Two days later, the news of Lin Yan's death spread throughout Hong Kong Island, causing a stir among all the major gangs.
Compared to the death of Lin Huai Le, Lin Yan's death was clearly more explosive.
There were hundreds of large and small gangs in Hong Kong Island, with the Hung Hing, Eastern Star, and Lian Sheng having the largest presence.
Next came the Number Gangs, with over a thousand members.
However, within a day, a Number Gang boss was also killed, his head even chopped off.
This immediately put all the major gang bosses on high alert, increasing their security.
At the same time, all the major forces were speculating about who was targeting the Number Gang.
Meanwhile, at the Number Gang's headquarters, the various district bosses were arguing heatedly.
With Lin Yan dead, the Number Gang was leaderless, and they needed to choose a new Dragon Head.
All the district bosses naturally had their eyes on the Dragon Head position, each refusing to yield to the others.
"Alright, enough! Stop arguing!"
A respected elder shook his head and then loudly reprimanded them.
If they continued like this, the entire Number Gang would crumble.
"Dragon Uncle, who do you think is suitable?"
One district boss's eyes lit up, then he looked at the elder.
"Who is suitable? The qualifications are not for me alone to decide."
"Besides the Dragon Head position, Ah Niu was also killed."
"There's one district boss position vacant, let's choose the Tsim Sha Tsui district boss first."
The elder known as Dragon Uncle scanned the room, then spoke in a deep voice.
As soon as he spoke, everyone fell silent, and many people's eyes gleamed with excitement.
Right, they were so focused on the Dragon Head position that they almost forgot about the Tsim Sha Tsui district boss.
The Number Gang was not as big as the Hung Hing or other major gangs, but its territory was not small.
It had nine district bosses, each controlling a district.
Soon, these district bosses were arguing again.
They were all recommending their own people for the position, and some had even struck deals.
You recommend my subordinate for the position, and then I'll vote for you to be Dragon Head.
"Ah Wu, do you have any thoughts?"
Another elder looked at Ah Wu, then spoke in a deep voice.
Immediately, everyone turned to look at Ah Wu.
Because Ah Wu was Ah Niu's subordinate, and importantly, Ah Wu was capable and qualified for the position.
"Ah Wu is the Number Gang's Double-Flower Red Stick, he is indeed qualified."
"Yes, I also think Ah Wu can be the district boss."
Two more elders, who had remained silent, spoke up.
This caused quite a stir among the district bosses present, but no one dared to object.
"Ah Wu, what do you say?"
Dragon Uncle glanced at the three elders who had spoken, then looked at Ah Wu.
"I believe I can be the Tsim Sha Tsui district boss."
Ah Wu stretched his limbs, then spoke in a deep voice.
Becoming the Dragon Head directly was impossible, first, he needed to become a district boss.
As for the three elders, he had paid each of them fifty thousand dollars.
Of course, he didn't pay that money himself, but his big boss did.
Operating funds were inevitable.
The underworld was not just about fighting and killing, but more about human relationships and social interactions.
"What do you think?"
A glimmer of light flashed in Dragon Uncle's cloudy eyes as he looked at the district bosses.
"I have no objections..."
One of the district bosses, whose chances of winning were slim, raised his hand first.
"I also have no objections."
"Ah Wu does have the ability. He's handled many things for the gang."
Soon, several others raised their hands, nodding to Ah Wu with goodwill.
As expected, with the support of several elders and district bosses, the rest of the district bosses, even if they were unwilling, had no choice but to accept.
Ah Wu looked at the three who had opposed him, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
The district boss was chosen, but there were three strong contenders for the Dragon Head position, and none of them wanted to give up.
It was finally decided that after Lin Yan's seventh day of death, they would have all the district bosses compete for the position.
.......
In a villa, Ah Wu sat on the sofa without speaking, because Dragon Uncle had summoned him.
Dragon Uncle was the most respected elder in the Number Gang, and all the district bosses were very respectful to him, at least on the surface.
"Ah Wu, tell me the truth, do you have a big boss behind you?"
Dragon Uncle slowly put down his teacup, then suddenly turned to Ah Wu, his gaze fixed on him.
When those few elders recommended Ah Wu, he felt something was off.
After the meeting, he asked them, and they all mumbled and stuttered. But one finally admitted that he had received fifty thousand dollars from Ah Wu.
Ah Wu had been a member of the Number Gang for quite some time, and had long been a Double-Flower Red Stick, qualifying for a promotion.
However, he seemed uninterested in promotion, and spent his time collecting money and doing favours for others, often getting into trouble.
Now, suddenly pulling out one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, it wasn't that he didn't have the money, but it was completely out of character.
Ah Wu was slightly taken aback, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes. This old man was really sharp.
"It seems you really do have a big boss supporting you."
Dragon Uncle's eyes narrowed slightly. He was right.
"Did you kill Ah Niu?"
The next moment, Dragon Uncle changed his tone abruptly, his voice echoing in the living room.
Ah Wu's pupils constricted, his gaze fixed on Dragon Uncle.
The entire living room was silent. At this moment, Ah Wu felt a surge of killing intent, almost unable to control himself.
Seeing that Ah Wu didn't speak, Dragon Uncle already knew the answer. Taking a deep breath, he asked in a deep voice; "Who is your big boss?"
Beep, beep!
At this moment, Ah Wu's pager suddenly rang, breaking the heavy silence.
Looking at the caller ID, Ah Wu glanced at Dragon Uncle, then answered the call. He spoke a few words, then handed the pager to Dragon Uncle.
"Dragon Uncle, your boss wants you to take the call."
Dragon Uncle didn't hesitate. He took the pager, but his expression rapidly changed, while also glancing at Ah Wu.
Ye Hao Chen. Ah Wu's big boss was actually Ye Yong Cun's son.
Ye Yong Cun was a major money lender for the Number Gang, so of course Dragon Uncle knew him, and they had a good relationship.