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

Chapter 57 Gang Transformation and Police Covert Wars

"Has Ah Chen mentioned where Ni Yongxiao has been lately?"

Mary replied, "He said that Ni Yongxiao is now a big boss, managing four companies, and ordinary people can't get close to him at all."

Huang Zhicheng dismissed it: "It's just a few companies."

But when Mary gave him her name, he was stunned: "What did you say? Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"Hong Kong Island Electricity and Telephone? A listed company?!"

Mary glanced at him: "Ni Yongxiao said it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Do you think this opportunity is big enough?"

Huang Zhicheng was speechless for a moment.

The chairman of the board of directors of a listed company controls a vital enterprise that dictates the daily lives of Hong Kong residents.

If this isn't a godsend, what else could it be called?

But he still felt something was off.

How could the son of a triad boss be allowed to sit in the top position at Hong Kong's telephone exchange?

Is it based on background? Seniority? Or connections?

He didn't believe it.

He decided to investigate.

Upon investigation, he indeed discovered something amiss; he spotted a familiar face.

They weren't from the police force; they were from the underworld.

One of the directors of Hong Kong Island Electric Telephone was none other than Lok Chi-ming, a leader of one of the top five gangs in the underworld!

Huang Zhicheng was stunned.

What's wrong with this world?

Are even the big shots starting to collectively whitewash their image now?

The blue-chip stocks and high-quality assets that He Chu acquired were all in industries fundamental to people's livelihoods.

Electric lights, telephones, running water, and power supply systems —

As the old saying goes, the seven necessities of life are firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea.

When it comes to doing business, you can't escape the four words: clothing, food, housing, and transportation.

He Chu knew the nature of foreigners well; those "European troublemakers" would inevitably plant their own seeds in various fields before returning to China.

As long as these key industries related to people's lives are kept in the hands of our own people, even if they try to sabotage us, it will only be minor trouble.

He Chu is not a saint; he also wants to live a stable and prestigious life in the new era.

By holding these vital resources in our hands, the north will naturally look at us differently.

However, most of his partners come from within the system, and there are some things he cannot do personally.

After much deliberation, they finally settled on Ni Yongxiao and Luo Zhiming.

Luo Zhiming is a reliable person with a clean background. Most importantly, He Chu knows him inside and out and understands his bottom line and ambition.

The only concern is whether Luo Zhiming has the ability to take on the role.

However, this problem is not difficult to solve; at worst, we can just hire a professional manager to handle it.

Moreover, human potential is inherently immeasurable.

As long as you dedicate yourself to something, experience will naturally accumulate rapidly.

Even if you don't become a genius, as long as the environment is right, becoming a leader in the industry is by no means difficult.

The other candidate is Ni Yongxiao.

Logically speaking, he is the head of the Ni family, backed by underworld forces, and his identity is sensitive.

The risk of letting him handle the affairs is considerable.

But He Chu had one special quality: he learned extremely quickly, especially in his insight into human nature, which had already reached a level of consummate skill.

His knowledge of criminal psychology is extremely profound, and he never makes a mistake in judging people.

It was this keen insight that allowed him to see through Ni Yongxiao's true desires at a glance.

To be honest, Ni Yongxiao is not a bad person at heart.

In fact, the vast majority of so-called "bad people" are forced into this state by their environment and are shaped by their upbringing; only a very small minority are truly born cold-blooded.

Ni Yongxiao received a good education and was personally taught by Ni Kun from a young age.

Although Ni Kun was a despicable person, Ni Yongxiao was completely different.

He is loyal and devoted to his family.

This trip back to China was solely to avenge his father, which is why he had to resort to the power behind his family.

Even when investigating the truth, he only entrusted private investigators to handle the matter, acting with discretion and adhering to principles.

He Chu thought it was perfectly normal for him to have a desire for wealth.

He Chu doesn't care about money because he has the ability to obtain what he needs from the stock market at any time; to him, the stock market is like his own ATM.

Since Ni Yongxiao lacked such abilities, he naturally valued money and resources in the real world more.

But the beliefs he had been taught since childhood told him that money from the underworld is ultimately like duckweed, rootless and destined to vanish one day.

This is crucial.

He knew perfectly well that if he wanted to truly establish himself, he had to follow the right path.

He doesn't want his children to be pointed at and judged in the future, unable to freely choose their own path in life.

Clearing his name is his only way out; he has no other choice.

He Chu saw this and extended an olive branch to him at the right time.

Ni Yongxiao agreed almost without hesitation.

For him, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

The Electric Light and Telephone Company is not only a long-established listed company, but its chairman of the board also holds a very important position in society.

It would be no exaggeration to describe it as "rising to the top in one step".

He Chu wasn't worried at all that he would go back to his old ways.

