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

Chapter 49 Deciphering the Financial Black Web

Since learning that He Chu liked to drink tea, he also started to learn to appreciate tea, and now he can actually taste some of the aftertaste.

He took off his glasses, slowly wiped the lenses with a piece of deerskin, and asked calmly, "Who decided the time and place of that deal?"

"Me," Gandhi answered decisively.

"How many times was it revised in between?"

"Three times," Gandhi said confidently. "I'm not a novice; why would I go down a dead-end path?"

"Has Xinliansheng failed to cooperate?"

"Cooperate!" Gandhi said irritably. "If I don't cooperate, will I have them act as intermediaries?"

Ni Yongxiao took off his glasses, his gaze turning colder: "You can change the time and place at will, and people just follow your lead and do whatever you say."

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"And now that something's gone wrong, you still have the nerve to come knocking on my door demanding compensation?"

"According to your logic, Xinliansheng could also come back to the Ni family demanding an explanation—would you give it to them or not?"

Gandhi blurted out, "I'd give him a fart!"

Ni Yongxiao laughed: "Then what makes you think they have to give it to you?"

His voice lowered, tinged with sarcasm: "It doesn't matter if you have no shame, our family still wants to maintain some reputation."

Gandhi opened his mouth, but could not speak.

Ni Yongxiao then asked, "Haven't you ever had your drugs raided by the anti-drug squad before?"

Gandhi gritted his teeth: "Yes, I have."

Ni Yongxiao waved his hand: "Get lost."

Gandhi left looking disheveled.

Han Chen shook his head and smiled wryly: "Ah Xiao, Gandhi didn't really come here to ask for compensation. He was afraid that Xinliansheng would come back to settle accounts with him."

Ni Yongxiao sneered: "Who in this line of work hasn't had a mishap? Getting caught by the cops is perfectly normal."

"Everyone in this line of work has a few old cases on their hands. Xinliansheng has been caught, and so has our Ni family. Zhongyixin and Dongxing, which one is clean?"

"But instead of Luo Zhiming coming to cry for his parents, Gandhi jumped out first, which is really shameful."

Han Chen frowned: "But it feels like bad luck for something like this to happen on our first collaboration."

Ni Yongxiao sighed softly, "That's exactly why I want to stop."

"I've spoken with Luo Zhiming, and they don't want to get involved in these businesses anymore."

"The risk is too high. Once caught, you could face at least a decade or more in prison. If you're unlucky, you could spend the rest of your life there."

"They were in a hurry to get rid of that batch of goods."

Han Chen crossed his arms, seemingly lost in thought: "Just who exactly is eyeing Gandhi and Xinliansheng?"

Ni Yongxiao looked both amused and exasperated: "Luo Zhiming called me personally—he's from the Ministry of Justice."

"Foreigners?" Han Chen exclaimed in surprise.

Ni Yongxiao nodded, his expression complicated: "It's said that a car was circling around on the road, attracting attention."

"Gandhi made the driver go around in circles, which took too long."

"A police superintendent happened to be passing by on his way off duty. His professional instincts told him something was wrong, so he immediately called for backup—and all of them who came were senior inspectors."

"They thought they had caught a small smuggling case and made some extra money, but little did they know they had uncovered a huge drug trafficking network."

Han Chen was stunned: "So you mean—if Gandhi hadn't been so paranoid, none of this would have happened?"

Ni Yongxiao shrugged: "That's it."

"He still dares to come and cause trouble for me?"

"According to Luo Zhiming, Gandhi himself was the one who caused the whole thing."

"That's really embarrassing."

Han Chen asked in confusion, "How does Luo Zhiming know all the inside details?"

Ni Yongxiao sighed: "In order to save people, the lawyers of the Xinliansheng Society tried to bribe those foreigners, and unexpectedly, it actually worked."

"The other side received a large sum of hush money and released everyone."

"Even those from Gandhi's side were released."

"Why do you think he came all the way to you and me to complain?"

"Isn't it because they feel guilty? Knowing they're in the wrong, they're trying to turn the tables and find some psychological comfort."

Han Chen couldn't help but curse out loud: "Damn it!"

