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

Chapter 139 Some are white, some are red (14)

Late at night, after a simple funeral, Lin Jiang, holding a cane, sat in the hall, his face haggard, and said, "With 100,000 brothers in the gang, there is no leader for even a day."

"The eldest son has gone north for an inspection and will not be able to return to Hong Kong for the time being. We need to choose a successor first."

The Five Tigers and Ten Heroes, members of the Xiang family, elders of the gang, members of the Red Stick and Straw Sandals, and more than fifty people of all ages crowded into the living room of the mansion.

At the entrance, there were thousands of Xinji soldiers dressed in mourning clothes, many of whom were washed-up and no longer capable, while the rest were trusted confidants called in by the leaders of various branches to show their support.

The scene was grand and impressive, with many military uniforms on the periphery, and the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) was keeping watch.

Xiang Zhanwei died young, shot and killed. Even Si Yanlong was not there, and no outside guests were invited, lest people laugh at them.

As a veteran, Liu Deyuan, dressed in a brown long gown, sat upright as the deputy and said in a deep voice, "Chief Steward Lin is right. We are surrounded by external enemies and cannot afford any more internal strife."

Su Long, dressed in martial arts attire, rolled up his sleeves to reveal his muscular arms and said coldly, "The logic is sound, but who should we choose? Has Xiang Sheng given his opinion?"

Lin Jiang said, “According to the rules of Xinji, the family business is passed down from father to son. After Wei Shao’s death, Zhong Youcheng can take over the management of the family business.”

Su Long snorted, and his protégé, Chen Zhiming, nicknamed "Knee King," looked unconvinced and said, "You're just a punk, your brains have been eaten away by poisonous insects, how can you manage a gang!"

"No."

"We can't give it to Cheng Shao."

Then, several Red Pole members, including Chen Huimin, Jia Hui, Tie Niu, and Xi Bing, voiced their support. Most of them were Su Long's disciples, but there were also people from the Lin and Xiang families. It can be seen that the "deposed prince" who was relegated to the sidelines in his early years was really not well received by the Red Pole members.

Even Xiang Rong, Xiang Hua, Xiang Sheng, Xiang Qiang, and other second-generation members of the Xiang family who specialize in legitimate businesses are not very supportive. This makes Xiang Zhancheng himself very unhappy, and he is already cursing under his breath.

But since Xiang Zhancheng had been put forward, Lin Jiang was fully prepared and said against the majority opinion: "Whether you accept it or not, the leader will be Young Master Cheng."

"If you have any objections, call the young master yourself. Don't blame me for not reminding you; the young master has been in a bad mood lately."

Gui Tian, ​​Fu Tou Jun, Chen Zhiming and others looked astonished. Even the Xiang family members were speechless. Knowing that the situation was critical, they still pushed a fan boy to the top.

Four-Eyed Dragon is determined to uphold the bottom line and will never allow outsiders to "take over the leadership" even once!

No one could possibly risk offending Four-Eyed Dragon, otherwise they would face dire consequences if old grudges were brought up later.

Lin Jiang himself quite agreed with Cheng Shao's rise to power. He was deeply trusted by the Xiang family, and by using a fan as a puppet, he was the de facto leader of Xinji.

With his slicked-back hair and a cigar in his mouth, Xiang Qiang, a marginalized member of the family, stepped forward to smooth things over, saying, "Alright, alright, it's Young Master Cheng then. Anyway, satellite phones are so convenient, and the big boss can still manage the gang."

Lin Jiang beckoned: "Acheng, come and sit down."

Xiang Zhancheng, dressed in a black suit, looked pale but still quite presentable. He sat on the dragon-head chair with a cigarette in his mouth, crossed his legs, and leaned on the armrests, looking at the whole room with a nonchalant and playful expression.

As Su Long led his men out of the Xiang family's house, before they even got into their car, he couldn't help but spit and curse, "Damn it, they want me to worship a prostitute as their leader? Do they think I, Su Long, am a whore?!"

