Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Chapter 44 Li Xinxin, Madonna, Satisfying the Collector's Desire

The next morning, a thin layer of fog still covered the sky over Hong Kong Island.

Lin Yao, feeling relieved, had just sat down in his office at Xingchen Security Company when his trusted confidant, Li Jie, pushed open the door and entered, reporting in a low voice: "Boss, Cai Ba's wife was arrested last night while picking up goods at the dock. She's currently being held at the Sai Wan Police Station, and his men are in complete disarray."

Lin Yao's eyes flickered at this, and he thought to himself, "Double happiness!" He slowly put the cigarette between his fingers into his mouth.

"understood."

Lin Yao took a breath and said softly, then got up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the bustling street below.

Sunlight pierced through the thin mist, illuminating his angular face, half in the light and half in the shadow.

A moment later, Lin Yao picked up the phone on his desk, dialed the number of the head of the Asian region of UBS, and gave a few instructions in fluent French.

After hanging up the phone, he pulled a gray jacket and a pair of faded jeans from his closet, then put on a baseball cap and black-rimmed glasses, instantly transforming from a well-dressed "big boss" into an ordinary office worker.

The $330 million that Cai Ba hid in a Swiss bank was now in his pocket.

After finishing the transfer, Lin Yao had just returned to the company when Jimmy called, his voice filled with barely concealed excitement: "Brother Yao, it's done! All the uncles at Wo Shing have voted for me. From now on, I'm the one in charge."

"Congratulations."

Lin Yao spoke calmly.

"Now that you've taken this position, it's time to put the things we agreed on into practice. The mainland is in dire need of foreign exchange, and I happen to have some spare cash on hand. Could you act as a go-between and we'll get the business done there?"

Jimmy quickly agreed, "No problem. I'll contact the investment promotion department on the mainland right away and make sure everything is handled perfectly."

Not long after, Jimmy brought his mainland investment promotion team to meet Lin Yao.

The two sides talked for a whole afternoon in the conference room of Xingchen Security Company. The amount of foreign exchange that Lin Yao presented caught the other party's eye, and the preferential policies offered by the mainland were exactly what he wanted.

"Mr. Lin, if you are willing to invest in and set up a factory in mainland China, we can not only provide low-priced factory buildings, but also help you with worker recruitment,

Issues such as logistics and transportation.

The person in charge of investment promotion said enthusiastically.

Lin Yao picked up his teacup, gently blew away the foam, and said slowly, "Setting up a factory is fine, but I have one condition: priority should be given to recruiting the family members of Xingchen Security Company employees."

He paused, then looked at the other person.

"These employees have risked their lives for me, so I have to provide them with some real benefits. As for the rest, you don't need to ask any more questions."

The other party naturally did not refuse, and the two parties signed a cooperation agreement on the spot.

Over the next few days, Lin Yao sent people to various parts of the mainland to investigate and finally selected more than a dozen cities as factory sites.

When news of the factory's groundbreaking reached Hong Kong Island, the employees of Star Security Company were in an uproar, and they all thanked Lin Yao.

They felt much more at ease knowing that their family members had stable jobs.

Lin Yao knew in his heart that this was not only a benefit, but also a constraint. When the interests of employees were firmly tied to his, no one would dare to betray him easily.

After entrusting the factory setup to his trusted confidants, Lin Yao began to worry about the manpower issue for the security company.

Since companies like Wo Luen Shing and King Hing International signed employment contracts with him, his security team has been almost entirely "rented out".

Every time there's a new task, we have to temporarily allocate manpower.

"Li Jie, post a job advertisement, giving priority to veterans, and also considering those who are skilled and loyal."

Lin Yao sat behind his desk, his fingers tapping lightly on the surface.

Li Jie responded and was about to turn and leave when Lin Yao added, "Be careful with the screening process, don't just bring in any Tom, Dick, or Harry."

In addition, the training department should develop a new set of assessment standards, and those who fail to meet the standards should be eliminated immediately.

After arranging these matters, Lin Yao led Gang Sheng and the others back to Hong Kong Island.

Upon returning to the church in Causeway Bay, he was told that the secondary schools in the area would be cooperating with the church.

The teacher in charge of coordinating the "Anti-bullying" campaign was Ms. Li Xinxin from the school.

The next afternoon, Lin Yao arrived at the middle school as promised.

At the school gate, a young woman in a white dress and a ponytail was waiting for him with a gentle smile on her face. It was Li Xinxin.

"Mr. Lin, thank you for making this special trip."

She politely extended her hand.

Lin Yao grasped her hand, feeling its slender warmth. He withdrew his hand without a word and said, "It's our duty. Protecting the students' safety is also our branch's responsibility."

Over the next few days, Lin Yao accompanied Li Xinxin to carry out promotional activities at the school.