"Gandhi wasn't stupid either; this tactic was a strategic retreat—"

Ni Yongxiao suddenly smiled and changed the subject: "By the way, do you want to take over that batch of goods from Xinliansheng?"

Han Chen immediately replied, "Of course!"

Ni Yongxiao smiled at him and said, "Congratulations, you've saved two million in cash."

Han Chen was taken aback: "What do you mean by that?"

Ni Yongxiao sighed softly, "Luo Zhiming really knows how to behave."

He said there was a small misunderstanding between our two families, but in order not to hurt feelings, he simply gave us a face-saving price, saving us two million.

Han Chen's brow twitched slightly, and he said in a low voice, "Luo Zhiming—he really doesn't seem like the type to handle flour."

Ni Yongxiao said calmly, "Everyone has their own path."

"Some people think it's good to take shortcuts and turn their lives around overnight."

"Some people would rather go slower and walk the path they want to walk."

"I know what you're thinking—you think Luo Zhiming is doing favors by using those people he'll eventually get rid of?"

"But our Ni family has no choice but to accept this favor."

Han Chen smiled wryly and nodded in agreement.

Gandhi's move, though seemingly foolish, actually put the Ni family in a position where they had no choice but to accept this "goodwill," leaving them with no way to back down.

Ni Yongxiao suddenly smiled and said, "From now on, you'll be the one to run this household."

"Ah Chen, let me tell you the truth, those four old guys are all troublemakers."

"When you see an opportunity, don't hesitate to act."

"Don't forget how they stood by and kicked me when I was down when I first took office."

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"Your foundation is not stable right now, you have to take it one step at a time."

"If I were to give you everything now, it wouldn't be helping you, it would be pushing you into a fire pit."

Han Chen's expression was solemn: "I understand."

Ni Yongxiao added, "Swallow what should be swallowed, and leave nothing behind what shouldn't be left. Although you are one of the 'Five Tigers' of our Ni family, your seniority is too shallow. In terms of seniority and reputation, you can't command respect."

"In the underworld, reputation and seniority matter."

"This is your weakness."

Han Chen nodded emphatically: "Ah Xiao, I've got it all in mind."

After a brief pause, Ni Yongxiao suddenly asked, "Is the leader next to you Huang Zhicheng?"

Han Chen grinned: "You know him too? We grew up in the same village."

"Later, when he became a policeman, he helped me out quite a bit."

"When he quits and comes to me, what can I say? We're brothers, after all."

Ni Yongxiao's eyes deepened: "People with clean reputations who want to join a gang should think twice."

"Especially since he used to be a policeman."

"Ah Chen, if it were me, I would first figure out one thing."

He slowed his speech, enunciating each word clearly: "Huang Zhicheng, you were doing your job perfectly well, why did you suddenly quit?"

"Did he quit on his own, or was he forced out?"

"What exactly is he after when he gets close to you?"

Han Chen's expression hardened, and he nodded vigorously: "Ah Xiao, I will find out the truth."

This matter cannot be taken lightly.

The next day, the Ni family convened another meeting of its core members.

Gandhi's eyes were sinister, almost spitting fire: "Ah Chen, did you receive the goods?"

Han Chen smiled gratefully: "Thank you all for stepping aside; you've truly saved me from dire straits."

The black man asked urgently, "How's the quality of the goods?"

Gandhi responded coldly: "Number Four is too strong; using it directly would be fatal. It needs to be exchanged."

"One pack can be split into four packs, doubling the profit."

The black man's eyes widened suddenly: "How do you know so much?"

Gandhi immediately shut up.

Guoliang sneered and replied, "Xinliansheng's goods are known for their high quality in the underworld."

"However, they don't always produce this high purity."

"This batch is the last one Ah Tian has secretly stockpiled."

"As for how I know—"

"I heard that the four of us were originally supposed to have a share, but Gandhi pulled that stunt and made the car go around in circles."

"And of all times, we ran into foreign police officers patrolling near the government headquarters!"

"Not only did the deal fall through, but all of Xinliansheng's No. 4 and Gandhi's money was siphoned off by the cops."

"How did I know?"

"One of my underlings went with Gandhi's men to gather information and overheard the foreign officer arresting people getting carried away and letting it slip."

Gandhi flew into a rage: "Shut up!"

