Hong Kong Storm: The King of Jobs

Chapter 35: 35: The Job (II)
"Old top."

"Uncle Sheng."

Chi Mengli wanted to say welcome, but it felt a bit inappropriate. Shenxian Jinshi is the master of the restaurant, and all the water houses in Hong Kong are nominally the master's territory.

So his hidden welcome was a bit superfluous, it would have been better for him to just call the person directly.

Shenxianjin was very satisfied today, so he patted Chi Mengli on the shoulder, looked at the henchman behind him, nodded warmly, and said to Bai Gusheng who had just got off the car with a smile: "Brother Sheng, Ah Sheng is the most popular handsome guy in our group recently."

"Three days ago, I helped Zitou solve the problem of Hongtai's failure, and today I helped Zitou make a comeback. The future is limitless."

"From now on, we old bones will have to rely on these young people!"

Bai Gusheng had seen Chi Mengli before. He was already old, and even though he didn't become famous, he was a familiar face to him.

"Ah Sheng, you were wasted under Robin, but now it's all right. The Yau Ma Tei Hall is in your hands. Ah Da, the head of the clan, the uncles, and Robin who is in Stanley for training, are all relieved."

"Thank you, Lao Ding, for the compliment. It's windy outside, so please come in, distinguished guests."

"Uncle Wai, Uncle Lan, you two are here too. You are such rare guests. I'm sorry for not hosting you well. Please come in."

"Brother De, I was in Yau Ma Tei and I heard about your impressive performance today. I admire you. I really admire you. Let's have a good drink tonight."

After Chi Mengli finished greeting, he quickly pulled Bocai Dong aside and said in a low and quick voice: "Go to Li Ji and open five more tables. The price remains the same. If you open an additional private room, it will cost 888."

"Change your clothes and look refreshed. Today is your day. I'll introduce you to Lao Ding later. Don't lose face."

"Once you've given me my orders, come back here right away."

After taking a look at the policemen standing and smoking across the street, Chi Mengli quickly gave some instructions.

"I know. I'll change it after I place the order." After saying that, Bocaidong quickly ran to Liji Restaurant across the street to book a table.

Chi Mengli adjusted his suit before walking into Hongshengque Hall and leading everyone into the largest private room on the second floor.

The box had been arranged, with the statues of the five ancestors of the Hongmen clan placed in the middle. As the host, Shenxian Jin was the largest, so he naturally sat in the main seat. On the right of Bai Gusheng sat the second seat, and Uncle Wai, who was his uncle, Uncle Lan, sat opposite Bai Gusheng.

The seating and tea arrangement of the Hongmen are very particular and one must not sit in the wrong place, otherwise one may be killed.

Chi Mengli and the rest of the gang had no seats to sit on, so they could only stand and serve tea and water to these elderly people.

Jizai and Hei Ah Hu, Lan Zuilong, Liba, Feizai Nan, Honggu, and the two Sijiuzai brought by Lan Minghua, could only stand at the door because of their inferior status to Mengli and Lan Mingde. They could not speak until the bosses opened their mouths.

As for Blue Lanterns like Spinach Dong, Jimmy, and Xizai, they couldn't even stand at the door because they were not disciples of the water room and not members of the Hongmen. They could only wait in the two private rooms next to them.

The big guys don't speak, and they can't even show their faces.

"Old Ding, have a cup of tea. Uncle Sheng, Uncle Wai, and Uncle Lan are treating us. I specially sent someone to Lu Yu Tea House to buy top-quality Pu'er tea."

“It is said that it was the top tribute that Yunnan paid to the dog emperor of the Qing Dynasty during the Daoguang period. There are only a dozen cakes left in Lu Yu Tea House. I sent people to buy it, but they only sold it to me for a few taels without any mercy.” Chi Mengli spent one thousand yuan to buy two taels of top-quality Pu’er tea, which he brewed specially for the old guys like Shenxianjin.

The status of Pu'er tea has been getting higher and higher in recent years, and it has surpassed the three traditional teas. Now in Hong Kong, Mengding tribute tea, Longjing, Biluochun and Tieguanyin are no longer popular, and tea lovers have also begun to like this tribute from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Upon hearing that it was the top tribute tea from the Daoguang reign, the old guys like Shenxianjin quickly picked up the tea and took small sips of it.

This is indeed top-grade Pu'er tea. If it is not bitter and astringent, it is not tea. If the bitterness and astringency are not eliminated, it is not good tea. After the bitterness, there is a distinct sweetness.

This is also the characteristic of Pu'er tea. The bitterness and astringency of Pu'er tea that has been aged for a certain number of years will gradually weaken over time, but the sugar in the tea will still be retained, and the tea soup will taste sweet and mellow.

The real tea has a sweet fragrance like orchid, subtle but not pungent. It tastes bland and seems tasteless when you sip it. But after drinking it, you can feel a scent of harmony lingering between your teeth and cheeks. This tasteless taste is the real taste!
This is a poem written by Lu Ciyun, a tea master in the Qing Dynasty. Although it is about Biluochun, it is also very appropriate to use it on Pu'er tea.

Shenxianjin drank the Pu'er tea in the teacup in one breath, then put down the cup in his hand, looked at Jizai and others standing at the door, and said, "Asheng, your subordinates are pretty good, tall and strong, and quite imposing."

Hearing the sound of the strings, Chi Mengli understood the elegant meaning and immediately said, "They are all good brothers who helped Grandpa build his empire this time."

"Ah Hu, Hong Gu, and Lan Zui Long, Ah Da is praising you, are you dumb? You are so stupid that you don't even know how to respond."

"Come in, let Grandpa see."

Those whose names were called all showed happy smiles on their faces, and they quickly walked into the box.

Jizai was stunned for a moment. He was on the street, and he beat the seven-star lantern of the man who was in charge of the Lao Fu Temple Street until he was out of breath. In terms of merit, he should be the first in this blockbuster. Lao Ding certainly didn't know this bunch of idiots, and didn't even know their names.

He was not a blue lantern who had never seen the world. He knew that this time Lao Ding came to the Yau Ma Tei temple to open a temple and take up his post.

Lao Ding and Zha Shu had no idea who had made how much contribution, but even if they knew, they would not take the initiative to speak because that would break the rules.

After all, the gang leader has handed the gang over to Liangzai Sheng to manage. As long as Liangzai Sheng does not make any mistakes, they will not be able to interfere with the operation of the gang.

What Lao Ding said just now was to let Liangzaisheng nominate Sijiuzai, who had made great contributions in planting the flag, so that they can open a temple together.

The handsome guy wins this plop, it's obvious that he is trying to dig his own grave.

But Jizai didn't dare to speak. He was too young and had no right to speak. He might even be slapped in the face.

"Laoding, Uncle Sheng, this tall and strong guy is called Hei Ah Hu. He led the men to take down Lao Fu's territory in Temple Street. He is loyal and good at fighting."

Ji Zai was right. Chi Mengli wanted to trick this idiot, so he singled out Hei Ah Hu and introduced him to Shen Xian Jin.

The dwarf mules had a good relationship with each other, but that was because they had never experienced the test of money and interests. He really wanted to know whether Ji Zai and Hei Ahu, the good brothers, were as loyal to each other as described in martial arts novels.

"Ah Hu, why don't you call for help? Are you mute?"

Chi Mengli showed a wicked smile on his face, then patted Hei Ah Hu on the shoulder, asking the loser to call for help.

(End of this chapter)