Chapter 457 Join forces?
"What's more, you think you have everything under control, but you ignore some people and some things, which are fatal at certain times."
"Especially when you are standing on the cliff, all it takes is a push from behind and everything will be over."
"This is our first meeting, and we have become close friends. If you ever find yourself at a dead end, give me a call. Maybe I can help you."
Listening to Lin Zehao's words, Ni Yongxiao felt a little dizzy. He knew very well that given the other party's status, he could say such words, and there must be a deeper meaning behind them, but no matter how hard he racked his brains, he couldn't figure it out.
At this moment, Ni Yongxiao finally understood the Riddler's pain. Thinking of his usual style of speaking and doing things, he guessed that his subordinates were as painful as he was at this moment.
However, he also knew in his heart that even if Lin Zehao told him some news straight away, he would subconsciously choose to doubt it and think about whether there was any trap in it, rather than believing it unconditionally. This is human nature.
Thinking of this, Ni Yongxiao raised his head, looked at Lin Zehao with sparkling eyes, and asked: "Brother Hao, if there really comes such a day, what price will I have to pay?"
He knew very well that there was no free lunch in this world, so he asked this question.
Lin Zehao put out the cigarette butt in the sterling silver ashtray in the car and said word by word: "If there really comes a day like that, I need you to do something for me."
These few simple words made Ni Yongxiao fall into deep thought. He didn't expect that Lin Zehao actually had this idea.
For a moment he didn't know whether to feel proud or worried.
He was proud that the famous Wei Longhao actually fell in love with him, but he was also worried that if such a person was eyeing him, would the Ni family still have a future?
As the saying goes, if you don't worry about thieves stealing, you should worry about thieves thinking about it, let alone a top boss like Wei Longhao?
After a long silence, Ni Yongxiao finally made up his mind and said, "If there really comes a day like that, I am willing to work for Brother Hao, but only for me, not for other members of the Ni family."
He had to consider the consequences of rejecting Wei Longhao. His little tricks might be more than enough to deal with Gandhi and others, but for the man in front of him, it was like showing off one's skills before an expert.
What's more, if one day he really reaches a dead end, it is rare to have a big boss like Wei Longhao to back him up.
"A gentleman's word."
"Hurry up and whip your horse."
Lin Zehao wished that Ni Yongxiao would make such a request. To him, the other members of the Ni family were burdens and could not play any role at all.
After the two reached an agreement, Ni Yongxiao got out of the car, the Rolls-Royce drove away, and the Mercedes-Benzes followed closely behind.
Han Chen and others quickly gathered around, looking concerned, "Mr. Ni, what did Wei Longhao mean, are you okay?"
Ni Yongxiao shook his head and changed the subject. Han Chen looked normal, but he took note of the incident in his heart.
At the same time, 80 percent of Hutchison's venues were subject to surprise inspections by the Royal Hong Kong Island Police Force.
Although he was not caught with any evidence and did not suffer any substantial losses, it was obvious that Yan Liguo's intention was to make a warning and retaliate against Lin Zehao for not choosing to bow his head.
Xinji, Tremor Nightclub.
The huge box is home to many of Hong Kong's top underworld bosses.
The brothers Xiang Yan and Xiang Bo from Xinji, Ge Zhixiong and Hong Hanyi from the Number Gang, Camel, Crow and Smiling Tiger from Dongxing, all gathered here.
However, there was a foreign-looking foreigner sitting on the main seat. If you looked closely, you would find that there was a bit of disdain in his eyes. He put down his wine glass, cleared his throat, and said, "Thank you all for coming to support us despite your busy schedule. But this just shows that you are all smart people who know how to get the most benefits."
"My supervisor is going to conduct a series of routine checks on Hutchison's businesses in terms of legality and compliance, and we need your cooperation."
"For example, at the right time, have your subordinates show up at the right place with the right things."
Crow held a toothpick in his mouth. Following Camel's hint, he flirtatiously tossed his bangs aside and said arrogantly, "Big brother, not only do you want us to contribute money, effort and manpower, but you also want us to frame you. Are you kidding me?"
