Hong Kong film: Refusing to go undercover, the policeman's path to becoming the richest man.

Chapter 45 Five Days to Seize the Dragon Throne, Bloodstained Construction Site

Lin Yaochang stared at him for a long time before saying in a low voice, "Ah Luo, you're always like this, habitually throwing yourself into things."

"You've already made a sacrifice for me once before—"

Luo Zhiming interrupted him with a smile: "Boss, didn't you always teach me that a person should be loyal and righteous?"

"In that case, what's there to hesitate about?"

"I always act according to my conscience."

No one forced me; it was my own choice.

"I want to be the leader, it's that simple." She then added jokingly, "You won't object, will you?"

Master Jin slapped his thigh and laughed loudly: "How is that possible!"

Uncle Qian chimed in, "With A Luo in power, who dares to object?"

"If anyone disagrees, let him step forward!"

The two men kept their eyes fixed on Lin Yaochang, fearing that he might cause further trouble.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yaochang suddenly smiled: "Actually, the first person I thought of the day I stepped down was you."

"From now on, you are the leader of Xinliansheng."

"It's not an agent, it's an official one."

"I believe in your relationship with Suanbao and I will never let his blood be shed in vain."

He Jiaju was so excited he almost jumped up: "Congratulations, Brother Luo!"

Jin Ye breathed a long sigh of relief: "I can finally rest easy."

Uncle Qian, who was always close to Luo Zhiming, nodded and said, "With Luo at the helm, no one can say a word against it."

Luo Zhiming gently shook his head: "No, there will still be people who object."

Uncle Qian's eyes widened in anger: "Who?!"

Luo Zhiming uttered two words calmly: "A-Tian".

The air froze instantly.

Jin Ye, Qian Shu, and Lin Yaochang all changed color.

Luo Zhiming calmly took out the documents He Chu had given him from his pocket and said in a low voice, "There's quite a lot to do next."

"The first step is to resolve those unstable and troublesome issues."

"I specifically hired a private investigator to find out this after the incident," Uncle Qian sighed, looking at Luo Zhiming. "Ah Luo, you are truly a man of honor and loyalty."

"No wonder he was the closest brother to Suan Bao back in the day."

Luo Zhiming's face remained calm, without the slightest ripple.

He looked at Lin Yaochang, his tone firm: "Boss, don't get involved in this. Let me handle it." Lin Yaochang gripped the documents tightly in his hand, his back to him, his voice low: "What? You're afraid I'm not ruthless enough? You can't bring yourself to do it?"

Luo Zhiming gently shook his head.

"You've already retired."

One sentence, and the room fell silent.

Just then, Ah Tian's subordinate rushed in to report: "Boss, there's a foreigner outside looking for you."

Ah Tian glared at him: "What foreigner! He's our honored guest. You need to know the proper etiquette and be polite when you see him in the future." His subordinate hurriedly nodded and bowed.

But then he muttered under his breath, "But—it seems like Master Ding isn't too happy about you getting too close to this foreigner."

Ah Tian immediately put on a stern face and reprimanded, "What's the point of wandering the martial world?"

"What else could it be? Money!"

"Richard can supply us with goods steadily, allowing us to make money even while we're at ease, so he's our God of Wealth."

"Brother Chang is no longer the person who used to be at the forefront."

After saying that, he stood up to greet the person. As he passed his underling, he poked the man in the chest with his finger and said, "When you're out in the game, you need to keep your eyes open and figure out who really keeps their word."

The younger brother quickly bowed his head: "You will always be my boss."

Ah Tian snorted coldly and strode outside, his face now beaming with a warm smile: "Mr. Richard, welcome! It's an honor to have you here."

Richard glanced around, shook hands briefly, and said in a low voice, "Let's go inside and talk."

Ah Tian waved his hand dismissively: "This is my territory, I'm in charge! I'm not afraid of anyone eavesdropping when I talk here."

""

Richard remained cautious: "Better safe than sorry."

A hint of contempt flashed in Ah Tian's eyes—a senior superintendent in the Political Department, and this is all the courage you have? You're not even as brave as us who live on the edge!

But then he thought about it again, just as he had said when he was scolding his younger brother: Richard was now his god of wealth.

Even if you secretly dislike someone, you still have to put on a smile.