Guoliang retorted, "You're the one who should shut up!"

"If you hadn't messed things up, we wouldn't have missed out on this lucrative opportunity!"

"That's the No. 4 premium product! One is worth four! The profits will be phenomenal!"

"You ruined everything by yourself!"

The black man jumped to his feet, roaring, "Pay up!"

Wen Zheng, always a fence-sitter, immediately chimed in, seeing the tide turning against him, "That's right! Pay up!"

Gandhi was so angry that his vision blurred and he almost vomited blood.

Yesterday, he pretended to be crazy and came to curry favor in order to distance himself from Xinliansheng and avoid being held accountable. But today, he has been besieged by his own people.

Who would have thought that before even seeing a trace of Xinliansheng, Guoliang and his group would be the first to capsize!

Gandhi slammed his fist on the table: "Has your merchandise never been targeted by the cops?"

The black man sneered, "We would never make a mistake like this."

"Make the truck sent by Xinliansheng spin in circles? How can you even bring yourself to say something as insane as that?"

"You have to compensate for this loss!"

Gandhi jumped up: "Why should I pay?"

Guoliang's tone was calm but his words were barbed: "You're not the only one getting goods from Xinliansheng; anyone can run into this."

"We also took half the risk on this money."

"Because you messed up and ruined the goods, is it reasonable for you not to pay for it?"

At this moment, Wen Zheng suddenly interjected, "Brother Chen, how did you handle this transaction?"

Han Chen was sitting leisurely in the corner watching the show when he was suddenly called out. He chuckled dryly and said, "It's not that complicated."

"I moved the car directly to the backup warehouse, and the money was exchanged for the goods on the spot."

"Afterwards, I had tea with Mr. Luo and chatted for a while."

Gandhi looked incredulous: "That's it? That's it?"

Han Chen frowned and retorted, "Otherwise what?"

"Luo Zhiming is the head of Xinliansheng, with an entire triad backing him up. How could he be a cop?"

"Our Ni family has been in this business for quite some time now, and we know each other's backgrounds very well."

"This kind of business shouldn't have run into problems in the first place."

Gandhi was speechless.

Guoliang pressed on, saying, "Gandhi, you've been too clever for your own good, and now all three of us have been ruined."

"If you don't give me an explanation in front of Ah-Xiao today, this isn't over!"

Blackie and Wen Zheng immediately echoed their agreement.

Gandhi stood there, speechless, unsure how to respond.

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Ni Yongxiao slammed the teacup heavily on the table.

The room fell silent instantly.

His gaze swept over the crowd, his voice as cold as ice: "My father always said one thing when he was alive."

"What goes around comes around."

"Since the four of you are working together, you have to take responsibility for any mistakes that happen."

"Who hasn't lost goods? Who hasn't made a mistake?"

"Regardless of whether Gandhi was wrong or not, this time, let's end it here."

"You're all leaders, yet you lack any sense of responsibility. How can you command respect? How can you lead your subordinates?"

The four men kept their heads down, and no one dared to utter a sound.

Ni Yongxiao shook his head in disappointment.

Gandhi, feeling embarrassed, hurriedly took his leave.

Guoliang's eyes darted around, and he immediately turned to Han Chen: "Ah Chen, the brothers really can't hold on anymore, you have to give them a hand."

Han Chen smiled and spread his hands: "Brother Guoliang, how can I compare to your family's wealth and business? I haven't opened a business in a long time either."

Guoliang panicked: "Give some of those premium No. 4 bottles you have to save lives."

The black man also pleaded, "Even a little bit will do."

Wen Zheng immediately chimed in, "Brother Chen, count me in."

Han Chen sighed dramatically, then gritted his teeth and nodded: "Fine, I can take some, but even between brothers, we need to be clear about the accounts, so add 10% to the price."

Guoliang's face darkened, and he was about to object.

To everyone's surprise, the black man immediately agreed: "A piece of premium No. 4 can be cut into four pieces, or even five pieces if you want to be ruthless."

"We'll do it your way!"

Guoliang glared at the black man, cursing inwardly that this idiot didn't know the ropes.

Wen Zheng quickly said, "Brother Chen, I want one too."

