Hong Kong variety show: The tycoon who emerged from Portland Street

Chen Mo waited in the office for half an hour before slowly coming downstairs.

At this moment, Jiang Tianyang and Chen Yao were sitting in a booth in the lobby, listening to the singers on stage while drinking under the flattery of the bar girls.

However, the two of them didn't drink much.

Chen Mo glanced at the two of them from the stairs and saw that there was only one bottle of whiskey in front of them, and no other empty bottles around.

Look at the wine bottle and the amount of wine in the glasses in front of the two people.

Goodness, half an hour has passed and neither of them has finished their cup.

With that kind of drinking capacity, you should sit at the kids' table at a banquet!

Chen Mo quickened his pace, walked up to the two of them, and deliberately feigned surprise.

"Oh, Mr. Jiang, Brother Yao, what brings you here? The people down here are really inconsiderate, they didn't even inform me."

Chen Mo turned to Shen Guodong behind him and angrily rebuked him: "Guodong, what's wrong with you? Why didn't you tell me earlier that Mr. Jiang and Brother Yao were coming?"

Furthermore, why wasn't a private room arranged for Mr. Jiang? He's a distinguished guest; how could he be sitting on the first floor?

Jiang Tiansheng smiled as usual and stood up to stop Chen Mo: "Amo, don't be angry. We insisted on staying here, it has nothing to do with our subordinates."

It's lively here, I can listen to music, and if the mood strikes, I can even go dance on the dance floor. Isn't it much more comfortable than a private room?

Chen Mo's anger vanished instantly, replaced by a look of "accepting instruction," and he cupped his hands in a gesture of respect to Jiang Tiansheng.

"Mr. Jiang, you truly have a different perspective. I was too stuck in the old ways. You're right, it's more interesting when it's lively. Please, have a seat."

He changed the subject, looking at Chen Yao who had stood up beside him, and his tone became even more enthusiastic.

"Brother Yao, don't stand there, please sit down."

Turning to Shen Guodong, who had just been criticized, he said, "Guodong, next time Mr. Jiang comes, be sure to let me know immediately. I will personally entertain him, understand?"

"Understood." Shen Guodong nodded with a stern face.

He wasn't upset about Chen Mo scolding him; he was just trying not to laugh. Chen Mo was such a good actor.

"Please forgive me, Mr. Jiang." Chen Mo also sat down at a table. "Sometimes the people below are not very perceptive, so we have to scold them."

"It's alright, they're all young people, we can teach them a bit more." Jiang Tianyang was very magnanimous.

"Moreover, we noticed when we came in that your underlings are very discreet, and the customers inside are also well-behaved. We didn't see a trace of pills or powder."

It's clear you've managed things very well.

I've been in Siam for so many years, and I've never seen a place this clean. No wonder your business is so good.

"Mr. Jiang, you flatter me," Chen Mo said modestly. "We run this venue, so we have to make sure our guests feel at ease!"

With a good reputation, customers will naturally come in droves.

This is far better than the pittance from selling heroin and pills.

"Well said!" Jiang Tianyang clapped in agreement. "As expected of the most business-savvy leader in Hung Hing, his vision and knowledge are unmatched by ordinary people."

"My meager knowledge is nothing compared to Mr. Jiang's!"

I heard that Mr. Chiang went to Siam when he was young and built a huge business from scratch. That's truly remarkable.

You are a role model for me, a younger generation!

It's just polite talk; anyone can say that.

After a round of mutual flattery, we could finally get down to business.

"Amo, the reason I asked Ayao to bring me here this time is not only because I wanted to see your bar, but also because there's something else I'd like to discuss with you."

Chen Mo's heart tightened, but he remained outwardly calm: "Mr. Jiang, you're too kind. Please feel free to speak your mind."

Jiang Tianyang's expression turned slightly serious as he said, "As you know, Hung Hing was founded by my father and later passed down to my dead brother."

It took two generations and several decades to grow it to its current size. While it may not be the only dominant force on Hong Kong Island, it is certainly one of the top triad organizations.

However, the larger the organization, the more difficult it is to manage. A mediocre leader cannot manage such a large organization.

Now that my dead brother is dead, Hung Hing is leaderless.

I don't want to see such a good triad decline, nor do I want Hung Hing to become like the Number Gang, full of names but existing in name only.

So... I want you to take on this leadership role and lead Hung Hing to continue its development.

Chen Mo was shocked. What are you talking about?

You, Jiang Tianyang, placed Chen Yaohe and the Crown Prince by Jiang Tiansheng's side, and after Jiang Tiansheng's death, you hurriedly returned to Hong Kong Island from Siam.

Now you want me to be the leader?

Are you kidding me?

Chen Mo didn't believe that this was Jiang Tianyang's true thought, even though Jiang Tianyang looked extremely sincere, with no trace of pretense on his face.

Retreat to advance?

Aren't you afraid I'll actually agree?

Chen Mo looked at Chen Yao beside him and asked, "Brother Yao, is Mr. Jiang joking?"

I've only been with Hung Hing for six years, and I only became a Red Pole at the beginning of this year. I just became a leader in the middle of the year, and now you want me to be the head? Isn't that a joke?

Chen Yao smiled faintly: "Chen Mo, I've discussed your qualifications with Mr. Jiang. Mr. Jiang doesn't think there's any problem."

With Jiang Tianyang by his side, Chen Yao's hostility towards Chen Mo lessened considerably.

Jiang Tianyang chimed in, "When everyone's abilities are roughly the same, of course we should rank people by seniority."

In terms of experience and contributions to the organization, the veterans should be given priority, that's right.

However, this is aimed at mediocre people.

When one's abilities are outstanding, seniority becomes worthless.

Among the leaders of Hung Hing, no one can compare to you in terms of ability. If you become the leader, I don't think anyone would dare to bring up seniority.

Chen Mo looked into Jiang Tianyang's eyes, which showed no trace of scheming, but were full of genuine affection.

After a moment's thought, he still refused.

"Mr. Jiang, please forgive me for not being able to agree."

My abilities are limited. I'm already exhausted from managing these few thousand brothers, and I also have the Galaxy Group to worry about. I simply don't have the extra energy to manage the entire organization.

Moreover, Hung Hing was founded by Mr. Chiang Chen, and for many years, the Chiang family has been the leaders. Compared to me, Mr. Chiang should be more suitable for the position of leader.

To be honest, I'd rather be a super-rich tycoon than the head of a top-tier organization.

Jiang Tianyang said with difficulty, "Although my surname is Jiang, strictly speaking, I am not a member of Hung Hing, so I really cannot be the leader!"

Then, he changed the subject and continued to persuade Chen Mo.

"Besides, being a tycoon and being a leader don't conflict. You have a business mind; if you can lead the entire Hung Hing Group to transform into legitimate businesses, that would be even better!"

Chen Mo shook his head again: "For a long time to come, I will focus my energy on my Galaxy Group."

With my current Galaxy Group, I can't even manage to transform the few thousand brothers under my command, so how can I possibly lead the entire gang to transform?

I really can't handle this role.

Mr. Jiang, Brother Yao, you should really consider other people!