Hong Kong variety show: Hung Hing, are you contributing to society?

Causeway Bay.

Inside the "Heaven on Earth" bar in Wan Chai.

This bar was owned by Hung Hing's Lam Yiu-tung, who personally oversaw its design, drawing on many avant-garde design concepts from later generations and investing heavily in its creation.

Most of the materials were imported from abroad by Lin Yaodong.

The streamlined bar, the futuristic combination of metal and glass, the ever-changing hidden light strips, and even a professional sound system that is extremely rare in this era all demonstrate a level of luxury and style that is completely out of step with the surrounding traditional nightclubs.

Since its opening, thanks to its innovative design, excellent security, and Lam Yiu-tung's increasingly renowned reputation, it has been packed almost every night, with access cards in high demand, quickly becoming a new landmark for nightlife in Causeway Bay and even the entire Hong Kong Island.

The design is unique and eye-catching, yet retains the essence of a brothel.

The first and second floors are connected by an open space, providing guests with ample room to enjoy themselves. The third, fourth, and fifth floors are private rooms, similar to hotel rooms, making it convenient for guests who have found a "partner" to relax.

It's not business hours now, and the heavy, soundproof doors are tightly shut.

The spacious room was dimly lit, with only a cleaner silently wiping the tables and chairs, and the slight clanging sounds of a bartender checking inventory behind the bar.

At this time, only Hung Hing's "own" brothers are allowed to enter the bar, apart from staff.

Lam Yiu-tung established a rule that Hung Hing members would receive a 40% discount when they came to shop, which won him the favor of many lower-level henchmen and also increased his prestige within the triad.

In a relatively secluded corner of the deepest part of the bar, in a booth area.

In stark contrast to the orderly preparation for business was five young figures sprawled on a luxurious leather sofa.

The air was thick with the pungent smell of alcohol, tobacco, and a hint of sour vomit.

Chan Ho-nam, Chicken, Tai Tin-yi, Bao Pi, and Chiao Pi were all deathly pale, with bloodshot eyes, and completely drunk.

On the glass coffee table in front of them, a mountain of empty bottles teetered precariously, beer, spirits, and liquor of various kinds, indicating their aimless and reckless drinking.

The ground was a complete mess, with bottles lying haphazardly, cigarette butts, peanut shells, and crumpled tissues scattered everywhere.

A few days ago, Ganbabi's mission completely failed.

Not only did their target, Babi, escape, but their failure also led to a sneak attack on Boss B's family by Babi and his men, nearly resulting in the massacre of the entire family.

Although at the last moment, Lin Yaodong not only saved Brother B's family but also took care of Ba Bi, cleaning up the mess cleanly and efficiently.

But this incident dealt a huge blow to the five of them, especially the proud and arrogant Chan Ho-nam and Chicken.

Although Boss B, out of consideration for their past relationship, did not enforce the family rules on them, the harsh rebuke and the extremely disappointed look in his eyes were more painful for them than any punishment.

He's lost all his pride as a gangster and all his youthful passion.

Chan Ho-nam covered his face with both hands, his knuckles turning white from the force.

He felt ashamed to face Brother B, and even more ashamed to face himself.

As the core of the team, he bears the primary responsibility for this failure.

The once spirited and confident young man from Causeway Bay, now only has endless self-doubt and dejection left.

The pheasant buried its head deep into the leather folds of the sofa, like an ostrich escaping reality.

He was filled with anger and shame towards himself.

He couldn't even handle something as simple as delivering a watermelon knife.

Although Da Tian Er, Bao Pi, and Jiao Pi had relatively lighter burdens, the low morale of the team and the uncertainty about their future made them feel gloomy and depressed.

Da Tian Er picked up a half-empty bottle of beer and gulped down a few mouthfuls, trying to wash away his frustration with alcohol. He glanced at the lifeless Chen Haonan and Shan Ji, lowered his voice, and spoke with a hint of resentment and bitterness.

