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

Chapter 58 The Truth Approaches

Huang Zhicheng finally couldn't hold back any longer and shouted, "That's right! I'm doing this for myself!"

"But have you ever considered that if someone finds out that you bribed the bodyguards and arranged for an assassin to kill Ni Kun, with the aim of taking advantage of the turmoil among the Five Tigers to help Brother Chen take over?"

"Then tell me—"

"Who will be the first to suffer?"

"Is it me?"

"wrong!"

"It's you!"

"And the second one?"

"Still me?"

"wrong!"

"It's Brother Chen!"

"If it's my turn last, I guess I'm just lucky!"

Mary's expression finally changed.

Huang Zhicheng sighed, his tone heavy: "Our initial plan was good."

If they take action on the day the Five Tigers collect their debts, Gandhi and his men will definitely be dissatisfied and will never give an account to Ni Yongxiao.

"I have informants in the police force, and you're in charge of the Ni family. Together, we'll help Brother Chen take over smoothly."

"But we misjudged it."

"None of us expected that Brother Chen's loyalty to the Ni family would reach this level."

Mary clenched her fingers anxiously.

She secretly regretted that she should have had a proper talk with Han Chen back then, knowing that things would turn out this way.

If she had known he was so devoted to the Ni family, why would she have taken such a big risk to mess with Ni Kun?

Wouldn't it be better to keep things as they are?

But now, it's too late to say anything.

Huang Zhicheng's voice suddenly turned stern: "Past mistakes must be rectified."

"Once Ni Yongxiao starts investigating, he won't target you first, nor will he target me first."

"He'll deal with Brother Chen first."

"You are Brother Chen's wife, and I am Brother Chen's confidant."

"What we did, in the eyes of outsiders, was at Brother Chen's behest."

"No matter how much he values ​​Brother Chen, when faced with the murder of his father, all talk of brotherhood and master-servant loyalty is just empty words!"

Do you agree with what I'm saying?

How could Mary disagree?

How could she dare to disagree?

Huang Zhicheng's expression was ashen: "The clues about what happened back then must be cut off."

"If you can't do it, then I will."

Mary gasped in shock, "You mean—to kill them all?"

Huang Zhicheng said in a low voice, "It's better for them to die than for us to lose our lives."

Mary's voice was hoarse: "Does it really have to come to this?"

"Two years have passed, and Ni Yongxiao hasn't gotten a single clue—"

Huang Zhicheng suddenly raised his voice: "What was his status two years ago?"

"At that time, he was just the newly appointed head of the Ni family in Tsim Sha Tsui, and his position was unstable. He could be overthrown at any time."

"And now?"

"He is now the chairman of the board of directors of the telephone and telegraph company."

"It's more than just one step behind."

"Who spearheaded the investigation into this case two years ago? It was you!"

"And two years later? An entire elite police force is investigating!"

Don't take any chances.

"If anything goes wrong, Brother Chen will be the first to suffer!"

Mary remained silent for a long time before finally being persuaded by him.

"So, what are your plans?"

"Should we get someone else to take care of those who know the truth?"

Huang Zhicheng smiled wryly: "I also want someone else to do it."

"But do I dare?"

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

Huang Zhicheng said calmly, "The more people there are, the greater the risk of leakage."

"I have to do this myself."

Mary sighed, "That's all we can do."

Huang Zhicheng continued, "Give me the list, and prepare some money; I need to buy some necessities."

"Do you know their exact location now?"

Mary shook her head: "Give me some time, I need to investigate slowly."

Huang Zhicheng waved his hand: "What we lack most is time."

"We can't delay; we must act first."

"Otherwise, once someone sets their sights on us, we'll become the target of everyone's criticism."

"Those lowlifes who make a living on the streets are just looking for attention."

"But we are different."

"We're drug dealers; the more discreet we are, the safer we are."

"Otherwise, what awaits us is the day we die."

Mary was in a state of utter confusion.

The thought that what happened back then might implicate Han Chen made her completely lost.

Ni Yongxiao knew very well how much she valued Han Chen.

Back when Ni Yongxiao was on the right path, he specifically asked Han Chen if he wanted to switch careers together. Han Chen didn't agree, but Ni Yongxiao didn't care. He simply threw out 40 million Hong Kong dollars to help him gain a foothold in the battle of the Five Tigers.

In the underworld, rules are established by fists.

If the new leader can't control the situation, he'll have to be beaten until he submits.

Han Chen's path to power will inevitably involve a bloody battle.

Ni Yongxiao has done more than enough. But if he knew that his father, Ni Kun, was killed by Han Chen's wife, he would turn on him instantly.

Even if it means giving up the path of bleaching, I must personally burn Han Chen to ashes!

The hatred for killing one's father is irreconcilable!

Mary felt a pang of bitterness in her heart. If only she had known this would happen, why had she been so persistent back then? For her husband's sake, she finally gritted her teeth and made a decision: "The others are fine—"

"But the one who takes action must keep quiet forever."

Huang Zhicheng asked, "Who?"

After a long silence, Mary slowly uttered three words: "Liu Jianming".

