Hong Kong General: Rebirth of Rage, Rising from Prison

Chapter 241 The winds of change are rising; we will not allow outsiders to run rampant in the walled village!
As dusk fell, the inky night gradually became the dominant color of the New Territories. The palatial mansion of Lu Hantao, the grandfather of the Lu family, resembled a giant beast, its cold, hard luster gleaming against the gray-blue hue.

In the entire Lu family walled village, the most luxurious, largest, and most stylish house is Grandpa's mansion, which stands out from the crowd.

This mansion alone is a testament to the immense power and arrogance that Grandpa wielded in the walled village.

The mansion was brightly lit.

Along the long corridor leading to the banquet hall on the second floor, exquisitely framed photographs are displayed.

The photo shows the five ethnic groups in the New Territories fighting with the British Hong Kong government for the right to have children.

This is also a record that Lu Hantao is proud of.

Inside the luxurious banquet hall.

Lu Jinqiang and his six brothers were scattered on one side of the hall, drinking and playing billiards, looking quite relaxed.

But in reality, they were constantly keeping an eye on the center of the living room out of the corner of their eyes and with their ears.

Beneath a huge picture of galloping horses sits a high-end custom-made sofa.

Wan Shan, dressed in a well-tailored black suit, sat to one side with a seemingly gentle smile on his lips. His young face revealed an unfathomable depth.

This Wall Street investment representative was gentle and composed, completely unlike the unreliable style of Huang Xiaochu in later generations who created 'poisonous green beans'.

He casually picked up a wine glass from the white marble coffee table, swirled it gently, and suddenly asked:
"Grandpa Lu, things seem to be getting a bit turbulent in the New Territories lately. Have you encountered any difficulties and need any help?"

Lu Hantao sat in the main seat, leaning back slightly. Although he was old, his eyes were still as sharp as an eagle's, and he looked like a ruthless character.

He chuckled lightly: "Mr. Wanshan has just returned from abroad and probably doesn't understand the situation in our area."

Do you know what the surname is in Lushiwei Village?

"His surname is Lu."

"Who am I? I am the grandfather of the Lu family."

"There's nothing in the walled village that I can't handle!"

Looking at his confident grandfather, Wan Shan smiled slightly: "There is no doubt about that. After all, Grandpa Lu was a man who could turn the rotten into the miraculous back then. Without you, there would be no Ding Quan, and the villagers would not have the good fortune they have today."

"Ha ha!"

Lu Hantao was overjoyed by the praise. He sat closer, patted Wan Shan on the shoulder, and said 'modestly', "Back then, it was the villagers who were united. I was just acting as a representative."

"Now, times have changed, and we need to keep up with the times."

“Hong Kong Island is already short of land. There are more than 200,000 men in the whole Territory. If each man builds a small house, it is a waste of land.”

"How can the times develop and progress in this way?"

"Therefore, it was not wrong for our five major surnames to fight for the right to have male offspring back then, and it is even more wrong for us to collect male offspring and land to build male offspring housing now."

"The Ding Uk Ordinance should be phased out as soon as possible so that Hong Kong Island can develop."

Lu Hantao's words were grand and dignified, and also very bold.

But every word and sentence reveals only one core idea: profit comes first.

All this talk of keeping up with the times is simply in his personal interest.

Having fought his way up from the cutthroat world of Wall Street, Wan Shan, representing investors and negotiating with Lu Hantao, naturally knew what kind of cunning old fox Lu Hantao was.

The other party was completely pretending to be stupid.

His relationship with Lu Hantao is very complicated.

They needed to help investors mitigate risks and also win over Lu Hantao, the representative of the Lu family's walled village, to ensure the project's smooth progress.

Therefore, even if he wanted to inquire about the commencement of construction on Genesis Real Estate, he would do so tactfully, and would not adopt a confrontational attitude.

After all, no matter how high his position is, he is still just a representative.

"Ding!"

Wan Shan raised his cup and gently clinked it against Lu Hantao's, making a crisp sound. He complimented, "Grandpa's ideas are very progressive. I've learned a lot."