Guoliang had no choice but to add, forcing himself to say, "Achen, don't leave me behind."

Han Chen smiled like a Maitreya Buddha, his face full of amiability: "Everyone gets a share, everyone gets a share!"

In a short time, half of the goods in his hands were sold out.

He bought these goods at 10% below market price and is now selling them at 10% above market price.

With one buy and one sell, you can make a net profit of 20%.

Although the profit per order is not as high as that of slowly distributing products yourself, it is faster, more stable, and leaves no loose ends!

More importantly, the favors he owed to Guoliang, Heigui, and Wenzheng fell into his pocket so easily.

In the world of martial arts, the most valuable thing is personal relationships.

Sometimes, a favor can save a life, or it can cost you your life.

After the three left satisfied, Ni Yongxiao looked at Han Chen with a hint of approval in his eyes: "Chen, you made a brilliant move. I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

Han Chen grinned: "Ah Xiao, all my skills were learned from Uncle Kun."

Ni Yongxiao smiled slightly and raised his teacup to him.

The two lightly touched the rim of their glasses, tilted their heads back, and drank it all in one gulp.

On the other side, Luo Zhiming pointed to two neatly stacked boxes of cash and said to Richard, "How about that? Forty million in cash, easily obtained."

Richard sighed with genuine emotion, "Ah Luo, if only I had met you sooner."

Compared to you, Ah Tian is far inferior.

Luo Zhiming shrugged: "I'm not here to hear your flattery."

"As we agreed before, after this deal is completed, I want to join the Gold Club."

Richard nodded repeatedly: "The Golden Club needs someone like you, and the Jazz would absolutely welcome you to join."

"Just wait for my message."

In Mr. Huang's conference room, He Chuzheng gave a detailed report on the recent events.

Old Huang laughed so hard his eyes crinkled with wrinkles: "Those foreign devils actually resorting to this 'thief crying 'stop thief'' trick?"

He Chu shrugged, his tone nonchalant: "Their shamelessness has long exceeded the bounds of common sense."

"Those two people involved with Xinliansheng and the Ni family were actually released just because they bribed Richard!"

"Bang"

Mr. Huang slammed his hand on the table, making the teacups jump, and his face turned ashen.

"This is utterly lawless! Letting them act so arrogantly on Hong Kong Island is a complete disgrace!"

He Chu sighed softly, "There's nothing we can do about it."

"After all, the country hasn't returned to China yet, so what justice can ordinary people expect?"

Superintendent Chen advised from the side, "Boss, didn't we already prepare for this kind of thing? Why get so angry?"

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"How could I not be furious?" Boss Huang's voice suddenly rose. "I'll settle this score with them sooner or later!"

Superintendent Chen shook his head, his tone filled with regret: "It's a pity we don't have any concrete evidence."

Even if they manage to bring everyone to justice in the future, they could still be acquitted in court due to insufficient evidence.

He Chu smiled and said, "Who says we don't have evidence?"

Both Mr. Wong and Superintendent Chen turned to stare at him simultaneously: "You have?"

He Chu remained nonchalant: "Of course."

"The briber was someone from Xinliansheng, so isn't it perfectly logical for me to have He Jiaju secretly install a listening device nearby?"

Superintendent Chen looked on incredulously: "Those foreign detectives didn't even do a body search?"

He Chu chuckled: "They thought the whole thing was going according to plan, so naturally they weren't on guard."

"Besides—" He paused, then added meaningfully, "corrupt cops taking bribes is commonplace for them. Who would bother investigating their own people?"

Superintendent Chen's eyes lit up immediately: "Then I'll take care of them right now!"

He Chu raised his hand to stop him: "Sir, you can't do anything now."

"Why?" Superintendent Chen frowned.

He Chu slowly explained, "Our Luo Zhiming is trying to break into the Golden Club, and Richard is the key guide."

"This gang is deeply entrenched and powerful."

"Without irrefutable evidence, we can't touch a hair on their head."

"Who are the people in the Golden Club? Congressmen, high-ranking officials, lawyers, business tycoons, and banking executives—these people are interconnected and form their own system."

"They are all prominent figures in the public eye, and their networks of connections are like vines that entwine the entire Hong Kong Island."

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