Hong Kong Island: From a small stall to a global supplier

Chapter 207: Tough Attitude: Brother One is Coerced
The headquarters is different from the police stations below. The interrogation rooms are much larger and the decoration is different from other places. It is not so depressing.

The table was triangular in shape with rounded corners to prevent damage from impact. Wang Yaotang, Jiang Zhizhen, and a senior inspector of Organized Crime and Triad Bureau sat opposite each other. A camera was hung on the diagonal wall. In another room, Han Yili, Kelvin, and several senior officials of the Criminal Division were watching the TV screen.

"Wang Yaotang, where were you around 10 pm yesterday?"

"I built the command center myself." Wang Yaotang said with a relaxed look as he crossed his legs.

Just as the senior inspector was about to continue questioning, Kelvin's voice rang out in the headset, and he immediately asked, "Why do we need to build a command center?"

"I think everyone knows how many community members there are in Hong Kong Island." Wang Yaotang looked up at the camera and said, "There is no law in Hong Kong that prohibits businessmen from maintaining the safety of their own business premises."

"How did you set up the command center?" Kelvin continued to convey the message.

Half an hour earlier, Han Yili, Kelvin and others looked at the records of Wang Yaotang in the Criminal Intelligence Bureau and the Criminal Records Bureau. In just one year, he rose from a low-level gangster to own more than 70 venues, and his influence extended from Tsim Sha Tsui to Jordan.

He was unremarkable more than a year ago, but suddenly rose to prominence. He made his gang members wear uniforms, use the "T-shaped batons" popular in North America, provide uniform training, and have uniform salary standards, and his gang members have gradually become regularized.

He has attracted more than a thousand people to show off their horses many times and won every time. His business has expanded rapidly. He is "suspected" that his gang is related to the killing of Xinhe Longtou. He is "suspected" that his gang is related to the killing of Mo Dingping, the leader of the Haojiang gang. He is "suspected" that he had a gun battle with people from Haojiang in Kowloon Park, killing many people. He is "suspected" that he is the mastermind behind the murder of 26 people in Jiujiang Street.

They are all suspicions, and there is no actual evidence to implicate him.

He himself concretized the vague concept of "erotic clothing" and created a new English word "erotic clothing", which is now accepted by the public. He founded the brand "Hongdou Clothing", which currently monopolizes the markets in Hong Kong Island and Macau, with annual revenue of over 2 million and profits and taxes of over million.

There is no more specific commercial record, after all, it is 'criminal' intelligence.

"Haha, you should be clear about this. These are people dug out from the police. I don't believe you have no connection at all." Wang Yaotang raised his hand.

“Why do you add angle steel doors and windows to entertainment venues?”

"Safety."

"Did you know in advance that the other party would send someone to mess things up?"

"Officer, my client refuses to answer. Your questions are very suggestive." Jiang Zhizhen raised his hand and said.

"Why don't I be the one asking, which of these commercial venues in Hong Kong is not harassed by gangsters? There is no need to consider safety and public security issues. I, a taxpayer, should be asking you police instead of you asking me, with so much investment every year, this is what you do!" Wang Yaotang asked coldly.

"Haha, Mr. Wang should be very familiar with the issue of society members. According to our information, Mr. Wang has been a member of the society and Shengyi for as long as 5 years." The senior inspector sneered.

"And then?" Wang Yaotang spread his hands.

"What then?" The police officer was a little confused.

"I'm asking you why I want to join the club?" Wang Yaotang put his right hand on the seat, leaned forward and asked with a half-smile, "Answer me."

"You..." The other party was a little at a loss for words. He had come into contact with countless gang members over the years in the Organized Crime and Triad Society, but this was the first time he was asked this kind of question.

The police have never received any relevant training on this kind of thing. Of course, everyone knows the reason, but he can't say it.

Wang Yaotang slapped the table and said, "Speak up! You are mute!"

"The British Hong Kong government has seriously underinvested in people's livelihood for many years and has never cared about how the people of Hong Kong Island live. There has never been a fiscal deficit. Do you need me to compare it with the UK, the US, Europe and other developed countries?"

"Everything will fool you, but numbers won't. Is it a glorious thing to have no fiscal deficit? You can fool the lower-class citizens, but you want to fool me with this!"

"The UK requires all British companies to pay taxes directly to the UK government. The seven major British financial groups, Jardine Matheson, Wheelock, Hutchison Whampoa, Swire, HSBC, Kadoorie and Inchcape, are deeply involved in finance, insurance, real estate, communications, transportation and other industries. All the money is sent back to the UK."

"Local people's livelihood is in a mess, there is no investment in public education, and the public security situation is chaotic. Do I need to continue?"

In another room, a group of British officials looked unhappy.

Han Yili turned his head and looked at the assistant director of the Criminal Division, "Are you sure this kid hasn't even finished elementary school?"