"You truly are an elite who returned from Wall Street; your eloquence is remarkable, and you're very good at praising people."

Lu Hantao offered a polite compliment, his mouth agape in a wide smile.

Everyone was speaking in cryptic terms, exchanging pleasantries and compliments.

Wan Shan took a small sip of red wine, put down the glass, and placed his hands on his lap. Seeing that Lu Hantao had no intention of being honest, he had no choice but to get to the point.

"I've come here in person today because I have some good news."

"The government has issued the approval, allowing each household to build one 1,600-square-foot mansion. With the approval in place, shouldn't the project be on the agenda?"

"To run a project, you need financial support. Without Mr. Wan's financial support, how could a bunch of country bumpkins like us possibly manage to get things done in this godforsaken place?"

Lu Hantao took a sip of red wine slowly, but still didn't mention Chuangshi Real Estate.

The moment he put down the cup, he gave Lu Jinqiang a look.

As the head of Lu Guo Group and Lu Hantao's henchman, Lu Jinqiang immediately understood.

Grandpa praised Wanshan and deliberately made fun of himself, all to bring up the matter of money.

He stepped forward at the opportune moment to refill Wan Shan and Lu Hantao's drinks, asking for money as he did so.

“Mr. Wan, we have already signed hundreds of land rights and acquired a lot of land. As long as the first phase of 340 million is injected, the project can start once the funds are in place.”

Three hundred and forty million.

Upon hearing this number, Wan Shan's eyes flickered slightly. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "Three hundred and forty million, that's one hundred million more than the project's planned figure."

Lu Jinqiang's expression hardened slightly.

He couldn't very well say that the extra 100 million yuan would be used to pay kickbacks to the Lu Guo Group, could he?

Is this a reward for Grandpa's hard work?

However, faced with the questioning of the benefactor, he patiently explained to the God of Wealth: "Mr. Wan, it's like this, building a Dingwu Mansion is much more sensitive than building a commercial building. You have to deal with all aspects and everyone involved. If the price isn't high, many things can't be settled."

“Grandpa Lu, we’re talking about a business worth tens of billions. A hundred million or two hundred million is a small amount, of course we won’t care about it.”

Wan Shan understood, of course, that this was just an excuse, but when doing business on someone else's turf, he knew very well that he would have to offer concessions.

He's not here today to talk about a hundred million or two hundred million; the main focus is on the Genesis Group.

Seeing that it wasn't about money, Lu Hantao's face lit up with a wide smile, and he asked, "Mr. Wanshan, is there something you're worried about?"

"Grandpa, if I remember correctly, among your Lu brothers, there is one named Lu Yongyuan."

"He's not here today, is he?"

Wan Shan's words instantly caused the entire banquet hall to freeze, and the faces of the people present darkened.

They've been trying to get past Lu Yongyuan for a long time without success, and now they've almost broken their teeth.

Everyone's face fell when this loser was mentioned.

Wan Shan glanced at the unpleasant faces of the group and went straight to the point: "Lu Yongyuan has partnered with Chen Shixian, the big boss of Umbrella Security, to establish Genesis Real Estate."

"The collection of men and land has already taken shape."

"It is said that the groundbreaking ceremony will be held in three days."

"The main reason we invested in building the Ding Uk Building is that the walled village will be developed and the government will build a subway station here."

"And the location of the subway entrance is the land that Lu Yongyuan owned."

“Now, he’s using this as a center to acquire a large piece of land. Once he actually builds the Dingwu Building, our development and investment will be greatly reduced.”

"That village development project is definitely not worth tens of billions."

Faced with pressure from Wanshan.

Lu Hantao remained silent with a sullen face, casting a sharp glance at the juniors who had failed in their duties.

Seeing this, Lu Jinqiang immediately braced himself and assured him, "Mr. Wanshan, you don't need to worry about this. Lu Yongyuan is still surnamed Lu, and we will negotiate with him."

"If you could have reached an agreement, things wouldn't be like this. I don't care how you do things, I just want results!"

Wan Shan stated his position directly: "You know better than I what the consequences will be if we lose this land."

