blogombal 【010】Hong Kong and Guangdong Flag Soldiers
【010】Hong Kong and Guangdong Flag Soldiers
West Kowloon Regional Headquarters, Main Detention Cell.
"Kid, according to the rules, the newcomer has to be the bedpan on the first night. Don't sleep too soundly at night, or we'll wake you up by splashing water on you."
A sleazy-looking man walked up to Lin Haowen and sneered.
What if I say no?
Lin Haowen said calmly.
"Brothers, this kid's got some tough bones, let's loosen them up!"
As the man finished speaking, seven or eight men stood up, clenched their fists, and walked towards Lin Haowen.
"Hmph, what kind of skill is it to bully the few with the many?"
At this moment, a man's voice rang out. Lin Haowen turned his head to look. The man who spoke had a buzz cut and a tall, muscular build. He was clearly not an ordinary person.
After the man finished speaking, the two men sitting next to him also stood up.
"Damn it, are you trying to meddle in other people's business?"
"So what if it is?"
"Damn it, beat them up!"
Soon, the two groups were locked in a fierce fight, leaving Lin Haowen 'forgotten' in the corner.
Lin Haowen was also happy to watch the show, observing the three young men who had "stood up" for him with great interest. Their skills were indeed impressive, and it was clear that Li Wenbin and Huang Bingyao had put their hearts into it.
Within minutes, only four people remained standing in the entire detention cell; the rest were lying on the ground, writhing and groaning in pain.
"Thank you for your help, brothers. My name is Lin Haowen. May I ask how I should address you?"
Lin Haowen showed gratitude, demonstrating absolutely top-notch acting skills.
"My name is Li Xiangdong, this is Qi Jingsheng, and this is Guo Xuejun. We also couldn't stand the bullying of the weak by the many. You don't need to take it to heart."
Upon hearing the names "Li Xiangdong, Qi Jingsheng, and Guo Xuejun," four words immediately came to Lin Haowen's mind.
Hong Kong and Guangdong Flag Soldiers!
The three people in front of him were old acquaintances: a top student, a Vietnam War veteran, and an elite police officer. These identities combined formed two words: 'Talent!'
"Xiang Dong, judging from your accent, you're not a local from Hong Kong Island?"
Lin Haowen steered the conversation directly to the main topic.
"Yes, we all come from the north."
Li Xiangdong didn't try to hide anything and directly nodded in admission.
Do you have a place to land on Hong Kong Island?
Lin Haowen continued to pass the ball straight through.
"We've only been in Hong Kong Island for a short time."
Li Xiangdong followed up on Lin Haowen's topic.
He, Qi Jingsheng, and Guo Xuejun were tasked with finding a way to infiltrate Lin Haowen's ranks and gain his trust.
"We should repay even the smallest kindness with the greatest gratitude, let alone the kindness you have shown us. So, if you don't mind, you can work for me from now on. As long as I, Lin Haowen, have a bite to eat, you will definitely have a bite to eat too."
Lin Haowen continued his performance, and his top-notch acting skills made Li Xiangdong, Qi Jingsheng, and Guo Xuejun's eyes light up. They didn't expect to get on the mission target so easily.
Guo Xuejun, the most straightforward of the three, was about to nod in agreement when Li Xiangdong tugged at his sleeve, interrupting him from speaking.
"This is too much trouble for you."
Li Xiangdong felt that agreeing so readily would be too insincere, and it would be better to decline.
"Xiang Dong, I won't lie to you, I'm a gangster. You guys are so skilled, if you come to help me, I'll be happy, I won't find it troublesome at all."
"It's my fault too, I didn't explain it clearly to you earlier. Here's the deal: if you work for me, you'll have a guaranteed minimum salary of three thousand yuan per month, plus extra bonuses for good work. How about that?"
Upon hearing Lin Haowen's words, Li Xiangdong, Qi Jingsheng, and Guo Xuejun's eyes widened in shock. Back in the north, their monthly salary was only eighty yuan, while Lin Haowen had given them three thousand yuan in one go. They couldn't even earn three thousand yuan in three years!
"Brother Wen, I'll stick with you."
Guo Xuejun could no longer contain himself and immediately agreed.