"Damn it, without my help, how are those guys surnamed Lin and Xiang supposed to play?" Li Yutian said with a dark face, feeling extremely humiliated.

In the underworld, when people pay homage to a leader or bigwig, they look at their reputation and strength.

They could accept it if someone like Xiang Hua or Xiang Sheng were to take the throne, but Four-Eyed Dragon didn't want his own brother in power and insisted on putting his eldest son on the throne. Axe Jun exhaled a breath of turbid air and said with dissatisfaction, "I started out at fourteen to make my way in the world, and I never thought I would have to kneel at the feet of a little fangirl."

Su Long waved his hand and said, "Let's go. The person in charge isn't coming back. We'll all go our own way. Don't even think about asking us to die."

Li Yutian got into his driver's car and whispered, "I heard that after Sweet Potato was arrested, he accused you of being the mastermind behind it all?"

"The police are still investigating." Su Long said with a stern face. Li Yutian seemed thoughtful: "It seems that Four-Eyed Dragon lost more than one move."

No wonder the master was so unconvinced, and Chen Zhiming, Chen Huimin, and the others refused to act at all.

With one hand in his pocket and a disdainful look in his eyes, Xiang Zhancheng stared at the funeral procession driving away below the building, his tone unfriendly: "Uncle Jiang, they don't respect me."

The eldest son, who had long been expelled from the mansion, dreamed of returning to the center of power. He was happier than saddened by the death of his younger brother.

Lin Jiang said coldly from the side, "Having your uncle's support is enough for you."

"Remember, Xinji is the new branch of the Xiang family. Anyone who is not loyal to the Xiang family is an enemy."

Even though he was thinking of the "Lin family," and even though the New Police Agency was able to weather the police reforms, it was by absorbing outsiders and expanding its power.

This did not prevent him from upholding the name of loyalty and righteousness while engaging in factionalism and suppression of dissent.

late at night.

Lin Tiansheng, Deng Gengyun, and their brothers were having a family dinner at home, drinking, playing dice, and having hot pot to vent their emotions. Zhang Jinrong, his cheeks flushed and his mind hazy, answered a phone call and said, "Damn it, those useless bastards from the Big Circle Gang sent six people to do something, and they're all dead."

"Didn't it work out?" Lin Tiansheng asked calmly, simmering the beef in his hot pot. Zhang Jinrong nodded, "Yes, Daquan Xiong even said he wouldn't need the final payment."

"His cousin back in his hometown was taken away by the police. He must be scared now."

Lin Tiansheng sneered: "Add another 500,000, and you still won't be able to get away with this until you see Four-Eyed Dragon's head."

"Understood," Zhang Jinrong said.

Zhong Zhihui smiled and said, "I'd really like to know how long Four-Eyed Dragon is going to hide."

The longer Four-Eyed Dragon is away from Xinji, the more advantageous it will be for Lin Tiansheng and his associates. Henry has already submitted the report on the dismemberment of Xinji to higher-ups, and it has entered the desk of Superintendent "William" of the Triad Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department.

Although the commissioner has not yet canceled his leave, he has asked Lam Tin-sing to return to the police station for a meeting tomorrow morning.

"If he dares to come back, I'll respect his courage." Lin Tiansheng snorted coldly, raised his glass, and laughed, "Let's not talk about that bastard, let's have a drink first."

"Drink to victory! Drink to victory!"

The five brothers raised their glasses together to drink and moisten their throats.

Chen Anquan said, "During this period, other companies are shocked when they hear our name! Pipi Shrimp has taken over all the companies that handed over their accounts to Robin in East Kowloon. Starting next month, everyone's dividends will increase by 80%."

Economically, East Kowloon is somewhat worse off than West Kowloon, with fewer properties under development. In the same industries, it doesn't earn as much as West Kowloon. Currently, the number of inspectors and sergeants who rely on the remnants for their livelihood has exceeded one hundred. The police force they can mobilize using their authority has increased from the initial three hundred-odd to over a thousand. Many of these men are willing to follow the remnants' orders because Lin Tiansheng is influential, brave, and has made a name for himself.

(End of this chapter)