Hong Kong variety show: This gangster is so wicked he's practically wicked.

Chapter 10 A Lifetime of Unfulfilled Destiny

Renxin Hospital.

The doctor is putting a splint on the prince's right arm.

This simple task made him break out in a sweat, as he was afraid of upsetting the patient.

At that moment, the prince was repeatedly dialing the phone with his left hand.

He had someone investigate Gao Qiang's background.

This novice, Xiao Sijiu, ruined the plan to ambush Ale, injured him during negotiations, and even took over Ruby.

This infuriated the crown prince.

"Brother Leopard, contact a few thugs in the stronghold for me to do things for me. I'll pay whatever it takes."

"Let me ask."

……

"Good brother, let Tianhong take care of someone for me."

"What do you mean your brother won't allow you to get involved in gang affairs?"

"We were drinking and chatting the day before yesterday, didn't you say that loyalty and integrity are now in your hands?"

……

This was one of the few phone calls he was able to get through to tonight.

After hanging up the phone, the prince slammed it to the ground, cursing under his breath.

"Damn it, when we were drinking and eating grapes together, he called me brother."

Now when my brothers need my help, they either make excuses or don't answer the phone.

"Those who live in the underworld, none of them are loyal."

He was unaware that his seemingly "principled" yet mindless actions tonight had spread throughout the entire Hong Kong community.

Those so-called brothers were all laughing at him behind his back.

……

The next day.

Shanghai Street.

Hongtai Stadium.

Chen Mei was sitting at her desk in her office, looking at the information about Gao Qiang that her subordinate, A Bao, had just obtained for her.

The content is almost identical to what Ah Le watched last time.

"No wonder he talks and acts so arrogantly, turns out he's practiced martial arts for a couple of days."

Chen Mei then offered her assessment of Gao Qiang.

He's been out in the game for decades, and those who die quickly are always the ones who are good at fighting and arrogant.

Moreover, Ah Lok and Hung Tai are enemies, and having such a capable fighter under him is not a good thing for Hung Tai.

Ah Bao chimed in, "He's just a nobody trying to climb the social ladder. I'll take a few brothers and take him out tonight."

Chen Mei didn't respond, but instead asked, "Will A-Le protect him?"

Ah Bao shook his head: "Probably not. Ah Le hasn't contacted him since last night."

"Then kill him."

"Some nobody with no connections or money dares to act all high and mighty in front of me? Does he really think we, Hongtai, are easy to bully?"

Chen Mei's face hardened.

After agreeing, Ah Bao turned and left.

The door closed.

Chen Mei was vaguely uneasy.

He glanced down at an IOU on the table, thought for a moment, and then made a phone call.

"Ah Dong, do me a favor and get Tian Hong to take care of one of his henchmen."

"Uncle Mei, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that my older brother won't let me get involved in gang affairs."

"There's no risk in this. That henchman is just a nobody."

"It really won't work. The cops have been keeping a close eye on our Chung Shun Yee organization lately, Uncle Mei."

"Don't rush to refuse. Come to Shanghai Street first. I have something good that you'll definitely be interested in."

"What things? I'm only interested in two things: gambling and women."

"Then you'd better hurry up and come, I guarantee you'll like it."

"You're forcing me to make a mistake. Tell me what it is first."

"A female police officer who loves to gamble."

"Ten minutes, no, I'll be there in five minutes!"

After saying that, Lian Haodong on the other end of the line hurriedly hung up the phone.

Chen Mei sneered, picked up Gao Qiang's documents from the table, and tore them into several pieces.

"What's the use of being a fighter if you're out there? You need connections."

……

"Ada, hang in there, just one hundred meters left."

"B-Boss, you said the same thing before."

"This time it's for real."

Wusong Street.

Gao Qiang finished his own 5 kilometers first, then turned back to run with Cao Dahua, constantly encouraging him.

Of course, Gao Qiang did this to farm points.

[Complete a positive action—cultivate subordinates' exercise habits, and earn 10 points]

[Earn 200 points to enter a prize draw]

Cao Dahua was cursing under his breath.

Iron Arm and Yi-zai are such ungrateful bastards. They didn't even say hello today, leaving Gao Qiang to watch him train.

I should have known better than to come.

"Brother Qiang, have you finished the 100 meters?"

"After finishing the race, I'll reward myself with another 100-meter dash."

Cao Dahua was on the verge of tears.

But last night, Gao Qiang helped him, which caused him to get into trouble, and two of his three underlings ran away.

Cao Dahua felt indebted to Gao Qiang and could only silently endure his tyranny.

"Brother Qiang, you've finished the 100-meter bonus!" Cao Dahua thought he could finally rest.

"Then reward me with another 100-meter race."

