Hong Kong General: Rebirth of Rage, Rising from Prison

Chapter 246 Bursting Beads: Let's reveal some private information about Grandpa Lu and open everyone's eyes!
"Hehe, Chen Shixian, you're not joking with everyone, are you? A recording of unknown origin, even if submitted to the court, might not be accepted. Who are you trying to fool?"

After being stunned for a good ten seconds, Lu Hantao snorted coldly and gave Chen Shixian a dry laugh.

"It must be said that Grandpa Lu's eloquence is first-rate. With solid evidence, he can say that the source is unknown with just a few words."

Chen Shixian smiled and said, "That's right, I also think that a recording doesn't prove anything."

"However, I have a video recording here."

"It can be handed over to the police to assist in the investigation."

At this point, Chen Shixian completely disregarded the lives of Lu Hantao and Lu Jinqiang, and directly took out a videotape, shouting to Liao Zhizong not far away: "Liao sir, have you had enough of the show?"

"With witnesses and physical evidence, the evidence is conclusive. Why not arrest the suspect?"

Liao Zhizong frowned deeply when he was named.

Hard to do!
Now, should we go or not?
As a result, the pressure of the conflict in the village has suddenly shifted to the police. If they take a hard line, they may accidentally escalate the conflict and cause bloodshed.

When the time comes, it won't be Huang Zhicheng and Ma Jun who get hung up by the foreigners, but him.

If they don't take action, what are they doing? As police officers, with the suspect right in front of them, if they don't do anything, they're just decorations.

How are we going to control the situation later?

"Ma Jun, pull them out!"

Liao Zhizong pondered for a moment, then ordered the people to be pulled in.

If the police forget their duty and turn a blind eye to suspects, then Chen Shixian's personal lawyer, Ou Yongen, will likely have something to say.

The media will likely have something to say, especially Chen Shixian's girlfriend, Le Huizhen, who is known for her sharp tongue.

Public opinion is hard to resist.

Ma Jun nodded to Liao Zhizong, led a group of men through the crowd, and prepared to go forward and pull people away.

"Let's see who dares to touch anyone from the Lu family!"

Lu Hantao's face hardened, and he blocked the way with his ebony cane, which made a loud thud.

Now that Lu Jinqiang is the only pawn left, we naturally have to protect him.

Moreover, having the police take him away is tantamount to admitting that he ordered the murder of Lu Yongyuan.

What do the villagers think of him?

Wouldn't he lose face as an old man?

Even if the villagers have doubts, they will still support the police in recruiting people as long as he, the old man, does not allow it.

Sure enough, the villagers immediately surrounded them, eyeing them menacingly.

They surrounded Ma Jun and his men.

"Grandpa Lu, Lu Jinqiang is suspected of murder. We need to take him back for questioning. Please cooperate and do not obstruct official business!"

Ma Jun's face was tense.

Thanks to Chen Shixian, the first time they were besieged was at Wang Baotuo's place, and the second time they were besieged at Weicun.

The scale of the event grew larger with each iteration.

This job is getting harder and harder to do!
This guy's getting more and more ferocious!

"Sir, your Royal Police's methods are useless in our Luk Clan Village!"

"The Hong Kong British legal system is just a piece of waste paper; you wouldn't even want to use it to wipe your butt!"

Lu Hantao's imposing aura surged, and he loudly proclaimed, "Lu Jinqiang is a descendant of the Lu family. If he makes a mistake, he should kneel in the ancestral hall, repent before our ancestors, and be punished according to family rules!"

"I don't recognize you!"

"The Lu family's children are ruled by the Lu family!"

Chen Shixian chuckled repeatedly. Lu Hantao, that old fox, still refused to admit the facts even when they were right in front of him.

They deliberately muddied the waters, hoping to temporarily bury the matter by resisting the police.

Chen Shixian wasn't about to let Lu Hantao off the hook. He said disdainfully, "Grandpa, you're old and senile. You can't even tell right from wrong?"

"Does that mean only those who can share the same pee as you are descendants of the Lu family, and those who can't are excluded?"

"You protect Lu Jinqiang when he helps you, using clan rules to defy the law."

"So landing means you're destined to die forever?"
"So, anyone who gets in your way deserves to die, no matter who they are, including members of the Lu clan."

"Then who do you consider yourself, Grandpa Lu?"

Although Ma Jun was annoyed with Chen Shixian, he followed up by saying, "Grandpa Lu, the village is going to be developed. Now it's a new era, and everyone talks about democracy and the rule of law. The village should also keep up with the times."