Ni Yongxiao's name is not wrong; he is indeed filial and values ​​his family very much.

He would never risk returning to the darkness so that his family could live a stable and decent life.

Adhering to the principle of "trusting those you employ and not employing those you don't trust," He Chu assigned the two individuals to these two key positions.

The purpose of having them serve as both directors and chairmen of the board is to support each other and complement each other's strengths and weaknesses.

In a private conversation, Luo Zhiming frankly told Ni Yongxiao, "Ah Xiao, I'm a complete novice in business. I'll have to rely on you to guide me in the future."

Ni Yongxiao smiled and asked in return, "How's the reorganization going at Xinliansheng?"

Luo Zhiming shrugged and smiled: "It went quite smoothly."

"Thanks to your help, all the properties under our management have been cleared out, and we are now working on renovations."

"We'll be officially open in another two weeks."

Ni Yongxiao nodded and said, "Actually, doing business and managing a gang are similar in principle."

"You're the head of Xinliansheng, managing 50,000 people with ease. How difficult could managing another company be?"

Luo Zhiming shook his head with a wry smile: "I know my own limitations; there's a method to every profession."

"Managing those brothers is my forte. After all, I know what they're thinking, what they want, and what they're afraid of. I can address their specific needs easily."

"But when it comes to the business world—I'm really a bit lost."

Upon hearing this, Ni Yongxiao looked at him with newfound respect: "No wonder Brother Chu was willing to hand over this position to you."

"With your level of clarity, I believe you can definitely make a name for yourself."

Luo Zhiming was taken aback: "You call him Brother Chu Chu?"

"Does Ah Ren know?"

Ni Yongxiao was taken aback: "You know my brother?"

Luo Zhiming looked surprised: "Why are you so surprised?"

"Ah Chu, Ah Ren, and I were classmates at the police academy."

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Ni Yongxiao nearly lost his footing: "You dare tell me something like this?"

"I'm still the head of the Ni family!"

Luo Zhiming waved his hand dismissively: "So what? I'm still the head of Xinliansheng."

"To be honest, when Ah Chu said he wanted to find someone to teach me how to do business, I never imagined it would be you."

"I know Ah Chu; he's not someone I can completely trust. He'll never open his heart to anyone."

"This is a publicly listed company!"

"The fact that he invited you here shows that you are absolutely reliable in his heart."

Ni Yongxiao was startled and murmured, "No wonder he wanted to introduce you to me for collaboration that day—"

Who could have predicted that the person in charge of Xinliansheng would be a mole?

"They were classmates of Brother Chu and Ah Ren back in the day!"

"If I were to say this out loud, I'm afraid no one would believe me."

Luo Zhiming chuckled and shook his head.

"No, someone will always believe it."

"But I think Xinliansheng doesn't care at all." Ni Yongxiao paused, then seemed to understand, and after a moment nodded, "Yes, that's right!"

"If every undercover agent could be like you, truly leading the gang onto the right path and allowing everyone to live a peaceful life."

"Who in the triad organizations on Hong Kong Island still cares about background?"

"If there's another way out, who would risk their life to join a gang?"

Luo Zhiming said sincerely, "Ah Xiao, I am, after all, an old classmate of Brother Chu and Ah Ren. I will need your guidance in the future."

Ni Yongxiao laughed loudly: "We're brothers, if you need my help, I'll never say no!"

"I also look forward to the day when we can truly stand side by side."

Luo Zhiming smiled: "Aren't we already standing shoulder to shoulder?"

The two looked at each other and smiled, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

At this moment, He Jiaju pushed the door open and came in: "Mr. Ni, Brother Luo, there's someone lurking around outside for ages."

"Should we take care of it?"

Luo Zhiming's face darkened, and he frowned, saying, "What a spoilsport! Ah Xiao and I were having such a great time chatting."

"Who's causing trouble?"

"Other gangs? Or foreigners?"

Ni Yongxiao immediately stood up and said politely, "You two continue your talk, I'll excuse myself for a moment."

Ho Ka-kui quickly waved his hand: "Mr. Ni, you don't need to leave."

"This person doesn't seem to be watching us."

Ni Yongxiao's eyes flickered slightly: "You mean you came for me?"

He Jiaju nodded: "Exactly."

The target should be you.

He handed over a stack of photos.

Ni Yongxiao's gaze sharpened: "Huang Zhicheng?!"

Luo Zhiming leaned closer for a look: "Huang Zhicheng? That's the wicked guy?"

Ho Ka-kui asked in surprise, "You two both know him?"

Ni Yongxiao glanced at Luo Zhiming, who waved his hand in response: "Jiaju is my confidant and someone Brother Chu trusts."

Ni Yongxiao's heart skipped a beat: "Ka-Kui—was he also a policeman?"

Ho Ka-kui scratched his head and smiled wryly: "I'm working for Brother Lo now."

