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

Chapter 138 Great Chaos is Approaching (44)

Even with Zhang Jinrong's experience in the underworld, he was stunned and muttered, "Nobody expected that Four-Eyed Dragon would dare to go north. Isn't he afraid of being shot at?"

Lin Tiansheng pondered carefully, realizing the brilliance of the Four-Eyed Dragon, and asked, "What excuse did that bastard use to go there?"

"We're here for investment research," Zhang Jinrong said.

Lin Tiansheng's expression darkened slightly. He put down his chopsticks and said, "Four-Eyed Dragon is clever. He wants to go north to seek peace and spend money to ask for aid."

“Those gangsters were able to grow big in Hong Kong because they used to rely on Taiwan. Now that Taiwan is in chaos, they’re thinking of pledging allegiance to the North.”

The 1980s were the most chaotic time in Taiwan.

Regardless of the outcome of the negotiations between China and the UK, as long as there is an answer, the future will be unfavorable to the underworld bosses.

Whether in Chinese or English, one side must target the triad forces to prevent being exploited by the other.

"We need to seize the window of opportunity and live out our value in the united front."

Lin Tiansheng knew what was going on and sneered inwardly: "Don't forget, Hong Kong is still ruled by foreigners."

If, like in my previous life, I keep a low profile, silently show my loyalty, and only jump out to sing praises once the situation is settled, the foreigners will weigh the pros and cons and turn a blind eye.

In 81, before the negotiations were even settled, the fact that the US had already sided with the North was exposed. Would the Westerners tolerate this? No, they would have the Triad Investigation Department weaken the New Bureau.

What value does a four-eyed dragon still have?
Even though Xinji has a big brand and a large workforce, it can still maintain its business in the short term and has not fallen apart.

But once the Xiang family lineage is severed, Four-Eyed Dragon will be left with nothing and will be left to eat "green garlic" (a metaphor for being left to die).

Zhang Jinrong felt a bit of a dilemma and pondered, "If we go north, how do we hire assassins?"

Ever since the victory in World War II, Hong Kong people have harbored a deep-seated fear of the North. This fear isn't about national power or politics, but rather a dread of the unknown.
It is the small island's instinctive resistance to the great power.

This mentality leads a small number of Hong Kong people to have mixed feelings of love and fear towards the North: fear of being "digested" by the North, and love of its "powerful" presence.

However, insightful people understand that Hong Kong Island is too small, and to achieve great things, it needs the support of a major power. After several upheavals, the people finally realized this and began to live comfortably.

Occasional economic turmoil is also an international environmental issue, and compared to other regions, Hong Kong Island has always had an advantage.

Lin Tiansheng said, "The Big Circle Gang!"

"The gangsters from Guangdong and Hong Kong come to Hong Kong Island to make money, and then run back to the mainland. Can't the big circle brothers on Hong Kong Island go back to their hometowns to visit relatives and then come back to Hong Kong Island to enjoy themselves?"

“Call the Big Circle Gang and I’ll offer a HK$1 million under-the-table deal to take down Four-Eyed Dragon.”

Zhang Jinrong thought the big shot would give up, but he didn't expect him to stick to it so stubbornly. He slapped his forehead and said in frustration, "Damn it, did I lose my mind?"

"Contact them now."

Seeing him rush out to make a phone call, Lin Tiansheng walked to the TV and said to Li Shaifeng, who was clearing the dishes, "It's a holiday, have some fun. I'll take you shopping in Wan Chai this afternoon."

"Really?" Li Shaifeng's eyes lit up with surprise; she had thought she would be stuck at home for several days.

"We're out of stockings, might as well buy a few more." Lin Tiansheng joked, trying to lighten the mood.

Li Shaifeng gave a coquettish look and turned her head away without saying a word.

"Boss, the guy's been contacted." Zhang Jinrong returned quickly. Triads, to survive in Hong Kong, dared not accept bounties targeting the police; they often had to send their trusted confidants to carry out assassinations. But no matter how powerful a triad boss was, if someone offered a price, someone would definitely take the job.

Whether it can be done or not is another matter.

According to the rule of "hidden payment," half is paid upfront and half is paid in the final installment. Even if it's impossible, you can still get 500,000 by risking your life. There are plenty of gangsters willing to risk their lives for that.

"Hmm, how's the situation with Wisdom?"

Lin Tiansheng asked.

Zhang Jinrong replied, "The internal investigation department has opened a case against me and I'm preparing for a hearing. Uncle Xian will vouch for me and try to keep me in the intelligence department."

Whether it will work out depends on what the foreigners think.

Without reporting to his superiors, Zhong Zhihui led a team to track key figures, resulting in a shootout. Even if he explained it as receiving intelligence and stopping a gang fight, he couldn't escape a reprimand and his chances of promotion were slim in the short term, becoming one of the "prices" paid by corrupt police officers.

"Let's invite him for tea tonight. It's rare that all the brothers are free," Lin Tiansheng said with a smile.

Zhang Jinrong looked happy: "Okay, I'll call him later."

As for relying on the Big Circle Gang to help the assassins take down Four-Eyed Dragon, Lin Tiansheng didn't have high hopes. With the protection of people from the mainland, it would be extremely difficult for the assassins to succeed.

It should be noted that Four-Eyed Dragon was conducting investment research in mainland China. No matter how much trouble he caused in Hong Kong, causing an incident involving the research team would violate domestic policies.

Lin Tiansheng knew it was wrong, but he had to do it anyway, so that everyone in the underworld would know that offending him would mean certain death! He also forced Four-Eyed Dragon to stay in mainland China, afraid to return to Hong Kong.

Unable to interfere in the new record matters.

While Lin Tiansheng strolled hand-in-hand with his lover through the streets of Wan Chai, enjoying life, the news of last night's fierce battle at the pier, the death of the Xiang family heir, and the escape of "Four-Eyed Dragon" spread like wildfire throughout the underworld. From powerful figures to petty thugs, everyone was discussing it, unable to hide their shock.

Many newspapers ran headlines such as "Legal Chief Attorney Dies in Tsuen Wan" and "A Battle of the Underworld: Three Generations of the Heung Family Taken a Blow."

The Xiang family's reputation is renowned, and their deeds are widely known.

Those who knew the inside story were even more deeply afraid of the ruthlessness of the remnants. The "Chaozhou gang bosses" who had cooperated with them for many years killed people without hesitation, completely disregarding the 100,000 members of Xinji. They really showed off their power.

At the same time, the bigwigs didn't dare to look down on the New Journalists. They dared to break with the police and send out gunmen. Everyone would give them a thumbs up and praise them: "Brave!"

Everyone knows that the head of the New Bureau has successfully escaped, but they are still hoping that Four-Eyed Dragon will remotely control the gang, subdue the police, and boost his prestige.

However, at the Xiang family mansion and the West Kowloon Police Station, one side was a triad society and the other was high-ranking foreigners, and neither side was friendly.

Henry had not received any action reports, but he already knew that the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) and its two most important serious crime squads had completely slipped out of control.

"Sister-in-law" Lü Xinghua fainted twice from crying. During this time, she also called her nephew Lü Le, but the attitude she received was as cold as that of her son in the coffin.

The world of martial arts is ruthless, and politics is devoid of morality.

Lin Jiang, Su Long, Li Yutian, and others, dressed in suits with white flowers tied around their chests, stood in front of the mourning hall, their faces somber, but their eyes filled with thoughts.

They all understood that with no leader and the crown prince dead, chaos was inevitable in the new era.

(End of this chapter)