“If that’s the case, then I, Mr. Lu, might as well give up being a grandfather in the New Territories.”

"And you, you can only go back to Wall Street and be your pawn!"

Lu Hantao's expression hardened, and he coldly stated the worst possible consequences with an unpleasant look on his face.

This also serves as a reminder to Wanshan that they are all in the same boat.

If the project fails, no one will benefit.

The Hong Kong British government didn't care who developed the walled villages; they only cared about the tax revenue and the benefits brought by the development.

If Chen Shixian and Lu Yongyuan were to gain the upper hand and break ground to build the Dingwu Building in a key location, then once the US withdrew its investment, there would be no further consequences.

This multi-billion dollar project is bound to fail.

Wan Shan's expression also became serious. He certainly didn't want to slink back to Wall Street and add a defeat to his resume.

So he said, "Grandpa Lu, I'll take care of the money."

"But you absolutely must get Genesis Real Estate on board!"

Upon hearing that the first installment would be in place, Lu Hantao couldn't help but smile, his expression instantly brightening as he patted Wan Shan's shoulder warmly: "Mr. Wan, don't worry, we'll handle things in Lu Village behind closed doors. You don't need to trouble yourself."

"Let's go up to the terrace and watch the fireworks."

"They put it here especially to welcome you."

Upon hearing about fireworks, Wan Shan looked at the smiling Lu Hantao in surprise: "Fireworks are prohibited on Hong Kong Island, is it allowed?"

"Ha ha!"

Lu Hantao laughed wildly, brimming with pride: "It's all up to human effort."

"Don't forget, this is the New Territories. Who's in charge here!"

Wan Shan's heart skipped a beat.

No wonder they say the old men of the New Territories are like local tyrants; they're really arrogant.

He smiled broadly and said, "Alright, it'll be up to Grandpa in three days!"

A magnificent fireworks display burst forth in the inky night sky, dazzling and colorful.

This fireworks display seemed to be asserting sovereignty, swaggering and showing off.

It's not just about welcoming Wanshan, but also a declaration, letting the villagers of Weicun understand who they should listen to!

After Wan Shan left, Lu Jinqiang and several other brothers surrounded Lu Hantao, standing silently beside him.

Lu Hantao's feigned smile vanished, and his face immediately fell, turning pale.

Lu Yongyuan acquired land and property, colluded with outsiders, established Genesis Properties, and built Dingwu Building. This was going against his grandfather.

It's also a slap in the face to him.

It has been a long time since anyone has dared to defy him so brazenly.

In the New Territories, it was always him, the grandfather, who made the decisions; whatever he said went.

Lu Yongyuan, that good-for-nothing, thought he had latched onto Chen Shixian's golden thigh and had a few bodyguards around him, so he forgot who he was!

“Ah Qiang, once you have a few coins in your pocket, you forget your roots and traditions, forget where you are and whose blood flows in your veins.”

"Three days later, at the groundbreaking ceremony for Genesis Real Estate, I want it to become a burial ceremony."

"You understand, don't you?"

Lu Jinqiang's heart skipped a beat. His grandfather was plotting to kill him. After all, they were brothers who grew up together. He had secretly loved Lu Yongyuan's wife since childhood, but unfortunately, his beloved married Lu Yongyuan.

Although he coveted his brother's wife, he didn't do anything outrageous.

If Lu Yongyuan dies, his white moonlight will become a widow, which is something he doesn't want to see.

He felt a pang of pity.

He began to advise, "Grandpa, you are still a member of the Lu family, no matter what."

"Give him another chance, let's try to persuade him."

Lu Hantao snorted coldly, straightened his cuffs, and put on a stern face, exuding an air of authority: "It's hard to persuade a damned ghost with kind words. If persuasion had worked, things wouldn't be like this today."

"Grandpa is right!"

Before Lu Jinqiang could speak, Lu Yongfu immediately chimed in: "Lu Yongyuan is courting death, he has no one to blame but himself."

"We will take care of this."

Lu Jinqiang glared at Lu Yongfu and continued, "But Chen Shixian has a share in Chuangshi Real Estate."

