The world begins with Hong Kong movies

Chapter 360 If they can come, why can't we fight our way through?

"The Triads are nothing!"

"Exactly! It's one thing to act like a kingpin in your own territory, but to come to Hong Kong and swagger around like that, who gave them the guts?"

"Li Xin did a good job. We can't give those guys a friendly look!"

"What a joke! Trying to act like a big shot in front of a celebrity under a martial arts actor's tutelage? Doesn't he even know if he's qualified?"

"It seems they've had it too easy in Taiwan and think Hong Kong is a place they can manipulate at will!"

"Martial arts student, just tell us what you need. If it's about the Triads, we and Lian Sheng are ready to help!"

"Tung Sing is fine too, our Hong Kong gangs haven't climbed up to anyone before!"

The leading figures who attended the gathering at the restaurant with integrity all spoke up to express their views.

This is a golden opportunity to curry favor with Wu Feng; only a fool would miss it.

As for the Triad's powerful strength, so what?

The combined strength of so many top leaders and leaders here represents almost all the first-class triads in Hong Kong Island, yet they can't defeat a single Triad.

Wu Feng saw this and was in a pretty good mood.

In my past life, I read a Hong Kong entertainment novel that belittled Hong Kong gangs to nothing while praising the strength of Taiwanese gangs.

The reason is simple: Hong Kong gangs deal with knives and clubs, while Taiwanese gangs deal with firearms; there's simply no comparison.

The reader gets the impression that Hong Kong's triads are easily defeated.

If it's really that useless, how could Hong Kong Island still serve as an arms transit hub?

Even in normal times, robberies have happened quite often.

How did Lee Hyeon-jeong's agent die?

Where did those big circle boys get their submachine guns?

If Hong Kong's triads are really that bad, why don't those powerful, cross-border gangsters directly target the triad leaders?

If planned properly, it's much safer than robbing a gold shop or a watch shop.

Some things really shouldn't be investigated too deeply!

Furthermore, the wealth gap in Hong Kong is probably even more pronounced than in Taiwan.

Among the lowest-level thugs in the triads, there are far too many who are willing to risk their lives as long as there is money to be made, because they have no other way to make money.

As one of the Four Asian Tigers, Taiwan's economy has taken off.

After all, the region has a large area and a large population, and it is currently in a period of rapid economic growth.

At that time, Taiwanese people had plenty of money in their pockets.

Putting aside other things, a dentist who runs a dental clinic can earn NT$300,000 a month!
What is this concept?
That's equivalent to about 80,000 Hong Kong dollars, and that's just one month's income!
Even the lowest-ranking thugs in the triads have significantly more money in their pockets than their counterparts on Hong Kong Island—it's that exaggerated.

After all, Taiwan's manufacturing and high-tech enterprises are not like those in Hong Kong, which have almost all collapsed; on the contrary, they have developed quite well.

In short, ordinary people in Taiwan during this period were wealthier than ordinary people in Hong Kong.

Under such circumstances, there aren't many people willing to risk their lives.

In fact, the Young and Dangerous movies already illustrate this point quite well.

Lei Gong was running for councilor when he got into a physical fight with his opponent in public.

This guy couldn't swallow this insult, so he immediately issued a bounty on his head within the gang.

Any member of the gang who eliminates their opponent in an election will directly become the leader of the Viper Hall, a meteoric rise for ordinary gang members.

But in the end, the opportunity was seized by Chicken, who ran to Taiwan to seek refuge with his cousin.

Are pheasants very strong?
fart!
He's a seasoned womanizer at such a young age, and not some exceptionally gifted hunky man; even with a great physique, he can't afford to waste his time. At least within Chan Ho-nam's group, no one can really judge Chicken's street fighting abilities.

He's definitely not as good as Chan Ho-nam and Tai Tin Yee, and it's hard to say whether he can beat Chow Pi.

After all, Chaopi was a truly ruthless person, having survived being surrounded and killed.

As a result, Chicken thrived in the Triads.

Mainly, it's thanks to his remarkable ability to take action.

However, his ability to take action is quite ordinary among the lowest-level gangsters in Hong Kong.

Well, there are too many scoundrels at the bottom of the triads in Hong Kong Island, and the competition is too fierce.

Even if you gain the appreciation of a big shot, you still have to work incredibly hard to seize the opportunity.

Take Chan Ho-nam as an example again. Boss B thought highly of him and even treated him like a son.

However, if Chan Ho-nam wants to successfully establish himself in his new position, he still needs to make enough contributions. Killing Ba Bi would be a good opportunity to demonstrate his abilities.

All I'm trying to say is that lower- and middle-level members of Hong Kong's triads are more willing to work themselves to the bone than members of Taiwanese triads.

Otherwise, the underground order on Hong Kong Island would have been controlled by Taiwanese triads long ago.

When it comes to ruthlessness, that water tycoon from Australia is definitely no less ruthless.

He had plenty of manpower, guns, and money, and even controlled the underground order in Macau for a time, but he never extended his reach to Hong Kong Island.

"My idea is actually very simple!"

After the leaders and bosses expressed their opinions, Wu Feng leisurely said, "If you are all confident, you might as well send someone to Taiwan to plant your flag!"

These words startled the top leaders present.

Even Jiang Tiansheng, who hadn't said much, had a slight change in his previously calm expression.

They really never thought of sending people to plant a flag in Taiwan!

The main problem is that the gangs in Taiwan are just too powerful.

"Wu Sheng, how could you have such thoughts?"

There was a moment of silence in the private room, before Dongxing Camel broke the awkward silence by speaking up: "Trying to plant your flag in Taiwan won't be easy!"

"But I don't think it's difficult at all!"

Wu Feng chuckled and said, "The reason you find it difficult is mainly because after planting your flag, you have to fight for territory, and the resistance and difficulty are a bit too great!"

The leaders present all nodded in agreement, indicating that this was exactly what they meant.

What is meant by "local bully"?

Taiwanese gangs, those are the real local bullies!
Because of the transport captain, the relationship between the Taiwanese government and gangs is quite complicated.

For outside gangs to break in, they not only have to face the backlash from the gangs themselves, but also the suppression from the government.

To put it bluntly, it means dealing with both the legitimate and illegitimate sides simultaneously.

Even the top-tier triads on Hong Kong Island couldn't withstand such pressure.

The main reason is that the cost might be considerable, but the benefits might not be commensurate, so naturally no organization is willing to take the risk.

Once the fight for territory begins, it's easy to get embroiled in prolonged disputes, which can be incredibly expensive and no gang can withstand the pressure.

Of course, if planting the flag is successful, the benefits will be enormous.

Taiwan was in a period of rapid economic development at that time, and the entertainment industry and nightclubs were quite developed. Most importantly, the triads had other sources of income, making it much easier to make a living than in Hong Kong Island.

In industries that are virtually inaccessible on Hong Kong Island, there are opportunities to get involved in Taiwan. Which Hong Kong triad boss wouldn't be envious?
(End of this chapter)