He teaches students about the law and how to protect themselves when they encounter danger. He also occasionally talks to Li Xinxin about their educational philosophies.

Li Xinxin discovered that this supposedly "fierce and evil" leader of the Causeway Bay gang was actually very patient and exceptionally gentle with his students.

Lin Yao was also touched by Li Xinxin's kindness and dedication. In his spare time, he would make a special detour to a coffee shop near the school to buy her a latte and deliver it to her.

That day, as Lin Yao was about to leave after delivering coffee, Li Xinxin stopped him: "Mr. Lin, there's a parent-child activity at school next weekend. If you're free, could you volunteer? Many students like you."

She looked up, a hint of expectation in her eyes.

Looking into her bright eyes, Lin Yao couldn't help but smile: "Okay, I'll come over then."

After leaving school, Lin Yao received a call from Wang Fengyi.

"Ah Yao, a new dessert shop opened at the Lijing Hotel. I heard their cakes are especially delicious. Will you come with me to try them?"

On the phone, Wang Fengyi's voice had a coquettish tone.

Lin Yao smiled helplessly: "Okay, wait for me at the hotel entrance, I'll be right there."

Half an hour later, Lin Yao arrived at the Lijing Hotel. At the entrance, Wang Fengyi, dressed in a black long dress with her long, flowing hair cascading over her shoulders and carrying a delicate little bag, saw him and immediately ran over with a smile, taking his arm: "Ah Yao, you've finally arrived."

The two entered the hotel lobby and found a seat by the window.

Wang Fengyi ordered several signature cakes, and soon the waiter came over with a tray.

The chocolate cake, topped with a thick layer of cream and sprinkled with crushed nuts, looked incredibly tempting.

Wang Fengyi picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful, and held it to Lin Yao's lips, saying with a charming smile, "Ah Yao, try this, it's super delicious."

Kou Linyao opened his mouth and ate the cake. The sweet but not cloying taste melted in his mouth. Just as he was about to say "not bad", his gaze was drawn to the two male guests at the next table.

One of them was burly, wearing a blue jacket and white sweatpants, with bulging muscles on his arms and a dull look in his eyes, clearly not very bright.

The other person was wearing a white shirt and beige sweatpants, with a slicked-back hairstyle, and his appearance was strikingly similar to the "God of Gamblers".

"Um?"

Lin Yao raised an eyebrow, trying to recall which movie the two might be from, when a short-haired beauty wearing a white deep-V dress walked into the lobby.

The woman had snow-white skin and a hot figure, especially her breasts, which were unforgettable. She looked nine-tenths like Nina Li Chi.

Upon seeing this face, Lin Yao instantly recalled the relevant plot: This woman's name is Madonna, the female lead in "Tiger on the Beat".

The man with the slicked-back hair should be Li Hui, the male protagonist in the movie, a seasoned police officer who likes to brag and pick up girls.

According to the original plot, Li Hui's boss, Uncle Zhan, had a good relationship with Li Hui's father, so he found him a skilled newcomer, Cao Li'ang, as his partner. The two of them worked together to investigate the case of the murder of a Thai man.

The one who killed the Thai man was Madonna's brother, Snake Bing, a henchman of drug lord Romao Sen.

Viper Bing secretly switched a batch of "laundry detergent" and asked Madonna to help with the transaction, but this caught the attention of Li Hui and Cao Leon.

As Lin Yao was thinking, Wang Fengyi gently tugged at his arm, her tone tinged with displeasure: "Ayao, what are you looking at?"

Although she didn't see any lust in Lin Yao's eyes, she still couldn't help but act coquettishly.

Lin Yao snapped out of his daze, ruffled Wang Fengyi's hair, and said in a doting tone, "It's nothing, just saw two acquaintances."

Wang Fengyi then revealed a satisfied smile and continued eating her cake with her head down.

Not long after, Madonna hurriedly went into the women's restroom. A few minutes later, she came out with a bulging black backpack in her hand and left the hotel in a flustered manner.

Seeing this, Li Hui's eyes lit up, and he pulled Cao Leon beside him to follow.

He had long wanted to team up with Madonna, and now that she was acting suspiciously, he was even more determined not to let this opportunity slip by.

Seeing this, Lin Yao winked at Li Jie, who was not far away. Li Jie understood immediately and got up to follow.

After finishing the cake with Wang Fengyi, Lin Yao took her hand and slowly walked out of the hotel.

Meanwhile, Li Hui and Cao Leon had already followed Madonna to the hiding place of the venomous snake Bing.

Believing he had been caught dealing drugs, Viper Bing drew his gun and fought back. In the ensuing chaos, he took a passerby hostage and escaped.

Although Madonna was taken to the police station, she was quickly released on bail by her lawyer because no laundry detergent was found on her.