"This time... Lin Yaodong really showed his true colors. Not only did he save Brother B's family, but he also took care of Ba Bi... I heard that even Mr. Jiang specifically asked for his name."

Bao Pi sighed and wiped the wine stains from the corner of his mouth with his sleeve: "It's more than just praise. This morning I heard rumors that Brother B personally took him to Mr. Jiang's villa and met Mr. Jiang..."

Upon hearing this, even the pheasant, whose face was buried in its hands, stiffened almost imperceptibly.

The youngest, Jiao Pi, still had a touch of childishness on his face, but it was filled with worry. His voice unconsciously rose a little: "Then... then when we see Lin Yaodong in the future, will we... will we all have to call him 'Brother Dong'?"

These words were like a needle, piercing the dull atmosphere in the booth.

If Lin Yaodong really takes over.

Not only the three of them, but even Chan Ho-nam, when it comes to seniority in the triad, will probably have to bow down and call Lam Yiu-tung "Brother Tung".

The group looked at each other, a deeper sense of despair and helplessness washing over them.

Da Tian Er slammed the empty wine bottle down on the table with a loud clang, cursing angrily, "Damn it! It's all Shan Ji's fault! If you hadn't delayed delivering the knife, how could we have..."

Baopi quickly patted him and gestured with his eyes in the direction of Shanji.

Normally, given Pheasant's sharp and sarcastic nature, he would have jumped up and started arguing back.

But at this moment, he simply buried his head deeper, his shoulders trembling slightly, emitting suppressed, almost sobbing sounds. Endless shame robbed him of both the right and the courage to refute.

The booth fell silent again, with only heavy breathing and the sound of wine sloshing in its bottle.

Just then—

Ring ring ring!! Ring ring ring!!

A sudden, sharp telephone ring broke the silence.

Almost simultaneously, the group of people reflexively looked up, their eyes all fixed on the pheasant.

Because out of the five of them, only Chicken had a cell phone.

This phone was given to him by his girlfriend Ke'en, who came from a well-off family, so that she could contact him anytime.

Startled by the ringtone, the pheasant trembled and, drunkenly fumbled around for a while before finally pulling his phone out of his pocket.

He assumed it was his girlfriend pestering him to go shopping again, so he answered the phone without even looking, his tone extremely impatient: "Hey...baby...I'm telling you, I'm really annoyed right now, I don't have time for you..."

However, what came through the receiver was a middle-aged man's furious roar, so loud that even Chen Haonan and the others nearby could vaguely hear it: "...You damn chicken! You're dead drunk in broad daylight?! You don't even know my phone number?!"

"!! Brother B?!" Chicken felt as if he had been doused with a bucket of ice water. He was sobered up instantly and sat up straight, his tongue almost tied in knots.

"Brother B?" Da Tian Er, Bao Pi, Jiao Pi and the others also shuddered, sobering up considerably.

Even Chan Ho-nam, who had been covering his face with his hands, suddenly raised his head, his bloodshot eyes fixed on the phone in Chicken's hand, his face full of tension.

On the other end of the phone, Boss B's voice was still full of anger: "Where's Anan? Where have you bunch of losers gone? I've been calling your office landline for ages and no one's answering!"

Chicken swallowed hard, glanced at Chan Ho-nam, and replied, "Brother Nam is right next to me. We...we're at 'Heaven on Earth' in Wan Chai..."

"Going to Ah Dong's place again for discounted drinks?" Boss B's tone carried a hint of exasperation, but he didn't seem inclined to delve further, directly ordering, "Enough talk! Let Ah Nan answer the phone!"

"Yes, Brother B." Chicken didn't dare to be negligent and quickly handed the phone to Chan Ho-nam.

Chan Ho-nam took a deep breath, took the phone, and tried to keep his voice steady: "Brother B, it's me, Ah-nam."

Boss B: "Come to the boxing gym right now! I have something important for you guys to do!"

"???" Chan Ho-nam was stunned for a moment, almost thinking he had misheard.

Something to do?

At a time when they have just made a huge mistake and lost face?