“Lu Jinqiang committed a crime, and you, as the head of the household, have protected this criminal. I have reason to suspect that you are an accomplice!”

Chen Shixian and Ma Jun worked together in unison.

The villagers began to whisper among themselves.

Grandpa was indeed an authority in the walled village, but that didn't mean he could disregard human life.

People aren't completely unreasonable.

I listened to the recording just now.

Lu Jinqiang said in person that Uncle Tao gave them one million yuan to handle Lu Yongyuan.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, everyone understood what it meant.

"Grandpa, Lu Jinqiang is a descendant of the Lu family, and Lu Yongyuan is someone we've all watched grow up. We can't favor one over the other!"

"Yes, why don't we let Ah Qiang go with the police? True gold fears no fire; he hasn't committed a crime, and the police won't wrong him!"

"Yes, we can't let A-Yuan's heart be broken!"

"Besides, if it's true, Lu Jinqiang is currently only guilty of attempted murder, so Lu Yongyuan is still alive. If it had succeeded, he would be dead now, which would be terrifying."

……

The villagers chimed in with their own opinions, which were fairly fair, but Lu Hantao's brows furrowed even more deeply.

These villagers are his weapons; once their trust crumbles, he, as an old man, will lose all his authority.

"Jin Qiang, tell the truth, otherwise even Grandpa can't save you."

Lu Hantao whispered something to Lu Jinqiang.

It's difficult to protect Lu Jinqiang now, so it's better to cut our losses and figure out a solution later.

Lu Jinqiang's expression shifted, his eyes revealing deep thought.

It seems Lu Hantao is trying to distance himself from the situation.

This is also a threat.

Chen Shixian has solid evidence, including both audio and video recordings; he can't escape now.

Lu Yongfu and his brothers, including Lu Jianbo, were also completely wiped out; some went in, and others died. He had no backup left.

If he offends Grandpa again and drags him down with him, then there will really be no one to bail him out.

We must save Grandpa; otherwise, he won't have a tomorrow.

“Inspector Ma, the whole thing I did was to instigate Luo Yongjiu to murder Lu Yongyuan.”

"Grandpa only gave me one million and asked me to persuade Lu Yongyuan to prioritize the overall situation and the interests of our clan and elders."

“We’ve tried to persuade him many times, and everyone has seen it, but Lu Yongyuan is still selfish and willful.”

"We had no other choice but to resort to this tactic."

Lu Jinqiang took full responsibility, blaming all the mistakes on himself, while also trying to exonerate Lu Hantao.

The villagers were completely baffled when they heard this.

Could there be something more to this than meets the eye?
Seeing this, Lu Hantao took the loudspeaker from Lu Jinqiang, faced the villagers, and looked sincere.

"Fellow clansmen, we are all family here. I don't want to ruin things and embarrass A-Yuan."

"Now, I'll speak frankly and openly."

“Every year, our village adds new members, records the family genealogy, and allocates land and manpower to the male members. Now that the village has been developed, people can sell their manpower and land to settle down in the city. Why is that?”

"It's because we have our own rights to the land, and we have our own land!"

Where did these come from?

"It was I, the grandfather of the Lu family, who led the entire Lu family, risking everything to fight for it."

"It's because our Lu family is united and stands together against external forces!"

Lu Hantao spoke with great passion.

Chen Shixian almost laughed when he heard this.

It seems that being a grandfather is no different from being a pyramid scheme leader.

You need to know how to brainwash people, how to create a persona, and how to stir up emotions.

If this were in a future era, on Douyin (TikTok), with that kind of eloquence, Grandpa could definitely become a million-follower influencer with a huge following of die-hard fans.

Lu Hantao spoke with great emotion, continuing, "Our village is in a remote and impoverished area. We've been poor for generations, and people have called us country bumpkins and disdain us for being just peasants."

"Harvesting vegetables, doing manual labor, and smiling obsequiously—the little money you earn isn't even enough for city dwellers to go to the arcade for a couple of rounds."

"The meager monthly wage can't even cover someone else's purchase of a new shirt."

"Staying tied to a small plot of land, toiling in the fields from dawn till dusk, there's no future in that life!"

After a pause, Lu Hantao continued, "Finally, American investors have taken a liking to this auspicious place and sent Mr. Wanshan to develop the walled village."

"Such a great opportunity."

“People exchange their barren land and their land rights for money so they can buy houses in the city, hold their heads high, and change their fate.”