Huang Zhicheng frowned: "This name sounds familiar."

Mary nodded gently: "He's in the police force, now he's a police officer."

Huihuang accompanied Luo Zhiming on a tour of the gambling and entertainment venues under Xinliansheng, his face beaming with excitement: "Luo, what do you think of these?"

Looking at the neat and uniform signs and decor, Luo Zhiming nodded in satisfaction: "Not bad."

"From now on, we're a legitimate company. We have to put away all those shady tricks we used to use."

"We must do business honestly and openly, and stop resorting to crooked and shady methods."

Huihuang was still somewhat reluctant: "So you're not going to do any more off-the-beaten-path business?"

Luo Zhiming glared at him: "Didn't I already tell you? One full meal, or every meal full? Which do you choose?"

Huihuang blurted out, "Of course, I want to be full every meal!"

Luo Zhiming said in a deep voice: "Making a living through shady dealings is all it takes to fill your stomach."

"We are doing legitimate business now, and reputation is the most important thing."

"Customers come to our establishment because they want a clean, fair, and honest business environment with no shady dealings."

"Once your reputation is ruined, it can never be recovered."

"Look at those big casinos in Macau, which one doesn't have clearly marked prices? Who would ruin their reputation by cheating people out of small amounts of money?"

Upon hearing this, Huihuang also felt that it made sense.

Luo Zhiming then reminded him, "You're now the security minister of Xinliansheng, you should act like this."

"When doing things, you should have a broad perspective and not be petty about small gains."

"We make big money, not by cheating and swindling to earn a pittance."

Huihuang scratched his head, a hint of hesitation in his voice: "We have quite a few people in our company who know how to cheat. What should we do with them?"

Luo Zhiming blurted out, "Keep it for later use!"

"Keep it?" Huihuang was taken aback.

"Of course," Luo Zhiming said seriously, "these people are special talents."

"We do business cleanly and honestly, but we can't guarantee that no seasoned swindlers won't come knocking on our door to cause trouble."

"If you can't see through their methods, you won't even be able to detect that they're cheating."

"What should we do then?" Huihuang frowned.

"So we need to have our own people in charge." Luo Zhiming paused, then continued, "You should set up a separate team within the security system, specifically to house these knowledgeable individuals."

"They don't need to do anything else; they just need to focus on figuring out how to detect cheating techniques and prevent scams."

"We don't resort to underhanded tactics ourselves, but we can't stand for it if others use dirty tricks."

Huihuang nodded repeatedly: "I'll do as you say, I'll take care of it right away!"

His mind raced, and then he thought of something else: "We also have some 'sparrows' among us who are good at reading people and getting information out of others. Could we use them in the same way?"

Luo Zhiming slammed his hand on the table: "That's right!"

"There are so many private rooms and lounges in the venue, guests come here to relax."

If something gets stolen, my reputation will be ruined.

"Each security team is assigned a Sparrow to keep an eye on those petty, shady characters."

"We're not training them to improve their skills, we're training them to catch thieves!"

Huihuang grinned: "So, you mean we have to get in touch with the police?"

Luo Zhiming's eyes lit up: "I knew you'd get it right away! We were thinking the same thing!"

"Now that we are a legitimate company, we should sponsor police activities and invite their anti-fraud team to provide regular training and guidance."

Huihuang gaped, "Ah Luo, I was just saying. If an organization with our background cooperated with the police, wouldn't outsiders laugh themselves to death?"

Bang! Luo Zhiming raised his hand and tapped him on the forehead: "What's in your head?"

"Why wouldn't you choose the right path, instead of clinging to the ways of the underworld?"

"Believe it or not, I'll tell Brother Chang and he'll give you a good scolding!" Huihuang scratched his head and grinned foolishly. "Right, right, I almost forgot one."

"We're a regular army now!"

Luo Zhiming's tone turned serious: "In the past, when we were of low status, we would avoid the police."

"Things are different now. We have a signboard, pay taxes, and hire people. We are a legitimate company."

"We must learn to leverage resources and make good use of public resources."

Huihuang said seriously, "I understand, I'll listen to you."

Luo Zhiming continued, "The established rules are not just for show; they must be implemented in a practical way."

"Anyone who disagrees will be dealt with according to company rules, without exception."

"We should get rid of those old habits of Liansheng."

Huihuang understood.

What does it mean to "shrink back"?

It's not about throwing everything away, but about hiding it away and suppressing it.

Ultimately, they started as a triad society, with rules and constraints far more stringent than those of ordinary companies.

Correspondingly, the responsibilities they bear are also much heavier.

Luo Zhiming asked, "How's the company restructuring going?"

Huihuang looked completely bewildered: "Aren't we pushing things according to what you said?"

Luo Zhiming was somewhat exasperated: "I'm asking how well the various branches are cooperating? Has anyone been throwing a tantrum?"

Huihuang smiled and said, "The restructuring is a good thing for the company. Who would object?"

"All the hall masters are very supportive."

"The only point of contention is how to calculate the assets of the temple."

Luo Zhiming nodded slightly: "That's only natural." "From now on, profit sharing will be based on the books and the company's performance; there can be no ambiguity."

