Hong Kong film: People in Wo Luen Shing, summoning the King of Fighters.

Chen Jialuo took a sip of water. He was a thick-skinned and bold man, but if his woman were to question him about matters of the heart, he wasn't afraid, but rather a little embarrassed.

Seeing that he hadn't spoken for a long time, Huang Yazi chuckled and said, "Silence means consent. Oh well, never mind, you brought this on yourself. You womanizer, you may be a womanizer, but you're not a scumbag. You don't forget your old love as soon as you find a new one."

Chen Jialuo chuckled and asked, "Are you praising me or insulting me?"

Huang Yazi looked at him, blinked, and said, "Just take it as a compliment."

Chen Jialuo smiled and said, "Alright, I'll take it as a compliment."

When eating, Huang Yazi's mind and eyes were only on the food. She was so engrossed in eating and drinking that she seemed oblivious to Chen Jialuo sitting across from her.

When Chen Jialuo tried to talk to her, she was only focused on the food and would occasionally utter a thoughtless "hmm" or "oh".

Chen Jialuo took a sip of the mutton offal soup. It was indeed delicious, but not enough to make him unable to move, his eyes filled with nothing but the food. He couldn't help but look up at Huang Yazi, whose cheeks were bulging from eating, like a little hamster.

Occasionally, food scraps would remain at the corners of her mouth. Jialuo would reach for a tissue to wipe them away, but her nimble tongue would easily scoop the scraps into her mouth. Her movements were quick and precise.

Chen Jialuo couldn't help but laugh again, thinking that if Huang Yazi didn't become a police officer, she could definitely make a lot of money as a food vlogger once the internet became more developed.

After finishing her meal, Huang Yazi let out a satisfied burp. Seeing Chen Jialuo smoking, she said, "Give me a cigarette." Jialuo thought he had misheard, pointed to the cigarette pack, and looked at her.

"So you want this, right?" Huang Yazi nodded. This surprised Chen Jialuo, who had always thought that a girl like Huang Yazi would never smoke in her life.

After all, Huang Yazi's family background and upbringing were what they were, yet she actually took drugs. Suddenly, Chen Jialuo felt that his positive perception of Huang Yazi had shattered.

Seeing Chen Jialuo's expression, Huang Yazi shrugged and smiled somewhat embarrassedly, saying, "What, you didn't expect me to smoke too?"

As Chen Jialuo took one out of the cigarette box for her, he said, "I didn't expect that."

Huang Yazi took the cigarette, skillfully put it in his mouth, picked up the lighter, pressed it with his index finger and thumb, and a one-centimeter-long yellow flame shot out.

She held the flame close to the cigarette, took a drag, and the tobacco ignited. She put the lighter down, looked at Chen Jialuo, and said, "Those of us in this line of work often stay up all night. Nothing else really helps, only cigarettes can keep us going. Slowly, you learn how to do it."

Chen Jialuo asked, "How long has it been? Do your brothers know?"

Chapter 385 A Man One in a Million

Huang Yazi smiled, "It's been three months since I got promoted. What can they do if they know, or what can they do if they don't? It's my own business, my own body, and I can make my own decisions."

Chen Jialuo said, "This job is tiring, I can totally transfer away and quit."

Huang Yazi looked at him and said, "I don't want to transfer. This job is great, it's what I want to do. What, you don't like me smoking?"

Chen Jialuo took a deep drag on his cigarette, clearly indicating his answer.

Huang Yazi took a deep drag on her cigarette, then lowered her head and waited for his answer.

Chen Jialuo suddenly stubbed out his cigarette in the glass ashtray after taking a few puffs, and looked at him, saying, "It's not that I don't like it, it's just that I didn't expect you to smoke... If I had known, I could have gotten you Marlboro. If we're not going to smoke, we're not going to smoke. If we're going to smoke, we'll smoke the good stuff."

Upon hearing this, Huang Yazi looked up at him with a mixture of gratitude and joy, and smiled, "Marlboro, it's fine to smoke it occasionally, but if you smoke it often, people will gossip about you."

Back then, 370 Porro cigarettes were only produced in Shanghai and could only be bought in specially supplied stores. Moreover, they were even more expensive and scarcer when transported from the mainland to Hong Kong. Only those with extraordinary connections could obtain them, and even then, they were mostly given as gifts. Very few people smoked them themselves.

Chen Jialuo laughed heartily, "You're afraid of that?"

Huang Yazi said, "Of course I'm scared. Everyone is scared. People's spittle can drown you. Besides, I want to stay in there longer and further, so that I might be able to help you in the future."

