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Chapter 84 News

"I've found out. The two bosses of Hongdou Clothing are backed by Boss Cao of Futai Seafood. The bodyguard who beat up Shicheng and his gang today was Boss Cao's bodyguard," the bespectacled middle-aged man replied quickly.

"Futai Seafood...?" Liu Guangrong asked, his eyes filled with doubt.

"The people who competed with Wo Luen Shing for the Kwun Tong fish market before were from 'Fook Tai Seafood'."

"You mean those Saigon idiots! Ouch..." Liu Guangrong felt a toothache.

The Wo Luen Lok was just a second-rate triad. Although it had a deep foundation, it was still not as deep as the Wo Luen Shing!

Even the Wo Luen Shing triad, which is known as the number one triad in Hong Kong Island, suffered a setback in Kwun Tong. So, if they were to face Fuk Tai Seafood, which could also cause Wo Luen Shing to suffer a setback, it would seem like they would have no chance of winning.

"Has anyone found out anything about this Boss Cao's background?"

"I've inquired, he's just a country bumpkin from Saigon, and his men are all a bunch of country bumpkins from Saigon."

"Then how come a high-ranking official from the Central District Police Station spoke up for him and helped him get revenge?"

"There's also an unconfirmed rumor that this Mr. Cao donated a lot of money to the Police Fund through the Central District Police Station."

"Hiss, that makes sense. Futai Seafood is a legitimate business, so he can openly donate to the police and then receive police protection."

"We have money, but we don't have a way to donate it." As he finished speaking, a shadow fell over Liu Guangrong's eyes.

"Is it true that Fu Tai Seafood alone held off 200 people sent by Big D to the Kwun Tong Fish Market?"

"Is that what they say? Back then, the main force of the Wo Luen Shing triad fought against other mixed forces in Kwun Tong and managed to reclaim the lost territory in Kwun Tong in just one night."

Perhaps they couldn't spare enough manpower at the time, which is why they were defeated by those country bumpkins from Sai Kung at the Kwun Tong Fish Market.

The next day, the police issued us a stern warning because of the gang fight.

I suspect that Wo Shing was also warned beforehand, which is why they stopped sending people to reclaim the fish market. After all, everyone knows that the fish head business doesn't require a specific location; they can start operating just by finding any building.

Now that Wo Luen Shing has taken back all the land in Kwun Tong town, whether or not they keep the fish market is actually not that important.

"That's possible! Here's what you do: go and find out more carefully. If this Mr. Cao from Futai Seafood is just bluffing and he hit my people, then we can't let him get away with it." After a moment of contemplation, Liu Guangrong spoke again: "If he really does have a powerful background, then we'll have no choice but to apologize."

"Okay, boss! I'll use my connections to inquire again and get the information as soon as possible."

"Go ahead and get busy!" Liu Guangrong told the middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses to go do his work first, then covered his forehead and muttered, "Damn it, he's always giving me trouble."

It seems he harbors deep resentment towards the fat Liu Shicheng.

On the other side, on the second floor of Kowloon Ice Room.

Tonight, Kowloon Cafe is only showing the first floor; I heard the second floor has been booked out.

"Brother Tai, Xiao Fu, try my cooking." Nine-Dragon, who had taken off his suit and put on a chef's uniform, came up with a tray.

Two large bowls of white rice, a clay pot, and a dish of green vegetables were placed in front of Cao Tai from the tray.

"Have you eaten yet? Let's eat together." Looking at the steaming tofu and braised pork belly in the casserole, Cao Tai picked up his rice bowl, ready to dig in.

"I've already eaten." Nine-Dragon put the tray aside and sat down at a nearby table.

"Then I won't be polite." Food tastes best when eaten hot.

Five minutes later, Xiao Fu even used the broth from the casserole to mix with rice. Their "clean plate" approach and their willingness to avoid wasting food were truly commendable.

"Brother Tai, Fu-zai, Ah-long," Brother Kang promptly served several cups of warm rock sugar pear water.

"Thank you, Brother Kang!" Xiao Fu stood up, took the sweet soup, and placed it in front of everyone.

"You guys chat first, I'll go downstairs to watch the shop." Kang Ge finished tidying up the tableware before going downstairs.

"Ah Wen, do you know Liu Guangrong from Da Rong Film and Television?" Cao Tai asked after taking a couple of sips of pear juice to moisten his throat.

"The underworld prince! Of course I know him." Upon hearing Liu Guangrong's name, a glint seemed to flash in Nine-Tattooed Dragon's eyes.

"The Crown Prince of the Underworld?" That's an interesting title. Could there be an underworld emperor? Is there actually a supreme leader above all the triads in Hong Kong?

"His reputation as a member of the Lianle Society is well-known, but his background and status are indeed quite high."

"Oh, tell me more about it." Mr. Cao became interested.

"Big Brother Rong is Liu Guangrong! His father was once the head of the Zhigongtang in Guangzhou, and held a prominent position in the Hongmen. Although he lived a secluded life after moving to Hong Kong Island."

However, the triads in Hong Kong Island that originated from the Hung Society all held him in high esteem.

Later, his prized student Liu Yongju founded the Luen Lok Society, which was once as famous as other major triads such as Wo Luen Shing, Number Gang, and Sun Kee.

After the ICAC was established, he went to the Americas and expanded his influence to the Western Hemisphere. At that time, the Union could be said to be a super global organization.

I later heard that after being expelled by the authorities, he returned to Macao and is now supposedly managing a casino business under Mr. Ho's company. However, we haven't heard much about him in the last two years. The Hong Kong Island Lok Society has been in decline for a long time and can no longer compete with the top-tier triads.

Big Brother Rong was once regarded as Big Brother Ju's successor, so he was known in the underworld as the "Crown Prince of the Underworld".

Now that Big Brother has gone into hiding in the Malaysian underworld, his influence and businesses in Hong Kong have been handed over to Big Brother Rong. Although their strength has declined drastically, their foundation is still comparable to those top-tier triads.

After taking over the Wo Yee Society, Nine-Dragon did a thorough review of the history of Hong Kong's triads, gaining a deep understanding of the once-renowned Luen Lok Society.

"Black is black. Even if you become world-class, so what? As long as the authorities are not satisfied, you'll still be caught like a fish that slips through the net," Cao Tai concluded.

Fortunately, although I don't have a deep foundation, I sit upright and act honestly. The various adorable things I hide in my space can arm an elite team of a hundred or so people.

This is Mr. Cao's true confidence; if he really goes berserk, no triad in Hong Kong can withstand him.

If the personnel were all like Wang Weiguo's group, Mr. Cao wouldn't dare to go against the police force; it would just be unnecessary.

If the people at "Da Rong Film and Television" dare to cause trouble and try to undermine us, then we must teach them a lesson. However, the severity of that lesson depends on the extent of their apology.

"Xiao Fu, find someone to tie up that fat pig and send him to the island. Then you and Ning Wei will secretly protect Gang Sheng and Hong Dou. On the surface, just leave Shan Ying alone." On the way home, Cao Tai thought about it and realized that waiting for someone to come and apologize was too passive.

Then first, I'll tie up that fat pig named Liu Shicheng from Da Rong Films, and then see how that underworld prince reacts.

If someone causes trouble and you don't fight back, then every Tom, Dick, and Harry will come and bark at you.

Tonight I'm staying at Ruby's place in Tilkendeg, and the two of us practiced a "tornado to destroy the parking lot" move until late at night.