Hong Kong: Rise of the Kings.

Chapter 919 0907 [Meeting a Match]

Lian Haodong, who escaped, hid in the dark and braved the heavy rain. He saw with his own eyes that the gangster Lian Haolong was arrested by the Tsuen Wan police and taken away into the car.

Big Mouth, Nine-headed Bird, and Harlequin Cat from Tsuen Wan Police Station were so happy that they were almost going crazy.

They never dreamed that they would bite into such a big piece of fat.

The culprit is Lian Haolong!
Now they have been arrested and brought to justice. Director Du will definitely reward them this time.

Promotion and wealth are just around the corner!
Lian Haolong was seriously injured, and in order to ensure his safety, an ambulance was called.

Only after seeing the boss get into the ambulance did Lian Haodong retract his head.

His subordinates Xigui and Wutou said to him, "Brother Dong, what should we do now?"

"Yes, the boss was captured by the police, and Zhongxinyi is leaderless. Where should we go now?"

"Where to go? Of course we're going to find that Li Zhaoheng!" Lian Haodong said angrily, "He was the one who instigated everything here! Who would have thought that Du Yongxiao would clean up our Zhongxinyi without even showing his face!"

Lian Haodong was extremely angry when he said this, but there was also a hint of fear in his anger, fear of Du Yongxiao.

Xigui and Wutou also feel the same way.

This Du Yongxiao never showed up once from beginning to end, and they had only heard of his name.

I thought those were just legends, but now——
Now they finally understand what it means to cover the sky with one hand and what it means to be the Emperor of Hong Kong!

"Go, go find Li Zhaoheng? How do you find him?"

"Yes, the police are still looking for us. If we rush over like this, will we--"

"What? Are you scared?" Lian Haodong glared at them. "Don't forget, it was my boss who risked his life to save you! Are you planning to betray him now?"

"How could that be? Brother Long is so loyal to us, we will never betray him!"

"Yes, we will definitely rescue Brother Long! At worst, we can learn how to rob a place of execution in ancient times!"

Xigui and Wutou patted their chests and said.

"Humph!" Lian Haodong snorted coldly, "My boss didn't ask for execution, the execution ground for the ghost robber!"

"Haha, it's just a metaphor, just a metaphor!"

Lian Haodong was too lazy to pay attention to the two of them anymore. He looked at the rain in the distance and said, "Let's go! Get a car to Hong Kong Island!"

……

Hong Kong Island——
Taibai Seafood Restaurant-——
The heavy rain had no effect on the tycoons in the wealthy area. Neither their travel nor their business were affected at all.

At this time, in the luxurious private room of Taibai Seafood Restaurant, although the rain was pouring outside, there was a lot of noise inside the room.

Li Zhaoheng rarely took off his smart suit and put on a long gown. He was already elegant and handsome, and now he looked even more graceful.

He stood up, raised his glass, and said to the dozen guests at the table with gratitude: "My dear uncles, no matter what, it's raining heavily outside today, you still come to support us. Zhaoheng is very grateful. I will toast to you all again!"

After that, Li Zhaoheng drank the white wine in the glass.

For Li Zhaoheng, the family business is his to take. His eldest brother is weak and his third brother only knows how to eat, drink and have fun, so he is the only one who can carry the banner of the Li family.

If he wanted his father Li Xiaohe to hand over the family business to him, in addition to gaining his father's approval, he also had to serve the old seniors who were involved in the family business well and win them over to his side.

Li Zhaoheng himself is not a sociable person, and he especially does not dare to be inferior to others, but this time he completely lowered himself and did his best to perfection.

In fact, he did a really good job in building relationships at the dinner table this time.

From the polite greetings at the beginning, to the pre-meal chat, and even after the wine had been poured twice, Li Zhaoheng always held the initiative at the table. Even if the dozen or so people present had their own ideas, they could only follow Li Zhaoheng's pace.

Seeing that the drinking was over and the crowd was leaving, Li Zhaoheng finally opened his mouth to bring up the topic.

"My uncles probably all know that our Li family has gone through so many years of ups and downs. We have risen from humble beginnings to become a well-known family in Hong Kong, all thanks to your help. In particular, my father often told me that without your help, our Li family would not be where it is today."

Li Zhaoheng flattered the old men present.

The old people all nodded in approval, thinking that Li Zhaoheng was very sensible and that Li Xiaohe had raised a good son.