Hearing this, Chen Jialuo's heart skipped a beat, as if he had been hit hard. His nose even felt a little sore. Huang Yazi, born with a silver spoon in her mouth, had gone to such lengths for him. He didn't know what to say.

Taking a deep breath, Chen Jialuo grasped Huang Yazi's hand and said sincerely and earnestly, "Actually, you can rest well. There are many people who can help me."

Huang Yazi grasped his hand in return and said, "I know, but it's not me. It's kind of funny, those people are clearly higher-ranking than me, yet I still don't trust them. But that's just how it is. Maybe the only way I can feel safe is by myself."

She blinked, paused, and said, "You don't need to worry about me. If I'm really tired, I'll just quit."

Chen Jialuo saw the determination in her eyes and the unquestionable tone in her voice, so he said no more. He patted her hand and said, "Okay, don't hide anything from me."

Huang Yazi nodded, then suddenly said, "There's a new development from above; they're targeting triads. Don't be too high-profile these days, or you'll become a prime example. I can barely protect your business in East Kowloon, but not the others."

Chen Jialuo said, "I know that. Before we met, did you know where I went?"

Huang Yazi asked, "Where did you go?"

Chan Ka-lok said, "Governor's House."

Huang Yazi was taken aback. After realizing what she meant, she asked in a low voice, "Do you know the newly appointed Governor of Hong Kong?"

Chen Jialuo said, "This is a long story. You can keep what I'm about to say to yourself, but don't tell anyone else. The son of former Governor Wilson, Wilson Jr., harassed Leanna, and I threw him into the sea."

Huang Yazi hissed, "Did you really make this?"

Chen Jialuo said, "Well, later Wilson arrested me to avenge little Wilson, but I was unlucky and died. At that time, Harry and the other two candidates for governor of Hong Kong were in Hong Kong. I gave Harry the news in advance and funded him with some money, which is how he became governor of Hong Kong. On the first night after taking office, we met. He promised me that he would support me to become the head of the Hong Kong triads. And he did indeed do so after taking office. He turned a blind eye to many of the trouble I caused."

He spoke half-truthfully, saying that old Wilson's death wasn't just bad luck, but rather that he had someone frighten him. There were too many twists and turns involved, and he didn't want to elaborate.

Huang Yazi was in shock, both shocked that Chen Jialuo had fallen into a trap for his woman and admiring that he could quickly find a way out in danger and get to the top.

Whether it's courage and resourcefulness or wisdom, he's top-notch. Huang Yazi's face suddenly flushed red. She felt that she hadn't loved the wrong person. Chen Jialuo was a man one in a million.

The atmosphere became somewhat silent for a moment.

Chen Jialuo spoke again, "So you can rest assured now, I've found a protector."

Huang Yazi shook her head and said, "I'm only a little relieved. No matter what you say, I'm determined to do this investigation."

Chen Jialuo lit another cigarette and said, "Okay, whatever you like."

After leaving the mutton restaurant, the two of them boarded the old sightseeing bus again, went back to the spot where they had boarded before, and after walking for more than ten minutes, they saw a red Santana parked by the roadside.

This car belongs to Huang Yazi, with special anti-collision treatment on the body and a custom-made interior. You can't tell how special it is from the outside, but once you sit inside, you know it's expensive.

Chapter 386 Core Training Class, the Heavenly Kings Are Fighting

"Where to?" Chen Jialuo asked as he plopped down in the driver's seat.

Huang Yazi said, "I'm tired, let's find a place to rest."

..

As soon as the Spring Festival was over, his subordinates couldn't wait to start making offerings. The meeting, originally scheduled for the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, was moved up to the seventh day.

Everyone, dressed in brand-new clothes, sat at the meeting with beaming smiles and ledgers in hand. Yamazaki Ryuji had caught a viral cold and his throat wasn't better, so Chen Jialuo gave the role of host to Mai Zhuo.

When Mai Zhuo was called on, she was still a little confused. During the Spring Festival, she had been working 24-hour shifts and resting 24-hour shifts. When she came to the meeting, she had just finished a 2-hour shift and her mind was still a bit foggy.

Weiss noticed Mai Zhuo's unusual behavior and took over the hosting duties. Chen Jialuo had no objections, gave her a brief explanation, and Weiss began hosting.

The first step is to report performance data from each venue individually, noting which venues are experiencing growth and which are declining. The reasons for both growth and decline must be explained. Additionally, data from similar venues in the surrounding area—that is, market data—must also be presented clearly and thoroughly.