Cao Dahua simply threw himself down and lay on the ground, acting like a scoundrel.

"I'm dead, ignore me."

He hadn't undergone such intense training since leaving the police academy eighteen years ago.

Other undercover agents are led by big shots, spending their days eating, drinking, gambling, and causing trouble everywhere.

His boss forced him to exercise every day.

If I told anyone, my colleagues would laugh me to death.

During his break, Gao Qiang opened the system to draw a prize and confirmed the operation.

The turntable spun rapidly, eventually pointing slowly to an area marked with an intelligence symbol.

[Intelligence - Address of Hung Tai Society's laundry detergent factory: 498-500 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei]

This is great stuff!

We can use the police to take down Chen Mei and his son, and then seize their territory easily.

If I don't take the position, who will?

However, I can't tell Ah Le directly, because that wouldn't demonstrate my value and would only arouse suspicion.

The timing of reporting to the police is important.

……

In the tea restaurant across the street.

Ah Le and Ah Ze watched Gao Qiang and the other two.

"Brother Le, should I go and tell Ah Qiang to stop? Cao Dahua is going to be ruined by him."

Aze thought that after the shock of last night, Gao Qiang believed that Ale had given up on him and couldn't accept it, so he deliberately tormented Cao Dahua to vent his frustration.

People who practice martial arts tend to have simpler minds.

Ah Le shook his head.

"That's it," Aze thought to himself. "Because of what happened last night, Ale has given up on Gao Qiang."

But Ah Le suddenly changed the subject: "Give him a call."

Aze took out his phone from his bag and dialed Gao Qiang's number.

I knew that Brother Le was such a talent-appreciating person that he wouldn't give up on Ah Qiang.

The phone rang for a while, and Ah Le saw Ruby walk out of the venue with the phone in her hand, heading towards Gao Qiang.

Outside the street.

"Boss, you've finished the 100 meters you were rewarded with."

Before Gao Qiang could come up with a reason, Ruby came over with the phone. "Brother Qiang, someone's looking for you."

Gao Qiang reached out and took the phone, his eyes meeting Ruby's unintentionally.

Ruby believed that Gao Qiang injured the Crown Prince to avenge her.

At this moment, Ruby's eyes were filled with tenderness and guilt as she looked at Gao Qiang.

What's wrong with this woman now?

Gao Qiang, still puzzled, answered the phone.

"Ah Qiang, it's me. Let's find a secluded place to talk."

Gao Qiang recognized Ah Le's voice and gestured to Cao Dahua and Ruby not to follow, while he himself turned into the alley.

"You can speak now, Brother Le."

"Now there's an opportunity to rise in rank, do you want it?"

Gao Qiang didn't respond, pretending to still be angry.

Ah Le: "I didn't support you last night, just to create an opportunity for you to rise in the ranks. It was for your own good."

"It's for my own good"—why does that phrase sound so familiar?

Ah Lok: "I need you to cooperate in a play so that Hung Tai's men will think I won't protect you."

"As long as they mess with you, it's because they broke the rules first, and the gang can then legitimately take down Hung Tai's territory."

So you're saying you're using me as bait? Aren't you afraid I'll get hacked to death?

"Isn't this a bit risky..." Gao Qiang feigned hesitation.

Seeing that Gao Qiang had fallen into the trap, Ah Le said, "Don't worry, I'll send someone to protect you secretly."

"As long as you can lure Hongtai into making a move and capture him alive, I'll let you lead the men to sweep the area; you'll be the vanguard, and I'll give you the chance to show off."

Gao Qiang remained silent. So, it seems they only make the horse run, but don't feed it?

Seeing that Gao Qiang was not easily fooled, Ah Le knew he should offer him a little something:

"If you can help me take over Hongtai's territory, I'll take you as my godson, and you'll be my right-hand man from now on."

Gao Qiang pretended to be hesitant, "Brother Le, I can't handle sweeping the theater and starting a film..."

"If you help me, you'll be in charge of the Dream Paris venue from now on. After deducting the share that goes to Grandpa, the rest is yours."

"How much money will I get each month?"

"Working as a security guard and valet parking attendant can earn you hundreds of thousands a month at its peak."

Damn, why didn't you say so earlier?

If this venture succeeds, wouldn't I go from being a beast of burden to a small business owner?

Gao Qiang delivered a superb performance, conveying a scene reminiscent of Lü Bu in the Three Kingdoms period, who was moved to tears as if he were bowing to Dong Zhuo as his father.

"Having wandered for half my life without encountering a wise ruler, I am willing to take Yue as my godfather, as Yue has never abandoned me."

From this day forward, I will risk my life, even unto death, without hesitation...

All the words can be summed up in one sentence:

"Godfather, I'll do whatever you say!"