But he secretly vowed in his heart—once I'm strong enough, I'll make you taste my methods!

He invited Richard into his office, took an exquisite wooden box from the table, opened it, and said with a smile, "You've come at the perfect time. This is a fresh shipment of genuine Cuban cigars, one hundred dollars apiece, absolutely top-notch."

Richard's eyes lit up: "Then we must have a good taste."

Ah Tian personally stepped forward, deftly trimmed the cigarette butt, lit it for him, and respectfully handed it over, then asked, "If there's anything you need, you could just call. Why come all the way here? Is it that important?"

Richard took a slow drag, letting the smoke swirl in his mouth before exhaling, and said gravely, "This must be discussed in person."

"It's extremely urgent."

There's a huge project coming up; we haven't seen an opportunity like this in years.

"If you miss this opportunity, who knows when you'll get another chance?"

"We need to sell our goods as soon as possible."

He stared at Ah Tian, ​​his tone becoming more serious: "Listen carefully, once this deal is completed, the return will be at least three times."

"This is only the immediate benefit."

"Once you truly enter the 'Gold Club,' you'll receive huge dividends every year."

"That money can be deposited in a bank openly and honestly. The police wouldn't dare touch it, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) wouldn't be able to find it, and even the Security Bureau can't touch it."

"You can use it for investment or to buy property, it's up to you."

Ah Tian frowned: "Does it have to be this rushed?"

Richard nodded emphatically: "Of course! Did you know that even bank executives, stock market traders, and CEOs of major corporations are all collecting funds now?"

We have to grab a piece of this pie.

"Otherwise, while others eat meat, we can only drink leftover soup and water."

Ah Tian nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

But he looked troubled: "But I'm not the head of Xinliansheng yet, so there are many things I can't do."

Richard was ruthless: "Then make yourself the one at the helm."

"You need to understand that the reason you were chosen to enter this circle is because you are a big shot in Xinliansheng."

"But that's not enough!"

"When Lin Yaochang was around, you were the person he trusted most, and you could mobilize the entire organization's resources."

"Once he retires and someone else takes that position, you won't be as comfortable as you are now."

"Therefore, you must take the throne."

"Otherwise, the doors of the Golden Club will never open for you."

Ah Tian silently smoked, his eyes growing deeper amidst the swirling smoke.

Richard's voice suddenly turned somber: "If there's anything I can help you with, just say the word—don't be shy."

"We're all in this together. If you mess this up, I, as the introducer, will also suffer and lose face in front of the big shots." Ah Tian said through gritted teeth, "The top position isn't something anyone can just sit on. It requires the approval of the elders of Xinliansheng."

Richard's voice suddenly rose: "Then let them push you up!"

"You've been doing this for so many years, do you really need me to teach you step-by-step?"

"If anyone stands in your way of becoming the leader, just eliminate them, isn't that enough?"

Ah Tian sneered, "If it were that simple, I would have done it already."

"There are rules in the club."

"If I remove all the elders, who would dare to vote for me?"

How can a person who breaks faith and betrays trust be respected?

"Don't even mention those old guys, even the lowly errand boys wouldn't recognize me!"

Richard stared at him like he was a fool: "You're a drug dealer, and you're talking to me about honor?"

"If you were truly ethical, why would you be involved with drugs?"

"Let me tell you, there are only two things in this world that are most addictive—money and power!"

"Either be richer than a country, or wield immense power."

"As long as you stand tall enough and have a full enough pocket, people will naturally bow down and obey you."

Have you ever heard the saying?

"Get rich first, then establish your character!"

Ah Tian was taken aback.

Richard roared even louder: "Morality is something you can only talk about after you've had enough to eat and wear!"

"You can't even afford to eat properly now, what are you talking to me about loyalty and righteousness for?"

"Are you out of your mind?"

Ah Tian opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.

Richard slowly puffed on his cigarette, his voice chilling as if seeping from the earth: "I'll give you seven days. You must take the top spot, no matter what."

"Who's blocking your way?"

"Lin Yaochang? Luo Zhiming? Or Huihuang?"

"Take care of everything."

Ah Tian suddenly stood up: "I'm warning you, don't touch them."

"Since Suanbao is already dead, if you touch anyone else, everyone will know that I was the one who did it."

Richard chuckled: "We're all in the same boat. It's not surprising what others think. In their eyes, it was you who did it."

