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

Chapter 18: Gathering Momentum Through Buildings

The five brothers got up again and stepped forward to offer incense in turn. When the fifteen incense sticks were placed in front of the bronze incense burner, the five men in the room looked at each other, and the atmosphere was completely different.

All the doubts, concerns, and anxieties that had accumulated over the past three years vanished like smoke under the pledge of loyalty.

All that remained was unwavering loyalty and lofty aspirations, which made Lin Tiansheng deeply appreciate the charm of this group of outstanding individuals from the 1980s.

Fearless, loyal, and wise!

It should be noted that the "pledge of allegiance" was erected in Zhong Zhihui's old house, and the highest-ranking of the five people handed over the biggest incriminating evidence.

Unfortunately, Lin Tiansheng, as a powerful figure, had clean hands and was not involved, which meant he acted as the last line of defense. Even if there was internal strife among the brothers, his political influence could still continue.

Lin Tiansheng stared at Zhong Zhihui, and had to admit that he was impressed by Zhong's political acumen.

The five men sat down in the hall, tore apart a roast goose with their hands, drank wine, and chatted.

Deng Gengyun held a poached chicken leg in his hand, making sure to stir it in the ginger and scallion water before stuffing it into his mouth. He couldn't contain himself and asked first, "Boss, when can I be transferred to the Major Crimes Unit to help you? I'm always guarding the road and copying license plates. Damn it, even the parking attendant dares to curse at me."

"If you're on a job and don't have a gun at your waist, even dogs will look down on you."

Cheung Kam-wing took a sip of beer and chuckled, “Yun-zai, being transferred to the Major Crimes Unit isn’t that simple. Only when Brother Sheng is promoted to Inspector can Pipi Shrimp really put in the effort.”

"Sending people here for no reason might make the foreigners angry."

Zhong Zhihui said, "Want to carry a gun? Easy, just apply to join the mobile unit."

"No way, this is a godforsaken place, even dogs can't find food." Chen Anquan took off the black star pistol that was digging into his buttocks, removed the magazine, and slammed it on the table.

As a paramilitary unit, the Mobile Force frequently selects frontline officers to participate in training, but almost no one is willing to stay for long.

It's tough and tiring, and you have no power.

Lin Tiansheng put down the broken chicken wing bones and said, "Compared to the transfer of the Major Crimes Unit, there is something more important."

"What?"

Deng Gengyun, Chen Anquan, and the others all turned their gazes toward them.

Lin Tiansheng cursed, "Making money, you bastard. You need a gun on your waist and money. Brother Le can command the wind and rain and control both the underworld and the legitimate world. Besides having guns, it's also because he can make money."

"There are several chief detectives, so why is Brother Lok the most influential and famous? But times have changed. If you can't emulate Brother Lok, you have to find a legitimate profession."

Deng Gengyun scratched his head, looking puzzled: "I'm a policeman, making money, not by gun, but by doing it properly?"

"Why bother with a job? I'd rather quit and become a big boss."

Cheung Kam-wing, slightly drunk, said: "Fool, even big bosses need guns to protect them. That's why real estate developers donate money to the Hong Kong government, and jewelry store owners donate cars to the police force."

"Isn't it just about seeking peace and stability?"

"I have to rely on myself to hold the gun firmly, and of course, I also need to have a way to make money."

Zhong Zhihui looked surprised, but immediately agreed: "Doing the right thing is the best way. Only by doing the right thing and using money to build momentum can we go far."

"Did Brother Le leave behind any legitimate ways to make money?"

He had noticed a significant change in the tycoon's perspective over the past three years. But starting a business from scratch was no easy feat. However, with Lok's connections, it was incredibly easy for the tycoon to curry favor with New Territories gentry or Chaozhou business owners. Yet, it was widely known that Sheng Ge had disregarded Deng Bo's authority by excluding New Territories gentry, leading to speculation that Lok might have some undiscovered legitimate businesses left to his successor. Perhaps, a large conglomerate was what Lok left for the tycoon.

