Hong Kong Film Intelligence King

Chapter 198 Someone's up to something

Liang Kun, Wang Dao, and the others returned to the company, and the chubby boy nervously entered Wang Dao's office.

"Mr. Wang... is it convenient for you to talk?"

Wang Dao asked in bewilderment:
"What's your expression?"

The chubby boy panicked even more:
"I...that..."

Wang Dao made a cup of tea for the chubby boy and pushed it forward:
"Here, have some tea first."

The chubby boy quickly drank some tea to calm himself down.

The Way of the King:

What's making you so nervous?

"Is the new movie not going well?"

The chubby boy shook his head vigorously:
"The post-production of 'The Emperor's Disciple' is complete. My senior brother invites you to take a look when you have time."

Wang Dao checked the time and said:
"Okay, let's invite all the relevant personnel over in a bit."

“I will handle this personally. I will invite all the lead actors and our shareholders to come and see what Director Lin thinks of this movie.”

The chubby boy nodded repeatedly, but he hesitated slightly:
"Mr. Wang, are you sure everything's alright at our company?"

Wang Dao asked in bewilderment:
"What happened to you?"

The chubby boy stammered:

"I heard that Chiang Sheng, the leader of Hung Hing, has been assassinated..."

Wang Dao suddenly realized:

"You're pretty well-informed."

The chubby boy scratched his head:

"Isn't this all thanks to the company? I've met quite a few people in the underworld. That's what I heard from them today."

Wang Dao shrugged:

"That's right, Jiang Sheng is dead, and the murderer died on the spot."

The chubby boy quickly asked:
"Is everything alright at the company?"

The king's way was silent:
How many times have you asked this question?

Does this have anything to do with whether or not something happens to the company?

The chubby boy smiled wryly:

"I wish there was no connection, but this..."

Wang Dao said calmly:
"Don't worry, our company is a legitimate one, and things that happen in the underworld won't affect us here."

"Just do your job properly."

"Don't worry about anything else."

The chubby boy hesitated and said:

"Really?"

Wang Dao slowly took out a Marlboro cigarette and asked casually:

"Are you part of the club?"

The chubby boy shook his head vigorously.

Wang Dao then asked:
"Do you have a relationship with Handsome Nan?"

The chubby boy turned pale with fright:

"No no!"

Wang Dao rolled his eyes:
"Then what else did you say?!"

"Go back to work!"

The chubby boy chuckled:

"Come on!"

He understood that Wang Dao didn't care at all, which meant that the turmoil in the martial arts world wouldn't affect this place.

Watching the chubby boy leave quickly, Wang Dao laughed and scolded:

"You bitch!"

The little fat boy's worries are normal and nothing superfluous.

In Hong Kong, very few companies do not associate with triads; anyone who wants to open a company in Hong Kong has to "pay homage to the triads."

These are all ancient customs.

In fact, it wasn't just the chubby guy who was worried; even the non-club employees of the company were also worried.

After all, even if they were slow to realize it, they would know who the company's major shareholders were.

It's no exaggeration to say that if they run into gangsters outside and say they're employees of Qiankun Film and Television, no one would be foolish enough to cause them trouble.

The infamous name of "Brother Kun" is really useful.

There's one advantage to finding the chubby boy: his big mouth can soothe everyone's emotions.

Wang Dao thought for a moment, then picked up the phone and dialed Chen Guozhong:

"Brother Zhong, do you have time tonight?"

Chen Guozhong asked in surprise:
"Do you have time to do anything else these next couple of days?"

Wang Dao asked inexplicably:

"Why can't we do something else?"

Chen Guozhong bluntly stated:

"Jiang Tiansheng has been assassinated. Don't you need to elect a new leader or discuss the war with Dongxing?"

"If war is to break out, you must tell me so I can be prepared."

Wang Dao was speechless. He replied directly:
"The new leader of Hung Hing is Chiang Tin Yeung, who has already been elected."

"Kun Ge's recommendation has earned him a promotion to Grand Marshal of Hung Hing."

"As for revenge..."

“Jiang Tianyang had no intention of avenging his brother.”

"His goal is simply to take out a few of Chan Ho-nam's henchmen."

Chen Guozhong was taken aback:
"Hung Hing acted so quickly?"

The Way of Kings is straightforward:
"The martial arts world is not about fighting and killing, but about human relationships and social interactions."

"So what if it's the leader?"

"Hung Hing cannot afford any more setbacks now."