"Ah Tian, ​​which is more important: brotherhood or the powerful backers behind the Golden Club?"

"That's the real big shot," he said, standing up and taking a step closer.

"Either you do it, or I'll do it."

"Once you miss the chance to join the Golden Club, it's gone forever."

"Cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents."

"I'm only giving you five days now."

"If you won't do it, I'll do it for you."

"The opportunity is here; the choice is yours."

Ah Tian's expression changed several times. After a long silence, he finally squeezed out a sentence through gritted teeth: "You don't need to do it, I'll do it myself."

Richard threw his head back and laughed loudly: "Tim, I knew you weren't stupid!"

Richard walked out the door smugly, muttering, "Ah Tian looks fierce, but he's actually more timid than a mouse. He dawdles over such a small matter."

"It would be great if Lin Yaochang were willing to cooperate."

"However—the dead Lin Yaochang is the best Lin Yaochang."

Before he could finish speaking, everything went black, and a sack was put over his head!

Immediately afterwards, a barrage of heavy blows slammed into him!

The pain surged like a tidal wave, tearing my heart apart!

Richard was terrified.

He knew perfectly well that it was a hard object like an iron bar or steel pipe hitting him!

The excruciating pain made him groan involuntarily.

After a long while, a glorious voice rang out: "Even foreign devils feel pain?"

Luo Zhiming sneered: "Of course."

"No matter how much someone doesn't look Chinese, they're still made of flesh and blood."

"Anyone who is hit will cry out in pain."

Huihuang kicked the sack hard: "Ah Luo, what do we do with this guy?"

Luo Zhiming's tone was frighteningly calm: "Pour cement."

"What's the point of keeping this kind of garbage?"

"Throwing him into the sea is too lenient on him."

"To avoid polluting the environment, let's just wrap him up like a cement pillar and sink him in the pond."

Huihuang laughed: "Leave it to me."

The next second, Richard was dragged onto a van, without even taking off his sack, and headed straight for the construction site.

He panicked completely!

What?

Are you going to seal me up with cement?

I am a police superintendent!

You dare touch me?!

He was about to shout when he was suddenly struck hard on the back of the head, his vision went black, and he completely lost consciousness.

A murderous glint flashed in Huihuang's eyes: "Ah Luo, do as I say, it'll be cleaner to just sink him into the pond."

"Why bother pouring cement?"

"This man is a hungry wolf; he cannot be allowed to live."

Luo Zhiming asked casually, "Did you carefully read the information I gave you?"

Huihuang nodded slightly: "I've seen it."

Luo Zhiming said calmly, "He ordered an assassin to kill Suanbao. This debt must be settled."

"But things have to be done step by step." He patiently explained to Huihuang, "He was the one who carried out the killing, but behind him stands an entire massive force."

"Xinliansheng is being targeted by Richard? No, he's just a gofer."

"The real target of our attention is the deeply entrenched group behind him."

"Richard is easy to kill; any knife-wielder could handle him."

"But what happens after you kill him?"

The glory was momentarily silenced.

Luo Zhiming continued, "Unless we can completely overturn the network behind it and wipe it all out."

"Otherwise, we'll have to be on guard against them striking from the shadows every single day from now on."

"You've seen that document too."

"How many people are involved in that place called the 'Golden Club'?"

"It has everything: politics, business, police, and anti-corruption."

"Almost every social class you can think of is included."

"Many of them are even faces that appear on television every day."

"Compared to this behemoth, what is Richard? Just a pawn."

After a long silence, Huihuang looked at Luo Zhiming with a complicated expression: "Are you planning to use yourself as bait?"

Luo Zhiming corrected him: "It's not just me, but the entire Xinliansheng brand."

"Didn't you hear the conversation between those two just now?"

"This guy has quite an appetite."

"They actually want to wipe us all out, leaving no one alive."

"Can we let him succeed?"

"If he actually succeeds, you, me, Chang-ge, and Ka-kui will all be going down there to pay the price!"

Huihuang immediately declared, "You're the eldest brother, I'll listen to you!"

The phone rang just as he finished speaking.

He answered the call, listened, and then looked up at Luo Zhiming, asking, "Ah Tian has been captured by my men. What should we do?"

Luo Zhiming said calmly, "According to family rules."