"It's true that we are out here to make a living, but we are all worshippers of Lord Guan. We can't do such a thing as betraying our own people and harming them."
After being scolded by Crow, the foreigner's face turned very ugly. Before he could say anything, Camel immediately scolded him with a stern face: "Crow, what's wrong with you? It doesn't matter what you think, just listen to what others say first. You don't know the rules."
"Since they can make such a request, the conditions they offer must be very high!"
"Right, this...Mr. Smit?"
Smith was furious when he saw the two people singing the same tune, but he had no choice but to curse these people in his heart for being so cunning.
"Of course, we will never let you suffer any loss. We have said that whoever destroys the place will own it. We will definitely not get involved. Moreover, we will take care of everyone who goes in and ensure that they will not be harmed in any way."
As soon as this condition was put forward, everyone's faces changed immediately. Hong Hanyi, who always had a bad temper, immediately shouted angrily: "Pounce on your mother! Is this also called a condition? You just want to get something for nothing!"
"If that's all, our number will help us opt out!"
After saying that, Hong Hanyi stood up and prepared to leave. Ge Zhixiong, who was standing next to him, naturally would not ruin his own people's show, so he also stood up and left.
As a veteran figure in the Number Gang, Hong Hanyi has great influence in the Number Gang, especially in the drug trafficking business. He was once known as the three major drug lords of Hong Kong Island together with跛豪 and the Ma brothers.
Now with跛豪 moving to Stanley, the Ma brothers have retired from the underworld, and he is the only one still active in the underworld, which is enough to prove his skills.
After all, the prestige in this line of work is only temporary; long-term wisdom is what matters.
"Don't worry, don't worry. Just tell me what you want. Even if I don't have the power to make the final decision, I can still ask my superiors for instructions."
Smith quickly stood up to persuade him and said a lot of good things.
Ge Zhixiong and Hong Hanyi looked at each other and then stopped, but they had no intention of sitting back.
"I'll tell you what I'm saying. If you want us to help you, just return the goods that were seized by customs last month to us and we can talk later."
Last month, the customs seized two containers of contraband, which involved not only smuggling but also the transportation of drugs, all of which were the work of the Number Gang.
"Brother Teddy, don't be so angry. This kind of thing may be impossible for others, but for me, it's just a matter of moving my fingers, don't you think, Mr. Smith?" Xiang Bo seemed to be persuading him, but in fact he was testing the other party's bottom line.
If they could agree to Hong Hanyi's request, then they could also make similar requests.
Who among you here doesn't know that cooperating with the police is like courting disaster?
Let’s talk about whether the thing is done or not first, the most important thing is to get the benefits.
"How about this, everyone please put forward your demands together, and I will report them to my superiors." Smith took out the white handkerchief he carried with him and said while wiping the sweat from his forehead.
Hong Hanyi casually pushed his long hair behind his head, crossed his arms across his chest, and looked cold.
After the three generals had finished speaking, Smith did not stay any longer and immediately said goodbye and left.
After he left, Hong Hanyi and Ge Zhixiong sat back in their seats, picked up the whiskey beside them and started drinking, looking leisurely.
"This new police chief is such an idiot. He actually wants to use us to deal with Wei Longhao. Is his head full of shit?"
Hong Hanyi is the oldest among this group of people, and because of his personality, he speaks directly.
"Brother Teddy is still a quick-witted person, but this is indeed an opportunity for us. If we can be taken care of, we will definitely have a greater advantage in doing things."
After a pause, Xiang Yan continued: "Since Wei Long Hao debuted, it has been almost eight or nine years. Yau Tsim Mong has been around for more than five years. Just think about it and you will know that it is an astronomical number."
"He relied on Yau Tsim Mong to develop such a large business, and even established a foothold in Formosa and Macau, and his influence was not small. Hung Hing was also swept into the history books, and only a few stubborn and stubborn elements were left to fight back, thinking about restoring their former glory all day long."
"If this continues, how will other societies survive? Will he be the sole ruler of Hong Kong in the future?"