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Ni Yongxiao was completely speechless.

He Chu's plan was absolutely unpredictable.

Without using weapons, they quietly seized control of some of the top forces in the martial arts world.

What's even more frightening is that even if the people at Xinliansheng know Luo Zhiming and He Jiaju's identities, they probably won't care.

In the underworld, people are after money.

Since it's profitable, who cares who's leading it?

If you can make a fortune peacefully, what difference does it make who's the boss?

They might even feel more secure having a policeman as their leader!

Given the chance, these people would love to cling to the Governor of Hong Kong.

It's a pity I wasn't born with that kind of luck!

Ni Yongxiao composed himself and slowly began to speak: "After Huang Zhicheng was dismissed from the police force, he sought refuge with Han Chen—the two grew up together, living under the same roof in the same village."

"According to Brother Chu, Huang Zhicheng played a significant role in Han Chen's rise to power, helping him eliminate many of his rivals."

Ho Ka-kui frowned: "A former policeman, helping a triad clear out an area? What's in it for him?"

Ni Yongxiao explained, "Huang Zhicheng is quite ambitious and wants to use Han Chen to gain merit and climb the ranks."

Luo Zhiming's words revealed the secret: "Raising thieves is a way to maintain one's own importance."

He Jiaju immediately cursed, "This man is utterly depraved!"

Ni Yongxiao wholeheartedly agreed: "That's right, this person is utterly black-hearted."

A flash of coldness appeared in his eyes.

Huang Zhicheng knew about Chen Yongren's relationship with the Ni family, yet he still sent him back as an undercover agent—this was to incite brothers to turn against each other and cause fratricide.

They have absolutely no sense of loyalty or compassion.

Ni Yongxiao values ​​his family the most; anyone who touches his relatives is crossing his bottom line.

If He Chu hadn't made him rein himself in and change his ways, this kind of person would have disappeared without a trace one night.

What's more, this guy was the mastermind behind his father's death back then.

This debt will be settled sooner or later.

Ho Ka-kui asked, puzzled, "Huang Zhicheng was a policeman after all. Is Han Chen really so comfortable using him? Isn't he afraid that Huang is a planted by the police?"

Ni Yongxiao and Luo Zhiming exchanged a glance and smiled at the same time.

Luo Zhiming said calmly, "The police force has its rules, and the underworld has its ways."

"Once you take off your police uniform, you can never go back."

"Everyone knows this very well."

"No one can pull a trick on this kind of thing."

"It's completely different from the undercover operation."

"Although the police force is usually lax about background checks, if they find any problems, the officer will be dismissed without question."

"Unless someone like Ah Ren had a guarantor to help him pass the test early on."

"After Huang Zhicheng was kicked out of the police force, the triads naturally felt comfortable using him."

He Jiaju immediately understood.

Ni Yongxiao continued, "Huang Zhicheng was originally Han Chen's brother who grew up together, and they have maintained contact over the years."

"In addition, he has helped Han Chen a lot in the past, so it's natural to feel more at ease using him."

"Huang Zhicheng probably didn't expect that he originally wanted to keep a backup plan and build up some power to raise his own value, but in the end he would have to depend on Han Chen for a living."

"The contrast between then and now must have left him feeling somewhat resentful."

Luo Zhiming frowned and asked, "But why is he secretly watching you?"

Ni Yongxiao shrugged: "I made it clear to Han Chen a few days ago that I want to walk the right path and will no longer interfere in the shady dealings."

"Privately, I handed over the Ni family's business to Han Chen."

"Huang Zhicheng probably wanted to confirm whether I had really retired from the underworld."

Luo Zhiming shook his head: "This explanation doesn't hold water."

"He's Han Chen's man now. If you hand over power, it's like Han Chen takes over, and he'll rise in rank along with him. He should be happy."

"Let me say it again."

"Isn't he busy fighting Gandhi and his men for territory?"

"Who has the time to waste watching you?"

Ni Yongxiao gave Luo Zhiming a deep look, his tone calm but weighty: "Perhaps it's because he's afraid I'll find out—it was he who instigated Mary to kill my father back then."

What?

Luo Zhiming and He Jiaju were both stunned, and said in unison, "You're saying—Huang Zhicheng was the mastermind behind Ni Kun's death?"

Ni Yongxiao nodded slightly: "That's right."

Luo Zhiming asked incredulously, "Why?"

"He was a policeman back then, how could he get involved in something like this?"

Ni Yongxiao sneered: "It's obvious that he has never been a competent police officer from beginning to end."

Luo Zhiming suddenly remembered something: "Wait, I remember Ah Chu mentioned that Huang Zhicheng was the one who sent Ah Ren to be an undercover agent back then."

"Are you trying to uproot your entire family?"