Huihuang decisively ordered, "Bring Atian to the construction site."

Luo Zhiming looked at him: "I'm going to enforce family rules. Do you have any objections?"

Huihuang's voice turned cold: "He's not my brother anymore."

"We kowtowed to Guan Yu together back then, but now they want to kill us all."

"He broke the rules set by our ancestors, so I have to follow the rules."

Luo Zhiming gently patted his shoulder: "There's nothing we can do about it."

Ah Tian's heart has long been captivated by the foreigners; he's not one of us.

"Brother Chang warned him long ago not to get too close to foreigners, but he didn't listen."

"Even when Suanbao was alive, he advised him to quit while he was ahead, but he remained obstinate."

"They're even capable of doing things like this now."

"This is not as simple as just breaking faith."

Huihuang nodded emphatically: "I understand, don't worry about me, I know what I'm doing."

Luo Zhiming patted him hard on the shoulder, then turned to He Jiaju and said, "Jiaju, call Master Jin, Brother Chang, and Uncle Qian, and ask them to come to the construction site."

I am going to publicly discipline Ah Tian according to family rules.

Huihuang frowned: "Does this matter really need to alarm three big shots?"

Luo Zhiming's eyes were clear: "I am the leader of Xinliansheng, but they are our predecessors."

"How many years has it been since we last used family discipline?"

"We have to give Ah Tian a chance to speak."

Huihuang disagreed: "People have gone this far, what's the point of arguing? We're not a court."

"Ah Tian, ​​you're good in every other way, but you're too soft-hearted."

Despite saying that, his expression clearly relaxed.

He himself was unaware of the change in his emotions.

He didn't really want to plead for Ah Tian, ​​but rather to put his own mind at ease.

Luo Zhiming's attitude reassured him—this man, like Lin Yaochang, valued loyalty and followed the rules; he was a reliable fellow.

Outsiders often think that gangs are all about fighting and killing, and lawlessness.

But they also have their own principles and their own rules.

There must be rules to follow when doing things; crossing the line is a taboo.

It was obvious that Luo Zhiming took this rule very seriously.

Upon arriving at the construction site, Luo Zhiming ordered, "Shove the man into the metal bucket and wait for my command."

Ho Ka-kui and Brilliant's henchman Mike worked together to stuff the unconscious Richard into the barrel, ripped off the sack, and threw it aside.

Huihuang took out cigarettes and offered them to everyone. The group smoked silently and waited.

Shortly after, a van pulled up, and Ah Tian was pushed off the van.

As soon as he landed, he shouted, "Huihuang! Alu! What are you doing?"

"Aren't we brothers? How could you treat me like this?" Huihuang sneered, spitting on the ground and glaring at him with disgust. "Who the hell is on your side?"

Ah Tian's heart tightened, and an ominous premonition surged up instantly.

Huihuang gestured to the side with his chin: "Take a look for yourself, see who that is."

Ah Tian turned his head in that direction and was instantly struck dumb—

The person huddled inside the tin bucket was none other than Richard!

A terrible thought suddenly exploded in my mind: we've been exposed!

He was so cold that he could barely stand.

He never expected that Luo Zhiming and Huihuang would be so ruthless! Not only did they subdue him, but they also captured Richard and stuffed him into an iron barrel filled with gasoline, intending to make him into one of those eerie clay sculptures!

That's a high-ranking police superintendent from the Criminal Investigation Department! How dare they touch someone like that?

Ah Tian panicked and forced himself to shout, "Are you all crazy? You even kidnapped the foreign police superintendent?"

"He's a police superintendent! If anything happens to us, the entire police force will hunt us down!"

Huihuang glanced at him sideways, his eyes full of mockery: "He's a cop, we're from the underworld, we're natural enemies."

"Does this mean he's allowed to mess with us, but we're not allowed to mess with him?"

"You're being way too naive."

Ah Tian roared, "But his status is different! Touching him will cause a huge disaster!"

Huihuang coldly retorted, "He's no good either—he's a corrupt cop!"

A-Tian was stunned, unable to utter a single word. He could only stare blankly at Huihuang, his eyes filled with fear and confusion.

Is this still the same Huihuang who always obeyed his orders?

Huihuang saw through his thoughts, a mocking smile playing on his lips: "Are you wondering how I ended up like this?"

