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Hearing his brother's screams, Lin Shengwu became enraged. He pulled out a Black Star pistol from his lower back and said, "Release my brother, or I'll shoot."

Ding Haokun slowly tilted his head with a hawk-like gaze, revealing a wicked and arrogant smile. "Then go ahead and shoot. Let's see if I crush your brother's head first, or if you kill me first!"

"Enough! You're a guest from afar. Shengwu, be more polite to your guest and put the gun down!" A deep male voice rang out, and a lean man wearing a Zhongshan suit and glasses walked out from the alley next to Lin Shengwu.

It really is you, Uncle Dong. It seems the plot of Operation Breaking the Ice has indeed been brought forward, or perhaps Guo Jia discovered the problem and took precautions in advance?

"Finally, someone in charge has arrived. Your people are so rude. Can we sit down and talk now?" He lifted his foot off Lin Shengwen's head and casually kicked him to Lin Shengwu's feet.

"Don't let me hear you bark again, or I'll crush your brains, smear your brains on the road here, and make you one with the village."

Lin Shengwu helped Lin Shengwen up without saying a word. Uncle Dong smiled and said, "Isn't it a pleasure to have friends coming from afar? Brother Kun, let's talk at my place. I have what you're talking about."

"Okay, but you know my name, but I don't know yours. Isn't that a little unfair?"

"Hahaha, Brother Kun, you're joking. My name is Lin Yaodong. This way, please."

The two men, one after the other, arrived at the Lin Clan Ancestral Hall without speaking. Two people were already waiting there. The thinner one was Lin Zonghui, from the third branch of the Lin family in Tazhai. The other was Lin Yaohua, the third brother of Lin Yaodong, from the second branch.

"Brother, who is this?"

"Let me introduce you. This is Mr. Ding Haokun from Hong Kong, a big businessman and also the head of Hung Hing in Tsim Sha Tsui. Since Brother Kun took over, Hung Hing has become the number one triad in Hong Kong."

This is Lin Yaohua, my third brother and second son from the second branch of the family in Tazhai. This is Lin Zonghui, my cousin and third son from the third branch of the family in Tazhai.

"Your Tazhai is truly full of talented people. I think you two are destined for great things. Very good."

Ten minutes later, the four of them were drinking tea around a golden nanmu tea table when Ding Haokun finally spoke, "The tea is excellent, and this tea table is even better. I wonder if this tea table is for sale? Mr. Lin, please name your price; I absolutely will not haggle!"

Lin Yaodong shook his head. "Brother Kun, this tea table can't be sold. It was left by our ancestors. If we really sell it, we won't be able to be buried in the ancestral hall after we die. But if you like it, I can help you find one."

"Alright, thank you very much, Mr. Lin. Not just tea tables, but also tables, chairs, and benches—anything made of Phoebe zhennan, rosewood, or sandalwood is fine with me. I have plenty of space."

"No problem, Brother Kun, if you like it, I'll definitely help. I don't know how you found out about ice, Brother Kun. Our goods haven't been sold in Hong Kong yet."

"Hehe, I didn't see it in Hong Kong either, otherwise I wouldn't have contacted you. My business is doing well in Southeast Asia and Europe and America. Someone saw your goods in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, so I had someone inquire about it."

"If I may ask, what purity level can your products achieve?"

"Eighty-five," Lin Yaohua said with a hint of arrogance, as if he were about to glare at someone with his nostrils.

Ding Haokun shook his head with a look of disdain. "Not enough. It needs to be at least 90 to be worth watching. If it's 85, I can buy it in many places. It's not competitive!"

Lin Yaohua immediately retorted, displeased, "Brother Kun, our goods are cheaper! In Hong Kong, you can ask around and see if anyone's ice is cheaper than ours."

"When did I say I was going to sell goods in Hong Kong?" Ding Haokun couldn't help but shake his head. "What's the point of making money off our own people? The prices aren't high, and it's easy to mess things up. You all know my reputation in Hong Kong; I never sell cigarettes."

Lin Yaodong asked with a smile, "So, Brother Kun, what do you want?"

"I have a way in Europe and America. People there are rich and gullible. It's so great to make money there, like in pounds sterling."

"Then you should definitely choose us! Our price is our biggest advantage!" Lin Zonghui said eagerly.

"That's not how it works. You may not know, but when I ship goods to Europe and America, the price is at least three times higher than in Southeast Asia. As far as costs are concerned, I don't care if you charge a little more or a little less."

I want the best quality. Nobody there can compare to my quality. Let me put it this way: if you can get the purity to 90%, I'll give you a 50% discount. If you can get it to 95%, I'll double the price.

Scarcity increases value. 85% purity is everywhere these days; I either don't do it, or I make it unique. My partners in Europe and America are no small fry!

Lin Yaodong's expression also became much more serious. "I wonder how much stock you need, Brother Kun?"

Ding Haokun held up one finger. The three men exchanged glances, and Lin Yaodong tentatively asked, "One hundred kilograms?"

"Hehe, one hundred is indeed one hundred, but not in kilograms, it's in tons. As long as you can increase the purity, one ton is just the beginning. Once you've established a foothold in Europe and America, you won't need to find other clients anymore. You can work three shifts, even until you die!"

These words made the three of them breathe rapidly. They knew very well what it meant to work three shifts and die. If such a big business opportunity really came along, not only would the risk be much smaller, but the price would also go up, making a fortune!

"Is Brother Kun really telling the truth?"

"It's real, even more real than gold. As long as you can improve the purity, I can leave a deposit of 50 million Hong Kong dollars with you; the cost of the goods will be calculated separately!"

Holy crap, they did earn 50 million Hong Kong dollars, but it took them a long time and hard work, considering the cost of raw materials. And yet, they call it just a deposit? Unbelievable!

"Big brother, let's do it!" Lin Yaohua couldn't help but urge. Lin Zonghui also nodded, "Big brother, I think it's fine too. Let's work on it together, we can definitely do it!"

"Okay, we agree, but this won't be possible in a short time. How will I contact Brother Kun then?"

Ding Haokun laughed, "I know you're worried I'm unreliable. I'll send over a 20 million deposit tomorrow. Once the product is developed, I'll add another 30 million as a deposit. I hope you can do it as quickly as possible; time is money!"

Lin Yaohua couldn't help but pat his chest, "Brother Kun, don't worry, we'll definitely be fine. It's just 90%, let's do it!"

"Well, I'll be here for ten days to buy land and open a factory. As you all know, my main business is still business. If you don't have enough time, come to Hong Kong to find me. This is my number. I'll send the money over tomorrow!" He then got up to leave.

"Brother Kun, stay for a meal. Our fish maw and abalone are quite good." Lin Yaohua's smile was obsequious.

"No need. I hope you can use this time to quickly study the purity issue. The sooner you figure it out, the more of a blue ocean market we'll be facing."

If someone else figures it out first, the blue ocean market will turn into a red ocean market. Also, be discreet when you contact me; I'm a businessman in Hong Kong, and I'm about to run for Sai Kung Legislative Council!

The three men saw him off with great courtesy. Lin Yaodong, who was not yet the fully-fledged Uncle Dong, couldn't help but feel envious. "Look, this is a real big shot. We're just small fry."

I, Lin Yaodong, am determined to one day be like him, ruling both the legal and illegal worlds. Gather all the chefs here; today, the three families will work together to overcome this difficult time!