Hong Kong variety show: From a lowly 49-year-old to the world's richest man

Chapter 86 Special Services of the Boxing Gym

Extraordinary Boxing Gym in Mong Kok.

Before 7 p.m., a long line had already formed in front of the boxing gym.

The boxing match between Chen Fan and Bai Tou Weng, with a stake of tens of millions, made the news. During this time, Boss Wang, who ran underground boxing matches, was also secretly marketing this topic. This match not only attracted the attention of many people in the martial arts world, but also attracted the attention of some viewers who like to watch boxing matches or have a strong gambling mentality.

There were two betting odds surrounding this boxing match: one was arranged by Chen Yao in secret, and the other was jointly run by Bai Tou Weng and Boss Wang.

The two men, Bai Touweng and his companion, made the odds for Dongxing to win very high, 4.3 to 1. At the same time, they arranged for people to talk to the audience who didn't know anything about the martial arts world, praising their own fighters and the importance of strategy in best-of-three matches. They were subtly conveying the message that Chen Fan's side had a low chance of winning.

There's no other way. If they set up a regular betting platform like Bai Tou Weng and Boss Wang, they would definitely lose money. But if they don't set up a betting platform, they feel like they're losing money. If they do it this way, as long as they prevent people from betting heavily on Chen Fan's side to win, they can still make a quick buck.

Hung Hing's betting odds are normal, which is what Chen Fan requested. After all, this is a grand opening event for the boxing gym to create a buzz. They will continue to operate the betting industry in the future. If they treat the bettors like韭菜 (a metaphor for exploiting them) in the first wave, how can they expect to have repeat customers?

There were quite a few martial arts figures at the boxing gym tonight to show their support and watch the show. Hung Hing even mobilized all its members. Apart from Chan Fan, Chiang Tin-sang brought the remaining twelve district leaders with him.

Tonight is destined to be Hung Hing's day to shine; they will definitely have to come and enjoy the cheers.

The situation is much worse for Tung Sing. Camel and Crow are still in Holland lying low. This time, apart from Whitehead, only Young and Dangerous Lun and Dragon-Catching Tiger Situ Haonan came together.

Smiling Tiger, Sandman, and Lei Yaoyang all made excuses to drop the matter.

The smiling tiger had just offended Chen Fan, and although he had already paid the price, he dared not gamble on whether Chen Fan would bring up old grievances. He was genuinely afraid without Crow by his side.

Sha Meng and Lei Yaoyang simply didn't want to hear the boos and jeers.

Other triads also had representatives in attendance, such as Wong Po's top lieutenant Ah Chi, Chung Shun Yi Lok Tin Hung, Wo Luen Shing Big D, Heng Zi Yiu Man, Hung Lok Gentleman Shing, and Hung Yee Left Hand —

Of course, in terms of seniority and status, Tornado, hidden among the audience, is the highest.

The rules of operation in the Walled City are different from those in the Hong Kong underworld, so Tornado did not want to cause any sensation.

"Uncle Ben, hasn't Brother Luo returned from Europe yet? It's been more than half a month, hasn't it?"

"Managing European businesses takes time, Mr. Chiang. I didn't expect Hung Hing to take this match so seriously; all thirteen of their top leaders are here."

"Since we had nothing to do in the evening, we decided to have some fun as a team-building activity."

Upon hearing this, the old man immediately lost the will to continue the conversation.

Damn it, are they treating Dongxing like a joke?

Although he didn't have much hope for the upcoming matches, hearing such words before the matches even started was still somewhat unsettling.

at the same time.

Big Fool personally brought several special leaflets to the leaders of Hung Hing.

"Gentlemen, this is a list of special services offered by our Extraordinary Boxing Gym. Please feel free to contact us anytime if you need anything. Brother Fan has instructed that any of the Hung Hing members will be accommodated without waiting in line, and we will arrange everything promptly."

"Special services offered by the boxing gym?"

Everyone was taken aback.

What other tricks can a boxing gym pull?

Filled with curiosity, the group picked up a flyer and began to read it carefully.

"All-Martial Arts Champion Fighting Training Course: Basic Course 9998, choose one Southern style of boxing; Advanced Course 38888, choose three styles of boxing —"

"Boxer Recruitment: Base salary of 3,000 per fight plus 2% commission on ticket sales, plus a 2000 bonus for winning, minimum three fights required."