"I'm sure." Kabel looked a little hesitant, but still said, "However, I heard from the people below that this guy can speak multiple languages, and many of the products of that clothing company are designed by him."

Several senior officials looked at each other with disbelief in their eyes. Is this a fucking gangster?

When did the quality of gang members become so high?

If you have the ability to study, why don’t you go to university and join some clubs!
The masters have already provided a channel for capable people to rise and have recruited them into their own camp, but you are not following the usual path. Aren't you just causing trouble for the masters?

"Stop talking to me the same way you talk to people from other gangs. Get lost. Do you understand me?" Wang Yaotang pointed at the other person's nose and cursed, but his eyes were fixed on the camera.

"The establishment of a command center and the installation of angle steel doors and windows are all to deal with the current chaotic law and order situation in Hong Kong. Is there a problem?"

"Everyone in Hong Kong knows that the entertainment venue I run is completely legal and compliant. Any form of drugs and prohibited drugs are strictly prohibited in the venue. The police can conduct spot inspections, but they must have complete procedures. If they can't produce them and harass you at will, then we will see you in court!"

"More than 40 shops under my name were attacked, with losses of more than 2000 million yuan and many people injured. It took more than 15 minutes from the time I called the police to their arrival. Either the police give me an explanation or I seek help from social media."

"As for the car accident on Hankou Road, I am very sorry. I personally believe that the perpetrator was more likely frightened by the sudden appearance of hundreds of terrorists and tried to avoid them, which led to some bad consequences."

"As for your so-called suspicion, show us the evidence."

"Now, due to long-term harassment by gang members, it is difficult for the store to operate, and the Hong Kong Royal Police has been unable to effectively improve the business environment for a long time. I, Wang Yaotang, apply for a parade in accordance with the Hong Kong Public Security Ordinance. The date is seven days later, the duration is 4 hours, the location is Lockhart Road, and the number of people is 1000. Here are the application materials."

"We reserve the right to disclose this matter to the media."

"Now, do you have any questions?" Wang Yaotang asked loudly, supporting himself on the table with both hands.

The senior inspector of Organized Crime and Triad Society had an unpleasant look on his face, but did not dare to say a word.

In the next room, Han Yili took the intercom with a dark face and said, "Let him go."

5000 people showed off their horses, causing widespread chaos. Newspapers reported the incident extensively and the news spread throughout Southeast Asia. The police were already in a passive position.

It is a fact that dozens of his stores were smashed and his identity as a victim is beyond doubt. At least it can be seen from the relevant reports in newspapers that the media is more biased towards him.

Even if Wang Yaotang really has problems at this moment, once he starts making a fuss, the situation faced by the police will only get worse, so they can only take appeasement measures.

"No problem, you can leave." The senior inspector stood up.

Oh, this is you...

Wang Yaotang stood up, a faint smile appeared on his face, and reached out his hand.

The senior inspector was a little surprised and flattered. He stretched out his hand to shake hands with Wang Yaotang, and then walked the two of them downstairs.

Han Yili looked at Caber from the Criminal Department, "Do you have evidence to accuse him?"

"No, according to the information we have obtained, he personally beat someone up more than a year ago when he was still a rising star. After that, he sent his men to do things. He was not present in every major conflict, but commanded remotely through the command system."

"Were there any undercover agents sent?"

"According to regulations, the legal income earned by undercover police officers in the course of their duties is closely related to the undercover mission and must be handed in." Cabel spread his hands and said helplessly: "Wang Yaotang gave too much. Two of the current four undercovers have submitted their resignation applications..." What a damn resignation application!
Han Yili was speechless, "What's the situation with being an undercover agent?"

"One is Wang Yaotang's secretary, with an annual salary of one million, a car, a house, and comprehensive commercial insurance. There was a sentence in his resignation letter that I remember very clearly: 'Don't contact me in the future, I'm afraid the boss will misunderstand me.'" Cabel said with a twitching mouth.

"The other one was the general manager of the Express Hotel. Wang Yaotang reformed the silver sales business. I remember clearly one sentence in his resignation letter: I am so happy here that I don't want to work."

Han Yili was silent for a while, then asked, "Can't legal income belong to individuals?"

"This situation requires strict review and approval, which is almost impossible." Cabel whispered.

Okay, Han Yili nodded. They are all legal income. If one party gives more, there is no danger. If one party gives less, there is a big risk. Even a fool would know how to choose.

"What about selling silver legally?" Han Yili was puzzled.

"The prostitutes normally booked rooms in the hotel, and the hotel did not charge any extra fees. Ladybug arrived at the hotel and knocked on the door. If she saw something she liked, she would buy some small artworks from the prostitutes at a 'high price'. So there was no sex transaction, and simple sexual behavior was not illegal."

"I..." Han Yili squinted his eyes and looked at Kelvin, "Is it legal?"