Chen Guozhong still found it unbelievable:

"Jiang Tianyang didn't even think about avenging his boss?"

"really?!"

Wang Dao sighed:

"You just don't understand."

“Jiang Tianyang and Jiang Tiansheng did not have a good relationship. It is rare for brothers like them, who are involved in inheritance interests, to have a good relationship.”

"You can take a look at the relationships between the heirs of the major families in Hong Kong."

"On the surface, they seem to be having a good time, but in reality, they wish they could kill each other."

"Besides, why did Jiang Tiansheng die?"

"Isn't it all because of Little B's affair?"

"But who is Ke Xi B's subordinate?"

"If this really blows up, it will be incredibly embarrassing."

Chen Guozhong still felt uneasy:

"But we still have to make an appearance, right?"

Wang Dao rolled his eyes:
"Didn't I tell you? Jiang Tianyang has already gone to hunt down Chen Haonan's henchmen."

Chen Guozhong asked in bewilderment:

"That's it?"

The Way of the King is Fixed:
"That's all!"

Chen Guozhong was particularly puzzled:
"Hung Hing is now one of the top ten triads in the underworld, shouldn't they do something about it?"

Wang Dao countered with a question:
"How to do it?"

"If it weren't for James's blockade for those few days, which caused considerable damage to Hung Hing, they might have really been able to cause some trouble."

"Right now, all the leaders want to take a break and recuperate."

Chen Guozhong exclaimed in surprise:

"Chiang Tin-sang is the leader of Hung Hing!"

Wang Dao laughed:

“Brother Zhong, you’ve been talking to Brother Kun less often.”

Chen Guozhong asked suspiciously:

"What do you mean?"

Wang Dao slowly said:

"If you talk to him a lot, you'll learn a phrase he often says..."

"When you're out in the game, making money comes first!"

"It's all about interests."

"When Chiang Tin-sang was alive, he could influence Hung Hing, but unfortunately he's already gone."

What's there to worry about with dead people?

"He's just a dead man!"

Chen Guozhong suddenly realized:
"I see."

Wang Dao reminded him:
"If you're free tonight, invite Inspector Leung and Inspector Lam to come to the company to watch a movie."

Chen Guozhong exclaimed in astonishment:

"Are you serious?"

The king's way was silent:
When would I lie?

Chen Guozhong breathed a sigh of relief:
"Okay, I'll invite them both for you."

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"Thank you for your hard work, Brother Zhong."

Chen Guozhong smiled and said:
"I was relieved that Hung Hing did not launch a large-scale retaliatory operation."

"Alright, see you tonight!"

After hanging up the phone, Wang Dao went to the next office to see Liang Kun, where he met Li Jie and said:

"Dr. Ding, there's a charity gala tonight that we need you to attend."

Wang Dao quickly asked:

"What time is it?"

Liang Kun asked in bewilderment:
"Any plans for tonight?"

The Way of Kings is straightforward:
"Yes, I have!"

"I have made an appointment to attend a screening of 'The Emperor's Disciple'."

"You have to be there."

Liang Kun's Strange Path:

"Who did you date?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

“Zhong Ge, Liang Zhenbang, Lin Sen, and Gu Shouzhong are a family.”

Liang Kun immediately said to Li Jie:
"Let Bozi go."

Wang Dao thought for a moment and said:

"How about this, let Ah Zhen accompany you."

Liang Kun started complaining:
"There's not much work at the company, but there's an unusually large amount of socializing."

"It's absolutely terrifying."

Wang Dao shrugged:

"There's nothing we can do about it. Charity banquets are a stage for the rich to show off, a place for them to satisfy their spiritual needs."

"If you want to become rich, you must attend events like this."

Liang Kun said angrily:

"I'm not as rich as you!"

Wang Dao laughed heartily:

"You can't say that, since you're my boss."

Liang Kun said helplessly:
"Charity galas are not really fun; they're not as interesting as some high-society banquets."

The purpose of the charity gala was very clear: to promote charity.

It's more accurate to call it charity than publicity.

Who gets the front-page headline and who gets the second-most attention—it's all clearly priced.

Because they are so goal-oriented, it's practically impossible for them to make friends.

At most, I'll become a familiar face.

But for Leung Kwan, that's enough.

He wants to clear his name; this is a necessary step he can't avoid.

Wang Dao said to Liang Kun:

"Brother Kun, Gu Shouzhong's family still needs you to call them." Liang Kun asked curiously.

"Can't you just invite me directly?"