Ah Tian was hit where it hurt, and managed a weak smile: "We're brothers, the better you do, the happier I am."

Huihuang shook his head: "No, you're not happy at all."

He slowly squatted down, looking directly into Ah Tian's eyes: "There's something I need to tell you."

"From today onwards, I will no longer listen to you."

Ah Tianqian smiled and smoothed things over, saying, "We're family, so let's not be so formal. If you're in charge, I'll listen to you."

Huihuang's voice was icy: "Who wants to be brothers with someone like you who betrays their own people?"

Ah Tian was speechless after being choked.

In the world of gangsters, sometimes face is more important than life, and sometimes face is worthless.

He said with a pained expression, "Huihuang, who spoke ill of me behind my back?"

"After so many years of friendship, can it really be defeated by a few words of provocation from others?"

These words were clearly directed at Luo Zhiming, who was watching coldly from the sidelines.

Luo Zhiming merely glanced at him indifferently, his gaze as if he were looking at a corpse.

Ah Tian suddenly broke down emotionally, shouting loudly, "Ah Luo! What are you doing back here?"

"Having finally gotten out of jail, instead of settling down, they insist on coming back to cause trouble!"

"Everything was peaceful before, but everything went into chaos after you came back!"

Snapped!

A resounding slap landed on his face.

Ah Tian was stunned.

Huihuang withdrew his hand, his tone sharp: "You dare call yourself 'Ah Luo'?"

"Don't you want to know why I'm no longer listening to you?"

"From now on, I will only listen to Brother Luo."

Ah Tian stared wide-eyed in disbelief: "Why?"

Huihuang said coldly, "I have something to inform you: Master Jin, Brother Chang, Uncle Qian, and all the elders of Xinliansheng have held a meeting and decided that the next leader will be Luo Zhiming."

Ah Tian's pupils constricted, and he roared, "I refuse to accept this!"

"I risked my life for the community! I shed blood! I earned money for Grandpa!"

"Why should he be promoted instead of me?!"

Huihuang scoffed: "Who hasn't risked their life for the gang? Who hasn't shed blood? Who hasn't made money?"

"You think you're the only one who deserves credit?"

"I, A-Luo, am a total bastard—which one isn't? You fucking tell me!"

"Back then, you and Suanbao were vying for the position, and what happened? The elders chose Suanbao."

"Back then I felt sorry for you, but now I understand—how accurate their judgment was!"

"They've known what kind of person you are all along!"

"It's a pity I was too stupid back then, and you kept me in the dark!"

A-Tian suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and hurriedly pleaded, "Hui-Hui, don't listen to what others are saying! We're sworn brothers!"

Huihuang gritted his teeth and said, "That's right, I used to treat you like a brother."

"But don't forget, Ah Luo, Suanbao, and I were also sworn brothers who burned incense and took an oath of brotherhood in front of the Guandi Temple!"

"We kowtowed and toasted together back then, making a vow!"

"Do you still remember the vows you made that night? Do you still remember what Brother Chang said when he smashed the bowl?"

"What right does a treacherous person have to mention the word 'brother'?!"

He stood up, his tone completely detached: "Brother Luo has already called Brother Chang, Master Jin, and Uncle Qian to come and handle this matter personally."

Ah Tian's heart sank to the bottom in an instant.

—Huang Hui actually called Luo Zhiming "Brother Luo".

This means that he has completely switched sides and genuinely submitted to the cause.

This is not just a betrayal, but a declaration: his era has come to an end.

However, compared to what happened next, Ah Tian had no time to care about his disheveled state.

"Why did these three seniors suddenly arrive?" he asked, forcing a smile.

"How long are you going to keep me tied up? Let me go right now!" he shouted as he struggled.

Huihuang glanced at him coldly, as if looking at a fool who didn't know his own death: "Let you go?"

"Are you out of your mind?"

"You think Brother Chang and the others came here in person just for tea?"

"Of course, it's to clean house!"

Ah Tian felt a chill in his heart, his face instantly turned pale, and he shook his head with a dry laugh: "Stop joking—this is not the time for jokes."

""

Huihuang scoffed, "Who the hell has time to play along with your act?"

"No—you can't do this to me!" Ah Tian screamed suddenly, his eyes filled with terror.

Luo Zhiming said in a deep voice, "Huihuang, ignore him."

