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

After Uncle Bo finished reciting the Thirty-Six Oaths of the Hongmen, the three of them pricked their fingertips and swore an oath of blood.

Afterwards, the three knelt before the statue of Guan Yu and recited the Thirty-Six Oaths, thus completing the entire process of being appointed to a post.

Chen Mo was awarded the title of Red Stick No. 426, or simply Twelve Bottom, and was given a stick tied with red silk.

Artest, nicknamed "Ten Bottom," was awarded a white fan.

The uncivilian was given a straw sandal, number 432, also known as the "Nine-Bottom" sandal.

Chen Mo had no idea where to find straw sandals these days, but Uncle Bo actually brought them out.

Chen Haonan, who had always wanted to rise to the top, looked around the crowd with burning eyes, wishing he were the one in the crowd.

After the ceremony, the three of them gave Uncle Bo a large red envelope.

Chen Mo even stuffed 66,000 yuan inside, making it the thickest of the three.

Uncle Bo was overjoyed and praised Chen Mo for his promising future.

After the term of office ended, everyone dispersed.

Chen Mo noticed that Big B, along with Chen Haonan and the others, had followed Jiang Tiansheng's car.

Chen Mo suddenly realized that Jiang Tiansheng had called Big B and the others away, perhaps to arrange for Chen Haonan and his men to kill Ba Bi.

If so, he could easily make a fortune from it.

"Amo, come on, get in my car." Thirteen Sister called out to Chen Mo from beside her car.

"Okay, I'll be right there!" Chen Mo replied.

"Ah Jin, go back and find a few people to follow Chen Haonan and his gang, and see what they're up to these next few days."

"Okay, Brother Mo!"

After arranging things for Gao Jin, Chen Mo ran towards Thirteen Sister's car.

In the car, Fatty Hui was driving in the front, while Thirteen and Chen Mo sat in the back.

Thirteen Sister asked, "I heard you're recruiting for your team?"

"Yes."

Chen Mo never intended to hide the matter of recruiting people from Thirteen Sister, nor could he.

Portland Street is such a small place, so I guess Thirteen Sister would find out about the day after Gao Jin started recruiting people.

"Sister Mei, I've been with you since I joined the club. I'm so lucky to be where I am today because of your protection."

But I can't rely on my sister for protection forever. Everyone wants to make something of themselves in this world!

Chen Mo had no intention of hiding his thoughts; he knew that Thirteen Sister was not a petty person.

"Alright! Portland Street is too small after all. I can manage to live on Portland Street by myself, but I can't control any bigger territory."

"You and Gao Jin are very capable; you really shouldn't be stuck on Portland Street."

That's the best thing about Thirteen Sister; she has both a woman's delicate sensibilities and a man's broad-mindedness.

She doesn't feel threatened by her subordinates being too strong, and she won't hinder them from standing out.

"Don't worry, Sister, you'll always be my Sister, and I'll always be your little brother!"

Chen Mo also expressed his stance to Thirteen Sister.

Upon hearing this, Thirteen Sister felt relieved and burst into laughter.

Over the years, she believed she had come to know Chen Mo and Gao Jin quite well.

Both of them are very capable and loyal.

Most importantly, both of them are intelligent.

If it were an ordinary young man, and he were as good at fighting as Chen Mo and Gao Jin, he would have already been eager to show off his power and make a name for himself.

Where are you planning to hit?

"It's still unknown, but they'll most likely acquire a piece of land in Mong Kok."

"Mong Kok?" Thirteen Sister was startled by Chen Mo's words.

"Mong Kok is Brother Kun's territory, and the other triads aren't exactly innocent either. Why did you choose Mong Kok?"

Chen Mo was obviously planning to take over Liang Kun's territory after Jiang Tiansheng killed him.

Of course, Chen Mo wouldn't tell Thirteen Sister any of this.

"I'm your younger brother, so of course I can't stay too far away from my sister."

Mong Kok is so close! It's perfect for keeping an eye on you, Sister Mei, so you won't get kicked out of Portland Street again while I'm away!

Chen Mo made a joke with a smile.

"Damn, you underestimate me! I earned my reputation as the Thirteenth Sister of Portland Street through hard work, okay?!"

Thirteen Sister pretended to be angry, though she knew Chen Mo was joking.

"If you, as the younger brother, are going out to make your own way, I, as the boss, can't just stand by and do nothing."

If you need manpower or funding, just let me know, and I'll definitely support you.

Thirteen Sister is Thirteen Sister; when it comes to loyalty, no one can compare.

"Thank you so much, Sister Mei! But for now, I seem to have enough money. I'll definitely ask you if I need anything!"

Chen Mo got out of the car at the entrance of the Chinatown nightclub, watched Thirteen Sister leave, and then returned to his office.

Not long after, Gao Jin returned.

"Brother Mo, news comes back from down there that Big B and the others have returned to Causeway Bay. From what they've said, Chan Ho-nam and his gang seem quite excited."

"Looks like they got some kind of mission from Jiang Tiansheng, what a bunch of idiots!"

"Have someone keep a close eye on them these next few days to see what they're planning to do."

No wonder Chen Mo called them stupid. These tasks assigned privately by the gang leader are different from gang tasks. Even if they do a good job, it doesn't count as merit.

I don't know what Chen Haonan and his gang are so happy about.

Chen Mo is now basically certain that Chen Haonan and his group are preparing to kill Ba Bi.

Although Ba Bi doesn't have much power, he is a downstream distributor for Liang Kun's drug sales business. With Liang Kun's support, he has some territory in Mong Kok and also runs a loan sharking company.

Chen Mo had no intention of sabotaging Chen Haonan and his team's mission.

However, he planned to borrow some money from Babi before Babi died.

When Ba Bi dies, the debt is settled, and Chen Mo will get a sum of money for nothing.

Sure enough, less than three days later, his underlings brought back the definite news.

"Brother Mo, Chan Ho-nam and his gang have been trying to find out where Ba Bi is these past few days. Chicken has also prepared a lot of weapons. It looks like they're going to make a move on Ba Bi."

"Okay, well done."

Chen Mo casually pulled out a large gold bull bill and tossed it to his underling.

"Ah Jin, you watch the place for now, I'm going out for a bit."

It was just past noon, and Chen Mo wasn't in a hurry. He drove his Mazda to Mong Kok by himself.

Upon arriving at Babi's loan shark company, Chen Mo immediately revealed his identity and had his underlings lead him to Babi's office.

"Brother Babi, long time no see!"

Although Chen Mo was not familiar with Ba Bi, they knew each other.

Babi had tried to sell his goods at Chen Mo's place several times before, but Chen Mo had refused each time.

"Damn it, Chen Mo, what are you doing here?"

Ba Bi was somewhat surprised to see Chen Mo arrive.

"What are you talking about? Coming to your loan shark company, of course, is to borrow money, what else would it be for, to have tea with you?"

Chen Mo plopped down opposite Ba Bi without any hesitation.

He's a top member of the gang now, so he has to maintain a certain air about him.

"You're short of money? Your nightclub makes more money than my entire loan sharking company, why would you need to borrow money?"

Ba Bi didn't believe Chen Mo's words at all.

"Brother Babi, you're being uninformed. Everyone needs money sometimes! The money from the nightclub comes in a bit slowly. I'm planning to start a business, and I need some capital."

Chen Mo gave a slightly more plausible reason.

How much are you planning to borrow?

"Twenty million!"

"Damn! Are you crazy or am I? I don't look like I have twenty million at all!"