He Jiaju felt a chill run down his spine.

"How can this person be so ruthless?"

Ni Yongxiao scoffed, "It can no longer be described as 'ruthless'."

Luo Zhiming pressed further, "Huang Zhicheng is now Han Chen's subordinate. Has Han Chen been involved in this matter?"

Ni Yongxiao sighed: "Ah Chen doesn't know."

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Luo Zhiming was skeptical: "How could Han Chen be completely unaware?"

Ni Yongxiao's expression was complicated: "He is indeed loyal to our family, he really doesn't know anything about this."

"I can't even imagine how he will react when he finds out the truth."

"Perhaps, this is fate."

He Jiaju asked in a low voice, "Then what should we do with this person?"

Ni Yongxiao smiled and said, "It's simple, I'll just make a call to Ah Chen."

Under the questioning gazes of Luo Zhiming and He Jiaju, Ni Yongxiao actually dialed Han Chen's number: "Chen, everything is fine on my end, don't worry about my safety."

"Your most important task now is to maintain your composure; Gandhi's group is not easy to deal with."

"You don't need to send anyone to protect me secretly anymore."

On the other end of the phone, Han Chen was both surprised and delighted.

Ni Yongxiao had always appreciated and trusted him, and the two were open and honest with each other, looking out for one another.

To compensate him for his efforts over the past three years, he was personally given 40 million yuan in cash so that he could expand his manpower and gain a foothold in the power struggle among the five tigers.

This bond is a model of loyalty between master and servant.

But this phone call left him completely bewildered.

"Ah-Xiao, is there some mistake?"

"Your affairs are always more important than mine."

"Now is the crucial time for you to extricate yourself from this 'whitewashing' situation."

"How could I possibly send someone to bother you?"

"What if people find out you still have connections to the martial arts world? Wouldn't all your previous efforts have been for nothing?"

Ni Yongxiao was taken aback: "What? You didn't send your top henchman to follow me?"

"He followed me for a whole day."

Han Chen was completely stunned: "That's impossible!"

Ni Yongxiao's tone turned serious, but still carried a hint of concern: "Ah Chen, I know you value relationships and are loyal."

"But in our line of work, we always have to be careful."

"Huang Zhicheng was a policeman after all, and no one can really know what he's thinking."

"I'm currently at the telephone and telegraph company, and I'm the chairman of the board. This is the opportunity I told you about."

Upon hearing this, Han Chen quickly replied, "It is indeed a great opportunity."

"Ah-Xiao, your doorstep is going to be so crowded from now on, the threshold's going to be worn down!"

"Don't worry, I'll call Huang Zhicheng right now and tell him to come back immediately."

"Is it something he can just meddle in, like a telephone or power company?"

"I'll treat you to tea another day."

The smile on Han Chen's face vanished instantly as soon as he hung up the phone.

Mary looked at him and asked softly, "Hao has changed his mind?"

Han Chen slowly shook his head: "No, Ah Xiao never lies to me."

"His chance has come."

"From now on, we probably won't see each other much."

The path he took was different from ours.

Mary didn't believe it: "Hong Kong Island is such a tiny place, how can there be two worlds?"

Han Chen sighed: "Ah Xiao is a superior person now."

"He's already the chairman of Hong Kong Island Electricity and Telephone Company, a true high-society figure."

"Compared to him, we're worlds apart, like heaven and earth."

Mary covered her mouth: "The chairman of Hong Kong Island Electric Telephone? That's a really big shot!"

This company was originally a long-established British-owned brand, which changed hands several times before being acquired by He Chu in the stock market.

The current chairmanship is not a position that just anyone can hold onto.

Mary's eyes lit up: "Ah Chen, you've finally made it!"

"With Ah-Xiao backing you up, Gandhi and the others can't do anything about it!"

Han Chen crossed his arms, his expression grave: "Don't speak too soon. Until the very last step, no one can say for sure."

Mary was taken aback: "What? Something happened?"

Han Chen snorted coldly: "Do you know what Ah Xiao said on the phone just now?"

Mary shook her head.

Han Chen smirked coldly: "He was worried that things might be unstable on my side, so he specifically told me—don't be afraid, he'll keep an eye on things for me in secret."

Mary jumped to her feet: "Keep an eye on you for him? How are we supposed to protect him?"

"That's the electricity and telephone company! They have their own fully equipped security team, what right do we have to interfere?"

"Wait, you mean our people—are secretly following Ah-Xiao?"

Han Chen sighed softly, "You've noticed something's wrong too?"

"It's Acheng."

"He stared at Ah-Xiao for a whole day."

Mary understood Huang Zhicheng's intentions, but still lowered her voice and asked, "What exactly does he want?"

Han Chen said in a deep voice, "Tell him to come back."

"Ah-Xiao is right. Now is the most critical moment, and no one can afford to make a mistake."