"This person is not easy to talk to in the martial arts world."

"Solving Lu Yongyuan's problem does not mean solving Chuangshi Real Estate's problem."

Upon hearing this, Lu Hantao's expression hardened; he was very dissatisfied with Lu Jinqiang's excuse.

He said in a ruthless tone, "No matter how arrogant Chen Shixian is outside, he is still surnamed Chen, not Lu."

"Once he's in the walled village, he'll have to behave like a coward!"

"Three days later, the groundbreaking ceremony for Genesis Real Estate will let Chen Shixian know whose territory this is!"

"We will absolutely not allow an outsider like him to run rampant in this walled village!"

……

Half an hour later, Lu Jinqiang, Lu Yongfu, Lu Jianbo, Luo Yongjiu and several others gathered in a small house where they often met.

A multi-billion dollar project is about to be launched.

Everyone knew perfectly well that once the project started, each of them present would be a multi-millionaire.

At such a critical moment, killing Lu Yongyuan, getting involved in a murder, and going to jail is not worth it at all.

Everyone seemed to be loyal to each other, but in reality, they were all making excuses to shirk responsibility. After some back and forth, the task ultimately fell to the outsider, Law Wing-chau.

Luo Yong had an affair with Lu Hantao's daughter, Lu Yongyu, but his grandfather never approved of it.

After all, he was from a different family.

This time, I need to achieve something to show my grandfather and demonstrate my value so that I can hope to become his son-in-law.

Luo Yong, with a look of resignation, called Lu Yongyuan to invite him to meet.

Then he grabbed a bottle of strong liquor, drove off in a beat-up white car.

The Lu brothers' scheming and plotting, their various wicked intentions, were all displayed on the monitor.

"Tsk tsk, being brothers means having someone in your heart. If I kick you in the ditch, you'll call me 'sister-in-law' when I'm around, and 'treasure' when you're not. Being brothers means loyalty. We've sworn brotherhood and made vows. Today we're brothers, tomorrow we'll be buried together..."

Bursting Beads stared at the screen, humming and making up rhymes in Cantonese, complaining endlessly.

"Damn it, you're going to take the postgraduate entrance exam? You're so good at weaving, why don't you go weave baskets?"

As Chen Shixian dialed Lu Yongyuan's phone number, he rolled his eyes at Baozhu.

Although this guy was making silly, whiny noises, he really captured the essence of the underworld.

Police batons shattered brotherhood, and confessions filled with the names of his brothers.

You and your brother are of one heart; your brother will help you with your Achilles tendon.

You say brothers are all one family, I laugh at how naive you are.

They'd go to great lengths for their brothers, but would betray them for personal gain.

Such things happen all the time in the martial arts world.

The Lu brothers were only brothers in name; in reality, they were a disorganized bunch.

If he really valued brotherhood so much, why would Lu Jianbo sleep with his sister-in-law?

Chen Shixian muttered a couple of complaints to himself, and Lu Yongyuan answered the phone.

As soon as the call connected, Lu Yongyuan told him about Luo Yongjiu's invitation to meet him on Qiangshan Road.

"Now that the stage is set up, we can't just sit and watch the show. We need to prepare a surprise for them."

After listening, Chen Shixian smiled slightly at the phone.

……

The night grew deeper and deeper, like a thick black silk ribbon, enveloping the entire Qiangshan Road.

Located on Lantau Island, the road is very narrow with many bends and steep inclines and declines.

Due to the terrain, there are also dangerous terrain features such as cliffs in the surrounding area.

Therefore, many motorcycle enthusiasts and racing fans come here to race.

Back when the Lu brothers were still young and carefree, they were no different from other teenagers, always looking for thrills and riding motorcycles together at night along the Qiangshan Road.

This place is filled with their youthful and passionate memories.

It is also filled with old feelings.

It's the old place that belongs to the Lu brothers.

But now, things have changed, and this place has become the hellish battlefield that Luo Yong chose.

Choosing to meet in such a dangerous place, under the guise of nostalgia, is quite reasonable.