"However, Lu Yongyuan interfered, siding with Chen Shixian, and secretly took over people and land for his own selfish interests."

“If it’s just hoarding land and waiting for a better price, I have nothing to say. Everyone has their own selfish motives and wants to live a good life, which I can understand.” “But if they develop the land themselves and build new buildings, they are going against us and against everyone else!”

Lu Hantao spoke vehemently and loudly, rebuking them: "If we let them succeed..."

“American investors will withdraw from investing in walled villages.”

“If we surround the village, it will turn into a muddy mess again. Everyone’s land rights and property rights will not be able to be converted into cash, and we will still be country bumpkins.”

"Lu Yongyuan has betrayed his ancestors and forgotten his roots, trampling on everyone's interests, forcing Mr. Wanshan to withdraw his investment, and destroying the walled village!"

"They are the sinners who built the village!"

Lu Hantao is adept at using collective interests to manipulate villagers as pawns.

His words immediately aroused the villagers, who were furious. They all looked at Lu Yongyuan and Chen Shixian as if they wanted to devour them.

The weapons in their hands clanged loudly.

After some encouragement, the villagers no longer cared about Lu Jinqiang's plot to murder Lu Yongyuan.

Everyone has the mentality of "better to die than to die myself."

When their own interests were at stake, they instantly turned against Lu Yongyuan and Chen Shixian, treating them as enemies.

“In the New Territories, in the walled villages, people have always listened to their grandfathers. I will only lead people to a path of survival, not a path of death.”

"Chen Shixian and Lu Yongyuan have cheated everyone and blocked everyone's path to wealth. They are making enemies of me, the Lu family's grandfather, and everyone else!"

"For the future of the walled village, my attitude is the same as when I fought for the right to have children: I will fight them to the end at all costs!"

Lu Hantao spat out his words, his expression resolute, and suddenly pulled his hand towards the crowd with overwhelming force.

The uncles and elders who supported Lu Hantao also joined in the commotion, shouting: "Lu Yongyuan is colluding with unscrupulous merchants and harming Weicun Village. Get out of Weicun Village!"

"Get out of the walled village!"

"Get out of the walled village!"

The villagers listened with tears in their eyes, displaying the momentum of a massive army. Overwhelmed with emotion, they surged forward like a vast, oppressive force.

Ma Jun and his men were caught between the two groups of people, being pushed and shoved until they were swaying from side to side, their faces turning green.

In this matchup, they found themselves sandwiched between two opposing sides.

And this conflict escalated.

On Chen Shixian's side, Big D, Jimmy, Nine-Dragon and his men, relying on their numerical advantage, held off the villagers, and each of them pulled out their weapons.

He banged on his weapon to intimidate the villagers.

These instruments, once struck, produced a thunderous roar that grew louder and louder. Initially chaotic, they gradually became orderly and uniform with the rhythm of the striking, creating an imposing and powerful display, resembling a vast army.

This scene shocked Liao Zhizong, Huang Zhicheng, and other police officers.

"Quick, quick, quick! Charge in and separate them!"

Liao Zhizong's scalp tingled; this was going to turn into a fight.

He quickly directed his men to grab riot shields, pepper spray, smoke grenades, guns, and other equipment, and rush forward to squeeze into the crowd, separating the two sides.

"call out!"

"boom!"

A firework went off at an inopportune moment, its sound particularly jarring and conspicuous in the open sky.

In an instant, it attracted everyone's attention, and the originally noisy and tense scene temporarily came to a halt.

"Boom boom boom!"

Chen Shixian took the drumsticks and struck the large drum on the side of the stage forcefully, drawing everyone's attention back to himself.

Big D was speechless. What kind of time is this to be putting on a show?

Why do you love to act so much?
They have so many tricks up their sleeves, and their moves are really flashy!

Aren't you afraid the villagers will go crazy and just shoot him with a burst of bullets, sending him down to sell salted duck eggs?
These villagers are now so excited they want to tear them apart alive.

"Cough cough!"

Chen Shixian cleared his throat, faced the villagers, and said slowly without changing his expression or skipping a beat: "Everyone, calm down a bit and listen to me."

"If you still want Genesis Real Estate to get out of the walled village after I finish speaking, then I'll leave myself. I don't need you to bring cannons or guns to bombard me!"

Two humorous remarks instantly eased the tense atmosphere.

They looked at each other, bewildered, unsure of what to do.

When Lu Hantao saw that the villagers hesitated, his heart sank, fearing that something else might go wrong.