Wang Dao curled his lip:
"It's okay at other times, but not now."

Handsome Kun cursed:

"Jiang Tiansheng died at the worst possible time."

Li Jie, Liang Kun's assistant, quickly reminded him:

“Master Ding, Chiang Tin-sang was the first leader of Hung Hing. You shouldn’t say that about him outside.”

Handsome Kun said speechlessly:
"I'm not stupid."

"However, Jiang Tiansheng really deserved to die."

Li Jie nodded:
"He deserved it!"

"His own dog was killed by him, and the backup dog killed him..."

"I really wonder what this guy was thinking when he died."

Liang Kun sneered:
"This is called reaping what you sow."

He sighed,
"Why do I find that after starting my own company, I always have endless things to do every day?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"How about we close the company and go back to making a living in the underworld?"

"Then you're idle every day."

Liang Kun rolled his eyes:
"Why would I go out and sunbathe on the street when there's an air-conditioned room?"

"Am I going crazy?"

Wang Dao laughed and said:

"You know that too, don't you?"

Young Kun was just grumbling, but if you asked him to go back to the gang, he would absolutely refuse.

Are you kidding me?

If you have a legitimate business, who the hell would want to be involved in a gang?

Do you really think that's something fun?
That's deadly!

Liang Kun saw it all clearly!

Without wasting words, he first called Bozi and Le Huizhen to explain the charity gala to them, and then called Gu Shouzhong:
"Uncle Zhong, are you free tonight?"

Gu Shouzhong was taken aback when he received Liang Kun's call:
"Ah Kun, is the Hong gang about to mobilize on a large scale?"

Liang Kun said in astonishment:
"...Why is a large-scale mobilization necessary?"

Gu Shouzhong was even more astonished than him:

"Jiang Sheng's death..."

Liang Kun disagreed, saying:
"Jiang Tianyang was naturally concerned about Jiang Tiansheng's death; they were brothers."

"I'm inviting you because our film 'The Emperor's Disciple' has completed post-production. If there are no problems with the viewing, it will be released soon."

"You'd also like to know what the movie you're involved in will be like, right?"

Gu Shouzhong laughed and said:
"Okay, I'll go."

He added,

"Our whole family will go!"

Handsome Kun laughed:

"Then, I'll be waiting for you at the company."

Gu Shouzhong laughed heartily; Liang Kun's words made him feel very comfortable.

Liang Kun hung up the phone and said to Wang Dao:

"Has Director Lin made all the arrangements?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

“I’ll call them.”

Handsome Kun laughed:

"It's still more comfortable to work in my own company."

Just as Wang Dao was about to answer, the phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was Da D calling.

"Big D, it's been a long time since you called me. What brings you here?"

The large D-shaped opening reveals its true nature:
"Brother Kun, are you guys planning to take on Dongxing?"

"Do you need my help?"

Liang Kun said in astonishment:
"Who told you I was going to take over Dongxing?"

Big D's Strange Path:

"Is not it?"

"Jiang Tiansheng was killed by Dongxing's henchmen."

A cold glint flashed in Liang Kun's eyes:
"Who the hell said that?"

Big D asked, puzzled:
"The news broke around noon today."

"It is said that the handsome young man under Siu B went to Tung Sing in Nantou and then committed suicide by attacking Chiang Tin-sang together with him."

Liang Kun asked:

Who told you this news?

Big D sensed the coldness in Handsome Kun's tone and panicked, saying:

"I got the information from Oura Kuro."

Handsome Kun nodded slowly:

"Big D, I owe you a favor."

Big D happily said:

"It's nothing... Brother Kun, just call me if you need anything."

Liang Kun hung up the phone with a laugh, then said with a dark face:

"Someone is trying to roast us Hung Hing."

Wang Dao's heart stirred:
"Brother Kun, why don't you just call Aben and ask him?"

Liang Kun's Strange Path:

"You mean, Dongxing spread this news?"

Wang Dao shook his head:
"If Dongxing dares to spread this kind of news at this time, they'll be really brave."

"I don't believe they did this."

Liang Kun understood immediately:

“That’s right. If Dongxing dares to do that, even if Jiang Tianyang doesn’t want to start a major conflict at this time, he won’t be able to stop it.”

Wang Dao smiled and nodded.

Liang Kun picked up the phone and dialed Ah Ben:

"Uncle Ben, does your Tung Hing want to start a war with my Hung Hing?"

Aben was startled:
"Handsome Kun, what do you want to do?"