"He can't afford to make any mistakes."

Me too.

Mary immediately dialed the number, her tone crisp and decisive.

Twenty minutes later, Huang Zhicheng returned to the hall.

Han Chen smiled and asked, "Acheng, what have you been up to today?"

Huang Zhicheng had already received a tip from Mary and said frankly, "I'm going to keep an eye on Ni Yongxiao."

Han Chen's smile deepened, but his eyes sharpened: "Have you figured it out yet?"

Huang Zhicheng smiled wryly: "I can tell."

"Ni Yongxiao has truly escaped."

You wouldn't believe his current identity.

He is not only the chairman of the board of directors of the electric telephone company, but also holds directorships in three other companies.

Han Chen's brow twitched, half-believing, half-doubting: "Are you sure you're not mistaken?"

"The chairman of Hong Kong Island Electric Telephone is already scary enough, and you're saying he also owns other companies?"

"Is being a director of a listed company really that easy?"

Huang Zhicheng lit a cigarette and exhaled a puff of smoke: "I know this sounds like bragging, but it's the truth."

"Just like when he said he was going to retire from the underworld, I also thought he was acting."

"But I made other discoveries."

Han Chen's eyes flickered: "Speak."

Huang Zhicheng lowered his voice: "I saw Luo Zhiming in the building with the electric lights and telephones."

Han Chen was taken aback: "Who? Luo Zhiming? That short guy from Xinliansheng?"

Huang Zhicheng nodded solemnly: "It's him."

Han Chen's anger surged: "What kind of place is Hong Kong Island Electric Telephone? Does someone like him, a gangster, have the right to step into such a place?"

"Even if Xinliansheng is now ranked in the top five, they are still gangsters at heart."

"What right does he have to get in?"

Wong Chi-shing sighed: "Because—he is a director of Hong Kong Island Electric Telephone."

"ha?!"

Han Chen was speechless for a moment: "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Huang Zhicheng said solemnly, "I followed them for three days—"

Han Chen's heart skipped a beat: Ah Xiao was giving me face by only reminding me on the third day.

I'll definitely explain things properly later, so as not to create a rift between brothers.

Little did he know that Huang Zhicheng had been a policeman before and was an expert at surveillance.

The fact that Ho Ka-kui saw through something today was purely accidental.

If it were a seasoned veteran, there would be no way they would have been exposed.

“Ni Yongxiao visited four companies in a row, and coincidentally, Luo Zhiming was present at all of them.”

"I investigated for a few days and found that the two of them had been in contact for a long time."

Han Chen frowned: "Impossible!"

"Ah-Hsiao has decided to quit and will no longer have anything to do with the gang."

"You've wasted these past three days."

Huang Zhicheng shook his head: "It wasn't a wasted effort."

"Xinliansheng is also transforming, trying to go into legitimate business." Han Chen looked incredulous: "Xinliansheng can really clean itself up?"

Huang Zhicheng smiled wryly: "I'm not kidding."

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"It's all over the place right now."

"Ni Yongxiao wouldn't go down a dark road, and Luo Zhiming isn't stupid either."

"When two people who both want to get out of poverty team up, it makes sense."

He paused, then concluded: "I've investigated thoroughly. They have a very deep partnership, with cross-shareholdings in each other's companies, making them extremely closely intertwined."

"That's right, Ni Yongxiao and Luo Zhiming have really retired from their criminal activities."

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Han Chen was startled by what he heard.

He had always trusted Ni Yongxiao.

When Ah-Xiao says he's retiring, he really means it. He never makes empty promises or uses any rhetoric.

But he never expected that Xinliansheng, one of the top five gangs in the underworld, would actually want to leave the criminal world.

No, it's not "want"; they've already taken half a step!

A director of an electric and telephone company—what kind of status is that? Just hearing the name tells you it's very prestigious.

Han Chen frowned and asked, "How did Ah Xiao and Luo Zhiming get together?"

Huang Zhicheng bluntly stated, "Someone acted as a go-between."

"Ah Chen, do you remember? Luo Zhiming wanted to sell a batch of No. 4 goods before."

Han Chen nodded: "I remember, it was you who handled it."

The goods were of excellent quality, but unfortunately Gandhi was too clever for his own good, and the foreigners took advantage of the situation and ripped him off.

Huang Zhicheng speculated: "I guess they were already being brought together to cooperate at that time."

Han Chen was taken aback, then pondered: "That makes sense."

That makes a lot of sense.

Twenty million worth of valuable goods vanished just like that. Most people would have turned on them and taken action long ago.

What's the background of Xinliansheng? It's one of the top triads in the underworld; their members walk with a swagger, always saying, "Do you know which branch I'm from? Xinliansheng!"

"Do you recognize our leader? Brother Luo!"