Kelvin: “Should be, legal, right?”

“Why don’t other community organizations do the same?”

“Because I earn little.”

"Okay." Han Yili took a deep breath. "What about other aspects? Are his entertainment venues legal?"

“No illegal issues have been found so far.”

"What about the Triad problem?"

"According to the information we received, the entertainment venues under his name all signed outsourcing contracts with a human resources company called Yaoyang, which means that those people have no financial or employment relationship with him. The shareholders of Yaoyang are all elderly people with serious illnesses. The company's profits are very low, but they are enough to pay for their medical treatment." Cabel said, "So, even though we know that those people are his people, we can't determine this legally. Even if the crime of organizing a triad is proven, we can only arrest those seriously ill elderly people."

"Once they are caught, they will be sent to the hospital immediately, and the government will pay for their treatment."

Han Yili opened his mouth and said, "No, you want to tell me that gangs can also outsource?"

"I think so, sir."

"So how does he control these people and keep them loyal?"

“Salaries that exceed those of Hong Kong Island’s white-collar elites and comprehensive medical insurance.”

"Okay, I understand." Han Yili stood up, "Let the Public Relations Department communicate with the media as soon as possible, hold a press conference on this matter, and classify all the 'Lian Gong Le', 'Quan', 'Tong' and 'Dong' involved in the case as illegal organizations. Issue arrest warrants for all those involved in the case, prosecute the captured gang members, launch a 'sweep away black operations', and crack down on all entertainment venues. Let the media and the public know that our Royal Police will take severe measures against any triad activities!"

"Then...Wang Yaotang?"

Han Yili stopped and said, "The parade is not approved. Tell him not to go too far."

"I understand."

……

Two hours later, the police held a press conference and TVB broadcast the entire event live.

Han Yili personally stood on the stage and spoke, saying that what happened last night was that two major triad organizations had a fight over interests, and launched a comprehensive crackdown on the four illegal triad organizations involved in the case, namely Lian, Tong, Quan, and Dong, and launched a one-month comprehensive "anti-gang operation"...

At the same time, many people were paying attention to this press conference, especially people from major community groups in Hong Kong, including Prince Rong in Taiwan.

"No, am I seeing things right?" Chen Huimin turned to look at Gao Fei and Grey-headed Duck, "There's no God of Wealth Yao? Then who the hell did Darong beat? Was it a ghost?!"

"No, it seems that there is no God of Wealth Yao?" Gao Fei scratched his head, "It shouldn't be, why?"

"A car hit and killed a hundred people, and the police didn't say a damn word?" The Gray-headed Duck looked incredulous.

"Stop making noise, a reporter is asking questions." Chen Huimin said quickly.

"The police have not found the vehicle that caused the accident, and there is no evidence to show that it was a deliberate crash." Han Yili said seriously, "At present, the police's preliminary judgment is that the driver was overly frightened after seeing that he was surrounded by hundreds of armed gang members. Under a state of high mental tension, he made irrational actions in order to escape the scene."

"Fuck your irrationality!" The gray-headed duck grabbed the teacup and threw it at the TV.

In Wanwan, Prince Rong suddenly stood up from the sofa, looked at the TV in disbelief, and then flew into a rage. He rushed forward with two strides, fiercely pulled the TV out of the cabinet and threw it to the ground, kicking and stomping it madly, "Bullshit, bullshit, how much money did Wang Yaotang give you, how much money did you embezzle, you damned foreigners!"

Kowloon, Xiang family.

"This guy was bribed by the God of Wealth Yao? How dare he say such a thing!"

Lin.

"Does Cai Shen Yao have some dirty tricks on him?"

Strips.

Dabi Deng: His daughter got pregnant by God of Wealth Yao, right?

Water room.

Shenxianjin: Is this guy too drunk?
Shenghe...

And Shengyi...

The whole of Hong Kong, including Hei Zai Hua and others in Macau, were all in disbelief.

How did Cai Shenyao manage to make the police not mention a single word about his problem?

However, they soon lost interest in Wang Yaotang's problems.

All of Hong Kong, crack down on organized crime!
On that day, the police cancelled all holidays and all the uniformed police, PTU, serious crime squad, and Organized Crime and Triad Bureau who could be mobilized were mobilized. More than 4000 people began a massive sweep of all entertainment venues.

Horse stables, gambling stalls, drug dealers, loan sharks...

More than 1000 people were arrested in one night.

All the holding cells in the police stations are full!
More than 80 members of various gangs were arrested.

The leaders of the four major gangs, including some powerful insiders, were all summoned. They were not like Wang Yaotang, who went to the police station obediently even without an arrest warrant.

Everyone knows the reason. Everyone is cursing Prince Rong as a bastard, openly or secretly.

I don't have the ability to mess with 5000 people showing off their horses.

(End of this chapter)