"Yes, Brother Luo," Huihuang replied immediately, his tone respectful.

He had the fiercest temper, but he was also the most loyal and righteous.

In his mind, the authority of the organization was paramount.

As the most ruthless of the five tigers of Xinliansheng, he always valued rules more than his own life.

If anyone breaks the rules, he'll be the first to rush up and take action.

Ah Tian was still roaring, "Ah Luo! By what right do you judge me?"

"We are all brothers, equal in status!"

"Why are you in charge? I don't accept this!"

"Why didn't Brother Chang choose me? This is so unfair!"

Luo Zhiming frowned and interrupted, "It's not up to you or me to decide who gets to be in charge."

"It was Jin Ye, Chang Ge, and Qian Shu who set up this arrangement."

"Your yelling at me won't do any good." He turned and ordered, "Ka-Kui, shut him up."

"Keep your hands and feet clean."

A glint of excitement flashed in He Jiaju's eyes: "Brother Luo, I've been wanting to teach this kid a lesson for a long time!"

"You dare touch me?!" Ah Tian's eyes widened in fury. "Insubordination! Do you want to die?!"

He Jiaju was too lazy to waste words and kicked out with his leg.

Ah Tian immediately spat out blood, broke several teeth, and collapsed to the ground.

Strangely, neither Luo Zhiming nor Huihuang showed any emotion or reaction to this scene.

Huihuang frowned and reminded him, "Jiaju, you used to be a master strategist, but now you're Brother Luo's right-hand man. You need to be careful in your actions."

"You are the future pillar of Xinliansheng. Be swift and decisive, and don't leave any loopholes."

He Jiaju nodded in understanding: "Understood, Brother Huihuang, I'll remember it."

Ah Tian trembled all over, his lips tightly shut, and he dared not utter another sound.

At that moment, he finally realized that something was wrong.

What puzzled him even more was why Huihuang would target him like this.

He kept replaying the past in his mind, and the more he thought about it, the angrier he became—

I have no small debt to Huihuang!

Instead of being grateful, he stood against me?

Why is that?!

Ah Tian was completely baffled and broke out in a cold sweat.

The construction site fell into a deathly silence.

Ah Tian felt like he was sitting on pins and needles, as if time was stretching out.

After an unknown amount of time, three black sedans slowly drove into the construction site.

Lin Yaochang, Jin Ye, and Qian Shu, three veterans, were present at the event.

Upon seeing Lin Yaochang, Ah Tian cried out like a drowning man clinging to a piece of driftwood, "Boss! You must seek justice for me!"

"Luo Zhiming and Huihuang have gone mad! They kidnapped people without authorization, and even dared to detain a foreign police superintendent. They're trying to destroy the entire gang!"

""

Lin Yaochang looked at him quietly, his tone deep: "I will act in accordance with the gang rules and will never show favoritism."

Ah Tian felt a surge of warmth in his heart, secretly delighted: Brother Chang is still on my side after all!

Luo Zhiming, Huihuang, Jiaju — you just wait!

But the next second, his smile froze on his face.

Luo Zhiming spoke up: "After investigation, the murderer who killed Suanbao has been apprehended."

"He confessed that it was a foreigner named Richard who ordered him to do it."

"That assassin has been encased in cement and sunk into the sea. He won't resurface even after a thousand years."

Ah Tian's pupils suddenly contracted, and he knew something was wrong!

He had no idea that less than three days after Suanbao's death, the man had already been arrested.

Luo Zhiming deliberately delayed the narration to create the illusion that the case had just been solved.

What's even more terrifying is that, apart from him, everyone else in this scheme had already conspired together.

Lin Yaochang frowned, feigning ignorance: "Arresting Richard is one thing, but why did you kidnap Ah Tian too?"

Just a moment ago, Ah Tian was relieved that his boss had spoken up for him, but now he wished he had never met Lin Yaochang.

When the two men were tied up at different times, the truth became clear: the foreigner had been abducted as soon as he left his establishment.

Sure enough, Huihuang immediately replied, "Boss, we intercepted Richard outside Ah Tian's casino."

"He came out looking radiant; he had been inside for a full half hour."

Lin Yaochang whirled around, his gaze piercing like a knife as he looked at Ah Tian: "What did you talk about with him?"