After Luo Zhiming took over, Xinliansheng never suffered a loss.

Since Ah Tian's mysterious disappearance, he has been in charge of the entire organization.

This is a boss who is resourceful and daring.

Logically speaking, since Gandhi caused this mess, Luo Zhiming should have sought an explanation from Ni Yongxiao. However, instead of making a scene, he sold the second batch of goods to A-Xiao at 90% of the market price.

That's too unusual.

Something's not right.

But if, according to Huang Zhicheng, someone was already acting as a go-between at that time, then everything makes sense.

"Perhaps Ah-Xiao has already compensated Luo Zhiming in private, but we just don't know it."

Huang Zhicheng nodded: "That's what I think too."

The question is, who exactly has such great ability?

Han Chen narrowed his eyes and glared at him fiercely: "Those of you in the underworld, you need to keep your eyes open."

"Knowing too much leads to a quick death."

"Is it okay to ask such questions?"

"Just imagine, two people who were once top figures in the underworld suddenly retired from their criminal activities and started living on electric phones—"

He was stuck, unable to recall which company Luo Zhiming had joined.

Wong Chi-shing chimed in: "They manage the water company, the power company, the largest seafood pier in Yuen Long, and even the telephone and telegraph company."

Han Chen nearly choked on his breath: "What did you say?"

Huang Zhicheng smiled wryly: "All four public utilities have fallen into their hands."

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Han Chen lowered his voice and warned, "You used to work in the police force, so you know better than anyone how powerful the people who can get Ah Xiao and Luo Zhiming into these positions are."

"I advise you not to try to undermine Ah-Xiao's powerful backer."

Huang Zhicheng chuckled: "Afraid I'll have to collect your corpse?"

Han Chen's expression was grave: "It's not that I'm afraid you'll die, it's that I'm afraid you'll drag me and Mary down with you!"

Huang Zhicheng choked, and after a long while, he finally managed to utter, "You're disloyal."

Han Chen said coldly, "If you get into trouble because you're investigating who's behind them, they could wipe you out with just one word."

"In Hong Kong, you can offend anyone, but you absolutely cannot offend the rich."

"They can bury you alive just by throwing a little money at you!"

"There's no need for you to personally take action. Just issue an order online and set a bounty. Where can you run? You can't hide anywhere in the world."

Huang Zhicheng was speechless.

He knew Han Chen was right.

Han Chen's eyes deepened, and his tone turned serious: "This time, you've broken the rules."

"Ah-Xiao hasn't officially retired yet; he's still my superior."

"You're my brother, yet you're secretly monitoring your own boss's movements behind my back. What are you trying to do?"

"Is this an act of insubordination?"

Huang Zhicheng hurriedly explained, "I just wanted to confirm whether Ni Yongxiao really intended to stop and clear his name."

Han Chen snorted coldly: "I know what you're thinking. If it weren't for this place, you'd be feeding the fish at the bottom of the sea by now!"

Huang Zhicheng felt a chill run down his spine—this was no exaggeration.

He then suddenly realized that he was no longer a policeman.

When I was in the police force, if I made a mistake, I would at most get a scolding, or at worst, be suspended for reflection; but now I'm in the underworld, and if I don't listen to my boss, I'm asking for death.

According to the rules of the underworld, if Han Chen really threw him into the sea, no one would say a word.

He lowered his head, his voice strained: "Boss, I was wrong."

Han Chen spoke slowly in a low, husky voice: "This time I admit you were wrong, but this won't happen again."

Huang Zhicheng quickly agreed, still feeling lingering fear.

The rules in the underworld are more than ten times stricter than those in the police force.

Everything done here is a matter of life and death. The rules are life itself; break the rules and you're dead.

Han Chen then laughed again, his tone softening: "Acheng, we grew up together, you, me, and Mary. When we were little, we played hopscotch in front of Mary's house every day."

"The moment you come to serve me, you will immediately become one of my top generals."

"That's why I'm even harsher on you. Otherwise, what if people like Sha Qiang get upset?"

Huang Zhicheng forced a smile: "I understand, boss."

Han Chen feigned displeasure: "What's our relationship? Why are you calling me 'big boss'? Just call me Ah Chen."

Huang Zhicheng gave a wry smile: "Brother Chen, the rules still need to be followed—"

Seeing Han Chen's expression darken again, she had no choice but to change her address: "Brother Chen!"

Han Chen sighed "helplessly" and patted his shoulder: "Alright, call me Brother Chen then."

The name "Ah Chen" was never mentioned again.

His face broke into that Buddha-like smile again: "Ah Cheng, your ability to find clues is truly exceptional. You've unearthed so much in just three days, amazing!"

Huang Zhicheng sighed softly: "Brother Chen, I lost contact with the police force a long time ago."