"Boxer winning streak bonus: three consecutive wins, an extra 1,000 yuan bonus, plus 3% ticket commission for three matches; five consecutive wins, 5,000 yuan bonus, plus 5% ticket commission; ten consecutive wins, 50,000 yuan bonus —"

「人才推荐：三连胜拳手3万8推荐费一位；五连胜8万8；十连胜15万8————每位连胜选手都有实力检验环节，可试岗。」

Coach Recruitment: We sincerely invite martial arts instructors who are proficient in any style of Muay Thai or ancient martial arts and have some coaching ability to join us.

The members of the community who saw the flyer were all dumbfounded.

The business philosophy of this boxing gym seems to be different from what they know.

"It seems we underestimated Afan's ambition," Han Bin sighed.

This boxing gym operates entirely by taking money from people's pockets; the mere gimmick of being a national martial arts champion is enough to attract a lot of attention.

Once this flyer spreads throughout the martial arts world, those skilled fighters who want to make a name for themselves but lack connections will definitely come to fight.

The boxing ring is much safer than street brawls, and you can get paid regardless of whether you win or lose. If you win a lot of times in a row, it won't be the gangsters who challenge you, but the boxers who challenge you.

The best example in the martial arts world is Crow, one of the Five Tigers of Tung Sing.

Before joining Tung Sing, Crow fought in underground boxing matches in the Walled City, achieving a winning streak. He was eventually recruited by Camel Flower at a high price and became one of the Five Tigers of Tung Sing.

"I just want to know, can he really afford to give out this winning streak bonus?"

Little B was very envious of the winning streak bonus and boxer salary advertised on the flyer. He also had his own boxing gym, and everyone under him was capable of fighting. Wouldn't it be a win-win situation if he arranged for them all to fight a few matches?

Bucky scoffed, "Are you out of your mind, B? Fan Ge makes tens of millions on a single deal, do you think he wouldn't have the money?"

"Brother Kei is right. A-Fan is probably the most incompetent one among us. A-B, you should be worried about whether your gang members are old enough to take the stage. They need to be at least eighteen, not sixteen," Liang-Kun added sarcastically.

"You need to be old enough to go on stage, but you also need to have the ability. If you don't have the ability, you'll just get beaten up. Don't lose the fight and end up not even being able to pay for your medicine."

"Ah B, why don't you take some time to go on stage and fight a couple of matches, win a prize for your branch, and motivate your brothers?"

Little B frowned and said, "Fatty Lai, if you want to gamble, why don't you go for it? My gang's reputation is much better than yours in North Point."

The feud between Siu B and Fatty Lai is quite deep, and it all stems from Fatty Lai catching Siu B's sister-in-law and taking photos of her naked for a pornographic magazine.

Enraged, Little B ordered someone to burn down Fatty Li's magazine factory. The fire not only destroyed the factory but also burned Fatty Li's belongings and nearly cost him his life, as Fatty Li's hideout was located in the magazine factory.

Jiang Tiansheng personally intervened to mediate the matter, but a rift had already formed between the two, and minor frictions continued.

Just after seven o'clock, Chen Fan finally arrived at the boxing gym.

Li Xin'er, who was beside him, curiously looked around at everything in the boxing gym.

"Is this boxing gym really your property?" Li Xin'er asked in surprise.

Judging by sight alone, the boxing gym was no less than 8,000 square feet, and it occupied three floors. She really couldn't understand why someone with that kind of wealth would still be involved in the underworld.

"It's rented. I can't afford to buy this land. You'll sit in the first row later, the visual impact will be amazing."

Chen Fan pointed to the few empty seats in the first row.

After saying that, he gave Ahua a wink.

The latter understood and led Li Xin'er to a seat, and arranged for several underlings to stand around her.

Chen Fan looked around and walked straight towards where Jiang Tiansheng and the old man with white hair were.

After greeting Jiang Tiansheng, he turned to the white-haired old man and asked, "Uncle Ben, are you ready to fight, sir?"

"The first game starts in about ten minutes, and I haven't seen my men in the locker room. Could they be stuck in traffic in their Mazdas?"

"Don't worry about it, my boxer is ready to step in anytime."

The old man with white hair raised his finger and pointed to Cola, He Yong, and Boss Wang's brother-in-law, Zhou Billy, behind him.

