1982 Started from Hong Kong

Chapter 68: Big Circle Boy, Cheap Price, Good Skills

Su Long is one of the founders of Xinji.

Because of his excellent skills, he opened a boxing gym and recruited many disciples. In the past few years, he has trained many fighters in the underworld, so he is known as the chief instructor of the underworld.

Speaking of his most famous apprentice, it should be Zhou Xingchi, who later became the fourth generation comedy king of Hong Kong.

Talking about his most capable disciple, it would be one of the five tigers of the Sun Kee Club at that time, the Tiger of Tsim Sha Tsui East, Huang Jun, also known by the nickname Axe Jun.

The two brothers, one in the underworld and the other in the entertainment industry, are both doing very well.

It is said that Axe Jun later died in a car accident. Stephen Chow also made a movie "Kung Fu" and let the husband of Huang Jun's daughter play the leader of the Axe Gang.

Of course, these were all news that Zhai Yuan had read in gossip newspapers before, and it was difficult to tell whether they were true or false.

But judging from the fact that the disciples he taught have all become famous in Hong Kong, Su Long is definitely a very capable person.

When Zhai Yuan brought Chen Jiale and Liang Zhichao to Yau Tsim District, Su Long's boxing gym was still open.

As I walked into the boxing gym, a muscular man came to greet me at the front desk.

The muscular man glanced at the three people, lingered on Liang Zhichao's panda eyes for a few seconds, and grinned.

"Handsome boy, come and learn boxing? The tuition fee is 3,600 yuan per year, and you will be trained by a professional master. I guarantee that no one will dare to bully you after you finish learning."

"I'm here to find Su Long."

Zhai Yuan didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.

The muscular man narrowed his eyes and glanced at him: "See Uncle Long? What can I do for you?"

"Now someone is causing trouble in my place. I throw money out and he helps me deal with the other party."

"Oh~ borrowing troops from the Jianghu, I understand."

The muscular man looked understanding and didn't ask any more questions: "I'll take you to see Uncle Long and you can talk to him."

Led by the muscular man, Zhai Yuan and the other two walked through the hall and went upstairs.

Su Long's boxing gym is divided into three floors. The first floor is where fitness equipment is placed. Those who exercise here are all white-collar workers who look gentle.

Zhai Yuan even saw someone in police uniform doing some simple stretching.

"It's not surprising. We run a legitimate business. Besides the police, even ICAC commissioners come to patronize us from time to time."

Seeing that he was a little surprised, the muscular man took the initiative to explain.

The second floor is much more exciting than the first floor.

As soon as I reached the stairs, I heard the sound of flesh hitting flesh. There were several boxing rings in the hall, and strong men were sparring with each other. The air was filled with the smell of male hormones.

"Besides Master Xiang Jiang, there are also masters invited by A-Tai who teach boxing here. The boxing gym will hold a gold belt competition at the end of each year. If you are interested, come and place a few bets then."

The muscular man then introduced.

After passing the boxing ring and about to go up to the third floor, Carlos Chan and Leung Chi Chiu were stopped.

"According to the rules, you are the boss, you can go up, but the people you bring with you cannot."

Zhai Yuan nodded and asked the two to stay on the second floor to watch others practice boxing, and went up to the third floor alone.

The environment on the third floor is different. It is a series of luxuriously decorated private rooms, a bit like a KTV style, but completely enclosed and without windows.

The door was closed, but one could faintly hear some inappropriate noises for children coming from inside.

"Being a boxer is hard, sometimes you need to relax, you know."

The muscular man winked at Zhai Yuan and led him through the corridor to the door of an office.

"Uncle Long, a boss wants to see you."

Knock on the door and enter the office.

Su Long was sitting behind a desk, writing and drawing on a ledger with his head down. There was an abacus next to him, and he was fiddling with the beads from time to time.

Hearing the sound of someone coming in, Su Long looked up.

This was the first time that Zhai Yuan met the man who was known as the chief instructor of the martial arts world.

He is about 40 years old, with a pair of inverted triangle eyes, a high hairline, and some graying hair on his temples.

He was wearing a loose training suit, so his figure could not be seen, but his finger joints were unusually thick and covered with a thick layer of calluses.

The muscular man quickly told Zhai Yuan the purpose of coming to the boxing gym.

Su Long looked at Zhai Yuan with a scrutinizing gaze and spoke with a smile.

His voice was hoarse, as if his vocal cords were injured: "Handsome boy, borrowing soldiers is very expensive. If you want to fight, the price will be even higher." "Tell me about it." Zhai Yuan pulled over a chair and sat down, crossed his legs, and ordered a cigarette.