"What I learned before is no longer useful."

Han Chen waved his hands repeatedly: "Who said it's useless? It's useful, extremely useful!"

Huang Zhicheng's heart tightened suddenly: "Brother Chen—you wouldn't be thinking of making me—"

Han Chen said bluntly, "Uncle Kun gave me this life."

Without him, I would be gone long ago.

"Ah-hsiao treated me like a younger brother, and consulted me on everything."

"Now they've even entrusted their family business to me, and given me 40 million in cash to expand their influence."

"The Ni family has been incredibly kind to me, and I cannot let them down."

"Ah-Hsiao's biggest wish is to find the murderer who killed Uncle Kun."

"Since you're good at investigating cases, this task will be entrusted to you."

Ah-Xiao is no longer one of us.

"If I can help him fulfill this wish, it will also be a safety net for him in the future."

"You're in charge of finding the killer."

Huang Zhicheng's mind went blank for a moment: "Brother Chen, you want me to investigate Uncle Kun's murder case?"

Han Chen crossed his arms, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Not a bad idea, right?"

"Ah-Xiao is now in a high position; his wealth, connections, and background are beyond our reach."

"If I can find out the real culprit first, Ah-Xiao will remember my kindness for the rest of his life."

"If we can also find out who is behind this, that would be an even greater achievement."

"This isn't just a matter of friendship; it's a lifeline."

Huang Zhicheng felt like a million wild horses were galloping through his mind.

Han Chen's move was indeed brilliant.

Once it's done, the benefits will be immeasurable.

The problem is—

The real mastermind behind Ni Kun's death was himself and Mary!

And those who actually did it were Han Chen's brothers!

How can he investigate this case?

If it really came down to handing over the killer, it could be done in the blink of an eye.

But unfortunately, it cannot be investigated, nor can it be submitted.

He couldn't even imagine Han Chenruo's expression when he learned the truth.

Who would have thought that this loyal and devoted minister of the Ni family was hiding a group of traitors under his command?

Huang Zhicheng felt a surge of frustration and almost wanted to spill the truth to make Han Chen give up on the idea.

But the thought was quickly suppressed.

He dare not.

Han Chen might not touch Mary, but he will definitely deal with himself personally.

Knowing Han Chen's temper, he would never allow me to leave this door alive.

In an instant, my heart felt like it had been struck by a heavy hammer, and my thoughts were in complete disarray.

Han Chen asked, "Acheng, what do you think of my idea?"

Huang Zhicheng immediately responded, "What Brother Chen thinks is never wrong."

"If this move succeeds, our path will be bright."

Han Chen clapped his hands and laughed, "You understand me best!"

"How about I leave this matter to you?"

Huang Zhicheng hesitated, "Brother Chen, this is a crucial time for us to seize control. Can we postpone investigating this matter?"

Han Chen shook his head: "If you want to be remembered as a subordinate, you have to show some real attitude."

"Acheng, remember this—"

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Anyone can add flowers to brocade, but it takes a helping hand in the snow to show true friendship.

"When someone is riding high, you offer them a drink, and they forget about it as soon as they turn their backs."

"If you lend a hand when someone is at their lowest point, they will remember it for a lifetime."

"Uncle Kun's death is a hurdle that Ah Xiao can't get over. What we're doing now is offering help in his time of need."

Huang Zhicheng nodded repeatedly, but then cautiously reminded him, "Brother Chen, I understand what you mean."

"But Uncle Kun has been gone for two years."

"For the past two years, countless people in and out of the underworld have been watching this case closely, but there's still no result."

"This is not something an ordinary person would do; it is very likely a revenge killing."

"It doesn't seem like the kind of thing street thugs would do to gain notoriety." He smiled wryly. "I'm not making excuses, it's just really hard to investigate."

Han Chen laughed loudly: "Of course I know it's difficult."

"But if you think about it the other way around, the more difficult it is, the more it proves that it's worth doing?"

"If it were so easy to find out, Ah-Xiao would have discovered it long ago." His expression darkened. "This isn't just Ah-Xiao's wish, it's mine too."

"Uncle Kun saved my life. No matter what, I have to let him rest in peace." "Go and use your old connections to find someone in the police force. They definitely have some leads."

Huang Zhicheng had no room to refuse and could only say repeatedly, "Brother Chen, I'll take care of it right away."

After a moment's thought, Han Chen added, "Go find Mary and get some money from her."

"You're not a police officer anymore, so you can't investigate people without funding."

Having money in hand makes things go more smoothly.

Huang Zhicheng responded and turned to hurry towards Mary.

When Mary saw him come in, she pulled him to a corner and whispered, "What happened?"

Huang Zhicheng smiled wryly: "We're in big trouble."

Mary's expression changed drastically: "The four Gandhi families have made their move?"

