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Chapter 396 This must be an illusion! (Seeking monthly votes)
Recently, many strange and unusual things have appeared on the small ferries traveling from the mainland to Hong Kong Island, leaving the patrolling marine police on Hong Kong Island completely bewildered.

What kind of vegetables and fruits are these? They even have live pigs, cattle, and sheep!

"Big D, what's going on between you guys and Lian Sheng?"

The head of the marine police patrol, while directing his men to inspect the cargo on the small boat, jokingly said to the head of the Tsuen Wan branch of the He Lian Sheng gang, "A branch leader like you is actually out here selling live pigs?"

"Crazy!"

Big D pointed at a large, fat pig without any politeness and sneered, "Do you know how much pork costs per pound in Hong Kong right now?"

"It ranges from eighteen to twenty-five Hong Kong dollars!"

"This pig must weigh at least 150 pounds!"

"Even at the lowest price, that's HK$2,700. Add in the other parts and internal organs, and it'll probably be around HK$3,300 per head!"

"Do you know how much a pound of meat costs in mainland China? It's about two RMB, which is roughly one and a half Hong Kong dollars. How much is the price difference?"

"What's wrong with me selling live pigs? It's more profitable than selling pills, and there's almost no risk!"

After saying that, he took out HK$30,000 and stuffed it directly into the head of the marine police's pocket, saying in an annoyed tone, "Don't worry, there's nothing illegal going on. Just doing me a favor!"

"Transporting these big, fat pigs is great in every way, except the smell is a bit unpleasant, and it gets worse the longer they're left!"

Just then, a foul smell of pig manure wafted over, almost knocking the head of the marine police unconscious. The other marine police officers held their breath, afraid to breathe. No one wanted to go deep into the cabin during the inspection, as it would be even more disgusting if they accidentally stepped in pig manure.

"Alright, alright, brothers, let's call it a day!"

Not wanting to incur public wrath, the head of the marine police had no choice but to leave hastily.

"Damn it, if I'd known being a marine police officer was this lucrative, I should have taken the police exam back then. The profits from ten fat pigs are gone just like that!"

Big D's henchman, Longhair, cursed and swore at the departing water police boat.

"Alright, alright, get away from me!"

Big D waved his hand dismissively, took a few steps back, and said irritably, "I didn't know your long hair smelled so bad, like pig manure!"

Longhair froze on the spot, as if struck by lightning, completely disoriented, as if he had suffered a major blow.

Big D didn't care what his top lieutenant's reaction was; he felt the deal was still worthwhile.

At least there's little risk, and the profits aren't low!
That alone made him quite satisfied.

The more than one hundred fat pigs brought back this time are probably not even enough to fill the Tsuen Wan wet market; this is just the beginning.

Next, the head of the marine police, along with his men, encountered members of Hong Kong Island triads transporting fresh fruit and vegetables by sea.

He felt as if all the members of the gang who traveled by water had reformed, but that must be his imagination!

Of course, he would never admit that the chestnuts and red dates he casually took from the cabin tasted really good when he made soup at home.

There are also fresh eggplants and carrots, which would taste great as a home-style dish, but there aren't enough of them.

One day, the naval police boat encountered a ship carrying valuable old furniture, and everyone on board became excited.

However, the head of the water house responsible for the transportation produced various certificates and documents issued in mainland China. All of these items were purchased by the water house through legitimate procedures.

This put the head of the marine police in a difficult position. He could only accept a bribe of HK$50,000 before leaving with his men, feeling dejected. In short, for a long time afterward, the marine police on Hong Kong Island witnessed firsthand the various supplies transported from the mainland by sea.

There are some things they have never even seen before.

At the same time, the wet markets and fruit stalls in various parts of Hong Kong Island that are controlled by community groups have gradually started to sell more products from the mainland.

Pork, beef, mutton, and even donkey and venison are available.

Freshwater fish and shrimp, as well as other aquatic products, are also popular on Hong Kong Island. Their light flavors suit the locals' eating habits.

There are also fresh and dried vegetables from the mainland, as well as various kinds of pickles from different regions, and the surrounding residents have responded very well.

Fruits, dried fruits, and all kinds of fruit products from the mainland are selling very well, at least as well as tropical fruits from Southeast Asian countries.

Even liquor brands like Fenjiu, Wuliangye, and Moutai have achieved considerable sales.

Then there are all sorts of small handicrafts and toys, especially bamboo and straw woven items, which are particularly popular with children.

The organization made a fortune from this, and also found a stable source of income that can be sustained for a long time.

Those who are truly hurt are the foreign trade merchants who specialize in selling various kinds of rice, flour, cooking oil, fruits, and vegetables from Southeast Asia and the South Seas.

The beneficiaries are the residents of Hong Kong Island who are at the very bottom of society.

However, it has little impact on the Li family and the supermarket group they run.

Of course, this immediately made the wet markets and fruit stalls all over Hong Kong Island highly sought after.

The production and sales are integrated, and the income can be quite substantial.

The vegetable markets and fruit stalls controlled by second- or even third-rate gangs are coveted by powerful figures from first-rate gangs.

On the other hand, top-tier gangs rarely experience turmoil or horse-splitting incidents when fighting for territory unless there is a major internal upheaval.

After all, they're currently making a fortune in Russia under Wu Feng's coordination, so there's really no need for them to cause trouble in Hong Kong.

In today's Hong Kong underworld, any ambitious individual, as long as they aren't so stubborn as to deliberately go against their own boss, will generally find a way out.

The outside world is so vast; as long as they are truly capable, it doesn't matter if they establish a new church outside.

In this regard, Hung Hing is undoubtedly the best.

Hung Hing Tong in Bangkok, Siam, has quickly become a wholesale distribution center for fast-moving consumer goods from mainland China in Siam.

They made a fortune simply by collecting rent and management fees.

The situation is similar in Taiwan. The most important products are VCD players and BBK learning machines, which are extremely popular there.

It is said that the number of orders every day is increasing.

If Hung Hing didn't have any branches there, it would take an unknown amount of time and effort to get these two electronic products made in mainland China into the Taiwanese market.
Some things, before they happen, leave people with little concept of them and no idea what the impact will be.

But once changes occur, people can always see some clues and patterns.

Clearly, the senior leaders of Hong Kong's triads have seen the huge benefits, so they naturally won't restrict their powerful subordinates from taking the lead and will give them the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

(End of this chapter)