After he had finished his flattery, Li Zhaoheng changed the subject and said, "However, times have changed. My father is in poor health now, and we have to continue to develop various businesses of the Li family. We urgently need a capable person to lead you and the Li family to a better future and create a prosperous era—"

Li Zhaoheng started the conversation like a drop of water, and then drank the wine in his glass in one gulp. The people at the table immediately applauded. When Li Zhaoheng sat back in his seat, someone who was impatient started to ask, "Zhaoheng, what you said makes sense. The success of the Li Group today is indeed the result of everyone's joint efforts. Mr. Li's health is not good now, so we really want to know who can lead the Li family to continue to expand its territory and move forward?"

This question was also on everyone's mind. After all, Li Xiaohe had not yet officially selected a successor, and they all had disputes over who they should assist. Li Zhaoheng's banquet tonight was clearly intended to win them over. How should they stand? They also had to see clearly what the young master in front of them was thinking. Could they assist him? Was he a good master?
Li Zhaoheng picked up a cigarette from the table and lit it himself, smiling and saying, "My dear uncles, to be honest, you all know the current situation of the Li family better than I do. I studied and did business in the United States before, and I rarely stayed in Hong Kong. Most of the Hong Kong business was also managed by my father himself. My eldest brother is weak in health. Although he is very talented, he can hardly resist the torture of illness. My third brother is a filial son, but he indulges in eating, drinking and having fun. He still needs to continue to hone his business skills."

Most people at the table nodded. Li Zhaoheng's words were correct. Indeed, everyone knew the talents, abilities, and personalities of the three sons of the Li family. Li Zhaoheng did not hide or exaggerate, nor did he deliberately belittle the other party. He was just telling the facts.

"I am not a talented person, but as the second son in the family, I used to have high aspirations and wanted to start a career in the United States on my own without relying on my family. But now my father is old and the family business is growing bigger and bigger, and we urgently need someone to take care of it. After much thought, I decided to stand up and carry the banner of our Li family. I hope that all the uncles can fully support me. Thank you!" Li Zhaoheng stood up and raised his glass again.

"In short, if I become the head of the Li family, the benefits to all the uncles will only increase, not decrease. This is the only promise I can give you!" After saying that, Li Zhaoheng drank it all in one gulp.

The wages of avarice is death.

Li Zhaoheng's words completely put everyone at ease.

Not only will it protect their interests, it will also increase rather than decrease. Of course, everyone will fully support it.

So everyone stood up and raised their glasses to drink together, and for a moment the atmosphere in the private room was harmonious.

After these people left the social event, Li Zhaoheng went to a nearby restroom to spit out the alcohol he had drunk before, then returned to the empty box and asked the waiter to bring him a pot of tea. After the taste of alcohol was gone from his mouth, he went out and sat in the back seat of the car, closed his eyes and prepared to go home to rest.

When the car reached the intersection of McDonald Road, a taxi suddenly rushed out from the side and blocked the street. The driver stepped on the brakes to stop and honked the horn twice. Li Tiansheng, his trusted subordinate sitting in the passenger seat, also lowered the window and prepared to ask questions.

Lian Haodong got out of the taxi and, ignoring the driver and Li Tiansheng, walked to the back door and knocked gently on the window.

Li Zhaoheng opened his eyes and looked over. Lian Haodong said through the glass: "Mr. Li, please save my boss!!"

"Your boss?" Li Zhaoheng frowned.

Li Tiansheng said hurriedly: "He is Lian Haodong, the younger brother of Lian Haolong, the leader of the Zhongxinyi Gang!" "A Zhongxinyi man, ah..." Li Zhaoheng sighed depressedly: "A Sheng, how on earth do you do things? Don't you know your own identity? Now anyone can stop my car?"

Li Tiansheng was so frightened that he shivered. Just as he was about to explain, he saw Li Zhaoheng push open the car door and said to Lian Haodong, an uninvited guest, in a friendly manner: "You asked me to save your boss? Has he been arrested by the police? How did you find me?"

"He was captured by the Tsuen Wan Police Station. We have a lot of Zhong Xin Yi gang members, so it's easy to find someone." Lian Haodong's eyes became fierce after he finished speaking. "So please understand, Mr. Li, if something really happens to my boss, we Zhong Xin Yi people are likely to do something stupid..."

"Are you threatening me?"

"I dare not." Lian Haodong said he dare not, but his expression was full of threats.

"Very good! I admire you!" Li Zhaoheng said calmly, "At least with your courage, I forgive you for knocking on my door without saying hello."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean--"

Li Zhaoheng smiled slightly.

Lian Haodong then realized that something was wrong. He didn't know when seven or eight men in black appeared around them.

In the heavy rain, these people were wearing black suits, holding guns, and staring at them.

