kowloon before because he was waiting for news. After all, he wasn't the leader of the remnants; he held a high position but couldn't make strategic decisions.

With Lam Tin-shing setting a good example, it would be easy to follow suit. Unfortunately, the remnants of the faction have already lost their foothold in East Kowloon, so they have to pave the way step by step, which will take more money and time.

"Young Master Sheng, I'll head out now." Ye Jiu tactfully put down his teacup.

Lin Tiansheng nodded, took out his mobile phone to call Li Shaifeng to let her know, and then went back to his room to rest.

The next day, morning.

When Lin Tiansheng opened the door, Ye Jiu was already standing at the door with three other people. He habitually said, "Good morning, sir."

Downstairs, a uniformed police sergeant was teaching a new cadet how to recognize cars. Upon seeing Lin Tiansheng, he immediately stamped his foot and saluted: "Good morning, sir."

Immediately, his eyes widened in surprise as he looked at the four people behind him and called out loudly again, "Good morning, Instructor Ye!"

Ye Jiu glanced at him and said as he passed by, "I'm just Lin Sir's driver, call me Brother Jiu."

Lin Tiansheng then got into his car alone and drove to the police station, while Ye Jiu and the other three followed silently in a BMW.

When he arrived at the police station, he leisurely entered the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) office. Ah Du, still sleepy-eyed and yawning, stepped forward with a document in hand and said, "Inspector Lin, the intelligence department sent a message that Wen Biao is holding a recruitment event today."

Lin Tiansheng opened the folder, which contained an address and several photos.

"I'll apply for the operation."

Recruiting members by holding incense altars is a clear indication of engaging in triad activities and leading a triad organization. In recent years, triad bosses have become increasingly discreet about recruiting members, simplifying the ceremonies to avoid being noticed by the police.

Daring to book a restaurant in Mong Kok and charge more than a hundred people at once, the Tiger of Mong Kok is truly a tiger!
(End of this chapter)