"This matter must be handled with utmost care."

Huihuang curled his lip: "I think they just want to make more money."

"Ni Yongxiao's accountant uses a standard procedure, handling everything strictly by the book, and won't give you an extra penny because of personal relationships."

"Are these people still trying to use their old connections to get in through back channels?"

Luo Zhiming chuckled: "It's alright, you'll learn the rules after a few more tries."

"By the way, let me give a heads-up to all the hall masters: Don't mess with the people from the accounting firm."

Huihuang laughed and said, "Don't worry, nobody's that stupid."

"They just want to gain some benefits. Once they see that we are really following the rules, they will shut up."

"Besides, Ni Yongxiao is not someone to be trifled with."

Luo Zhiming sighed: "I'm afraid some people haven't realized the situation yet."

Huihuang immediately replied, "I'll go and remind them right away."

Luo Zhiming then asked, "What are the opinions of those brothers at the grassroots level regarding this reorganization?"

Huihuang laughed: "They couldn't be happier!"

"Really?" Luo Zhiming pressed.

"It couldn't be more real!" Huihuang's voice rang out.

"They couldn't be happier!" he said in a low voice. "You know how those younger guys at New Union used to live."

"Most people barely manage to fill their stomachs, while a few are a little better off financially."

"Those who actually have some savings are the trusted confidants of the various branch leaders."

"Otherwise, why would anyone look down on you?"

"Now that the company has unified management, at least I have a stable income."

"Of course, those carefree days are gone forever."

"But on the other hand..."

"Who the hell wants to spend their whole life on the streets? If there's a legitimate path, why would anyone choose the crooked one?"

"Isn't it because he couldn't study well as a child, didn't have a skill, and couldn't get into a big company, so he had no choice but to take this path?"

"Now that they have the opportunity to switch to a legitimate career, they couldn't be happier!"

"My sister-in-law was so happy when she heard about the company's restructuring that she could hardly speak."

Luo Zhiming chuckled softly.

In the past few days, Luo Zhiming has been inspecting various strongholds under Xinliansheng.

He arrived in Yuen Long in the evening.

He Chu made a lot of money during that game at the Golden Club.

The most valuable of these is the largest seafood distribution center on Hong Kong Island.

Hong Kong Island is surrounded by the sea on three sides, and many parts of it are originally islands.

Apart from seafood, most supplies are supplied from the mainland or transported from other places.

Now, this dock belongs to the He family.

Luo Zhiming understood the importance of this port to the entire Hong Kong Island, and he admired He Chu immensely.

All the businesses that He Chu acquired were related to people's livelihoods.

It looks unremarkable on the surface, and its market value is not comparable to that of any technology company or financial group.

To be honest, the lack of high technology is at most inconvenient; but if there are problems with daily necessities like food, drink, and toileting, then chaos will ensue.

Luo Zhiming took this matter very seriously, so he asked He Jiaju, "How are our people handling the situation?"

Ho Ka-kui answered crisply: "More than a thousand brothers have been stationed at the dock in the past two days."

"Learn on the job by following the experienced master."

"Brother Huihuang also mobilized a hundred people to form a patrol team to maintain order."

Luo Zhiming nodded: "You did the right thing."

"This is about people's livelihood."

"Not a single mishap can be allowed."

Ho Ka-kui lowered his voice: "However, this area in Yuen Long is somewhat connected to a senior figure in Hung Hing."

Luo Zhiming frowned: "Which one?"

"Flying Dragon".

Luo Zhiming was taken aback: "Didn't Feilong stop getting involved in gangster affairs a long time ago and start doing legitimate business?"

Ho Ka-kui shrugged: "Yes, but he has a significant share in this pier."

"The day before yesterday, his henchman sent word that he wanted to pay you a visit."

Luo Zhiming thought for a moment and said, "As long as you do business honestly, we'd be more than happy to welcome you."

"Please make the arrangements."

Before he could finish speaking, He Jiaju turned around and suddenly said, "Brother Luo, if it's convenient for you now, the person is outside."

Luo Zhiming was taken aback. He turned his head and saw a familiar face.

The other party was even more shocked: "Ah—Mr. Luo?!"

Luo Zhiming chuckled: "Jiaju, is this Feilong's favorite?"

He Jiaju was completely confused and quickly introduced, "Brother Luo, this is Feilong's assistant, Wang Zhicheng, Wang Sheng."

Luo Zhiming smiled and said, "Acheng, judging by your physique, you're living a good life."

"Have things been going well for you these past few years?"

He Jiaju was stunned on the spot. "Brother Luo, you two know each other?"

Luo Zhiming smiled faintly: "I know him more than just; he's my classmate."

hiss!

Ho Ka-kui gasped.

Wang Zhicheng also took a deep breath and froze on the spot.

Luo Zhiming clapped his hands: "There are too many people here, it's inconvenient to talk. Let's go to my office to chat."

The group then went into the building.

On the way, Wang Zhicheng frequently glanced at Luo Zhiming, who pretended not to notice.

Upon entering the office, He Jiaju quickly brewed tea.