"Now, do you understand?" Li Zhaoheng said softly, "A person of my status is not something you can reach!"

"You--" Lian Haodong tried to move, but a gun was pointed at his head.

"Don't be impulsive. Be careful of accidental discharge of guns." Li Zhaoheng said calmly, "Your boss is destined to go to jail this time. If you want to save him, let him be obedient and take all the blame. Then I will hire a lawyer to help him with the lawsuit, so that he can at least spend fewer years in jail. At the same time, I will have people give him everything he needs in prison, so that he can be the king in prison and live a more carefree life than outside! As for you——"

Li Zhaoheng looked at Lian Haodong with contempt: "I said, I admire you very much. If you are willing to be my dog, I will continue to support you Zhongxinyi, at least during the period when your boss is in jail, to protect your current territory. Of course, you can also refuse, but you should also know the consequences. If Du Yongxiao wants to get someone, no one can stop him, except me!"

After Li Zhaoheng finished speaking, he snapped his fingers.

His confidant Li Tiansheng hurriedly handed him a paper bag.

Li Zhaoheng took the paper bag, weighed it and said, "Here is 300,000 yuan, just consider it as a deposit, it's up to you whether you accept it or not!"

After saying that, Li Zhaoheng threw the paper bag away, closed his eyes and said nonchalantly: "Drive!"

Watching Li Zhaoheng leave in the car, Lian Haodong's facial muscles twitched several times.

The men in black put away their guns and got into the car one after another.

Lian Haodong stood in the heavy rain.

Xigui and Wutou got out of the car, held an umbrella for him and said, "Brother Dong, what should we do?"

"What else can we do? Collect the money!" Lian Haodong said unhappily.

"Oh!" The little ghost bent down and picked up the money bag on the ground, saying, "Three hundred thousand, that's a lot!"

……

Li Zhaoheng is in the car.

"I'm sorry, Lisheng, it's my fault!" Li Tiansheng hurriedly apologized to Li Zhaoheng.

"What did you do wrong?" Li Zhaoheng was dozing off in the back seat with his eyes closed.

"I found the wrong person. I thought these loyal and righteous people were brave and brave, but I didn't expect them to be useless."

"Useless? No, useless wood is at least useful. It can be used to burn for a fire. These people are worse than useless wood!"

"In that case, then why did you just--"

"Why are you trying to win over Lian Haodong?"

"Didn't you see that his eyes were red? This kind of person is a desperate criminal. Even if I have seven or eight guns pointed at him, he will still fight desperately when he gets crazy, just like a mad dog--"

Li Zhaoheng opened his eyes after he finished speaking, "So I want to take this mad dog in and keep it in captivity -"

"Why keep him in captivity?"

"Of course I want him to bite someone else!"

"You mean... Du Yongxiao?"

"That's right!" Li Zhaoheng nodded. "I underestimated Du. He never showed up from the beginning to the end of this incident, but he broke my entire plan with just one move. Awesome!"

Li Zhaoheng has always had a high opinion of himself and seldom praises others, but this time he "looked at" Du Yongxiao with new eyes, which shows his recognition of Du Yongxiao.

"Not really. Now the Du guy is still charged with treason. This is all a trap set by you, Lisheng. At least he hasn't broken it yet..."

"Traitor?" Li Zhaoheng suddenly laughed, "If my guess is correct, Du Yongxiao has already made a move to address this, and it's a very powerful one..."

"What will he do?" Li Tiansheng asked curiously.

Li Zhaoheng closed his eyes again. "It's easy to play the ethnic and emotional cards, because no matter who they are, as long as they are citizens, ordinary people, they are all very ignorant. They will only believe what they see and hear, and will not explore the truth. Therefore, the British Hong Kong government or Hong Kong companies only need to spend a little money and time to control public opinion and constantly instill the ideas and concepts they want to spread into them. These people will become numb and will eventually be completely brainwashed."

"Du Yongxiao is a traitor, Du Yongxiao is a hero. Who will win depends on which side has the strongest public opinion and the strongest brainwashing! If it were me, I would control all media in Hong Kong, including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and even some non-governmental organizations... and constantly convey patriotism to them..."

"Lisheng, you mean——"

Li Zhaoheng exhaled and closed his eyes as if he was falling asleep: "Du Yongxiao only needs to do this, and everything will fall apart!"

After a pause, he said, "He has the ability, the financial resources, and the calculation! Of course, there is also a possibility -"

"What's possible?"

"He'll find another way!"

Li Zhaoheng opened his eyes slightly: "I was caught off guard!"

(End of this chapter)