Hong Kong variety show: The mastermind behind the scenes is emerging.

The winter of 1981 seemed colder than usual.

In Kowloon, on a slightly dilapidated street that is full of life.

A cold wind swirled fallen leaves and old newspapers across the concrete. Steam rose from the roadside roast meat shop, and the cleavers used to cut meat made a rhythmic "thump-thump-thump" sound as they struck the cutting board.

Lu Chen, wearing a black cashmere coat, stood quietly in front of a slightly worn signboard with his hands in his pockets—[Luo Jun Boxing Gym].

Beside him stood a boy who looked about fifteen or sixteen years old.

The boy was thin, wearing a new suit that was slightly oversized for him but well-tailored. His hair was neatly combed, and although his face still had a touch of boyishness, his narrow eyes revealed a calmness that was very different from his age, and even... a hint of suppressed ruthlessness.

He was like a wolf cub that had just emerged from the wilderness, cautiously observing this unfamiliar world. Only when he looked at Lu Chen would his eyes reveal an almost fanatical worship and obedience.

His name is Gao Jin.

That is, the future "suit-wearing thug" who will wear a suit and tie and beat up Wu Jing and Tony Jaa in the most elegant way.

Of course, right now he's just an unlucky guy who almost had his heart ripped out.

Let's go back three days.

With the arrest of Mr. Hung and Mr. Yao's frantic attempts to reduce his sentence, the police swiftly dismantled a branch of the human trafficking network that Mr. Hung had established on Hong Kong Island. Meanwhile, Chen Jun (Bourbon), the "wine" of the "drinkhouse," was not idle.

Lu Chen gave him a special task: to find a person named "Gao Jin" in the human trafficking network. Judging from Hong Wengang's age, Gao Jin should not be very old now, and may even be a teenager.

Fortunately, Chen Jun led the elite members of the Major Crimes Unit to interrogate Hong Wengang overnight and obtained an address from one of Hong Wengang's men. They then raided one of Hong Wengang's secret hideouts in the New Territories and finally found Gao Jin in an iron cage.

According to the interrogation, the boy was bought by Hong Wengang from a warlord in Cambodia. He was originally intended to be a heart donor to save the life of a wealthy Southeast Asian man.

But fate is so ironic.

Before Hong Wen could even make a move, the wealthy man who bought the heart died prematurely due to excessive excitement.

As a result, the heart became "unsold".

The leader of this stronghold discovered that this taciturn boy not only did not cry and beg for mercy like the others, but also had a fierce look in his eyes, and even almost bit off the guard's finger during a conflict.

The leader thought he was a promising talent—ruthless and cold-blooded—so he planned to keep him and train him to be the group's henchman and assassin. However, before training could even begin, Chen Jun led his men to wipe out the entire operation.

Because Gao Jin was only fifteen or sixteen years old, and had not formally participated in any criminal activities, and was also a victim legally, Chen Jun followed procedure and sent him to St. Mary's Welfare Home in Tsz Wan Shan, and then notified Lu Chen.

……

Yesterday afternoon, at the entrance of the welfare home.

Gao Jin, wearing an old cotton-padded coat issued by the welfare home, sat on the cold stone steps, holding half a cold steamed bun in his hand, staring blankly ahead.

Although he had escaped the den of iniquity, the future remained bleak for a boy with no identity, no family, and from a foreign land. He didn't know where to go; perhaps in a few days he would run away, live on the streets, and eventually become a henchman for some gang, dying in the street.

Just then, a black Rolls-Royce stopped in front of him.

The car window rolled down.

Lu Chen's handsome face, with a gentle smile, came into Gao Jin's view.

"Get in the car."

Lu Chen didn't waste any words, only two simple words. But as if possessed, Gao Jin threw away the steamed bun in his hand, opened the car door, and got in. The car was well-heated, carrying a faint scent of leather and gardenias—an elegant fragrance he had never smelled before.

Lu Chen took him to a high-end Western restaurant in Central.

That was the first time in Gao Jin's life that he had seen such an exquisite steak, the first time he knew that a napkin was used to place on one's lap, and the first time he knew that lemon could be added to water.

But he showed no sign of embarrassment.

He imitated Lu Chen, clumsily but earnestly cutting the steak, chewing it in small bites, trying to maintain his composure even when his stomach was churning with hunger.

Lu Chen looked at him quietly, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

This kid's elegance is so high that only Mads Mikkelsen could probably rival him.

After dinner, Lu Chen took him to a tailor shop and bought him a complete outfit from head to toe.

When Gao Jin looked at his small reflection in the mirror, dressed in a sharp suit and tie, a light finally appeared in his usually cold and indifferent eyes.

That is the light of dignity.

"Why are you helping me?" Gao Jin finally spoke, his voice hoarse, in broken Cantonese.

"Because I think you're quite good, and I want to invest in you." Lu Chen straightened his tie, his tone calm. "I'm giving you two choices now."

Lu Chen looked at the boy in the mirror and said, "First, I'll give you some money, then I'll send you to a foster family. Whether you live or die there is up to your fate."