"When you come to see me, what you want to borrow must be at least Red Stick level."

Su Long quoted a series of prices: "Red Stick 15,000 to 20,000. If you bring your men, each of them will get 200 for appearance, 500 for medicine if injured, 5,000 for burial expenses if killed. I guarantee you'll work hard, but not win."

"Is there any thug with a clean background? I don't want to get involved with gangs."

Zhai Yuan said: "Young people from places like Yuen Long in the New Territories, if you can find me a hundred or so of them, it would be fine if their skills are similar to those of the Red Sticks."

"Pick that star! Do you think you're buying vegetables at the market? There are hundreds of red sticks. Can I give you my seat?"

Su Long's eyes widened, almost thinking that Zhai Yuan was making fun of him.

After a pause, he continued, "Why don't you just tell me which one you want to play with? I'll give you a few packages to choose from."

"Lian Shunle, Deng Guangrong."

"Wow!" Su Long shouted exaggeratedly, "How dare you touch Liu Rongju's nephew?"

"Why, did you scare him?" Zhai Yuan asked with a raised eyebrow.

"I'm shocked he's not dead."

Su Long laughed and said, "He left his nephews in Hong Kong as scapegoats, and went to Ma Kio to clean the shoes of the rice boss. When he was in charge of Lian Shun Le, it was just a small fry. Now it has been replaced by a young man. I heard that he is determined to clean up his name. The gang's thugs are even worse than before."

The coach of Xinji speaks in a firm manner.

"Ajun." Su Long spoke again, looking at Zhai Yuan and said, "If you can come up with five million, I'll have Ajun bring a horse from Tsim Sha Tsui East to buy up all the territories of Lian Shun Le, and I guarantee you'll win."

The one Ajun is talking about is Axe Jun, one of the Five Tigers of Xinji and currently the most powerful man in the world.

"I don't want to be associated with the society."

Zhai Yuan repeated, righteously: "I am a serious businessman."

With six video halls now, it would take about a year to earn five million yuan. If we borrow money from the bank, we may be able to raise the money.

But the crux of the matter is:

First, borrowing troops is like driving a tiger to devour a wolf. If the wolf is killed, what if the tiger turns around and bites people?
Secondly, five million is too damn expensive. If you give this money to Ho Chi-long, you can ask his boss, the legislator, to expose Lian Shun Le on TV.

Third, being involved in organized crime is too dangerous, in every sense of the word.

Zhai Yuan suddenly felt that Wang Jiawei was still the most capable.

The movie "Ashes of Time" lost money, which made Deng Guangrong so angry that he had a heart attack.

This is called fighting without bloodshed.

"Handsome boy, I want to borrow soldiers, but I don't want to get involved in the shit. What can you teach me?"

Su Long asked, staring at Zhai Yuan with dissatisfaction in his tone.

"Okay, then I'll teach you how to do it."

Zhai Yuan blew out a cloud of smoke and spoke directly: "I will set up a security company. You help me select people. The security captain must be at the Red Stick level, but cannot have a social organization background. The team members don't matter. They are outsourced personnel. What they do has nothing to do with my company. I will pay the security captains and they will get a monthly salary. If they need to do something, I will give them extra bonuses. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Picking that star, what's the difference between what you do and establishing a new name?" Su Long looked at him in a daze.

"The difference is that I can apply for a business license from the Hong Kong government, but I can't get a license for the initials."

Zhai Yuan answered straightforwardly: "If you can handle it, I will pay you 20,000 yuan for each captain you introduce to me, and I will still hire outsourced personnel from you. Do you consider it?"

Su Long fell silent.

In theory, Zhai Yuan's approach is equivalent to severing ties with the society, but how easy is it to find a few Red Stick-level thugs who have no underworld background?

For example, a martial arts talent like Axe Jun has already been booked in advance before he graduates from the boxing gym.

Follow you to be a security captain with a monthly salary? Insane!
"Why, the head coach of Jianghu can't find anyone?" Zhai Yuan frowned and asked when he saw that he was silent.

"You said I'm the chief coach of Jianghu. Of course, the chief coach of Jianghu can only teach Jianghu people."

After some thought, Su Long felt that the deal could not be concluded.

He stood up and prepared to see the guest off, but suddenly, as if he had thought of something, he looked at Zhai Yuan intently.

Under Zhai Yuan's surprised eyes, a strange smile appeared on Su Long's face.

He slowly said, "Big Circle Boy, the price is cheap, the skills are good, and most importantly, there is no underworld background, do you want one?"

(End of this chapter)