Camel didn't respond, but changed the subject, "I heard that among the remnants of Hongxing there is a guy called Chen Haonan who is very active. He seems to have caused some trouble in Tailan, and his gang is not small either?"
Upon hearing the name, Crow, who was drinking, almost choked. He quickly covered his mouth and wiped it with a tissue.
The camel glanced at him and couldn't help scolding him: "How old are you? You can choke even when drinking wine. You are a hopeless case."
Smiling Tiger pushed his glasses and said nothing, but his eyes flickered, and no one knew what he was thinking.
Ge Zhixiong and Hong Hanyi lit up cigarettes. The former said, "We all understand the truth. No one wants Weilonghao to dominate the market. But what should we do specifically?"
"I am not trying to encourage my enemies or destroy my own prestige. It is a foolish dream for any of our three major societies to take down Hutchison Whampoa alone. If we want to take down Yau Tsim Mong, we have no choice but to join forces."
"Since you said that, Mr. Xiang, do you already have a plan?"
The overall strength of the four major social organizations in Hong Kong Island has always been similar, but since Wei Long Hao came to power, they have taken an unprecedented path, which has directly led to Hutchison's strength surpassing the other three.
However, due to the strong fan base, Xin Ji's strength has also increased a lot, so now the situation of the four major clubs is that He Ji is the strongest, Xin Ji is the second, followed by the Number Gang, and the newly promoted Dongxing is undoubtedly at the bottom.
Xiang Yan exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "We do have a plan, but it's all old news. If we want to join forces, it's nothing more than trust and a reasonable distribution of benefits. These things can't be settled overnight."
"What's more, Yan Liguo wants to get involved now. Let's talk about it in detail after we hear from him."
Cooperation may be simple for other people, but it is an eternal problem between communities.
In today's social atmosphere, even brothers in a society are fighting openly and secretly and scheming against each other, let alone between two societies.
No one can cooperate with the other party with confidence, and everyone has to be on guard against each other. With all this defense, how much strength can be mobilized on the front battlefield?
This is also the reason why Wei Long Hao has been able to sit firmly in Yau Tsim Mong for such a long time. Apart from its own strength, there are also many external factors at work.
Hutchison Building.
Lin Zehao was sitting on the sofa smoking a cigar, while Bao Yugang opposite him was drinking tea.
"Ah Hao, haven't you always wanted to enter the shipping industry? Now is your chance."
"The Hong Kong government has decided to add five more containers to the Kwai Tsing Terminal. If you are strong enough, try to get as many as you can. I will then sell you a few ships at a low price, and the route can be put into operation."
As the shipping king, Bao Yugang is fully qualified to say such things.
In recent years, the shipping industry has been booming, with profits growing every year, and has also attracted many businessmen to enter the industry.
However, most of these companies operate by chartering ships, after all, an ocean-going cargo ship is very expensive.
Lin Zehao subconsciously sat up straight and said, "Oh? That's indeed a good opportunity, but I'm not very familiar with the relevant departments. I wonder if Uncle Bao has anyone to introduce me to."
He did not doubt the authenticity of the news, although no relevant information had been leaked on the market.
But this is how society has always been. If you are not an insider or your status is not high enough, you really won’t know any inside information.
This is what is called personal connection resources.
"Don't worry, I have someone I know to introduce you to. He's the person in charge of this bidding. His name is Landon. I've already informed him. Let's meet downstairs when we have time to discuss this matter in detail."
"He likes money just like his fellow foreigners. I've known him for more than ten years and he's pretty reliable."
Lin Zehao took the information handed over by Bao Yugang, which was quite detailed. He put it down and looked up and asked curiously, "Uncle Bao, are you not going to participate in the bidding this time?"
"As long as the two of us work together, we will be able to take over all five container terminals."
Bao Yugang laughed and waved his hand, saying, "I own property at the dock in Tsim Sha Tsui, and I own three of the five containers. I am already this old, and any more is useless."
"As the saying goes, use seven out of ten of your abilities and leave three for your children and grandchildren. If you use all your abilities, your children and grandchildren will not be as good as others."
(End of this chapter)