Ah Tian's teeth chattered, and he stammered, "Boss—I'm really innocent—"

"I was merely discussing a business deal with that foreigner; there was nothing more to it!"

Lin Yaochang stared intently into his eyes: "You dare swear? You're not lying to me?"

Ah Tian immediately raised his hand, his voice trembling: "If I've uttered even half a lie, may I be struck by lightning, or may I be drowned in mud and fed to the fish!"

Lin Yaochang looked at him with a gloomy expression, his voice low and somber: "So you're saying—you're innocent?"

Ah Tian nodded frantically: "Boss, I've been framed! How could I dare to have any ulterior motives!"

Huihuang sneered and nodded to the side: "Jiaju, get ready to make your move and send him on his way."

He Jiaju rubbed his hands together and grinned, "Don't worry, Brother Huihuang, I'll deal with this bastard for you as soon as Boss Ding finishes his questioning."

Ah Tian's eyes widened suddenly: "What do you want to do?!"

Huihuang smirked: "I'll take you where you need to be."

As he spoke, he pulled an old tape recorder from his pocket and deftly inserted a cassette tape.

"I forgot to tell you, we put in a lot of effort to catch this mole."

"While the foreigner was eating, we secretly planted a listening device on him."

"Perfect timing, I've recorded the whole thing."

Ah Tian suddenly felt a chill run through him, his face turning ashen: "Recorded... what did you record?"

Huihuang gave him a cold glance: "You'll understand after you hear it."

Ah Tian struggled and shouted, "Boss! Don't believe them! That tape is fake! They're framing me!"

Huihuang's eyes sharpened, and he hissed, "Ka-Kui!"

Without saying a word, Ho Ka-kui rushed forward and slapped Ah Tim several times across the face, making Ah Tim see stars and hear ringing in his ears.

He casually tore off a piece of dirty cloth, crumpled it into a ball, and stuffed it into Ah Tian's mouth, even pushing it in forcefully, as if afraid that Ah Tian would utter another word.

Completely ignoring the other person's coughing and struggling, they treated it as if it were livestock waiting to be slaughtered.

Huihuang nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad, you're becoming more and more sensible about the rules."

The tape recorder spun slowly, and Richard's voice, crackling with static, came through: "You're a drug dealer, talking to me about loyalty and righteousness?"

"If you're so loyal, why are you even touching this stuff?"

"Let me tell you, there are only two things in this world that can drive people crazy: money and power."

"Either be incredibly wealthy or hold a high position of power."

"If you stand high enough and have enough money, you'll naturally have a bunch of lackeys willing to risk their lives for you."

Have you ever heard the saying, "Get rich and establish good character!"

"Talking about integrity and morality is something only the rich and powerful can afford to think about."

"You can't even afford a decent meal right now, and you're talking to me about this?"

"Are you out of your mind?"

"You have seven days. No matter what, you must take the top position at Xinliansheng."

"Who forced you to take the position?"

"Lin Yaochang? Luo Zhiming? Or Huihuang?"

"Eliminate them all."

"I'm warning you, don't touch them."

"Suanbao is already dead at your hands. If you touch them again, everyone will know that I was behind it."

"We're in the same boat, and their guess isn't entirely wrong—it really was you who did it."

"Ah Tian, ​​is brotherhood more valuable than those big shots from the Golden Club?"

"You don't want that kind of status?"

"If you won't do it, I'll do it myself."

"The opportunity to join the Golden Club is a once-in-a-lifetime chance, and I don't want to miss it."

"Cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents."

"Five days, I'll only give you five days."

"I've given you the opportunity; the choice is yours."

"You don't need to do it, I'll do it myself."

"Ah Tian, ​​I knew you were a pragmatic person."

The recording abruptly stopped.

Ah Tian collapsed to the ground, completely exhausted, his eyes vacant.

It’s over.

It's completely over.

This time, even if Lin Yaochang wanted to protect him, he couldn't.

He actually planned to take down all the leaders of Xinliansheng in one fell swoop—who would let him live?

Is Jin Ye capable?

Uncle Qian?

Can Lin Yaochang do it?

Brilliant Energy?

Will Lok Chi-ming or Ho Ka-kui soften their hearts?

joke.

Those who live in the underworld, who hasn't lived a life of constant danger? Who can tolerate this kind of betrayal?