"Second, follow me."

"I will provide you with an education, teach you skills, and make you a person of high standing. But in exchange, your life belongs to me."

"I choose option two."

Gao Jin did not hesitate at all, not even for a second.

He turned around and bowed deeply to Lu Chen, a gesture ingrained in his very being—a submission to the strong.

"Boss."

【Ding--】

[Key plot character detected: Gao Jin (adolescent stage)]

[Checking in at the movie "SPL 2: A Time for Consequences"]

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……

Let's rewind to the present, at the entrance of Luo Jun Boxing Gym.

"Boss, is this the place you were talking about?" Gao Jin asked in a low voice, looking at the deserted boxing gym, with a hint of doubt in his tone.

After all, this place doesn't look like it's run by a top-tier martial arts master. There are probably at least eighty or a hundred of these dilapidated martial arts schools on Hong Kong Island.

But there was nothing that could be done. Chen Luojun was a stubborn and simple-minded man. He insisted that "accepting apprentices is all about fate" and "good skills should be passed on to those who are willing to learn." So he refused to advertise his death in the newspaper or hand out flyers on the street to solicit customers. He just waited patiently like Jiang Taigong fishing.

As expected, apart from a few children from the village, almost no one was willing to come to this run-down place to learn boxing.

"Don't judge a book by its cover," Lu Chen smiled. "The owner of this place is a true master."

Push open the door of the boxing gym.

A strong smell of sweat, leather, and liniment hit me.

The boxing gym wasn't large, but it was very clean. Several students were sweating profusely as they punched the sandbags, the sounds of their blows filling the air.

In the center of the boxing ring, a shirtless young man with muscles as hard as granite was demonstrating to his students. His movements were sharp and direct, without any fancy moves, and each punch whistled through the air.

Chen Luojun.

After leaving the stronghold, his wildness and ruthlessness subsided, becoming more restrained and profound.

"Luo Jun," Lu Chen called out.

Chen Luojun paused, and upon seeing Lu Chen, a simple and honest smile immediately appeared on his face. He grabbed a towel to wipe his sweat and quickly walked over.

"Brother Chen! What brings you here?"

"I came to see you and also gave you an apprentice."

Lu Chen turned to the side, revealing Gao Jin behind him.

"apprentice?"

Chen Luojun paused for a moment, his gaze falling on Gao Jin.

Their eyes met in mid-air.

Chen Luojun was stunned at first glance.

He saw his own kind.

Although Gao Jin was dressed in a suit and looked like a young master, his eyes... the vigilance, loneliness, and the ruthlessness hidden deep within them were exactly the same as his own back then.

They were all orphans, refugees, and wild grasses struggling to survive in this cruel world.

"His name is Gao Jin," Lu Chen patted Gao Jin on the shoulder, "He's a good prospect, I want him to learn boxing from you."

"And you need to learn those real killing techniques," Lu Chen added, "I want you to forge him into the sharpest knife."

Chen Luojun circled around Gao Jin, then suddenly struck, throwing a punch at Gao Jin's face.

Although this punch wasn't delivered with full force, it was extremely fast.

Gao Jin didn't scream or back down. Almost instinctively, he raised his arm to block while simultaneously diving down to try and attack Chen Luojun's ribs.

Although lacking in skill and strength, and easily neutralized by Chen Luojun, their reaction speed and counter-attack awareness were absolutely top-notch.

"Good lad."

Chen Luojun's eyes lit up. He withdrew his hand and looked at Gao Jin, "Have you practiced before?"

"I've never practiced it." Gao Jin shook his head, staring at Chen Luojun. "I learned it by watching people in piles of dead bodies."

These words dispelled the last trace of concern in Chen Luojun's heart.

"Brother Chen, I'll take this guy."

Chen Luojun turned to look at Lu Chen and solemnly said, "From today onwards, he is my true first disciple."

"I will teach him all my skills without reservation."

"very good."

Lu Chen nodded in satisfaction.

Chen Luojun's fierceness, combined with Gao Jin's future ruthless skills, is a perfect match.

"Gao Jin, why aren't you calling me Master?"

Gao Jin straightened his slightly disheveled suit and bowed respectfully to Chen Luojun:

"Master."

"Alright, enough with the formalities."

Chen Luojun patted Gao Jin on the shoulder with such force that it almost knocked the skinny man to the ground. "Now that you're in, you have to follow the rules. Take off that suit and change into your training clothes. How can you box dressed like that?"

Gao Jin hesitated for a moment and looked at Lu Chen.

"Go."

Lu Chen said with a smile, "The suit will be your battle armor in the future, but right now you need to train your body to be as hard as steel so that you can carry this suit."

"Yes, boss."

Gao Jin then took off his suit jacket, carefully folded it and placed it on the chair, and then followed Chen Luojun to the dressing room.

Looking at the two figures, one big and one small, Lu Chen felt a surge of accomplishment.

The successor of the tornado training program teaches the future "warden".

Just thinking about this scene is exciting.