That evening, Li Jie returned to Lin Yao's villa and reported, "Boss, after Madonna was released on bail, she went back to her rented apartment in Yau Ma Tei. Viper Bing is currently missing, and Luo Maosen's men are also looking for him."

Lin Yao sat on the sofa, toying with a jade thumb ring in his hand, and said calmly, "Understood. Keep an eye on Madonna and report any developments immediately."

He knew in his heart that, according to the plot, there was still a good show to come.

The next morning, Li Hui and Cao Leong indeed arrived at the gym where Madonna worked.

As soon as the two entered, they saw several fierce-looking women blocking Madonna at the entrance to the women's lounge.

These people were Luo Maosen's men. They extracted information about Viper Bing's whereabouts from Madonna and then left.

When Li Hui and Cao Leon rushed into the lounge, they only saw Madonna knocked unconscious on the ground, her face still bearing traces of tears.

After Madonna woke up, she immediately called Viper Bing, but all she heard on the other end of the line was her brother's screams.

She broke down instantly, crying as she agreed to be a witness for the police, revealing the location of Luo Maosen's next transaction.

Based on the clues provided by Madonna, the police laid a trap at the transaction site.

Although most of the drug dealers were arrested, a few escaped.

These people, not daring to retaliate against the police, vented their anger on Madonna.

As soon as Madonna stepped out of the police station, she was forcibly shoved into a van by several masked men and taken to an abandoned warehouse in the suburbs.

The warehouse was pitch black, with only a few old light bulbs swaying overhead.

Madonna was pushed to the ground, her hood removed, and she looked at the drug dealers surrounding her, trembling with fear, her legs shaking uncontrollably.

"What—what do you want to do?"

She suppressed her fear and asked in a trembling voice.

A burly drug dealer stepped forward, grabbed her hair, and said menacingly, "You betrayed our boss, causing our brothers to be arrested. Today, we'll show you what we're made of."

As he spoke, he winked at the people behind him, and the other drug dealers immediately revealed lewd smiles and began to unbuckle their belts.

Madonna was so frightened that she closed her eyes, tears streaming down her face, her heart filled with despair.

Just then, gunshots rang out, and a hail of bullets instantly riddled the drug dealers surrounding Madonna with holes.

Madonna screamed and covered her head in terror. She only dared to slowly open her eyes after the gunfire stopped.

Several men wearing black hoods and bulletproof vests entered the warehouse. Wang Jianjun, the leader, walked up to Madonna and said impatiently, "Stop yelling. We're here to rescue you on the boss's orders. Miss Ma, come with us, the boss wants to see you."

Two female security guards stepped forward, helped Madonna, who was slumped on the ground, and followed Wang Jianjun out of the warehouse.

Those who remained in the warehouse quickly piled the drug dealers' bodies together, poured gasoline on them, and set them on fire.

Flames shot into the sky, quickly burning away all traces completely.

Half an hour later, Madonna was taken to Lin Yao's villa. When she saw Lin Yao sitting on the sofa, her beautiful eyes widened instantly, and she exclaimed in surprise, "It's you?"

She remembered that a few days ago at the Lijing Hotel, this man was accompanied by a tall, beautiful woman and bodyguards; he was clearly not an ordinary person.

Lin Yao held his teacup, took a small sip, looked at Madonna, and said bluntly, "I didn't expect Miss Ma to still remember me. I was quite impressed with you after we parted at the hotel last time."

He put down his teacup and leaned forward slightly.

"You've gotten into a lot of trouble lately. If it weren't for me tonight, you would have been dead by drug dealers. I saved your life, you should at least repay me, right?"

Madonna's face paled, and she asked in a low voice, "What do you want me to do?"

Having faced life and death, she had lost her former arrogance and now only wanted to save her own life and her elderly mother who was far away on the mainland.

"Stay in my house and be my personal maid."

Lin Yao looked at her.

"I won't treat you badly. I'll give you a monthly salary and even send someone to bring your mother to Hong Kong Island so she can enjoy her retirement. How about it?"

Madonna paused for a moment, then gave a wry smile.

She had no choice at all.

As long as she could get protection, she would agree to do anything, let alone be a maid.

"Thank you, boss."

She said in a low voice, as if she had resigned herself to her fate.

Lin Yao nodded in satisfaction, stood up, and walked towards the bathroom: "A wise person knows when to yield, and I like smart people like you. Come on, I'm going to take a shower. Come help me scrub my back."

Madonna's face flushed instantly. She bit her lip, but ultimately steeled herself and followed Lin Yao into the bathroom.

The steam in the bathroom gradually filled the air, blurring the figures of the two people.

Lin Yao stood under the showerhead, feeling the hot water on his body, the warm sensation, and the satisfaction of his collecting desires, his heart filled with comfort.

With money and power, one can truly do whatever they want, far superior to other struggling big brothers in the world.