Huang Zhicheng was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "Is that all you can think of?"

Upon hearing this, Mary breathed a sigh of relief: "Otherwise what? As a woman, of course I should worry about my man."

Huang Zhicheng clenched his fists, his heart full of unspoken worries.

In the end, he could only helplessly say, "Stop guessing. Gandhi and the others have no idea what we're doing."

Mary frowned: "What could be so serious?"

Huang Zhicheng sighed: "Ah—Brother Chen wants to thoroughly investigate the cause of Ni Kun's death."

Mary paused for a moment, then scoffed, "What kind of trouble is this?"

"This isn't the first time he's tried to dredge up this old issue. Don't worry, this has been my responsibility for the past two years!"

Huang Zhicheng stamped his foot: "But this time is different! He assigned the task to me and even made me come here to collect the funding!"

"Do you know what this means? He's serious, very serious!"

"I can't fool him, and I don't dare to!"

Mary was truly moved at that moment.

"I always manage Ah Chen's money, but unless it's something important, he never lets anyone come to me for money."

"Is this going to be a large-scale investigation?"

Huang Zhicheng smiled wryly: "That's not all. Right now, this is the only thing I have left."

Mary was startled: "What did you say?"

Huang Zhicheng lowered his voice and roared, "Are you deaf?"

"I'm a full-time investigator now! I'm in the triad, seriously investigating cases!"

"That's fucking ironic!"

Mary's expression was complicated. After a long while, she sighed, "Ah Chen gave everything to the Ni family—"

Huang Zhicheng said urgently, "You're still lamenting this? We need to get everything arranged right away!"

Mary, however, didn't seem to care: "What are you so afraid of?"

"Don't you know how Ni Kun died?"

"Since no results have been found in two years, dragging it out for another two years won't make a difference—at most, we'll just say the killer is well-hidden and ruthless."

"This kind of thing happens all the time."

"I'll smooth things over for you then, and no one will say anything."

Huang Zhicheng sighed, "If that were really possible, I'd be incredibly grateful."

"But have you heard? Ni Yongxiao is now the chairman of the board of directors of Hong Kong Island Electric Telephone."

Mary looked bewildered: "So what?"

Huang Zhicheng was furious, but he suppressed his anger and said in a low voice, "Don't you understand? What does this mean?"

"It means that countless people throughout the city will be vying to curry favor with him and get close to him."

"This means that many eyes are still watching Ni Kun's old story."

"Now he has risen to prominence and become a prominent figure, with all eyes on him."

Do you know what I mean?

"So many people want to climb the social ladder by doing favors for him."

"How do we get in? Find out how Ni Kun died back then—that's the fastest way!"

"You're still calmly drinking tea here? We're being watched closely now!"

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Mary's face turned pale: "Cheng, don't scare me—"

Huang Zhicheng's gaze was cold as he asked directly, "Do you still have any news about that kid who did the dirty work back then?"

Mary was startled: "You—what do you want to do?"

Huang Zhicheng said firmly, "If you don't want others to know, then don't do it in the first place."

"A living person will always speak."

"The dead are the quietest."

Mary understood, of course.

She looked up abruptly, her eyes blazing with anger: "You want to silence him too?"

Huang Zhicheng took out a cigarette, lit it, took a deep drag, and said in a low voice through the swirling smoke, "Ni Yongxiao's current power is not something we can touch."

"He was no longer the naive boy hiding behind his father, but a big shot whom everyone had to bow down and call Chairman."

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"The people he can mobilize, the connections he can leverage—the police force, the business association, both the legitimate and criminal worlds—which of them are we capable of offending?"

"Ni Kun is a scumbag, that's true, but he has a good son."

"If he's really determined to bring up old grievances, the police might cooperate with the investigation."

"Not to mention, he's rich."

"If he spreads word in the underworld that he's offering a hefty reward for anyone who knew anything back then—do you think those desperate criminals who take money to do things won't be tempted?" He stared intently at Mary. "Don't be naive."

"In our line of work, we don't talk about sentimentality or morality."

"What right do small fry in the underworld have to talk about loyalty and righteousness?"

"They only recognize one word—money."

"Can you guarantee that no one will betray us for a few gold bars?"

Mary sneered, "Then you don't need to worry about yourself."

"You came up with the idea, I just followed it; I was the one who bribed the bodyguards and hired the assassins to do it, it has nothing to do with you, Huang Zhicheng."

"Even if the truth comes out someday, you'll still be able to walk away unscathed."

Huang Zhicheng was almost furious.

He simply couldn't believe that this once shrewd woman could be so stupid.

"What nonsense are you spouting!" he gritted his teeth. "We're in this together!"

"You really think that if something happens to you, I can get away with it?"

Mary's lips curled into a sneer: "In the end, you're still afraid of getting yourself involved."

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