Chen Jialuo's vision for his top subordinates wasn't just about fighting prowess, but also competence; he aimed to cultivate them into branch company executives. Among them, the best performers were Yamazaki Ryuji, Mature, Vice, Iori Yagami, Billy Kane...

The worst performer was Mad Dog. Every time Mad Dog reported data, it was either unclear or calculated incorrectly. When he spoke, he stammered, as if someone was choking him, preventing him from speaking.

After finishing his report, Mad Dog knew he hadn't done a good job. He lowered his head and absentmindedly fiddled with his nails. He wanted nothing more than to flip the table over, and at the same time, he wished he could just go and fight instead of being put through this ordeal.

However, he didn't want to say it deep down, because if he did, Chen Jialuo would grant his request, but some of the power within the establishment would be taken back to others. He couldn't get past this hurdle.

Chen Jialuo's gaze fell on Mad Dog, and he spoke of something they had decided on before the new year: to establish a core training program. Each of his top subordinates would become a teacher, showcasing their best skills. For example, Mai Zhuo and Wei Si would teach how to prepare reports and presentations.

Everyone agreed with these words, especially Mad Dog, who had heard Chen Jialuo mention this suggestion before and had been waiting for it to come to fruition. Now it had finally been announced.

He wanted a teacher to instruct him, as reporting on such matters would be a major challenge for him in the future. Seeing that everyone agreed, Chen Jialuo entrusted the implementation and scheduling to Yamazaki Ryuji.

Ryuji Yamazaki was the only choice in his mind. On the one hand, his personality allowed him to get along well with everyone and build good relationships. On the other hand, Chen Jialuo also wanted to train his organizational skills.

Statistics compiled after the meeting showed that the total profit of all venues, including the company, reached 2000 million yuan in the month surrounding the Spring Festival. 2000 million yuan in a month is undoubtedly a small sum for Chen Jialuo's large operation.

He pocketed 1500 million from it, and kept the remaining 500 million in the general ledger.

Ryuji Yamazaki was quick to act. The day after Chen Jialuo proposed the training course for key personnel, he had already arranged the subjects each person would teach and the course schedule.

The execution would begin next week. When the task was handed over to Chen Jialuo, Chen praised him profusely. Yamazaki Ryuji felt smug and became even more composed while working.

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However, things still took a turn for the worse.

The first lesson was scheduled for Weiss. Weiss arrived at the agreed location half an hour early to give her lesson, but Maxima was nowhere to be seen until the lesson started. He didn't even notify her. Maxima finally arrived late, almost after Weiss had finished her lesson, and asked Weiss to finish.

Weiss was naturally unwilling; she had finally managed to carve out some time, and now it would be wasted because of you alone. She immediately refused.

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Maxima also has a short temper. He said, "I had something to do today and I'm late. It wasn't on purpose. Would it kill you to say it again?"

Weiss couldn't stand such words. During her time in North Point, she had gained immense prestige, and nominally, she was a gang leader who could sit at the same table as Chen Jialuo. She wouldn't tolerate such humiliation and punched Maxima in the chin. Maxima reacted quickly, dodging to the left, but Weiss's fist still grazed his cheek, instantly turning it red.

The two immediately started fighting, with Mature naturally siding with Vice. It ended up as a brawl between the two sides. It was a chaotic mess; the house was almost completely demolished. Finally, Yamazaki Ryuji called Chen Jialuo, and the fighting was brought under control.

Chen Jialuo didn't punish both sides equally. He directly criticized Maxima, saying that if he couldn't come, he should have called in advance. Otherwise, he should have talked to him properly and offered to give him some extra lessons. Of all the options, he chose the stupidest one.

Maxima remained silent, his neck stiff with bruises all over his body. Iori Yagami had also chosen Vice's side; in terms of fighting strength, they were at a disadvantage.

Chapter 387 The subordinates have split into factions

Weiss was also in pain, clutching her shoulder, which was broken.

Chen Jialuo was speechless. Such a small matter had escalated into a fight. These people were all renowned figures, yet they acted like children. He had to arrive to stop them.

Yamazaki Ryuji, looking remorseful, apologized to Chen Jialuo, saying he hadn't stopped it immediately and hadn't considered the situation. He asked Chen Jialuo to punish him.

Chen Jialuo naturally wouldn't punish him, but he fined each of them 10,000 yuan to repair the room. Immediately afterwards, he took them out to a restaurant.