“You’re here about Big D, aren’t you?”
Uncle Deng looked at Ah Lok and said.
“Yes, Uncle Deng. I received news that Big D is bribing the uncles, trying to get them to support him. This seems against the rules, doesn’t it?”
Ah Lok poured another cup of tea for Uncle Deng as he spoke.
“Don’t worry. If money could make someone the leader, then Wo Sing Wo would have already collapsed. There can’t be one dominant force in the society. This time, I’ll support you.”
Uncle Deng waved his hand as he sipped his tea.
“Thank you, Uncle Deng.”
Upon hearing this, the smile on Ah Lok’s face grew wider. He had achieved his goal.
“Please have some tea.....”
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“Boss, Lok’s here.”
Chen Dong and Ah Bao were in the private room, teaching the foreign girls brought by Jimmy some basic Chinese words like: whip, candle, handcuffs… The door was pushed open by a younger brother.
“Oh? Invite them in.”
Chen Dong put down the iron chain in his hand and adjusted his clothes, waving his hand to dismiss the girls.
“Wow! What brings Lok to my humble abode today?”
Chen Dong asked with a smile after Ah Lok walked in.
“This place isn’t humble at all. Your territory in Mong Kok is the biggest right now.”
Ah Lok also smiled and waved his hand in response.
It has to be said, if you didn’t know who Ah Lok was, you wouldn’t have guessed he was a gangster. He looked more like a refined and successful businessman. If you hadn’t seen the movie, you wouldn’t have believed Big D would be killed by him.
“You’re joking, Lok. You’re in Jordan, a high-class place filled with successful individuals. That’s way more upscale than my place. Ah Bao, go get the bottle of…Ro…something…wine I got from Tung叔. Someone as successful as Lok wouldn’t enjoy our cheap beer.”
After finishing his pleasantries, Chen Dong instructed Ah Bao and gave him a wink.
Chen Dong: Don’t get the real one, just tear off the label and replace it.
Ah Bao: Got it…
He knew nothing about wine, but Tung叔 had told him that bottle cost over a hundred thousand dollars. He only had one bottle and he was definitely not willing to give it to this scheming old fox…
“No need. I believe you know why I’m here, Ah Dong?”
Ah Lok politely declined and got down to business.
“You’re talking about the election for the new leader, Lok?”
Chen Dong asked, pretending not to know.
“I know the society didn’t consider things carefully before, and you’ve been under a lot of pressure from the police for a while. But don’t worry, as long as you support me, I promise you, we’ll take over Tsim Sha Tsui. You’ll definitely have a share of the benefits. It’s better than guarding these few streets in Mong Kok, right? Mong Kok might be good, but it’s also a chaotic place. There are at least eight different gangs here. But over there, it’s all Wo Sing Wo territory, you can do whatever you want. And if the Hung Tai wants to attack you, I’ll have Wo Sing Wo to back you up.”
It has to be said, Ah Lok was good at selling dreams. Even though they knew Ah Lok was painting a pretty picture, their hearts couldn’t help but beat faster.
Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok, Jordan, they are all in Kowloon, but unlike Mong Kok and Jordan, Tsim Sha Tsui is the center of Hong Kong, the real heart of the city. There are so many high-end places there. Also, many wealthy people spend their time in Tsim Sha Tsui. The profits from a single street there would be more than several streets in Mong Kok. If you were selling drugs there, the profits would be unimaginable.
No gang could resist the temptation of Tsim Sha Tsui, just like no young star could resist the allure of those wealthy men.
It has to be said, the pie Ah Lok painted was really tempting.
“Lok, you’re putting me in a difficult position. When I visited Tung叔 in prison, he told me to just guard this small piece of land in Mong Kok. We might not be rich, but we can still live comfortably. Tung叔 worried about my young age and told me again and again that one shouldn’t be greedy and should be content with what they have. If it wasn’t for the Hung Tai’s bullying, I would have just endured it… ”
“Lok, let me put it this way, your offer is very tempting, but Tung叔 is my boss. He’s my boss today, he’ll always be my boss. I can’t disobey Tung叔’s words. I won’t get involved in your boss-level affairs. I’ll just abstain from voting. I’ll still vote for Tung叔.”
Seeing that Ah Lok seemed unaware of his relationship with Uncle Deng, and knowing that Uncle Deng was already backing him, but Ah Lok still came here to sell him dreams. Chen Dong’s eight-core brain began working at high speed. He was thinking about whether he should also play his cards, after all, he was given a golden opportunity, it would be a shame not to seize it, especially when Uncle Deng and Tung叔 had taught him so much!
So, he pretended to be torn and conflicted.
I’m really tempted, and I really want to agree, but I can’t disobey my boss. Everyone knows Chen Dong values loyalty and respect above all else.
“Ah Dong, while Tung叔’s words are not wrong, he’s looking at things from his perspective. Tung叔 is old. But you’re not. You’re young, men should prioritize their careers!”
Seeing Chen Dong hesitate, Ah Lok couldn’t help but urge him.
He was also frustrated.
No wonder that old fox Tung had been dethroned, this young Dong still ran around for that old man. Tung叔 really treats Dong like his son, he even passed down his life philosophy to this young guy.
“But… Lok, it’s not going to work. If I support you, Big D will come after me, and I won’t know what to say! By the way… the other day, Big D sent 200,000 through Long Mao, and I wasn’t around. My brother was inexperienced and took the money. What do you think about this…?”
Chen Dong looked at Ah Lok with a bitter expression, acting like he was confessing.
This was a reminder to Ah Lok: you can’t just talk about ideals and ambitions, you need to be practical. Look at Big D, how practical he is…
“….Alright, like this. As long as you support me, I’ll let my people transfer the ownership of those two shops on Women’s Street to you tomorrow! Let me be honest with you, I just came from Uncle Deng’s place. He’s already made it clear he’ll support me.”
As expected, Ah Lok panicked when Chen Dong mentioned Big D’s brother bringing the money. He gritted his teeth and made a promise to Chen Dong, adding a strong dose of persuasion.
He needed more than just Uncle Deng’s support to win the election. He needed votes! Even if he had Uncle Deng’s backing, if those votes went to Big D, he wouldn’t stand a chance. Uncle Deng couldn’t defy the rules, no matter how powerful he was.
“…..Well, Lok, you’ve said it all. Tung叔 has always been loyal to Uncle Deng, and I’m Tung叔’s brother. I can’t betray Uncle Deng. I’ll take the risk of offending Big D and support you this time! Please take care of me in the future.”
Chen Dong pretended to think carefully for a moment, then nodded, as if he had made a decision.
“Thank you. I’ll have my lawyer contact you tomorrow.”
After getting Chen Dong’s promise, Ah Lok beamed with joy. Although he had to pay a hefty price, getting one more vote was worth it. Especially since Ah Dong was young and capable, much more useful than those old guys.