Furthermore, this road is secluded, has complex road conditions, lacks surveillance, is far from populated areas, and is frequently involved in accidents.

If Luo Yong 'accidentally' or 'mistakenly' kills Lu Yongyuan, it would perfectly create a crime scene for escaping risk.

Lawyers can certainly use this to their advantage and justify the murder.

"Boom boom boom!"

The vehicle's engine roared.

Luo Yong gripped the steering wheel with both hands, his dark face blending into the night, flickering in and out under the streetlights.

Sweat beaded on his forehead; he was extremely tense, his heart pounding wildly.

“It’s alright. As long as I kill Lu Yongyuan, the top lawyer will defend me. Drunk driving will only get me five years in prison at most. Just five years is enough to get Grandpa’s approval.”

"I can!"

Luo Yong pressed the accelerator hard and drove the car very fast.

The mountain road is winding and has many turns, and vehicles constantly drift at each intersection, making a screeching sound.

In the passenger seat, the phone kept ringing, nonstop and very urgently.

Without even guessing, Luo Yong knew that the person making the call must be Lu Yongyu.

But for a penniless outsider like him to become the son-in-law of the Lu family, he had no choice but to take a gamble.

Let Grandpa know that he's not so useless.

A ruthless glint flashed in Luo Yongjiu's eyes. He picked up the bottle of strong liquor from the passenger seat and bit it open with his teeth.

After taking two big gulps.

"Crash!"

The remaining half-bottle of wine was poured over his head.

He was instantly filled with a strong smell of alcohol.

Not far away, Lu Yongyuan's white sedan could already be seen.

Lu Yongyuan was leaning against the car door, his hair was ruffled by the mountain wind, and his face was not clearly visible.

After confirming the license plate and the car, Luo Yong also confirmed that Lu Yongyuan was wearing the same white striped T-shirt that was commonly seen.

"Brother Yuan, don't blame me!"

"Blame it on you for blocking Grandpa's way!"

Luo Yong gritted his teeth and, without hesitation, floored the accelerator. The car shot out like a cannonball, hurtling towards Lu Yongyuan's car.

"boom!"

A deafening roar, the sound of metal colliding, shattered the silence and echoed throughout the mountain path.

Luo Yongjiu's head slammed heavily against the steering wheel, and warm blood flowed down his brow bone into his eyes, blurring his vision.

The immense impact caused the car to flip over, rolling twice on the ground and sparking before finally coming to a stop.

Both vehicles simultaneously dropped equipment, which shattered and scattered all over the ground.

Confusion, drowsiness, tinnitus, pain...

Upon landing, a multitude of sensations rushed towards Luo Yongjiu at once. He shook his dizzy head and struggled to climb out of the deformed driver's cab.

Now, he has only one thought in mind.

I just want to confirm whether Lu Yongyuan is dead.

In the instant the vehicle collided, he saw the figure leaning against the car door fall high into the air and land heavily on the ground.

Torn apart.

Can a person be split into such pieces?
Luo Yong was puzzled, having just climbed out halfway.

"Tread, step, step..."

One footstep after another approached, stimulating his eardrums and making him somewhat dazed.

Where did those footsteps come from?

Just as he was questioning the meaning of life, several pairs of leather shoes appeared in front of him.

He slowly raised his head and looked up along the leather shoes.

Luo Yong felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave, and his whole body trembled instantly.

"Lu Yongyuan, you, you're not dead!"

Luo Yong stared blankly at Lu Yongyuan, who was completely unharmed.

How can it be?

Just now, it was clearly already torn to pieces!

An illusion must be an illusion.

With his blood-stained hands, Luo Yong patted his head hard, and then took a closer look.

The smiling faces of Lu Yongyuan and Chen Shixian, along with the others, loomed larger and larger before him, growing increasingly unsettling.

His astonished gaze swept around him.

Only then did they realize that what lay scattered on the ground was not a corpse, but a mannequin dressed in Lu Yongyuan's clothes!

be cheated!
(Photo: The Lu brothers and Wan Shan!)

(End of this chapter)