Chapter 17: Unlucky Bastard
That night, all of Wu Feng's nightclubs were subjected to impromptu inspections.
The consequences were severe, directly leading to the loss of half their customers.
Good news doesn't travel far, but bad news spreads like wildfire. Before dawn, the entire Shanghai Street knew about it.
For a time, rumors filled the Jianghu.
Some said Wu Feng had offended someone, others said he was taking the fall for Hung Yee; in any case, all sorts of rumors unfavorable to Hung Yee and Wu Feng were rampant.
Those who didn't know would have thought that Hung Yee Society and Wu Feng were finished.
Brother was still too young and lacked experience in the Jianghu. He was the first to lose his composure, impatiently calling to inquire as soon as dawn broke, his words filled with anger.
"I can't explain it over the phone. I'll go to Tuen Mun personally to explain!"
Wu Feng, however, was not angry, nor did he feel any dissatisfaction.
This matter had little to do with the gang. He already had some clues, but hadn't yet identified the specific target. It was better to explain it in person.
Hung Yee's new Tuen Mun was a small tea house operated by the gang itself.
For some reason, older generation Jianghu Brothers all liked places like tea houses.
Zhong Ye, who had already gone to Australia to retire, also bought a small tea house after founding Hung Yee.
After Brother took over as Hung Yee's Sit Lord, he directly designated this tea house as Hung Yee's main base.
When Wu Feng arrived, the tea house, which should have been very quiet, was quite lively.
Not only was Brother there, but several veteran Si Jiu were also present, chatting animatedly.
Brother had been in charge of Hung Yee for about a month and had now completely established himself with a certain authority.
Of course, he was still far from Zhong Ye, but for his young age, he had done very well.
Being able to stabilize the situation and withstand pressure from external gangs was already quite impressive.
It was rumored that some Jianghu Brothers of major gangs highly recognized Brother's abilities.
For a time, Brother had the demeanor of a rising new star in the Jianghu!
Of course, the core members within Hung Yee, as well as Wo On Lok's Red Pole Guan Zi Sen, all knew. The reason Huang Wengang was able to quickly stabilize the situation and completely control the authority of Hung Yee's Sit Lord was impossible without Wu Feng's strong support.
It was just that Wu Feng acted rather laid-back, otherwise, Hung Yee's internal structure would likely be in turmoil again.
"A Feng is here, quickly come and sit!"
Seeing Wu Feng, Brother's face was still very happy, and he eagerly greeted him.
Wu Feng was not polite, he sat down next to Brother, took the tea brought by a subordinate and took a sip, then directly spoke: "Last night's incident was an accident..."
He briefly recounted the information Supervisor Xu had revealed.
"MD, where did that bastard come from, to do such a shitty thing?"
The veteran Si Jiu of Hung Yee present all exploded upon hearing this, each filled with righteous indignation and anger.
Because Wu Feng's venue was raided, they had worried all night, and it turned out to be for such a reason.
They would not suspect Wu Feng of lying; once exposed, Wu Feng would have no face to continue mixing in Hung Yee.
Having such a thing happen, they found it truly unacceptable!
Nima, in the past, they were the only ones who harassed others. When did they ever suffer such an unprovoked disaster by being reported to the police for such an absurd reason?
Brother's face also showed indignation, and he directly asked: "A Feng, have you found out who it is?"
"I have some clues, but I can't directly confirm the target yet!"
Wu Feng did not hide anything, explaining clearly: "Since this matter started because of me, I will naturally resolve it quickly. Brother and everyone else, please rest assured!"
"If you need anything, A Feng, you must speak up!"
Brother nodded slightly, directly setting the tone, clearly not intending to use the gang's power.
Although there was no intention of dragging the gang into it, Brother's attitude made him feel a little uncomfortable, though not to the point of holding a grudge.
As for the veteran Si Jiu present, none of them made a sound at this time, clearly not wanting to get involved.
By the time Wu Feng left the tea house, it wasn't even seven o'clock.
He took his subordinates and found a random tea restaurant, had a hearty breakfast, and then leisurely returned to the sauna.
At this time, Shanghai Street had recovered from its night-time revelry, returning to its usual bustling market appearance.
The neighbors on the street who saw Wu Feng and his group all showed surprised expressions, clearly finding it very strange that they were up so early.
Wu Feng just wanted to roll his eyes, feeling helpless about it.
Upon reaching the sauna, it was much quieter here than at night.
However, almost all of Wu Feng's Si Jiu had come, each yawning and looking awkward, as if they shouldn't be up so early.
"Feng Ge!" "Feng Ge!" "Feng Ge!"
Seeing Wu Feng enter, they all quickly stood up to greet him, no one daring to be negligent.
Wu Feng had given them great authority and respect, so they naturally had to know how to return the favor.
Otherwise, the number of gang Si Jiu who wanted to cling to Wu Feng's coattails was not small.
Again, outsiders might not know, but as core members of Hung Yee, the Si Jiu understood that Wu Feng was Hung Yee's true martial force, it was just that he never willingly showed it.
If they were severely disciplined because of their attitude, that would truly be asking for trouble.
"You all know what happened last night!"
Wu Feng nodded slightly and sat down directly, getting straight to the point: "It's simple, someone who lost money at our venue called the police to get revenge!"
"I asked you to check the recent situation, and basically, there are troublemakers every day, but they are all handled very quickly and properly, without escalating the situation!"
"Logically, if it were just that, the person who called the police wouldn't be so petty!"
The Si Jiu present nodded repeatedly, this was also where their confusion lay. Nima, was it worth offending Hung Yee Society for such a small matter?
Although Hung Yee was just a small gang, it was quite effective in deterring ordinary people.
"Then I thought, the person who secretly called the police might have encountered something significant!"
Wu Feng continued: "After investigation, one incident was quickly identified!"
"A few days ago, there was a brawl at the Red Emerald Nightclub, what was the reason again?"
"Feng Ge, what happened that day was..."
Hua She, the Si Jiu responsible for guarding the Red Emerald Nightclub, quickly interjected: "A group of kids lost a lot of money on the World Cup match that day, so they got drunk and started fighting with another group of guests who won money!"
"We quickly separated them and sent them away immediately..."
"Don't try to gloss over it with me, explain it clearly!"
Wu Feng glared, displeased, and scolded: "You've only read for a few years, and you're already playing word games with me? Do you want me to send you to university for a few years of further study before you come out and be a white-collar worker?"
"I wouldn't dare, I didn't explain myself clearly!"
Hua She's face turned pale, and he quickly explained: "We drove away all the kids who actively caused trouble!"