Even if he hadn't received a mission from the Hong Kong Island Police Force, he would still be tempted.
He gave up his public office and came to Hong Kong Island, wasn't it all for making money and experiencing the glitz and glamour of capitalism?
"Brother Wen, please guide me in the future!"
Li Xiangdong and Qi Jingsheng also clasped their hands in greeting and joined Lin Haowen's ranks.
"Okay, from now on we're all on the same side."
Lin Haowen's smile widened, while he pondered how to turn these three Hong Kong and Guangdong flag bearers into true allies.
*Clang!*
Shortly after Lin Haowen took in Li Xiangdong and the other two, the iron door of the large detention cell was opened.
"Lin Haowen, you've been released on bail. Come with me."
A man in military uniform ignored the thugs lying on the ground, still groaning, and shouted loudly.
"Xiang Dong, Jing Sheng, Xue Jun, please hold on a little longer. I will arrange for a lawyer to bail you out as soon as I get out."
After making a promise to Li Xiangdong and the other two, Lin Haowen walked towards the iron gate of the large detention cell.
A few minutes later, in an office.
"So, are you satisfied with those three gangsters?"
Huang Bingyao looked at Lin Haowen sitting opposite him and asked with a smile.
Clearly, Lin Haowen's every move in the detention cell was under his surveillance.
"I am certainly satisfied with the people carefully selected by Inspector Wong and Inspector Lee."
Lin Haowen replied with a smile.
"As long as you're satisfied."
Wong Bing-yiu smiled and nodded, then continued, "Tonight, Crow from Tung Sing struck and wiped out Han Chen's entire territory in Tsim Sha Tsui. What are you planning to do?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Haowen's eyes flashed, then he shrugged and chuckled, "Let's use him to establish our authority."
"Although Crow has only been back in Hong Kong from the Netherlands for less than three months, he is still one of the Five Tigers of Tung Sing and his influence should not be underestimated. If you need my help, don't hesitate to ask."
Huang Bingyao still cares about Lin Haowen, this unlucky fellow.
"If I can't even handle a crow and need your help, Inspector Wong, then I might as well just go back to the police force and be a uniformed patrol officer."
Lin Haowen's tone was full of confidence, "Just don't complain that I've made things too ugly."
Upon hearing Lin Haowen's words, Huang Bingyao's mind was immediately filled with images of Han Chen and Liu Jianming's unrecognizable bodies, especially Liu Jianming, who, according to the forensic doctor, had struggled violently before his death and was burned alive.
The young man in front of me is also a ruthless person.
"Don't get caught red-handed, or no one can protect you."
Huang Bingyao said calmly.
"Don't worry, you and Inspector Li are my backers, I won't implicate you."
Lin Haowen replied with a smile, then, as if remembering something, added, "By the way, Inspector Huang, there is something I really need your help with."
"Um?"
"Could you reimburse me for Li Xiangdong's bail? I'm starting a business in Tsim Sha Tsui, and I need money for everything. Every little bit helps..."
Before Lin Haowen could finish speaking, Huang Bingyao interrupted him, "Money is out of the question. You can leave now."
"Damn, you send a few people to help you and then try to rip me off? You capitalists have a better future than being cowards."
Lin Haowen gave Huang Bingyao the middle finger, then got up and left.
"Use the emergency exit on the right, there's no one there."
Huang Bingyao gave Lin Haowen some instructions as he watched his retreating figure.
Huang Bingyao responded with an "OK" gesture.
"You brat..."
Huang Bingyao smiled and shook his head, but his expression immediately turned serious. He was shocked to find that Lin Haowen had unknowingly taken control of the conversation.
After a moment's hesitation, Huang Bingyao picked up the phone and dialed a number.
"Officer Li, just now..."
After the call connected, Huang Bingyao recounted his conversation with Lin Haowen in detail to Li Wenbin, saying, "Should we keep an eye on this kid?"
"Let him do his thing and see what he's capable of."
Li Wenbin's tone remained calm and composed before he hung up the phone.
"Damn, why does it seem like I'm the one meddling in other people's business?"
Listening to the busy tone from the receiver, Huang Bingyao muttered to himself in annoyance.