Handsome Kun snorted coldly:
"What should I do?"

"I'd like to ask you, what does Dongxing want to do?"

"Why did you spread the inside story of my assassination attempt on Jiang Sheng so widely in the martial arts world?"

Aben protested:
"We didn't do that."

"We're out here making money; why would I do something that doesn't benefit me?"

"The matter of Handsome Nan is just a misunderstanding, and that's not what Dongxing wants to see."

"You know my relationship with Jiang Sheng. Would I be crazy enough to spread his affairs?"

Liang Kun sneered:
"If it wasn't done by your Dongxing, then it was done by my Hongxing?"

"Do you think it's honorable for you to use handsome young men from the south to assassinate Chiang Sheng?"

Aben quickly said:
"Ah Kun, this is a misunderstanding..."

He repeated the agreement reached between Camel and Jiang Tiansheng, and only at the end did he say,

"Who knew this would happen?"

After thinking for a moment, he added,
"Ah Kun, you should believe us that we absolutely did not mean that..."

"If we really did this, then our target wouldn't be Jiang Tiansheng!"

Liang Kun understood immediately:

"That's right. If you really did this, you would only target me."

Aben chuckled dryly.

The thing is, it's impossible to get him to admit it.

Handsome Kun bluntly said:
"Ben, you already know what I mean."

Aben's expression was solemn:

"Someone is stirring up trouble."

Liang Kun sneered:
"This is an attempt to incite conflict between our two clubs, or even more clubs."

Abben immediately stated:
"I will suggest to the leading investigation agency that they investigate this matter."

Lam Kwan nodded:
"If you have any information, remember to call me."

Aben breathed a sigh of relief, then his eyes flashed with a fierce light:
"I'm always the one scheming against others, but now I'm the one being schemed against."

"Don't worry, I'll make them pay the price."

Liang Kun hung up the phone, his face full of gloom.
"Ado, remember to check it out tomorrow."

Wang Dao nodded slightly.

"clear."

He paused, then asked,
"Should we tell Jiang Tianyang?"

After thinking for a moment, Liang Kun shook his head:

"No need, I'm also a company employee, it's only right that I search for this kind of information."

"I'll find a chance to talk to Jiang Tianyang about it tomorrow."

Wang Dao reminded him:
"Brother Kun, I feel that Jiang Tianyang's feelings for you are very complicated."

Liang Kun was taken aback:
"Feeling complicated?"

Wang Dao nodded:
"Correct!"

"He seems to feel a mix of relief, gratitude, wariness, and anger towards you."

Liang Kun looked at Wang Dao strangely:

Do you want to hear what you have to say?

Wang Dao frowned and said:
"Kun, you know I'm very sensitive in this regard."

Liang Kun asked in bewilderment:
"why is that?"

After thinking for a long time, Wang Dao guessed:

"Could it be because you didn't sit in the head seat of Hung Hing and let him sit there instead?"

Liang Kun's eyes widened:

"What kind of reason is that?"

"If I recommend him to do it even though I didn't, shouldn't he be grateful to me?"

Wang Dao shrugged:

"He was grateful."

Liang Kun asked in bewilderment:
"Then why was he angry?"

The Way of Kings is straightforward:
"Is it because you didn't do it?"

Handsome Kun laughed in exasperation:
"Don't talk nonsense again!"

Wang Dao said earnestly:
"Jiang Tianyang did not want to appear indifferent to his position as the leader of Hung Hing; this position was sacred to him."

"You helped him get promoted, and he'll be grateful to you."

“But he’s furious that you don’t care at all.”

Liang Kun suddenly realized:

"I see."

This is easy to understand. Often, what we cherish is worthless in the eyes of others, and anyone would be angry in that situation.

Liang Kun disagreed:

"If you're going to get angry about something like this, then just let it go."

"The important thing is not the leader of Hung Hing, but the upcoming internal film screening meeting."

Wang Dao is full of confidence:

"I guarantee you'll be amazed after you see it."

Evening arrived in the blink of an eye, and Chen Guozhong came with Lin Sen, Liang Zhenbang and others, as did Gu Shouzhong's family.

Everyone gathered together to watch the movie.

They were all very curious about what the film would look like when it was made.

Then everyone was dumbfounded!
Liang Kun shouted:
"I really like the role of Long Fei!"

Everyone remained silent.

As Lin Lingxi waited expectantly, the chubby boy wiped his hands and asked:
"Brother Dao, how much do you estimate our movie will gross at the box office?"

(End of this chapter)