Lin Tiansheng slowly shook his head, dispelling this speculation: "Don't even think about Brother Le. He took everything he could, and sold everything he couldn't take."

“If there are any properties that Lian Kee didn’t find, they’re left to their descendants. Can’t they take over in ten or twenty years? What Brother Lok left behind has nothing to do with money. We don’t even know if it’s useful.”

Given the current situation, it's not advisable for him to retrieve that "thing".

"I came up with a way to make money myself. Let's discuss it and see if it has any potential and how to get started."

Disappointed, Zhong Zhihui asked, "Boss, have you finished speaking?"

Lin Tiansheng laughed and said, "How about opening a real estate agency to help people buy and sell properties, and speculate on real estate?"

Zhang Jinrong was penniless, but he cared a lot about the real estate market because he was always calculating how much the houses that had been swindled from him could be sold for. Whenever he saw the real estate market rising, he felt heartbroken and immediately exclaimed, "Wow, boss, the real estate market has been rising every day for the past few years. Damn it, the properties that have been swindled from us have already doubled in value. There are also many people buying and selling houses. When a new development opens, you can make over ten thousand by queuing up as a scalper."

"As long as you transfer the housing purchase quota, you can make money without spending a penny."

Behind the frenzied housing market are hundreds of thousands of property speculators.

In the 1980s, Hong Kong experienced its first wave of property market boom, which was a frenzy of capital investment across the entire nation.

Of course, whether they're scalpers or real estate agents, friction is inevitable when they're vying for business. They can't handle major disputes right now, but a small agency has enough guns to handle the situation!
The key is to use it well, dare to use it, and use it at critical moments.

Zhong Zhihui pondered for a moment, a strange light appearing in his eyes. He examined the bigwig in front of him again and said, "It's a good deal, and we can handle it."

"Not only can you earn brokerage fees, but you can also speculate on real estate. Within one or two years, your principal may multiply several times."

Once we've earned a few million, we can use it for expansion or further investment.

"But there's one thing: if the housing market declines, it might collapse."

Lin Tiansheng took a deep drag on his cigarette and said calmly, "Whether it's gambling with your life on the battlefield or in the business world, I believe I'm tough!"

damn it.

Having been badly burned by the real estate market in my past life, I've specifically studied real estate development policies. Since the domestic real estate model also draws inspiration from Hong Kong, I also have a relatively good understanding of the Hong Kong real estate market.

In this lifetime, I'm determined to earn back ten times, a hundred times, the money I lost in the real estate market in my past life. I'll leverage it, take out loans, and manipulate this filthy bitch who loves "multiple orgasms" at will!
Buy when prices fall, sell when prices rise.

Who is afraid of who?

This audacity frightened Zhong Zhihui: "Boss, it's safer to just earn brokerage fees and speculate on real estate."

"It's alright, I'll handle it according to the situation. There's no such thing as a perfect business. The most important thing is to raise the money, take power, and enjoy the glory."

"The key is to have a trustworthy and capable person to help manage the shop," Lin Tiansheng said. Zhang Jinrong wholeheartedly agreed: "That's right. As long as we make money in the short term, let us rush in. Those who offended us before will have to kneel down and pay us back. Then we won't have to worry about money!"

"I don't believe we brothers are so unlucky that the real estate market will collapse as soon as the market opens! Brother Sheng, I'm giving you my entire fortune, I'm betting this on you!"

Deng Gengyun and Chen Anquan were so excited listening to this that they couldn't keep their money. They sat to the side drinking their wine, feeling only excitement.

Chung Chih-hui never expected that after three years of living in the pond, the boss had not lost his ambition in the slightest, and his courage was still far beyond that of others. He said, "It's easy to find a manager. So many detectives have fallen in the past, and many bosses have died. If I remember correctly, Mr. Lai from Da Wong Company was just released from prison a few days ago."

(End of this chapter)