"It's good that you're here, otherwise tonight would be a one-man show, and I would be letting down the audience who came to support me."

"Hua Daofan, don't think you've got this in the bag. It's best two out of three. Just because you can fight doesn't mean everyone else can."

Chen Fan chuckled and said, "Uncle, haven't you heard the saying: 'A cowardly soldier is a coward in himself; a cowardly general is a coward in his entire army.' Birds of a feather flock together. If I can fight, but my men can't, I'll be working myself to death."

"Whom do you look down on?"

He Yong became anxious.

He was practically dragged here, and now he's already been subtly insulted before the show even started. He really can't swallow this humiliation.

"Sorry, I wasn't targeting you personally, I'm just saying that everyone from Dongxing who's participating this time is trash!"

Chen Fan's face showed a mocking expression.

The three boxers from the white-haired old man clearly had no chance of winning; calling them trash wouldn't be an exaggeration.

It's almost 7:30.

When Chen Fan arrived at the lounge, he saw Li Long, who was all ready to go. "Long, that He Yong is also a former boxer. He's a henchman of Dongxing and he's cunning. Don't let your guard down."

"I know, Brother Fan, don't worry, I won't lose."

"Don't go overboard. Those scoundrels aren't worth risking your life for."

Li Long nodded in response, but deep down he desperately wanted this victory.

This is his first boxing match since joining the Extraordinary Boxing Gym. If he doesn't perform well, it will have a significant impact on the gym's coaching and training business, as he is the head coach.

As the starting bell rang, the referees and boxers for the first match appeared one by one.

To make the boxing match more interesting, Chen Fan specially hired a professional referee and commentary team, and people were also stationed around the ring to maintain order.

Surrounded by many people, He Yong appeared quite well-behaved and did not attempt any underhanded tactics during the warm-up.

The referee officiating in the ring was Wen Tailai, known for his extremely long wind-up hand, known as "Thunderbolt Hand."

Wen Tailai clapped his hands, gesturing for the two to come closer. "No hitting the back of the head or groin. Stop when I say stop, otherwise I have the right to declare them the losers, understand?"

Li Long nodded, raising his fists slightly as if to offer a fist bump.

However, He Yong showed no respect whatsoever, flicking his hand and revealing an arrogant expression.

Even the referee, Wen Tai, was a little annoyed when he saw it.

After the two removed their extra items and put on professional mouthguards, Wen Tailai gestured towards the referee's table below the stage, and a hot-bodied woman raised the round prompt sign.

The first round of the boxing match has officially begun.

Li Long and He Yong arrived at the center of the ring, feinting to test each other while searching for weaknesses.

After a stalemate of more than ten seconds, He Yong launched the first attack, stepping forward and attempting to forcefully open Li Long's center gate.

Li Long didn't tolerate this. He deflected the kick with his left hand and then slashed straight at He Yong's center with his right hand, delivering a heavy punch to the opponent's abdomen.

This move is precisely the Tai Chi move – Embrace Knee and Twist Step.

He Yong took three or four steps back before stopping, his face full of disbelief.

Li Long pressed his advantage, stepped forward, and delivered a sweeping kick that slashed across He Yong's knee joint.

After four or five fierce attacks, He Yong finally recovered. He bent down, grabbed Li Long's waist and abdomen, and suddenly exerted force to slam into the ring post.

Realizing this, Li Long punched He Yong hard in the back, catching him completely off guard.

Having practiced martial arts since childhood, his punches were very heavy. He Yong was hit so hard that he groaned and blood seeped from the corner of his mouth. However, this guy was also tough as nails, and he managed to withstand the attack and push Li Long into a pillar.

Seeing the two locked in a fierce battle, Wen Tailai quickly stepped forward to separate them. Seeing that He Yong's pupils still held their spirits, he announced that the match would continue.

The two, who had already created distance, did not rush into close combat again, but instead used their kicking skills to launch long-range attacks.

The intense competition ignited the audience's emotions, and the shouts grew louder and louder.

Looking at the battle on the field, the old man with white hair breathed a slight sigh of relief. He could accept any situation as long as it wasn't a situation where their Dongxing was instantly defeated.

Of course, he would be even happier if He Yong could beat him.

But that's obviously impossible; He Yong has already lost health.

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