Since Chen Shixian was able to obtain the recordings and videos of Lu Jinqiang and his brothers' conspiracy, he may also have more incriminating evidence against them.

Don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens.

If the same thing happened to him, his great-grandfather, then his authority would be completely lost, and who would listen to him then?
At that time, let alone controlling the villagers' sale of men and land.

No one even lights a cigarette for him anymore.

Today, we must incite the villagers to drive Chen Shixian and Lu Yongyuan out.

As for whether people will die in the chaos later, it's hard to say.

He wouldn't lay a hand on Chen Shixian in front of the police, leaving himself vulnerable, but there was no guarantee he wouldn't make a mistake in the chaos.

At that time, since there are so many people involved, Chen Shixian and Lu Yongyuan will die in vain.

Lu Hantao stepped forward, his tone aggressive and menacing as he shouted at his other uncles, "Dongjiang, what are you waiting for?!"

Dong Jiangbo was, of course, in cahoots with Lu Hantao, and naturally, his team of uncles and elders was indispensable in instigating the villagers.

He immediately raised his arm and addressed the villagers, saying, "In this village, Grandpa is the god, and his words are law. The interests of the Lu family cannot be violated!"

"Don't listen to this outsider's nonsense! Everyone, let's attack, flatten this place, and kick them out!"

The scene erupted into another uproar.

After a brief pause, the villagers swarmed forward again.

These villagers have lived in the walled village for generations and were taught from a young age to listen to their grandfathers.

It's like a conditioned reflex; you obey subconsciously.

Moreover, the scene was chaotic, and everyone was caught up in the excitement, with few able to remain rational.

It's like thugs fighting in the street. When they get carried away, they're like madmen. They don't know pain, and they don't know fear of death.

"Old folks, why are you in such a hurry? If you're not rushing to be reincarnated, are you afraid that something shameful will be exposed and the name 'Grandpa' will be ruined?"

"Are you afraid? Everyone knows that it's you, Grandpa, who's been embezzling the village's resources and taking food from everyone's bowl."

Chen Shixian stood steadily on the stage, microphone in hand, looking at Lu Hantao with a half-smile, and asked in return.

Rather than saying this stage was built for the groundbreaking ceremony, it would be more accurate to say it was a stage specifically built for Grandpa Lu.

The microphone and speakers are of the highest quality available.

Clear and loud.

Even if the scene is chaotic, everyone present can hear it clearly.

The alliance of United Construction, Genesis Real Estate, and Quanxing Group was also intended to form a human wall, preventing the villagers from easily pounce on them and end everything.

They also prevented the police from interfering or interrupting this process.

If their influence isn't strong enough, the police will definitely target them in order to maintain stability in the besieged village.

Chen Shixian's words echoed across the entire open space.

The villagers stopped again, calmed down, and looked puzzled.

Could there be some other hidden story behind this?
After the Lu Jinqiang incident, people's trust in Lu Hantao was greatly diminished.

Moreover, times have changed.

There was no ruthless person like Lu Yongfu on the scene who would directly fire a shot from behind, escalate the situation, and muddy the waters.

And it wasn't Lu Yongquan and his gang of lackeys who instigated it.

There was no Lu Jianbo leading his extended family of uncles, cousins, and nephews to cause trouble.

Lu Hantao's influence among the villagers was naturally affected.

Lu Hantao felt a pang of panic as he watched the villagers stop. It had been many years since he had felt this out of control.

He had a bad feeling.

Holding onto his cane with both hands, he shouted at Chen Shixian, "Stop trying to smear me!"

"I have been in this position for decades, devoting myself wholeheartedly to the village. I have lived up to the expectations of heaven and earth, and to my own conscience. I have never had any selfish motives!"

"I would never be like that scoundrel Lu Yongyuan, who colludes with outsiders like you to ruin the walled village, acting selfishly and for his own good!"

Lu Hantao spoke with great conviction and sincerity, as if it were the truth.

"Wow, Grandpa, TVB should really invite you to be an actor! But you need to relearn acting; this style is outdated, I'm tired of it!"

Chen Shixian shook his head, then said to Baozhu, "Baozhu, let's share some inside information about Grandpa Lu and give everyone a glimpse."

"okay!"

Bursting Beads immediately scurried off with a cassette tape, went backstage, and prepared to play it.

"boom!"

Lu Hantao got angry, snatched a gun from a villager next to him, and fired a shot into the sky.

"Do you think we'd let some outsider cause such chaos in our village?!"

"Do it!"

Grandpa gave the order.

(End of this chapter)