If you don't cut the weeds at the root, they'll grow back in the spring breeze—that's an ironclad rule in the underworld!

Jin Ye's face was ashen, and his voice was as cold as ice: "What a disgrace to our family! Xinliansheng has produced such a scoundrel as you."

"I thought you were being deceived by Richard and didn't know who killed you."

"So you knew all along, and you were even in cahoots with that foreigner!"

"They even dared to try and wipe us all out!"

"You've committed treachery, insubordination, and cruelty against your fellow disciples; you're utterly unkind, unjust, and disloyal!"

He turned to Lin Yaochang and said in a deep voice, "Ah Chang, according to our family rules, how should this be dealt with?"

Lin Yaochang said calmly, "I asked him just now, and he said that if there was any deception, he would rather be sealed in cement."

"Then so be it."

Ah Tian was utterly devastated, his soul scattered.

It’s over.

No one can save him now.

Lin Yaochang turned to Luo Zhiming, his tone calm but weighty: "Luo, you are now the head of Xinliansheng. How you deal with him is up to you."

Luo Zhiming didn't even blink: "Then fill it with cement and sink it in the sea."

"Ka-Kui, wake that foreigner up and let him see our rules with his own eyes."

He Jiaju immediately complied.

He felt that using his hands directly would be too dirty, so he grabbed a bucket of cold water from the side and splashed it all over Richard's face.

The man jolted, coughed, and opened his eyes. His first words were, "You dare touch me? I'm a member of the police force!"

Without saying a word, Luo Zhiming stepped forward and slapped him several times, making his ears ring and his vision go black.

After a long while, consciousness gradually returned—

Kidnapped!

A high-ranking police superintendent from the Special Branch was kidnapped by gangsters!

If this gets out, I'll lose all face!

But he simply couldn't bring himself to say it.

He was taken away from Ah Tian's place. Who would believe that a policeman would be in a place like that late at night? Not to mention explaining his relationship with Ah Tian.

Perhaps, no one gave him a chance to explain.

His relationship with Xinliansheng was already irreconcilable; would the other side leave any survivors? Don't even think about it.

Richard's mind was in complete chaos.

Luo Zhiming looked at him coldly: "Wake up, you're running out of time."

Look to the side, let Ah Tian show you how.

"What? Ah Tian was arrested too?" His heart tightened, thinking it was a trick. He reluctantly turned his head to look, and froze.

It really is!

The man with a bruised and swollen face, curled up on the ground, was none other than the arrogant Ah Tian.

Luo Zhiming's lips curled into a slight smile, his tone sarcastic: "A-Tian just listened to a recording."

"It's crystal clear inside; you confessed to killing our former leader, Suobao."

"That's not all. You're also plotting to wipe us out."

"You've got some nerve."

Richard's expression changed drastically: "How...how did you get this?"

He blurted out, "You planted a listening device on him?"

Luo Zhiming scoffed: "We're not like you foreigners, who even eavesdrop on our own people."

"We've tricked you."

"Just this morning while you were having breakfast."

Richard looked on incredulously: "I—I didn't feel anything at all?"

Luo Zhiming shook his head: "This credit doesn't belong to me."

"It was our top-tier Wenque (a type of Chinese chess) player who made the move."

"It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the patriarch of pickpockets in the underworld."

"If you find out, his reputation built up over the past few decades will be ruined."

Richard was speechless.

Luo Zhiming's voice turned cold: "A-Tian broke the rules. According to the old custom, he should have been sent on his way with three cuts and six holes."

"But he just swore an oath in front of Brother Chang—if he breaks the oath, he will willingly seal his body in cement and throw himself into the sea to feed the fish."

He suddenly raised his voice: "Ka-Kui, send him away!"

He Jiaju responded immediately and pressed the switch on the mixer.

With a loud crash, cement poured down, quickly engulfing Ah Tian.

The person was still struggling, but after only a dozen seconds, he stopped moving completely.

The cement quickly filled the iron bucket, sealing it perfectly.

Who would have thought that this cold concrete housed a once powerful figure in the martial arts world?

Richard's legs went weak and his crotch was almost soaked.

Luo Zhiming waved his hand: "Bring a vehicle and take the barrels to fill the sea."

"At least it's a way of making use of waste."

"From now on, Ah Tian's name will be erased from Xinliansheng's roster."

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